Meet the Church
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Meet the Church features a new person each week from our congregation. We are excited to discuss the work, interests, and testimonies of our church members to better get to know each other and talk about our experiences with God.
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Episodes
Meet Vaughn Miller / Be Boys and Hangout
May 18, 2022 15:21 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week, Ryan Autullo interviews Vaughn Miller about coaching youth baseball, the importance of discipline in his life, and his career as a lawyer.
Meet Susan Hunt / It's Been a Journey
May 11, 2022 15:09 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Susan Hunt about the gifts and challenges of singleness, the adventures of being a social worker, and how God has provided for her in ways she could never imagine.
Meet Preston Moore / Former #1 Golfer in Providence
May 04, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week, Zac Maurais interviews Preston Moore about UT athletics, his upcoming Sabbatical, and volunteering with the Christ-centered ministry Young Life.
Meet Stephanie Lucke / Not Hard To Get a Texas Boy Back to Texas
April 27, 2022 15:18 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Stephanie Lucke about her work community, the benefits of bible study questions, and a few sports highlights.
Meet Scott Urbis / Hablo un poquito
March 17, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThis week, Jamie Bennett interviews Scott Urbis about finding community and pursuing the Lord in Central America and Austin.
Meet Haley Byrnes / The Thrill of Watching Someone Thrive
March 09, 2022 15:57 - 29 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Haley Byrnes about how each of her jobs has centered around people, her favorite role in life, and how God intervened in her struggle with depression.
Meet Mark Hauser / A Brother Came Alongside
February 23, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week, Ryan Autullo interviews Mark Hauser about moving a lot when he was growing up, his sister's battle with cancer, and his own battle with alcohol.
Meet Carlos Alonso / Dropping These Truth Bombs
February 16, 2022 15:25 - 33 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Carlos Alonso about growing up as a first-generation immigrant, his top movie picks for the upcoming year, and how God brought him through one of the hardest experiences of his life.
Meet John Gazzini / What I Was Put Here to Do
February 09, 2022 16:34 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThis week, Zac Maurais interviews John Gazzini about being a dad, his work in cryptocurrency, and starting a new Gospel Community at Providence.
Meet Brigette Moore / Loving Thy Neighbors
February 02, 2022 16:04 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week, Lucy Walker interviews Brigette Moore about her love for Laity Lodge youth camp, her role at Community First! Village, and what God has been teaching her about finding rest while being a new mom.
Meet Malcolm White / 60 Minutes
December 15, 2021 19:30 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week, Ryan Autullo interviews Malcolm White about playing in a band, making his own beer and whiskey, and training for a marathon.
Meet Jackson Crawley / Yes I Am a Twin
December 10, 2021 15:49 - 30 minutes - 29 MBThis week, LaBruce Trammell interviews Jackson Crawley about playing football, utilizing hobbies for a catalyst to build friendship, and the ways he is allowing God to determine the direction of his decisions.
Meet Brandon & Megan Willin / First Date on a Farm
December 02, 2021 15:01 - 30 minutes - 33.3 MBThis week, Jamie Bennett interviews Brandon & Megan Willin about entrepreneurship, health, and community.
Meet Brent & Amy Palmer / Running on Love
November 17, 2021 15:45 - 33 minutes - 35.6 MBThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Brent and Amy Palmer about Amy's unique work experiences, Brent's creative outlets, and their experience helping plant a church in Austin.
Meet Kate Zinnecker / On the Same Team
November 10, 2021 16:43 - 34 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week, Lucy Walker interviews Kate Zinnecker about her friendship and marriage to Steve, her career at Regents School of Austin, and the way God has given her wisdom throughout the years.
Meet Austin Pylant / Bridge Builder
October 27, 2021 13:48 - 29 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Austin Pylant about being a member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, his journey to building bridges, and how meeting his wife was a pivotal moment in his walk with Christ.
Meet Oliver Shuttlesworth / A Degree of Insanity, Probably
October 20, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week, Ryan Autullo interviews Oliver Shuttlesworth about the art of comedy writing, the local soda company he launched, and his winding journey to faith.
Meet Erin Thomson / Gotten Ourselves Into Some Pretty Fun Adventures
October 13, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 36 MBThis week, LaBruce Trammell interviews Erin Thomson about her curious family, the time she attended Johnny Cash's funeral, and how God has changed her through marriage and motherhood.
Meet Darby Stogner / Life as an Identical Twin Sister
October 06, 2021 14:46 - 33 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week, LaBruce Trammell interviews Darby Stogner about being an identical twin, going back to grad school, and how she has used her God-given gifts to help build community.
Meet Brandon Reyes / Teaching Eighth Graders in the Bronx
September 29, 2021 15:25 - 36 minutes - 37 MBThis week, Ryan Autullo interviews Brandon Reyes about raising three middle schoolers, his musical and poetry skills, and the moment he came to faith at a friend's wedding.
Meet Hannah Boone / Bit by a Baby Black Tip
September 22, 2021 14:21 - 35 minutes - 34.2 MBThis week, Lucy Walker interviews Hannah Boone about growing up in a large family, her new program for kids (The Paravel Project), and how she has seen God's tenderness in the midst of it all.
Meet Elijah Loomis / Got the Travel Bug Going
September 16, 2021 13:22 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Elijah Loomis about his journey through flight school, traveling abroad solo, and finding community in the church each step of the way.
