Forge Podcast: Conversations for the Journey

• A Church Set Apart – A Conversation with Aaron - Part 2 (Audio)

  What if losing influence is exactly what the church needs to find its true power? In this second part, Aaron explores what the future of faith looks like in a changing world. Drawing from his years overseas and his heart for the men of Forge, he shares why he’s hopeful about the church’s next chapter—even as culture shifts away from Christianity. From postmodern thought to everyday discipleship, Aaron explains how God is using uncertainty to draw His people deeper into community, humility, and authenticity. He casts a vision for the new Tempe campus, a place where men will grow through brotherhood, vulnerability, and a return to simple, Spirit-filled faith. This episode calls us back to the kind of church that endures—not because it’s comfortable or popular, but because it’s rooted in Christ alone. Join the conversation and be reminded that the church still stands strong when it stands together.

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• Faith in a Post-Christian World – A Conversation with Aaron - Part 1 (Audio)

  What does it look like to live out your faith when the world around you doesn’t care? In this first conversation with Aaron, we hear his story of serving as a missionary in Sweden—one of the most secular nations in the world—and what it taught him about sharing the gospel through relationship, not argument. Aaron unpacks how years in a culture indifferent to God reshaped his view of evangelism and community. He shares the lessons learned from moving beyond debate and into real friendship, learning to love people who didn’t see their need for Christ. Along the way, he wrestles with the difference between cultural Christianity and true discipleship. This episode reminds us that the most powerful witness isn’t in persuasion but in presence. Listen in as Aaron shares how God transforms hearts—even in the places least expected.

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• Restored Through Encounter – A Conversation with Dom - Part 2 (Audio)

  What if the moment that broke you becomes the moment that brings you home? In Part 2, Dom continues his journey—sharing how one invitation to a men’s retreat became the turning point in his walk with God. There, surrounded by men with their own scars, he encountered Christ in a new way and chose to be baptized again—this time from a place of surrender and renewal. Dom opens up about rebuilding faith, finding brotherhood, and discovering a passion for evangelism. His story captures what happens when Jesus steps into our broken places and restores what was lost. This conversation is a reminder that community heals, vulnerability transforms, and no story is beyond redemption. Listen in and be encouraged—God still meets us right where we are.

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• Faith in the Transitions – A Conversation with Dom - Part 1 (Audio)

  What happens when the foundation you grew up on begins to crumble? In this first part of Dom’s story, we hear about a young man raised in church but shaped by deep family brokenness. Through honest reflection, Dom shares how his father’s abuse distorted his view of God, how hurt led to rebellion, and how chasing independence in college only left him empty. As he recounts his seasons of wandering—from the classroom to the party scene, from striving to survive to feeling completely alone—Dom reminds us how easy it is to lose our way when we’re not anchored in Christ. Yet even in the distance, God was stirring something in his heart. This episode invites us to consider: How do we hold on to faith when life takes us far from where we started?

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• Grieving Forward – A Conversation with JW - Part 2 (Audio)

  What do you do when grief becomes your identity? In Part 2 of JW’s story, we journey into the years following his father’s death—a 13-year cancer battle that ended suddenly, leaving behind a silence that echoed through every part of JW’s life. He speaks honestly about white-knuckling grief, trying to navigate pain without support, and the slow unraveling that came when sorrow met isolation. But God wasn’t done. Through grief groups, intentional community, and moments of Spirit-led obedience, JW began to rediscover joy—not in the absence of pain, but in the presence of others who reminded him he wasn’t alone. This is a powerful testimony of how grief, when surrendered to God, can be transformed into empathy, purpose, and healing. And how even in our lowest moments, Jesus still invites us to comfort others with the comfort we ourselves have received. Grief doesn’t have to define you. It can refine you.

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