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Just God Pod
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Welcome to the Just God Pod, where faith meets real-life testimonies. Each week, we invite guest speakers to share their personal testimonies, offering inspiring insights into their journeys with God. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, encouragement, or simply a deeper connection to your faith, the Just God Pod is here to uplift and empower. Join us for heartfelt conversations that celebrate the power of God’s grace in our everyday lives.
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Episode 43- Founder of Jesus Won Apparel, Matt Palmer
Jan 2100:46:35Tap to summarizeThis week on Just God Pod, I’m joined by Matt Palmer, the founder of Jesus Won Apparel, for a powerful and honest conversation about faith, obedience, and calling. I have been blessed in getting to know Matt personally through multiple conversations on the phone and one thing that has really stood out to me has been his humility. It is evident in his company, Jesus Won, as they continue to give and give and give and give some more for a kingdom impact on organizations across the nation! Matt shares his roots in ministry and how those early experiences shaped his relationship with God and his understanding of purpose. We talk through the unexpected transition from ministry into entrepreneurship, how the idea for Jesus Won Apparel was born, and the steps of faith it took to bring that vision to life. Throughout the episode, Matt opens up about trusting God in uncertainty, staying aligned with the mission, and discerning where God is leading the company next. This episode is all about following God’s direction, even when the path doesn’t look the way you originally planned. Matt shared several Scriptures with us but one he recalled during a difficult season of his life and how God delivered him through it was Jonah 2:7 which says ““When my life was fainting away, I remembered the Lord, and my prayer came to you, into your holy temple.”If you’re navigating faith, purpose, or a God-given vision of your own, this conversation is for you.
Transcribe →Episode 42- ECU Basketball Great, Dave Kasanganay!
Dec 2200:36:58Tap to summarizeOn today’s episode of the Just God Pod down with my good friend Dave Kasanganay who shared a powerful, honest, and deeply encouraging conversation about basketball, faith, and purpose. We start by going back to our time at East Carolina University, where our paths first crossed and where Dave was instrumental in helping get FCA up and running on campus. That season wasn’t just about building a ministry—it was about learning what it meant to lead, serve, and fully surrender our gifts to God in real time. Those early days laid a foundation for both of us and continue to shape how we walk out our faith today.From there, Dave takes us through his basketball journey, starting at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, NC, and the doors the game opened for him along the way. He shares how each stage of the journey—from playing to coaching—came with its own challenges, expectations, and lessons, ultimately leading him to where he is now as a coach at Alcorn State University. Throughout the episode, Dave reflects on how basketball was never meant to be his identity, but rather a platform God used to refine his character and strengthen his dependence on Christ.We dive deep into conversations about identity, obedience, and trusting God when the path forward isn’t clear. Dave opens up about how his faith in Christ has shaped who he is on and off the court, reminding us that our value is not found in titles, roles, wins, or losses, but in being rooted in Christ alone.He shared a couple of verses that have helped shape his journey with Christ: “The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.”1 Timothy 1:15 “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”James 1:22 “And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.””Matthew 8:20We hope you have a merry Christmas, God bless!
Transcribe →Episode 41- Vancouver Canadian’s Legend, Sean Keys!
Dec 1400:49:42Tap to summarizeThe Just God Pod is baaaaack! Apologies for that 2 month long hiatus, but I am extremely excited the Lord has brought me back to the microphone. Thank you to those who encouraged me and spoke life over me during that time so that I would work my way back. Episode 41 is one I’ve been looking forward to sharing. I sat down with my friend and teammate Sean Keys, someone who consistently leads with humility and purpose in everything he does. Sean is incredibly gifted, but what stands out most about him is his character and the quiet discipline behind the scenes.In this episode, we dive deep into Sean’s faith journey—how it’s grown, been tested, and ultimately shaped the way he lives and leads. One of the most powerful parts of our conversation was hearing about his decision to read the entire Bible in a little over a month, what that experience was like, and how it transformed his perspective, habits, and daily walk.We also talk about the importance of friends, teammates, and mentors along the way—the people who challenge you, encourage you, and help keep you grounded when life gets busy or difficult. Sean shares openly about the relationships that have influenced him and the role community has played in his growth, both on and off the field.This episode isn’t about chasing recognition or highlights—it’s about faith, discipline, and becoming the person you’re called to be when no one is watching. I’m grateful for Sean’s honesty, humility, and willingness to share his story. I truly believe this conversation will encourage anyone looking to grow in their faith or simply live with more intention.Sean’s verse of the week was a personal favorite, Romans 5:3-5 which Paul writes, ““Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”Episode 41 is out now. I hope it resonates with you as much as it did with me.
