Praise God For God

About Praise God For God

Praise God for God is a podcast created to encourage those beginning their ministry journey. Each episode features honest conversations with veteran pastors and church leaders who share stories of God’s faithfulness through the joys and trials of ministry and life. Whether you're starting out or seeking encouragement, this podcast invites you to reflect on the goodness and grace of Jesus—because at the end of the day, WE PRAISE GOD… FOR GOD.

Publisher

Dalton Boatner

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Aug 2025

Latest episode

12 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Episode 7 - Scott Berry on serving the Lord in humility and faithfulness until he calls you home

   In this episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with Scott Berry, a faithful pastor serving in Grapevine, Texas, who has devoted 27 years to ministry and faithfully walking with the Lord. Scott is more than a pastor I respect, he has become a dear friend and brother. Our friendship and brotherhood have been a tremendous blessing to me, especially as a young man in ministry. There is something incredibly encouraging about watching an older brother faithfully live out his calling, walk with Christ, love people, and remain steadfast through the years. In this conversation, we talk about ministry, faithfulness, perseverance, and what it looks like to walk with Jesus for the long haul. Scott’s life and ministry have challenged and encouraged me to pursue Christ faithfully, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share his story and wisdom with you. 27 years of ministry. A faithful pastor. A trusted friend. An older brother in the faith. A life worth learning from.

2. 

   28 Jan 2026

   Episode 6 - Wes Searcy on Authenticity, Patience, and the Quiet Work of God

   Wes Searcy has spent his life serving the local church and investing in the next generation of leaders. While attending Louisiana Tech University, Wes began his ministry journey through student ministry roles across Arkansas and Louisiana, serving as a Summer Student Ministry Intern at Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Smith, AR, and later as a Part-Time Student Minister at Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Following college, Wes continued to serve students in a variety of church contexts, including roles at First Baptist Church Dallas, West Conroe Baptist Church, and Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall (later Rowlett), where he experienced a formative season of ministry alongside trusted leaders and mentors. Wes went on to serve as Student Minister at Idlewild Baptist Church in Tampa, FL, and Riverside Baptist Church in Denver, CO. He later stepped into executive leadership as Executive Pastor and Next Gen Pastor at Trinity Church in Lubbock, TX, overseeing ministries from nursery through college while also leading the high school ministry. He eventually served as Associate Pastor at Valley Creek Church, contributing to small groups, assimilation, discipleship, leadership development, and pastoral care. In addition to his local church leadership, Wes co-founded NEXT Worldwide, a church-planting and student leadership development missions organization, where he served as Executive Director for 14 years. Through a season of prayer and discernment, NEXT Worldwide joined East-West Ministries in 2019, becoming its Next Generation arm. Today, Wes serves in Mobilization Strategy Leadership with East-West Ministries, continuing his passion for missions, leadership development, and equipping the next generation to follow Jesus faithfully.

3. 

   23 Jan 2026

   Episode 5 - Pastor Kevin Evans on a Life Shaped by Humility and Dependence on God

   Kevin and Lisa Evans were married in 1982 and have four adult children and nine grandchildren. In 1992, after serving for five years as a youth pastor, their home church commissioned them to move from Lubbock, Texas, to Flower Mound, Texas, to plant Valley Creek Church, where Kevin served as lead pastor for 18 years. In 2010, Kevin was commissioned by Valley Creek to go to China, where he focused on discipleship and urban church planting. In 2018, he and Lisa returned to the United States, where they continue to serve the people of China, Vietnam, and other Asian nations. In 2019, they joined Citizens’ Church in Plano, Texas, where Kevin was soon invited to serve as an elder. As Citizens’ Church grew in its vision to plant churches, Kevin, Lisa, and a team from the church were commissioned and sent in September 2022 to plant Mission House Church, with the mission of making Christ and His gospel better known throughout the North Texas region. Mission House Church reaches not only local neighbors but also immigrant communities in the region, particularly among Chinese, Indian, and Afghan populations. The church has since multiplied into two house churches. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Tech University, a Master of Divinity from Regent University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of three books: A Walk with God, A Change of Heart, and A Life with Purpose.

