More than Conquerors with Lou Lepore

Lou Lepore
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The More Than Conquerors  Podcast (MTC)  is where today's test is tomorrow's testimony.  Each episode, guests will share their various trial stories, and how God brought them through it. We know that God works all things for good (Romans 8:28) and nothing can separate us from the love of God through Christ Jesus.  The Joy of the Lord is our strength and so we don't find out peace in situations, but in a person, Jesus Christ. Because Jesus never leaves nor forsakes us, we aren't just survivors, we are conquerors!  Connect with us:mailto:morethanconquerorspodcast837@gmail.com

  1. 56m ago

    Boardroom to the Pulpit | Pastor Lamar Eifert

    Send us Fan Mail A false accusation. A moral line he would not cross.  And nearly a decade of wondering where God was leading...  God Meant it for Good with Pastor Lamar Eifert! Long before Pastor Lamar Eifert stood behind a pulpit at Valley Forge Baptist, he was building a career in the corporate world. Fresh out of college, he encountered a situation that could have left him bitter: he was falsely accused of making antisemitic remarks, an allegation that ultimately helped push him out of his first job. At the time, it looked like a setback. Years later, Lamar had rebuilt his career and found success in the pharmaceutical industry. But another crossroads came when he was asked to support a program that conflicted with his convictions. Once again, faith was no longer something that could remain private. He had to decide what mattered more: protecting his career or being faithful to what he believed God had called him to do. And still, ministry did not happen overnight. For years, Lamar sensed God redirecting his life, but the path was anything but immediate. There was waiting. Uncertainty. Family conversations. Career decisions. And the difficult work of learning to walk by faith when God had not yet shown him the whole picture. Looking back, Lamar can now see that some of the very moments that seemed to interrupt his plans were actually preparing him for what came next. In this conversation with Lou Lepore, Lamar shares candidly about faith under pressure, trusting God through career uncertainty, the patience required when calling and timing do not seem to match, and what it means to stay faithful where God has placed you while you wait for the next step. He also reflects on one of the greatest blessings of his life: seeing his children and grandchildren continue walking in the faith, and on how God eventually used those years of preparation to help shape ministries that serve people today through biblical counseling and addiction recovery. If you are facing pressure at work, wondering whether standing firm will cost you something, or waiting for God to make the next step clear, Lamar’s story is a reminder that what looks like a detour may be part of the preparation. You may not always understand what God is doing in the moment. Faithfulness is trusting Him enough to keep walking anyway. Scripture References & Resources 3 John 1:4 — The joy of seeing the next generation walking in truth. Read 3 John 1:4 in the ESV1 Peter 4:14 — Remaining faithful when following Christ brings criticism or opposition. Read 1 Peter 4:14 in the ESVGenesis 50:20 — What others intend for harm, God can use for His purposes and for good. Read Genesis 50:20 in the ESV1 Kings 17:4–6 — God’s unexpected provision for Elijah during a season of dependence and waiting. Read 1 Kings 17:4–6 in the ESVLuke 16:10 — Faithfulness in what seems small prepares us for greater responsibility. Read Luke 16:10 in the ESVMatthew 5:16 — Living our faith openly so that others see Christ through our lives. Read Matthew 5:16 in the ESVMatthew 5:11–12 — Jesus’ encouragement to those who are falsely accused or persecuted because of their faith. Read Matthew 5:11–12 in the ESV2 Timothy 1:12 — Confidence in the One we have believed, even when following Him comes with a cost. Read 2 Timothy 1:12 in the ESV📞 Need counseling call 866-828-9667 or connect with Pastor Lamar Eifert Valley Forge Baptist Biblical Counseling Center visit vfbcc.org Looking for Hope?

