Alive! with Pastor Patina Ripkey

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Life Changing Testimonies with Pastor Patina Ripkey and special guests. 

  1. Can a Christian Become an Atheist?

    Jun 1

    Can a Christian Become an Atheist?

    Send us Fan Mail Millions of Christians wrestle with doubts, questions, and challenges to their beliefs. For some, this process -- often called deconstruction -- leads to a deeper and more nuanced faith. For others, it results in leaving Christianity altogether. But why does this happen? What experiences, questions, or struggles drive people to reexamine the faith they once held? And do all who deconstruct eventually become atheists?  Patina has an honest and open conversation about deconstruction and repentance with two guests, Pastor Brian James and Craig Perkinson.

    1h 3m
  2. TIM JOHNSON (Spiritual Warfare: How to Resist the Devil and Step Into Our Calling)

    Feb 11

    TIM JOHNSON (Spiritual Warfare: How to Resist the Devil and Step Into Our Calling)

    Send us Fan Mail Are you vulnerable to a demonic attack? Have you fully stepped into your calling? As promised, here is the second interview with Tim Johnson (Pastor at Pfrimmer's Chapel and the co-founder of The Joshua Center)! For two hours we dig into the meaning of spiritual warfare, the spiritual realm, and what distracts us from following Jesus? I hope you enjoy this podcast!

    1h 56m
  3. Heather Vescio (From the Frontlines of Crime to the Footsteps of Faith)

    06/03/2025

    Heather Vescio (From the Frontlines of Crime to the Footsteps of Faith)

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with a former FBI Forensic Examiner who was working on the front lines of the FBI, battling the darkest corners of child exploitation and terrorism. Her work was intense, heartbreaking, and deeply personal.  Fighting evil took a toll on her soul, but she eventually found restoration and faith in Christ. This is a raw, redemptive conversation about trauma, triumph, and trust in a God who is good. For more information about Heather and her business, feel free to reach out to her at:  www.cruxintel.com

    1h 11m

  4. 03/14/2025

    Garrett Mendelson (From Painkillers to Praise Band: One Man's Journey of Faith)

    Send us Fan Mail Once a talented baseball player whose dreams were shattered by four knee surgeries, Garrett found himself battling painkiller addiction while navigating his parents' divorce. Though he occasionally attended church and considered himself a Christian, he later realized he was merely religious without having a genuine relationship with Jesus.

    43 min
  5. Tim Johnson (From Severe Speech Impediment to Speaker, Preacher, Ministry Leader)

    01/29/2025

    Tim Johnson (From Severe Speech Impediment to Speaker, Preacher, Ministry Leader)

    Send us Fan Mail Tim is the Pastor at Pfrimmer's Chapel and the co-founder of The Joshua Center. He is a a dynamic preacher and teacher and he ministers to people all over the world but Tim has not always been skilled at public speaking. Tim was born premature and had a severe speech impediment. It was so bad, his teachers believed he was mentally challenged. For years he was bullied, made fun of, and treated as less-than. He was also physically abused by a father who was an alcoholic. Everything and everyone seemed to be against him. BUT GOD.

    1h 48m
  6. Reverend Jay Therrell (Relinquishing a Lifelong Dream to Follow God’s Purpose)

    05/28/2024

    Reverend Jay Therrell (Relinquishing a Lifelong Dream to Follow God’s Purpose)

    Send us Fan Mail How does someone leave their lifelong dream of becoming an attorney, to respond to God’s call to become a Pastor?  Well, it doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t happen without a wrestling match with God. Jay finally relinquished control of his dreams to the Lord and found himself in some unexpected places along the way.  His journey has included many ups and downs, but he has a clear sense of purpose. Loving Jesus and following Jesus is more important than anything else in his life.

    1h 15m
  7. JESSICA BENSCOTER (Devoted Wife, Loving Mother, Cancer Survivor)

    04/10/2024

    JESSICA BENSCOTER (Devoted Wife, Loving Mother, Cancer Survivor)

    Send us Fan Mail Jessica had a beautiful life: two wonderful children, a loving husband, a great job, and many friends and family. But in 2022 she was faced with a cancer diagnosis that rocked her world. Instead of allowing her circumstances to cause bitterness and anger, she will tell you that her suffering brought her closer to Jesus. She frequently says, “I can do hard things. I have God on my side” and she has certainly proven that to be true.

    50 min

  8. 10/03/2023

    Alive! with Chip Nelson | Sr. Vice President, International Solid Rock

    Send us Fan Mail This interview is part 2 of the interview with Tony Loefflin. Chip currently serves as the Sr. VP of International Solid Rock. He is passionate about evangelism and sharing the hope of Christ with those who have been incarcerated. As part of this ministry, he also disciples prisoners through the Church Behind Bars, teaching them how to be a fully functioning church inside the prison walls.

    23 min
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Life Changing Testimonies with Pastor Patina Ripkey and special guests. 

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  • Creator
    First Church Oviedo
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Alive! with Pastor Patina Ripkey
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