Everyday Christian Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/everyday-christian A show by Riverview Church ©2025 Riverview Church a296dd92-dfc4-5122-905e-3d2e608e1370 yes en Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:10:35 -0700 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:11:16 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/ArfgwzPWD4CoV3jruKLHeyP5WNx18ilrdOEJTzNKrxA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNjZm/YjkyYWE2MDUwZDUz/MTY1ODdmZDYxYWY1/MDc3NC5wbmc.jpg Everyday Christian episodic James Granger A show by Riverview Church A show by Riverview Church. Riverview Church No No Word of Mouth with Andy Schoonover 12 12 Word of Mouth with Andy Schoonover full 53c76dfd-1e45-4c70-9825-7e7add4bf4e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce6d23b4 Our guest today is Andy Schoonover, who co-owns a dental practice with his brother in DeWitt,
Michigan. In this conversation Andy talks about intentionality when it comes to his faith in Jesus
and his desire to set a Christ-like example for his clients, co-workers, and community. Andy and
his wife Chrissy live in DeWitt, MI area with their two daughters and attend Riverview Church.

]]> Our guest today is Andy Schoonover, who co-owns a dental practice with his brother in DeWitt,
Michigan. In this conversation Andy talks about intentionality when it comes to his faith in Jesus
and his desire to set a Christ-like example for his clients, co-workers, and community. Andy and
his wife Chrissy live in DeWitt, MI area with their two daughters and attend Riverview Church.

]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:10:33 -0700 James Granger James Granger 2148 Our guest today is Andy Schoonover, who co-owns a dental practice with his brother in DeWitt,
Michigan. In this conversation Andy talks about intentionality when it comes to his faith in Jesus
and his desire to set a Christ-like example for his clients, co-workers, and community. Andy and
his wife Chrissy live in DeWitt, MI area with their two daughters and attend Riverview Church.

]]> No Heartbeat with Ariel Kiser 11 11 Heartbeat with Ariel Kiser full 952b98d0-c57c-4647-a668-398c98f2d04e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e942df92 Our guest today is Ariel Kiser, who serves as a nuclear imaging technician at U of M Sparrow
hospital in Lansing, MI. In this conversation Ariel shares how her faith in Jesus has been the
backbone of her desire to provide excellent images and empathic care for patients who are
going through scary process. Ariel and her husband Travis live in the Lansing, MI area with
their new baby Kieran and attend Riverview Church in Holt, MI.

]]> Our guest today is Ariel Kiser, who serves as a nuclear imaging technician at U of M Sparrow
hospital in Lansing, MI. In this conversation Ariel shares how her faith in Jesus has been the
backbone of her desire to provide excellent images and empathic care for patients who are
going through scary process. Ariel and her husband Travis live in the Lansing, MI area with
their new baby Kieran and attend Riverview Church in Holt, MI.

]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 -0700 James Granger James Granger 1924 Our guest today is Ariel Kiser, who serves as a nuclear imaging technician at U of M Sparrow
hospital in Lansing, MI. In this conversation Ariel shares how her faith in Jesus has been the
backbone of her desire to provide excellent images and empathic care for patients who are
going through scary process. Ariel and her husband Travis live in the Lansing, MI area with
their new baby Kieran and attend Riverview Church in Holt, MI.

]]> No What Do You Intend to Do? with Matt Perelli 10 10 What Do You Intend to Do? with Matt Perelli full 67921762-f808-46dc-bf67-072c9b7a32bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/037bfb38 The Everyday Christian podcast exists to help make basic Christian living accessible by
providing listeners with windows into how various people put faith in action in their
different walks of life. My guest for this episode is Matt Perelli, who works as an
engineer for General Motors Company in the Metro Detroit area. In our conversation
Matt describes his mindset and the process of living out his faith with intentionality in a
fast moving corporate environment. Matt lives in Williamston, Michigan with his wife
Becca and their kids John, Emma, Maddie, and Noah and serves in a variety of roles in
his church and in the Young Life community.
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]]> The Everyday Christian podcast exists to help make basic Christian living accessible by
providing listeners with windows into how various people put faith in action in their
different walks of life. My guest for this episode is Matt Perelli, who works as an
engineer for General Motors Company in the Metro Detroit area. In our conversation
Matt describes his mindset and the process of living out his faith with intentionality in a
fast moving corporate environment. Matt lives in Williamston, Michigan with his wife
Becca and their kids John, Emma, Maddie, and Noah and serves in a variety of roles in
his church and in the Young Life community.
NOTES:
Link in Riverside
https://riverside.com/shared/exported-clip/792a9f0281e6cfb16845
File in the Drive Folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1MoP9GQsxvHbRHTP_qOfDH043uhclScDe

