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Chased Down by the Love of God – Dan Kilker

“For the first time in my whole life, I looked at myself and self-reflected. I am looking at all these kids, ‘yes, Jesus is the best thing ever. Yes, this is what life is about. Yes, you can have joy and all of this stuff.’ But I don’t have this. I have heard all of the things, but I don’t know all of the things…I could just feel that something happened in this week. Life is not going to be the same anymore and it can’t be.” – Dan Kilker

This week on the Grace Unscripted podcast, we dive into the “crazy” story of Dan Kilker. From chasing the approval of his peers and living to be accepted by those around him to finding love and belonging in the arms of Jesus, Dan’s story is testament to how much the gospel can radically change your life!

If Dan’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. If you are interested in checking out the video of Reckless Love by Cory Asbury that Dan mentions in this episode, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/6xx0d3R2LoU?si=Xu4HoSuwSMVPnL3l

Leading by Example in Our Pursuit of Christ

This week on the Led First Lead Second podcast, we dive into the story of Joel Rayl. Joel has been a part of the Grace Church family for many years and has been a Life Group leader for many of them. He walks us through his ongoing journey of falling in love with Jesus instead of religion, how that has informed his passion for helping other men pursue Christ daily, and details how he has done that through D-groups.

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, God Can Use It All – Stacy Dutt

“Open up your heart. Jesus is knocking and when you look back across your life, you will see that He has been standing next to every step of the journey in the highs and the lows.” – Stacy Dutt

On this week’s episode of Grace Unscripted, we get to hear the powerful story of Stacy Dutt. Stacy’s story is an amazing example how faithful God is in both the highs and lows and a reminder that whether or not we are seeking Him, He is always pursuing us!

If Stacy’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!

Consistency and Effective Communication

On this week’s episode of the Led First Lead Second podcast, we are joined by Adam Rissmiller. Adam is an entrepreneur and marketplace professional who is also greatly involved in the marriage ministry at Grace Church. Adam walks us through his experiences both learning and teaching the value of communication and consistency as a leader and in marriage.

His Good Plans in both Graves and Gardens – Madds Higgins

“It has recently really repositioned me to see that God still has good plans. He is not finished with me yet if I still have breath in my lungs. He is still working, and He’s not done.” – Madds Higgins

This week on Grace Unscripted, we get to hear the story of Madds Higgins! From growing up around the church to fully diving into pursuing God and what he has planned for her, Madds’ story is a beautiful testament to how God can redeem our past and use it for his good while also empowering us to help other people on their journeys as well!

If Madds’ 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!

Leading with Gratitude

On this episode of the Led First Lead Second podcast, we hear from Mark Steller about his jump from the business world into the Sports Ministry world and how what he has learned building teams and connecting people has informed how he does ministry. We also get to hear why he puts such an emphasis on gratitude in both leadership and in life.

Finding Identity in a Savior – Jack Latkovic

“I’m not that person that I used to be. I’m not this person that is still struggling with this daily sin. I am God’s child. He loves me. He loved me during the parties. He loved me my whole life. He loved me when I was sinning. When I will sin, He will still love me.” – Jack Latkovic

On this week’s episode of Grace Unscripted, we dive deep into the story of Jack Latkovic! From chasing after an identity in sports, popularity, and partying to finding his identity in Jesus, Jack’s journey is a beautiful representation of God’s never-ending love and how he pursues us even when we are lost.

If Jack’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!

Healthy Leadership

This week on the Led First Lead Second podcast, we get to hear from Vinny Fisher about what healthy leadership looks like, how the Bible informs the way we lead others, and his journey over the years to where he is now. Vinny Fisher is the founder of several companies and has had a long and successful career in the marketplace. He offers his unique perspective and what he has learned about pursuing Jesus and learning who He has created you to be.

Finding Treasure in the Darkness – Amy Kubbins

“I feel like God gives us these trials to use for His purpose. If I’m not sharing my story. If I’m not ministering to someone. If I’m not relating myself. I understand mental illness. I get it. I lived through it. I hate it. I hate it, but who else is going to listen?” – Amy Kubbins

On this week’s episode of Grace Unscripted, we get to hear the powerful story of Amy Kubbins! Through trauma and heartbreak, Amy’s story is a testament to God’s faithfulness and an amazing example of how He places people around us in our darkest moments.

If Amy’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!

Leading through Relationships

On this episode of the Led First Lead Second podcast, we get to hear from Pastor Brad Deetscreek about building relationships with those you lead and how a relationship with Jesus will enable you to do that better.