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Know Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 23Mr. George Haws, (Timothy Position) continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew chapter 17:9-27
2025-07-2637 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 22Pastor Steve Strong continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew chapter 17:1-8.
2025-07-141h 18Know Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 51 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Church Questions #5 - What is a Healthy Church Member?Host George Haws, Pastor Steve Strong, Pastor Ryan Adkins, and Colin Strong, currently in the Timothy position at Grace Baptist, discuss, What is a Healthy Church Member?
2025-07-0742 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 21Pastor Steve Strong continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew chapter 16:1-28.
2025-07-0154 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 20Pastor Steve Strong continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew chapter 14:34-16:4
2025-06-2354 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 50 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Church Questions #4 - What if I Don’t Feel Like Going to Church?Host George Haws, Pastor Steve Strong, Pastor Ryan Adkins, and Colin Strong, currently in the Timothy position at Grace Baptist, discuss, What if I Don't Feel Like Going to Church?
2025-06-2342 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 19Pastor Ryan Atkins continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness, covering verses 13:53-14:50.
2025-06-1648 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 18Pastor Steve Strong continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew chapter 13:1-52
2025-06-1148 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 17Pastor Steve Strong continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew chapter 12
2025-06-0259 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 16Pastor Steve Strong continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew chapter 11:1-30.
2025-05-251h 02Know Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 15Pastor Steve Strong continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew chapter 10, verses 10:1-42.
2025-05-1953 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 14Pastor Steve Strong continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew chapter 9, verses 9:14-38.
2025-05-111h 00Know Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 13Pastor Steve Strong continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew chapter 8, verses 8:28 - 9:13
2025-05-1057 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 12Pastor Steve Strong continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew chapter 8, verses 8:1-27.
2025-04-2859 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastFeasts of Israel - Feast of First Fruits & Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)Pastor Steve Strong continues a mini-series on the Feasts of Israel in preparation for Easter. Today, April 21, 2025, Easter Sunday, Steve teaches on Feasts of First Fruits and Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) from Leviticus 23:9-14 and 15:22
2025-04-2143 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastFeasts of Israel - The Feast of BoothsPastor Steve Strong starts a mini-series on the Feasts of Israel in preparation for Easter. Today, Steve teaches on The Feasts of Booths from Leviticus 23:33-36, 39-43
2025-04-1452 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastFeasts of Israel - The Day of AtonementPastor Steve Strong starts a mini-series on the Feasts of Israel in preparation for Easter. Today, Steve teaches on The Day of Atonement from Leviticus 23
2025-04-061h 00Know Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 11Pastor Steve Strong continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew chapter 7 verses 7:24-29.
2025-03-2443 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 10Pastor Steve Strong continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew chapter 7 versus 21-23.
2025-03-1844 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 9The Kingdom Righteousness series is continued in Matthew chapter 7.
2025-03-0940 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 8Pastor Ryan Adkins continues the Matthew series on Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew chapter 7.
2025-03-041h 02Know Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness - The Gospel of Matthew - pt. 7Pastor Steve Strong continues his teaching on what Kingdom Righteousness is, Today teaching is from Matthew 6.
2025-02-2440 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righteousness (pt 2) - The Gospel of Matthew - pt. 6Pastor Steve Strong continues his teaching on what Kingdom Righteousness is in Matthew 5:17-21
2025-02-1054 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Righeousness - The Gospel of Matthew - pt. 5Pastor Steve Strong talks about Kingdom Righteousness from Matthew 5
2025-02-0357 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKingdom Citizens - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 4Pastor Steve Strong teaches on how we need to live as Kingdom Citizens for Jesus Christ.
2025-01-2853 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastWhat is a Disciple? - The Gospel of Matthew pt. 3Pastor Steve Strong teaches a lesson on Matthew 4:18-22, and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
2025-01-2853 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastJesus Begins His Ministry - The Gospel of Matthew, pt.2Pastor Steve covers Matthew 4:1-25 and the start of Jesus' ministry.
2025-01-1253 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastThe Baptism of Jesus - The Gospel of Matthew, pt. 1Pastor Steve Strong starts a series on Matthew emphasizing one of our core values at Grace: Relationship with God and living a Jesus-centered life. Today's message is on Matthew 3.
2025-01-0556 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 49 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Church Questions #3 - Can Women be Pastors? w/ Brian GardinerHost George Haws, Pastor Steve Strong, Pastor Ryan Adkins, and guest Pastor Brian Gardiner of New Community Church discuss Can Women be Pastors?
