Eighteen-year-old Maddox Kreil discusses his transition from Irvine high school to Florida College and looks back upon his high school journey, which started at another high school before coming to Irvine.

Maddox was a swimmer, water polo goalie, and an actor at Irvine while also being one of the praise leaders at Canyon Church.

Maddox credits his parents, both educators, for being so supportive of him and his brothers.

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Brooke Wolting was a member of the Canyon Church until she and her husband Greg moved to Tennessee.

Their journey to adopting their child Felicity is a gut-wrenching story with a beautiful ending.

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One of Canyon Church's praise leaders, Brandon Pearce talks about his career in ministry, mainly as a praise leader and youth minister. He discusses disappointments that he has had, the need for balance as a servant, and his love of music.

He will really relate to people who have been hurt in churches by decisions from imperfect leaders and the need to grow from those experiences.

Cork, David, and Brandon also talk about the uniqueness of the Canyon Church in terms of its ability to listen to its members, try new things, and grow in the process.

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Erin discusses with Cork and David her early years in the church and some of the mistrust that she developed; but eventually she returned to the church with the help of her boyfriend Preston and Canyon Church.

Her story seems typical of many Christians who sometimes get discouraged by God's own people but eventually find their way back.

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Tommy discusses the four years that he visited China to spread the gospel. He discusses the highlights, the dangers, and the future of Christianity in China.

Tommy has been an elder at the Canyon Church for 10 years. He is a retired electrician.

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Kurtis explains in detail his brief first marriage and the loss of confidence that came from its end. His faith in Christ grew as he began dating his current wife Allison. He credits his wife for building his confidence, holding him accountable for spiritual matters, and allowing him to grow.

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Jenny, a public school educator, has been teaching for over a decade and discusses the challenges and benefits of being a Christian in a public school. Her positivity about her job, her district where she works, and the profession in general will make you be thankful of teachers like Jenny.

Her respect for her superiors and gratitude in having this as her career really shines through.

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This episode focuses on what it is like to be a preacher's wife. Anastasia Macy has been a public school teacher for over 20 years, but before that she served the churches where her husband, Frank, preached.

Like many public jobs, the preacher's wife has to support her husband's long hours and sometimes unfair criticism while raising a family. Anastasia describes those struggles and has advice for people in how to support their leaders appropriately.

It's a must listen and touching episode.

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