Potomac People

Have you ever gone camping before? If so, you’ll know that it's the perfect place for families and small groups to relax, refresh and reconnect with our Creator! Camp Blue Ridge (CBR) located in Montebello, Virginia offers the perfect getaway for guests to enjoy nature and separate from the noise and distractions of daily life. Though 2020 has been quite the year, CBR has experienced some remarkable things. In this episode of Potomac People, we will be talking to CBR directors, Ray Queen and Julie Minnick about the exciting changes and blessings.Music Credit: Chad Crouch, Ketsa

During these times of uncertainty, it's easy to look at everything as insurmountable. Business, schools, and churches are all feeling the terrible sting of Covid-19. However, Courthouse Road Seventh-day Adventist Church of North Chesterfield, Virginia has been finding creative ways to connect to its members and the surrounding community. Join in on the conversation, as we speak with Dr. Heather Crews, pastor of Courthouse Road Church. This is one story you're not going to want to miss!

There are moments in life where we think we have it all figured out. We plan our moves, take the necessary courses, meet the right people, and get the job. But what happens when life throws you different signs toward a different purpose? On this episode of Potomac People, our guest, Pastor Kosly Joseph, experienced just that! Get ready for a story like none other!

I began my graduate school journey with an F in a class. Yes, you heard that right. My GPA starting out was 1.7. Here is my story.

If someone were to ever offer you $1,000 to prove to them that the Bible says something differently than what you were taught – would you take them up on it? I’m sure the answer for most would be yes without hesitation. Today our guest has an interesting story of how he tried to prove his teacher wrong for $1,000 and how the result forever changed his life and perspective.

"You Christians are always persecuting people in the east in Jesus' name!" he rambled on. Suddenly, the man pulled out a shiny object from the pocket of his hoodie. "Lord, please tell me that's a phone ..." I prayed in my mind. Seeing a handle and a trigger, I realized that it wasn't a cellphone - it was a gun. Jonathan and I slowly moved to the edge of our seats, ready for anything.

Here's a quick trivia question: What do FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, Ellen G. White and Artist Harry Anderson all have in common? No, it's not that they aren't alive anymore. However, if you still don't know the answer, stick around to find out more on Potomac People Podcast.