FirstCutlervilleCRC

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Welcome to the First Cutlerville Christian Reformed Podcast! Host and Student Ministries Director Sami Kerkstra connects with guests to discuss the people, community and ministries of First Cutlerville CRC, after she has a fun introduction with her co-host Pastor Josh VanDrunen! Check out our sermons on "First Cutlerville Christian Reformed" Podcast https://anchor.fm/fcvsermons

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FirstCutlervilleCRC

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Religion

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www.fcvcrc.org

Latest episode

May 1, 2026

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Episodes

Aryln Jansen Stops by for a Chat! 28.04.2023

On today's episode, Arlyn Jansen come in to chat about Ladies Bible Study, working at the Hallmark store, raising 4 boys and more! We hope you enjoy this fun conversation!

How to plan a Worship Service 21.04.2023

Pastor Josh and Heidi Wassink stopped in to chat about all the things that go into planning a worship service. We talk about some specifics with services like Good Friday and Easter, visual aids, sermon series and more! Enjoy!

High School Youth Group Update! 31.03.2023

On this week's episode, Sami has a couple high school students and one high school leader in to chat about all the things our high school youth group has been up to lately! Enjoy!

The Dykemas stop in for a chat! 24.03.2023

On this week's episode, John and Joan Dykema stop in to chat a bit about their roles here at First Cutlerville.

Time in prayer with Marilyn Pettigrove 17.03.2023

We discuss prayer, worshiping at home, Marilyn's journey with cancer and her precious family.

Catch up with Sami and Pastor Josh 10.03.2023

On today's episode Sami and Pastor Josh discuss some fun things they were able to do recently at Byron Center Christian School and South Christian High School.  

Meet Sherri VanAartsen 03.03.2023

Get to know First Cutlerville's newest staff member, Sherri VanAartsen on today's episode!  We take some time to get to know a little bit about Sherri then go into a fun "game" of This or That?   Enjoy! 

What is a Diaconal Coordinator? 24.02.2023

Mark Vriesman comes in studio this week to tell us a bit about himself and his role here at First Cutlerville at the Diaconal Coordinator! 

Checking in with Sami's roomie, Kenzie Westra 17.02.2023

We chat with Ms. Kenzie Westra about growing up at First Cutlerville, serving as a youth leader and her first year of teaching.

Middle School Retreat Recap Alert! 10.02.2023

On today's episode, two middle school students, Cole VanDrunen and Andrew Syswerda, are in studio to tell us all the fun things that happened at the midle school retreat!  We hope you enjoy this fun episode.  

It's a goofy one 03.02.2023

On today's episode Pastor Josh and Sami discuss some of Sami's favorite things.  We hope you enjoy this light-hearted, fun, silly episode. 

Thy Will be Done with Melissa Troost 27.01.2023

On today's episode, Sami forgets how to do the introduction, but Pastor Josh helps her out.  Then we jump into a great conversation about Melissas life and the times in life when she truly prayed the prayer "Thy will be done".  We hope you enjoy this powerful conversation about life, faith, church community, loss, grief and peace in Chirst.  

Linda Wierenga shares her story 20.01.2023

On today's episode Pastor Josh and Sami recap the high school retreat weekend.  Then Linda Wierenga comes in to share her testimony with us.  It is a beautiful story about how God has worked in her life in so many different ways.  

Meet the Buist's 13.01.2023

Dan and Kathy Buist stop in for a chat on the podcast this week!  We chat about life, being a barber, sewing, service trips and more! :) 

CHRISTMAS TRIVIA ALERT 23.12.2022

Merry Christmas everyone!  On today's episode we have two very special guests, Nick Bosch and Holly Gort.  You may be wondering, "why Nick and Holly?!"  Great question!  They both were born on Christmas!  So, they stop in to chat about life for a bit then we get into a great game of Christmas Trivia.   Enjoy! 

Talking Music with Jeff and Holly Baar 16.12.2022

On today's episode we have Jeff and Holly Baar in to chat about all things music!  The Baar's have been a huge blessing to First Cutlerville over the years with their musical talents, so we thought it would be fun to have them in to chat about it!  We talk about drums, directing, singing, picking the kid's programs, and more!  Enjoy! 

Ministry Updates 09.12.2022

On today's episode we hear from a few different people about how their ministries are going so far this year, as well as a campus visioning update in case you missed the town hall meeting.   Here are the email addresses of the people interviewed if you would like to get involved:  Mark Vriesman (Feeding America food truck) - deacon1@fcvcrc.org  Stephanie VanDrunen (Kid's Hope) - kid...

Girly Pops on the Podcast! 02.12.2022

Prepare yourself for lots of giggles on this episode!  Aubree DeYoung, Taylor Meulenberg, and Hadley VanDrunen join Sami on today's episode!  It is a fun conversation about school, sports, family, church, Sunday school, GEMS, the upcoming Christmas program, and we even discuss some of their hidden talents!  We hope you enjoy this fun/silly conversation.  

Talking With Mrs. Joyce Walstra 18.11.2022

On today's episode Joyce Walstra in in to talk about all things Children's Worship, Preschool, and Stephen's Ministry.  We also chat about the history of softball at First Cutlerville CRC.   *There will be no episode next Friday, due to Thanksgiving! * 

The Impact of Serving with Stan Keen! 11.11.2022

On today's episode Sami chats with Stan Keen about his many service opportunities and the impact they have made on him and others.  

Carrying each other's burdens 04.11.2022

On today's episode, Pastor Josh and Sami chat about carrying people's burdens, and the importance of having people around to support you.  

Ann Faber comes in for a chat! 28.10.2022

On today's episode, First Cutlerville administrative assistant is in the podcast video to chit chat with Sami!  We talk about her role here at First Cutlerville, and what she likes to do when she's not working!  We hope you enjoy this fun conversation :) 

Connie's Cakes and Crafts 21.10.2022

On today's episode Connie Hennip is in studio!  We chat all things that start with the letter "c".  Cakes, cookies, crafts, communion, car driving, childcare and so much more!  We hope you enjoy this fun conversation.  

Pastor Ken stops in for a chat! 14.10.2022

Guest host Pastor Josh interviews Pastor Ken about family, ministry and his secret, not-so-secret, competitive streak. 

Mr. Charlie Bosscher! 07.10.2022

Tune in to today's episode to get to know Charlie Bosscher a bit more!  

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