Forged through Faith

Nick Wilson, Joshua Dennig, Brian Winchester
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Life is messy. God is faithful. We’re three ordinary guys trying to follow Jesus in the middle of work, marriage, kids, struggles, and everything real life throws at us. No polish, no pretending — just honest conversations about being husbands, fathers, and disciples who get it wrong plenty but keep chasing Christ anyway. We dig into theology, culture, and whatever topics God puts in front of us, sharing our experiences, our failures, and what we’re learning along the way. We’re not chasing fame — just hoping our conversations help someone else walk a little closer with Jesus.

Episodes

  1. MAY 4

    Episode Ten: The One Where Nobody Told Me I’d Still Be This Bad at Being a Christian

    I didn’t expect following Jesus to still feel like this much of a fight. We went in planning to talk about struggle and ended up saying the stuff most people keep to themselves. What it feels like when you keep falling into the same things. When getting back up feels exhausting. When you start wondering if you should be further along by now. And yeah, we said it out loud. Sometimes it feels like prayers go straight to voicemail. Not in a rebellious way. In an honest, “God, where are you?” kind of way. We wrestle with that tension, believing He’s there while feeling like nothing’s changing. Holding onto faith while carrying the weight of unanswered prayers and unmet needs. We don’t tie it up neatly. We don’t fix it. But we do land here. Even if it feels like silence, we’re still getting back up. If you’ve ever felt stuck, tired, or like you’re not measuring up, this one’s for you.

    1h 41m

  2. APR 20

    Episode Nine: The One Where We Almost Stay on Topic

    Biblical friendship isn’t just grabbing coffee and calling it accountability. It’s costly. It’s honest. It’s the kind of friendship that shows up when things get messy. In this episode, we break down what real, biblical friendship actually looks like—our responsibility to one another, why being rooted in the church body matters more than people think, and how iron actually sharpens iron (spoiler: it’s not always comfortable). Also… somewhere along the way, we start singing, things get a little out of hand, and a hemorrhoid named Himothy makes an appearance. Yeah… just listen.

    1h 4m

  3. MAR 30

    Episode Eight: The One Where a Man Steps Up

    Episode 8 isn’t your typical conversation… it’s one that hits close to home. We sit down with Devin Dowdy as he pulls back the curtain on what’s really driving him: faith, conviction, and a willingness to stand up when it counts. No fluff, no scripted answers-just an honest look at leadership in our schools, our community, and the political space around it. If you’ve ever wondered who’s shaping the future locally (and why it matters), this is the episode you don’t skip. Early voting runs April 20 through May 2, 2026. Pay attention… this one actually affects you.

    1h 47m

  4. MAR 18

    Episode Seven: The One Where We Step Off In It

    Yeah… we went there. In this episode, we step straight into the tension of politics and faith. No sidestepping, no pretending it’s not messy. What does it actually look like to engage in politics as a Christian without losing your identity in Christ? Is voting just a civic duty, or is it something deeper? And how do you hold to biblical convictions in a world that seems to reward outrage more than truth? We talk about the responsibility of believers to stand for what aligns with Scripture, while also wrestling with the very real danger of letting politics become an idol. Because somewhere along the way, it’s gotten way too easy to trade the fruits of the Spirit for being “right.” This conversation isn’t about telling you who to vote for—it’s about challenging how you think, how you speak, and how you treat people who see the world completely differently. Can you hold firm to truth without hardening your heart? Can you love your neighbor without compromising what you believe? We’re not claiming to have it all figured out, but we’re not staying silent either. So yeah… we step off in it. Let’s see what happens.

    1h 27m

  5. MAR 2

    Episode Six: The One Where We Explore the Rabbit Holes

    What actually happens when you stop skimming Scripture and start digging? In this episode, we riff through how we personally study the Bible, the questions we ask, the cross-references that send us down unexpected paths, and why slowing down in God’s Word changes everything. This isn’t a step-by-step lecture; it’s an honest conversation about learning to study, getting stuck, following connections, and letting the Bible explain the Bible. If you’ve ever opened Scripture and thought, “Where do I even start?” ...pull up a chair and explore the rabbit holes with us.

    1h 27m

  6. FEB 17

    Episode Five: The One Where Sanctification Shows Up and We Pretend to Know What’s Happening

    In this episode, we dive into sanctification, what it really looks like, how we grow in it, and how the Holy Spirit works in us (He is a person, not an “it”). We explore the daily realities of being transformed, how God shapes our hearts, and how this process impacts our responses to the brokenness around us. Politics and the state of the world are discussed as examples of things that feel overwhelming and awful, but through sanctification, navigating life in a flawed world becomes more manageable, grounded in grace and spiritual growth.

    1h 12m

  7. FEB 2

    Episode Four: The One Where Small Things Matter

    This episode digs into how works flow out of faith, not as a scoreboard for God but as a natural response to His grace. We talk about what obedience actually looks like in real life — sharing the gospel, giving away Bibles, and doing small, quiet things that feel insignificant in the moment. There’s a tension we all face between wanting our faith to matter and realizing God rarely calls us to be legendary — just faithful. The conversation wrestles with free will versus free choice, God’s sovereignty over every outcome, and learning to trust that even the smallest acts can play a bigger role in God’s plan than we’ll ever see. No hype. No pedestal. Just obedience.

    1h 12m

  8. JAN 19

    Episode Three: The One Where We Respond to Grace

    We’ve all heard “saved by grace through faith” — but what does that actually look like in real life? We open up about our own paths to Jesus, the moments that broke us, and how grace met us there. This isn’t churchy theory; it’s raw stories, honest questions, and a reminder that salvation is a gift, not a performance.

    1 hr

  9. 12/22/2025

    Episode Two: The One Where We All Messed Up and Why the Cross Matters

    Man introduced sin into the world, and everything broke—creation, relationships, and us. Life hurts, and we feel it every day. But God is good, and He didn’t leave us there. In this episode, we explore God’s incredible mercy and grace, and how He made a way back to Himself through Jesus. No one is excluded. No one is too far gone.

    1h 16m

  10. 12/04/2025

    Episode One: The One Where We Try Not to Mess This Up.

    Origin stories are lame, but a necessity. Listen to us talk about who we are, how many kids we have and the heart behind the mission. This is gonna be fun ya'll!

    49 min
  • 10 Episodes

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About

Life is messy. God is faithful. We’re three ordinary guys trying to follow Jesus in the middle of work, marriage, kids, struggles, and everything real life throws at us. No polish, no pretending — just honest conversations about being husbands, fathers, and disciples who get it wrong plenty but keep chasing Christ anyway. We dig into theology, culture, and whatever topics God puts in front of us, sharing our experiences, our failures, and what we’re learning along the way. We’re not chasing fame — just hoping our conversations help someone else walk a little closer with Jesus.

Information

  • Creator
    Nick Wilson, Joshua Dennig, Brian Winchester
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nick Wilson, Joshua Dennig, Brian Winchester
  • Show Website
    Forged through Faith