This is My Story
This Is My Story Podcast
Evan's Story Part II: Living on Your Own Terms
April 29, 2024 • Pastor Austin Karick, Evan Kerstetter
**Please note that during this episode topics such as self-harm, eating disorders, and depression will be discussed. If any of that is a trigger for you we encourage you to visit one of the other amazing stories on the podcast.** Today, Evan Kerstetter is sharing Part Two of his testimony. Be sure to go back to last week's episode to catch Part I before listening to this episode. In this episode, Evan picks up his story at the point where he is being taken in the middle of the night and we find out that his parents have enlisted him into a boarding school for teens in similar struggles to his. Evan candidly shares his life on "the ranch" and how even through the difficult times there, God opened his eyes and helped him to find freedom! In this episode, we also discuss: - Evan's life on "the ranch" which was extremely difficult - how spending time in God's Word opened his eyes - what it was like for him to come home after a year at "the ranch" - how God has used Evan's testimony to reach others - the gift of freedom that comes from following Christ This is the last episode of Season 2 of This is My Story! Subscribe to get season 3 when we release it! Watch This is My Story on YouTube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=plsjr0nc0xozucsp65apdox567qhavx61t&si=vltp-ggqtb615p4l Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: http://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania http://victorychurch.org/locations
Evan's Story Part I: Living on Your Own Terms
April 22, 2024 • Pastor Austin Karick, Evan Kerstetter
**Please note that during this episode topics such as self-harm, eating disorders, and depression will be discussed. If any of that is a trigger for you we encourage you to visit one of the other amazing stories on the podcast.** Today, Evan Kerstetter is joining us to share his journey of faith filled with ups and downs that you will not expect (really, you have no idea what to expect). He shares that in high school he found himself walking down a dark path but after a head injury, everything escalated...and not for the better. Evan shares how living on his own terms didn't lead to a healthy lifestyle. In this episode, we also discuss: - the impact a head injury had on Evan's life - living in an angry mindset - the importance of talking to others and bringing them into your struggles - owning up to your bad decisions and not blaming others - the importance of having healthy coping mechanisms - how God can redeem your past Part II of Evan's story will be released next Monday! Subscribe to be notified! Watch This is My Story on YouTube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=plsjr0nc0xozucsp65apdox567qhavx61t&si=vltp-ggqtb615p4l Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: http://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania http://victorychurch.org/locations
Nick & Kylie Jo's Story: Thriving in Obscurity
Pastor Austin Karick, Pastor Nick Smith, Kylie Jo Smith
Today, Nick & Kylie Jo Smith are joining us on the podcast to share how God helped them to thrive in obscurity. They had ideas for what their life would look like but God gave them a strong calling, outside of their comfort zone. With every step, God provided for them. Nick & Kylie Jo attend Victory Church's Greenfield Location in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In today's episode, we discuss: - listening for God's voice - wrestling with God's calling on their lives but ultimately leaning into Him - trusting God in the unknown - what ministry looks like with a family - ministry in a busy city vs a very small town You can find more Nick & Kylie Jo on their own podcast! https://http://www.nixmythpodcast.com Watch This is My Story on YouTube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=plsjr0nc0xozucsp65apdox567qhavx61t&si=kwvbxfnwpny77cf2 Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: http://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania http://victorychurch.org/locations
Sara's Story: Letting Go of the Past & Being Brave
April 8, 2024 • Pastor Austin Karick, Kelly Walldeyer, Sara Mueller
Today, Sara Mueller bravely shares her story of finding freedom and stepping in to live the full life God has planned for her. In this episode, we discuss: - her experience in a Freedom Group - the importance of discovering things that are holding you back, even if you thought they weren't, so that you can live a full life - the importance of a healthy mindset - not allowing singleness to be your identity - being filled with the Holy Spirit and the difference it made in Sara's life Subscribe to https://studio.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6g to receive new episodes of This is My Story on Mondays! Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: http://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania http://victorychurch.org/locations
Jenn's Story: Serving the Homeless Community
March 25, 2024 • Pastor Austin Karick, Jenn Hollinger
Today we hear from our friend Jenn Hollinger who is on staff at the Columbia Dream Center in Columbia, Pennsylvania. Columbia Dream Center serves the community through food, shelter, clothing, and resources. Jenn also attends Victory Church Columbia and we are thankful for her heart to Make a Difference. In today's episode, we discuss: - being open to God's calling on your life, even when it seems unexpected - breaking the stigma around the homeless community - how anyone can make a difference - what the Columbia Dream Center is doing in the community - how families can serve together Subscribe to receive new episodes on Mondays! Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: http://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania http://victorychurch.org/locations Watch on YouTube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=plsjr0nc0xozucsp65apdox567qhavx61t&si=f7zmakl55dd2a12y
