Everyday People Podcast

Mike and Nikki talk with Alissa and Bryan Field about how God totally and miraculously transformed their marriage. They explain that they were both living miserably, waiting for the other to make a mistake, until God intervened and changed everything. He gave them both new perspectives, and a community of people to teach and support them, which radically altered the trajectory of their family.

It’s been a while but we’re so excited to be back with you. This week Dustin discusses how he and his family came to the decision to plant a new church in Midland. We also discuss Stonegate’s direction to further the mission of Jesus to Midland, the Permian Basin and the ends of the earth.

Nikki and Mike are back in the studio for the first time since quarantine! In this episode they talk with SGY Minister Chase Gilbert to get insight about what our youth is feeling during these uncertain times. Chase gives great perspective about how to love and lead our young people right now, and also talks about what summer looks like for SGY without camp.

Mike and Nikki are finally back! In keeping with social distancing, they are on a Zoom call talking about what they are learning in this season of quarantine. Together they agree that if listen to what God has for us in this season, we can feel His encouragement to rest and trust in Him.

Have you wondered what God says about our current situation, or where He could possibly be in this uncertain time? At a time like now, it is natural to experience fear and anxiety. In this episode, Josh Gatewood and Jay Mayo talk through some common questions about the anxiety and give a biblical perspective on how we can seek God’s wisdom and comfort in this time.

Mike and Nikki talk to Jerrica and Gage McCoy about their experience as foster care parents. They talk about what they learned as a family, as a couple, and as followers of Jesus. The McCoys speak candidly about what it means to foster, and that bringing new children into your home, even for a little while, means bringing them into your heart forever.   

Lynn Rogers, from Kaleidoscope Ministries, talks with Nikki about how mentoring changes the outlook of the next generation. She speaks from experience of how mentoring changed the trajectory of her life and inspires her to train mentors to lead this generation. She is passionate that mentoring is the single most important thing you can do to insight change in the city.

Paris Wilbanks, the Executive Director of 311 ministries talks with Mike and Nikki about what it means to pour into the next generation. She tells us how she got involved in serving in youth ministry, and explains the importance of being available for kids who need to see adults living for Christ.

Josh, Nikki, and new co-host Mike Aguilera had a great conversation with Matt New about what life looks like since his debut on The Voice. He discusses how he keeps Jesus at the center with a schedule that gets busier and busier every day. As he explains what new things are coming up in his career he speaks passionately about making sure the next generation understands that "the world needs what they have." LA - Single

Josh and Nikki talk to MOPS (Moms of Preschool) directors, Amanda Jones, and Rebecca Maddox. They discuss how important community connection is for young moms. Amanda and Rebecca speak from personal experience about the difficulties of moving to a new place and explain how life-giving it is to find others who understand and can relate in their season of life. They speak candidly about the complexities of motherhood and how Jesus met them in their own struggles.  

Josh and Nikki sit down with Mike Aguilera, a Servant-Leader at Stonegate and manager of local business in Midland. They talk about Mike's journey to faith and dig into some of his insights for personal growth and development. They conclude with some encouragement for the times when we fail or struggle to stay consistent.

Josh Gatewood and Nikki Waller talk with Tyler and Bailey Dodds about their intentional rest during the holidays. Bailey also explains what she calls the “magnificent mundane,” and how she looks for God’s magnificence even in the mundane day to day of life.

Josh and Nikki discuss the intentionality of gratitude with Jake and Jessi Russo. The Russos offer great tips on clearing our schedules and budgeting our time with things that are important to us and our families, allowing more space for gratitude for the things we have instead of frustration with the things we have to do.

In this first episode of Everyday People Josh and Nikki talk with Deputy Chief Greg “Mac” McCright and Lieutenant Doug Crisp of the Midland Police Department. Listen in as they talk about some of the unique and common challenges they face as they seek to follow Jesus and influence others in the everyday stuff of life.