The Reach Podcast

Today, we have Graham Gooley in Greenville, South Carolina to talk about his older brother and how he conversed with him after his brother had some tension with the faith. In this episode, we'll talk about how to deal with having these deeper conversations with loved ones and even when they get tense.  This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mission to ask deep questions, start...

What if instead of correcting, we simply paused and listened? In this episode of the Reach Podcast, host Brandon Statis shares a powerful story about a neighborhood friendship that led to a surprising conversation about faith, family, and meaning. Over a simple lunch, a neighbor opened up about his struggles with alcohol in his family and his decision to walk away from God. Rather than debating, B...

How do you share your faith with a friend without making it weird or risking the friendship? In this episode of the Reach Podcast, Blaine Larson sits down with John Freshwater, Search’s Area Director in Wilmington, NC, to talk about a friendship years in the making and the awkward moment that unexpectedly opened the door to deeper spiritual conversations. This podcast is made by Search Ministries....

Why does a good and powerful God allow so much evil and suffering in the world? This week on The Reach Podcast, we tackle one of the toughest questions people ask about faith. Dr. Glenn Krider, professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, to explore the biblical story from Adam and Eve to today and what it tells us about the world we live in. This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mis...

Can science and faith really coexist? In this episode of the Reach podcast, physicist and aerospace professional Brian Deere joins us to explore one of the biggest questions of our time: Does science point us away from God or toward Him? With advanced degrees in physics and technology management, Brian shares how his scientific background led him not to atheism, but to awe. Whether you're a s...

If the Bible is truly God’s Word, how do we know it's trustworthy? In this episode of the Reach Podcast, Dr. Mark Yarbrough President of Dallas Theological Seminary joins us for a deep dive into the authenticity, accuracy, and authority of Scripture. From understanding how the Bible was formed to addressing claims about changes over time, we explore why the Bible is unlike any other book in h...

It can be difficult to invite friends to have spiritual conversations especially if they weren't really into that before. Today, Alyssa Perry who works on staff here at Search, will give us a story of how she was able to handle a situation like this. We hope this helps you as you have conversations in your day to day lives This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mission to ask...

You’ve changed, but your friends remember who you used to be. So how do you bring up Jesus to someone who’s seen your worst? In this episode, we talk with Isaac McKee about the challenges and beauty of sharing the gospel with longtime friends. Through honest reflection and real conversations, Isaac shows how humility, trust, and the Holy Spirit can open doors even in relationships where spiritual...

When Daniel called his longtime friend Graham, the news was devastating: his unborn twin sons, James and John, wouldn’t survive. What followed was a moment no one could script—a thunderclap in a clear sky, a sign of hope in the darkest moment of loss. In this powerful episode of the Reach Podcast, Graham shares the emotional story of Daniel’s unexpected journey to faith, the heartbreak of losing h...

What if the key to sharing your faith isn’t knowing all the right answers—but seeing people the way God does? Today, we have Johnny Russell, Area Director for Search in Tyler, Texas, to talk about how simple, everyday interactions can open the door to meaningful spiritual conversations. From a gas station encounter with a Muslim employee to lessons on living missionally with his kids, Johnny share...

When former University of Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan started training a high school athlete, he didn’t expect the conversations off the field to have eternal impact. In this episode, Tanner shares the remarkable story of how a simple text from a dad—struggling to lead his family spiritually—turned into a life-changing journey for both the father and his son. From one-on-one conversations...

Today, we're following up last two weeks' episode with more questions and we're here again with Dr. Mel Cure and Scott Davis from Search Ministries to tackle some of the most personal and profound questions people are asking. Why did God create a world that had evil and how do we know the Bible is true?  This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mission to ask deep ques...

Today, we're following up last week's episode with more questions and we're here again with Dr. Mel Cure and Scott Davis from Search Ministries to tackle some of the most personal and profound questions people are asking. Why is God so hidden and does objective truth matter? We hope this episode can help you! This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mission to ask deep...

In this kickoff episode of our Questions from the Field miniseries, Dr. Mel Cure and Scott Davis from Search Ministries are here today to tackle some of the most personal and profound questions people are asking today like: What does God see when He looks at me? Do we really have free will? And how can I be sure I'm forgiven? This conversation unpacks the difference between identity and purpo...

What do you do when someone shuts down spiritual conversations with deep pain or by dropping topics way over your head? In this episode of the Podcast, Alyssa Perry shares a powerful story about years of conversations with a deeply wounded, skeptical agnostic. From childhood trauma in the church, to emotional walls and scientific deflections, today's episode will explain what it’s like to fee...

Is God just a projection of our deepest desires or did He create us to long for Him? In this episode of the Reach Podcast, Rick Mumford shares a real-life story of walking alongside a skeptical friend who wrestled with the idea that maybe we created God to meet our emotional needs: love, peace, purpose, identity. This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mission to ask deep questions,...

What happens when a country music star trades fame for faith-filled purpose? We normally have Blaine Larsen interviewing people, but today he will share more of his story and his incredible journey from Nashville stages to gospel conversations. This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mission to ask deep questions, start good conversations and create new relationships: reachothers.or...

This week on the Reach Podcast, Matt Berkett who works regionally in North Carolina shares a powerful story about his long-term friendship with "Brian," a man reluctant to talk about faith. This story will help us understand how to walk with someone patiently through spiritual questions and what to do when their barrier isn’t intellectual. We hope you can take some of these lessons and w...

This week on the Reach Podcast, we'll be talking with Blaine's friend of 10+ years, Graham Gooley. He's here to talk about a story with his friend that he met about  5 years ago that came into a coffee shop shop and this story really takes 5 years to develop because recently is when he was really able to open his heart up to God. We hope this story encourages you to know that God ha...

This week on the Reach Podcast, Blaine sits down with Dr. John Hopper to unpack the story of “Steve,” a man weighed down by deep questions and even deeper shame. Steve had questions like, why trust the Bible, what about suffering and what happens to those who’ve never heard of Jesus? This episode explores how to walk with someone through their barriers whether they are intellectual, emotional and...

How should we respond to an open door from God to have a meaningful conversation with people. Today, we'll be talking about how we can properly have these types of conversations without forcing it or taking a weird turn in the conversation. Don Barkley, our director of staff training, is here to talk about this today. Hope this helps you have better conversations! This podcast is made by Sear...

When someone finally opens the door to talk about faith what should you actually say? In this episode, we explore that question with an example of a conversation that we recently had where we were able to point a friend toward Jesus in a way that feels natural. Whether it’s a friend, coworker, or family member, these practical tips will help you have conversations that matter.  This podcast is mad...

Today, we're talking to Branden Stathes who's an associate area director in Austin, Texas about how we can talk to non-believers with dementia. We know this is a bit niche and specific so we're hoping that those who listen and need to hear this get valuable information and tips specific for them.  This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mission to ask deep questions,...

Many of the episodes we've had so far cover the basics of how to have conversations with non-believers. However, how can we start those conversations with people? Today, we'll be covering the important first step that people NEED to make to actually start this whole process! This podcast is made by Search Ministries. Support our mission to ask deep questions, start good conversations and...

Today's episode we cover how we can steer conversations and be intentional with questions to really get to deeper issues with non-believers. This is an essential and sometimes difficult step for many of us trying to converse about deeper topics like God and Christianity. Hope today's tips help and you can use them effectively in your life and daily conversations! This podcast is made by...