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ChewCreek Podcast moves past idealized faith; we deliver raw talk that exposes real struggles, doubts, and true belief. A podcast geared towards getting past the surface level conversations one episode at a time. We talk about the outdoors, creation through a biblical lens, life, marriage, and controversial topics like addiction & depression. Pushing past the things the church tends to ignore. Join us as we Navigate Faith Without The Fluff!
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Becoming a Pastor, Becoming a Man of God, & Reframing Sex in a Marriage w/ Angel Cartagena
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In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Angel Cartagena (AC) to talk about the real side of life in ministry. He shares how he came to faith, the joys and challenges of marriage, and the struggle to find balance when the weight of ministry feels overwhelming. We also have an open and raw conversation about pornography—an issue many wrestle with but…
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Shorts — Cross Country Chronicles (Pt. 3) : Fireside, Among Arches & Under Utah Stars
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We hiked out to Delicate Arch in the late afternoon, catching the light just right as it stretched across the rock. The trail was steady, quiet, and gave us space to take it all in. Back at camp, we settled around the fire—tired, dusty, and content. A backpack baby in tow added a layer of adventure and some good laughs. No rush, no big agenda—just …
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Shorts — Cross Country Chronicles (Pt. 2): Rainstorms, Dry Lakes, & Midnight Miles to Colorado
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In Part 2 of our cross-country trek, we face the wild swings of the Midwest—from torrential downpours in Indiana to the eerie dryness of Kansas’s disappearing lakes. But the real adventure? Navigating it all with a toddler in tow. Between soaked car seats, snack emergencies, and midnight meltdowns, we push through exhaustion and setbacks, chasing t…
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Shorts — Cross Country Chronicles (Pt. 1): Toddler, Backroads & Breaking out of Comfort Zones
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Here’s a quick update on our cross-country trip so far. We’ve made it through Ohio and Indiana with a toddler in the backseat and our converted utility trailer with a rooftop tent in tow. A few wrong turns, some long days, but we’re rolling along and figuring it out as we go.Stay tuned—Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado are up next.…
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Faith & Mental Health: How Should we view Mental Health as Follower’s of Jesus? w/ Charissa Reilly & Baby Forest
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In this episode ofChew Creek Podcast:Faith & Mental Health, my wife and I explore how followers of Jesus can approach mental health through a faith-based lens. Together, we dive into the challenges of navigating mental health in today’s world while staying rooted in Christian values. From understanding the importance of mental well-being to discove…
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Chew Creek Stories - Redemption on the Other Side of Alcoholism (w/John Kidd)
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Got together with a close friend of mine to record this episode on a beautiful thanksgiving weekend. John Kidd has made a big impact on me with his story and I know it will impact a lot of people out there. John is a carpenter, farmer, entrepreneur, and most importantly a believer in Christ. Like many of us before we became believers in Jesus Chris…
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Staying Grounded in Busy Seasons (w/my bride Charissa Reilly)
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Buying a house, remodeling, living with parents, learning how to be married, and how to serve God at the very top of the never ending list. The balance of it all can be exhausting, and we definitely don't have it figured out but we've been having fun learning. Here is a long awaited start to Season Two of ChewCreek Podcast thank you for listening! …
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Secret Sex Addiction and The Path to Healing (w/ Tom Weaver)
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WARNING: Please consult a trained professional for more details on doing a Full Therapeutic Disclosure (FTD). An unanticipated partial unthorough confession can create further extreme trauma for your spouse. Come to the table ministry has trained professionals that are always willing to talk and help you through this process. Please don't hesitate …
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Balancing Life in an Unbalanced World & How to follow God in the Military (w/Brandon Larson)
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Live from the Wood Shop Episode 18, this episode was a good one to record and listen back to with @brandon_larson. In this episode you'll hear all about their decision to move in, and now out of a 5th wheel into a townhouse. We talk about how close it brought them as a family, and why they decided to move out. We also talked about the overwhelming,…
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Energy Management (w/ Jonny Miller) - Part Two
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Do you ever feel drained in your job? What is your job? Are you an electrician, welder, full time ministry, military, whatever it may be Jonny Miller and I talked about the reality of having NO ENERGY!ChewCreek Podcast Ep. 17 Part Two we get into the real meat, it's all about Energy Management. Definitely a thing that I still struggle with daily bu…
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Life and Honduras (w/ Jonny Miller) - Part One
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Jonny Miller has been a brother in Christ to me for a long time, so I was excited to sit down and record this. In part one of two Jonny gives us a background on who he is, and talks about different opportunities that helped grow him. Next week Jonny and I will continue with Part Two on Energy Management! For now we hope you enjoy this episode of Ch…
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This is Not Marriage Advice (w/my beautiful wife Charissa Reilly)