2024-12-0234 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 48 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Church Questions #2 - Who Runs the Church (Pastors, Deacons, Congregation) w/ Brian GardinerHost George Haws, Pastor Steve Strong, Pastor Ryan Adkins, and guest Pastor Brian Gardiner, New Community Church, discuss, Who Runs the Church (Pastors, Deacons, Congregation)
2024-11-1846 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 47 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Church Questions #1 - Church Mission & Membership (w/ guest, Bill Kopas)Host George Haws, Pastor Steve Strong, Associate Pastor Ryan Adkins, and guest Bill Kopas discuss Church Mission and Membership.
2024-11-0442 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 46 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Suffering - Comforts to Hold, pt 3 of 3 - God’s People & Rest (w/ guest, Bill Kopas)Host George Haws, Pastor Steve Strong, Associate Pastor Ryan Adkins, and guest Bill Kopas discuss Comforts to Hold, pt3 of 3 - God's People & Rest.
2024-10-2038 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 45 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Suffering - Comforts to Hold, pt 2 of 3 - God's Sovereignty & PurposeHost George Haws, Pastor Steve Strong, and Associate Pastor Ryan Adkins discuss Comforts to Hold, pt2 of 3 - God's Sovereignty & Purpose.
2024-10-0749 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 44 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Suffering - Comforts to Hold, pt 1 of 3 - God's Grace & PresenceHost George Haws, Pastor Steve Strong, and Associate Pastor Ryan Adkins discuss Comforts to Hold, pt1 of 3 - God's Grace & Presence.
2024-09-2345 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 43 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Suffering - Traps to Avoid, pt 6 - The Discouragement TrapHost George Haws, Pastor Steve Strong, and Associate Pastor Ryan Adkins discuss Traps to Avoid, The Discouragement Trap, part 6 of a 6-part series on suffering.
2024-08-2632 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 42 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Suffering - Traps to Avoid, pt 5 - The Denial TrapHost George Haws, Pastor Steve Strong, and Associate Pastor Ryan Adkins discuss Traps to Avoid, The Doubt Trap, part 5 of a 6-part series on suffering.
2024-08-1233 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 41 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Suffering - Traps to Avoid, pt 4 - The Doubt TrapHost George Haws, Pastor Steve Strong, and Associate Pastor Ryan Adkins discuss Traps to Avoid, The Doubt Trap, part 4 of a 6-part series on suffering.
2024-07-2932 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 40 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Suffering - Traps to Avoid, pt 3 - The Envy TrapHost George Haws, Pastor Steve Strong, and Associate Pastor Ryan Adkins discuss The Envy Trap, part 3 of a 6-part series on suffering.
2024-07-1531 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 39 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Suffering - Traps to Avoid, pt 2 - The Fear TrapHost George Haws, Pastor Steve Strong, and Associate Pastor Ryan Adkins discuss The Fear Trap, part 2 of a 6-part series on suffering.
2024-07-0134 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 38 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Suffering - Traps to Avoid, pt 1 - The Awareness TrapHost George Haws, Pastor Steve Strong, and Associate Pastor Ryan Adkins begin a six-part series on suffering. In this episode, they discuss the Awareness Trap.
2024-06-1733 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastCollision Stories - Episode 14 - Nicole W.Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk with Nicole W.. about how she came to believe in Christ.
2024-05-0633 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastCollision Stories - Episode 13 - George H.Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk with George H. about how he came to believe in Christ.
2024-04-2234 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 37 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Suffering - How not WhyPastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk about Suffering - How and not Why, part 1 of a 5 part series.
Suffering - Paul David Tripp AMAZON LINK FOR BOOK
Key Passages of Scripture
Ecclesiastes 7:14 (ESV)
14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.
Psalm 34:19 (ESV)
19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. ...2024-04-0850 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastCollision Stories - Episode 12 - Karen K.Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk with Karen K. about how she came to a belief in Christ.
2024-03-2534 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastCollision Stories - Episode 11 -Dan KPastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk with Dan K. about how he came to a belief in Christ.
2024-03-1137 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 36 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Theology Proper - Name of GodTALKING IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT THEOLOGY PROPER - In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk about the names of God.
2024-02-2646 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 35 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Theology Proper - The Plan of GodTALKING IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT THEOLOGY PROPER - In this episode Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan we’ll be looking at how God operates in his Creation, specifically talking about the Plan of God
2024-02-1245 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastCollision Stories - Episode 10 - Brian R.Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk with Brian R. about how he came to a belief in Christ.