  2. Sep 12

    *Mike Ostermann | A 9/11 hero

    Send us Fan Mail September 11th 2001 started out as a normal Tuesday. With great weather and a full day ahead, the New York City Fire Department was ready to serve, however, following the terrorist attacks, it would not only change them, but New York City, and the world. Join our story with Firefighter Mike Ostermann as he shares his experience at ground zero during and following the attacks on the World Trade Center. On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, retired FDNY firefighter Mike Ostermann shares his firsthand account of responding to the World Trade Center - from the phone call goodbye to his wife, to racing across the Brooklyn Bridge, to fighting fires at Ground Zero through the night. He opens up about the prayers that carried him through the chaos and what that day taught him about the fragility and preciousness of life. Key Scriptures: Isaiah 43:2 (ESV) - https://www.esv.org/Isaiah+43:2/ James 4:14 (ESV) - https://www.esv.org/James+4:14/ Guest: Mike Ostermann, retired FDNY firefighter (Engine 318, Ladder 166, Coney Island, Brooklyn) Questions or comments? Visit morethanconquerorspodcast.buzzsprout.com Looking for Hope?

  3. Sep 5

    By Faith, not Sight | Bonnie Leithmann

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you leave for work able to see—and just hours later realize you can no longer see the cars or even the sidewalk in front of you? For Bonnie Leithmann, an ordinary workday became the beginning of a life-changing trial. She was hospitalized for a week and underwent four MRIs, three CAT scans, and more than 200 vials of blood testing as doctors searched for an explanation for her sudden loss of vision. Even today, the cause remains unknown.  But the heart of Bonnie’s story isn’t simply what happened to her eyesight. It’s what happened to her faith when there was no answer. Bonnie had spent much of her life serving—27 years as an educator, mission work overseas, ministry through her church, Christian camps, and more. Suddenly she could no longer jump in the car and go. Along with her independence came a deeply personal question: “This was how I was serving the Lord, and now what can I do?” In the middle of that uncertainty, Bonnie found herself in the book of Job. Job’s response became her own: God had given her sight, and if He allowed it to be taken away, she would still bless His name and trust Him.  That trust doesn’t mean the journey has been easy. Bonnie talks honestly about fear, loss of independence, financial uncertainty, learning patience, and the possibility that she may eventually lose what vision remains. Yet she also shares how God continues to provide—sometimes through family and friends, sometimes through unexpected financial provision, and sometimes by changing what ministry looks like. She now has more time to pray, and neighbors have begun reaching out to her with questions about the Bible and faith.  And when Lou asks what it means to know that one day she will see Christ face-to-face, Bonnie gives an answer that captures the hope behind her entire story: “I’ll be able to see, and the first thing I’ll see is Him.” For anyone waiting for an answer, adjusting to a life they never expected, or wondering whether God can still use them in a changed season, Bonnie’s testimony is a reminder that we do not have to understand everything God allows in order to trust the One who does. Scriptures Referenced in This Episode Psalm 37:23 — God directing our steps.  Psalm 37:23 Job 1:21 — the passage that became foundational to Bonnie’s response: the Lord gives, the Lord takes away, yet His name is still blessed.  Job 1:21 Proverbs 3:5–6 — trusting the Lord rather than leaning on our own understanding. Read Proverbs 3:5–6 Philippians 3:14 — Paul’s encouragement to “press on.”  Philippians 3:14 2 Corinthians 5:7 — walking by faith, not by sight—a particularly meaningful passage in Bonnie’s story.  2 Corinthians 5:7 2 Corinthians 12:9 — God’s sufficient grace in weakness and Paul’s unresolved trial. Read 2 Corinthians 12:9 Hebrews 13:5 — God’s promise never to leave or forsake His people. Read Hebrews 13:5 Philippians 4:19 — God supplying the needs of His people according to His riches in Christ. Philippians 4:19 Psalm 37:25 — Bonnie’s encouragement while trusting God for financial provision. Read Psalm 37:25 Philippians 1:6 — confidence that God continues His work in us until the day of Christ. Read Philippians 1:6 Galatians 5:22–23 — the fruit of the Spirit, including the patience Bonnie says God is teaching her. Read Galatians 5:22–23  Looking for Hope?

