The Disciple Files

Sydney Matone
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Christianity
  • Biweekly

The Disciple Files takes a journalistic approach to investigating the testimonies of people who claim Jesus is Lord – examining their stories, their transformation and the evidence of God's grace in their lives.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Case File 005: Heather Rapalo - Finding Identity After Loss

    Case File 005: Heather Rapalo – Finding Identity After Loss What happens when the life you imagined is no longer the life you’re living? In Case File 005, Heather Rapalo shares her journey of navigating unimaginable loss, rediscovering her identity, and learning to trust God in a season she never anticipated. Already a believer when tragedy struck, Heather found herself facing questions about her future, her identity, and what it meant to continue walking with Christ through grief. In this conversation, we explore faith in the midst of suffering, the process of rebuilding life after loss, and the hope found in God’s unchanging character. CONNECT WITH HEATHER Website: https://livingsideways.net Instagram: @heatherrapalo Living Sideways: @heatherlivingsideways HEATHER’S UPCOMING BOOK SIDEWAYS: Learning to Live After Loss is coming in early December! Visit Heather’s website for updates and information about the release. ABOUT THE DISCIPLE FILES The Disciple Files takes a journalistic approach to investigating the testimonies of people who proclaim Jesus as Lord — examining their stories, their transformation, and the evidence of God’s grace in their lives.

  2. Oct 20

    Case File 004: Garrett Brossard - From New Age to New Life

    What happens when the pursuit of enlightenment becomes a pursuit of self? In Case File 004 , Garrett shares his journey through New Age spirituality, the struggle with pride, and his relentless pursuit of a higher level of consciousness. What began as a search for truth ultimately led him to confront the very thing standing in his way: himself. Through his testimony, Garrett reveals how the pursuit of self-enlightenment gave way to the transforming truth of the Gospel - and how true freedom wasn't found in elevating himself, but in surrendering to Jesus Christ. Where every testimony is evidence of grace. Follow @thedisciplefiles on Instagram for more testimonies and behind-the-scenes content.

  3. Oct 6

    Case File 003: Brent Naquin - From Addiction to Redemption

    Brent Naquin's story is one of addiction, surrender, and the redeeming grace of God. In Case File 003, Brent shares how the Lord met him in addiction and radically redirected his life. But his transformation didn't end there. After finding his identity in ministry and his role within the church, Brent shares how God stripped away the things he had begun to define himself by - teaching him that his identity was never in what he could do for God but in Christ alone. He also opens up about sobriety, building a business, becoming a husband and father, and how raising his son with Down syndrome has shaped his understanding of faith, purpose, and what truly matters. His story is evidence that God doesn't just redeem our past - He continues refining who we become. The Disciple Files - where every testimony becomes evidence of grace.

  4. Sep 22

    Case File 002: Nate Thompson - From Lukewarm Faith to Fully Surrendered

    What happens when you know about God, but haven’t fully surrendered your life to Him? In Case File 002, Nate Thompson shares his journey from lukewarm faith to a life transformed by truly following Jesus. We talk about the difference between simply identifying as a Christian and actually walking with Christ. Nate also shares what brought him to genuine surrender and how his relationship with God changed when his faith became personal. This is a conversation about conviction, obedience, and the grace of God that meets us even when we’ve spent years keeping Him at a distance. Every testimony is evidence of grace. Follow The Disciple Files on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more from this case file.

  5. Sep 8

    Case File 001: Eric Bancroft - From Gutter Kid to Pastor

    What is the gospel and what happens when it takes hold of a life? In the first case file of The Disciple Files, I sit down with Pastor Eric Bancroft to lay the foundation for everything that follows. Through Eric's story - from a rough childhood marked by fighting and brokenness to faith, discipleship, and eventually becoming a pastor - we examine the heart of the gospel: who Jesus is, why we need Him, and how His grace transforms us. Before we investigate the stories of changed lives, we have to understand the message the changes them. This is more than Eric's testimony. It's the starting point for The Disciple Files and an invitation to examine the evidence of God's grace for yourself. Every testimony is evidence of grace. This is Case File 001.

  6. Season 1 Trailer

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    Everyone has a story. But what happens when Jesus enters it? The Disciple Files investigates real stories of transformation, redemption, and the evidence of God's grace in ordinary lives. These are their stories. This is the evidence. The investigation begins September 8th.

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About

The Disciple Files takes a journalistic approach to investigating the testimonies of people who claim Jesus is Lord – examining their stories, their transformation and the evidence of God's grace in their lives.

Information

  • Creator
    Sydney Matone
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sydney Matone
  • Show Website
    The Disciple Files

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