
Grace Unscripted
Stories of people in and around Grace Church
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Stories of people in and around Grace Church
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This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Scott Claypoole! Scott takes us back into his childhood and gives us a glimpse of his experience growing up trying to gain acceptance and approval from what he thought was a disapproving god. Little did he know, that one day that “disapproving god” would be the only place he could find both transformation and freedom. Listen in as Scott walks us through how God, and the people He placed in Scott’s life, reframed both is his view of God and his view of himself. If Scott’s story has resonated with you or you have any question
This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Delaney Dobbins! For the longest time, Delaney was walking through difficult relationships and searching for more. It wasn’t until a few years ago when God met her in the aftermath of one of her most difficult moments that her faith got real. Listen in as she shares with us how God, and the people He surrounded her with, helped Delaney walk through difficulty and abuse and how that past is guiding her plans for the future! If Delaney’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! Y
This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Steph Sievers! The biggest standout from Steph’s story is her perspective looking back on not only what she experienced, but the people God placed in her life to get her where she is today. Listen in as Steph shares with us how she walked through isolation, pain, and loss, and how her story ultimately led her to surrendering to a perfect Savior! If Steph’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you know
This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Bobbi Claypoole! Bobbi’s early adulthood was filled with difficult situations that ultimately led her to lean into God to redeem them! Listen in as she shares with us how God brought her through many things including heartbreak, abuse, and single motherhood to where she is today! If Bobbi’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each gu
This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Allison Daugherty! Allison’s story is an incredible example of Jesus bringing healing, freedom, and the right people into someone’s life. Listen in as Allison shares how Jesus took her from her lowest point, transformed her despair into gratitude, and how she now gets to help people who find themselves in the dark places where she once was! If Allison’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you know tha
This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Logan Hugli! From the beginning, Logan’s life was molded by the dark and harsh realities he was born into. It continued that way until the point when he reached his lowest moment. Listen in as he shares how God has guided him through the little things that to some may look like coincidences, but to him, look like the fingerprints of a God who loves him! If Logan’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let y
This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Kayla Hromada! Kayla shares with us her experience of God meeting her in the hard and difficult moments from marriage struggles to dealing with anxiety and depression. Listen in as the idea of God being “always there” went from always being there in the background of Kayla’s life to seeing how God has continued to faithfully show up through it all. If Kayla’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you kn
This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Tim Hromada! From a young age, Tim was fully invested into sports and even ended up playing college baseball. Unfortunately, when health problems threatened to take sports away, it didn’t just threaten what he loved dearly it threatened his identity too. Listen in as Tim shares with us his story of how God brought him full circle from a believer to a follower, and from a sports player to a sports ministry director! If Tim’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email
This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Abi Jones! Abi grew up around church, but her faith didn’t become her own until later in life. From a young age, Abi experienced deeply difficult circumstances that led her to dark places. Listen in as she shares with us how Jesus was able to meet her in the dark moments and how she has found freedom and healing from her past through Jesus. If Abi’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you know that we
This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Jason Beck! From church hopping as a teenager to drum sets, Jason’s smile and joy shine through the microphone throughout his story. Listen in as Jason shares with us his story of faithful steps of seeking God! If Jason’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out
This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Tia Smith! Tia dives deep into her early life and marriage and the dark and difficult moments that she and her family walked through. Listen in as she shares how God has brought healing from her past, helped her break unhealthy cycles in her family, and how she now gets to help other women walk through their difficult moments! If Tia’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace
This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Steve Frisch! From adventures in the military to an unexpected battle with cancer, listen in as Steve reflects back on his life and shares with us exactly how Jesus has been there for him from the very beginning even when he didn’t realize it at the time! If Steve’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship so
This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Michael Kohler! Michael’s childhood was missing structure and stability. The difficulties he faced in life led him to the military and he made that his career. When he was finally finding the stability he needed, something unexpected happened which flipped his life upside down. The following years were dark but God would not let Michael go. Listen in to hear how Jesus worked through people to show Michael His love for him! If Michael’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! Y