  4. Aug 29

    Summer Recap Episode | Lou Lepore

    Send us Fan Mail This summer, we sat with stories of cancer, paralysis, house fires, panic attacks, doubt, grief, and heartbreak — and listened as our guests shared what God taught them in the middle of it all. In this special summer recap, Lou looks back not simply at the trials themselves, but at the truths that connected so many of these stories: the wisdom God gives when the road makes no sense, His provision when everything changes, the people He places around us, and the lessons in surrender, faith, and perseverance that often come only through difficult seasons. You’ll hear again from guests who faced very different circumstances, yet discovered the same faithful God.  Some wrestled honestly with doubt and disappointment. And again and again, we were reminded that God does not waste our pain! If you’ve walked through a difficult season this year — or you’re in one right now — this episode is an encouragement to keep seeking Christ, keep walking by faith, and remember: Today’s test is tomorrow’s testimony. Scriptures referenced in this episode: James 1:2James 1:5Isaiah 55:8Isaiah 26:3Psalm 34:182 Corinthians 12:9Philippians 3:10Malachi 3:10Matthew 6:33 Looking for Hope?

  5. Aug 22

    Grit and Grace | Paul Tafolla

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when an ordinary morning on the way to school becomes the day that changes everything? In Grit and Grace, Paul Tafolla shares the story of a devastating motorcycle accident that sent him flying 30 to 40 feet through the air and left him with a long list of serious injuries, multiple surgeries, and an uncertain road ahead. Doctors expected recovery to take far longer than Paul hoped. At one point, he was not expected to walk normally for as much as 18 months. Yet within about a week, he was already back on his feet.But the heart of Paul’s story is not simply that he survived. It is what he learned when he woke up after surgery and wondered whether he would even still have his hands. Seeing that doctors had been able to save them brought an overwhelming sense of relief—and gratitude to God. That moment changed the way he saw the blessings he had once taken for granted. Paul talks honestly about the questions that came during recovery, the power of prayer, the comfort he found in Scripture, and the peace that came from seeking Christ even when the circumstances did not change overnight. And his story is still being written. Today, Paul is back in the classroom, preparing for another school year—and celebrating a brand-new chapter in his life after becoming engaged to Catherine.For anyone facing a medical crisis, an unexpected detour, or simply wondering where God is in the middle of the pain, Grit and Grace is a reminder that the trial may change your plans—but it does not mean God has stopped working. Key Topics: motorcycle accident, recovery, faith through suffering, gratitude, prayer, perseverance, Christian testimony, medical recovery, purpose, engagement Bible verses referenced: Isaiah 53:5; Jeremiah 29:13; Romans 8:37; Proverbs 27:17; Matthew 5:45 Looking for Hope?

  6. Aug 15

    From Dope Dealer to Hope Dealer | Ronnie Mossie

    Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder if someone can really come back from rock bottom? Meet Ronnie Mossie — a man who was buying tens of thousands of dollars in drugs a week, got held up at gunpoint, and once sat staring at his door hoping the cops would finally break it down just so it would all end. Today, he's raising four daughters and living out his faith at Valley Forge Baptist. On More Than Conquerors, host Lou Lepore has honest, unscripted conversations with people who've faced real struggles — addiction, loss, doubt — and found God's faithfulness on the other side. This episode is Ronnie's story: the chaos of the streets, the child he and his wife lost, and the friends who refused to stop praying for him until everything changed! If you've ever felt too far gone, or you love someone who does, this conversation is for you. In this episode: Ronnie's fast rise (and fall) in the drug tradeA gunpoint encounter that almost ended it allLosing a child and the health crisis that followedThe community that prayed him back to lifeEncouragement for anyone who feels trapped or hopelessWant Ronnie to speak at your church or event?  New here? Subscribe to catch new episodes of More Than Conquerors every week, where today's test is tomorrow's testimony. Looking for Hope?

