Try Faith Podcast
Try Faith Podcast
Chad Seagle
Vince Lujan and Chad Seagle have over two decades of collective experience in ministry around the Christian church. Over that time we have heard numerous stories of hope, suffering, joy and the gambit of human emotions as we've shared life with people. This is a place to hear and highlight those stories. To have fun. To laugh. To cry. To celebrate. These are people who gave faith a "try" and how it has impacted their lives.
"Navigating Grey Areas" featuring Luay Ashoo
In this episode, Luay Ashoo shares a powerful testimony of coming to America, being recruited to serve the U.S. government and the tough calls we have to make in life when what we believe doesnt line up with what's required in a situation. Also, Baylee, Vince and Chad share what "restaurants" got them through when money was tight.
Mar 18, 2024
1 hr 40 min
"The Duke of Miracles" featuring Holly and Mark Skinner
In this episode Holly and Mark Skinner sit down to share with us the INCREDIBLE miracle that is their grandson, Duke. Hear a story of a little known disease, hydrocephalus, how Duke baffled doctors and a family's journey through so many days in the unknown. We also get to learn more about Holly and Mark's faith journey, how they met, and their experience serving with a Christian author/pastor Francis Chan. On the front end, Baylee has a game for Chad, "Flip the Script." Chad will attempt to describe theater terms that sound an awful lot like sports terms...
Mar 4, 2024
1 hr 19 min
"The Travel Lens" featuring Lisa Wiedemer
In this episode we hear from Lisa Wiedemer and how international intersections have given her a lens with which to view this corner of the world in a new way. Lisa has been a consistent presence in the Children's ministry at Faith for years, hear how she got started and the myriad of ways she cares for our littles. Also, we get a blast from the past with a new game, "Name That Cartoon" using just the intro song to famous Saturday morning cartoons and more.
Feb 19, 2024
1 hr 9 min
"Transformation: Where do we start?" featuring Amanda Dolin
In this episode we sit down with Life Coach and longtime member of Faith UMC, Amanda Dolin. She shares about her incredible physical transformation and how it all started in an unexpected place. Join us on this conversation of mental, physical and spiritual health. Also in this episode we bring back "Sports with Vince....and Baylee." And hang around at the end for "The Beyond with Baylee"
Feb 5, 2024
1 hr 19 min
Pastor Stefani
On this episode you get to know Pastor Stefani outside of Sunday worship. Hear about her love for books, her call to ministry and her hopes and dreams for Faith UMC. We heard Pastor loves books and created a game called "Plot Twists" just for her where the cast will attempt to give the plot of a story based on the title alone. Also, if you love bloopers, hang around at the end as you get to see just how imperfect we are.
Jan 22, 2024
57 min
Belva Gibson and Bev Schlautzbaum "Finding Your Place"
In this episode: It’s a new season and we’ve got a new cast member! You are going to get to know one of our favorite people, Baylee Davis over the course of this season. Including all her thoughts on aliens as we go to the “Beyond with Baylee.” Our guests in this episode are Belva Gibson and Beverly Schlautzbaum. They are a couple of our wisest members of our community and would make a fine tandem for a buddy cop comedy. Enjoy as they share about their upbringing, faith and how to find your place to serve in a church when you’re new. 
Jan 9, 2024
1 hr 9 min
"The Methodist Movement in Romania" featuring Pastor Rares Calugar
The Methodist church has been in America for hundreds of years, but you can imagine what that first 10 years must have been like? The Methodist movement officially began in Romania in 2011! Hear from Pastor Rares as he shares about how the Methodist movement came to be and the ministries that have popped over up the past decade to tackle the needs and injustices in the city of Cluj, Sibiu and outer villages. From orphans, to outcasts, to refugees from the war in Ukraine; Rares shares incredible stories of how God is taking care of the marginalized and using their community leaders to bring healing and wholeness to these people. As you hear these stories and are moved to help these ministries, you can make a one time or repeating donation here: https://umcmission.org/advance-project/00211a/
May 7, 2023
1 hr 50 min
"The Daycare is here!" with Liz Hancock and Jeni Walsh
Faith UMC was intentionally built to host a daycare, but has gone years without finding the right partner.....until now! This episode features the director of North Texas Love and Care (Liz Hancock) and the Children's Coordinator at Faith (Jeni Walsh). They share about two separate and similar roller coaster journeys that leads to two dreams finally coming true. Hear and celebrate answered prayers in these two incredible stories. Also, you will go back in time to experience Vince and Chad's childhood activities as they tow the line between feral and civilized. If you would like more information on North Texas Love and Care Daycare, you can message them on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NTLC3701
Apr 25, 2023
1 hr 7 min
"Miracle" featuring Dan Rodgers
This isnt the 1980 Miracle on Ice story, this is a TRUE miracle as told by Faith's Dan Rogers. Hear the story of an explosion in his home and how small details and "coincidences" lined up to save his life! You will also get to know Dan better as he shares about the crazy games he played with his brother growing up, how he found faith, and how this miraculous experience has changed him. Vince and Chad also dive into the Advent/Christmas season as they attempt to guess the top Christmas songs of all time.  Interested in this faith community? You can find out ways to get involved here: www.tryfaith.org
Mar 10, 2023
1 hr 42 min
"God Believes in YOU" with Mitch McVicker
In this episode we have Dove Award winning artist and friend of Faith UMC, Mitch McVicker. Mitch shares about his origin story, his influential spiritual mentors, and defining moments that shaped his life. Mitch shares wisdom that feels like one sentence sermons as he explores what it means to have faith through the difficulties of life.  Exclusive: Mitch shares a song from his new album "Behind the Lightning" that you can hear first HERE! And then go see him in concert at Faith UMC on March 5th at 7pm!  Also, Vince and Chad explore the world of targeted ads and each encounter that led to them seeing various ones on their feed. Warning: it confirms everything we already knew.  www.mitchmcvicker.com www.facebook.com/mitchmcvicker www.facebook.com/mitchellmcvickermusic www.facebook.com/theacceptanceofand
Feb 20, 2023
58 min
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