Faithly Podcast

The Faithly Podcast is your go-to podcast for inspiration and encouragement on your faith journey. Whether you’re a church leader, pastor, or volunteer, this series takes you behind the scenes of ministry work and everyday life, revealing the compelling stories of those who lead with unwavering faith. Join us as we explore the highs and lows, challenges, and moments of divine intervention that shape the lives of faith-driven leaders. Each episode offers heartfelt narratives that will uplift your spirit and reignite your passion for serving your community in the name of Jesus. Tune in to be inspired, and for more information, visit Faithly.co.

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What Nobody Tells You About Ministry - Terry Mertink | Faithly Podcast

Today on the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee is joined by Terry Mertink, Senior Assistant to the President at Focus on the Family, to discuss the many aspects of leaving a successful corporate career to pursue a calling in Christian ministry.

After 20 years in the technology industry with companies including Applied Materials and Dell, Terry began sensing that God might be leading him toward work with greater Kingdom impact. He shares the process that eventually brought him to Focus on the Family,

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Oct. 20, 2026

What Nobody Tells You About Ministry - Terry Mertink | Faithly Podcast

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Oct. 13, 2026

You Have Nothing to Prove - Bishop Claude Alexander | Faithly Podcast

In this week’s episode of the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee and special co-host Rev. Elliott Johnson welcome Bishop Claude Richard Alexander, Jr., Senior Pastor of The Park Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, for a rich conversation about longevity, leadership, and what more than three decades of pastoral ministry have taught him about serving faithfully. Bishop Alexander reflects on becoming a senior pastor at just 26 years old and the pressure he initially felt to prove himself. Over time, he

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Oct. 6, 2026

Spiritual Growth Isn't Leadership Growth - Jef Fite | Faithly Podcast

Join Alicia Lee in this episode of the Faithly Podcast as she sits down with Jef Fite, Founder of CoreC Leadership, to discuss healthy leadership and why spiritual formation alone does not automatically prepare someone to lead an organization well. Drawing from nearly four decades of leadership experience across various companies, Jef explains why leadership should be treated as a craft that requires intentional formation and practice. He introduces the CoreC Leadership Framework, beginning wit

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Sept. 29, 2026

Creation Care is Discipleship - Brendan McClenahan | Faithly Podcast

This week on the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee welcomes Brendan McClenahan, Church Engagement Manager at Plant With Purpose and one of the creators of TEND, for a thoughtful conversation about discipleship and creation care, diving into what it looks like for churches to build deeper relationships with God and the world around them. Brendan shares how TEND grew out of lessons Plant With Purpose has learned through its global work and explains why creation care is not simply a political issue, but

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Sept. 22, 2026

Playing the Long Game - Pastor Justin Buzzard | Faithly Podcast

In this episode of the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee is joined by Pastor Justin Buzzard, Lead Pastor of Garden City Church in Silicon Valley and author of Date Your Wife and The Big Story, for an energizing discussion about what it means to stop playing small with your life. Justin reflects on planting Garden City Church with just a few people and limited resources, noting the importance of staying faithful through both growth and difficult seasons, and why pastors and men especially need strong,

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Sept. 15, 2026

When God's Word Becomes Personal - Melissa Paredes | Faithly Podcast

Today on the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee welcomes Melissa Paredes, Senior Director of Content Marketing at Wycliffe Bible Translators USA, for a meaningful conversation about Bible translation, motherhood, and the life-changing power of Scripture. Melissa shares how growing up as a Wycliffe missionary kid in the Philippines eventually led her into work telling the stories of what God is doing through Bible translation around the world. She explains why translation is ultimately about helping pe

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July 14, 2026

Overcoming the Loneliness of Pioneer Church Planting

Pioneer church planting in a secularized urban environment often leads to deep professional and personal isolation for ministry leaders. By building strong mentorship networks, establishing a clear mission-driven core team, and grounding identity in…

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July 7, 2026

Gospel Hospitality: A Powerful Antidote to Loneliness in Ministry

In our increasingly disconnected world, the profound isolation felt by many in ministry demands a response. Gospel hospitality, as championed by Pennie Morgan of Hephzibah House, offers a transformative way to cultivate deep community and combat the…

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About the Hosts

Danny Yoo

CTO | Faithly

My name is Danny and I’m the CTO of Faithly. Before co-founding the company in 2022, I worked as a software engineer at a number of tech start-ups. Before that, I worked as a pastor at several churches in the greater New York area. I’m a graduate of Binghamton University, Westminster Theological Seminary, and App Academy.

Alicia Lee

Hi and welcome to the Faithly Stories Podcast! I’m Alicia, Founder and CEO of Faithly. Before starting Faithly, I spent 18 years working at Goldman Sachs. I currently serve as an Elder at Lower Manhattan Community Church, which my family has called home for over a decade. I have a deep love for the local church and a passion for hearing and sharing the inspiring stories of those who faithfully serve the body of Christ.

Adam Durso

Hi, I’m Adam Durso, Founder and President of the Leading Leaders Collective and Senior Advisor at Faithly. For over 25 years, I’ve had the joy of walking alongside leaders—creating safe spaces where they can be encouraged, equipped, and empowered. I currently serve as a Minister at the Christian Cultural Center and as a member of the Clergy Advisory Council to New York City’s Mayor. I’m happily married to my amazing wife Lucy, and together we have three beautiful children. I am dedicated to bridging Kingdom opportunities to people and resources, inspiring leaders and communities alike.

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