David Wewer

Uprooted But Deeply Grounded

On this week’s special episode of the Led to Lead podcast, we get to listen in on an episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast with Ben Falkenberg. Ben and his wife Tonya are full-time missionaries with our partner organization in Mazatlan Mexico, Shoulder to Shoulder. We get to hear about their faith journey and how God moved in their lives through a year of language training in Costa Rica and as they prepared to move into full-time missions.

All In for Jesus – Naomi Bogue

“We’re all holding onto something and that is something that we can’t bring into heaven with us. It’s keeping us from going all in for Jesus…” – Naomi Bogue

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the incredible story of Naomi Bogue. From growing up in a large family and experiencing difficult losses at a young age, to the lacrosse and mission fields, Naomi’s story is an incredible representation of how God works in our hearts and stories even as we grow and begin to tell other people about Him. Even when our life’s path is unclear or changes, He is still moving.

If Naomi’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xkOay7mU9SDKbeiRYfNCm?si=2928f6ecc26b47a6

The Need and Love for the Shepherd

On this week’s episode of the Led to Lead podcast, we get to hear from an extraordinary leader, Pastor & Coach Kemp Boyd. Kemp is the Executive Director of an organization based in Akron named Love Akron and he is also the head football coach at Kenmore-Garfield Highschool. Kemp brings his unique perspective and wisdom into a variety of conversations on this episode, including how we should invest in and lead others while ultimately doing everything we do, as unto the Lord.

Surrender the Plan – Leah Bender

“…His plans are always good. It’s scary to surrender because it’s unknown, but that’s faith and trust and knowing that His plans are going to be good.” – Leah Bender

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the touching story of Leah Bender. Leah got to experience the love and faithfulness of God in an incredibly real and tangible way. Through the struggle of infertility and walking through the trials alone, Leah learned both the freedom that comes from surrendering the plan for her life to God and the need to walk through life’s trials with Him.

If Leah’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xkOay7mU9SDKbeiRYfNCm?si=2928f6ecc26b47a6

Bob Combs

On this week’s episode of the Led to Lead podcast, we get to dive into a conversation with Pastor Bob Combs. Pastor Bob is the “father” of Grace Church. He and his wife Julie came to the church in 1973 and have served faithfully for 51 years. Pastor bob shares with us his incredible wisdom on how to follow Jesus and how that can help us live more like Him and lead others well.

Come as You Are – Devin Thompson

“He doesn’t want you to come when your perfect…He loves you even when you are at your worst, when you are at your lowest. When you feel like you’re so broken and no one can love you, He does, and He always will.” – Devin Thompson

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the wild and incredible story of Devin Thompson! From a hectic childhood and studying with Jehovah’s witnesses to Marine bootcamp, Devin’s story is an amazing example of Jesus chasing you down no matter what your life has looked like and how He invites us into the mission of helping make Jesus make sense to others as soon as we give our lives to Him.

If Devin’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xkOay7mU9SDKbeiRYfNCm?si=2928f6ecc26b47a6

Dealing with Conflict

This week on the Led to Lead podcast, we get to hear from Pastor Nate Rayl who is the Pastor of Adult Ministries at the Bath campus of Grace Church. Pastor Nate is going to talk with us about what it looks like to navigate conflict with those around us and how conflict can actually be an incredible opportunity for us to love one another.

Interpersonal Relationships

On this week’s episode of the Led to Lead podcast, we get to hear from Pastor Robby Neidlinger. He is the Pastor of Marriage and Care at the Grace Church Bath Campus. Pastor Robby is going to dive into how interpersonal relationships affect not just our leadership, but also our entire lives and how those relationships impact how we lead others.

Searching for the Light in the Darkness – Jen Dougall

“Why would God create such a beautiful child for her to be harmed so early in her life and be so misunderstood? But now, I can see that I had to get to a place where I also had to be prepared, that I had to trust God and completely surrender to him.” – Jen Dougall

On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the incredible story of Jen Dougall and her family. Jen shares with us the darkest moments of pain and the most beautiful moments of God’s love and grace. Whether it be through the pre-existing communities around them, or the most unexpected people being brought into their lives, Jen and her family’s lives are amazing examples of faith and God’s power!

If Jen’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xkOay7mU9SDKbeiRYfNCm?si=2928f6ecc26b47a6

The Intersection

This week on the Led to Lead podcast, we dive into another special episode highlighting an episode of The Intersection Podcast. The Intersection Podcast is hosted by Pastor & Coach Kemp Boyd, Pastor Jeff Bogue, and Bishop Joey Johnson. On this episode, they focus on what it looks like to lean into love and what it can look like to do that together. If you would like to hear more about The Intersection Podcast, you can find more information and the rest of their episodes here.