Faithly Stories

Today on the Faithly Stories podcast, host Alicia Lee sits down with Jay Bransford, President & CEO of Best Christian Workplaces, to explore his remarkable faith journey from the corporate world to the mission field in Asia and back again. Jay shares how a leap of faith led him and his wife from a thriving consulting career to nearly two decades of transformative ministry leading anti-trafficki...

Join us on today’s episode of Faithly Stories as host Alicia Lee sits down with Mary Tutterow, author of The Heart of the Caregiver and The Peaceful Caregiver, whose personal journey through caregiving has touched thousands of lives. From leaving a high-powered media career to care for her daughter with special needs and later her mother-in-law with dementia, Mary’s story is a deeply moving portrait...

In this inspiring episode of Faithly Stories, guest Brian Chung, co-founder and CEO of Alabaster, shares with host Alicia Lee how a vision to present Scripture through the lens of design and beauty became a movement that's reshaping how people engage with God’s Word.

From his upbringing in Hawaii in a Buddhist household to a transformative encounter with Christ in college, Brian's pers...

In today’s episode of Faithly Stories, join host Alicia Lee as Lucinda Rojas-Ross shares the remarkable story of how YouVersion grew from a simple website idea in 2007 to a pioneering Bible app with nearly one billion installs worldwide.

Together, we explore the intersection of innovation and mission and how YouVersion continues to meet people in the most personal and powerful ways, from hospital r...

In this powerful episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, we are joined by Lance Witt—pastor, author, and founder of Replenish Ministries—as he shares a candid look into the joys and struggles of ministry leadership in conversation with host Alicia Lee. From the early days in small-town churches to leading global campaigns at Saddleback, Lance opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, burnout, and...

What does it look like when elite digital strategy meets unwavering Kingdom-driven purpose? Join us in finding out throughout this episode of Faithly Stories, as host Alicia Lee sits down with Ben Elmore—entrepreneur, technologist, and founder of Servant—to explore how faith and innovation can work hand in hand to transform the Church’s impact in a digital world. Drawing from a career that spa...

Introducing a global audience to the life of the authentic Jesus is a huge undertaking, and so on this episode of Faithly Stories, host Alicia Lee welcomes Stan Jantz—Global Ambassador for the Come and See Foundation—to explore how a lifetime in Christian publishing led him to one of the most ambitious global media projects of our time: supporting The Chosen.

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Join host Alicia Lee on this episode of the Faithly Stories podcast as she sits down with Robbie Seay—worship leader, songwriter, and EVP of Leader Development at The Worship Initiative—to explore the sacred role of worship leaders in forming Christ-centered communities.

From his early years leading worship alongside David Crowder at Baylor University to mentoring over 11,0...

In this week’s episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, host Alicia Lee is joined by two inspiring voices, Dr. Mike Hayes and Dr. Jeffrey Garner, who have each dedicated their lives to helping others reconnect with God’s love and rediscover joy as they walk in authentic spiritual transformation.

Dr. Hayes, pastor, author, and international ministry leader, shares how his dec...

What if the church of tomorrow looked less like an institution and more like a grassroots movement? Tune in to today’s episode of the Faithly Stories podcast as host Alicia Lee sits down with Eugene Kim, founder of New Wine Collective and Executive Director of the Wild Fig Network, to explore a bold, necessary reimagining of Christian community in today’s spiritual landscape.

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Today, on the Faithly Stories podcast, host Alicia Lee welcomes guest Brian Boyd who was living just blocks from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. As the Twin Towers fell, he and his wife Fran found themselves in the heart of Ground Zero, running for safety with ash and uncertainty clouding the sky. In this gripping episode, Brian shares his firsthand account of that day, the miraculous "God wink" t...

What happens when a web developer says “yes” to a global calling? In this episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, meet Josh Read as he shares with host Alicia Lee how he and his family followed God's lead from the comfort of their home in the U.S. to the mission field of South Africa, via Sweden and Spain. Their decision to become self-funded missionaries transformed every part of their lives, from ...

In this episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, join host Alicia Lee as she welcomes Tracy Mathews, founder of Attune, for a thoughtful conversation on spiritual leadership, discernment, and learning to slow down in a world that constantly pushes us to hurry.

Tracy shares her journey from the fast-paced world of biotech and business strategy to a ministry rooted in helping leaders listen for God's voice....

Today on the Faithly Stories podcast, meet Samura Jones: author, minister, and Area Director for CarePortal NYC—for a powerful conversation with host Alicia Lee on healing, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership.

From surviving trauma in foster care to leaving a secure role at Apple to follow God’s call, Samura’s life is a testimony to radical faith and emotional restoration. Through...

This week, join host Alicia Lee on the Faithly Stories podcast as she welcomes Dr. Joseph Mattera, a global leader, theologian, and author known for calling the Church back to biblical foundations and cultural renewal.

Throughout their discussion, Dr. Mattera shares how an early passion for music gave way to a powerful calling to ministry, leading him from the streets of Brooklyn to international mission...

Today on the Faithly Stories podcast, host Alicia Lee welcomes Sam Hodges, President of Church Initiative - the international ministry behind GriefShare, DivorceCare, and other Christ-centered programs that bring hope to people facing life’s most difficult seasons.

Throughout their conversation, Sam shares how Church Initiative began with a personal story of healing and a small group in a living ro...

In this episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, host Adam Durso is joined by guest Rev. Elliott Johnson—a dynamic leader, innovator, and workplace minister whose life exemplifies what it means to be a “Kingdompreneur.”

Raised on Chicago’s South Side and educated at Howard University, Rev. Johnson has spent decades bridging the worlds of business, public service, and faith. From ad...

Join us on the Faithly Stories podcast, as host Pastor Adam Durso sits down with Bishop Dale Bronner, Founder and Senior Pastor of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral, for a powerful conversation on faith, leadership, and the ideas that shape our lives.

Drawing from decades of experience pastoring one of the nation’s largest churches, Bishop Bronner shares practical wisdom for leaders navigating...

In this episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, Pastor Adam Durso is joined by Pastor Sam Collier, Lead Pastor of Christian Cultural Center Atlanta.

From serving as a 16-year-old music minister to becoming the first Black pastor of Hillsong Atlanta, Pastor Sam’s journey has been defined by courage, vision, and resilience. His story reflects the transformative impact of spiritual mentors and the pow...