S5 | Ep 13 - From Pain to Purpose: A Story of Joy in God’s Word ( Feat. Anita Keagy)
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Release Date: 12/12/2025
S5 | Ep 22 - Built to Last | Our 2025 Church of the Year Winner
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In this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric sits down with Clancy Cruise and Jeremey Bury, the pastors behind Marysville Grace, Momentum’s 2025 Church of the Year. Together, they share the story of Marysville Grace from its early days as a church plant to becoming a thriving, multiplying church rooted in trust, unity, and long-term faithfulness. Clancy reflects on what it looks like to plant a church, raise up leaders from within, and remain on staff with humility after handing off the lead pastor role. Jeremey walks through his unexpected journey from worship pastor to...
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S5 | Ep 21 - Scrolling With Purpose (Feat. Nick Rotola)
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In this episode, Eric sits down with Nick (founder of UP) for a conversation that hits right at the center of what so many students, parents, and ministry leaders are feeling: doom scrolling is shaping us more than we realize. Nick shares his unlikely journey—from baseball and high-pressure tech environments to building tools rooted in behavioral science—and the moment he felt God calling him to take what he’d learned and use it for something bigger. Together, they unpack what’s actually happening beneath the surface of our feeds: how algorithms are designed to keep us hooked, how the...
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S5 | Ep 20 - Behind the Screen: Equipping Parents to Protect Students Online (Feat. Holly Reagan)
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In this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric Miller sits down with Holly Regan, Training Coordinator at Rahab Ministries, for a conversation every parent, youth pastor, and ministry leader needs to hear—but may not know how to start. Together, they unpack what sex trafficking actually looks like in the United States today. Holly brings years of frontline experience to help clarify how exploitation frequently begins much closer to home, especially in digital spaces students interact with every day. This honest and eye-opening discussion explores how social media,...
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S5 | Ep 19 - The Pro Abundant Life Movement (Feat. Roland Warren)
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Today on the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, we’re joined by someone who has been a leading voice in helping the Church think more biblically, more compassionately, and more holistically about the issue of life. Roland Warren is the President and CEO of Care Net—one of the nation’s largest networks of pregnancy centers—and a national advocate for what he calls a Pro Abundant Life vision. In this conversation, Roland shares the personal story that shaped his passion (it starts back at Princeton), the one question he believes every pastor and leader needs to wrestle with, and why the...
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S5 | Ep 18 - Senior Pastor FAQ's (Feat. Dayne Carraway)
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In this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric sits down with Dane Caraway on the final day of Momentum Youth Conference. They talk behind-the-scenes of Youth Conference, what it really looks like to pastor students in moments of worship, and why confession, accountability, and peer support matter more than we sometimes admit. Dane also shares a bit of his story with Momentum over the years and gives an honest update on life and ministry as a church planter in Towson, Maryland with Church at the Well. If you’re a pastor, leader, or just someone who wants real conversations...
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S5 | Ep 17 - The Changing Role of Youth Ministry (Feat. Walt Mueller)
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On this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric Miller sits down with longtime youth ministry leader Walt Mueller—founder of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU)—for a laid-back conversation packed with perspective for anyone serving students today. Listen as the two talk about Walt’s decades in student ministry, how CPYU started (and why helping parents understand their kids’ world matters more than ever), and the shift from program-driven youth group to relational ministry that actually goes deep. Walt also shares encouragement for youth workers who feel...
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S5 | Ep 16 - The Changing Role of Pastoring (Feat. Norman Schrock)
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In this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric Miller sits down with retired pastor and missionary Norman Schrock. Norman has worn a lot of hats (pastor, missionary, teacher, interim leader… even a few you wouldn’t expect), and he shares the kind of perspective you only get through years of faithful ministry, hard seasons, and God’s steady refinement. Together they talk about how pastoring and ministry have shifted over the years—what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what young pastors need to watch out for in today’s church culture. Norman also gets incredibly...
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S5 | Ep 15 - A Very Momentum Christmas (Feat. Donny Varney)
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It’s the holiday season 🎄—and we’re doing things a little differently. Eric is joined by Donny Varney for a relaxed, joy-filled conversation. Together, they reflect on the past year, talk about what it’s been like stepping into new seasons of ministry, and share why this time of year invites both gratitude and hope. It’s honest, lighthearted, and deeply encouraging—without trying to rush past the pause that Christmas gives us. Whether you’re listening between family gatherings, on a quiet post-Christmas walk, or while taking down decorations, this episode is meant to remind...
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S5 | Ep 14 - Generation Echo (Feat. David Wood)
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In this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric sits down with David Wood — pastor, magician, and founder of Generation Echo — for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring, honest, and challenging. Recorded in sunny Southern California, this episode dives into David’s unique journey into ministry, how magic unexpectedly became part of his calling, and how God has been weaving together every chapter of his story for something bigger than he imagined. David shares the heart behind Generation Echo and the moment a single statistic stopped him in his tracks — a number...
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S5 | Ep 13 - From Pain to Purpose: A Story of Joy in God’s Word ( Feat. Anita Keagy)
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In this episode, Eric sits down with Anita for an honest, moving conversation that weaves together faith, family, loss, and the relentless grace of God. What begins as a story about growing up in a Christian home quickly unfolds into something much deeper—moments of youthful confidence, quiet compromise, and a life-altering turning point that forced Anita to wrestle with shame, fear, and trust in God’s voice. Through it all, she reflects on the powerful role of grace, especially the kind that shows up when you expect judgment but instead receive love. As the conversation continues, Anita...
info_outlineIn this episode, Eric sits down with Anita for an honest, moving conversation that weaves together faith, family, loss, and the relentless grace of God. What begins as a story about growing up in a Christian home quickly unfolds into something much deeper—moments of youthful confidence, quiet compromise, and a life-altering turning point that forced Anita to wrestle with shame, fear, and trust in God’s voice. Through it all, she reflects on the powerful role of grace, especially the kind that shows up when you expect judgment but instead receive love.
As the conversation continues, Anita shares how God met her in the aftermath of painful decisions and long seasons of waiting, slowly revealing His heart in unexpected ways. From unanswered questions to surprising connections, her story highlights what it looks like to seek God even when the path forward feels unclear. It’s a reminder that faith isn’t just built in mountaintop moments, but in the quiet, daily choice to show up.
This episode isn’t just about one woman’s story—it’s an invitation. An invitation to move from being a part-time seeker to someone who genuinely desires to know God, to open His Word not out of obligation but out of hunger. Whether you’re walking through joy, uncertainty, or something in between, this conversation will leave you reflecting on what it really means to seek God first—and why it changes everything.
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