Radiant Podcast

How do you keep walking when the world you loved is suddenly gone? Melissa reflects on grief, faith, and the God who held her in the darkest season of her life. In this powerful episode of the Radiant Podcast, Pastor Sean sits down with Melissa to hear her story of pain, loss, and redemption. From a broken childhood to losing her husband, Melissa walks us through her journey of grief and the faith...

What happens when God disrupts the life you built and calls you into something completely different? Rick shares the real story behind his journey from corporate success to full-time ministry. In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Pastor Sean sits down with his friend and coworker, Pastor Rick, for a raw, unscripted conversation about faith, family, leadership, and calling. From corporate succes...

How do you hold on to faith when loss shatters everything you knew? Ashley’s story reveals a God who meets us in grief and leads us toward hope. In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Pastor Sean sits down with Ashley to share her incredible story of redemption and hope. After losing her mother to suicide at a young age, Ashley spent years suppressing pain, battling depression, and wrestling with...

Join us in our mini-series, Rest Well: 5 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Part 6: Why This One Weekend Can Transform Your LifeWhat if one weekend a year could reset your vision, strengthen your relationships, and refocus your heart on God? In this episode, discover the power of an annual retreat — stepping away to pray, reflect, and plan with the Lord. It’s a habit that can shape your entire f...

Join us in our mini-series, Rest Well: 5 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Part 5: Why Skipping Date Night Is Hurting Your MarriageMarriage needs intentional time. Skipping date night might feel harmless, but over time it weakens connection and intimacy. In this episode, we’ll talk about why pursuing your spouse matters, and how regular date nights can keep your marriage strong and thriving. Ev...

Join us in our mini-series, Rest Well: 5 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Part 4: Why Your Day Off Isn’t Helping YouEver notice how a day off doesn’t always leave you feeling rested? That’s because true rest isn’t just time away from work — it’s Sabbath. Discover why God designed Sabbath as both a command and a gift, and how this weekly rhythm can refresh your soul. Everyday people. Authentic...

Join us in our mini-series, Rest Well: 5 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Part 3: Why This Evening Habit Will Strengthen Your FamilyThe way you end your day matters. In this episode, learn how a simple evening rhythm of prayer, Scripture, and reflection can bring peace to your home and strengthen your family’s faith. Evening time isn’t just a habit — it’s discipleship in action. Everyday peopl...

Join us in our mini-series, Rest Well: 5 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Part 2: Why This Morning Habit Changes EverythingHow you start your morning shapes your entire day. Discover the simple habit of beginning with God — quieting your soul, reading His Word, and listening for His voice. This one practice can transform how you handle stress, decisions, and relationships. Everyday people. Aut...

