In this episode, Sam talks with Ike Miller, author of Good Baggage and Pastor at Bright City Church in Durham, North Carolina. They talk about what Ike means by Good Baggage. While difficult to overcome, family trauma can be used by God for good. In fact, it can even become good baggage. If you've ever struggled to overcome inherited family challenges or if dealing with family this holiday season is intimidating... this is a timely conversation discussing how to Represent Jesus Well through your good baggage and how to interact with family here and now. You can check more out about the book here: https://ikemiller.com/Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Baggage-Difficult-Childhood-Relationships/dp/1540902862 Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

In this episode, Mark Weigt, Lead Pastor of The Ridge Community Church in Greenfield, WI, details the unique and edgy ways their church has worked to bring the hope of Jesus into every home. Mark talks about addressing consumer culture and becoming a church that steps out of its own four walls. In kindred fashion to RCC, they pull out all the stops. Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

Have you ever felt like giving up? Have you ever wondered why you were facing so much resistance in your life? Sometimes resistance is a reason to turn around. Other times resistance is a reason to keep pushing forward. In this episode, Pastor Nick Connolly of Brighton City Church in Charleston, South Carolina, offers practical ways to figure out when to push through, when to turn back, and how to make that decision.Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

In this episode, Char Rake answers honestly how she has endured some exceptionally difficult life circumstances yet continued in the midst of them to find joy and represent Jesus well. If you are going through or have recently gone through or expect to go through some difficult life - this is the episode for you. Give it a listen!Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

Just in time for Christmas! This episode will get you into the Christmas mood and help you experience the joy found in Christmas! Enjoy a little Christmas Cheer and get to know RCC Kids director Shauna Reimche as she answers some lighting-round holiday questions and tells us a few things you probably don’t know about her yet! She also offers great insight into how to experience joy and why kids tend to have a great capacity for it. Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

In this episode, Pastor and author Steve Carter talks about representing Jesus well... even when your mentor and hero's flaws are made public right in front of you. Steve walks us through how to address the things in your life that are hidden under the surface and what it's like to return to the place where all the pain happened. He then talks about what it looks like to live, lead, and speak from a transformed place. This episode is raw in its honesty and encouraging in its hopefulness. You can find Steve on Instagram @steveryancarteror https://stevecarter.org/Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

In this episode, Pastor and Author Sharon Hodde Miller describes what's at stake when you attempt to exert control. She describes the various costs along with a healthier alternative. If you've ever lost sleep over worrying about what someone else thinks, desires, or is going to do... this episode is for you.  You can find Sharon on Instagram@sharonhmillerOr check out her latest book, The Cost of Control.Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

In this timely conversation, Amy Pollesch, Director of Traded Treasures and Community Food Pantry, talks about the power of offering people dignity, forming a culture of care and kindness, and the difficult and worthwhile path she's endured growing this ministry. This episode will inspire you to be thankful and give you specific ways you can care for our community. Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

On this episode of RJW Podcast, Sam sits down with Mike Holba to discuss his last year dealing with pain and how to approach thinking you might die.Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

Now introducing... Represent Jesus Well, an RCC Podcast 🎙️On our 50th... uhhh... 48th episode, Sam Prellwitz leads the discussion to uncover the ways people endure, live, and lead that represent Jesus well.Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

In this episode, Sam sits down with Ryan Kane, Ripon College Men’s Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics, to discuss his tactics for inspiring a positive and unified team culture. What he does while watching their game film will surprise you!They also discuss the ways his faith impacts his leadership and why he still loves coaching.Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

On this episode of Unscripted, listen in as Sam and  Mark Moore, Pastor at CCV, sat down to discuss what it looks like to elevate a character that's counter-cultural.Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

On this week's episode of Unscripted, Sam sits down with Brian Episcopo, Senior Pastor of Appleton Alliance Church, as of February 2022. Listen in as Sam and Brian discuss how they are both learning and leading through their transitions. Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

Summer days might be longer, but they seem to go by too fast! What can we do to enjoy and make the most of this sunny season?In this episode of Unscripted, Sam and Mike discuss how to have a fun and meaningful summer. You may be surprised to hear, that the solution to this summer dilemma is within your reach!Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

Listen in as Sam chats with Pat Willoughby (Ph.D.) Professor of Chemistry at Ripon College to discuss the effects of dopamine stimulating activity on your brain and spiritual life. If you've ever wondered why your phone is so addicting or why you keep going back for more chips... this episode explores that question and also gets into what that means for our faith.Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

In this episode, hear Shawn Oakes describe his experience as a recovering alcoholic, how God continues to lead him through it, and why he's grateful for some of the hardest things he's had to go through. This is one of the most honest, personal, and inspiring conversations Sam has ever had on the podcast. Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

In this episode returning guest Ben Korinek sits down with Sam to talk about the making of a sermon. How do they actually write one? Why are they so important? Both of them have different styles of preparing for Sunday morning, but what they find to be similar may surprise you.Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

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What does the life you actually want look like? In this episode, Sam and Danny bond over the outdoors being their big dream and dig into how the life we want is counter-cultural to what society says it is.Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook

Welcome to season 3 of Unscripted. In this special one-of-a-kind episode, Sam sits down with licensed family counselor Brooke James. Topics discussed: relationships, boundaries, resentment, and self-care (just to name a few). Extra resources:Exhausted: How To Set Boundaries When Someone You Love is Struggling with Alcohol by Brooke James: https://www.amazon.com/Exhausted-Boundaries-Someone-Struggling-Alcohol-ebook/dp/B09PSV5X75/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YMHH8TUB2EEN&keywords=brooke+james+exhausted&qid=1644954209&sprefix=brooke+james+exhausted%2Caps%2C356&sr=8-The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert by John Gottman:https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00N6PEQV0&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_09KMQ9WY0552A1Q1NT13Want more from Represent Jesus Well - An RCC Podcast?Find it here!InstagramYoutubeApple PodcastSpotify"Like" RCC on Facebook