Forge Podcast: Conversations for the Journey

What happens when comfort and success leave your soul feeling empty?
In this episode of Forge Podcast, Tom shares how God transformed his faith from a Sunday routine into a life of service. His journey from building projects in New York to building men at House of Refuge reveals the power of surrender, obedience, and compassion in action.
Through honest stories of brokenness, conviction, and redemption, Tom shows how God can take our past failures and use them to bless others. His work with men in recovery isn’t just about construction—it’s about restoration of the heart and the hope found only in Jesus.
Be encouraged to step beyond the pew and into purpose. When you let God lead, your story can become someone else’s testimony.

What happens when comfort and success leave your soul feeling empty?
In this episode of Forge Podcast, Tom shares how God transformed his faith from a Sunday routine into a life of service. His journey from building projects in New York to building men at House of Refuge reveals the power of surrender, obedience, and compassion in action.
Through honest stories of brokenness, conviction, and redemption, Tom shows how God can take our past failures and use them to bless others. His work with men in recovery isn’t just about construction—it’s about restoration of the heart and the hope found only in Jesus.
Be encouraged to step beyond the pew and into purpose. When you let God lead, your story can become someone else’s testimony.

What if your husband’s transformation started with your quiet prayers?
Addie shares how her early relationship with Matt was rooted in hope and intercession—even when they were still teenagers. As she reflects on Matt’s spiritual journey and their cross-country move after COVID, Addie opens up about the unexpected role Forge played in reshaping their faith, marriage, and family.
She talks candidly about leaving behind familiar places, confronting generational sin, and watching God draw Matt into deeper community. Through her perspective as a wife and believer, Addie reminds us that the prayers we whisper in quiet seasons can set the stage for lasting change.

What if your husband’s transformation started with your quiet prayers?
Addie shares how her early relationship with Matt was rooted in hope and intercession—even when they were still teenagers. As she reflects on Matt’s spiritual journey and their cross-country move after COVID, Addie opens up about the unexpected role Forge played in reshaping their faith, marriage, and family.
She talks candidly about leaving behind familiar places, confronting generational sin, and watching God draw Matt into deeper community. Through her perspective as a wife and believer, Addie reminds us that the prayers we whisper in quiet seasons can set the stage for lasting change.

What happens when the forgiveness you’ve spoken with your lips hasn’t reached your heart?
In part two, Matt shares the vulnerable story of confronting deep, hidden unforgiveness—particularly toward his mom—and the unexpected way God broke through. What started as spiritual burnout led him to a silent retreat, where God met him in grace instead of guilt, healing wounds he didn’t even realize were still open.
Matt’s journey is raw and redemptive, marked by God's persistence and gentle power. Through the rhythms of community and obedience, he experienced the kind of breakthrough that only comes when we stop striving and start surrendering.
If you’ve ever struggled to let go or felt like healing was out of reach, this conversation offers hope that God can restore what feels too broken.

What happens when the forgiveness you’ve spoken with your lips hasn’t reached your heart?
In part two, Matt shares the vulnerable story of confronting deep, hidden unforgiveness—particularly toward his mom—and the unexpected way God broke through. What started as spiritual burnout led him to a silent retreat, where God met him in grace instead of guilt, healing wounds he didn’t even realize were still open.
Matt’s journey is raw and redemptive, marked by God's persistence and gentle power. Through the rhythms of community and obedience, he experienced the kind of breakthrough that only comes when we stop striving and start surrendering.
If you’ve ever struggled to let go or felt like healing was out of reach, this conversation offers hope that God can restore what feels too broken.

What if finding the right people was the beginning of finding your purpose?
In part one, Matt reflects on how his move to Arizona and a spontaneous visit to Forge unexpectedly became the foundation for lasting spiritual growth. What started as a casual search for connection led to genuine friendships, honest conversations, and the slow, steady work of God drawing him in.
He opens up about overcoming early skepticism, what it means to be obedient when you don’t feel like it, and how the Forge community helped shift his focus from simply attending church to becoming rooted in it. Through laughter, honesty, and humility, Matt reminds us that God often works through presence before progress.

What if finding the right people was the beginning of finding your purpose?
In part one, Matt reflects on how his move to Arizona and a spontaneous visit to Forge unexpectedly became the foundation for lasting spiritual growth. What started as a casual search for connection led to genuine friendships, honest conversations, and the slow, steady work of God drawing him in.
He opens up about overcoming early skepticism, what it means to be obedient when you don’t feel like it, and how the Forge community helped shift his focus from simply attending church to becoming rooted in it. Through laughter, honesty, and humility, Matt reminds us that God often works through presence before progress.

Can God use your brokenness to bring hope to someone else?
In part two of Conversations with the Istanbul Mission Team, the men open up about what happened in their hearts as much as what happened on the ground. From deep spiritual wrestling to the joy of watching new believers come to Christ, they share how God moved—both in refugee homes and within their own lives.
You’ll hear stories of spiritual oppression met with prayer, emotional barriers broken by obedience, and how one man returned to his grandfather’s homeland only to find himself forever changed. These are not just mission trip memories—they're reminders that we are all called to live out New Testament faith today.
What’s holding you back from the life God designed you to live?

Can God use your brokenness to bring hope to someone else?
In part two of Conversations with the Istanbul Mission Team, the men open up about what happened in their hearts as much as what happened on the ground. From deep spiritual wrestling to the joy of watching new believers come to Christ, they share how God moved—both in refugee homes and within their own lives.
You’ll hear stories of spiritual oppression met with prayer, emotional barriers broken by obedience, and how one man returned to his grandfather’s homeland only to find himself forever changed. These are not just mission trip memories—they're reminders that we are all called to live out New Testament faith today.
What’s holding you back from the life God designed you to live?