Walking with Kelley and Kristy

Today is a REPLAY of one of our favorite episodes with our friend Brandon Joy. Brandon's life is a testimony of God's calling, purpose, healing, and redemptive work of CHRIST in His life. It is a challenge for all to submit and surrender to the ONE who is MORE than able to heal and bring freedom to each and every one of our stories! We pray this episode encourages you to Let God take any of those...

In this episode our friend Annette Wethington joins us back at the table to discuss the difficult topic of when friendships "GO SOUTH". Is GOD Still in the midst of things?  Is HE still able to teach us something through disappointment and heartache in friendship? We believe the answer is YES...Of course HE is! We pray you are encouraged today by this conversation and are challenged to invite God...

In this episode two very special sisters join us at the table to share how the gift of a sister can also be an amazing gift of a friend. Adriana Melendez sits with us every week at the table, she produces this podcast, and we are so thankful for the friendship that we've been given in her. Today her older sister Mariel Melendez joins us to chat about Godly Healthy relationships and how important t...

In this episode, our friends Heather and Ryan Wright join us back at the table, and continue to share their personal journey of loss and suffering, but also encourage us by God's faithfulness, His comfort, and their amazing FCA family and friends, who have walked beside them through it all. They remind us of the loving kindness of God that is available to each of us as we face our own struggles in...

In this episode, Jacob Shamblin sits down and teaches us the importance of setting a Plumbline for our lives. As Christians, our standard for living is found in the LIFE of CHRIST. Although we will never obtain or arrive at perfection, we can look to God's Word, and the life that Christ walked here on Earth, as a standard - to guide and direct us in everyday decisions. What a gift we have been giv...

In this episode, our friend Suzanne Thomas joins us at the table to talk about what it looks like to cultivate and grow friendships that reflect God's love and that bear lasting fruit. Galatians 5:22-23 reminds us that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. This episode draws from both biblical and real-life experience...

In this episode Annette Weathington joins us at the table to challenge and encourage us to continue to cultivate healthy and Godly friendships! Today, we’re talking about the beauty and depth of friendship — how it strengthens our spiritual growth, helps us weather the storms of life,  and how it brings joy to everyday life. When we introduced this season a few weeks ago, we told you about a frien...

On today's episode, our friend Marie Clayman joins us to talk about the gift of a Godly Friendship. Sometimes God brings friends into our lives that are divinely woven for a purpose much greater than we could ever imagine. It's a friendship - knit by God - to help withstand the ups and downs this life brings. We pray this conversation challenges you to seek God first as you go about your busy days...

In today’s episode, we sit down with our incredibly creative and faith-filled friend Brenna Keller. She has a gift for taking what others may find useless and worn out—furniture, collections, forgotten things—and repurposing them into something beautiful and useful again. She refers to her work as "Perfectly Imperfect", and reminds us that God's love and redemptive work in us makes us perfectly im...

Friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts—it is a reflection of His love, a source of encouragement, and a place where we can grow in faith together.    Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 reminds us that we can gain strength with Godly, healthy friendship.   "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who fall...

In this episode, Ryan and Heather Wright join us to share their powerful testimony of being held together by God, even in the midst of walking through painful loss and grief. God has taught them to trust and rely on HIM through trials - and their story is one of hope and encouragement. We pray you see Jesus as you listen today.   “We are all coming out of, in the midst of, or headed toward a seaso...

In this episode, Sarah Harris joins us to talk about Hospitality and Hosting foreign exchange students. Hospitality is a beautiful way to reflect God’s love and care for others. In Scripture, we’re encouraged to welcome strangers, share meals, and provide comfort to those in need, as seen in verses like Romans 12:13, which says, “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”...

In this episode Deborah Godfrey joins us at the table to educate and encourage us when encountering not only a child with special needs, but anyone facing a SPECIAL NEED. Deb is an Xray technologist and has worked in the medical field for 40 years.  She loves the LORD, her family, and her mission field (which most days is a hospital setting). Parenting a child with special needs has molded her int...

