Christian Makoa and Cole Fryar

Save a Seat Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 7 episodes

We believe truth is worth seeking and faith is meant to be shared. Join Christian Makoa and Cole Fryar as they pull up a chair for Jesus, and for you. From biblical deep dives to the toughest cultural conversations of our time, we are here to talk about what matters most. There is always a spot at the table. Save a seat.

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Christian Makoa and Cole Fryar

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"God met me when I had nothing to give" w/ Stuart McCloud - Ep. 6 08.07.2026 1:12:18

Stuart McCloud was a worship leader on the outside and falling apart on the inside, leading Sunday mornings while secretly living a completely different life. Christian and Cole sit down with him, the first-ever guest on Save a Seat, to talk about the moment God met him with nothing left to give, why he fasted music for 30 days, and how idolizing the church almost cost him his faith entirely. A ra...

Happiness vs. Joy - Ep. 5 27.06.2026 50:23

Christian and Cole discuss happiness vs. joy. How do they compare? Are they mutually exclusive? And what does choosing joy look like even in seasons of trial? Follow us on Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube . Got questions or feedback? Email us here.

Kingdom Mindset - Ep. 4 18.06.2026 1:13:40

Christian and Cole discuss what "Kingdom Mindset" means and how we can live out our faith fully surrendered to the Lord daily. Special thanks to Willow & Wren Cafe in Nashville for allowing us to use their space. Follow us on Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube . Got questions or feedback? Email us here.

The Inability To Be Perfect - Ep. 3 03.06.2026 1:16:16

Christian and Cole discuss "the inability to be perfect" - the idea that while we should strive to sin less as Christians, we will always be imperfect and have to embrace God's mercy and grace when we fall short. Special thanks to Willow & Wren Cafe in Nashville for allowing us to use their space. Follow us on Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube . Got questions or feedback? Email us here.

Leaving the LDS church (Cole's testimony) - Ep. 2 28.05.2026 1:26:10

In this episode, Cole shares his testimony. He shares how he came to know Jesus, what life was like growing up in the LDS church, and how he found his way from Mormonism to Christianity. What does the Bible say about alcohol? Mike winger sermon. Special thanks to Willow & Wren Cafe in Nashville for allowing us to use their space. Follow us on Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube . Got questions or...

From lukewarm to relationship (Christian's testimony) - Ep. 1 20.05.2026 1:13:13

In this episode, Christian shares his testimony. He shares how he came to know the Lord, his struggles with his faith, and the lukewarm period he went through, and how God reached him in that time and brought him back. Christian and Cole also discuss practical ways lukewarm believers can strengthen their relationship with Jesus. Special thanks to Willow & Wren Cafe in Nashville for allowing us...

Save a Seat - trailer 18.05.2026 2:27

What happens when you stop playing it safe and start seeking the truth of God with everything you have? Welcome to Save a Seat, a podcast hosted by Christian Makoa and Cole Fryar. This show was born out of a simple vision: to share the things we are actively learning as we aim to live out our faith with boldness and transparency. The title is our mission. We save a seat for Jesus as the center of...