Growing Together
Step into a virtual garden of spiritual growth and community connection with the "Growing Together" podcast. This podcast is a nurturing space for individuals seeking to deepen their faith, cultivate relationships, and explore the boundless beauty of a shared spiritual journey. Each episode of "Growing Together" is a breath of fresh air, where Pastor Michael, Syd, Nic, Pastor Holly, and Pastor Roger try to navigate the twists and turns of life while staying rooted in faith. Their warm and inviting presence makes you feel like you're sitting in a cozy living room, engaged in a heartfelt conversation with old friends. Diving into topics ranging from personal growth and self-care to building resilient relationships and fostering a sense of community, the podcast aims to equip listeners with the tools to nurture their faith in all aspects of life. Through scripture readings, open discussions, and interviews with experts in various fields, "Growing Together" provides a holistic approach to spiritual development. Whether you're a lifelong believer, a seeker on the spiritual path, or simply someone curious about how faith can shape lives, "Growing Together" offers a welcoming haven for everyone. Tune in during your morning routine, while taking a leisurely stroll, or even during a quiet moment of reflection – the podcast fits seamlessly into your daily life. Join the "Growing Together" community and embark on a journey of discovery, growth, and genuine connection. In a world that can sometimes feel disconnected, this podcast reminds us that nurturing our faith and cultivating meaningful relationships can lead to a life that's deeply fulfilling and spiritually abundant. Subscribe now to start your journey of growing together in faith and fellowship.
Episodes
What do you do when faced with an insurmountable situation that requires intensive prayer and obedience to God's calling on your life? On this week's episode, Nic Affolter and Dale Walker sit down for a one on one conversation about the journey of Jesus and his disciples to the garden of Gethsemane.
The Final hours of his ministry reveal a Jesus we can all relate to. He was filled with emotions of anguish...
Thirty pieces of silver sounds like a payday until you realize what it bought: a kiss in the Garden of Gethsemane and a choice that still shakes people today. We go straight at Judas Iscariot, not to sensationalize betrayal, but to understand the slow drift that can happen when money, pride, and disappointment start steering the heart.
We talk through what Scripture does and doesn’t say about Judas, includi...
Ever planned for smooth sailing and got a squall instead? We open with a cruise that starts rough—cold wind, rocking decks, and dashed expectations—before sun finally breaks through in Nassau and Bimini. Back home, the week tightens: a beloved cat’s sudden illness and looming vet bills, a make-or-break home appraisal that lands in our favor, and leadership changes at work that unsettle the routine. It’s the perfect ...
Ever feel your heart lift during a hymn while your hands stay at your sides? We unpack the many shapes of worship—joyful shouts, quiet tears, and the steady listening that honors God as much as any chorus. Our talk moves from light banter about cruises and hockey to a deep dive on why some songs hit like a prayer and others fade like background noise, and how the sermon can refill an empty week when worship first se...
Ever felt like faith got quiet while the world got loud? We lean into a bold idea—faith with intensity—by pairing the fire of old-school wrestling promos with the unflinching clarity of the prophet Isaiah. Not for shock value, but because Isaiah’s words cut through performance, call out empty rituals, and chart a path from judgment to grace with a force that still shakes hearts today.
We unpack Isaiah speak...
Ever feel like your relationship is a flight that hits sudden turbulence, and you’re not sure who’s flying the plane? We get honest about love that starts with a spark and survives with a spine—how shared faith, daily grace, and practical habits turn romance into resilience. With Nick, Margie, and Dale at the table, we move from grocery hauls and wind-tunnel parking lots to the real work of being equally yoked. Attr...
What do you do when compassion collides with conflict? We dig into the real tension between our call to share the gospel and the moments when people resist, test boundaries, or demand help on their terms. A vivid story from our church sets the stage: a young man asks for aid, rejects prayer, and later calls for money, forcing a choice between kindness and enabling. From there, we get honest about how often this same...
One hour on a Monday night changed the rhythm of our home. We set out a simple spread, opened Matthew, and let everyone read: the overworked, the on-fire convert, the skeptic twin, the quiet absorber, the mom who learns by asking out loud. What started as an awkward experiment became a steady ritual that softened anxiety, rebuilt old bonds, and made room for messy, honest questions about God without anyone feeling s...
What holds a family together when the ground keeps shifting? We sit down with Margaret for a raw, generous conversation about marriage dynamics, mother-hearts, and the faith that steadies a growing, blended household. Our story opens with honest contrasts—one of us overthinks, the other gets things done—and moves into the real-life pressures of expanding holidays, new marriages, and the daily choice to love in the m...
The room is different, the roles have shifted, and the question hangs in the air: do we keep going when the team changes? We open up about that moment—how doubt crept in, how an honest conversation reset the course, and why we chose to carry the mission forward anyway. What starts as a behind-the-scenes reset grows into a deeper exploration of standing alone, anxiety in a loud world, and the kind of prayer that soun...
The room feels different this season—and that’s exactly the point. We’re stepping into a new format with Dale joining the mic, trading comfort for curiosity, and turning the page toward a year of intentional faith. From small-town Ohio to ancient Mesopotamia, we draw a straight line between everyday choices and one of Scripture’s boldest acts of trust: Noah building a massive ark on dry land because God said so.
Ever felt like you need to “get your life together” before you can approach God? We’ve been there. We start light—snow days, sleep struggles, and the comfort of old radio voices—then head straight into the heart of it: why so many people stall out spiritually because they don’t feel good enough, smart enough, or clean enough to belong. We share real stories of showing up to church in work gear, hats, and messy moods...
What if the season that promises wonder is actually training us to want more and feel less? We dive into the quiet tug-of-war between expectation and faith, starting with the relatable mess: kids firing off Amazon lists like invoices, adults exchanging gift cards out of obligation, and algorithms turning whispers into must-buys. It’s funny until it isn’t—because that same cycle can hijack prayer, family rhythms, and...
What if the quickest way to steady your heart is to change the voices around you and the words that leave your mouth? We start with real life—hikes that humbled our lungs, caves that tested our preparation, and job shifts that revived old anxieties—to show why encouragement and discernment are survival skills, not side quests. From there, we open Scripture and get practical about how to build a life that resists pan...
We swap beloved Thanksgiving dishes, laugh about cranberry sauce wars, and share the rituals that keep the peace when families gather. The talk widens to seasonal blues, year-round generosity, and the parenting choices that make holidays kinder for kids.
• favorite Thanksgiving foods and recipe memories
• cranberry sauce opinions and stuffing preferences
• family boundaries for holiday travel and ho...
A gold “ticket to hell” bumper sticker shouldn’t be profound, but it jolted us. That small joke pulled a thread that led to bigger questions: Why do so many people shrug at hell? How did music, media, and memes convince us that darkness looks brave and light looks boring? And what if the truth about hell isn’t camaraderie in the flames, but isolation, misery, and the absence of God’s presence?
We dig into h...
A totaled car, every airbag deployed, and a calm voice over OnStar. That’s how our conversation opens—and the shock, gratitude, and timing of what followed become a surprising doorway into a bigger question: how do we hold joy, safety, and faith as Halloween rolls around?
We trace the tangled roots of the season—from Salem’s tragic trials and the unfair seizure of women’s property, to older European customs...
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