Work Toward Wonder

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 10 of the Work Toward Wonder Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, Gracyn McNiell sits down with Lucas Rappenecker to talk about a battle that’s happening all around us—whether we see it or not. Spiritual warfare isn’t just a church term or something from Bible stories; it’s a real and active part of the Christian life. The Bible says we’re not fighting against people, but again...

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 9 of the Work Toward Wonder Podcast! 🎙️I n this episode, Gracyn sits down with Anna Westphal to talk about fear, obedience, and what it serving the Lord looks like. Anna shares how she once felt paralyzed by fear—afraid to speak up, hesitant to share her faith, and constantly worried about what others thought. But everything began to shift when she moved to Kansas City....

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 8 of the Work Toward Wonder Podcast! 🎉 In today’s episode, Gracyn sits down with Selfless Love Ministry founder and college baseball player Ryan Reynolds for a powerful, heart-wrenching, and deeply redemptive conversation about trauma, identity, healing, and hope. Ryan shares his remarkable testimony of surviving childhood abuse, foster care, rejection, and attempts to...

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 7 of the Work Toward Wonder Podcast! 🎉 In today’s episode, Gracyn sits down with Annah Cloin for a vulnerable and uplifting conversation about what it truly means to delight in the Lord—and how everything changes when we do. Annah shares how her view of God shifted from duty to delight, and how choosing to live in awe of His goodness brought freedom, healing, and a dee...

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 6 of the Work Toward Wonder Podcast! 🎉 In today’s episode, Gracyn sits down with Annie Casler of James River Worship for a deep and practical conversation about worship leading, waiting on the Lord, and staying rooted in Jesus—even in the middle of a busy life. Annie shares how she first felt called into worship ministry and the journey that led her to James River. She...

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 5 of the Work Toward Wonder Podcast! 🎉 In today’s episode, Gracyn sits down with Callie Davis, a high school athlete with a heart fully surrendered to God's plan. Together, they dive into a powerful conversation about honoring God through high school sports—and what it looks like when your identity isn’t rooted in performance, but in Christ. Callie shares her personal...

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 4 of the Work Toward Wonder Podcast! 🎉 In today’s episode, Gracyn sits down with Silas Lotzow for an authentic conversation about what it truly means to live your life for Jesus—especially as a teenager. From the pressure of performance in sports, to sharing the gospel, to being a light on social media, we encourage teens to live a life that flows from the heart of the...

Welcome to Season 1 Episode 3 of the Work Toward Wonder Podcast! 🎉 Today, Gracyn sits down with Rachel Fishel to have a messy, honest, and faith-filled conversation about unforgiveness. After her life was flipped upside down by betrayal and divorce, Rachel was faced with a decision: would she surrender the pain to God—or hold onto the hurt? This episode is a powerful testimony of grace, healing,...

Welcome to season 1 episode 2 of the Work Toward Wonder Podcast! 🎉 In this heartfelt episode, Gracyn sits down with her youth pastor, Kelcie, to have an honest conversation about hearing God’s voice while walking through the darkness of depression. After facing the terrifying experience of almost losing her son, Kelcie found herself in a deep pit. Holding onto a vision God had previously given he...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Work Toward Wonder Podcast! 🎉 In this episode, Gracyn sits down with her best friend, Morgan, to share an incredible story of faith, perseverance, and healing. After suffering a serious sports injury that impacted her ability to walk, sleep, and even attend school, Morgan’s future in athletics seemed uncertain. But God had a bigger plan... Through faith an...