]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 03:00:00 -0700 James Granger James Granger 1926 The Everyday Christian podcast exists to help make basic Christian living accessible by
providing listeners with windows into how various people put faith in action in their
different walks of life. My guest for this episode is Matt Perelli, who works as an
engineer for General Motors Company in the Metro Detroit area. In our conversation
Matt describes his mindset and the process of living out his faith with intentionality in a
fast moving corporate environment. Matt lives in Williamston, Michigan with his wife
Becca and their kids John, Emma, Maddie, and Noah and serves in a variety of roles in
his church and in the Young Life community.
NOTES:
Link in Riverside
https://riverside.com/shared/exported-clip/792a9f0281e6cfb16845
File in the Drive Folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1MoP9GQsxvHbRHTP_qOfDH043uhclScDe

]]> No Living Trust with Chrissy Schoonover 9 9 Living Trust with Chrissy Schoonover full 0a1f1128-7228-4482-88f8-991557fa31ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/67536eb7 The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by

providing listeners a window into how people from a variety of vocations put their faith in

action.

 

My guest for this episode is Chrissy Schoonover, who has been a math teacher

at Okemos High School for the past 21 years. Chrissy shares her perspective on the

Gospel impact building relational trust and walking in integrity can have in a professional

setting. Chrissy and her husband Andy attend Riverview church and live in DeWitt, MI

with their children Ellie (10) and Charlie (6).

]]> The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by

providing listeners a window into how people from a variety of vocations put their faith in

action.

 

My guest for this episode is Chrissy Schoonover, who has been a math teacher

at Okemos High School for the past 21 years. Chrissy shares her perspective on the

Gospel impact building relational trust and walking in integrity can have in a professional

setting. Chrissy and her husband Andy attend Riverview church and live in DeWitt, MI

with their children Ellie (10) and Charlie (6).

]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0700 James Granger James Granger 2005 The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by

providing listeners a window into how people from a variety of vocations put their faith in

action.

 

My guest for this episode is Chrissy Schoonover, who has been a math teacher

at Okemos High School for the past 21 years. Chrissy shares her perspective on the

Gospel impact building relational trust and walking in integrity can have in a professional

setting. Chrissy and her husband Andy attend Riverview church and live in DeWitt, MI

with their children Ellie (10) and Charlie (6).

]]> No Touch of Grace with Jodi Wiley 8 8 Touch of Grace with Jodi Wiley full b9edfbed-189b-4bb5-8104-1a05a6f97de0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10dbb2da My guest today is Jodi Wiley, who serves as a professor of massage therapy at Lansing

Community College. In this conversation Jodi shares how her time spent in the Scripture and in

prayer forms the foundation for how she interacts with her students, colleagues, and clients.

Jodi and her husband Jeff live in Haslett, MI with their two adult sons, and Jodi serves as a

deacon at Riverview Church in Holt, MI.

]]> My guest today is Jodi Wiley, who serves as a professor of massage therapy at Lansing

Community College. In this conversation Jodi shares how her time spent in the Scripture and in

prayer forms the foundation for how she interacts with her students, colleagues, and clients.

Jodi and her husband Jeff live in Haslett, MI with their two adult sons, and Jodi serves as a

deacon at Riverview Church in Holt, MI.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:40:05 -0700 James Granger James Granger 1896 My guest today is Jodi Wiley, who serves as a professor of massage therapy at Lansing

Community College. In this conversation Jodi shares how her time spent in the Scripture and in

prayer forms the foundation for how she interacts with her students, colleagues, and clients.

Jodi and her husband Jeff live in Haslett, MI with their two adult sons, and Jodi serves as a

deacon at Riverview Church in Holt, MI.

]]> No A Bigger Classroom with Ethan Fahy 7 7 A Bigger Classroom with Ethan Fahy full a2565bf9-c55a-4aa3-b221-9468b83a0a24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a578156c The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by

providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action.

 

My guest

for this episode is Ethan Fahy, who teaches math at Okemos High School near Lansing,

MI. Ethan has a unique knack for being able to point his students toward Jesus through

listening, building relationships, and authenticity, and during our conversation he shares

some of the blessings and challenges he’s experienced in his journey as a High School

teacher. Ethan lives in Okemos, MI with his wife Kerry and his children Addison, Riley,

Caleb, and Jayden.

]]> The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by

providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action.

