I was privileged to sit down with one of the Executive Pastors at my local church in Las Vegas, Lee, and his wife, Tanya. The Coates have been in Las Vegas for 31 years and have pastored through the stigmas and stereotypes that circle our city. As Las Vegas locals, we have heard it all -- "Sin City", we all gamble, we all live in hotels, you name it. A conversation that was meant to lift up a city we all love turned into an hour of encouragement for those who have left the church or feel like formal church is not for them or has wronged them in some way. Pastor Lee and Tanya recognize those frustrations but feel deeply the community that comes from the church is worth fighting for. They are passionate, authentic and excited about where God has placed them for the last 31 years. I hope deeply this conversation blesses you the way it did for me, and if you're not a Las Vegas resident, that you learn to "plant" yourself in your city, whether it seems like a conventional place to spread the gospel or not. Find Pastor Lee and Tanya Coate on IG: @leecoate @momcoate Find us on IG: @whereyoureplanted Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/whereyoureplanted --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/molly-mcmanimie/support

On this episode, I was joined by Brennen Creer, co-founder of The Athlete's Corner. The Athlete's Corner is "the sports leader in all things faith, family and philanthropy." Its become a huge community of believers in the world of sports and has allowed so many people in the industry live out their faith boldly. In addition to the community, they've fed millions of people through their partnerships with athletes and their foundations, and they're just getting started.   Personally, Brennen had a very real encounter with God early in his life that led him to prioritize God and God's calling from that point forward. Brennen is bold in his faith and unapologetic in responding to God's direction for his life.   This conversation is a necessary listen for anyone who may have a big idea on their heart they know is from God but the details of how it will all workout may not be clear yet. Brennen is encouraging, uplifting and his faith is all-around inspiring.   Find Brennen on IG: @brennencreer   Find The Athlete's Corner on IG: @athletescornerofficial   Follow us on IG: @whereyoureplantedpodcast   Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/whereyoureplanted --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/molly-mcmanimie/support

Sponsored by Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble (IG: @apocalypticartists) In this episode, I have an honest conversation with Ryan Benavente and Samantha Campbell who are both in the fitness industry in Las Vegas, NV. We discuss everything from their start in the fitness world to the lessons they've encountered and how the gym can be the ultimate space for ministry to occur. Both Ryan and Samantha have created communities within their gyms that allow their clients to show up exactly as they are. The phrase "come as you are" is used a lot inside churches, but its unfortunately not always a phrase that holds true. Spaces like the gym are so important for Christ followers to inhabit because it opens up the opportunity for our stories to collide with those who maybe haven't felt comfortable to walk into a church. You won't want to miss the wisdom these two provide! Find the guests on Instagram: @ryanbenavente_ @sj.thevegasplanner103 Connect with us on Instagram at @whereyoureplantedpodcast! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/molly-mcmanimie/support

I sat down with Savannah Ige and Haley Kennedy, who both married professional MMA fighters. Savannah and her husband, Dan, were born and raised in Hawaii before moving to Las Vegas for his career. Similarly, Haley and her husband, Jeremy, were born and raised in Canada before moving to Las Vegas for his career. Savannah and Haley have both made serious sacrifice in order to support their husbands and go all in on this sport. This conversation will open your eyes to the reality of being married to a professional athlete, specifically those in combat sports, and how leaning on God has been the ultimate superpower to make the most of the season Haley and Savannah are in. Find the guests on Instagram: @savaniimal @haleyakennedy Connect with us on Instagram at @whereyoureplantedpodcast! You can become a part of the WYP community and get access to episodes sooner by subscribing to our Patreon at: patreon.com/whereyoureplanted --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/molly-mcmanimie/support

Sponsored by Nomadic Pizza Trolley (IG: @nomadicpizzatrolley) In this episode, I sit down with Luc DiMarzio and Kat DiMarzio in a discussion about marriage and what that looks like when you're both individually and collectively walking with Jesus. Luc is a worship pastor in Las Vegas, and Kat recently started working for the same church. Luc and Kat have been married for 12 years and are parents of twins. They discuss the beginning of their relationship, the challenges and rewards of getting married at a younger age, and what they've learned along the way. The DiMarzios are incredibly relatable, humble and they keep it real. Couples and singles alike will enjoy their honest insight. Find the guests on Instagram: @lucdimarzio @seekatrock Connect with us on Instagram at @whereyoureplantedpodcast! You can become a part of the WYP community and get access to episodes sooner by subscribing to our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/whereyoureplanted --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/molly-mcmanimie/support