Pick Up the Mike

Joe Zambotti grew up in a welding shop, riding motocross, and skipping church whenever his dad would let him — until his 13-year-old sister burned head to toe changed everything. Hear how a Pennsylvania body shop owner finally found what years of running from God never could — and how his dying sister led their own father to Christ from a hospital bed. ---------------------------------------------...

Matt Cooper grew up outside Fox Chapel in an angry, "name it and claim it" household. He shares how a he got saved at 14 in a cabin, spent his teen years chasing girls instead of God, found his way back through a stranger's testimony in college, met and married his wife Laura, and bounced through five churches in five years before landing — almost against his will — at Harvest. -----...

Thilak Pappu spent his early years in Kerala, India chanting Hindu devotional songs, climbing sacred mountains barefoot, and bargaining for idols at the market. But no amount of religion could answer his four questions. Hear how a Hindu worship leader from South India found what the Ganges River, a saffron-robed guru, and thirty million gods could never give him — and why he got on a plane back to...

Mike and Will tackle an anonymous question about what it actually means to be biblically married — and whether the government has anything to do with it. Then Romans 5, where one man's bite of fruit killed the whole human race and one man's obedience saves it. And finally, a sprawling conversation about AI, college graduation rates, and why the most historically unprecedented thing happeni...

Jim Bracelin never planned to learn sign language — just enough signs to share the gospel if he ever met a deaf person. Hear how that reluctant "bare minimum" commitment turned into decades of full-time deaf ministry, what it looks like when God moves a Scottish boy 3,617 miles just to cross your path, and why 93% of deaf people will never hear a clear presentation of the gospel in their...

Mike and Will open with a question from the young adults group — does God actually hate Satan? — and find out it's harder to answer than it sounds. Then it's Romans 5, where Paul somehow makes suffering sound like good news. And finally, a crowdfunded documentary about Noah's ark, dinosaur bones with soft tissue, and why AI might be the best evangelism tool nobody's talking about y...

Mike and Will wrap up Romans 4, dig into why Abraham's 20-year wait is actually the whole point, and explain the difference between hope that's wishful thinking and hope that's a sure thing. Then things get interesting — five months is apparently all it takes to lose your mind on Islam and Israel, three women pastors make their case, and a scene from The Apostle that shows what it look...

Mike and Will wrap up Romans 3 and begin chapter 4, dig into Abraham as the original faith-not-works case study, and explain why being justified is a whole lot better than being pardoned. Then things get interesting — a deep dive into Islam that will either wake you up or freak you out (probably both), why the peaceful majority is always irrelevant, and a dying senator who figured out there are no...

Mike and Will work through more of Romans 3, unpack what justification actually means and why it's not the same as being pardoned, and work through the scandal of grace. Then a tour through the cultural delusion being set up in real time: the Pope's universalism, TDS as a psyop, citizen journalism, and why the table has been getting set for the Antichrist for a very long time. ------------...

Mike and Will push deeper into Romans 3, wrestle with what it actually means to "get your heart right" before communion, and answer the question Paul keeps asking — if sin makes God look good, why not just sin more? Then the Pope is everywhere in the news and it's time to talk about it — a blunt tour through papal history, the charismatic renewal, and why the Catholic Church's bi...

Mike and Will jump right into this week's episode, answering a listener question about whether it's even worth starting a family when the world feels like it's falling apart, then diving into Romans 2 where Paul drops the bombshell that true salvation has nothing to do with your bloodline or rule-keeping - further stating that only Jews can go to heaven. Then they react to Trump's...

Mike and Will dig into Romans 2, unpack what a chiasm is and why it matters, then take on a hot-button issue facing the modern church — women pastors — tracing the debate all the way back to Betty Friedan, second-wave feminism, and the culture war that's been reshaping Christianity ever since. Plus: a spirited defense of Bugs Bunny. Book: A Republic If You Can Keep It Book: Recovering Biblical...

Nate Adams grew up in rural Armstrong County — playing piano at church on Sundays and sneaking off to party on weekends, fooling everyone just well enough. Hear how a nominal Christian turned civil engineer traces his faith from a sweaty VBS basement to a Psalm 139 road sign, trading his PennDOT pension for five years as a missionary in South Asia, and ultimately landing exactly where his wife alw...

