The People's Podcast

On this month's podcast we have our Worship Director, Chris Ruble sharing his testimony. Chris grew up loving music and that love of music took him all the way to American Idol Auditions, The X-Factor, and traveling singing doing well over 80-100 shows a year. Chris shares that whole journey and where he is now with you all!

“The idea of spending daily time with God in prayer and in His Word is so foundational to spiritual growth. In this episode we look at the importance of daily time spent with God.”

In this month's podcast, we are looking at a rather taboo subject that comes with alot of stigma. We are talking all about giving to God. Our Podcast for this month is titled, "What Gives? - A Heart and Focus on Giving to God."

This month we have a pre-recorded Q&A with some marriage counselors as we seek to answer some questions on Marriage. 

In this podcast episode, we talk about our job as Christians. That job is to share the good news of Jesus with a lost and dying world. As a Christian we would like to challenge you to start with just "one" person. Who has God put in your path, today, to share Jesus with. We've titled this episode, Who's Next - Sharing Jesus with One More.

In this episode we sit down and talk all about Christmas. What is the Reason for the Season?

We are trained in America to be discontent from the earliest age. In this month's podcast we talk about how you and I can have “An Attitude of Gratitude” despite our current circumstances.

Proverbs 18:21 says, "Death and Life are in the Power of the Tongue." In this episode, we talk about the power and weight that our words carry. The challenge for each one of us is simply this, Speak Life. 

Who doesn't love vacation and down time? But the start of the School Year and Fall brings us back into routine. In this month's podcast we look at the reality of getting back into a routine and we've titled this episode, "Here We Go Again!"

In this episode, Pastor Ethan shares his testimony with our listeners.

Our Youth Pastor and Co-Host Patrick Young shares his testimony of how he came into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

In this episode Pastor Bob Marsh shares his testimony. Throughout this summer we want to encourage you as listeners to share your story with someone else.

When it comes to looking at the men and women in Hebrews Chapter 11 there's often a disconnect. When we see their names in the Bible, we often think they were given more tools than we were given. Each of us can and should be men and woman of faith. In this podcast we dig into how this is achievable even today!

We had a panel discussion this past Sunday at Calvary Bible Church in Lewistown PA and answered some questions on the topic of Anxiety and Depression. 

In this episode, you will hear a powerful personal testimony of how God leads us as we “Break the Chains of Sin”.

In this episode, we're talking about the command that God saw fit to give not only his disciples, before he ascended into heaven, but also every follower of Jesus Christ. And we hope this will give you the boost you need to make this year different than years past. The command was to go make disciples, but how do we do that if we aren't Expanding Our Reach?

Most of us have high lofty goals each New Year, but are we in essence putting the cart before the horse? In this Podcast, we look at a formula that God has prescribed that will create long lasting results for years to come.

The Christmas Season is always highly anticipated.  Even if it's just for a brief moment, Christmas gives the most hopeless people “hope”.  For Centuries, God's people longed for the birth of the promised Messiah who would free them and give Hope. In this Podcast we are going to be looking at how the Hope that Jesus brought over 2,000 years ago is still available today, because Christmas Changes Everything! 

The Christian Life is not a sprint but a Marathon. These last two steps really encapsulate this theme and consistency is key. We all need to set aside time every day to be at the feet of Jesus. Taking this step will set us up for a fruitful and healthy life. 

No matter who you are, admitting you were wrong is difficult to do. In this Podcast we continue looking at the 12 Steps to Recovery and Healing and focus on Making Amends: Empowering People to Make Things Right!

In this episode we look at Steps 7 & 8 in the road to recovery. No one likes admitting that they are wrong, but we all one time or another have eaten a slice of Humble Pie! 

We have been looking at the 12 Steps of Recovery and Healing. And in this episode, we look at The Turning Point with you. These two steps are crucial in the road to recovery!

In this Episode, our Guest on the show, Christian Counselor, Mike Grabill covers a vital step as we look at steps three and four of the twelve steps of Recovery and Healing.

This question that Jesus asked the crippled man by the Pool of Bethesda is the same question you need to ask yourself today, "Do You Want to Be Healed?". This Month on the People's Podcast we start a series on the 12 steps for healing and recovery. 