This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Kim Howdyshell! After being uprooted at a young age and experiencing relational hurt at home, Kim’s life was anything but easy. Listen in as she reflects on how that impacted her, how God met her in those places, and how He transformed not only Kim’s life but the lives of those around her as well! If Kim’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist ma
On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Christine Dolan! From a trans-Atlantic love stories to an inflatables businesses, Christine’s story is one of watching God show up and be faithful time and time again from new seasons to big moves. Listen in as she shares with us all of the steps of obedience, both big and small, God walked with her through and how He led her to where she is today! If Christine’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also exci
On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Paul Thompson. Paul has done so many different things in his life from bandmember to scholar and now missionary. Listen in as Paul shares his story, how he has seen God show up time and time again even through his pride, and the incredible adventure that God is taking him and his family on next! If Paul’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscripted@graceohio.org! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship
“You’re always on mission wherever you are. The goal is to help Jesus be known and make sense. Wherever you are, you’re doing that.” – Stephanie Thompson On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Stephanie Thompson. Stephanie’s life has been marked by her faith and desire to be on mission since she was young. She has lived so many places and adventures already in life and there is another big one starting very soon! Listen in as she shares her story about how God has moved in her life and the adventure that He is taking her and her family on next! If S
“The other thing I would encourage people to do is just reflect in your life. It’s easy when you’re busy to not realize the things He is doing everyday.” – Cheryl Reed On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Cheryl Reed. Cheryl grew up in the Akron area and from day one worked hard to fulfill the passions God gave her. She shares her journey through the medical field helping those in need and how God showed up along the way! If Cheryl’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at Unscrip
“”When you are at the end of you, God is there and He wants you and you just have to ask him.”” – Jan Robinson On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Jan Robinson. Jan grew up in the Copley area in an incredibly difficult family situation where Jesus felt hard to find. God placed the right people around her exactly when she needed them most and has been protecting and walking with her all along! Listen in as she shares her story from immense pain to feeling like “the most blessed person in the world!” If Jan’s story has resonated with you or you hav
“I just pray that when I open my mouth that God is the one who is speaking.” – Holly Bader Carroll On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Holly Bader Carroll. Holly was born and raised in the Akron area into family of believers. From trials and pain in her early 20s to experiencing the beauty of a blended family later in life, Holly’s story and the perspective she shares is absolutely incredible! Listen in as Holly looks back on her life thus far and shares how God has been working in the lives of her and her family the whole time! If Holly’s story
“…what does God want me to do? What does Jesus want me to do? These things have shaped my life since having accepted Christ.” – Jeff Reed On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Jeff Reed! Jeff is a leader at Grace Church and dedicates his time to mentoring others of all ages! Jeff grew up in a unique religious background, however he did not accept Jesus until much later in life. Listen in as Jeff shares with us his story and passions and how God has been faithfully working in his life all along! If Jeff’s story has resonated with you or you have any
“He can redeem anything. He has literally redeemed stuff that I didn’t think could be redeemed in my life.” – Ken Huth On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Ken Huth. Ken is a born and raised Akronite. Through a difficult season in his 20s spent searching for family, purpose, and truth, Ken ultimately found what he truly needed… Jesus. From professional wrestling aspirations to finding redemption, listen in as Ken shares his story and how he came face to face with Jesus when he needed him most! If Ken’s story has resonated with you or you have any
“When all else is gone, the thought of my life is gone, what really matter is my relationship with God. that’s where my turning point was. I wanted to seek him. I wanted to find him. I wanted to run to him!” – Lisa Gnap On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the powerful story of Lisa Gnap! From growing up in a mixed church household to wrestling through religious differences when her own children started to explore their own faith, Lisa’s life was surrounded by religion from a young age. Through health scares and uncertainty, Lisa’s life is nothing short of a t
“You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to have things figured out. He’s going to meet you right where are. He’s going to use you and your story and redeem any pain.” – Holly McLaughlin On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the powerful story of Holly McLaughlin. Holly grew up in a small town in a Christian household, however her life shifted massively when her family had to move away to Norton. Listen in as Holly shares the difficulties of experiencing such a big transition at a young age, the community that helped her through tremendous loss, and how Je
“I think, especially in the last year, the Lord has taught me so much about how to actually be faithful and have joy even when you don’t have anything that you want and that you’ve been asking for and your life is not the way that you pictured it.” – Maggie Moser On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Maggie Moser! Maggie grew up a little bit of everywhere, but always knew that that her foundation rested in Jesus! Listen in as she shares how Jesus molded her through her time away at college, her experience and perspective on singleness as a woman ch