Mike and Will are back, going straight into Romans 2. They dig into judging others, self-righteousness, and why pride might be the root of more problems than you think — at home, in your marriage, and everywhere else. Plus 2 listener questions: is it a sin to be afraid of death 51:53, and how do you lead your family without controlling them 1:12:53 -------------------------------------------------...

Mike and Will are celebrating 100 episodes and invited Christina Brooks and Mandy Reedy (hosts from @ TinaTalksPodcast ) on for a special Q&A episode! Questions Include: Is God feminine? Why doesn't God just take away temptation? Do unsaved people's prayers actually do anything? And how did we go from Adam and Eve to every race on earth? Plus, a spirited debate on shame vs. godly grief...

Mike and Will work through Romans 1:24-32, unpacking what it means that God "gave them over" and how a seared conscience works in real life. Then they bring in Grok for a live experiment and spend the second half honestly wrestling with AI — the good, the scary, and what believers should keep in mind as things get weird fast. Beckett Cook's Podcast - @ BecketCook Rosaria Butterfield...

Mike and Will are back with another packed episode — diving deep into Romans 1:18-23, unpacking why every human suppresses the truth about God and their own sin, and what that means for how we build morality without him. Then they shift to the news of the world, tackling Iran — from the 1979 hostage crisis all the way to Operation Epic Fury. What does the Bible actually say about just war, Islamic...

Jim Seagriff grew up in Freeport, PA — partying since 14, flunking out of Clarion, and calling himself an atheist who took notes in church just to catch the pastor in a lie. Hear how a self-described dirt bag finds Christ later in life, navigates a rocky marriage, loses a son to a drug overdose, and ends up raising his grandson. A honest, funny, and at times heavy conversation about faith, marriag...

Mike and Will are joined by two guests and a conversation you won't forget — diving into the story of Casey Diaz, former LA gang member, shot caller, and now pastor, who met Jesus alone in a solitary confinement cell with no Bible and no church background. Then they dive into the story of Kenny Bryant, retiring LAPD Major Crimes detective and pastor's son, who spent decades running from Go...

Mike and Will are back with a packed episode — diving into Romans 1:8-17, the gospel that sparked the Reformation, and the story of Martin Luther finding freedom from a single verse. Then they shift to the news of the world, tackling the big question: what does the Bible actually say about Christians and politics? Featuring a breakdown of Mike Johnson's theological response to the Pope on immi...

Pastor Mike's daughter-in-law, Brooke, shares her powerful testimony of God's relentless pursuit. From a chaotic childhood, to a desperate bathroom-floor prayer in college, watch how a depressed, guarded girl discovers real faith. Her journey takes unexpected turns through Instagram fame with 100K+ followers, the challenges of early motherhood, and ultimately a catastrophic childbirth that...

Pastors Will, Isaac, and Daniel tackle tough Bible questions while Mike's away! Topics include: drinking alcohol and the "weaker brother" principle, when Christians actually go to heaven, why God commanded Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, whether God sends evil spirits, if Marian apparitions are demonic, and what apostles and prophets mean today. You can expect theological debate, some di...

While Mike was on vacation, we brought in Katie McAfoose to talk about her unique ministry with A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP). Katie shares stories from five years of living and working in national parks, and how she shares the gospel with seasonal workers searching for meaning. Plus, we dive into 1 Peter 3:15-22 and discuss what it really means to share your faith authentical...

Founding pastor Bert Jones returns to share Harvest Church's origin story—including when three families paid his salary, starting a baby changing depot, and the tiki torch service. Bert discusses his journey through church planting, missions passion, raising adult kids, the 2023 Asbury revival, and why the light that shines farthest must shine brightest at home. This conversation is one you de...

New year, new series! Mike and Will begin their Romans study, breaking down Paul's introduction and the power of the gospel message. Plus updates on Harvest Church campuses and an eye-opening look at massive government fraud happening in Minnesota. ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Harvest PA Podcasts so you never miss another episode - https://bit.ly/Harv...