On this episode of the People's Podcast we explore the Grandparenting Stage or the After Stage. In this stage you must have a mindset shift, from raising children to encouraging adults. We hope and pray that this episode will not only offer guidance, but also the right tools to help you with this last stage in the parenting process.

On this episode of the People's Podcast we explore the Middle Stage of parenting. As we said before, parenting can be a lot, but we have God's help, and lessons to follow from those who have gone before us. We pray that this episode will be a help and encouragement to you, or someone you know, on the middle stages of parenting. 

Let's face it, the job of parenting is no cake walk. It has moments of challenge, but with those moments are also moments of complete joy like non-other! In this episode we are going to be talking about the beginning stages of parenting, in this first part of a three-part series on parenting.

               Depression is real and it's on the rise.  Since the pandemic in 2020, more and more people are struggling with depression in a post-Covid world.  Much of this has been the result of the aftermath of what took place over two years ago, but there is much we see today that is contributing to this disorder that people are facing.  In this podcast, we invite back Christian speaker and counselor, Dr. Don McClune, who has helped a multitude of people dealing with depression over the course of his 30+ years in counseling.  We address some of the major factors leading to this increase in depression and offer guidance and solutions to help you through some of this struggle.  Thanks for listening…

Happy New Year! It's now 2023. In this Episode we discuss a particular healthy habit and that healthy habit is spending time with God each and every day by reading His Word.  Reading the Bible may seem like a daunting task. In this episode we give you some tips when it comes to reading the Bible.

Imagine how Mary must have felt. She literally had the weight of the world on her shoulders as she was told that she was pregnant with the Son of God. I'm sure this wasn't at all what Mary had in mind. In this podcast we are going to explore the details of that very first Christmas. What we'll uncover is that Jesus is much more than we could ever expect!At the end of the podcast is a short clip from Pastor Patrick's New Christmas song, "Celebrate Our King".  (The entirety of the song can be found on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, and Apple Music)

With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away have you ever wondered what really happened at the very first Thanksgiving? In this month's podcast we dive into the History behind the first Thanksgiving, as well as the struggle we all have at times with being Thankful.

It's hard not to look at the book of Jonah and see that we are so much of like him in more ways than one! In this podcast we take a look at the Book of Jonah in its entirety and pull out some truths we all need to apply.

Everyone loves Summer, but no one likes getting back into a routine. As you kick off this new school year, before you get overwhelmed with everything you have to get done, check out our podcast for this month! We give you some key area's you really need to focus on when trying to get back into a routine.

Continuing with our current series, Totally Devoted - Devotional Thoughts Meant to Motivate, Pastor Ethan shares some thoughts on the topic of Affirmation.

This is our second episode in our summer series, Totally Devoted - Devotional Thoughts Meant to Motivate. Leading our discussion is our very own Co-Host and Assistant Pastor, Bob Marsh.  Bob is talking with us about the importance of Humility.

We are kicking off our Summer Series with you, Totally Devoted - "Devotional Thoughts Meant to Motivate".  We are looking at the topic of Loving Your Neighbor. Leading our discussion is our very own Co-Host & Youth Pastor, Patrick Young. 

Our Co-Host and Youth Pastor Patrick Young leads our discussion as we finish out this three-part series on Divorce. We are looking at the HOW. How Can You Save Your Marriage from Divorce?

This is often not a very easy question to answer, "When are the occasions that give allowance for divorce in the Bible?"  What we attempt to do in this episode, is to give you what the Bible says about the "WHEN " of divorce. When is enough, enough, and what does the Bible say about this? Co-Host, Pastor, Bob Marsh is leading this discussion for us!

We live in a time that makes it so convenient, that if it's broken, we can just throw it away and get something new. Many marriages, sadly, follow this same narrative. In this first episode we want to try to tackle the "Why" with you. Why do so many marriages end in divorce? 

In this episode we look at three helps we all need to start 2022 the right way. Those three helps are these: Refresh, Refocus, and Re-engage.

Guest on our show Dr. Howard Houtz shares his insight and expertise on how we are to handle Church and Government.  This is continuing our discussion last month. 

Guest on our show Dr. Howard Houtz shares his insight and expertise on how we are to handle Church and Government.