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Another Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchObedience When It's HardIn this episode Nick sits down with his dad, Mark Sandeno, and they talk about God's faithfulness through some very difficult seasons.Find out more about The Village https://www.thevillagechristianchurch.com FOLLOW US Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thevillagechristianchurch Instagram https://www.instagram.com/villagechristianchurch/
2026-02-111h 03Another Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchFaithful From the StartCome and listen to Suzanne St. Germain give her testimony of God’s constant presence through many ups and downs.
2026-01-2840 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchThe Power of CommunityCome and Listen to practical discussion with Mike Hayworth on why good community and the humility to rely on it is essential in our daily lives.
2026-01-1459 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchFaith in a HeartbeatListen in as Dr. Dan tells how one startlingly honest conversation with a patient redirected the course of his life.Find out more about The Village https://www.thevillagechristianchurch.com FOLLOW US Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thevillagechristianchurch Instagram https://www.instagram.com/villagechristianchurch/
2025-12-311h 07Another Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchWhat God Can Do Behind BarsCome and sit down with Pat Erzinger, our newest Community Pastor of our church in Sheridan at the Correctional Center. Pat shares how God is transforming lives through our new prison ministry with God Behind Bars. Find out more about The Village https://www.thevillagechristianchurch.com FOLLOW US Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thevillagechristianchurch Instagram https://www.instagram.com/villagechristianchurch/
2025-12-1759 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchWhat God Can Do With a Confident YesKristen Strunga, wife of our Coal City Community Pastor, Mike, sits down with Nick to talk about what it means to trust God enough to move forward, even when you don’t see the full picture. Her family’s confident yes led them to Coal City and to a front-row seat to watch God grow something extraordinary.Find out more about The Village https://www.thevillagechristianchurch.com FOLLOW US Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thevillagechristianchurch Instagram https://www.instagram.com/villagechristianchurch/
2025-12-0352 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchWhat If Faith Starts with Questions?Ever felt like you couldn’t believe in God because you still have questions? In this episode, we sit down with Sean Carter from our Minooka Campus to hear his story of coming to faith by discovering that God isn’t intimidated by our questions — He meets us in them. Whether you’re searching, skeptical, or just curious about faith, this conversation is an open invitation to explore what belief can look like when you don’t have it all figured out.Find out more about The Village https://www.thevillagechristianchurch.com FOLLOW US Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thevillage...
2025-11-191h 12Another Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchWhat Grace Can DoCome sit with Dan Read from our Seneca Campus, as he talks about how God’s grace changed everything—his life, his marriage, and his relationships.
2025-11-0549 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchGod's Power is LimitlessWe’re shaking things up this week! Come and listen to Cailey Walker, our communications director, and Lead Pastor Nate Ferguson talk about what it means to trust in a God whose power is LIMITLESS!
2025-10-2255 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchGod Goes Before UsListen to Allison Appel, our worship leader at The Village Christian Church in Shorewood, share her story about how God has prepared her in ways that she never imagined.
2025-10-081h 04Another Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchHow Can God Use You?This week we are interviewing Josh Stiegler who is a part of our Seneca Campus. He serves diligently as a drummer and today, lets us in on how God has used him through drumming and so much more.
2025-09-241h 00Another Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchCommunity is Stronger Together | One Church EventWe’re excited to sit down with Arol McFadden, Lead Pastor at Mission Bible, and John Cichy, Lead Pastor at Families of Faith. We are coming together with them for the One Church Event—a powerful night of unity, worship, and community happening September 20 at the Channahon Park District. Don’t miss it—we’d love to see you there!
2025-09-0452 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchWhy Worship Matters!Rick Bello is an instrumental part of what we do here at The Village! He is an instrumental part of our worship team, he and his wife Amanda are life group leaders, and on top of it all he is an amazing husband and dad. So sit back, relax, and enjoy his story!
