Ginghamsburg Church Podcast

What does it mean to bring hope into some of the darkest places imaginable? In this powerful episode of People of the Burg, Pastor Sarah sits down with Steve Benner and Mark Starcher to share their experiences serving with Kairos Prison Ministry. Through stories of homemade cookies, prayer chains, life-changing conversations, and unexpected encounters with grace, they reveal how simple acts of love can break down walls built by years of isolation, guilt, and pain. Steve and Mark reflect on the power of forgiveness, the impact of fatherhood, and the humanity they discovered behind prison walls. Along the way, they share moving stories of redemption that challenged their own assumptions and deepened their faith. This Father's Day conversation is a reminder that no one is beyond hope, no one is beyond God's love, and sometimes the smallest acts of kindness can change a life forever.

What does it look like to trust God through every season of life? In this episode of People of the Burg, Tom Holl shares a remarkable journey of faith, loss, perseverance, and God's unwavering presence. From the responsibilities and hardships that shaped his early years to a life-changing encounter with Jesus, Tom reflects on how God transformed his heart and carried him through some of life's most difficult moments. Through the loss of his wife Pam, serious health challenges, and family trials, Tom has witnessed God's faithfulness again and again. His story is a powerful reminder that even when God seems distant, He is present, working in ways we may only recognize when we look back. Join us for a conversation filled with wisdom, hope, and a testimony to the truth that God never leaves us alone.

Gluttony Gluttony isn’t just about excess; it’s about appetite without restraint. Esau trades something eternal for something immediate, revealing how quickly hunger can cloud wisdom. This week asks what we keep reaching for to fill us—and why it never quite satisfies. ginghamsburg.org

When Leading Through the Wilderness?Exodus 18:21–23; 33:11 – Leadership in the wilderness is exhausting. Moses carries the weight of a restless people and discovers that even faithful leaders feel overwhelmed, lonely, and stretched thin. This final week explores how God sustains those called to lead—not by removing the burden, but by sharing it, strengthening it, and reminding us that the work has always been his. In the end, the wilderness reveals not just the limits of Moses, but the greater Deliverer who leads us home. ginghamsburg.org

When I Feel Trapped? Exodus chapters 7-14 – Sometimes the way forward looks impossible and the way back is closed. The Red Sea moment forces Israel to confront fear, trust, and surrender all at once. This week asks what it means to trust God when escape seems out of reach. ginghamsburg.org