  7. Aug 8

    Bitter to Better | Matt and Jen Corbett's Story

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when two people who both lost their fathers at age five—and both spent years wrestling with anger toward God—find each other? Matt and Jen Corbett’s testimony is a story of parallel pain, unexpected grace, and a loving heavenly Father who never stopped pursuing them. Jenn grew up struggling to understand why God would allow her father to be taken from her. Matt experienced the same loss, carrying anger, loneliness, and the feeling that he did not belong. Both knew about God, but each had to reach a place of personally surrendering their hurt, bitterness, and control to Him. Years later, one unexpected online conversation revealed something neither of them could have imagined: they had lived remarkably similar stories. Their fathers had both died when they were five years old. Their mothers had never remarried. Both had wrestled with the same questions—and both had discovered that God had never stopped pursuing them. From bitterness to surrender, from unanswered questions to deeper trust, Matt and Jenn share how God used their pain, brought their lives together, and gave them the opportunity to serve Him side by side. In this episode: Losing a parent at a young age Growing up without an earthly father Grief, anger, and unanswered questions The danger of living with one foot in the world How God pursues us even when we run from Him Surrendering bitterness and learning to trust God Marriage, shared trials, and God’s perfect timing Romans 8:28 and the redemption of painful experiences What to say to someone who is angry with God Finding hope in a heavenly Father who never leaves God was writing Matt and Jenn’s stories long before they ever met. Today’s test is tomorrow’s testimony. —More Than Conquerors Podcast Looking for Hope?

  8. Aug 1

    Though He Fall | Scott Mitchell

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when the prayer you prayed in desperation becomes the moment God answers — in a way you never expected? “Though He Fall”   Scott Mitchell  has a journey through surrender, loss, and a ministry he did not see coming. Find out how an evening out with friends lead to a fall, paralysis, and a ministry that no one could have designed but God! Pastor Scott Mitchell was a Bible college student who had surrendered to the call of ministry, only to find himself sliding into backsliding, ego, and spiritual emptiness. In a desperate midnight prayer, he laid everything on the altar — even his legs. Three nights later, he fell off a cliff in the dark mountains of Tennessee, broke his spine, and woke up paralyzed from the chest down. But instead of despair, Scott found joy. In this powerful episode of the More Than Conquerors podcast, host Lou Lepore sits down with Pastor Scott Mitchell — author, church planter, keynote speaker, and 45-year veteran of life in a wheelchair — to talk about calling, rebellion, brokenness, restoration, and the relentless faithfulness of God. Scott's story will challenge you to stop running from your breaking point and trust the One who orders every step. In this episode: How a Christian upbringing planted seeds that never fully diedThe three goals Scott had in Bible college (one of them wasn't God)The prayer that cost him everything — and gave him more than he could imagineWhat a doctor's blunt "no" taught him about acceptance and graceHow God used a wheelchair to open doors to MLB teams, NFL franchises, and churches across the countryWhy not all dreams die — and what to do when yours does"Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand." — Psalm 37:24 Connect with Pastor Scott Mitchell: Website & Blog: pasturescott.orgEmail: pasturescottgmail.comBook — Though He Fall: Available on AmazonConnect with Lou Lepore & More Than Conquerors: Email: morethanconquerorspodcast837@gmail.com Website: https://morethanconquerorspodcast.buzzsprout.comToday's test is tomorrow's testimony. Looking for Hope?

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The More Than Conquerors  Podcast (MTC)  is where today's test is tomorrow's testimony.  Each episode, guests will share their various trial stories, and how God brought them through it. We know that God works all things for good (Romans 8:28) and nothing can separate us from the love of God through Christ Jesus.  The Joy of the Lord is our strength and so we don't find out peace in situations, but in a person, Jesus Christ. Because Jesus never leaves nor forsakes us, we aren't just survivors, we are conquerors!  Connect with us:mailto:morethanconquerorspodcast837@gmail.com

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