The Almost Amazing Podcast

A show for families seeking to raise children who love and follow Jesus, hosted by Jennifer Dennis, Children's Director for the CityRise Network, and produced by Justin Kellough, Media Arts Pastor for the CityRise Network.

From Partying to Ministry: Kaylie Simpson’s Halloween Night Testimony 11/12/2025

From Frustration to Faith | Finding God’s Joy in the Ordinary 10/29/2025

FIRE ALARM at the Pool & Driving to Dairy Queen After a Break-In 10/15/2025

K-Pop Demon Hunters, Coffee Addictions, & Magnesium Madness 10/01/2025

When a Diet Coke T-Shirt Causes a Spiritual Crisis 09/17/2025

"Lift Groups" with Elizabeth Smith; Mentoring Others in the Faith 08/25/2025

"Here Be Dragons" with Melanie Shankle; A Preview of Our Women's Ministry Night of Worship 08/12/2025

"Walking With Grief" with Melissa Patin; One Woman's Experience With Losing Her Husband 06/18/2025

"Ministering to Women" with Kristen Campbell; Opportunities to Connect 04/30/2025

"Getting Connected at Church" with Alejandra Rojas; Insight on Joining a Christian Community 04/16/2025

"Thoughts on Friendships" with Ashley Miksch; Navigating the Ups and Downs of Building Relationships 04/02/2025

"The Anxious Generation" with Andy Dennis; Jennifer and Justin Talk About A Book They Have Never Read 03/19/2025

"A Life-Saving Gift" with Aaron Senseman 03/12/2025

"Addi's Faith Foundation" with Amber Bender; Supporting Families and Funding Childhood Cancer Research 02/12/2025

"This Redeemed Life" with Marian Jordan Ellis; A Heart for Ministering to Women 01/29/2025

"Building a House of Prayer" with Mary Ann Bridgwater; Making Prayer a Priority in 2025 01/22/2025

"A Christmas Special" with Jennifer Dennis and Justin Kellough 12/18/2024

"Helping Others With Grief" with Lori Bisson; Pointing Those Who Are Facing Tragedy To God 12/04/2024

"A Journey to Full Time Ministry" with Emily Heinzman; How Our Newest Staff Member Found Her Perfect Fit In Ministry 11/20/2024

"Your Jesus Is Too American" with Steve Bezner; Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values Over the American Dream 11/06/2024

"Table Grace Preview" with Melissa Radke; Seeing God in Our Friendships 10/23/2024

"New Kids Team Members" with Elizabeth Lee and Emma Straub; Ministering to Children and Their Families in Houston 10/09/2024

"Wisdom for Marriage" with David and Denise Glenn; Five Reasons Why You Should Come to Our Marriage Night 09/25/2024

"A New Preschool Campus for CityRise Church" with Rosie Hirschfeld; The New Director of Bellaire ACV Shares Her Vision for the New Campus 09/18/2024

"Creating Community for Moms" with Catherine Hernandez; Connecting Local Moms with MomCo 08/14/2024

"A Preschool for Our Community" with Erika Roberts; A Children's Village Preschool Welcomes a New Director 07/31/2024

"Ministering to College Students" with Joshua Montgomery; Working in Houston to Introduce Young Adults to Christ. 07/17/2024

"Planning for the Unexpected" with Emily Taylor; Advice from a Professional for Planning for the Future 07/03/2024

"Becoming a Christian as an Adult" with Lorraine Lewis; A Unique Perspective on Faith from Someone Who Came to Jesus as an Adult 06/19/2024

"Moving from the Corporate World to the Church World" with Lisa Hafemeister; Getting to Know Our New Director of HR and Strategic Planning 06/05/2024