Strangers to Saints

Eric Bancroft is the pastor of Grace Church Miami in Miami Florida. He has been in the ministry for over 20 years. He served as Associate pastor at Grace Community Church under the late John MacArthur, Revitalized a church in Indiana called Castle View Church and has since planted Grace Church Miami 7 years ago. He has preached at conferences like Unorthodox, T4G, TGC, and Ligonier. Eric is also m...

This video is part of my ongoing series through the Gospel of John, where we’re walking step by step through the life and ministry of Jesus. In John 1:43–51, we see Jesus call Philip and Nathanael. What starts with doubt and skepticism quickly turns into faith and confession as Nathanael declares, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”This passage reminds us that Jesus person...

Welcome to Day 2 of our journey through the Gospel of John! Each day we’re walking verse by verse, pulling out rich truth in short, practical teachings to help you stay consistent in God’s Word. Today we’re diving deeper into John’s opening chapter, where John the Baptist points us toward Jesus and shows us what it really means to make Him known. Whether you’re a Christian looking to grow or just...

Welcome! While Strangers to Saints is still all about testimonies, interviews and giving biblical truths on difficult questions, I thought it would be helpful and fun to give you the bible in context! This is for those who want to learn more about the God of the bible! I’m starting a brand-new series where we’ll walk through the Book of John together — every single day until we finish! These are s...

Erika Kirk’s speech on the heartbreaking passing of her husband is more than just a testimony of loss — it’s a call for the church and for each of us to live differently. In this video, I reflect on her words and unpack why her perspective on faith, love, and hope in the middle of tragedy has the power to change our lives — and even strengthen the way we live out our calling together as the body o...

Tragedy has struck in painful ways—the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte train, and the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado. These heartbreaking events remind us that evil is real and that our emotions—anger, grief, confusion—are not only natural but also acknowledged in Scripture. Like Habakkuk and the psalmists, we can be honest before God with o...

In this Sunday morning sermon, we dive deep into Ephesians 2:1-10, a powerful passage that reminds us of our spiritual condition before Christ and the incredible gift of salvation through God’s grace. As Christians, it’s easy to forget just how radically God has transformed us—from being dead in our sins to being made alive in Christ. This message encourages us to continually remember the Gospel,...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with my friend Heather Rapalo, a Christian counselor and faithful member of Grace Church Miami, to talk about her journey of faith through unthinkable loss. Heather shares how she came to know Jesus—and how that relationship anchored her when her husband suddenly passed away. Her story is raw, honest, and deeply rooted in the hope of the gospel. We talk about t...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Pastor Ken Jones—faithful shepherd of Glendale Missionary Baptist Church in Miami, nationally known preacher at the Ligonier Conference, and contributor to Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, and Ligonier Ministries. Pastor Jones shares his compelling testimony of God's grace, the trials and triumphs of the Christian life, and why the local church is...

🎙️ In this episode, I share some exciting life updates and give you a sneak peek at the amazing guests who will be joining us in the coming weeks—people whose stories and insights will challenge and encourage your walk with Christ. But more than that, we dive into a powerful truth from the Apostle Paul: what should we do when we see other Christians living boldly, faithfully, and on fire for Jesus...

🎙️ In This Episode: I sat down with my friend  Jonathan Wood , a pastor’s kid from England, to talk about his powerful testimony, life in ministry, and what it’s really like being a Christian in the UK today. We also unpack the  state of the church in England —and how many of the same issues are showing up in the  American church . From cultural drift to weak teaching, from ministry burnout to ide...

Chris Juday is one of the pastors at Grace Church Miami. He has lived an exciting life and has learned so much from the places and situations the Lord has had him in. After 5 years of pastoring Grace Church Miami he has thoughts on what biblical worship should look and sound like and more importantly why that should be what you least worry about when considering what church to go to. Chris is a ma...

Looking for a biblically sound church can be difficult sometimes. In this episode I share things every christian should know about the church when it comes to making sure the church you attend or are looking for is a healthy biblical church. We don't want to just walk into any place that calls themselves a church. We must learn what the Bible says and look for a place that best models that. I...

One of the biggest lies we are tempted to believe is that we do not need the church. The Bible gives us clear direction on what we should be doing when it comes to the christians life in relationship to the church. I give 5 reasons people avoid the church and scripture that directly refutes all of the reasons we come up with. You need the church, so find a good one!

Hosted by the founder, Nate Thompson, Welcome to the Strangers to Saints Podcast. This platform is all about reaching the lost and equipping the found. This episode will tell you all about the plan for Strangers to Saints and why you should tap into this media platform to listen to all the episodes that will follow. Through conversations with different people who have walked in the faith we hope t...