2024-01-2946 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 34 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Theology Proper - The TrinityTALKING IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT THEOLOGY PROPER - In this episode Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan are still exploring the question “what is God like?” by walking through the doctrine of the Trinity
2024-01-2231 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastCollision Stories - Episode 9 - Chuck R.Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk with Chuck R. about how he came to believe in Christ.
2024-01-0828 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastCollision Stories - Episode 8 - Nancy P.Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk with Nancy P. about how she came to believe in Christ.
2023-12-2525 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 33 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Theology Proper - What Are His Attributes - Part 2Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk about Theology Proper - What Are His Attributes - Part 2
2023-12-1133 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastCollision Stories - Episode 7 - George SK.Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk with George SK. about how he came to believe in Christ.
2023-11-2725 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 32 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Theology Proper - What Are His Attributes - Part 1Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk about Theology Proper, What Are His Attributes - Part 1
2023-11-1341 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 31 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Theology Proper - How Does God ExistPastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk abut how does God exist.
2023-10-2332 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 30 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Theology Proper - Does God Exist?Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk about does God exist.
2023-10-0933 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastCollision Stories - Episode 6 - Lois and Mel G.Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk with Lois and Mel G. about how they came to a belief in Christ.
2023-09-2545 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastCollision Stories - Episode 5 - Christina R.Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk with Christina R. about how she came to a belief in Christ.
2023-09-1128 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastCollision Stories - Episode 4 - Tom H.Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk with Tom H.. about how he came to a belief in Christ.
2023-08-2818 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 29 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Spiritual Growth Sputters #2Pastor Steve, Pastor Ryan and summer Intern Jacob Strong discuss Spiritual Growth Sputters Part #2 - Temptations & Distractions from the Adversary with special guest Robert Brooks
2023-08-1441 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 28 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Spiritual Growth Sputters #1Pastor Steve, Pastor Ryan and Summer Intern Jarod Strong discuss Spiritual Growth Sputters with guest Robert Brooks.
2023-07-3149 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastCollision Stories - Episode 3 - Aimee V.Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk with Aimee V. about how she came to a belief in Christ.
2023-06-1930 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastCollision Stories - Episode 2 - Barb M.Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk with Barb M. about how she came to a belief in Christ.
2023-06-0524 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastCollision Stories - Episode 1 - Steve G.Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan talk with Steve G. about how he came to a belief in Christ.
2023-05-2229 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 27 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Spiritual Growth Spurts #2Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan discuss - Spiritual Growth Spurts #2 - Trials/Difficulty & Fatherly Discipline.
2023-05-1558 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 26 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Spiritual Growth Spurts #1Pastor Steve and Pastor Ryan discuss - Spiritual Growth Spurts #1 - The Spiritual Disciplines & The Body of Christ.
2023-05-0134 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 25 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - From Natural to Carnal - Understanding the Gospel & ConversionPastor Steve and Pastor Ryan discuss from Natural to Carnal, understanding the Gospel and Conversion.
2023-04-1743 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 24 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Spiritual Growth Categories #4 - Spiritual LeaderTALKING IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT OUR ROLE AS ALONGSIDERS - taking ownership of each other’s spiritual growth. How do we help each other in their spiritual growth…is there a rubric or categories that we can use to “evaluate” where we and others are in order to have a sense or direction in leading others in spiritual growth. This episode - Spiritual Leader category
2023-04-0325 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 23 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Spiritual Growth Categories #3 - SpiritualTALKING IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT OUR ROLE AS ALONGSIDERS - taking ownership of each other’s spiritual growth. How do we help each other in their spiritual growth…is there a rubric or categories that we can use to “evaluate” where we and others are in order to have a sense or direction in leading others in spiritual growth. This episode - Spiritual category
2023-03-0627 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 22 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Spiritual Growth Categories #2 - CarnalTALKING IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT OUR ROLE AS ALONGSIDERS - taking ownership of each other’s spiritual growth. How do we help each other in their spiritual growth…is there a rubric or categories that we can use to “evaluate” where we and others are in order to have a sense or direction in leading others in spiritual growth. This episode - Carnal category
2023-02-2036 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 21 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - Spiritual Growth Categories #1 - NaturalEpisode 21 - Spiritual Growth Categories #1 - Natural - TALKING IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT OUR ROLE AS ALONGSIDERS - taking ownership of each other’s spiritual growth. How do we help each other in their spiritual growth…is there a rubric or categories that we can use to “evaluate” where we and others are in order to have a sense or direction in leading others in spiritual growth.
