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
27 episodes
Advent Episode 4: Finding Hope Amid Suffering
As we light another candle on the Advent wreath, we invite you to join us in a profound exploration of hope in suffering. We ponder on Romans 5:1-5, reflecting on Jesus' suffering and its implications for our relationship with God, and how it b...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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10:40
Advent Episode 3: Hope and the Nice List
What if the arrival of Jesus was more than just a historical event, but something that can shape our lives today? That's what we, Chris and Matthew, are exploring in this episode of the Real Friends podcast. We delve into the Advent season with...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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6:19
Advent Episode 2: The Arrival of Hope
Embark on a festive journey with us as we explore the profound concept of hope in the second episode of our Advent series. We start with the poignant verses from John, Chapter 1. This week, we traverse from the book of Genesis to the tale of Ab...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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6:06
Advent Episode 1: An Introduction to Advent
Who says the festive season has to be all about hustle and bustle? What if we told you that you could journey through the Christmas season with newfound depth and insight, focusing more on Christ amid the holiday rush? In this enlightening seri...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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9:49
Real Friends Interview | Tommie and Connie Still
Tommy and Connie Steele share their powerful testimonies of faith, from childhood conversions to surviving medical crises through divine intervention. Their story reveals God's faithfulness through life's darkest moments.• Tommy, raised...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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57:30
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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1:00:06
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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44:37
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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46:00
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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49:58
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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53:18
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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1:00:46
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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1:06:19
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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1:08:41
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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1:02:40
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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51:05
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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42:13
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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1:02:59
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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52:08
The Sabbath Day
What is the Sabbath Day? Are Christians required to keep it? Is Sunday the new Sabbath? Find answers to this and much more in this episode of the Real Friends Podcast!
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:16
Real Friends Interview | Wendy and Abby Ridout
Wendy Ridout serves as the Communication Director at Real Life Community Church. In this episode, she shares how she went from growing up in a non-religious home to being passionate about the Lord Jesus Christ. Wendy is WEKU's Memb...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:03
Real Friends Interview | Nick Stepp
Nick Stepp is an avid angler, host of the "Evolving Angler" Podcast, a man's man (except for his love for boy bands), and a committed Christian.This is the rawest and most transparent episode thus far. Nick's story is one of heartache, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:07:36
Real Friends Interview | Ally Trout
After graduating with a Forensic Science Degree from EKU, Ally Trout has decided to stay in Richmond; this Washington state native is loving southern culture. In this episode, you will be encouraged by Ally's testimony, and her lov...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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45:00
Real Friends Interview | Pastor Ken Shiku
Pastor Ken Shiku serves as a pastor in Eldoret, Kenya. After attending Bible School in the United States, Pastor Ken had plans to remain in the land of prosperity and opportunity, but instead followed the Lord's leading to return to Kenya. He a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:51
Real Friends Interview | Don and Lynn Wynn
Don and Lynn Wynn (aka Mr. and Mrs. Clause) have attended Real Life for the past five years. In this episode, you will hear about what it was like to grow up in "the holler," and about the amazing testimony of how God saved their marriage.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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56:04
Real Friends Interview | Chris May
In this episode, Matthew Ridout interviews Chris May, who serves as the Lead Pastor of Real Life Community Church.In the conversation, Pastor Chris talks about his family, shares the secret to 25 years of marriage, and even includes a c...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:05:38
