Built to Last: God’s Blueprint for Love, Singleness & Marriage is a NEW series and begins June 1, 2025!
This summer series is for singles, couples, and anyone seeking God’s truth in love. Here, we’ll explore what it really takes to build relationships that endure—through every season, challenge, and calling. Whether you’re waiting, dating, or married, this series will equip you with biblical wisdom, real stories, and practical tools to build a life and love that lasts.
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.
Late to Church
Ever been late to church...on purpose? Some people, although they may not admit it, struggle with the worship portion of a church service. In this episode, Melissa Gaona and her husband Josh look at why music is so powerful and why there is a direct attack on worshiping the Lord through song.
Late to Church Part Two
Melissa Gaona and Pastor Josh continue the conversation on the power of Christian music and how it plays a vital role in our walk with Jesus. Even when we don't want to give up music that is not good for us, the book of Romans says the Holy Spirit has the power to change our desires. Transformation in Christ should be in every aspect of our life, including music.
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.
Surrender + Obedience + Submission = Freedom
Believing in Jesus is one thing, but surrendering, obeying, then submitting is a whole other power combo! Whew! The Bible clearly commands believers to surrender to God, obey His Word, and submit to His will. Why? Because this is the recipe to true freedom. Moriah Joy joins Melissa on how to execute these commandments, hear from God, and learn His will for your life.
Taking every thought captive
The battle is often won or lost in the mind. The Bible tell us to take every thought into captivity and make it obedient to Christ. But how do we put this into action? Melissa and Josh discuss how to discern between the voice of God and the voice of the enemy as well as some practical takeaways to put 2 Corinthian 10:5 into action.