Find and Follow Podcast
Find and Follow Podcast
Podcast Description
"Welcome to 'Find and Follow,' brought to you by Grace Community Church of Willow Street. Join Pastor Addison Roberts every other week for dynamic conversations that explore how different people live out their faith in Jesus Christ. Guests share their spiritual journeys and everyday encounters with Jesus. Whether seeking guidance, inspiration, or a deeper faith connection, 'Find and Follow' showcases the transformative impact of following Jesus in all aspects of life. Tune in for inspiring stories that resonate with everyone."
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Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes related to faith and life, including financial stewardship, community service, and balancing family with sports. Episodes feature practical topics such as financial peace with biblical insights, making missions part of daily life, and navigating youth sports as a Christian parent, providing listeners with relatable stories and actionable advice.
“Welcome to ‘Know and Follow,’ brought to you by Grace Community Church of Willow Street. Join Pastor Addison Roberts every other week for dynamic conversations that explore how different people live out their faith in Jesus Christ. Guests share their spiritual journeys and everyday encounters with Jesus. Whether seeking guidance, inspiration, or a deeper faith connection, ‘Find and Follow’ showcases the transformative impact of following Jesus in all aspects of life. Tune in for inspiring stories that resonate with everyone.”
In this episode, Pastor Addison sits down with Josh March—military service member, chaplain assistant, and leader of Empowered Fitness Ministry—to explore how faith and military service can work hand in hand.
Josh shares his powerful journey from the fitness world to the Air National Guard, how God used basic training to reignite his faith, and what it's like to minister on the front lines.
Whether you're considering military service or simply curious about how God calls people into unexpected spaces, this conversation offers honest insights and practical encouragement.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Why Josh felt compelled to serve in the military after 9/11
- How basic training unexpectedly reignited his relationship with God
- What a chaplain assistant does—and why it matters
- The story behind Josh’s call to seminary and pastoral training
- Why military service can be seen as an act of love from a Christian perspective
- Practical advice for those considering military service, including how to explore options wisely
- The unique spiritual needs of servicemembers and how the church can be present for them
Key Quotes
- ”Military service is an act of love. You're literally saying, 'I'm willing to take that risk so others don't have to.'” – Josh March
- ”Basic training stripped everything away—but I had my Bible and a cross from my grandfather. That grounded me.” – Josh March
- ”Someone has to be there in those hard moments. As Christians, we can be a presence of hope and peace.” – Josh March
- ”I told God, 'You have to make it abundantly clear.' A week later, the education benefits changed—and I knew.” – Josh March
- ”Before you talk to a recruiter, talk to someone who’s served. You’ll get the real story without pressure.” – Josh March
Ways to Get Involved / Resources Mentioned
- Empowered Fitness Ministry at Grace Community Church — efm.church
- Liberty University — Seminary education mentioned by Josh – www.liberty.edu/
About the Know and Follow Podcast
The Know and Follow podcast is a production of Grace Community Church of Willow Street, located at 212 Peach Bottom Road in Willow Street, Pennsylvania.
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