2023-02-0636 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 20 - Know Greater Joy Podcast - 1 Samuel RecapTalking in this podcast about some of the big takeaways from our study through 1 Samuel.
What are the GREAT MOMENTS IN I SAMUEL
What are the LOW MOMENTS in I Samuel
The message of the book in Hannah’s Song, I Samuel 2:1-10
2023-01-2323 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 19 - What is Progressive Sanctification in the Believer?Pastor Steve and Ryan Adkins discuss what is progressive sanctification in the believer?
2022-07-1134 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 18 - Alongsiding/Friendship Lessons from Jonathan & DavidPastor Steve and Ryan Adkins discuss Alongsiding friendship lessons from Jonathan & David.
2022-06-2735 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 17 - What is a Healthy ChurchPastor Steve and Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss what is a Healthy Church with Chuch Pausley and Sam Farlow.
2022-06-1239 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 16 - Our Church FellowshipsPastor Steve and Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss our church fellowships with Chuck Pausley and Sam Farlow.
2022-05-3038 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 15 - How Individualism Hurts the Church with Andy Giessman.Pastor Steve, Pastor Dre, Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss how individualism hurts the church with Andy Giessman.
2022-03-2837 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 14 - Alongsiding The Next Generation w/ Andy GiessmanPastor Steve, Pastor Dre, Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss Alongsiding the next generation with Andy Giessman.
2022-03-1433 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 13 - What is Church Discipline?Pastor Steve, Pastor Dre, Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss what is church discipline?
2022-02-2840 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 12 - Responsibilities & Benefits of Church MembershipPastor Steve, Pastor Dre, Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss responsibilities & benefits of church membership.
2022-02-1436 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 11 - ALONGSIDER - Church Membership Interviews: George SK, Nancy Payton, Kristen AllenPastor Steve, Pastor Dre, Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss being an ALONGSIDER - Church Membership Interviews: George SK, Nancy Payton, Kristen Allen
2022-01-2438 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastEpisode 10 - ALONGSIDER - Church Membership, What is it?Pastor Steve, Pastor Dre, Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss being an ALONGSIDER - Church Membership, What is it?
2022-01-1028 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKnow Greater Joy Podcast - Episode 9 - GO PERSONPastor Steve, Pastor Dre, Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss what it means to be GO PERSON with guest Johnny Fine from the City Life Center, Youth for Christ (YFC).
2021-07-261h 06Know Greater Joy PodcastKnow Greater Joy Podcast - Episode 8 - Alongsiding at GracePastor Steve, Pastor Dre, Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss what it means to be an ALONGSIDER - Alongsiding at Grace.
2021-07-1231 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKnow Greater Joy Podcast - Episode 7 - GO PERSONPastor Steve, Pastor Dre and Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss being a GO PERSON with guest, Thad Bergmeier, Regional Director for EveryEthne, ABWE North America.
2021-06-2857 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKnow Greater Joy Podcast - Episode 6 - ALONGSIDERPastor Steve, Pastor Dre and Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) with guest Pastor Brian Gardiner from New Community Baptist Church discuss being an ALONGSIDER.
2021-06-1454 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKnow Greater Joy Podcast - Episode 5 - GO PERSONPastor Steve, Pastor Dre and Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss being a GO person
with guest, Jonathan, from International Friends INC.
2021-05-031h 03Know Greater Joy PodcastKnow Greater Joy Podcast - Episode 4 - GO PERSONPastor Steve, Pastor Dre and Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss what it mean to be a GO PERSON - Evangelism Lessons with Jesus.
2021-04-191h 00Know Greater Joy PodcastKnow Greater Joy Podcast - Episode 3 - 24/7 WORSHIPPERPastor Steve, Pastor Dre and Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss:
Spiritual Disciplines - Witness, Service, Stewardship, Journaling/Learning
2021-04-0556 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKnow Greater Joy Podcast - Episode 2 - 24/7 WORSHIPPERPastor Steve, Pastor Dre and Ryan Adkins (Timothy Position) discuss - Spiritual Disciplines - Meditation, Prayer, Worship, Silence & Solitude, Fasting
2021-03-2148 minKnow Greater Joy PodcastKnow Greater Joy Podcast - Episode 1 - Intro24/7 WORSHIPPER --intro, purpose, and intro to Spiritual Disciplines.
Pastor Steve, Pastor Dre, and Ryan Adkins.
2021-03-0456 min