In this inspiring episode, Pastor Addison Roberts welcomes Josh March—owner of Empower Training Systems and leader of Empowered Fitness Ministry (EFM). They dive into the heart behind EFM, a free Saturday workout and devotional gathering open to the entire community. Josh shares how faith and fitness intersect, dispelling common myths and encouraging listeners to take small, meaningful steps toward better health. Whether you're just starting out or looking for new motivation, this conversation is packed with wisdom and practical encouragement.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How Empowered Fitness Ministry integrates faith and fitness every Saturday
• Why small, consistent habits matter more than major overhauls
• How fitness can be fun, approachable, and customized for all levels and ages
• The power of community and accountability in sustaining health goals
• Common misconceptions about starting a fitness routine—and how to overcome them
• Why proximity matters when choosing a gym or workout location
• How a deeper "why" can transform your motivation for health and fitness

Key Quotes

• “Fitness isn’t about athletics or aesthetics—it’s about being functional for life.” – Josh March
• “We believe fitness is a celebration of our bodies and caring for our temples.” – Josh March
• “Even the people who are super committed—if they try to make a huge, sweeping change, it doesn't last.” – Josh March
• “Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right.” – Josh March
• “You don’t have to overhaul your life. Just start with something as small as a walk or a daily vitamin.” – Josh March

Ways to Get Involved / Resources Mentioned

Empowered Fitness Ministry (EFM):

• Free community workout every Saturday at 9:00 AM
• Hosted at Empower Training Systems in Willow Street
• Includes a 15–20 minute devotional and time for prayer
• Open to all ages and fitness levels—modifications and coaching provided
• Next session is Saturday, July 19 at 9:00 AM—come join us!

Contact / Connect:

• Learn more about Empower Training Systems by visiting in person or connecting through Grace Community Church
• Talk to Josh or one of the coaches before or after a Saturday session
• No sign-up required—just show up and sign a waiver

About the Know and Follow Podcast

The Know and Follow podcast is a production of Grace Community Church of Willow Street, located at 212 Peach Bottom Road in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. Join us for weekend services on Saturdays at 6pm, Sundays at 8am, 9:15am, and 11am. Learn more at gccws.net.

In this episode, Pastor Addison sits down with Josh March—military service member, chaplain assistant, and leader of Empowered Fitness Ministry—to explore how faith and military service can work hand in hand.

Josh shares his powerful journey from the fitness world to the Air National Guard, how God used basic training to reignite his faith, and what it's like to minister on the front lines.

Whether you're considering military service or simply curious about how God calls people into unexpected spaces, this conversation offers honest insights and practical encouragement.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why Josh felt compelled to serve in the military after 9/11
• How basic training unexpectedly reignited his relationship with God
• What a chaplain assistant does—and why it matters
• The story behind Josh’s call to seminary and pastoral training
• Why military service can be seen as an act of love from a Christian perspective
• Practical advice for those considering military service, including how to explore options wisely
• The unique spiritual needs of servicemembers and how the church can be present for them

Key Quotes

• "Military service is an act of love. You're literally saying, 'I'm willing to take that risk so others don't have to.'" – Josh March
• "Basic training stripped everything away—but I had my Bible and a cross from my grandfather. That grounded me." – Josh March
• "Someone has to be there in those hard moments. As Christians, we can be a presence of hope and peace." – Josh March
• "I told God, 'You have to make it abundantly clear.' A week later, the education benefits changed—and I knew." – Josh March
• "Before you talk to a recruiter, talk to someone who’s served. You’ll get the real story without pressure." – Josh March

Ways to Get Involved / Resources Mentioned

• Empowered Fitness Ministry at Grace Community Church — efm.church
• Liberty University — Seminary education mentioned by Josh - www.liberty.edu/

About the Know and Follow Podcast

The Know and Follow podcast is a production of Grace Community Church of Willow Street, located at 212 Peach Bottom Road in Willow Street, Pennsylvania.

Join us for weekend services on Saturdays at 6pm, Sundays at 8am, 9:15am, and 11am.

Learn more at gccws.net.

Episode Summary:
In this moving episode, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Paul Hoffman, a missionary serving in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, alongside his wife and large adoptive family. Paul shares how their ministry, a children’s home for medically vulnerable and abandoned kids, grew from a personal adoption story into a Christ-centered mission of sacrificial love. Listeners will be both challenged and encouraged by Paul’s raw stories, missional insight, and unwavering faith. This is a conversation about the Gospel made visible through daily acts of service, resilience, and radical hospitality.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How a single adoption led to a life-altering ministry in Bolivia

• What everyday life looks like in a children’s home with 19 kids

• The reality of serving in a country with minimal social safety nets

• Why fostering is becoming the future model of their ministry

• What it means to embody the works of Jesus through practical care

• How American visitors—regardless of skill—can encourage global workers

• Ways the church can offer prayerful and tangible support to missionaries

Key Quotes:

"To Jesus, we all look like the kids we care for—helpless and needing grace." —Paul Hoffman

"Doing what Jesus does has enabled me to preach to people who never would have listened before." —Paul Hoffman

"We didn’t know the full path—God called us as we went along." —Paul Hoffman

"Sometimes people in the church ask, ‘Why aren’t you doing more in the tambourine ministry?’ instead of seeing the value in caring for disabled orphans." —Paul Hoffman