The last couple episodes we have had guests share with us about their love and call to serve in the East African country of Tanzania. We didn’t plan that, but GOD did. He lined up these testimonies to fall into place consecutively, and we are honored to share these testimonies with you.  God continues to draw people into relationship with himself through willing servants who say "Yes Lord Send Me"...

In this episode Eric & Patti Lethco together share encouragement and give us an update on how God has been at work in and through their lives while on the Mission field in Tanzania.  Through the direction of Eric and Patti Lethco, OFBC has helped brothers and sisters in Tanzania build 3 schools and train up leaders and pastors since 2022. Over these last few years, these missions and disciples...

In this episode Adriana Melendez gives us an update from her recent Mission trip to Tanzania, challenges us to live everyday missionally minded, and even gives us a glimpse into her surprise engagement proposal while on the trip.  Her love for Jesus, Discipleship, and the Maasai in Tanzania is contagious. This episode is full of reminders of what it looks like to walk humbly with the Lord while al...

In this episode Brenda French joins us at the table to remind us of the amazing Love and Faithfulness of God, she has experienced in every season of her own life. Life isn't always good, and this world is full of HARD things. Maybe you are walking through a difficult season today. Brenda encourages us that our personal relationship with the LORD is unique -- and God sees us and knows us right wher...

In this episode, Anita Cheslek and Sabrina Comps join us at the table to encourage us to keep running the race God has called us to run. In this race of life, there are obstacles we face at almost every turn. As we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and ask God to help us to see and use those obstacles to grow our own faith while pointing others toward HIM, we experience unexplainable victories day afte...

In this episode Karie Calhoun Smith is back at the table to share a "Part 2" update episode on how God continues to guide and direct her steps, as she walks through this season with Him.  What an amazing season it has been. Today is extra special because Karie is joined by her husband Randy. Together they share a beautiful message of Hope and God's Redeeming Love.  We praise God for all He is doin...

In this episode we revisit a conversation we had with our sweet friend, Karie Calhoun, well over a year ago. (This episode was originally recorded at the end of 2023 - Episode 10). During this conversation, Karie encouraged us to keep walking and trusting in God, especially when what we are going through feels uncertain and unexpected. We get a glimpse of Karie's love for interior design, as well...

Are you amazed by God?  In this episode Kelley, Kristy, & Adriana share some personal examples of how God is teaching and challenging them to walk in the awe and wonder of who HE is in this season.  Philippians 3:13-14 NLT - No, dear brothers and sisters, I have - Bible Gateway Psalm 37:4 NLT - Take delight in the LORD, and he will - Bible Gateway Philippians 4:6-7 NIV - Do not be anxious abou...

In this episode, Pam and Lily Parker join us at the table to share a powerful testimony of God's PEACE & PRESENCE in their lives, in the midst of pain.  Pam's story is one of trauma, a near death experience, and a long journey towards healing --but also one of beauty and an undesribeable PEACE that comes by knowing and walking with the LORD. He is truly a good and loving Father. Together, Pam...

In this episode, we are joined by Jacob Shamblin, Noah Schubert, and Ryan Wright, who not only “walk” the walk of faith with us but who have been on an extraordinary “ride” spanning 600 miles up the Southeastern Coast. We wanted to follow up on the FCA ride these guys embarked on and try to understand their “why” and get a glimpse into what life was like as they pedaled for 6 days. The ride was ca...

In this episode, Jacob Shamblin (Kelley's oldest son) returns to the table with Will Macurda (Kelley's son in law). They share how God is at work and growing them in their faith as young adults. They continue to stand in awe and amazement of God's faithfulness. These two young men love the Lord, and their personal walks with Him are not only evident, but impacting others that God chooses to place...

As we step into a New Year, we want to encourage you to stay focused on God's Word. In this episode we walk through the ABC's of some of our favorite scriptures! We were reminded recently that you can't be anxious and grateful at the same time. When you begin to recognize an anxious thought creeping into your mind, and you choose to take that thought captive and replace it with gratitude for who G...