Everyday Christian

James Granger
  • 3.7 (6)
  • Christianity
  • Updated Semimonthly

A show by Riverview Church

Episodes

  1. Jun 5

    Word of Mouth with Andy Schoonover

    Our guest today is Andy Schoonover, who co-owns a dental practice with his brother in DeWitt,Michigan. In this conversation Andy talks about intentionality when it comes to his faith in Jesusand his desire to set a Christ-like example for his clients, co-workers, and community. Andy andhis wife Chrissy live in DeWitt, MI area with their two daughters and attend Riverview Church.

    36 min

  2. May 15

    Heartbeat with Ariel Kiser

    Our guest today is Ariel Kiser, who serves as a nuclear imaging technician at U of M Sparrowhospital in Lansing, MI. In this conversation Ariel shares how her faith in Jesus has been thebackbone of her desire to provide excellent images and empathic care for patients who aregoing through scary process. Ariel and her husband Travis live in the Lansing, MI area withtheir new baby Kieran and attend Riverview Church in Holt, MI.

    32 min

  3. May 1

    What Do You Intend to Do? with Matt Perelli

    The Everyday Christian podcast exists to help make basic Christian living accessible byproviding listeners with windows into how various people put faith in action in theirdifferent walks of life. My guest for this episode is Matt Perelli, who works as anengineer for General Motors Company in the Metro Detroit area. In our conversationMatt describes his mindset and the process of living out his faith with intentionality in afast moving corporate environment. Matt lives in Williamston, Michigan with his wifeBecca and their kids John, Emma, Maddie, and Noah and serves in a variety of roles inhis church and in the Young Life community.NOTES:Link in Riversidehttps://riverside.com/shared/exported-clip/792a9f0281e6cfb16845File in the Drive Folder:https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1MoP9GQsxvHbRHTP_qOfDH043uhclScDe

    32 min

  4. Apr 17

    Living Trust with Chrissy Schoonover

    The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners a window into how people from a variety of vocations put their faith in action.   My guest for this episode is Chrissy Schoonover, who has been a math teacher at Okemos High School for the past 21 years. Chrissy shares her perspective on the Gospel impact building relational trust and walking in integrity can have in a professional setting. Chrissy and her husband Andy attend Riverview church and live in DeWitt, MI with their children Ellie (10) and Charlie (6).

    33 min

  5. Mar 20

    Touch of Grace with Jodi Wiley

    My guest today is Jodi Wiley, who serves as a professor of massage therapy at Lansing Community College. In this conversation Jodi shares how her time spent in the Scripture and in prayer forms the foundation for how she interacts with her students, colleagues, and clients. Jodi and her husband Jeff live in Haslett, MI with their two adult sons, and Jodi serves as a deacon at Riverview Church in Holt, MI.

    32 min

  6. Feb 20

    A Bigger Classroom with Ethan Fahy

    The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action.   My guest for this episode is Ethan Fahy, who teaches math at Okemos High School near Lansing, MI. Ethan has a unique knack for being able to point his students toward Jesus through listening, building relationships, and authenticity, and during our conversation he shares some of the blessings and challenges he’s experienced in his journey as a High School teacher. Ethan lives in Okemos, MI with his wife Kerry and his children Addison, Riley, Caleb, and Jayden.

    41 min

  7. Jan 31

    Integrity Works with Mark Brown

    The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Mark Brown, who works as a real estate agent for Brown Brothers in the Metro Detroit area.  Our conversation explores how Mark’s faith in Jesus defines his approach to his clients and how he navigates the delicate work / life balance of the real estate profession.  Mark lives in Novi with his wife Amanda and his children Henry (14) and Ella (9).

    37 min

  8. Jan 16

    Hospitality with Max Billinghurst

    The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how people put faith in action in their various walks of life.  My guest for this episode is Max Billinghurst, who works as a realtor with Keller Williams in Lansing, Michigan.  Our conversation focuses on the highly relational nature of the real estate community and vocation, and how Max aims to glorify God and point others to Jesus through his interactions there.  Max lives in Holt, Michigan with his wife Rachael and their kids Lila and Dominic and serves as a deacon at Riverview Church.

    39 min

  9. 12/19/2025

    Primary Care with Dr. Brittany Breitzke

    The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action.   My guest for this episode is Dr. Brittany Breitzke, who serves as a Doctor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine in the MSU Health Care Clinic in East Lansing, Michigan. Our conversation revolves around the challenges Brittany faces in the medical world and how her faith in Jesus informs her mindset, relationships, and decisions in her role. Brittany lives in Mason, Michigan with her husband Shane and their kids Emmy, Ava, and Charlie (aka “the Chuckwagon”) and serves as a deacon at Riverview Church.

    39 min

  10. 12/05/2025

    Showing Up with Steve Clark

    The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Steve Clark, who recently retired from a long and successful career as a professional soccer player in the MLS.  Our conversation explores how Steve’s faith in Jesus kept him grounded as he navigated the unique journey of a high-level professional athlete, and how in turn his faith was challenged and matured through that process.  Steve now lives in the Metro Detroit area with his wife Carella and their daughter Birdie as he embarks on a new career coaching youth soccer.

    40 min

  11. 11/22/2025

    Give and Serve with Dr. Beth Kurt

    The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Dr. Beth Kurt, who serves as a pediatric oncologist at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, and was the primary caregiver for our son Luke as he battled cancer years ago.  Our conversation explores how Beth’s faith in Jesus informs and sustains the unique blend of truth, empathy, and determination she brings to her work.

    45 min

  12. 11/07/2025

    The Next Right Thing with Evan Vanderwey

    My guest for the very first episode of Everyday Christian my good friend Evan Vanderwey.  Evan is a Financial Planner and small business owner in the Lansing area, with years of experience and wisdom living out his faith in his vocational world.  Evan and his wife Jen live in Mason, Michigan and are active members of University Reformed Church in East Lansing.  They have twelve children with one grandchild and two more on the way.

    48 min
  • 12 Episodes

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About

A show by Riverview Church

Information

  • Creator
    James Granger
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2025 Riverview Church

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