In this very first episode of The Father’s Life, Ann Pierce sits down with her husband, Michael Pierce, founder of Christ for Your City, to share the heart and vision behind this new podcast. Michael opens up about his early years of coming to faith, his unexpected call to ministry at age 19, and the bold ways God led him into evangelistic ministry — from preaching in pool halls in the ghettos of Florida, to pastoring in Northern Ontario, to becoming a radio announcer proclaiming the Gospel over secular airwaves. Together, Michael and Ann recount the story of Christ for Your City’s birth in 1995, the national impact of the 120 Days of Prayer for Your City prayer guide, and their lifelong calling to see cities, nations, and generations transformed by the presence of God. You’ll hear the vision for The Father’s Life — a space to draw out the “gems” of faith from believers in every walk of life. From business leaders to students, priests to entrepreneurs, this podcast is about calling the next generation into deeper intimacy with God and walking in unity — not uniformity — across generations, denominations, and cultures. Whether you are a pastor, parent, student, or marketplace leader, this conversation will stir your heart to believe that God has more for you — and for your city.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to The Father's Life Podcast

01:01 Michael's Journey to Faith and Ministry

06:06 The Vision for Christ for Your City

12:59 The Father's Life Podcast Vision

16:29 Generational Influence and Legacy

19:04 Unity in Diversity: A Call to Generations

25:13 Walking Together in Unity vs. Uniformity