The Welcome Home Podcast

This week on The Welcome Home Podcast, we explore the foundation God built everything on — family.From the beginning, God designed life around the family structure. Not just biological family, but spiritual family — the Church. We talk about why family is more than a social construct, why church was never meant to be optional, and how belonging to the family of God is meant to shape not only you — but everyone around you.If you’ve ever questioned the role of church, community, or your place within God’s design, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.Welcome Home!

What does it really look like to be married, in ministry, and led by the Spirit — all at the same time?This week, Pastor Dolapo and Pastor Temi Lawal join us for a powerful conversation on balancing marriage and calling, navigating the balance between the letter and the Spirit, and stewarding the prophetic with wisdom and humility. Pastor Temi also shares what it’s like to carry multiple roles — wife, mom, pastor, and full-time professional — without losing intimacy with God.If you’re building family and ministry simultaneously, this one is for you.Welcome Home!

Hey family! In this episode we address the phenomenon of legalism and how it's easy to fall into that as we walk with the Lord. We discuss the goal of obeying God from a place of love as opposed to obeying God to be loved. We hope that this brings freedom and rest in the Lord. Welcome Home!

Hey family! Happy New Year and welcome back! As we step into a new year, we’re welcoming you back with an honest conversation about hope after hardship. Though we believe the sun is rising again, seasons of trial can leave behind questions, disappointment, and wounds we don’t always talk about. In this episode, we reflect on what the night revealed, how it shaped our faith, and why the Lord still calls us to hold expectation for His promises — even when joy feels distant. If you’ve been learning how to trust God again, this conversation is for you. We pray this episode reminds you that joy truly does come in the morning — and that you are never walking alone. Welcome home!

We’re closing out the first half of the season with the most important conversation of all: the Gospel. Too often we get caught up in opinions, culture, or even church traditions—but what is the good news at its core? Why does it matter, and how should it transform our lives?In this episode, we strip it back to the foundation of our faith: Jesus, His sacrifice, and the hope that only comes through Him. Whether you’ve heard the Gospel a thousand times or you’re hearing it fresh, this reminder never gets old. Welcome Home!

We’re back with part two of our series with Dallas and Natalie Marley! In this episode, we dive into what it truly looks like to have faith in uncertainty. Dallas and Natalie share how trusting the Lord in difficult seasons has led them all the way to Ecuador—specifically to the red-light district—where they are now on the frontlines of mission work.It’s a powerful conversation about obedience, courage, and choosing to follow God even when the path doesn’t make sense. You don’t want to miss this one. Welcome Home!

This week marks a first for us—our very first podcast guests! We had the honor of sitting down with Dallas and Natalie Marley. Back in college, Dallas was a mentor to me, and together with his wife, they became like family to Bernice and me as we were dating. In this episode, you’ll get to know their story as we kick off a three-part series where they open up about coming to the Lord, navigating seasons of uncertainty, and stepping out in faith as missionaries in Ecuador. This first conversation is all about introductions, friendship, and the foundation that shaped their journey. Welcome Home!

Let’s talk about it… This week, we’re diving into one of the most debated topics in the church today—gender roles. What does the Bible actually say? How do we separate cultural traditions from God’s design? And what does living this out look like in our modern world? We’re unpacking scripture, sharing our own experiences, and tackling the hard questions with grace and truth. Welcome Home!

Family, can we get real for a second? This week, we’re talking about something every believer faces but few talk about—wrestling with God. Those seasons where you’re questioning, doubting, and asking the hard “why do I even believe this?” kind of questions. We dig into why that tension isn’t something to fear but can actually lead to a deeper, more unshakable faith. If you’ve ever felt like you were fighting for your faith, this episode is for you. Welcome Home!

What’s good family?! This week we’re diving into a real tension we all face — the pull between logic and feelings. As believers, when do we lean on what makes sense… and when do we trust what we feel? We’re unpacking how faith fits into that tension and how to make sure neither our head nor our heart is steering us away from God’s truth. Welcome Home!