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This week, Alicia Lee is joined by Pastor Corey Hise, founding pastor of Hope Collective Church (HopeCo) in Manhattan’s West Village, for an honest and encouraging conversation about what it means to follow God one faithful step at a time. Corey reflects on the defining moments that shaped his journey—from growing up as a pastor’s son in Kentucky to sensing God’s call to ministry as a young teenager. He shares the remarkable story of how both he and his wife, Ashley, were independently led towa...

Today on the Faithly Podcast, join Alicia Lee and Pennie Morgan, Executive Director of Hephzibah House, as they engage in a warm and inspiring conversation on Christian hospitality and the importance of creating spaces where ministry leaders can truly rest and be refreshed. Pennie shares the remarkable story of Hephzibah House, a ministry that has served New York City for more than 130 years. Originally founded in 1893 as a missionary training school for young women, Hephzibah House today offer...

In this episode, Alicia Lee is joined by Josh Newell, Executive Director of the Jesus Film Project, to discuss what it takes to faithfully serve God's mission over the long haul. Drawing from his 26 years with the Jesus Film Project, Josh reflects on the unexpected journey that led him from pursuing a career in sports broadcasting to helping bring the story of Jesus to people around the world through one of the most translated film projects in history. He shares how technology, combined with a ...

Women Shaping Generosity in the Church: A Conversation with Julie Wilson In this compelling episode of the Faithly Podcast, host Alicia Lee sits down with Julie Wilson, CEO of Women Doing Well, for an insightful discussion that delves into the critical role of women in financial stewardship and its profound impact on the future of the Church. Julie brings to light groundbreaking research that reveals a significant, yet often overlooked, shift in philanthropy: the escalating influence of women i...

In today’s episode, Rev. Adam Durso is joined by J.P. De Gance, founder and president of Communio, as they engage in a compelling conversation on the double helix of faith and family. Drawing from both personal experience and extensive research, J.P. shares how a family crisis reshaped his understanding of ministry and ultimately led him to create Communio—a ministry dedicated to helping churches strengthen relationships, support families, and reach their communities through practical, Christ-c...

Living with intention in uncertain times is one of the greatest challenges we can face.Today on the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee is joined by Jill Thompson from Inheritance of Hope—a ministry supporting families facing the reality of a parent’s terminal illness—for a deeply moving conversation about legacy and hope in the midst of overwhelming grief. Jill shares the powerful story behind the ministry’s founding, shaped by her close friend Kristen Milligan’s terminal cancer diagnosis at just 30 y...

What does Gen Z really want from faith and from the Church? In this episode of the Faithly Podcast, Augustine Mendoza of Oral Roberts University joins Alicia Lee for a timely conversation to explore how this rising generation is navigating identity and discipleship in a digitally saturated world. As both an ORU alum and Senior Director of Spiritual Life & Student Experience, Augustine brings a rare full-circle perspective having wrestled through his own questions of faith and now walking alongs...

What happens when the dream you built your life around suddenly dissolves? In this episode of The Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee sits down with Kelsey O’Connor as she shares her journey from Division I athlete to nationally recognized speaker after a career-ending concussion changed everything. When injury forced her into months of recovery—stripping away her ability to compete, study, and even function as she once had—Kelsey was confronted with a deeper question: who am I without my performance? ...

Recorded live at Jubilee Christian Church on the morning of Pastor Matthew Thompson Jr.’s (“Rev”) ordination as a fifth-generation pastor, this episode of the Faithly Podcast captures a powerful and deeply personal conversation on generational prayer and spiritual legacy. Joining Pastor Adam Durso are Rev and his father Pastor Matthew K. Thompson for a rich dialogue about cultivating a culture that outlives a single leader. From decades of early-morning prayer gatherings to the vibrant youth mo...

Today on the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee is joined by Kate Trammell—Senior Vice President at Prison Fellowship—to trace her journey from Virginia magistrate to national justice advocate. Raised in the local church and trained in law, Kate shares how her frontline experience in the courtroom stirred a deeper desire to pursue justice that restores rather than simply punishes. Now leading Prison Fellowship’s advocacy, legal, and research efforts, she unpacks the realities of incarceration, sharing...

Welcome to Season 2 of the Faithly Podcast. In this premiere episode, host Alicia Lee is joined by Pastor Steve Milazzo—Lead Pastor of Bethlehem Assembly of God and President of the Hope Day Network—to explore the powerful story behind Hope Day, a nationwide movement reshaping how churches serve their communities. What began 15 years ago as a unified outreach in Hempstead and Uniondale has grown into a model for transformational compassion and collaboration. Pastor Steve recounts how a burden G...

On this episode of Faithly Stories, host Alicia Lee is joined by Mark Matlock—author, researcher, and Executive Director of Urbana 2025—for a powerful conversation on how curiosity not only shapes our personal faith, but also influences our ministries and the future of the Church. Mark shares his journey from aspiring anthropological consultant to youth pastor, and now to his leadership roles with Barna and InterVarsity, where he explores the intersections of spiritual formation with data and c...

