Voices From the Vineyard

In this episode of Voices from the Vineyard, Pastor Jimmy sits down with Natalee Boudreaux to hear her story of faith, healing, and transformation. Natalee shares about the challenges and experiences that shaped her life, how God has met her in both difficult and unexpected ways, and the journey that has led her toward greater freedom, purpose, and a deeper relationship with Jesus. They also talk...

In this episode of the Voices From The Vineyard Podcast, Pastor Jimmy sits down with Lillit Cholakian for a thoughtful conversation about formation, character, calling, and discovering how God uniquely shapes each of us. Lillit shares about her upbringing, her personal journey with Jesus, and how her analytical personality eventually opened to the deeper and more experiential work of the Holy Spir...

In this episode of Voices from the Vineyard, Pastor Jimmy sits down with Dasan Garcia to hear his story of faith, growth, and stepping into community. From finding his place at Valley Vineyard to leading a young adult connect group, Dasan shares what it has looked like to encounter Jesus and build meaningful relationships along the way. Dasan also talks about serving on the worship team, stepping...

In this episode of Voices from the Vineyard, Pastor Jimmy sits down with Natalie Wright-Ruiz, a spiritual director with a deep heart for people and a passion for helping others notice and respond to God’s presence. Natalie shares about her journey with Jesus, her calling into spiritual direction, and the importance of slowing down to listen to God in the midst of everyday life. We also talk about...

In this episode of Voices from the Vineyard, we sit down with Aisha Oyarekhua, our Evangelism and Justice Pastor, to hear more of her story and heart for ministry. Aisha helps us explore how caring for people, pursuing justice, and sharing the good news of Jesus are not separate callings, but deeply connected in the heart of God. We also dive into the Kingdom of God, a central part of the Vineyard...

In this episode of Voices from the Vineyard, Pastor Jimmy sits down with Bill Elander, a retired Vineyard pastor and spiritual director, to hear about his journey of faith, calling, and lifelong ministry. Bill shares stories from his early years, how Jesus became real to him, and the path that led him and his wife Lainie into pastoral leadership and eventually into spiritual direction. This conver...

In this episode of Voices from the Vineyard, Pastor Jimmy sits down with evangelist Russell Wood to talk about his journey of faith and calling into evangelistic ministry. Together they explore the heart of sharing the Gospel, the role of prayer, and how to carry both conviction and compassion when speaking about Jesus. They also discuss what revival could look like practically in our time and why...

In this episode of Voices from the Vineyard, Pastor Jimmy sits down with Lauren Agapiou, our Worship Ministry Director at Valley Vineyard. Lauren shares about her upbringing, how Jesus became real in her life, and the journey that led her into worship ministry. They talk about what worship truly is, why corporate worship matters, and what makes Vineyard worship distinct. Lauren also shares a power...

In this episode, Pastor Jimmy sits down with Zack Pappas to hear his powerful story of God’s pursuing grace. Zack shares openly about growing up in the church, drifting away in a season of darkness, and encountering God in a profound way while deployed in the Middle East. As his faith was renewed, God began reshaping his purpose, ultimately leading him into a new vocation of ministering to those i...

In this episode, Pastor Jimmy sits down with Eddy Ekmekji, a regional overseer with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, to talk about faith, evangelism, and what God is doing among college students today. Eddy shares his personal journey with Jesus, how he was called into college ministry, and the shifts he has seen on campuses over the years. Together, they explore the challenges young adults are...

Pastor Jimmy interviews Sylvia Dewberry, Valley Vineyard Church’s Prayer Ministry Coordinator, who carries a deep love for God’s presence and a heart to help others encounter Jesus through prayer. Hear her story of faith, how she found a home at Valley Vineyard, and the ways she has seen God move through our prayer ministry. This conversation is an invitation to grow in learning how to hear God’s...

Pastor Jimmy interviews Debbie Selva, who has been part of our church family for over 30 years and carries a deep passion for sharing Jesus with those who do not yet know Him. Discover how the Lord uses her creativity and story in powerful and unique ways.

Get to know Taylor Bellacetin, our new Children’s Ministry Director! In this episode, we talk about her heart for kids, her vision for ministry, and what excites her most about joining the Valley Vineyard team.