2025-06-1855 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchGod has a Plan!Kelsie Hall is our Worship Leader in Seneca. In this podcast she walks through her walk with Christ, her time at The Village, and how God has been working in and through her an her family the whole time! So sit back, relax and enjoy Another Great Story!
2025-06-0455 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchLife Purpose With JesusKyle White is an incredible teammate at our Coal City Campus. Today he shares his story of coming to faith in Jesus. Through his story you'll get to see what God has been doing, and what he continues to do with Kyle's obedience to Him.
2025-05-2150 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchFollowing God is Worth It!Bennett Sandeno is an Awesome teammate at our Minooka Campus, a Key student in our youth ministry Pulse, and is the daughter of the host Nick Sandeno. She shares her story of growing up in the church and choosing to follow and serve God in her life and at The Village.
2025-05-071h 01Another Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchWhat God Can Do With Your WorriesTim Norman is one of our All-Star teammates here at the Village. He is a vital member of our Youth Ministry at our Minooka Campus and he and his wife Cassi lead a small group that has had unbelievable impact. Today he and Nick talk about his journey to the Village and what God has done in and through him and his Family.
2025-04-2356 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchHow to Spend Time With JesusCarder Ferguson is our Pulse Student Pastor and today he and Nick discuss how they spend time with the Lord in their everyday life. And what the Lord has done and continues to do throughout the Village.
2025-04-0945 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchUnshakable FaithJessica Salzman is a long time attender of The Village Christian Church. She has had an unbelievable faith journey over the past two decades and shares her story of what God has done and continues to do in her life.
2025-03-2648 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchGrowing Up Fast!Mason Neri is one of our longest tenured Pulse volunteers serving with junior high students weekly. He's quickly moved from attending, to serving, and living his life for Christ. Listen and hear about how God has moved in his life and the lives of the people around him.
2025-03-1251 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchWhat God Will Do! Part 1Jeremiah Maurer is our leadership resident at The Village. He shares about his upbringing, call to ministry, and his current journey with trusting God in the unknown!
2025-02-0554 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchGod is Faithful!This week we got to sit down with Brittany Sandeno. She is the Pulse Student Director at our Seneca Campus and in this episode she shares her journey with God and her experience over the years at the Village. See how God has been faithful in her life and in the ministry of Pulse in this episode!
2025-01-2155 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchDepending on God!Alyssa Ugolini, wife of Community Pastor Patrick Ugolini and coffee shop owner gives us a real time update on what it looks like to depend on God in the midst of chaos! Many times we only hear about faithfulness after the fact. But Alyssa is in the midst of deep dependency on God. Why does God do some of His best work in our most stressful hours? Find out in this episode.
2024-10-1742 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchA Powerful CommunityMeet Joey! Joey is a rising star around here at the Village. After looking everywhere for answers to life's biggest questions, Joey finally found satisfaction in his relationship with Jesus!
2024-08-2152 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchHow it all started with Amy Pehlke!Amy Pehlke has been on our staff for 13 years at The Village Christian Church! She's probably held your babies over those years too. Get to know Amy a little better on this episode of Another Great Story!
2024-08-0746 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchReal RelationshipsScott and Lara Stehlik have been a part of the Village family for ten years! God has changed everything about their lives including their standard for friendship. Now Scott, Lara, and their girls feel like family. Here their story how they have grown in faith in Christ, relationships with others, and generosity toward others.
2024-07-241h 06Another Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchThe Glass is 3/4 Full!Meet Carder! He's been around since the start! After a season of ministry in Florida he's back! Listen to a great story of how one of our own has grown up in the faith here at the Village and now serves as our Student Minister!
2024-07-101h 00Another Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchHow did God get me here?This episode flips the script. Cailey Walker interviews Nick about how he came to trust Jesus and enter ministry!
2024-06-261h 02Another Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchJob Change! Charlie goes to ShorewoodWe wear a lot of hats here at The Village and we ask our people to do the same. Find out how Charlie Pierce is taking the next step to help grow God's Kingdom in the Shorewood area!
