Alameda Family Talk Podcast

In this episode of Alameda Family Talk, Walter Boyd visits with Youth & Family Minister Lee Langdon and the Alameda Summit Youth Ministry on a Zoom call. What was it like to grow up in south Oklahoma City as a young man of color? The Black Lives Matter campaign and the racism issues being discussed in … Continue reading AFT – Season 4 – Episode 3: Walter Boyd

This season on Alameda Family Talk, Senior Minister Rusty Tugman is talking with Alameda members about how they’re adjusting to life during this COVID-19 pandemic. This week, Rusty talks with Matthew Dowling, minister at Plymouth Church of Christ in Michigan, and a former member at Alameda. Rusty and Matthew talk about COVID-19 and discuss topics, such as why does God allow something like this … Continue reading AFT – Season 4 – Episode 2: Matthew Dowling

This season on Alameda Family Talk, Senior Minister Rusty Tugman is talking with Alameda members about how they’re adjusting to life during this COVID-19 pandemic. This week, Rusty talks with Shannon Mashburn about online schooling. Shannon offers tips for families on how to handle education at home. (AFT’s theme song is taken from Paul Simon’s song You Can Call Me Al. Download this classic … Continue reading AFT – Season 4 – Episode 1: Shannon Mashburn

This season on Alameda Family Talk, Senior Minister Rusty Tugman is diving into a study on the New Testament book of Galatians as a way of setting a broader context for our Sunday sermon series on the fruits of the spirit.  We hope this season encourages you each week as you walk through life with Christ. This week, … Continue reading AFT – Season 3 – Episode 10: Galatians

This season on Alameda Family Talk, Senior Minister Rusty Tugman is diving into a study on the New Testament book of Galatians as a way of setting a broader context for our Sunday sermon series on the fruits of the spirit.  We hope this season encourages you each week as you walk through life with Christ. This week, … Continue reading AFT – Season 3 – Episode 9: Galatians

This season on Alameda Family Talk, Senior Minister Rusty Tugman is diving into a study on the New Testament book of Galatians as a way of setting a broader context for our Sunday sermon series on the fruits of the spirit.  We hope this season encourages you each week as you walk through life with Christ. This week, … Continue reading AFT – Season 3 – Episode 8: Galatians

This season on Alameda Family Talk, Senior Minister Rusty Tugman is diving into a study on the New Testament book of Galatians as a way of setting a broader context for our Sunday sermon series on the fruits of the spirit.  We hope this season encourages you each week as you walk through life with Christ. In this … Continue reading AFT – Season 3 – Episode 7: Galatians

This season on Alameda Family Talk, Senior Minister Rusty Tugman is diving into a study on the New Testament book of Galatians as a way of setting a broader context for our Sunday sermon series on the fruits of the spirit.  We hope this season encourages you each week as you walk through life with Christ. In this … Continue reading AFT – Season 3 – Episode 6: Galatians

This season on Alameda Family Talk, Senior Minister Rusty Tugman is diving into a study on the New Testament book of Galatians as a way of setting a broader context for our Sunday sermon series on the fruits of the spirit.  We hope this season encourages you each week as you walk through life with Christ. In this … Continue reading AFT – Season 3 – Episode 5: Galatians

This season on Alameda Family Talk, Senior Minister Rusty Tugman is diving into a study on the New Testament book of Galatians as a way of setting a broader context for our Sunday sermon series on the fruits of the spirit.  We hope this season encourages you each week as you walk through life with Christ. In this … Continue reading AFT – Season 3 – Episode 4: Galatians

This season on Alameda Family Talk, Senior Minister Rusty Tugman is diving into a study on the New Testament book of Galatians as a way of setting a broader context for our Sunday sermon series on the fruits of the spirit.  We hope this season encourages you each week as you walk through life with Christ. On this … Continue reading AFT – Season 3 – Episode 3: Galatians

This season on Alameda Family Talk, we are diving into a study on the New Testament book of Galatians as a way of setting a broader context for our Sunday sermon series on the fruits of the spirit.  We hope this season encourages you each week as you walk through life with Christ. In this episode, Rusty … Continue reading AFT – Season 3 – Episode 2: Galatians

