Built to Raise: Training up Kingdom Kids is a NEW series and begins May 9th, 2026!
This summer series talks about the real responsibilities of parenting. Not just keeping kids alive, but raising them with purpose, with faith, and with a foundation that lasts. Parenting is both hard and rewarding so this series is geared to strengthen, challenge, and encourage moms and dads from all walks of life. Built to Raise features special guests who’ve walked through infertility, miscarriage, fostering, adoption, and so much more!
The Ignition Ministries Podcast
Buckle up for some spiritual truth and a good laugh while Pastor Josh, Melissa Gaona, and guests navigate life from a biblical perspective. Whether it’s battling addiction, difficult circumstances, or dating/married life, The Ignition Ministries Podcast explores every day struggles and dives into Jesus for direction. Listeners will also find personal testimonies of failures and perseverance.
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“Built to Last: Wholeness Before ‘We’”
Before meeting “the one” we should examine how well we know The One. In this episode Pastor Josh and Melissa are joined by special guest Dr. Douglas FC Keffer to discuss how to build your foundation in Christ before building a life with someone else. God doesn’t complete you with a spouse—He completes you in Him. Dr. Douglas FC Keffer spent nearly 3 decades in Christian counseling as well as 20+ years in pastoral ministry. He now has a weekly podcast, “New Beginnings Start Today” as well as a book entitled “New Beginnings Start Today…With God”.
“Battle, dying to self, and baptism”
When we face a battle, especially when fear is involved, how do we respond? Do we operate based off of feelings or do we truly surrender the battle to the Lord? In 2 Chronicles 20, Jehoshaphat has a multitude coming against him. How he responds is EPIC! His immediate actions give us a great example of what it looks like to die to self, step out of the way, and allow the Lord to fight.
Sinking Sand or Firm Foundation
Life is tough. People suck. But Jesus is THE ROCK and never fails. Where do you turn when life gets hard? Who do you run to when you feel empty? Friends, family, and even professionals are good to have but we must remember that our ultimate hope must come from Jesus alone. Even those who love us deeply can unintentionally hurt us. Jesus is the only firm foundation.
Sideline Christians
Are you on the sidelines or in the game? Are you watching the battle or are you battling on the frontlines? Sideline Christians are those who believe in Jesus but their walk looks similar to the world. Melissa and Pastor Josh break down how to get away from sideline Christianity and be more of a spiritual sniper. If you’re ready to get off the sidelines and fight the enemy with effective weapons this episode is for you!
Godly friendships and the not so godly
Everyone has been hurt by a friend. Forgiveness goes against our flesh, but it is a crucial commandment for followers of Jesus. How do you cultivate godly friendships while setting healthy guardrails? Do our friendships grow us deeper in our relationship with Jesus? Or do they consist of gossip, unforgiveness, discord, jealousy, and resentment? Worship leader Jill Obaugh joins Melissa for a discussion on what the Bible has to say about friendships.