 

My guest

for this episode is Ethan Fahy, who teaches math at Okemos High School near Lansing,

MI. Ethan has a unique knack for being able to point his students toward Jesus through

listening, building relationships, and authenticity, and during our conversation he shares

some of the blessings and challenges he’s experienced in his journey as a High School

teacher. Ethan lives in Okemos, MI with his wife Kerry and his children Addison, Riley,

Caleb, and Jayden.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:57:22 -0800 James Granger James Granger 2433 The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by

providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action.

 

My guest

for this episode is Ethan Fahy, who teaches math at Okemos High School near Lansing,

MI. Ethan has a unique knack for being able to point his students toward Jesus through

listening, building relationships, and authenticity, and during our conversation he shares

some of the blessings and challenges he’s experienced in his journey as a High School

teacher. Ethan lives in Okemos, MI with his wife Kerry and his children Addison, Riley,

Caleb, and Jayden.

]]> No Integrity Works with Mark Brown 6 6 Integrity Works with Mark Brown full 574bff97-9e05-496b-ab76-2fd77e694376 https://share.transistor.fm/s/342a2b75 The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Mark Brown, who works as a real estate agent for Brown Brothers in the Metro Detroit area.  Our conversation explores how Mark’s faith in Jesus defines his approach to his clients and how he navigates the delicate work / life balance of the real estate profession.  Mark lives in Novi with his wife Amanda and his children Henry (14) and Ella (9).

]]> The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Mark Brown, who works as a real estate agent for Brown Brothers in the Metro Detroit area.  Our conversation explores how Mark’s faith in Jesus defines his approach to his clients and how he navigates the delicate work / life balance of the real estate profession.  Mark lives in Novi with his wife Amanda and his children Henry (14) and Ella (9).

]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:25:29 -0800 James Granger James Granger 2247 The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Mark Brown, who works as a real estate agent for Brown Brothers in the Metro Detroit area.  Our conversation explores how Mark’s faith in Jesus defines his approach to his clients and how he navigates the delicate work / life balance of the real estate profession.  Mark lives in Novi with his wife Amanda and his children Henry (14) and Ella (9).

]]> No Hospitality with Max Billinghurst 5 5 Hospitality with Max Billinghurst full be39b93c-6f52-43b3-b9f0-3c5a3c15a883 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b28a0592 The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how people put faith in action in their various walks of life.  My guest for this episode is Max Billinghurst, who works as a realtor with Keller Williams in Lansing, Michigan.  Our conversation focuses on the highly relational nature of the real estate community and vocation, and how Max aims to glorify God and point others to Jesus through his interactions there.  Max lives in Holt, Michigan with his wife Rachael and their kids Lila and Dominic and serves as a deacon at Riverview Church.

]]> The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how people put faith in action in their various walks of life.  My guest for this episode is Max Billinghurst, who works as a realtor with Keller Williams in Lansing, Michigan.  Our conversation focuses on the highly relational nature of the real estate community and vocation, and how Max aims to glorify God and point others to Jesus through his interactions there.  Max lives in Holt, Michigan with his wife Rachael and their kids Lila and Dominic and serves as a deacon at Riverview Church.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0800 James Granger James Granger 2333 The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how people put faith in action in their various walks of life.  My guest for this episode is Max Billinghurst, who works as a realtor with Keller Williams in Lansing, Michigan.  Our conversation focuses on the highly relational nature of the real estate community and vocation, and how Max aims to glorify God and point others to Jesus through his interactions there.  Max lives in Holt, Michigan with his wife Rachael and their kids Lila and Dominic and serves as a deacon at Riverview Church.

]]> No Primary Care with Dr. Brittany Breitzke 4 4 Primary Care with Dr. Brittany Breitzke full 76fdea33-aa98-4185-91c5-c15a8f26f8d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4ca95ca The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by

providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action.

 

My guest for this episode is Dr. Brittany Breitzke, who serves as a Doctor of Osteopathic

Manipulative Medicine in the MSU Health Care Clinic in East Lansing, Michigan. Our

conversation revolves around the challenges Brittany faces in the medical world and

how her faith in Jesus informs her mindset, relationships, and decisions in her role.

Brittany lives in Mason, Michigan with her husband Shane and their kids Emmy, Ava,

and Charlie (aka “the Chuckwagon”) and serves as a deacon at Riverview Church.


]]> The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by

providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action.

 

My guest for this episode is Dr. Brittany Breitzke, who serves as a Doctor of Osteopathic

Manipulative Medicine in the MSU Health Care Clinic in East Lansing, Michigan. Our

conversation revolves around the challenges Brittany faces in the medical world and

how her faith in Jesus informs her mindset, relationships, and decisions in her role.

Brittany lives in Mason, Michigan with her husband Shane and their kids Emmy, Ava,

and Charlie (aka “the Chuckwagon”) and serves as a deacon at Riverview Church.


