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Seth Troutt is the Teaching Pastor at Ironwood Church in the Phoenix metro area. He has been pastoring full-time since 2011. With a doctorate focused on digital technology, Generation Z, and gender identity, Seth provides biblical guidance both complex cultural issues and practical personal challenges. His writing explores the intersections of theology, technology, and culture. For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.

In today’s conversation, worship leader Georgia Williams explores why prayer is not about perfect words, polished routines, or having life figured out, but about cultivating a genuine relationship with God in the middle of life’s messiest moments. Drawing from her own experiences with ministry burnout, motherhood, unanswered questions, spiritual doubt, and seasons when God seemed silent, Williams shares how believers can learn to pray through disappointment, fear, distraction, and uncertainty rather than waiting until everything feels under control. From developing a consistent prayer life and discerning God’s voice to practicing gratitude, engaging in Spirit-led worship, and finding peace in God’s presence, this hope-filled episode offers biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for anyone longing to deepen their faith, strengthen their relationship with Christ, and discover the transformative power of prayer in everyday life.  Featured work: Pray Anyway: Talking to God When You Don’t Have it All Together  Connect with Georgia Williams on Instagram or YouTube.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.

Today, author Amber Smith shares how the devastating loss of her son, the pain of miscarriage, family struggles with addiction, and other seasons of profound suffering reshaped her faith and deepened her understanding of God’s character. With remarkable honesty, Smith explores what it means to find hope in the midst of grief, how Christians can walk through heartbreak without losing sight of Christ, and why true healing begins not with easy answers but with the presence of God and the truth of Scripture. From navigating loss, forgiveness, and recurring waves of sorrow to discovering joy, purpose, and spiritual growth through suffering, this powerful episode offers biblical encouragement and practical wisdom for anyone facing grief, trauma, disappointment, or unanswered questions about God’s plan.  Featured work: Hope for the Heartbroken: A 52-Week Walk with God for Those Living with Grief  Connect with Amber Smith at AriseWithAmber.com and on Instagram.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.

Tim Wildsmith is a pastor, writer, and content creator whose videos on YouTube have generated millions of views while helping countless people around the world make informed, meaningful decisions about the Bibles they buy and the way they engage with Scripture. Tim brings a unique blend of creativity and clarity to everything he does, and whether he’s reviewing a premium Bible or explaining the differences between translations, his goal remains the same: to help people find a Bible that’s right for them and apply it to their lives. His first book, Bible Translations for Everyone (2024, Zondervan Reflective), is designed to help readers make sense of the differences, similarities, strengths, and weakness of the many English Bible translations available today. His second book, Daily Scripture Guidebook (2025, Zondervan Reflective), takes readers on a one-year journey through the entire Bible. For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.

In today’s eye-opening conversation, researcher George Barna unpacks the alarming decline of biblical worldview in America and what it reveals about the state of the church today. Drawing on decades of nationwide research, Barna explains why only a small percentage of Americans, including self-identified Christians, consistently hold a biblical worldview, explores the powerful influence of parenting, media, and church culture on spiritual formation, and challenges believers to rethink how success, discipleship, and faithfulness are measured. From the difference between church attendance and genuine discipleship to the seven foundational beliefs that shape a Christ-centered way of thinking and living, this compelling episode offers practical wisdom for anyone who wants to understand today’s cultural challenges, strengthen their faith, and learn how to think more like Jesus in every area of life.  Featured work: How to Think Like Jesus: 7 Cornerstones to Build a Biblical Worldview  Connect with George Barna at CulturalResearchCenter.com and GeorgeBarna.com.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.

His People – 05/21/2026 – Titus Kennedy | on archaeological evidence for over 100 Biblical characters Archaeological objections to the Bible.  Interpreting archaeological artifacts.  Evidence for two (among many) historical biblical figures.  Featured work: Archaeology and the People of the Bible: Exploring the Evidence for the Historical Existence of Bible Characters  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.

What if discipleship is about more than church attendance, Bible reading, and Sunday worship? In today’s episode of the His People podcast, pastor Jeremy Treat challenges the sacred-secular divide that has shaped much of modern Christianity and reveals how following Jesus transforms every area of life. From work, meals, play, technology, art, and politics to relationships and vocation, Jeremy explains why the gospel is not intended to make us “hyper-spiritual” but fully human, embodied and living with purpose and awareness of God’s presence in the ordinary moments of every day. Discover how a kingdom-centered vision of discipleship can deepen your faith, reshape your habits, and help you glorify God far beyond the walls of the church.  Featured work: Everyday Discipleship: How Faith Shapes the Most Practical Areas of Life  Connect with Jeremy Treat on Facebook, Instagram, and X.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.

