Save a Seat Podcast

"God told me to delete my YouTube channel" w/ David Altizer - Ep. 7

Christian Makoa and Cole Fryar — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:07:52 -0500

David Altizer had built a YouTube channel to nearly 100,000 subscribers and a full-time income, then heard God tell him, in one quiet moment, to give it all away.

Christian and Cole sit down with David, a YouTube strategist and thumbnail designer, to talk about the small still voice that told him to delete the channel, the verse God used to confirm it, and what happened financially in the weeks after he actually obeyed.

A conversation about surrender, identity outside of your job, and what it looks like to trust God with the thing you built your life on.

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"God met me when I had nothing to give" w/ Stuart McCloud - Ep. 6

Christian Makoa and Cole Fryar — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:04:03 -0500

Stuart McCloud was a worship leader on the outside and falling apart on the inside, leading Sunday mornings while secretly living a completely different life.

Christian and Cole sit down with him, the first-ever guest on Save a Seat, to talk about the moment God met him with nothing left to give, why he fasted music for 30 days, and how idolizing the church almost cost him his faith entirely.

A raw, honest conversation for anyone stuck between who they're pretending to be and who God says they already are.

Happiness vs. Joy - Ep. 5

Christian Makoa and Cole Fryar — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:38:00 -0500

Christian and Cole discuss happiness vs. joy. How do they compare? Are they mutually exclusive? And what does choosing joy look like even in seasons of trial?

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Kingdom Mindset - Ep. 4

Christian Makoa and Cole Fryar — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:50:57 -0500

Christian and Cole discuss what "Kingdom Mindset" means and how we can live out our faith fully surrendered to the Lord daily.

Special thanks to Willow & Wren Cafe in Nashville for allowing us to use their space.

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The Inability To Be Perfect - Ep. 3

Christian Makoa and Cole Fryar — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:04:31 -0500

Christian and Cole discuss "the inability to be perfect" - the idea that while we should strive to sin less as Christians, we will always be imperfect and have to embrace God's mercy and grace when we fall short.

Special thanks to Willow & Wren Cafe in Nashville for allowing us to use their space.

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Leaving the LDS church (Cole's testimony) - Ep. 2

Christian Makoa and Cole Fryar — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:26:47 -0500

In this episode, Cole shares his testimony. He shares how he came to know Jesus, what life was like growing up in the LDS church, and how he found his way from Mormonism to Christianity.

What does the Bible say about alcohol? Mike winger sermon.

Special thanks to Willow & Wren Cafe in Nashville for allowing us to use their space.

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From lukewarm to relationship (Christian's testimony) - Ep. 1

Christian Makoa and Cole Fryar — Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Christian shares his testimony. He shares how he came to know the Lord, his struggles with his faith, and the lukewarm period he went through, and how God reached him in that time and brought him back.

Christian and Cole also discuss practical ways lukewarm believers can strengthen their relationship with Jesus.

Special thanks to Willow & Wren Cafe in Nashville for allowing us to use their space.

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Save a Seat - trailer

Christian Makoa and Cole Fryar — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:47:57 -0500

What happens when you stop playing it safe and start seeking the truth of God with everything you have?

Welcome to Save a Seat, a podcast hosted by Christian Makoa and Cole Fryar. This show was born out of a simple vision: to share the things we are actively learning as we aim to live out our faith with boldness and transparency.

The title is our mission. We save a seat for Jesus as the center of every conversation. We save a seat for the guests who join us to share their stories. And most importantly, we save a seat for you, the listener, to join a community that isn’t afraid of the deep end.

We believe the Gospel should be shared without a filter. That is why we are diving into a wide range of topics that define our generation. We talk about the Bible and the nuances of modern relationships. We also tackle the heavy cultural issues that many avoid, including abortion, the LGBT movement, the impact of technology on the soul, mental health, and the future of the Church.

Inspired by a raw and cinematic approach to faith, this podcast is for those who are hungry for something real. We are not here to compromise or ride the fence. We are here to stand firm, speak the truth in love, and encourage you to do the same.

The table is set and the invitation is open. We Save a Seat for you. Will you take it?

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