Join us in our mini-series, Rest Well: 5 Habits That Will Change Your Life Part 1: The Surprising Cure for Burnout Feeling burnt out, stressed, or worn down? The surprising cure isn’t working less — it’s learning how to rest well. In this episode, we explore what Jesus meant when He promised “rest for your souls” in Matthew 11:28–29, and how God’s rhythm of work and rest can restore your life. Eve...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Pastor Sean sits down with Brenda to share her powerful story of faith, obedience, and redemption. From seasons of brokenness to moments of surrender, Brenda opens up about learning to trust God even when the path didn’t make sense. Through heartbreak, healing, and the courage to say “yes” again, her story reminds us that God never lets go. Learn more about...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast , David shares his story of plans interrupted and purpose rediscovered. After facing unexpected loss, career shifts, and seasons of uncertainty, David found that God’s plan was better than his own. His story reveals how surrender, faith, and trust in God’s timing can lead to a life of deeper purpose and peace—even when the path looks nothing like you imagined...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast , Pastor Sean and Pastor Zach talk about why studying the Bible is essential for every believer. They unpack the difference between reading Scripture for information and studying it for transformation, how the Word renews the mind, and practical ways to build a lifestyle centered around truth. Whether you’re new to the Bible or have been following Jesus for y...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast , Bucky and Abree share their powerful story of redemption, healing, and building a new family legacy. Both came from homes marked by brokenness, instability, and pain—but through Jesus, they found restoration and the strength to create something different for their own children. Together they open up about their journey of healing, the challenges of parentin...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast , Candace shares her story of anxiety, faith, and obedience. After years of battling postpartum depression and fear, one small “yes” to God began a journey that transformed her home, her faith, and her family. From a season of anxiety and panic attacks to a life of peace, community, and purpose, Candace’s story shows how daily obedience and the Word of God ca...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast , Jenny shares her story of adoption, identity, and hope. Born into uncertain circumstances, Jenny was adopted as a baby into a loving family that taught her God doesn’t deal in “plan B’s.” Her story unpacks the beauty of adoption, the healing of the orphan spirit, and the truth that every life carries divine purpose. Jenny’s journey is a reminder that God’s...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast , Pastor Nathan shares his incredible story of survival, redemption, and legacy. From growing up in a home marked by addiction, neglect, and abuse to finding faith and purpose through the local church, Nathan’s journey reveals the power of God’s grace to restore what was lost. He shares how Jesus met him in his brokenness, called him into ministry, and is now...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast , Sumairah shares her story of redemption, healing, and transformation. Raised in a home divided between faiths and marked by confusion and pain, she spent years chasing fulfillment through relationships, work, and success—until an encounter with Jesus changed everything. From crying out in her living room to finding a church home and new life in Christ, Suma...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast , Mary shares her journey from an ordinary girl in West Michigan to a lifelong missionary in the Philippines and beyond. She opens up about her battle with depression and doubt, her encounter with the Holy Spirit, and how a one-way plane ticket led to a 20-year calling to plant churches, raise leaders, and share the gospel across Asia. Mary’s story reveals th...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast , Joel and Amy share their story of redemption, reconciliation, and radical obedience. After years of separation, infidelity, and broken trust, they reveal how God restored what seemed beyond repair. Their story is a testimony of choosing love when feelings were gone, rebuilding through honesty and surrender, and discovering that no marriage is too far for Go...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast , Ryan and Betty share their powerful story of a marriage that nearly ended in divorce—and the miracle that brought it back to life. From separation and hopelessness to restoration and joy, they open up about the years of pain, pride, and surrender that led to a renewed marriage. Their story shows how God can redeem even what feels completely lost, bringing b...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast , Sean and Natasha share their story of walking through years of sickness, confusion, and pain—culminating in a miraculous healing from stage 4 cancer. Their journey reveals the raw reality of faith when life doesn’t make sense, how God met them in their brokenness, and what it means to hold on to hope when healing doesn’t come right away. Through honesty, st...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast , Jared shares his story of redemption, restoration, and freedom. As a pastor’s kid, Jared spent years trying to live up to expectations, balancing faith and rebellion, until running from God no longer worked. From loss and addiction to a powerful moment of surrender, Jared opens up about how God softened his heart, healed his relationships, and gave him a ne...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Natasha and Rachel share the story behind their worship song Everything for Jesus from Radiant City Music. Born from a season of surrender and trust, the song captures what it means to lay everything at the feet of Jesus and believe that not an ounce of what we give Him is wasted. They share how the song was written, the scriptures and moments that inspired...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast , Pastor Sean and Pastor Bucky talk about discipling the next generation—specifically Gen Alpha—and where the real responsibility lies: parents or the church? They unpack how faith is passed through proximity, why parents are the primary disciplers in the home, and how the church partners to equip, not replace, that calling. This conversation challenges assum...

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast , Pastor Sean sits down with Pastor Preston to talk about discipling Gen Z and leading the next generation. They unpack the challenges facing today’s students—truth, technology, and identity—and how the church and parents can partner to raise resilient disciples. From authenticity and revival hunger to the need for discipleship in the home, this conversation...