For The City

About For The City

A podcast for church members and leaders who want to better understand the culture and distinctives of a Gospel centered church. With conversations between various pastors, leaders, and church members, this podcast delves into the biblical foundations and practical applications of what it means to be a part of the local church. From discussions on the prioritization of God’s Word to the importance of strategic discipleship, For The City is the perfect resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the church and its mission.

Publisher

Gospel City Church

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Feb 2023

Latest episode

21 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 56 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   21 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ben and Laura's Story – Live It Well

   SS04 / EP06 – What does it look like to trust God through a lifetime of ministry—and through deep personal loss? In this episode, Ben and Laura share their story of faith, calling, hardship, and hope. From coming to Christ as teenagers to serving in ministry for decades, they reflect on lessons learned through leadership, failure, and God’s grace. They also share the powerful story of their grandson's battle with cancer, which revealed a deep, unshakable faith and an eternal perspective that continues to impact their lives today.

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   10 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Stacey and Cy's Story – Discovering The Abundant Life

   SS04 / EP05 – In this episode, we sit down with Stacey and her son Cy to hear the powerful story of how God pursued their family through the faithful witness of others who proclaimed and lived out the Gospel in front of them. Their journey includes unexpected twists, painful hardships, and moments that seemed impossible to redeem—but through it all, the Lord was at work drawing them to Himself. Now, both Stacey and Cy are pursuing lives fully surrendered to Jesus, discovering the joy, freedom, and purpose found in the abundant life He promises. Listen in as they share how the Lord met them in the midst of their story—and how everything changed when they encountered the Gospel.

3. 

   10 Feb 2026

   Russ' Story – When God Brings It Full Circle

   SS04 / EP04 – In this episode, we sit down with Russ Fish—author and retired pastor—to hear the story of God’s patient, faithful work across a lifetime of ministry. Russ shares about his early call, the joys and costs of shepherding people, and what the Lord taught him through seasons of obedience, transition, and waiting. But this conversation also has a uniquely personal connection to our church. Russ was the original pastor of the very church building we now gather in—and for the last 17 years, we’ve watched God continue to build on what came before. After being away for a long season, Russ drove by one day, saw a new church meeting here, and felt drawn back in. Today, he’s plugged in, growing, and witnessing firsthand how God can bring a story full circle in ways we never could’ve planned. If you’ve ever wondered how God weaves together decades of faithfulness, hardship, calling, and redemption—this one will encourage you.

Inside a recent episode

Ben and Laura's Story – Live It Well

Published 21 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And then he was a week of infusion every day in the hospital down at Briley, and then he would have four days off. And as we got into the treatments, he was so sick and his blood counts were so low and he was in such danger of infection that he would wind up spending those four days in the hospital up here at Memorial. And then he would get up and we would go back down to Briley for a week and start all over again. And he did that from, well, February started his treatment and that lasted all the way through April of 16. So a year plus. Wow. Every other week, six days of treatment. And it was arduous. […]

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

55 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

16 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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