Brian's Story: Going All In
March 18, 2024 • Pastor Austin Karick, Brian Simmons
Meet Brian Simmons, a dear friend of ours that shares how he found himself attending church but wasn't really IN the church. After hearing a life-changing message in 2022, Brian felt convicted to be ‘all-in’ for the Lord and step further into a deeper personal relationship with Christ through prayer, His Word, and getting involved at church. In this episode, we discuss: - how the Lord desires for us to be on fire for him - making the Lord your priority by spending intentional time with Him in prayer and reading His word - getting involved in the church through groups and serve teams - how God ministers to others when we are obedient to Him Subscribe to This Is My Story to receive new episodes on Mondays! Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa/http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: https://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania https://victorychurch.org/locations Watch This Is My Story on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6ghttp://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6g
Nate's Story Part II: Finding His Identity in Christ
Pastor Austin Karick, Nate King
We are joined again by Nate King from Episode 1; come along as we continue to hear his story of struggling with gay identity and where he is now spiritually after finding his identity in Christ. Conflicted knowing the life he was living was contradicting God’s word, Nate found that there is nothing that you can do that God can’t heal. Listen to hear more about Nate’s journey of identity and self-worth. In this episode, we discuss: God loving you, not because you don’t sin but in spite of your sin The importance of finding community that poured grace and love into him while also encouraging with truth and walking alongside him Turning your greatest misery into your greatest ministry Letting go of your own desires and surrendering them to the Lord Discovering that there is renewal through God! Subscribe to This Is My Story to receive new episodes on Mondays! Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa/http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: https://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania https://victorychurch.org/locations Watch This Is My Story on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6ghttp://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6g
Nate's Story Part I: Finding His Identity in Christ
March 3, 2024 • Austin Karick, Nate King • John 15:16, John 1:12, 1 Corinthians 3:23
Meet Nate King, who grew up in the church and never stopped pursuing God during his struggles with gay identity vs his identity in Christ. The Lord never stopped running after Nate on his journey to discover who he was as a child of God. Listen to hear about the transformation that took place in his life and how he found his identity in Christ! In this episode, we discuss: - how Nate wanted to express himself and join a community that "felt" natural and how he ended up finding community in the church - finding freedom in fellowship with others and coming together in prayer - how the devil wants to isolate us and not have people fighting alongside us pointing others to Christ first, allowing God to continue to reveal himself to them through grace, love, and truth Subscribe to receive new episodes on Mondays! Watch on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyvkgm08l8o Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=quffluhqbwfjr25iqxjinfrlagdza1cyrtfxx2hregfsz3xbq3jtc0tsam9aynayntf5rtdybxjkm0g4uflhofnplug5aedodxvpzu1ravhtv0k4vvllcvfocfjha1ninnljtjvnmmxublbjszdpmfdymlq2y2zommryeuzyateysdbmdxnhnhv1d05kwwfqafi4ywxievhksq&q=https%3a%2f%2fwww.instagram.com%2fvictorychurchpa%2f&v=iyvkgm08l8ohttp://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: http://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania http://victorychurch.org/locations
Sean & Kelly's Story: Making Music a Ministry
December 11, 2023 • Austin Karick, Sean , Kelly Green
Meet Sean and Kelly Green, Sean is the frontman of Behold the Beloved, and Kelly is the band manager. God put a clear calling on Sean and Kelly's life to do ministry through music, it took a lot of faith and trust in the Lord and the Lord always provided! In this episode we discuss: - being obedient to what the Lord is asking you to do - Sean's steps to becoming the frontman of a Christian heavy rock band - how God provided for them when they took a leap of faith - how they use their music as a ministry Learn more about Behold the Beloved: https://beholdthebelovedmusic.com Learn more about their women's ministry "My Beloved" https://beholdthebelovedmusic.com/mybeloved Season two of This is My Story will come out in 2024! 🙌 Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: http://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania http://victorychurch.org/locations
Chris's Story: Life Change as a High School Athlete
December 4, 2023 • Pastor Chris Smeltz, Austin Karick • Matthew 5:6, 1 John 2:15–17
Meet Chris, one of the pastors on staff at Victory Church. Today on the podcast, Chris shares his story as a high school athlete who sought fulfillment and value in relationships and accomplishments. Today on the podcast we discussed: - common things high school athletes struggle with - what it looks like to seek fulfillment through relationships and accomplishments - the role that mentors played in his life and the importance of being in a gracious, Christian community Subscribe to This Is My Story to receive new episodes on Mondays! Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa/http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: https://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania https://victorychurch.org/locations Watch This Is My Story on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6ghttp://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6g
