Everyday Christian
James Granger
A show by Riverview Church
Episodes
Proud Uncle, Wade Kronenberg
Our guest today is my nephew Wade Kronenberg, who is a senior at Solon High School in the Greater Cleveland area. Wade shares about beginning his journey with Christ as a freshman in High School, and now aiming to live a life representing Christ and spreading the Gospel among his High School friends. Wade lives in Solon, Ohio with his mom and dad and his younger brother Jackson.
A Ready Defense, Matt Basgall
Our guest today is Matt Basgall, who is professional hockey player for the San Diego Gulls in the AHL. Matt shares about the journey through junior hockey and college hockey that brought him to the professional level, and how he aims to intentionally pursue Jesus in everything he does on and off the ice.
Centered with Karsen Dorwart
Our guest today is Karsen Dorwart, who is a professional hockey player. Karsen was most recently part of the Philadelphia Flyers organization and is currently a free agent looking to sign with a team for the 2026-27 season. Karsen shares about the anchor he has in Christ as he’snavigated the transition from college hockey into the fast-moving world of professional athletics.
First Pray, Kris Richards
Our guest today is Kris Richards, who is a Nurse Manager at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. In this conversation, Kris talks about the role of prayer, Biblical leadership, and integrity in her day-to-day work overseeing nurses in a hospital setting. Kris and her husband Brian have three adult children and serve as pre-marriage mentors at Riverview Church in Holt, Michigan.
Fisher of Men with Blake Ashdown
Our guest today is Blake Ashdown, who serves as a professor at Spring Arbor College in theJackson, MI area. During our discussion Blake shares about his wide ranges of experiences inthe world of business and teaching, all with an intentional focus on passing the Gospel baton tothe next generation. Blake and his wife Debbie have five adult children and live in East Lansing,MI.
Happy Work with Brian Richards
Our guest today is Brian Richards, who practices as an immigration attorney in Lansing,Michigan. In this conversation Brian talks about the complicated but rewarding work of helpingimmigrants in their journey toward citizenship while maintaining his faith and representing Christwell throughout the process. Brian and his wife Kris have three adult children and serve as pre-marriage mentors at Riverview Church in Holt, Michigan.
Eternal Math with Mitch Lovell
Our guest today is Mitch Lovell, who teaches High School math in Mason, Michigan. In thisconversation Mitch talks being authentic and living as a consistent example for Christ in hisroles as husband, father, teacher, and leader. Mitch also volunteers with Young Life in Masonand lives in the community with his wife Josie and their son Luke.
Word of Mouth with Andy Schoonover
Our guest today is Andy Schoonover, who co-owns a dental practice with his brother in DeWitt,Michigan. In this conversation Andy talks about intentionality when it comes to his faith in Jesusand his desire to set a Christ-like example for his clients, co-workers, and community. Andy andhis wife Chrissy live in DeWitt, MI area with their two daughters and attend Riverview Church.
Heartbeat with Ariel Kiser
Our guest today is Ariel Kiser, who serves as a nuclear imaging technician at U of M Sparrowhospital in Lansing, MI. In this conversation Ariel shares how her faith in Jesus has been thebackbone of her desire to provide excellent images and empathic care for patients who aregoing through scary process. Ariel and her husband Travis live in the Lansing, MI area withtheir new baby Kieran and attend Riverview Church in Holt, MI.
What Do You Intend to Do? with Matt Perelli
The Everyday Christian podcast exists to help make basic Christian living accessible byproviding listeners with windows into how various people put faith in action in theirdifferent walks of life. My guest for this episode is Matt Perelli, who works as anengineer for General Motors Company in the Metro Detroit area. In our conversationMatt describes his mindset and the process of living out his faith with intentionality in afast moving corporate environment. Matt lives in Williamston, Michigan with his wifeBecca and their kids John, Emma, Maddie, and Noah and serves in a variety of roles inhis church and in the Young Life community.NOTES:Link in Riversidehttps://riverside.com/shared/exported-clip/792a9f0281e6cfb16845File in the Drive Folder:https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1MoP9GQsxvHbRHTP_qOfDH043uhclScDe
Living Trust with Chrissy Schoonover
The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible byproviding listeners a window into how people from a variety of vocations put their faith inaction. My guest for this episode is Chrissy Schoonover, who has been a math teacherat Okemos High School for the past 21 years. Chrissy shares her perspective on theGospel impact building relational trust and walking in integrity can have in a professionalsetting. Chrissy and her husband Andy attend Riverview church and live in DeWitt, MIwith their children Ellie (10) and Charlie (6).