Featured work: Moral Injury: Arming Pastors to Help Veterans Battle Soul Wounds Caused by Military Service  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.

What happens when a lifelong churchgoer realizes he can’t explain why he believes what he believes? In today’s conversation, author Greg Sutton shares the personal journey that led him from inherited assumptions and secondhand theology to a deep, life-changing study of Scripture. From wrestling with church authority, hermeneutics, and end-times theology to exploring controversial topics like the fear of the Lord, cultural pressure, and biblical discipleship, Greg unpacks the discoveries that transformed his faith, strengthened his marriage, and reshaped his understanding of the Gospel. Whether you’re a seasoned theology nerd or a Christian hungry to move beyond surface-level belief, this episode offers challenging insights and practical tools for learning how to faithfully study God’s Word for yourself.  Featured work: Long Forgotten: Rediscovering Biblical Topics Neglected by the American Church  Connect with Greg Sutton at LongForgottenBook.com.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.

In today’s conversation, Jedd Medefind explores how smartphones, social media, and digital technology are reshaping our attention, relationships, spiritual lives, and even our identity. Drawing from personal experience, neuroscience, cultural research, and biblical wisdom, Medefind explains why attention is one of our most valuable resources and how today’s technology is designed to compete for it at every moment. From screen addiction and digital distraction to parenting, discipleship, mental health, and cultivating deeper relationships with God and others, this eye-opening discussion offers practical strategies for reclaiming control of your technology before it controls you. If you’re looking for a healthier, more intentional approach to smartphones, social media, and digital life, this episode provides the insight and encouragement you need to flourish in an increasingly connected world.  Featured work: Rule Your Tech (So It Won’t Rule You)  Connect with Jedd Medefind at CAFO.org.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.

Kyla Gillespie is the founder of Renewed & Transformed, a ministry dedicated to sharing Christian teachings on faith, sexuality, gender, and identity, and the author of TransFormed. For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.

Andrew Ballard (MDiv, Bethlehem College and Seminary, 2025) serves as assistant pastor at Bull Street Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia. He is a husband to Brooke and father to Oliver and Eden, and he does freelance writing and editing. For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.

Today on His People, Sean Kollar interviews Rebecca Sheehan on her testimony from being raised Jewish and seeking her identity through Judaism, to ultimately finding her identity in the Jewish Messiah, Jesus. Rebecca Sheehan is an accomplished on-air personality, television journalist and blogger. She is a recognized public figure known for her Emmy-nominated, groundbreaking reporting for FOX, NBC and ABC affiliates. Today she hosts a podcast called Fulfilled. Rebecca’s path to Christianity is an unconventional one—she grew up Jewish but always felt Jesus in her heart. Ultimately, her journey to Christianity has been a difficult road, but of course, such a rewarding one. Follow Rebecca Sheehan on her website, YouTube, and instagram. For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.

Michele Morin is a reader, writer, speaker, and gardener who does life with her family on a country hill in Maine. She has been married to an unreasonably patient husband for thirty years, and together they have four sons, four daughters-in-love, and five adorable grandchildren. Michele is a proud member of The Redbud Writer’s Guild, and has shared her thoughts with joy at Desiring God, (in)courage, The Perennial Gen, The Englewood Review, Living By Design, The Gospel Coalition, and elsewhere. As a regular contributor to The Joyful Life Magazine, it’s her privilege to have shared insights and encouragement accumulated over 27 years of mothering. For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.

In today’s inspiring and faith-filled conversation, vice president Greg Allgood at World Vision shares how a successful career in science and corporate leadership evolved into a calling to help solve the global water crisis. From a life-changing encounter with a woman collecting contaminated water in Kenya to leading initiatives that have brought clean water to millions of people around the world, Allgood reveals how faith, purpose, innovation, and compassion can transform entire communities. He discusses the devastating impact of unsafe drinking water, the role of Christians in serving the world’s most vulnerable people, and the surprising ways the Gospel is being shared through clean-water projects that restore health, dignity, and hope. This powerful episode offers a compelling vision of how ordinary obedience, combined with God’s provision, can change lives on a global scale.  Featured work: Thirsty for a Miracle: They Needed Clean Water. He Needed True Purpose. An Inspiring Story of Hope and Transformation  Connect with Greg Allgood at DrGregAllgood.org and on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com.