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Faith To Stand Podcast

Faith To Stand Podcast

di Michael & Teresa Taylor

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DON'T BE A THUMB SUCKER

When the fight gets ugly, the easy move is curling up in the corner and sicking your thumb. We talk about praying like it actually hits the enemy, holding your ground when giving up feels smarter, and calling out worship leaders, team members, and pastors who treat church like a ladder instead of a calling -- hopping from one platform to the next instead of standing where God planted them.

SHOWING UP IS HALF THE BATTLE

In Episode 9 of Faith to Stand, we dive into spiritual warfare with the message that showing up is half the battle. We explore how simply showing up, especially when life feels overwhelming, is a powerful act of resistance. Whether you’re on the worship team or just navigating your own struggles, showing up lets you join forces with your brothers and sisters to stand strong together. Tune in to discover why your presence matters more than you might think.

A FISHY STORY - DENNIS AND LULY MASSAWE

Join us on Faith to Stand as we sit down with Dennis and Lulu Massawe. They share their incredible journey growing up in Tanzania, moving to America, and building their life together. From their love story to the ministry they’re passionate about, they open up about faith, culture, and God’s faithfulness. Plus, you won’t want to miss their miracle fish story – it sounds fishy, but it’s a powerful testimony of God’s provision!

GLOOM, DESPAIR AND AGONY ON ME

From our first musical sparks to opening our own music school, we share how music’s been our lifelong passion. We’ll talk about being intentional with what you listen to, because those lyrics can affect your emotions, your mental health, and even lead to depression if you’re always feeding yourself downer music. Then we let loose singing the Hee Haw classic, "Gloom, Despair, and Agony on Me.”

THROUGH THE FIRE - GAYLE AND FINO GARCIA

We sit down with our friends Gayle and Fino Garcia as he shares the heartbreaking loss of his siblings in a fire at just nine years old. They open up about healing, reconnecting years later, their second-chance love story, and how God is using their pain to serve and help others. Check out Gayle's books at Gaylegarcia.org Also make sure to check out Gayle and her son Josh’s powerful story on our website. Gayle opens up about the heartbreak of watching Josh battle addiction and cycle in and out of jail. She shares what it was really like as a mother — the fear, the prayers, the sleepless nights, and the hope that never quit.” https://www.withthesehands.org/faithtostandconference

CONJURING?

“Conjuring? In this episode, we explore the crucial difference between truly inviting the Holy Spirit and trying to conjure up a spiritual experience by simply copying what we’ve seen others do. We talk about why vain repetitions and manufactured moments fall flat, and how a genuine invitation opens the door to something real and powerful.”

Mark & Lori Carouthers

In Episode Four, we sit down with our cousins Mark and Lori Carouthers — longtime music pastors who spent years traveling, leading worship, and eventually planting a church. They share the highs and lows of full-time ministry, what it’s like when it feels like you’re “too old” for today’s youth-driven worship culture, and how they’ve stayed faithful through every season. It’s honest, encouraging, and full of wisdom for anyone serving in ministry.

Unanswered Prayers

In Episode Three, we get real about the hard parts of faith — those long seasons of unanswered prayers. We talk about what it looks like to keep standing when you’re not seeing the breakthrough you’ve been asking for, how to hold onto hope, and what God might be doing in the waiting. Honest, encouraging, and filled with practical encouragement for anyone in that space right now.

The Reluctant Senpai

In Episode Two, we sit down with Michael to talk about his book, The Reluctant Senpai: The Art of Ending Well. At 55, after a scary blood pressure spike that nearly cost him all vision in one eye, he stepped onto the mat and began training in martial arts. We explore his journey toward earning his black belt, embracing the struggle, and learning to live and finish well. It’s honest, inspiring, and full of real-life lessons.

WHY A PODCAST?

Michael & Teresa Taylor- Faith To Stand Podcast - Intro: Why A Podcast? In our very first episode, we open up about why we’re starting this podcast now — even though most folks our age are thinking about retirement. We share our daughter’s battle with rare brain cancer, how that journey led us to launch a nonprofit, and our heart to encourage others facing their own storms. You’ll hear why we believe it’s never too late to step out in faith, and how we plan to walk alongside you by sharing real stories of hope, resilience, and God’s faithfulness.