Forge Podcast: Conversations for the Journey

What if the pain you’ve carried for decades could become the very thing God uses to bring healing — not just to you, but to others?

In this episode, Steve opens up about a lifetime marked by trauma, addiction, and searching for identity. But it wasn’t until he walked through the doors of Scottsdale Bible Church that he experienced a true heart transformation — one rooted in faith, fellowship, and surrender to Christ.

With honesty a...

What happens when the life you’ve built begins to fall apart? And how does God meet us in that brokenness?

In this deeply honest episode, Dr. Rob shares his remarkable journey—from a career in emergency medicine to becoming a stepfather, a caregiver, a widower, and now a leader in men’s ministry. Through seasons of addiction, mental health challenges, and tragic loss, Rob reflects on how God’s grace and the strength of Christian co...

What happens when the life you’ve built begins to fall apart? And how does God meet us in that brokenness?

In this deeply honest episode, Dr. Rob shares his remarkable journey—from a career in emergency medicine to becoming a stepfather, a caregiver, a widower, and now a leader in men’s ministry. Through seasons of addiction, mental health challenges, and tragic loss, Rob reflects on how God’s grace and the strength of Christian co...

What happens when we stop striving to fix ourselves and let God rewrite our story?

In this conversation, Raygen shares what healing looks like when it becomes a daily walk of surrender. He opens up about the layers of his journey—from struggling with identity and shame to learning to hear God's voice and trust His timing. Through his words, we see the beauty of a life being continually restored—not by performance, but by grace.

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What happens when we stop striving to fix ourselves and let God rewrite our story?

In this conversation, Raygen shares what healing looks like when it becomes a daily walk of surrender. He opens up about the layers of his journey—from struggling with identity and shame to learning to hear God's voice and trust His timing. Through his words, we see the beauty of a life being continually restored—not by performance, but by grace.

Ray...

Can a heart shattered by trauma truly find healing and hope again?

In this powerful installment with Raygen, we hear the raw, redemptive story of a man who has walked through darkness and discovered the light of Christ on the other side. From the heartbreak of divorce and abandonment to the deep wounds of past abuse, Raygen opens up about his journey of faith, forgiveness, and fierce restoration.

His story is one of courage—a stead...

Can a heart shattered by trauma truly find healing and hope again?

In this powerful installment with Raygen, we hear the raw, redemptive story of a man who has walked through darkness and discovered the light of Christ on the other side. From the heartbreak of divorce and abandonment to the deep wounds of past abuse, Raygen opens up about his journey of faith, forgiveness, and fierce restoration.

His story is one of courage—a stead...

What if the greatest battles of your life are meant to be won on your knees?

In part two of our conversation with Edward, we explore the deeply spiritual front lines of mentorship, evangelism, and surrender. With warmth and urgency, Edward shares how he welcomes men into The Forge, guides them through one-on-one discipleship, and equips them to walk in spiritual authority. He reminds us that humility is not weakness—it’s the postur...

What if the greatest battles of your life are meant to be won on your knees?

In part two of our conversation with Edward, we explore the deeply spiritual front lines of mentorship, evangelism, and surrender. With warmth and urgency, Edward shares how he welcomes men into The Forge, guides them through one-on-one discipleship, and equips them to walk in spiritual authority. He reminds us that humility is not weakness—it’s the postur...

What happens when a man answers the quiet call to go deeper with God?

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Edward—a devoted mentor, husband, and brother in Christ—for a powerful conversation about surrender, discipleship, and finding purpose through humility. From a life-changing solo retreat in Jerome to a divinely timed journey into mentoring at The Forge, Edward shares how 40 years of walking with Jesus led to a spiritual...

What happens when a man answers the quiet call to go deeper with God?

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Edward—a devoted mentor, husband, and brother in Christ—for a powerful conversation about surrender, discipleship, and finding purpose through humility. From a life-changing solo retreat in Jerome to a divinely timed journey into mentoring at The Forge, Edward shares how 40 years of walking with Jesus led to a spiritual...

What does it mean to remain faithful when life doesn’t turn out how you planned?

In this episode, Chris reflects on a season of life marked by unmet expectations, identity shifts, and spiritual refinement. From the outside, he had it all—marriage, a growing family, and a clear path in ministry. But underneath, he was wrestling with doubt, grief, and a quiet sense of failure.

Chris shares candidly about his early years in seminary, ...

What does it mean to remain faithful when life doesn’t turn out how you planned?

In this episode, Chris reflects on a season of life marked by unmet expectations, identity shifts, and spiritual refinement. From the outside, he had it all—marriage, a growing family, and a clear path in ministry. But underneath, he was wrestling with doubt, grief, and a quiet sense of failure.

Chris shares candidly about his early years in seminary, ...

What if the darkest season of your life was the very ground God would use to grow your calling?

In this episode, Jacob Gilchrist shares a gripping testimony of loss, addiction, and the long road to surrender. From watching his father’s life unravel after a tragic medical mistake to wrestling with doubt, anger, and near-suicide, Jacob opens up about the pain that drove him away from faith—and the moments that brought him back.

We he...

What if the darkest season of your life was the very ground God would use to grow your calling?

In this episode, Jacob Gilchrist shares a gripping testimony of loss, addiction, and the long road to surrender. From watching his father’s life unravel after a tragic medical mistake to wrestling with doubt, anger, and near-suicide, Jacob opens up about the pain that drove him away from faith—and the moments that brought him back.

We he...

What if the thing that once defined you is actually what God wants to use to set you free?

In Part Two of our conversation with Damian, we dig deeper into the wounds that shaped his identity—and the healing that followed. Damian opens up about the decades he spent carrying guilt, the moment that broke his marriage open, and the slow, powerful journey toward counseling, vulnerability, and grace.

This episode is a raw and redemptive ...

What if the thing that once defined you is actually what God wants to use to set you free?

In Part Two of our conversation with Damian, we dig deeper into the wounds that shaped his identity—and the healing that followed. Damian opens up about the decades he spent carrying guilt, the moment that broke his marriage open, and the slow, powerful journey toward counseling, vulnerability, and grace.

This episode is a raw and redemptive ...

What does healing look like when your earliest memories are marked by trauma?

In this powerful episode, Damian opens up about a childhood scarred by violence and loss—and the long road toward restoration. From witnessing a moment that forever altered his family to spending decades silently carrying the weight of it, Damian shares how God has used even the most painful parts of his story to forge something new.

We explore themes of ...

What does healing look like when your earliest memories are marked by trauma?

In this powerful episode, Damian opens up about a childhood scarred by violence and loss—and the long road toward restoration. From witnessing a moment that forever altered his family to spending decades silently carrying the weight of it, Damian shares how God has used even the most painful parts of his story to forge something new.

We explore themes of ...