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EddiefiedLust, Shame, & The Path to Freedom | Denis Gerasimov #11In this episode of the Eddiefied Podcast, Eddie sits down with pastor, teacher, and coach Denis Gerasimov for one of the most honest and necessary conversations the church needs right now.Together, they address a struggle that affects millions of believers—but is rarely talked about openly: sexual lust, shame, and hidden sin, and how these battles quietly impact marriages, leadership, mental health, and spiritual life.Denis shares his personal story of wrestling with lust over many years—even while serving in ministry—and how secrecy, shame, and isolation kept him stuck. Rather than focusing on surface-level behavior management, this c...
2026-02-091h 38
EddiefiedChoosing Hope When Divorce Was Easier - Matt & Amy's Story #10What happens when a marriage reaches the breaking point — and God steps in?In this episode of the Eddiefied Podcast, Eddie sits down with Amy and Matt Atkins where they share a deeply honest Christian marriage testimony marked by separation, repentance, forgiveness, and restoration through Jesus Christ.Matt and Amy walk through their upbringing, early faith, how they met, and what their marriage was built on — before everything began to drift. They openly share a painful season of isolation, broken trust, and separation, including the moment they realized something was seriously wrong. Most importantly, they test...
2026-02-021h 54
EddiefiedChrist Over Culture: Navigating Calling, Obedience, & Church Tradition with Peter Kondrashov #9In this episode of the Eddiefied Podcast, Eddie sits down with Peter Kondrashov, pastor over the English service at Bryte Church, for a powerful and honest conversation about faith, calling, obedience, and the mission of the Church.Before stepping into pastoral ministry, Peter served in the corporate world as a Vice President over the Enterprise Project Management Office at One Inc. — a role that offered stability, success, and security by worldly standards. Yet God was quietly shaping his heart through years of faithfulness, generosity, and obedience, preparing him to step into ministry when the time came....
2026-01-261h 39
EddiefiedFrom Trauma to Redemption: Dellena Hoyer’s Testimony of God’s Faithfulness #8In this powerful and deeply moving episode of the Eddiefied Podcast, Eddie sits down with Dellena Hoyer to share a story of profound brokenness—and even greater redemption through Jesus Christ.Dellena’s journey spans an extremely difficult upbringing, years marked by trauma, addiction, exploitation, and loss, and a long road of survival before encountering the transforming power of the gospel. This conversation is raw and honest, yet handled with care. While we do not shy away from the realities of her past, this episode ultimately points us to the faithfulness of God and the rede...
2026-01-192h 48
EddiefiedFaith, Finance, & the Heart of Stewardship | Chris Grellas #7What does the Bible actually say about money?In this episode of the Eddiefied Podcast, Eddie sits down with Chris Grellas, CFP® and co-founder of ProsperPlan Wealth, for a deep, honest, and Scripture-grounded conversation on faith, finances, and biblical stewardship.Chris shares his personal journey—from growing up in Sacramento, to encountering Jesus, to leaving a large financial firm to build a 100% fiduciary, fee-only advisory practice rooted in Christian conviction. This conversation goes far beyond budgeting and investing—it gets to the heart behind money.Tog...
2026-01-121h 16
EddiefiedHow Faith Shapes Medicine: Navigating Ethics, Calling, & Compassion with Dr. Andy Tak #6What does it look like to follow Jesus in modern medicine? In this episode of Eddiefied, Eddie sits down with Dr. AndyTak, an internal medicine physician with over 30 years of experience and anelder at City Bible Church (Sacramento).Dr. Andy shares his personal testimony, his journey intomedicine, and what it looks like to follow Jesus faithfully in one of the most demanding and ethically complex professions. From navigating moral and cultural pressures in modern healthcare to balancing professional boundaries withspiritual care, this conversation explores how faith shapes conviction, compassion, and integrity in the exam room.
2026-01-051h 14
EddiefiedFrom Broken Beginnings to Redeemed Lives Useful to the Lord | Ralph & Ana Mendez #5In this episode, Eddie sits down with Ralph and Ana Mendez for a raw, honest, and deeply encouraging conversation about redemption, obedience, and walking faithfully with Jesus through every season of life.Ralph shares about growing up in a broken home, the environments that shaped his early worldview, and how God met him in a place he never expected. Together, Ralph and Ana open up about their journey of faith, marriage, trusting God through disappointment and waiting, and learning to remain available to the Lord wherever He leads.This conversation also addresses important topics for believers today, including...
2025-12-291h 43
EddiefiedFaith When the Fight Comes Back | Dan & Anna’s Journey Through Cancer & Trusting God #4What does faith look like when the battle doesn’t end after the first victory?In this deeply personal episode of The Eddiefied Podcast, Eddie sits down with close friends Dan and Anna to share their journey through cancer — a battle Anna has faced three separate times since 2020, including a recent surgery earlier this year.This is not a story about having all the answers, or surface-level encouragement. It’s about walking with God through uncertainty, learning how to trust Him when the future feels fragile, discovering peace when fear wants to take over, and clingi...
2025-12-221h 24
EddiefiedBehind the Curtain: Faith Inside Politics with Sam Chung #3What is a Christian’s role in politics?Is disengagement faithfulness — or surrender?In Episode 3 of Eddiefied, Eddie Lyashenko sits down with Sam Chung, a senior leader in California government and public policy, to wrestle with one of the most divisive questions facing believers today: How should Christians engage politics without compromising the gospel?Sam shares his personal journey — from growing up in a Korean-American household, to coming to faith in Christ, to serving at the highest levels of state government as a Chief of Staff and senior advocate. Drawing from nearly...
2025-12-151h 22
EddiefiedFrom Foster to Forever: The Miller's Story of Faith & Adoption #2In this Episode of Eddiefied, Eddie sits down with Tyler and Kristin Miller to share the powerful story of how God led them from fostering to adopting three children into their family of five.What began as a simple step of obedience turned into a life-changing journey of love, resilience, and radical faith. Tyler and Kristin open up about the moment God stirred their hearts, the challenges and beauty of the foster system, the confirmations that carried them forward, and how adoption reshaped their understanding of God’s love for His people.This episode is a...
2025-12-082h 42
EddiefiedThe Making of a Pastor: Vlad Burlaka’s Story of Grace & Obedience #1 (Part 2)Part 2 continues the story with Pastor Vlad as we look at how God shaped him through Seminary, and the calling to plant City Bible Church.This episode is full of encouragement for anyone pursuing ministry, leadership, or a deeper obedience to Christ.Follow us on IG: @Eddiefied_PodcastHosted by Eddie Lyashenko.
2025-12-011h 21
EddiefiedThe Making of a Pastor: Vlad Burlaka’s Story of Grace & Obedience #1 (Part 1)Part 1 of our conversation with Pastor Vlad Burlaka explores his testimony, early faith journey, and the moment God called him into ministry.If you’re wrestling with purpose, calling, or spiritual identity, this episode will encourage and strengthen your faith.Follow us on IG: @Eddiefied_PodcastHosted by Eddie Lyashenko.
2025-12-011h 20