4. 

   10 Dec 2025

   Episode 4 - Pastor Scott Coy on living a life modeled after 1 Thessalonians 2:8

   For more than 56 years, Scott Coy has poured his life into discipling men with a steady, Christ-centered faithfulness. In the early 1970s, he was the first man to disciple my father-in-law, Pastor Steve Hardin, planting seeds of gospel conviction that still bear fruit in generations of ministry today. Scott is a man deeply serious about engaging the gospel within a rapidly changing culture, always seeking to help others see how fully and personally God loves them. His ministry journey has taken him through 17 years with Young Life, 26 years of shepherding as a founding elder at Watermark, and years of chaplaincy in the marketplace after leading companies himself. His influence has stretched across mission fields worldwide, from Ukraine and Vietnam to Africa and Cuba. Scott embodies a lifetime of quiet obedience, steadfast discipleship, and a heart anchored in the good news of Jesus. His story invites us to follow Christ with humility, perseverance, and a deep love for people.

5. 

   18 Sept 2025

   Episode 3 - Pastor Adam Griffin on being Quietly Faithful in Ministry for the Long Haul

   I’m honored today to be joined by one of my favorite people, My Pastor,  Adam Griffin, Lead Pastor of Eastside Community Church. Adam has been serving in vocational ministry for over 22 years. He began as Director of Youth Ministry at Lamb of God Lutheran in Flower Mound, Texas, for six years. After that season, Adam spent three years as a public educator at Flower Mound High School and Hebron High School—while still heavily volunteering in ministry throughout that time. His heart for discipleship and the church never stopped, even while serving in the classroom. In 2011, he joined The Village Church Northway as the NextGen Minister, then went on to serve as Spiritual Formation Pastor for five years. In 2018, following God’s clear leading, he planted Eastside Community Church, where he is currently serving and has faithfully served for the last seven years as Lead Pastor. Adam is married to Chelsea, and together they have three amazing sons: Oscar, Gus, and Theodore. Adam is the co-author, alongside Matt Chandler, of Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments, and Milestones. He is also the author of When Wrong Seems Right: A Kids Bible Study on Making Good Choices, The Boy Who Was Bold, What Will You Teach Me?, and more. Adam hosts The Family Discipleship Podcast and regularly contributes articles and speaks on family discipleship, spiritual formation, racial reconciliation, parenting, and the sanctity of life around the country.

6. 

   25 Aug 2025

   Episode 2 - Robert Reid on Life in Ministry

   Robert Reid has been serving in various ministry capacities for the last 14 years. He started serving as a Dorm Director at Cedarville University and oversaw the discipleship of a residence of 288 men. Following his completion of his master's degree from Liberty University, he joined the staff of City Church International as the Worship Pastor, where he served for 4 years. Following that season of ministry, Robert felt called to pursue a ministry career in care and counseling, and that led him to his current role here at Eastside Community Church, where he has led the Care and Counsel ministry for the last 5 years Robert is married to Rebecca, and they have 4 incredible boys: Elias, Malachi, Josiah, Gideon

7. 

   8 Aug 2025

   Episode 1 - Steve Stigall on Pastoral Ministry

   In this episode of Praise God for God, I have the joy of sitting down with my friend and brother in Christ, Steve Stigall. Steve began serving in church leadership in 2013 as a lay elder at The Village Church in Flower Mound. Shortly after, he stepped into leadership as a lay elder at The Village Church Dallas until the fall of 2018, when that campus planted a new church in East Dallas—Eastside Community Church. Steve served as a planting elder for a year before being invited in August 2019 to join the staff as the Men’s Discipleship Pastor, a role he continues to faithfully serve in today. Our conversation is full of encouragement, wisdom, and a deep love for the gospel. Whether you’re a ministry leader, a church member, or simply seeking to grow in your walk with Christ, I pray this episode strengthens your faith and reminds you of the beauty of serving God’s people for God’s glory.

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