2024-06-1242 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchHealing in SurrenderWhat does freedom in Christ really feel like and how does it impact your relationships. Savanah Jones shares her story of surrendering to Christ and how it healed her marriage!
2024-05-2953 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchHow to Handle FearSarah Windham, worship leader at The Village Christian Church, joins us with her story and how she battles fear. We all have our own experiences where emotions can get the best of us but fear can stop us in our tracks. But God has not given us that spirit of fear so this podcast explores how to stand in the face of fear and thrive in your relationship with God!
2024-05-1559 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchTrust God...even with my money?Rachelle Ferguson is one of the teachers here at the Village and is also the wife of our lead pastor, Nate Ferguson. She also is one of the most generous people we know. What would look different if we stopped being stingy Christians? Find out what it looks like to trust God with everything in this episode of Another Great Story.
2024-05-021h 01Another Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchThe Power of God is IncredibleThis church is all about Life Change through Jesus and Rob is another great story of God doing His finest work! If you've ever wondered why the Village Christian Church exists, it's for stories like this!
2024-04-171h 05Another Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchBetter TogetherEver wondered why church makes such a big deal about Life Groups or connecting with others? Because we believe it might your best opportunity to experience Life Growth! Check out what Cassie Norman has to say about her journey from a visitor with a lot of questions to our Connections Leader of our Minooka Campus at The Village Christian Church.
2024-04-0352 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchReclaimed CharityDo you ever wonder how the church decides where we serve and who we serve? Patrick Erzinger, Executive Director of Reclaimed Charity, shares the why and how behind the charitable arm of The Village Christian Church.
2024-03-2043 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchJoin the Team!We talk 'serving' all the time, but what does that even mean? If you've ever walked into a church and wondered about how everything happens or if you have a place, this is the episode for you! As we look for God to Double the Impact, we believe you might be our next Teammate!
2024-03-0445 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchKarol Scott- God's DirectionKarol Scott has faithfully served at our Communications Director at The Village Christian Church since 2011. But now it's time for a new and exciting direction! Listen to hear another great story of what God has done in and through Karol Scott!
2024-02-1343 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchMine that BirdJose is a long time part of our church family with a great story of a race horse and a life changed by Jesus along the way!
2024-01-3154 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchDon't Grow Weary!We are in a series called Ridiculous Faith! Find out why we won't grow weary in doing good!
2024-01-1746 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchOne At A Time!Jesus had a limited time on earth, but always had time for the one. Find out how we can have eyes for the one and to see people the way Jesus did.
2023-11-0145 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchI Wish Someone Would Have Told MeFreedom isn't learning how to live with things broken. Freedom is coming clean with the only one who can do something about our problems. Psalm 51:1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.
2023-10-0342 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchI Wish Someone Would Have Told Me about SexualityI wish someone would have told me that sexuality was more than physical; that it was also spiritual. Mike Strunga from the Coal City, IL campus of The Village Christian Church joins us to discuss.
2023-09-2640 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchI Wish Someone Would Have Told Me about RelationshipsDive in with Nate and Nick to the truth about how to fix relationships! God's plan really works!
2023-09-2044 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchI Wish Someone Would Have Told Me...There is a new series starting at The Village that you don't want to miss! When we have questions, we can look to God for answers. This series answers a lot of questions we have had for a long time so we never again have to say "I wish someone would have told me."
2023-09-1230 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchObedience No Matter WhatTransition isn't always easy. You've probably seen hard changes yourself. But When God is at the lead, and people follow obediently it makes for Another Great Story.
2023-07-1843 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchWhat's the big deal with rest?!If God rested on the 7th day, why are we so against it? Find out the truth on God's plan for Sabbath on this episode with Rachelle Ferguson!
2023-05-1846 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchDrift Happens- RiptideHow does sin sweep us away so quickly? Why do we so easily believe the lies of the enemy? God has not left you, and he provides a way back to him through Jesus, his son. This episode, Nate Ferguson and his son Carder join us for a great conversation through James 1.