Meet Ashwin & Grace Rao / Spending Significant Time Together on a Motorcycle
September 08, 2021 13:45 - 36 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week, Jamie Bennett interviews Ashwin and Grace Rao about meeting in South Asia and living life together.
Meet Taylor Shepard / Wine, Residency, and REAP India
September 02, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Taylor Shepard about surgery residency, the proper way to taste wine, and how he has seen God at work in India.
Meet Clint Harp / And Then I Went Into Politics
August 11, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 36.5 MBThis week, Jamie Bennett interviews Clint Harp about playing lacrosse and working for the governor of Texas.
Meet Spring Castillo / San Miguel de Allende
July 28, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Spring Castillo about creating a space where everyone knows your name, her adventurous spirit, and the legacy of prayer and faith she wants for generations to come.
Meet Harrison & LaBruce Trammell / God’s Provision in Community
July 14, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 32.1 MBThis week, Jamie Bennett interviews Harrison and LaBruce Trammell about family and finding community.
Meet Melanie Hebert / Standardized Test Grader Turned Sex-Ed Teacher
June 30, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBThis week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Melanie Hebert about what her Dad shared with her each night growing up, her unique superpower, and what part of Christ's character impacts her the most.
Meet Bill Nguyen / Legos in Hanoi
June 16, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 32 MBThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Bill Nguyen about growing up in Vietnam, the culture shock of moving to rural South Georgia, and how his journey led him to faith in Jesus.
Meet Trey & Kyrsten Arbuckle / Doing This Thing Together
June 02, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 36.8 MBThis week, Jamie Bennett interviews Trey and Kyrsten Arbuckle about parenting 5 kids across 6 cities and 3 grad programs.
Meet Carolyn Fuller / Eyes for Other People
May 19, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Carolyn Fuller about how community and connection impact every part of her life, the art and science of coffee roasting, and seeing the world through the eyes of Jesus.
Meet John Scharbach / She Had Short Hair
May 05, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week, Dorothy Bennett interviews John Scharbach about philosophy, studying law, and his conversion to Christianity.
Meet Mark McKnight / From Cocktails to Accounting
April 28, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week, Jamie Bennett interviews Mark McKnight about his journey from cocktails to coffee to accounting.
Meet David Adams / I Thought That Was Just Horses
April 21, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week, Thom Gibson interviews David Adams about the sport of steeplechase, his pursuit of a spot on the US Olympic team, and the love and acceptance of Jesus through it all.
Meet Erin Hall / Stick to the Code
April 14, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Erin Hall about finding community in a new city, backpacking in Patagonia, and how she is seeking to serve people in Austin.
Meet Mia Carameros / Keep Doing What I Created You to Do
April 07, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Mia Carameros about her creative childhood, studying textiles and design, and how Christianity impacts her art.
Meet Rachel Dodds / The Lamest Show Ever
March 24, 2021 14:59 - 29 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Rachel Dodds about why she majored in Spanish, her journey of faith, and making the transition from vocational ministry to the marketplace.
Meet Ryan Autullo / My Name Was in the Paper
March 17, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Ryan Autullo about his early ventures in the world of investigative reporting, the impact of social media on the news industry, and how he's seen themes of justice, forgiveness, and restoration in his work.
Meet Brian Bolerjack / Austin is Texas
March 10, 2021 17:37 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week, Jamie Bennett interviews Brian Bolerjack ("The Southern Gentleman") about marriage, career, Austin, and jazz.
Meet Laura Smith / I Wanted to Be a Nun
March 03, 2021 17:20 - 30 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Laura Smith about moving all around the country and how the Lord taught her that she's not in control.
Meet Dan Newman / Like a Junior High Boy
February 10, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 37 MBThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Dan Newman about barbecue spreadsheets, his indifferent relationship with Pearl Jam, and where his love of themes and rituals comes from.
Meet Glenn Lucke / Common Ground
February 03, 2021 15:36 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week, Jamie Bennett interviews Glenn Lucke about his engagement with politics and culture, both as a sociologist and as a neighbor.
Meet Melissa Schwab / Leaning Into Joy
January 27, 2021 15:37 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Melissa Schwab about moving from New York to Texas, her path to becoming a social worker, and a difficult journey to motherhood.
Meet Rachel Paxton / All My Nerdiness
January 20, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 30 MBThis week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Rachel Paxton about doing Bible study abroad, her business (Maison de Pax), and the spirituality of creating spaces.
Meet Ellie Rogers / Hyper Joy
January 13, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 33.4 MBThis week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Ellie Rogers about her passion for counseling, her growing family, and how God has shaped her in every season.
Meet Andrew Bennett / Story Sandwich
January 06, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Andrew Bennett about photography/videography, the leap of faith required to start his own business, and where he sees God in the creative process.
Meet Matt Halvorson / Magic Matt
December 16, 2020 21:35 - 32 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week, Jamie Bennett interviews Matt Halvorson about counseling and magic.
Meet AK Sanford / Sassy Six Year Old
December 09, 2020 16:02 - 27 minutes - 30 MBThis week, Dorothy Bennett interviews AK Sanford about small town life, her Super Bowl commercial, and trusting God in a secular work environment.
Meet Meagan Williams / Willie Nelson and the Hot Tub Mamas
December 02, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Meagan Williams about her passion for discipling college students, her family's favorite pastime, and how God showed up for her during an unimaginable loss.
Meet Luke Montzingo / Did I Just Go Crazy?
November 18, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Luke Montzingo about his passion for running, the 100-mile run adventure, and the relationship between running and a community of faith.