Real Friends Podcast
This podcast is dedicated to amplifying community within Real Life Community Church. The episodes will include interviews of our Real Life Community Church members and regular attendees. Listen to hear their backgrounds, testimonies, hobbies, and much more. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
34 episodes
Real Friends Interview | Randy Rosanbalm
Randy Rosanbalm has been part of Real Life Community Church since its inception. Join us on this episode, Randy shares about his faith and family, This episode includes:• A humorous recounting of a parking lot mishap...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:00:21
Real Friends Interview | Ron and Kay Hamm
Ron and Kay Hamm share their transformative journeys from brokenness to acceptance through faith and community. Their stories highlight the importance of relational evangelism, the strength found in church community, and the significance of Chr...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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44:52
Real Friends Interview | Quinn Fulgham
What happens when a young Texan's journey through faith, family, and favorite cartoons unfolds on the Real Friends Podcast? Meet Quinn Fulgham, our spirited twelve-year-old guest who shares his story with warmth and sincerity. Alongside Wendy W...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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46:15
Real Friends Interview | Winston Bales
It is our privilege to introduce a longtime friend of Real Life, Winston Bales, a thirty-eye year member of our church. His deep connection to our current church building, once a bustling hospital where his mother worked, adds a nostalgic touch...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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50:13
Real Friends Interview | Steven and Janet Ramlal
Ever wondered how a small-town upbringing intersects with a childhood in Trinidad? Listen as Janet shares her roots in Atlanta, Illinois, and the musical legacy of her Assembly of God family, while Steven recounts his grandmother's extraordinar...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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53:33
Advent 22: The Transforming Power of God's Love
Have you ever considered how love can completely reshape your life? Our final Advent series episode is an emotional exploration of that very idea, guided by the wisdom found in 1 John chapter 4. We unwrap the transformative power of God's love,...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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14:06
Advent Episode 21: Love's Atonement and the Redemptive Power of the Christmas Story
Embark on a journey into the heart of Advent's most profound theme: love and its atoning power. Today's conversation, enriched by Matthew's daughter, Abby's, insights, shines a spotlight on the often overlooked yet crucial concept of propitiati...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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8:28
Advent Episode 20: The Life-Giving Love of God
As we extinguish the Advent candles, we linger in the warm glow of our most cherished theme: love. Aided by the profound words from 1 John 4:7-9, we unwrap the Christmas narrative and its portrayal of God's ultimate act of love. This isn't just...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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8:40
Advent Episode 19: Unearthing Boundless Joy Through Christ
Ready to unearth the boundless joy and identity rooted in Jesus Christ? Brace yourself as we journey into the heart of Christian joy, revealing the life-transforming blessings we've received through Him. From the liberating gift of salvation to...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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8:25
Advent Episode 18: Joy Through Maintaining a Right View of Self
Ever wondered about the role of humility in maintaining joy, especially in the face of divine favor? Drawing from the biblical story of Mary, mother of Jesus, we explore how she preserved her joy by maintaining an accurate view of herself- a hu...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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7:08
Advent Episode 17: Joy Through Trusting the All-Powerful God
Ever wondered how to cultivate Christian joy amidst challenging times? This episode is a spiritual journey through Mary’s song, where we explore how she found joy in her moment of fear and uncertainty by seeing God as omnipotent and all-powerfu...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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7:51
Advent Episode 16: Emulating Mary's Joyful Response to the Divine Proclamation
What if joy isn't just a fleeting feeling, but a profound emotion deeply rooted in the soul? In this episode, we explore how Christian joy is not self-generated but is born out of witnessing the beauty of Christ in the Word and the world....
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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8:10
Advent Episode 15: People of Joy
This episode not only uncovers the joyful identity of Christians but also illuminates the complex nature of Christian joy. It's not about being perpetually upbeat or discarding sorrow; rather, it's about recognizing the profound contentment and...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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6:46
Advent Episode 14: Trusting God in the High-Wire Act for Divine Peace
As we unpack this episode, we explore the transformative power of obedience in cultivating peace, and turn the spotlight on John 14:27, a beautiful promise from Jesus about gifting His peace to us. Remember, trusting God may be a hi...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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18:29
Advent Episode 13: Peace Through Obedience
Ever wished for tranquility amidst life's turmoil? We promise an insightful journey that explores achieving enduring peace through obedience to God's commandments in this captivating episode of the Real Friends podcast. Drawing parallels from t...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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10:09
Advent Episode 12: Peace through Prayer
Does the idea of peace seem elusive to you, a concept that is often mentioned but never truly experienced? Brace yourself for an enriching discussion on how to experience a three-fold peace - with God, within oneself, and with others - and the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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12:13
Advent Episode 11: Peace with Others
In this 11th Advent episode, Chris, Matthew, and Tyler point out the progressive nature of Shalom (peace): Peace with God leads to peace with self, and peace with self leads to peace with others. Learn how to make your family gatherings a littl...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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11:52
Real Friends Interview | Bud Koenig: An Idahoan's Path to Kentucky and Christ-Centered Life
Have you ever wondered what it's like to swap rugged Idaho for genteel Kentucky and how such a shift might change the pronunciation of your last name? Join us for a fascinating conversation with our friend, Bud Koenig, as we unpack his journey ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:01:01
Real Friends Interview | Charity Price
For years, talk of mental health issues has been taboo within many church communities; thankfully, that is changing. In this episode, Charity transparently shares her battle with mental health and offers encouragement to those who may struggle ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:06:34
Real Friends Interview | Brock Rubsam
Although not a member of Real Life Community Church, Brock Rubsam is undoubtedly a "Real Friend" of our church family. He is a faithful husband, a loving father, and a "metro-Jethro" (listen to this episode to find out what that means)....
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:08:56
Real Friends Interview | Jerry and Kasey Veach
Jerry and Kasey Veach are no strangers to suffering. Fourteen years ago, Kasey had a debilitating stroke; Jerry was left to care for his wife and three small children. Though their lives have not been easy, God has been faithful, and His...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:02:55
Real Friends Interview | Jan Koenig
For the last seven years, Jan Koenig and her husband, Bud, have relentlessly served the people of Real Life Community Church. Jan's contagious love for the Lord is clearly seen in her words and works. In this episode, Jan shares st...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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51:20
Real Friends Interview | Casey Price
For years, Charity Price prayed that her husband would return to the Lord and attend Real Life Community Church with her and their three children. The God that is able to do "exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think" answered...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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42:28
Real Friends Interview | Jodi Fulgham
Meet the new executive assistant at Real Life Community Church. Jodi Fulgham is a dedicated wife and mother, a jack of all trades, and the newest staff member at Real Life. In this episode, Jodi shares her testimony, parenting tips...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:03:14
Real Friends Interview | The REAL Santa Clause
We are excited to kick off the Real Friends Podcast season two with none other than Jolly Old' Saint Nick. In this episode, Santa shares stories that will make you laugh and cry and remind you of Christmas's true meaning. He was so kind to answ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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52:23