]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0800 James Granger James Granger 2338 The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by

providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action.

 

My guest for this episode is Dr. Brittany Breitzke, who serves as a Doctor of Osteopathic

Manipulative Medicine in the MSU Health Care Clinic in East Lansing, Michigan. Our

conversation revolves around the challenges Brittany faces in the medical world and

how her faith in Jesus informs her mindset, relationships, and decisions in her role.

Brittany lives in Mason, Michigan with her husband Shane and their kids Emmy, Ava,

and Charlie (aka “the Chuckwagon”) and serves as a deacon at Riverview Church.


]]> No Showing Up with Steve Clark 3 3 Showing Up with Steve Clark full 7f98005f-de4e-4659-b431-6720237aa8f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/755f3496 The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Steve Clark, who recently retired from a long and successful career as a professional soccer player in the MLS.  Our conversation explores how Steve’s faith in Jesus kept him grounded as he navigated the unique journey of a high-level professional athlete, and how in turn his faith was challenged and matured through that process.  Steve now lives in the Metro Detroit area with his wife Carella and their daughter Birdie as he embarks on a new career coaching youth soccer.

]]> The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Steve Clark, who recently retired from a long and successful career as a professional soccer player in the MLS.  Our conversation explores how Steve’s faith in Jesus kept him grounded as he navigated the unique journey of a high-level professional athlete, and how in turn his faith was challenged and matured through that process.  Steve now lives in the Metro Detroit area with his wife Carella and their daughter Birdie as he embarks on a new career coaching youth soccer.

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0800 James Granger James Granger 2378 The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Steve Clark, who recently retired from a long and successful career as a professional soccer player in the MLS.  Our conversation explores how Steve’s faith in Jesus kept him grounded as he navigated the unique journey of a high-level professional athlete, and how in turn his faith was challenged and matured through that process.  Steve now lives in the Metro Detroit area with his wife Carella and their daughter Birdie as he embarks on a new career coaching youth soccer.

]]> No Give and Serve with Dr. Beth Kurt 2 2 Give and Serve with Dr. Beth Kurt full d8c076cd-5513-4652-8b8f-ed0a48f9d2dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea80c0a0 The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Dr. Beth Kurt, who serves as a pediatric oncologist at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, and was the primary caregiver for our son Luke as he battled cancer years ago.  Our conversation explores how Beth’s faith in Jesus informs and sustains the unique blend of truth, empathy, and determination she brings to her work.

]]> The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Dr. Beth Kurt, who serves as a pediatric oncologist at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, and was the primary caregiver for our son Luke as he battled cancer years ago.  Our conversation explores how Beth’s faith in Jesus informs and sustains the unique blend of truth, empathy, and determination she brings to her work.

]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:18:25 -0800 James Granger, Beth Kurt James Granger, Beth Kurt 2674 The Everyday Christian podcast helps make basic Christian living accessible by providing listeners with windows into how different people put faith in action. My guest for this episode is Dr. Beth Kurt, who serves as a pediatric oncologist at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, and was the primary caregiver for our son Luke as he battled cancer years ago.  Our conversation explores how Beth’s faith in Jesus informs and sustains the unique blend of truth, empathy, and determination she brings to her work.

]]> No The Next Right Thing with Evan Vanderwey 1 1 The Next Right Thing with Evan Vanderwey full e258d15d-5f54-4427-8c8a-ac9f51d1255d https://share.transistor.fm/s/01ebb67e My guest for the very first episode of Everyday Christian my good friend Evan Vanderwey.  Evan is a Financial Planner and small business owner in the Lansing area, with years of experience and wisdom living out his faith in his vocational world.  Evan and his wife Jen live in Mason, Michigan and are active members of University Reformed Church in East Lansing.  They have twelve children with one grandchild and two more on the way. 

]]> My guest for the very first episode of Everyday Christian my good friend Evan Vanderwey.  Evan is a Financial Planner and small business owner in the Lansing area, with years of experience and wisdom living out his faith in his vocational world.  Evan and his wife Jen live in Mason, Michigan and are active members of University Reformed Church in East Lansing.  They have twelve children with one grandchild and two more on the way. 

]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0800 James Granger James Granger 2875 My guest for the very first episode of Everyday Christian my good friend Evan Vanderwey.  Evan is a Financial Planner and small business owner in the Lansing area, with years of experience and wisdom living out his faith in his vocational world.  Evan and his wife Jen live in Mason, Michigan and are active members of University Reformed Church in East Lansing.  They have twelve children with one grandchild and two more on the way. 

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