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It is finally the end of the ChewCreek Podcast hiatus and we are pumped to welcome a new Team Member. He works at the church that I also work at, but falls under the production side at the church and is the Journey Production Manager for the church. Adam St. Clair has already been a huge blessing with his passion for production and We have been pra…
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This months episode is a very vulnerable topic for both Zack and I. But we know it’s something that most men are scared to talk about. That needs to change, in this months episode we had a conversation on the topic of pornography, lust, and sexual addictions. Don’t let the shame of this addiction stop you from talking about it. There is a way bette…
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Finding Identity (w/ Darien & Kelly Gallagher) - Part Two
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Part Two with Darien and Kelly was beyond encouraging. I am grateful that Kelly was willing to share his testimony on this episode, and I know it will make an impact on everyone that gives this episode a listen! If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email [email protected]. —————————————————————————ChewCreek Podcast is a production o…
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Cults & Christianity (w/ Darien & Kelly Gallagher) - Part One
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A very real conversation with Darien and Kelly about getting married young, what lead to that, and a faith from a different perspective. A cool part of this conversation was the big question we answered: How do we know when talking to others about their faith if they are talking about our REAL God or making up a FALSE God? Sometimes the most import…
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The Bible Is NOT a Science Book (w/ NIH Biochemist Jason Stagno)
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Many times in my life I have tried to make the Bible become a science book. This was wrong and something that doesn’t need to be done. God wanted there to be things unexplained for us to be able to learn and find out. In this episode with Jason Stagno who is currently working for the National Institutes of Health. We go into detail about why the Bi…
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Atheism vs Agnosticism and Meaning of being a True Follower (w/ Leo Almony)
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Sat down with a close brother and life mentor of mine Leo Almony. Always such a grounding time for me when I get to talk to this brother in christ. His wisdom and knowledge through the lord truly shows in this episode. Now listen, reflect, and grow with us!
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It was awesome sitting down recording this weeks episode with Justin live from Honduras. Learning about why he moved there at age 18, how COVID is affecting Honduras, and what God looks like in a different country. I think we can all learn from this one, but also just have a laugh together! Now listen, reflect, and grow with us!…
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Wanting to learn more about why we are on this planet is important. All of the things around us need to be taken into account when talking about our reason for living. My sister Sarah and I ponder some big topics this week on the podcast and we want every one to have that urge to learn more with us! God reveals himself in three big ways: through hi…
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RVR Counselors, Brothers From Other Mothers & Corona Crutchin’ Through Life (w/ Jake Diven)
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This weeks episode was a true joy, bringing some real light to everything going on in the world right now. I had been trying not to talk about the “C word” (COVID - 19) on the podcast because everyone already hears so much about it. But this week I realized this is something that needs attention, and I want the listeners to know how we are handling…
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Awesome time sitting around the fire with my dad, sharing childhood memories, talking about life, and forgetting about worldly problems. So drift away from all the crazy in the world right now, and sit around a fire with us on this episode of the ChewCreek Podcast! Now listen, reflect, & grow with us!…
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Africa Living, Equally Yoked, & Long Distance Relationships (w/ Charissa Brain)
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In episode five of the ChewCreek Podcast, we talk about Charissa’s childhood in Angola, and how that has impacted her life. Then we transition into the main topic at hand, which is being “equally yoked” in relationships. Now listen, reflect, & grow with us! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Episode Links: • https://www.gotquestion…
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Unity Through Army Chaplaincy (w/ Matt & Holly Deans)
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Episode four was one for the books; Matt and Holly are two of the most honest and wise people I know. This conversation made a huge impact on many things in my life. And a big portion of this episode was about them feeling called to Army Chaplaincy and the struggles that came along with this calling. I am truly looking forward to others being able …
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Digging Deeper (w/ Matt Wright & Scott Caudill)
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This episode is definitely a special one. We go from talking about God from an already believers perspective, then we transition into some deeper thoughts that maybe even non-believers are having. Now listen, reflect, & grow with us.
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Skepticism to Believing (w/ Jacob McCullum)
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I am more than excited for ChewCreek listeners to hear this one. It was an honor to have my good friend Jacob on the podcast! Tune in now, to hear how he found God after going through an all time low in his life. Now listen, reflect, & grow with us. [Episode Links— https://www.gotquestions.org/biblical-worldview.html]…
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Rock Climbing Brotherhood (w/ Thomas Reilly)
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This was an awesome first episode, with my brother and I sitting around a fire sharing stories, and talking about how we got close. Relax to the sound of fire crackling in the background & good conversation!
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