Transcribe →Episode 40- NY Times Best Selling Author: Jon Gordon
Sep 2900:32:56Tap to summarizeThis week on the Just God Pod, we’re joined by someone whose work has impacted millions—from locker rooms and boardrooms to everyday people trying to live with intention and faith.Jon Gordon, the New York Times bestselling author of The Energy Bus, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Garden, and more, sits down with us for a powerful, raw, and faith-filled conversation about life, leadership, and living with purpose. This episode is an invitation to step back and ask the deeper questions: Why am I here? What truly matters? And what does it mean to live a life that aligns with God’s purpose? We explore the tension between chasing success and surrendering to significance—the kind that only comes from walking closely with God.In a world that tells us to hustle harder and prove our worth, this conversation is a call to return to the source. To slow down, tune in, and trust that you were created on purpose, for a purpose. Not by accident. Not by chance. But by a God who knows you, sees you, and still has more in store for you. Jon’s verse of the week is one that we all need to memorize and constantly remind ourselves of daily, it is Romans 8:5-6 that says “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.”Whether you’re in a season of clarity or confusion, this episode reminds us that purpose isn’t something we have to figure out on our own—it’s something revealed when we quiet the noise and lean into the presence of God. When everything else fades, what remains is Him. Just God.
Transcribe →Episode 39- Laura Beth Tyndall
Sep 200:49:05Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode of the Just God Pod, I was fortunate and blessed to bring on Laura Beth Tyndall. This was a conversation I was looking forward to having for a long time!Her verse of the week was a great spark to start conversation, it comes from Colossians 1:16-18, “For by Him all things were created… and in Him all things hold together… that in everything He might be preeminent.”Laura Beth lives her life with this truth at the center — that Jesus is first. In her marriage to Webb (my mentor and brother in the Lord), in raising her three boys — Jay, Luke, and Bruce — and in her personal walk with God, everything points back to Christ being above all.We talked about the beauty and the weight of keeping Christ preeminent — not just in big moments, but in the daily rhythms of family, faith, and even in the hidden places where no one else sees. Laura Beth shared how she and Webb have built a marriage around surrender, how she navigates motherhood with grace and intentionality, and how she leans on Jesus when things feel heavy.This isn’t just a story of a strong woman — it’s a story of a surrendered one. A woman who knows that in Him, all things hold together.I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did! God bless!
Transcribe →Episode 38- My Beautiful Girlfriend, McKenzie Autry!
Aug 2500:40:47Tap to summarizeNot much of an introduction needed for this episode! For episode 38 of the Just God Pod I had on my beautiful, intelligent, hard-working, determined, fearless girlfriend, McKenzie Autry! There probably aren’t enough words to describe her and I am not sure why the Lord sent me an angel from above but I thank Him everyday for it! What most people don’t know about me is that it was McKenzie that really sparked my walk with the Lord. I will never forget first meeting her, how serious and intentional she was with her own walk. I literally said to myself, “If I ever want to date her I am going to have to clean up my act and start taking God seriously.” It wasn’t so much about what she would say, it was the way she lived. Her actions have always spoken much louder than her words. Seeing her heart, the way she treats others, the way she diligently works in PA school, the way she loves the Lord. I am trying to tell y’all, I outkicked my coverage. On this episode we shared a little bit of what our relationship looks like, from where we first started to where we are now. McKenzie shared her own story about growing up being a Pastor’s kid (PK), mentoring her two younger sisters, where she seeks her validation from in the crazy social media age we live in, and also her thoughts on the book (I sort of forced her to read), The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. It was an incredible conversation with an incredible individual. McKenzie’s verse of the week was her life verse, something her parents always spoke over her life since she was a kid. It is 2 Timothy 1:7 which says “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” She opened up about having really bad anxiety attacks as a kid and how this Scripture would help her through difficult times as well as why it is important today to memorize Scripture for situations like these!I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did with someone I love with every bone in my body!God bless!
Transcribe →Episode 37- My Main Man! Reid Haddock!
Aug 1100:48:53Tap to summarizeToday I’m joined by one of my best friends in the entire world — Reid Haddock. If you know Reid, you know he’s one of the most passionate, genuine, and loyal people out there. He’s also — without question — the biggest East Carolina baseball fan to ever live. Pirate Nation runs through his blood, and he reps it with pride. But beyond his love for the game, Reid lives with a heart that’s anchored in faith, and that’s what made this conversation so special. Reid knew who I was before I knew who he was when he formed a friendship with my good friend Zach Agnos. What I didn’t know at the time was how much Reid and his family would mean to me down the road. The Haddock family has played such an impactful role in my life, not just through my time at ECU but also spiritually. I had Reid’s dad on as a guest in an earlier episode where we talked about the small group that we are both apart of. I am truly blessed to know and to love the Haddock family! In this episode we talked a lot about Reid’s verse of the week which came from Matthew 7:12, “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” Reid talked a lot about the golden rule, explaining that a big part of the way he lives his life is so that others can reciprocate it back towards him. Showing the Lord’s love for others, letting His light shine, and changing the world one conversation or encounter at a time. We also hit on the power of prayer, how the Haddock family incorporates it in their household, and why turning to our Heavenly Father is perhaps the most important thing we can do each day. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed doing it. I got a special place in my heart for my guy Reid Haddock!
