Craig Stephans grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma. After earning a soccer scholarship to The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, he earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a master’s degree in Counseling and completed over 20 hours toward an MBA. He is the author of Shakespeare on Spirituality: Life-Changing Wisdom from Shakespeare’s Plays . Also the author of Life as God Has It: A Return to Paradise ( available from Amazon or the author), a book presenting the major themes of the Bible...
Apr 17, 2018•53 min•Ep. 14
Pastor Holly Loyer is the Executive Director of Albemarle Teen Challenge. She holds a BA in Human Services, a MBA in Health Care Administration and Human Resource Management. She attended Seminary at Regent University and earned a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Missiology (The Study of Missions). She is currently working on a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and Renewal. Pastor Holly has worked in many facets of the Health Care System. Prior to establishing Albemarle Teen Challenge s...
Apr 10, 2018•53 min•Ep. 13
Jason believes a physician should never stop learning. This is why he attends seminars, conferences and training regularly to learn the latest information possible for his patients. He also enjoys reading regularly everything from books to research articles to blogs to newsletters searching for the most up to date health information. He is also blessed to be the host of the wildly popular podcast Healthy Families Made Easy where he has the privilege to interview health experts on a regular basis...
Apr 04, 2018•53 min•Ep. 12
Shane has been attending Forest Park since 2011 and serving since 2012 after his first trip to Ecuador with our global outreach team. Shane has played many different roles while serving here at Forest Park, some including first impressions, media, and creative elements with our worship team. Now Shane serves as Student Pastor leading, NEXT, the student ministry of Forest Park Church. He passionately serves the next generation every single day and believes that in order to change the future, we m...
Mar 20, 2018•57 min•Ep. 11
Since 1994, Danny Glover, Jr. has proudly represented people in Elizabeth City, Edenton, Hertford, Camden, Currituck, Gates, the Outer Banks and all communities throughout northeastern North Carolina, both residents and tourists alike. Danny is passionate about using his legal skill, experience and firm resources to aggressively protect the rights of those charged with crimes or injured through no fault of their own. Glover Law Firm fights hard for our clients, both in and out of court. We work ...
Mar 13, 2018•53 min•Ep. 10
Kaylee B. Burns is a graduate of Regent University with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Certificate of Graduate Studies in School Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) through the North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and a Certified Traumatologist and Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator/Therapist through the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology. Kaylee is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Certified Clinica...
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 9
Evan Neal is originally from Elizabeth City, NC and is a graduate of Newspring Leadership College in Anderson, SC. Evan is currently an intern at Crossroads Discipleship Home, also in Anderson, SC. Evan is the son of Scott and Lana Neal, Lead Pastors at Forest Park Church in Elizabeth City, NC. A few fun facts about Evan: 1. Three things Evan can't live without: Music, coffee, and UNC Tarheel basketball 2. What's a little-known fact about Evan? Evan loves watching, buying, and lighting fireworks...
Dec 31, 2017•59 min•Ep. 8
Hans Hess oversees all ministries at Fountain of Life. He became the senior pastor around 2009. Prior to this, he traveled extensively as an evangelist, served as Missions Director for Redemption Ministries, and planted a church in Sterling, Virginia. As leader of FOL, his vision is to see souls saved, evangelize the community, disciple new believers, and usher in revival. He and his wife Jackie grew up together in Grundy, VA where they married in 1992. Both of them, along with their daughters S...
Dec 20, 2017•47 min•Ep. 7
Anna received her Master's Degree in Counseling from Regent University in 2008. She spent her residency working in Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse, becoming licensed to practice Therapy in North Carolina in 2010. While working full-time as Lead Clinician with Pride in NC, Anna built her private practice in the evenings. Additionally, pursuing her love of teaching, she became a state certified DWI service provider , offering assessments and group classes. In June of 2014, Anna was able to t...
Dec 06, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 6
Wesley Clark is an enthusiastic father, musician, and motivational speaker. Throughout the years Wesley has been privileged to use his gift of drumming at various ministries like The Rock Church, Forerunner Ministries, and The Mount of Elizabeth City. Clark currently resides in North Carolina where he is active in his community, encouraging young men to pursue God and their dreams no matter how big the obstacle. All Roads Lead To Wes
Nov 04, 2017•56 min•Ep. 5
Stephen Mizell is the Lead Pastor at Open Door Church. Stephen and his wife Barbara, along with their children, started attending Open Door on Easter Sunday 2005. In January of 2008 he came on staff and became the Lead Pastor in October, 2010. Stephen believes he has been specifically called to impact northeastern North Carolina with life-giving congregations in rural communities. Stephen Mizell Open Door Church...
Oct 20, 2017•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 4
Anna received her Master's Degree in Counseling from Regent University in 2008. She spent her residency working in Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse, becoming licensed to practice Therapy in North Carolina in 2010. While working full-time as Lead Clinician with Pride in NC, Anna built her private practice in the evenings. Additionally, pursuing her love of teaching, she became a state certified DWI service provider , offering assessments and group classes. In June of 2014, Anna was able to t...
Oct 07, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 3
Chris was born in Raleigh, NC with a severe stutter and unquenchable emptiness. He looked for anything that would calm his nerves and fill his void, which soon led him to drugs. By age 17, he was shooting up heroin daily and selling drugs to continue his habit. On December 18th of 2010, Chris entered into yet another rehab program weighing 100 lbs, deathly addicted to heroin, and still without the ability to talk. Six days later, he attended a church down the street from the rehab center and hea...
Sep 26, 2017•41 min•Ep. 2
Lana brings more than 20 years experience in leadership development, children’s ministry and global outreach to Forest Park. Lana is skilled to reach and empower people at various stages of life and inspire them to be all God created and designed them to be. She helps people realize their full potential through training and practical messages. Lana develops and leads teams in both church and business environments. Lana also leads outreach teams to schools in Ecuador each summer. Over the last 15...
Sep 16, 2017•56 min•Ep. 1
