Dr. Wiles is off teaching a doctorate seminar this week, so Katy and Luke are joined in studio by college minister Connor Torrealba for a lively, laughter-filled catch-up. They reflect on the previous Sunday's celebration of Dr. Wiles' 25th anniversary at First Baptist Arlington, the packed sanctuary, the tributes from fellow pastors, and the behind-the-scenes staff effort that pulled it all together.

Connor shares what's making this the college ministry's best fall start yet: new touchpoints with UTA students through summer orientations and a breakfast burrito cart, a record-breaking Thursday night turnout, and a rain-soaked Dollar Steak Night that turned into an unexpected opportunity for deeper conversations. The group digs into what a "gospel appointment" actually looks like and how intentional follow-up has become a hallmark of the ministry.

They also look ahead to a busy season at FBCA: a refreshed Wednesday night gathering of worship and prayer (The Table), care ministries including a new anxiety support group, the launch of Alpha, an evangelism-focused program for people exploring faith, and a new fall sermon series through the book of Jonah called "Gone Fishing."

It's a candid, funny, and heartfelt look at what God is doing across the church's ministries — and the team working behind the scenes to make it happen.