What happens when a skeptical alcoholic, grieving the loss of his wife and daughter, reluctantly joins a trip to Israel surrounded by believers?

In this episode of This Way, I sit down with author Steve Rogers to discuss his book In the Room — a powerful story of addiction, grief, surrender, faith, and redemption. Together we explore the reality that Jesus does not wait for us to “get our lives together” before meeting us in our pain and brokenness.

Our conversation touches on the struggles of letting go of what is familiar, even when it harms us, the importance of healing in community, and the truth that the Church is not made up of perfect people, but of broken people learning daily to surrender to God’s grace.

This is an honest and hope-filled conversation for anyone who has ever wrestled with doubt, addiction, fear, grief, or the challenge of trusting God with the unknown.

What's In Your Backpack? | 1 Samuel 8

Israel wanted a king.

Not because God had failed them.
Not because He had abandoned them.
They simply wanted to be like everyone else.

In this episode of This Way, we journey from ancient Rome to 1 Samuel 8 and discover a timeless truth: whenever fear grows loud, we're tempted to place our trust in visible kings instead of our invisible King.

But before we judge Israel too quickly, there's a question we need to ask ourselves:

What's in your backpack?

Are you carrying ambition, approval, comfort, control, security, or something else that has quietly taken the throne of your heart?

Join me as we explore what happens when we trade God's rule for counterfeit kings—and how Jesus invites us to travel lighter on the Narrow Way.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8

🎒 Includes practical challenges to help you identify and surrender the weight you've been carrying.

God Thundered | 1 Samuel 7:7–13

What do Dunkirk and Mizpah have in common?

In one of Israel's most vulnerable moments, the Philistine army advanced while God's people stood weaponless, repentant, and dependent upon Him. As Samuel offered sacrifice and Israel cried out for mercy, God Himself stepped into the battle—and thundered.

Join Kelly-Lynne as we explore the powerful story of 1 Samuel 7 and discover what happens when surrender replaces self-reliance, repentance replaces striving, and heaven answers the cries of God's people.