This season on Alameda Family Talk, we are diving into a study on the New Testament book of Galatians as a way of setting a broader context for our Sunday sermon series on the fruits of the spirit.  We hope this season encourages you each week as you walk through life with Christ. In this episode, … Continue reading AFT Season 3 – Episode 1: Galatians

Martin Shikoku came into my office this week with Alameda member, Todd Robeson. Hearing about Martin and Anne’s ministry in Kenya was fascinating! Listen to how this faithful ministry couple met years ago and how God has used them ever since. Hear about how Todd and Martin connected years ago and the work they were able … Continue reading AFT Season 2 – Episode 5: Martin Shikuku

Brandon Kiefer, our 2017 Summit summer intern, he is finally here! Listen to our fun discussion on his first day in the office. Learn about where he is from, about his family, and why he chose to attend Oklahoma Christian. A combined history major and a band musician, Kiefer loves a good musical. Find out what instrument … Continue reading AFT Season 2 – Episode 4: Brandon “Kiefer”

Charlotte Barnachez in my office recently. She is a lovely woman full of surprises! Find out where she lived overseas when she was first married. Learn about her far-away children, her sandy Texas childhood, and how she is a mother to well over 74 children! Charlotte is a longtime member of Alameda and has served many people in various ways, through various ministries.

We have a hidden treasure who works hard for Alameda week after week, Elda Marroquin. In this episode we learn where Elda is from, the reasons why she left her home country and immigrated to the United States years ago, and how she ended up in Norman, Oklahoma. Do you wonder how immigrants living and working among our church family feel about the current deportation situation in America? Elda offers an insightful perspective. And have you tasted her cooking? She's good, trust me! Listen to this episode and get to know a little more about Elda Marroquin.

This two-time cancer survivor has a vast legacy that extends over decades. I hope you will take a few minutes and get to know JoAnn Belknap.

I was glad to have Serena Norrell come by my office this week. A longtime member of Alameda with quite a life story. Listen to Serena talk about her difficult childhood, dealing with hearing loss, and learning about her Asperger's Syndrome. Learn about her personal ministry to people in need, and why she has such a passion for telling jokes.

Drew Hill came by the office this week. Drew is a senior at Norman North High School here in Norman, Oklahoma. Hear from Drew about transitioning to Norman as a freshman, about his front row view at the recent championship game, and his extensive involvement in student government. Drew also shares about his passion for his youth group, the Theo Boys, and Burnt Cabin Christian Camp.

Payton Minzenmayer stopped by my office for a few minutes to discuss his new life at Alameda. First on the agenda: what in the world kind of name is “Minzenmayer” anyway? Learn about his family, the next college degree he is working on, as well as his Connections Ministry plans for now and into the future. Bonus: … Continue reading AFT Season 1 – Episode 5: Payton Minzenmayer

Tyler Clark and Josie Parker (Alameda members & 2016 summer interns) return to talk about school and life so far this semester. This time they welcomed Brittain Langdon to join the conversation. Charlie Brown or Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer? Listen to these wonderful college students talk about the recent presidential election, share their views on automated cars, and give their analysis … Continue reading AFT Season 1 – Episode 4: College Students on Thanksgiving Break

Stephen Link stops by to visit about Alameda's Celebrate Recovery Ministry.

Eddie Stolz is a longtime member in our Alameda church family. Listen to Eddie talk about his history with Alameda, his ministry with our Widows and Widowers, hospital visitation, and co-leading a Life Group. Also, did you know Eddie is a trained artist? Get to know this wonderful man. He will truly be a blessing in your life.

On their very first day in the office we asked Tyler Clark and Josie Parker (our 2016 Summit Summer Interns) a few questions to help us get to know them a little bit better. Find out why Josie relates to Belle from Disney’s Beauty And The Beast, and discover Tyler’s sinister plans to brainwash middle schoolers on a stranded island (well, kinda).