Built to Raise: Training up Kingdom Kids

NEW 2026 summer series! Time to talk 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 Raise: We had a baby at 40…but that’s not the craziest part!

What happens when God’s plans look nothing like your own? In this episode, Kim Rakes shares her extraordinary journey to motherhood after 40. What began as a desire to grow their family became a rollercoaster of unexpected twists, heartbreaking challenges, miraculous confirmations, and undeniable moments where God showed up. Also have you heard of embryonic adoption? Prepare for your mind to be blown!

Built to Raise: Infertility, grief, and anger with God

Kayla Graham’s love for Jesus never disappeared, even when her heart was hurting. In a deeply honest conversation, she shares the silent battle of walking through infertility, wrestling with unanswered prayers, and navigating the anger with God that slowly turned into bitterness.

Built to Raise: The weight of parenting

No one talks enough about the weight of raising humans. The pressure to get it all right, the mess-ups, the responsibility, and so much more. In this episode, Josh and Melissa explain how to crush parenting without getting crushed. And there’s good news…we don’t have to carry the weight alone.

The hot seat: Josh Cunningham

Melissa puts Josh in the hot seat and asks some tough questions. From funny and lighthearted to deep and personal, Josh lays it all out. No sermon notes. No dodging. Just real answers.

Breaking it down: Psalm 23

Let’s dig deep into this amazing chapter!

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Check out the new 2026 summer series

Built to Raise: Training Up Kingdom Kids!