Sole Podcast

On a Mission From God | Life on Mission Part 3

Jonathan & Adrienne Ferguson share more heart warming stories from Nairobi about the beautiful Kenyan people and the joys and challenges of adoption on the mission field. Ryan Woodburn is also back, as our panel of missionaries discusses the various roles of goers and senders, short term and long term missions, and much more.

Refugees in My Backyard | Life on Mission Part 2

Some mission fields are overseas, others are right next door. Ryan Woodburn shares the stories & adventures of his family’s move to a neighborhood of Muslim refugees to work, share, and minister to their neighbors.

Kenya Calling | Life on Mission Part 1

The best stories in the world come from people who live their life on mission for God. Jonathan & Adrienne Ferguson share their adventures with snakes in the house, baboons in the yard, and God's grace at every turn in Nairobi, Kenya.

Recovery Meets Church | Drugs & Grace Part 4

Inviting recovering addicts to church can be a little scary. Both addicts and church members have some fears to overcome, but the grace that pours out when the church lives its purpose is something to see. Mike Bonomo shares powerful stories and practical wisdom on recovery as a ministry in your church.

Peace-Love-Unity-Respect | Drugs & Grace Part 3

What happens when a group of rave kids take a weekend away from EDM and hard drugs and head off to family-style camp with a bunch of Christians - complete with s’mores and Bibles around the campfire? Rob & Colleen Myers are back with more adventures in grace, and Mike Bonomo joins the discussion as we dig into the Word to find the real peace, love, unity, and respect that drugs just can’t deliver.

Grace for an Addict | Drugs & Grace Part 2

Mike Bonomo was in a very dark place. Drug addiction had ravaged his mind and stolen all that was good in his life. (You know it’s bad when your own mother gets a restraining order). But sometimes the pit is right where God finds you. Mike shares his journey from dope dealer to hope dealer, and Kris & Brad join the conversation to find some Biblical balance on alcohol and addiction. 

Free Mom Hugs at a Rave | Drugs & Grace Part 1

Loud electronic music, thousands of drugged out kids, and… free mom hugs? And pancakes with dad jokes?! Rob and Colleen Myers are the last people you’d expect to see at a rave, but week after week they show up with a group of Christian moms and dads and an RV full of grace. Their compassion is contagious, and their stories will break your heart. You gotta hear this story! (More stories at raveoutreach.com).

Race, Religion, & Identity | Fatherless No More Part 4

What role does skin color play in identity formation? And how does following Jesus affect your cultural identity? Unity with diversity is a beautiful thing, but easier said than done. TeDese and Gabriel join Kris and Brad once more as we open the Word and explore the complex issues of race, religion and identity in Christ. Plus Gabriel shares the incredible story of what happened when the man he shot tracked him down!

Manhood Redefined | Fatherless No More Part 3

How does Jesus rewrite our image of manhood? And how does identity formation happen for boys without a father to look up to? TeDese Ross & Gabriel Nieves work with inner city youth, where fatherlessness and hyper-masculinity dominate the image of manhood. Kris & Brad join the conversation to explore the challenges of mentoring boys and open the Word to find the Biblical characteristics of true manhood.

Teaching Manhood | Fatherless No More Part 2

How do boys learn manhood? Where do the fatherless find role models? TeDese Ross teaches continuation education in inner city Monrovia. They call him the Knucklehead Whisperer. TeDese gets the tough cases, working with kids on probation, in gangs, and on the edge of dropping out - and inspiring them to stay in school and step into responsible adulthood. TeDese joins Kris & Brad to talk manhood, fatherlessness, and identity as he shares his own journey from fatherless youth to man of God. You gotta hear this story!