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.
Ashley's Story: From Losing Friends to Encountering Jesus to Creating a Community
October 22, 2023 • Austin Karick, Ashley Mayer • Proverbs 3:5–8, 1 Kings 8:61
Meet Ashley, a wife and mother. Ashley grew up in a Christian home but during college, she let go of that personal relationship with college. Ashley vulnerably shares her walk through the valley, which included losing friends and community, and her journey back to a relationship with Jesus. In this episode, we discussed: - Ashley's childhood and how her Christian upbringing provided a foundation for her faith - a purpose and dream that God gave her at a young age - how not allowing heart change to happen hinders you from a full life with Jesus - Ashley's experience at college that led her to hit rock bottom and lose friends - how hitting rock bottom was a wake-up call for Ashley - how life changed as soon as she recommitted her life to Christ - after becoming a mom, Ashley's passion for community led her to start a now, well-known mom's group in the Lititz community: the Lititz Stroller Gang 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
Sasha's Story: Overcoming Cancer & Trusting God's Plan
October 15, 2023 • Victory Church, Austin Karick, Sasha Marie Baez • Proverbs 17:22, Psalm 41:3, Jeremiah 17:14
Meet Sasha, a wife, mom, and part-time nurse. Soon after becoming a mom, Sasha was diagnosed with cancer. Through her journey with cancer, she learned to trust God's plan and His timing. After being told that because of the treatment plan, she would not be able to have any more children, Sasha still trusted God's plan. In this episode, we discussed: - what it was like for Sasha to be a new mom while undergoing cancer treatment - what it was like to be a nurse dealing with a serious diagnosis - how prayer impacted her attitude and perspective during treatment - the result of trusting God's plan even when things aren't going how you thought they would - Sasha's experience with God's grace and redemption - how God sustained her during a stressful season 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.