Category: Grace Unscripted

Center Your Life on Him – Rick Perren

“The way you treat the Word of God, is the way you treat the God of the Word. So the burden I have always had is to be in the scriptures. I know in my life that I hear from God and I try to be obedient, but if I don’t hear form God, I’m off on my own tangents.” – Rick Perren


On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Rick Perren. Rick grew up around church, but never saw or knew who Jesus was, that was until he was a young married man and he and his wife Peg met Jesus in pages of scripture. Rick’s story is one of a heart that is so unreservedly in pursuit of God’s own! Listen in as he shares his wisdom, his journey through scripture, and his love for Jesus and those around him!


If Rick’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

Seek First – Cynthia Terry

“What I learned is that, if I wanted to know God, not about him but really know him, I had to move. I had to make a choice and I had to seek him. I had to run after him with abandon. I needed to seek him out and spend time with him, not just praying about me, but knowing about what his plan was for my life so I could follow his will.” – Cynthia Terry


On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Cynthia Terry. From a young age Cynthia’s life was steeped in the church, but it was built around doing things for God. Through family connections and women’s retreats, God was chasing her heart down in a new way, whether she realized it or not. Listen in as Cynthia shares how God kept pursuing her heart and showing her what a life lived in pursuit of him looks like instead of a life lived doing things for him.


If Cynthia’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

He Is Our Ultimate Peace – Austin Shanower

“It makes sense why nothing else in my life has ever satisfied me. It makes so much sense that the people I was trying to put in my life to give me purpose and meaning and joy and peace…no one can offer me that. No sport, no hobby, no substance, no haircut, literally nothing could fill that void.” – Austin Shanower


On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Austin Shanower. From bowling league brawls, young love, and super powers to jumping into vocational ministry, Austin’s story has been a wild ride! Listen in as Austin walks us through the struggles he experienced growing up, the way God worked in his life through the faithfulness of the men around him, and how that ultimately has led him to what he does today!


If Austin’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

Faith Through the Good and the Bad – Deb Curtis

“‘This is where the pathway starts where you are going to experience hard things, but I am going to be there. I am going to take you through it and you are going to be alright and you need to trust me.'” – Deb Curtis


On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Deb Curtis. The only thing as dynamic as Deb’s life has been is the person God has made her to be. From growing up in a family of deep faith and pursuing an exciting career to being blessed with a large family herself and walking with them through the ups and downs of life, Deb’s life story is an example to all of what it looks like to remain deeply reliant on God through the whirlwind that is life!


If Deb’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

Finding Freedom and Purpose in Surrender – Stephen Falbo

“The reason that I was able to say yes to Jesus and what He was asking from me was because I was more in tune with the Holy Spirit at that moment in my life.” – Stephen Falbo


On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Stephen Falbo. From exploring abandoned buildings and looking at the world through the lens of a camera to shifting perspectives and life trajectories, Stephen’s story is an amazing example not only of God’s power to transform our lives, but the power of a heart willing surrender. Listen in as Stephen shares the powerful ways God has moved in his life and how he is now pursuing his calling into ministry!


If Stephen’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

Wherever God Leads – Heidi Bogue

“If all of us can grasp just a little bit more about the love of Jesus, it changes our life. That’s all you need to know!” – Heidi Bogue

On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Heidi Bogue. Heidi’s story is an incredible one! From being born in the U.S. into a bilingual household to quickly moving to Brazil as a child, she got a front row seat to seeing ministry playing out in front of her eyes from a young age. Listen in as we hear from Heidi all about the incredible ways God has moved in her and her family’s lives over and over again!

If Heidi’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

Never Too Broken – Bryce Fast

“The two years of building the life I wanted I completely ditched because I wanted to figure out who Jesus was, and it was the best decision I ever made.” “I went from saving souls physically to saving souls spiritually.” – Bryce Fast

On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Bryce Fast. Bryce grew up in the Akron area was adventurous from the start, which eventually led him to join the Fire Academy. However, life quickly started throwing wrenches in the plan he had for life. Through huge loss at a young age, struggling with mental health, and chasing a life that he thought would fulfill him, Jesus put exactly the right people in his life at the exact right time.

If Bryce’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

Blown Away by God – Beth Cummins

“It was so powerful to watch the actual light and truth and power of Jesus and His forgiveness in real life.” – Beth Cummins

On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Beth Cummins. Listen in as Beth shares her journey from growing up in a small town, focusing on her own goals and ambitions of being a lawyer, to ultimately diving headfirst into community and finding peace in and embracing how God is moving in her life!

If Beth’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

He Sees Me – Maddy Shaffer

“Missions is also here as well. You can go across oceans, but there are people here who need Jesus as well.” – Maddy Shaffer

On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Maddy Shaffer! Maddy grew up in a Christian family surrounded by faith, but in her teen years began to feel isolated from her friends and struggled to see God moving in her life. Listen in to hear how Maddy’s understanding of how God views her changed one Summer at camp and how that has propelled her to where she is today through missions, Bible studies, and all the highs and lows of life!

If Maddy’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

He Hears You – Jamie Petry

“I also could feel Jesus’ love and hope through the whole thing and I think it was the first time I realized that He has always been with me. When I felt alone in church, He was there. When I felt alone in my family or left out, He was there. It took 40 years for me to realize that I was never alone and He was always there for me.” – Jamie Petry

On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get hear the story of Jamie Petry. Jamie grew up in a small town with an everchanging relationship with church. From giving her life to Jesus at a Newsboys concert to her journey of figuring out her identity in Jesus, Jamie shares the incredible ways that Jesus has been working in her life.

If Jamie’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