Triple Thread Podcast

Longtime journalist and storyteller Rick McCrabb joins the Triple Thread Podcast to share his heart for community, writing, and the power of listening. Rick reflects on his years covering local sports, writing meaningful community stories, and using journalism to help people feel seen and understood. From powerful hospice stories to high school sports, family, faith, and friendship, this episode h...

Jeff Turner joins the Triple Thread Podcast to share his story of faith, surrender, business, generosity, and community. From growing up in upstate New York to moving to Ohio, owning a Schlotzsky’s deli, and eventually coming to faith in Christ, Jeff reflects on how God was working even before he fully realized it. Jeff also shares about the importance of brotherhood, walking through dark seasons,...

Pastor Jake Ferguson joins the Triple Thread Podcast to share his story of faith, service, brokenness, and redemption. Jake talks about growing up in Middletown, coming to faith in Christ, joining the United States Marine Corps, serving in Iraq, and walking through the lasting effects of trauma, addiction, and loss. Through it all, Jake points back to the grace and mercy of God and the truth that...

Jennifer Atkinson joins the Triple Thread Podcast to share her story of faith, family, healthcare, and community. As a nurse practitioner at Middletown Cardiology, Jennifer talks about the importance of listening to your body, caring for your heart, and taking health concerns seriously. She also shares the story of her son, Luke, who has Down syndrome, and how his life has opened doors to deep com...

Jason Harmeyer joins the Triple Thread Podcast to share the story, heart, and mission of Camp Chautauqua.   Jason talks about growing up at Chautauqua, serving in youth ministry, spending time as a missionary in the Philippines, and returning to Ohio to help lead the camp into the future.   He also shares about the Chautauqua Generations Project, the lasting impact of camp ministry, and the import...

Retired Middletown firefighter Jon Harvey joins the Triple Thread Podcast to share his story of service, faith, leadership, and community. After 32 years in the fire service, Jon reflects on what drew him to the job, the unique brotherhood among firefighters, the challenges of being away from family, and the moments where he saw God’s protection throughout his career. Jon also shares about his wor...

Air Force veteran Ray Snedegar joins the Triple Threat Podcast to share his remarkable life story  from growing up in Kentucky to serving multiple tours in Vietnam and surviving the 1975 Operation Babylift crash during the fall of Saigon.   Ray recounts his years as a loadmaster in the United States Air Force, flying combat missions across Vietnam, surviving aircraft crashes, and participating in...

In this powerful episode of the Triple Thread Podcast, Lamar and Joey sit down with longtime law enforcement officer and coroner investigator Vince Lovejoy for an honest conversation about community, trauma, faith, and the unseen emotional weight carried by first responders.   From working the streets as a police officer and K-9 handler to serving families through the coroner’s office, Vince share...

Marquita Turner joins Lamar and Joey on the Triple Thread Podcast for a powerful conversation about faith, healthcare, leadership, and community. From growing up in Trenton and graduating from Edgewood High School to becoming an ER nurse and eventually serving as Chief Operating Officer of Miami Valley Hospital, Markeeta shares how God faithfully guided every step of her journey.   In this episode...

Kevin Aldridge has worn a lot of hats -- journalist, pastor, professional basketball team co-owner -- but the thread running through all of it is a deep love for community and the people who shape us. In this episode, Pastor Lamar and Joey sit down with this Middletown native to talk faith, character, carrying a legacy forward, and why he's bringing a brand new minor league team called the Middlet...

Lamar and Joey sit down with longtime friend, filmmaker, producer, and documentarian Mike Webber for a conversation full of laughter, memories, faith, and purpose.   Mike shares stories from his early days in film, his friendship with Lamar, and the journey that led him into documentaries like The Elephant in the Living Room, The Student Body, and The Conservation Game. Along the way, they explore...

Marla Davis didn't have an easy start — but she turned a broken childhood into a blueprint for leading with faith, resilience, and genuine care for people. Today she's a dual Chick-fil-A owner-operator with nationally recognized stores and a whole lot of wisdom to share. Pastor Lamar and Joey sit down with Marla for a conversation about overcoming isolation, building real community, and why your n...

Coach Jeff Smith | Basketball, Brotherhood, and Community | Triple Thread Podcast What do carpet gym floors, viral poetry, a mission worker in Nepal, and 31 years of coaching have in common? Coach Jeff Smith. This week, Pastor Lamar Ferrell and Joey Koontz sit down with the man who shaped a generation of young athletes -- and who proves that the real game was never just basketball. This one will r...

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