2023-05-0246 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchDrift Happens: No Compass NeededHow do I know WHERE to go? Galatians 5:16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
2023-04-2744 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchDrift Happens- Why Do We Drift?This is a new series called Drift Happens. Why do we drift in our relationship with God? What are the warning signs?
2023-04-1732 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchLosing My Religion- WorshipWorship! It's so much more than just singing!
2023-02-0251 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchLosing My Religion- CommunionIt's a better meal than you think!
2023-01-2652 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchLosing My Religion- BaptismFinding Baptism: It's a bigger deal than you think!
Religion implies that we are doing something out of religious practice instead of doing it because the heart wants to respond to God in the right way. What if we lost the religious practice and found real relationship with God.
2023-01-1851 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchLosing My Religion- PrayerFinding Prayer: It's easier than you think!
Religion implies that we are doing something out of religious practice instead of doing it because the heart wants to respond to God in the right way. What if we lost the religious practice and found real relationship with God.
2023-01-1053 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchLosing My Religion: The BibleWhat's the big deal with the Bible and where do I start? Find out in this episode of Another Great Story!
2023-01-0443 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchGod for the win!God shows up for the win in so many big ways. Sometimes it's the big things and sometimes He is in all the little things as well. This show is all about some of Nate's favorite little moments God came through with a win!
2022-10-1334 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchThe Truth About AngerLeslie Butcher is an accomplished author, public speaker, story teller, and dear friend of The Village Christian Church. In this episode, Leslie helps us unpack our response to anger and to take an honest look at the solution.
2022-09-2948 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchWhat's God doing next!?Our first ever returning guest, Cailey Walker, joins us to talk about what God is doing in her life in the 'ordinary days'. God shows up in the little everyday ordinary things but when we stay the course we end up living a life that is a great story!
2022-09-1542 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchThe long way around!Charlie Pierce joins us on Another Great Story to share his journey from the Air Force all the way around to ministry?! Charlie is one of the most compassionate people I know with a heart for the Kingdom and an eye for organization! We hope Charlie's story might just inspire you to dig a little deeper into what God might have for your story!
2022-09-0144 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchCoal City Here We Come!Mike Strunga is the future leader of our Coal City campus and we are excited for you to meet him!
2022-08-1131 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchNo Turning Back!Ever have that friend who keeps amazing you with incredible stories! Well that's by good buddy Pat! This will be Pat's first of many stories that he shares and I can't wait to share them with you!
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Another Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchThe Tenth Invite!Savanah Jones joins us for Another Great Story where she shares about her earliest of church experiences! Over 10 years later and God has Savanah (and husband, Phil) in a place she never would have expected! This is a great story of God's kindness and pursuit of making all things new!
2022-06-1346 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchCancer and the CureCailey Walker is a long time resident of Morris, Illinois who's life was flipped upside down with a cancer diagnosis. Crazy as it might seem, she sits here today with her life story even more interrupted by the work of God in her life! This is another great story!
2022-05-2630 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchArgue for Heaven's Sake!Ever struggle with what to say when you're aggravated or angry? Well you are not alone! This story is one where speaking before thinking got the best of me and no one was the winner. Try thinking about conflict differently and instead of arguing for the sake of our pride, argue for Heaven's sake!
2022-05-0923 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchA New PitchLeslie Butcher is a brilliant Communication Professor in Texas and has an incredible story of God's kindness in her life as a young girl!
2022-04-2141 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchPicking Up SticksTwo time World Series Champion, Scott Spiezio, joins us for a powerful story of the highs and lows of life and how he found Jesus placing him back on his feet!
2022-04-0745 minAnother Great Story- by The Village Christian ChurchThe Power of An Empty ChairNate Ferguson, founding pastor of the Village Christian Church in Minooka, IL tells the story of how some old plastic chairs have been a part of countless great stories in multiple communities. This is a story of our roots and still a story that is taking place every week. Maybe these old chairs have even been a part of your story.
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