Touch of Grace with Jodi Wiley
My guest today is Jodi Wiley, who serves as a professor of massage therapy at LansingCommunity College. In this conversation Jodi shares how her time spent in the Scripture and inprayer forms the foundation for how she interacts with her students, colleagues, and clients.Jodi and her husband Jeff live in Haslett, MI with their two adult sons, and Jodi serves as adeacon at Riverview Church in Holt, MI.
A Bigger Classroom with Ethan Fahy
The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible byproviding listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guestfor this episode is Ethan Fahy, who teaches math at Okemos High School near Lansing,MI. Ethan has a unique knack for being able to point his students toward Jesus throughlistening, building relationships, and authenticity, and during our conversation he sharessome of the blessings and challenges he’s experienced in his journey as a High Schoolteacher. Ethan lives in Okemos, MI with his wife Kerry and his children Addison, Riley,Caleb, and Jayden.
Integrity Works with Mark Brown
The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Mark Brown, who works as a real estate agent for Brown Brothers in the Metro Detroit area. Our conversation explores how Mark’s faith in Jesus defines his approach to his clients and how he navigates the delicate work / life balance of the real estate profession. Mark lives in Novi with his wife Amanda and his children Henry (14) and Ella (9).
Hospitality with Max Billinghurst
The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how people put faith in action in their various walks of life. My guest for this episode is Max Billinghurst, who works as a realtor with Keller Williams in Lansing, Michigan. Our conversation focuses on the highly relational nature of the real estate community and vocation, and how Max aims to glorify God and point others to Jesus through his interactions there. Max lives in Holt, Michigan with his wife Rachael and their kids Lila and Dominic and serves as a deacon at Riverview Church.
Primary Care with Dr. Brittany Breitzke
The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible byproviding listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Dr. Brittany Breitzke, who serves as a Doctor of OsteopathicManipulative Medicine in the MSU Health Care Clinic in East Lansing, Michigan. Ourconversation revolves around the challenges Brittany faces in the medical world andhow her faith in Jesus informs her mindset, relationships, and decisions in her role.Brittany lives in Mason, Michigan with her husband Shane and their kids Emmy, Ava,and Charlie (aka “the Chuckwagon”) and serves as a deacon at Riverview Church.
Showing Up with Steve Clark
The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Steve Clark, who recently retired from a long and successful career as a professional soccer player in the MLS. Our conversation explores how Steve’s faith in Jesus kept him grounded as he navigated the unique journey of a high-level professional athlete, and how in turn his faith was challenged and matured through that process. Steve now lives in the Metro Detroit area with his wife Carella and their daughter Birdie as he embarks on a new career coaching youth soccer.
Give and Serve with Dr. Beth Kurt
The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Dr. Beth Kurt, who serves as a pediatric oncologist at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, and was the primary caregiver for our son Luke as he battled cancer years ago. Our conversation explores how Beth’s faith in Jesus informs and sustains the unique blend of truth, empathy, and determination she brings to her work.
The Next Right Thing with Evan Vanderwey
My guest for the very first episode of Everyday Christian my good friend Evan Vanderwey. Evan is a Financial Planner and small business owner in the Lansing area, with years of experience and wisdom living out his faith in his vocational world. Evan and his wife Jen live in Mason, Michigan and are active members of University Reformed Church in East Lansing. They have twelve children with one grandchild and two more on the way.