The Testament Podcast

"I don't understand, but I know You are good." In honor of Mother's Day, The Testament welcomed Garland Stacks to share her experiences as a mother and how the Lord has worked in her life through that. She shares wisdom in following the Lord's guidance for each child. She discusses mothering children through an incredibly hard grieving time. She even shares experiences and lessons from taking care...

Hear about the salvation story of Zach Waters as he explains how the Lord changed his life and led him into public service as a full time firefighter.  Zach reminds us that the plans we make for ourselves do not necessarily match up with the plans God has for us.  But once his firefighting career began, he explains how the Lord has been a solid foundation for him in his career, church, a...

At 28 years old in Orange Park in Florida in his black Nissan truck (affectionately known as his tent of meeting), Ken Nichols submitted his life to Christ. In this episode today, Ken shares that story along with several other stories of the Lord’s kindness and grace in his life. He and his wife have lived in several different states and the Lord has directed him in each of those moves as well as...

Singer and Songwriter, Grady Spencer, speaks of his faith in Jesus and the works of the Lord's hand as Grady moved from a construction career into a music career only to be immediately hit by the difficulties of the pandemic in 2020.  With a band full of followers in Christ, Spencer Grady & The Work have unique opportunities in the secular music industry to be an example and influence to...

The pastor of Restore Church in Arlington, Brad Marvine, sat down with The Testament to outline his experience with knowing Jesus and following His will, even if it just seems crazy.  From his entry into pastoral ministry to his family's adoption story from the other side of the world, this episode is full of great bragging on the Lord.

David Chase shares his testimony of the Lord in his life and outlines the various roads the Lord has taken him on culminating in his current position as the Executive Pastor at Lake Church in Arlington, Texas.  Hear how the diverse career selections he's been a part of have been instrumental in leading him to a life of service for Christ. 

After retiring from more than 30 years of law enforcement and then taking on the General Manager position at Mindy Lu's Pies in Arlington, Texas, David Ellis shares how he met the Lord and how the Lord has shown His face many times throughout his life. Listen to this journey from law enforcement to adoption to delicious pies!

Listen as Judy Schoonover shares her exciting journey through the life and plans that the Lord outlined for her. This is an amazing testimony that includes 15 children (11 biological & 4 adopted), an exciting marriage, and world travel, eventually leading her to build a ministry on the other side of the world. 

“Who am I?” This was a common question that Jared Phillips asked throughout his life and now it’s time to listen to him brag on the Lord. He sat down with us to share about how he came to know Jesus and how he has learned to listen to the Lord for answers about his identity. He opens up about different paths that his family has had to walk and how the Lord has given them a community to walk with t...

"How can I be sure that I can obtain the grace of Jesus?" Thomas Shroder was on track for a successful baseball career.  But God had different plans.  Have you ever battled with God about what you thought is right for you verses what He thinks is right for you? Over and over again, the Lord proves to Thomas that He is in charge and fully in control of everything that worries us.  Li...

Stan Griffis shares how he came to know the Lord, his younger years, how he met and fell in love with his wife, and his experiences through the Marine Corps as well as his 38 years in law enforcement.  Stan shares powerful experiences throughout his life from struggles in law enforcement to seeing salvation through his work on the other side of the world.  Don't miss this one.

"...A wave hits my boat and flips me... At this point no one knows where I am, still don't know where I am. And so I sing this song.  The song is "It Is Well"... Finally...the leader of the trip thought he heard singing... he...looked out and finally did see me..." TJ Connor, director of Pine Cove Christian Camp in College Station shares his testimony of Jesus, how he came to know the Lord, s...

“So I chose God’s sovereignty, which was so freeing…” Janet shares her story of God’s steady and faithful provision in her life. She discusses the joys and challenges of teaching music to elementary students. She also shares about what the Lord has taught her through the many opportunities of serving in various ministries of the church. We had quite a few laughs in this episode, and even ended up...

“I’ve been to church my whole life…and how did I miss this?” Lauren Ratterree’s episode is out! It is evident from Lauren’s story that she strives to walk with Jesus wherever He leads her. In this interview, she discusses the way that God has worked in her through salvation, through many life changes, and as a mother of three. She has quite a sweet story to tell and we are blessed to get to share...

"You should have seen the reaction from our families when we told them, 'hey God's leading us to buy a shaved ice truck and we're gunna move our family into an RV'."   Keith Dibble, owner of Kona Ice in Longview, shares his testimony in Jesus and his crazy and exciting journey of God leading him and his family to East Texas to sell shaved ice.  It doesn't get much more crazy than this bu...

“I was desperate for the Healer more than the healing.” We love to share with you the stories of Jesus saving people’s lives. And today is no exception. However, we also get the bonus of sharing with you the story of the Lord’s miraculous healing of our sweet new friend, Stacy Coleman. The way that Stacy speaks of her relationship with the Lord is so honest and real. It is very inspiring and a sto...

Tyler Sant shares how he grew up in the Mormon faith and found Jesus later in life.  Listen as he explains how his life has changed with Christ and how Christ is a part of every aspect of his life today including family, friends, and his career in the corporate world.

“It was this solitary moment when I grasped the idea that if I was the only one – the only one that had ever sinned – that Jesus loved me that much that He would have done that for me.” Welcome to 2022! We are going to kick off the year with a sweet, heart-warming, bold and hilarious woman – Rynthia Clements. Listen with us today as she speaks of the Lord’s amazing work in her life through her chi...

This is the final episode of the first season of The Testament!  The 2021 season has been great and far exceeded our expectations but that alone is a testament to the greatness of God!  Listen as we recap the positives and negatives of our first season and discuss what we look forward to coming up to the 2022 season! Happy New Year everyone!!

"For unto you is born on this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.'" (Luke 2:11)  Merry Christmas to you from us here at The Testament! We hope during this busy season that you are able to remember who and why we celebrate. In this episode, we share some of our Christmas traditions, some of our Christmas favorites, and look into scripture at that first Christmas night. Enjoy!...

“Why me?” Cliff asks such a simple, yet deep question to the Lord. Join us today as he shares his story and how the Lord answered that question for him. Fellow Christian, remember that everyone who is used by God is imperfect; therefore, He can absolutely use you too! And if you don’t yet know Jesus, Cliff mentions the Roman Road during his interview. Go to www.shockwaveminsitries.com to learn mor...

"That's when, in that moment, for the first time since being seven, that I actually fell on my face in front of Jesus and gave my life to Him..." Growing up in church doesn't always mean staying strong in the Lord your whole life.  Gabe Strawn reveals his struggle with life even after becoming a Christian at the age of 7.  As a human, his desires led him away from the Lord but he tells T...

Hannah Martin’s shares her testimony of the Lord’s work in her life. She shares about how she came to know Jesus as her Savior, as well as the mighty work he has done in her life since that time. The Lord has taught her much about what His heart looks like, as well as what it looks like to live and lead in the community she is involved in.

"I was really looking for answers..."   Dallas Baptist University Graduate Assistant of Athletics, Leon Jackson, shares his testimony of Jesus in his life and how the Lord has provided him many opportunities to share the Lord with athletes across the Dallas community!

Listen with us today as we hear Kevin Allen share his testimony of surrendering to Jesus. He shares about being a kid who was curious and full of questions and how he found those answers in scripture and through the community of people who poured God’s truth into his life. His heart is to see people walk with Jesus daily. We were blessed to sit with him and hear how God is using him to make that h...