Today on the Faithly Stories podcast, host Alicia Lee sits down with Jay Bransford, President & CEO of Best Christian Workplaces, to explore his remarkable faith journey from the corporate world to the mission field in Asia and back again. Jay shares how a leap of faith led him and his wife from a thriving consulting career to nearly two decades of transformative ministry leading anti-trafficking efforts, mentoring young missionaries, and helping shape thousands of Christian leaders across Asia....

Join us on today’s episode of Faithly Stories as host Alicia Lee sits down with Mary Tutterow, author of The Heart of the Caregiver and The Peaceful Caregiver, whose personal journey through caregiving has touched thousands of lives. From leaving a high-powered media career to care for her daughter with special needs and later her mother-in-law with dementia, Mary’s story is a deeply moving portrait of surrender and strength through spiritual transformation. Mary opens up about the emotional to...

In this inspiring episode of Faithly Stories, guest Brian Chung, co-founder and CEO of Alabaster, shares with host Alicia Lee how a vision to present Scripture through the lens of design and beauty became a movement that's reshaping how people engage with God’s Word. From his upbringing in Hawaii in a Buddhist household to a transformative encounter with Christ in college, Brian's personal story lays the foundation for a conversation about faith, art, and calling. He takes us behind the scenes ...

In today’s episode of Faithly Stories, join host Alicia Lee as Lucinda Rojas-Ross shares the remarkable story of how YouVersion grew from a simple website idea in 2007 to a pioneering Bible app with nearly one billion installs worldwide. Together, we explore the intersection of innovation and mission and how YouVersion continues to meet people in the most personal and powerful ways, from hospital rooms to remote villages and everywhere in between. Lucinda offers an insider’s look at the intenti...

In this powerful episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, we are joined by Lance Witt—pastor, author, and founder of Replenish Ministries—as he shares a candid look into the joys and struggles of ministry leadership in conversation with host Alicia Lee. From the early days in small-town churches to leading global campaigns at Saddleback, Lance opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, burnout, and the trap of workaholism in a fast-paced modern church culture. Lance's journey took a transforma...

What does it look like when elite digital strategy meets unwavering Kingdom-driven purpose? Join us in finding out throughout this episode of Faithly Stories, as host Alicia Lee sits down with Ben Elmore—entrepreneur, technologist, and founder of Servant—to explore how faith and innovation can work hand in hand to transform the Church’s impact in a digital world. Drawing from a career that spans billion-dollar enterprises and high-impact ministry partnerships, Ben shares his journey from Silicon...

Introducing a global audience to the life of the authentic Jesus is a huge undertaking, and so on this episode of Faithly Stories, host Alicia Lee welcomes Stan Jantz—Global Ambassador for the Come and See Foundation—to explore how a lifetime in Christian publishing led him to one of the most ambitious global media projects of our time: supporting The Chosen. From translating the series into 600+ languages to creating digital tools for local churches, Stan shares how this groundbreaking show is...

Join host Alicia Lee on this episode of the Faithly Stories podcast as she sits down with Robbie Seay—worship leader, songwriter, and EVP of Leader Development at The Worship Initiative—to explore the sacred role of worship leaders in forming Christ-centered communities. From his early years leading worship alongside David Crowder at Baylor University to mentoring over 11,000 worship leaders today, Robbie shares how worship leadership is more than music, it’s about storytelling and spiritual di...

In this week’s episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, host Alicia Lee is joined by two inspiring voices, Dr. Mike Hayes and Dr. Jeffrey Garner, who have each dedicated their lives to helping others reconnect with God’s love and rediscover joy as they walk in authentic spiritual transformation. Dr. Hayes, pastor, author, and international ministry leader, shares how his decades of ministry have led to a deep conviction that true happiness isn’t found in outward success, but in aligning our live...

What if the church of tomorrow looked less like an institution and more like a grassroots movement? Tune in to today’s episode of the Faithly Stories podcast as host Alicia Lee sits down with Eugene Kim, founder of New Wine Collective and Executive Director of the Wild Fig Network, to explore a bold, necessary reimagining of Christian community in today’s spiritual landscape. Drawing from over 25 years in ministry, Eugene shares how his own journey led him to re-evaluate traditional denominatio...

Today, on the Faithly Stories podcast, host Alicia Lee welcomes guest Brian Boyd who was living just blocks from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. As the Twin Towers fell, he and his wife Fran found themselves in the heart of Ground Zero, running for safety with ash and uncertainty clouding the sky. In this gripping episode, Brian shares his firsthand account of that day, the miraculous "God wink" that protected his family, and how tragedy became a turning point in their lives for bo...

What happens when a web developer says “yes” to a global calling? In this episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, meet Josh Read as he shares with host Alicia Lee how he and his family followed God's lead from the comfort of their home in the U.S. to the mission field of South Africa, via Sweden and Spain. Their decision to become self-funded missionaries transformed every part of their lives, from raising four children overseas to navigating cultural skepticism and the intense challenges of min...