Jonny's Story: My Journey To Find Jesus
November 27, 2023 • Jonny Orlando, Austin Karick • 1 Peter 2:9, Colossians 1:16
Meet Jonny, staff videographer at Victory Church. Jonny shares his life story before his relationship with Jesus Christ and what life looks like now. In this episode, we discuss: - what it looks like to "be a good person" but live without Jesus - how his Puerto Rican heritage shaped his life - how relationships can form your path - Jonny's instinctive belief that his life had a purpose and his search to find that purpose - a chance encounter with a stranger that changed Jonny's life Subscribe to Victory Church PA to receive new episodes on Mondays! Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: http://victorychurch.org/about Find care & counseling resources: https://victorychurch.org/resources/counseling Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania http://victorychurch.org/locations
Laura's Story: Mental Health & Jesus
November 20, 2023 • Laura Givler, Austin Karick • 1 John 4:18, Isaiah 35:4, Isaiah 40:31
Meet Laura, a young woman who loves Jesus and has struggled with mental health matters. She shares her personal journey with severe depression and anxiety and how her faith helped her to fight back. In this episode we discuss: - Laura's personal journey with debilitating depression - how the enemy uses mental health as a stronghold to isolate us - how Laura's faith in Jesus and the Bible helped her fight her way through - Laura's recommendations for people currently battling mental health issues - that mental health is not your identity Subscribe to Victory Church PA to receive new episodes on Mondays! Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: http://victorychurch.org/about Find care & counseling resources: https://victorychurch.org/resources/counseling Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania http://victorychurch.org/locations Note: This podcast does not provide professional medical advice. All content and information in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, it does not constitute professional medical advice.
Hunter's Story: When a Loved One is Diagnosed with Cancer
November 13, 2023 • Hunter Wood, Austin Karick • James 5:14–15
Meet Hunter, a worship director at Victory Church. When Hunter was finishing college his mother was diagnosed with an aggressive, cancerous tumor in her spine. He shares his family's journey of navigating the diagnosis and how God showed up along the way. In this episode we discussed: - what happens when life throws you curveballs - the power of prayer - what it's like to have a loved one who is sick Subscribe to This Is My Story to receive new episodes on Mondays! Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa/http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: https://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania https://victorychurch.org/locations Watch This Is My Story on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6ghttp://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6g
Joyce's Story Part II: Healing After Abortion
November 6, 2023 • Austin Karick, Joyce Bice • Psalm 34:18, Psalm 23, Psalm 139:13, Jeremiah 1:4–5
This is Part II of Joyce's testimony. Be sure to listen to Part I before listening to this episode so you can catch the full, beautiful story. In this episode, we discussed: - the steps Joyce took to heal after choosing to have an abortion - the role denial had in her healing process - how God has used and continues to use her testimony to help others - how to forgive yourself Subscribe to This Is My Story to receive new episodes on Mondays! Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa/http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: https://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania https://victorychurch.org/locations Watch This Is My Story on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6ghttp://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6g Note: This podcast does not provide professional medical advice. All content and information in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, it does not constitute professional medical advice.
Joyce's Story Part I: Choosing Abortion and How it Changed Her Life
October 30, 2023 • Austin Karick, Joyce Bice • Psalm 139:13, Jeremiah 1:4–5
Meet Joyce, a wife and mother who is opening up for the first time about her story of choosing to have an abortion at a young age. She shares what led to the decision and the consequences she experienced after it. In this episode, we discussed: - the shame, sorrow, and grief she experienced after choosing to have an abortion - how her lifestyle led her to the decision to have an abortion - how she felt too unworthy to accept God's forgiveness but later learned that she IS worthy - how she tried to atone for her mistake through works rather than through faith Stay tuned for Part II next week for her full story of healing. Subscribe to This Is My Story to receive new episodes on Mondays! Follow Victory Church on Instagram for more encouragement: https://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa/http://www.instagram.com/victorychurchpa Learn more about Victory Church: https://victorychurch.org/about Find a Victory Church location near you in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania https://victorychurch.org/locations Watch This Is My Story on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6ghttp://www.youtube.com/channel/ucse2zr5ukvw4w87l3g5it6g Note: This podcast does not provide professional medical advice. All content and information in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, it does not constitute professional medical advice.