JCC: Jamuligans

Pastor Gary shares two impactful stories of ordinary people on Willow Street, one of an unexpected villain and one of a generous, graceful hero. The kind of people whom we surround ourselves with will make lasting influences on the people we become.

Pastor Gary describes one of the most thrilling and painful moments in Willow history, the day of Denny's daring demise. Are you putting value in the exciting and exhilarating things of this world? Or are you guarding your heart and life for faithful service to the Lord? Part 8 of a series "A Street Called Willow"

Ryan jumps on ZOOM with Justin Benedict in Costa Rica. Justin will be hosting a short-term team from JCC this month, and the two of them talk about how senders (like JCC) and goers (like the Benedicts and our team of 18) work together to bring the good news of forgiveness to the nations.

Ryan wrangles another JCC Elder to hear what he loves, what he's reading, what he can't wait for, and what he targets in the donut box on Sunday mornings. SPOILER: It's not even a donut!

What's the best week of the year? Okay, the best week besides Christmas. And maybe your birthday week. MISSIONS WEEK, of course. Pastor Ryan previews the events and introduces our new Missionary of the Month, via video interview from 13 hours and 45 minutes ahead of our time zone. Find out about JCC's exciting fall short-term trip as we seek to "go and make disciples of all nations."

Long-time JCC missionary Sara Wade prepares to use her specific skillset to serve the Ukrainian people again. Hear her describe her upcoming trip to Romania to help with refugees of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Pastor Gary remembers a time on Willow Street where they built the greatest fort ever, or at least that's what they thought. What's your faith built out of? Is it made of stuff that will last? Do you take the time to build it well...and do you trust in the One who can keep you standing strong?

An old familiar friend joins the show--Vic Murphy of Action Sports Outreach. Vic updates us on the past year since their relocation to Tennessee and on the spiritual hunger that he is seeing from places as far away as Kenya and England, to as close as Colorado and Connecticut.

Pastor Ryan interviews G, one of the two Asian women you've heard so much about the past few years. Numerous JCC members have helped her and her aunt grow in their faith and their English language skills. Hear G's full story here and find out what incredible new twists and turns have happened for her in 2022....as she says, "God is amazing!"

Missionary kids are some of the most wonderful people in the world. Ryan welcomes two future world-changers to the podcast to talk about their adjustment to life overseas. They'll talk about new foods, new animals, and new friends that they've made in Asia. And whenever you put a microphone on an 8 and 10 year old, you never know what you'll get!

Pastor Ryan catches up with David and Mandy, workers that JCC has sent to Asia. Their first two years in medical service overseas have been challenging but also wonderful as they start a long-term work there. Hear what their first Christmas was like, how house-hunting works in that context, and how Jesus tragically fits on an altar with other gods in a Hindu setting.

Associate Pastor Ryan Murphy welcomes Cole Loftis to the staff by asking him how long it takes him to read his one-minute Bible and playing two games--Two Truths and a Lie and Mt. Rushmore. Plus, Cole's top 10 favorite worship songs written for tubas.

Pastor Ryan interviews John King in the 2nd of our 3 interviews with the JCC elders. Find out when John became a Jamuligan, what he's reading in his early morning devotions, and whether stuffing belongs inside or outside the bird. Also, decide for yourself whether real men can use the word "dollop" or not.

Nate Smith of Navigators Ministry joins the show today to update us on the discipleship ministry that he and wife Joy conduct among Navy military families in Coronado, California.