Transcribe →Episode 36- Dunedin Blue Jays Team Chaplain, CJ Patrick
Aug 1001:07:56Tap to summarizeThis week I got to sit down with CJ Patrick, team chaplain for the Dunedin Blue Jays, and someone who’s been a steady mentor and spiritual brother to me over the past year. Our conversation was rooted in this weeks verse(s) of the week which came from Colossians 3:1–17, a passage that calls us to live with our hearts and minds set on things above — and to walk in the new identity we’ve been given in Christ.From the moment we met, CJ has modeled what it looks like to live that out. I was fortunate to attend a lot of small groups with him this year to see his leadership qualities put on full display. Whether he’s serving athletes behind the scenes or offering wisdom in the quiet moments, his life reflects the character of Jesus. In this episode, we talk deeply about what it means to “put off the old self” — to lay down pride, anger, and selfishness — and “put on the new self,” clothed in compassion, humility, patience, and above all, love.We explored how these truths hit differently in everyday life: in leadership, in relationships, in moments of uncertainty, and even in the middle of a baseball clubhouse. CJ’s insight is real, practical, and rooted in the Word — and this scripture frames everything we discuss.This isn’t just a theological conversation — it’s a personal one. And it’s one I pray brings clarity and encouragement to anyone trying to figure out how to walk faithfully in this world without being shaped by it.
Transcribe →Episode 35- Faith in Action with Founder of the Campus Homeless Project, Tim Nicholson
Jul 1401:01:05Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode of the Just God Pod, I sit down with my good friend Tim Nicholson—a man whose story beautifully captures what it means to respond to God’s quiet nudge with bold action.Tim graduated from George Washington University, where he played four years of Division I baseball. But beyond the field and the classroom, Tim noticed something that stirred his heart deeply: the visible and growing homeless population in Washington, D.C. Day after day, walking through the city (aka “Tent City”), he couldn’t ignore what he saw. But more than that—he couldn’t shake the conviction God placed on his heart to do something about it.Now pursuing his master’s degree at the University of Michigan, Tim is living out that calling in a real, tangible way. He recently launched the Campus Homeless Project—an initiative aimed at mobilizing college students across the nation to serve and advocate for the homeless in their own communities. What started as a small idea rooted in compassion is now growing into a potential nonprofit organization, with the dream of establishing campus ambassadors at universities everywhere.Tim’s story is a reminder that ministry isn’t always behind a pulpit—sometimes it starts with simply noticing who society forgets and being willing to step in with love.If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to live out your faith in a practical and world-changing way, this episode will encourage and challenge you.Tim’s verse of the week is a strong one from 2 Timothy 1:7 “for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
Transcribe →Episode 34- Serving Christ on and off the Court with Chase Johnston
Jul 800:46:24Tap to summarizeIn Episode 34 of the Just God Pod, I sit down with Chase Johnston, a basketball player at High Point University (who won the Big South Tournament and had a March Madness appearance last year) who’s not just known for his talent on the court — but for his heart to serve his teammates and live boldly for Jesus in a world that constantly pushes the opposite message.This conversation isn’t about perfection. It’s about two sinners in need of a Savior, talking honestly about the grace of God, the daily battles we face in our respective playing fields, and the deep need we all have for Jesus.Chase shares how he’s been intentional in leading and serving his teammates — not from a place of superiority, but from humility. He wants his life to reflect Christ, even when it’s hard, even when it’s not popular.We talk about the importance of holding our brothers and sisters in Christ accountable. Not in judgment — but in love. In a world that tells us to “find your truth” and “do whatever makes you happy,” we’re reminded that real love speaks truth, even when it’s uncomfortable.We also get into what it looks like to live a counter-cultural life — one that chooses purity over pressure, humility over hype, and the Word over the world.Chase’s verse of the week comes from Psalm 84:10 which says:“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.”This verse hits the heart of what Chase is living out — choosing faithfulness over fame, and presence with God over popularity with the world. It’s a reminder that even the smallest role in God’s Kingdom is worth more than the greatest position outside of it.This episode isn’t just for athletes — it’s for anyone trying to live for Jesus in the midst of a culture that constantly tries to pull us away from Him.
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