"Every time someone from the U.S. visits, it reminds our team that they are doing something that matters." —Paul Hoffman

Ways to Get Involved / Resources Mentioned:

Support & Stay Connected:

• Follow on Facebook: Casa de Los Osos

• To support financially: Reach out to Grace Community Church for partner info (a church in New Jersey processes donations)

• Prayer needs: healing for children like Jesús, strength for their team, and guidance as they transition to foster care models

• Short-term trip interest: Ideal for nurses, OTs, and anyone who loves children

About the Know and Follow Podcast:
The Know and Follow podcast is a production of Grace Community Church of Willow Street, located at 212 Peach Bottom Road in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. Join us for weekend services on Saturdays at 6pm, Sundays at 8am, 9:15am, and 11am. Learn more at gccws.net.

Episode Summary:
In this episode, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Maryanne O’Neil, a foster and kinship care parent from Grace Community Church, in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month. Maryanne shares how her family stepped into foster care unexpectedly but wholeheartedly, welcoming baby Chloe into their home. From the challenges of trauma-informed care to the deep joys of adoption, this conversation explores how Christians can embody the gospel by supporting vulnerable children—and those who care for them.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What kinship care is and how it fits into the foster care system

• How Maryanne’s family was called—unexpectedly—into foster care

• Why community support can make or break a foster parent’s experience

• Tangible ways you can support foster families, even if you can’t foster

• The emotional realities of saying goodbye to a foster child

• How foster care reflects the gospel's call to love the least of these

• Why being trauma-informed is essential for supporting children in care

Key Quotes:

“Foster care is not for everyone—but everyone can do something.” — Maryanne O’Neil
“She came to us on a rainy day with no hat, no socks, and a half can of formula. But God knew she was meant for us.” — Maryanne O’Neil
“If foster families don’t have support, they may only step forward once.” — Maryanne O’Neil
“There has never been an accidental adoption—every adoption is a choice, just like God chose us.” — Pastor Addison Roberts
“The impact you make on a child today can shape the rest of their life, even if you don’t see it right away.” — Maryanne O’Neil

Ways to Get Involved / Resources Mentioned:
Organizations & Services:

• COBYS Family Services – Local foster care and family support

• • Bethany Christian Services – National foster/adoption ministry
  • Keystone Family Alliance - Advocacy and support organization for Foster Care.
  • You can contact Sarah at Keystone by phone at (717) 584-4133 or via email at sarah@keyfam.org

• • Foster Care Closet – Lancaster-area chapter launching soon

  Practical Support Opportunities:

  • Donate baby gear, cribs, or clothing

  • Provide meals during transitions or illness

  • Offer babysitting or a few hours of relief care

  • Invite foster children into your holiday or family traditions

  • Join or start a foster family support group at your church

  • Receive trauma-informed care training to better serve families

  About the Know and Follow Podcast:
  The Know and Follow podcast is a production of Grace Community Church of Willow Street, located at 212 Peach Bottom Road in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. Join us for weekend services on Saturdays at 6pm, Sundays at 8am, 9:15am, and 11am.

  
  

  Learn more at gccws.net.

  
  

Episode Summary:
In this episode, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Josh Marcroft, Young Adult Pastor at Grace Community Church, for a deep and relatable conversation about the spiritual habits that form our everyday lives. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by their teaching from GCC’s Staff Spiritual Renewal Day, they explore the powerful influence of both intentional and unintentional practices. Whether it’s the pull of social media or the quiet call to abide in Christ, this episode helps listeners examine what's really discipling them—and how to make space for better rhythms. If you’ve ever felt spiritually scattered or digitally drained, this conversation is for you.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How everyday thoughts and habits disciple us—whether we notice it or not

• What Philippians 4:8 teaches about the power of thinking well

• How modern digital platforms shape emotions, decisions, and desires

• Practical ways to abide in Christ through ancient and modern spiritual practices

• Why reading and praying the Psalms is a timeless way to connect with God

• How to use liturgical tools like Every Moment Holy and the Examen prayer for reflection

• The surprising connection between silence, identity, and the intrinsic value of people

Key Quotes:

“Jesus didn’t just give his disciples ideas about life. He gave them ways of life.” – Josh Marcroft

“The question isn’t ‘Are you being discipled?’ but ‘What is discipling you?’” – Addison Roberts

“If you don’t read good books, you’ll read bad ones. If you don’t think rationally, you’ll think irrationally.” – C.S. Lewis (quoted)

“Social media platforms aren’t neutral—they are shaping your habits, emotions, and attention.” – Addison Roberts

“We become what we behold. We shape our tools, and thereafter our tools shape us.” – Marshall McLuhan (quoted)

Ways to Get Involved / Resources Mentioned:

Spiritual Practices & Tools:

• Every Moment Holy – Modern liturgical prayers for everyday life: https://www.everymomentholy.com/

• Book of Common Prayer – A classic prayer book used by the global church

• The Psalms – Recommended for daily reflection, especially Psalms 13, 42, and 103

• The Examen – A daily prayer of reflection rooted in Ignatian spirituality

• Romans 12:2 and John 15:4 – Encouraged passages for further study and practice

Grace Community Church Young Adults Ministry:

• Weekly Young Adult Gathering: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

• Upcoming Events: Barnstormers game, mini golf, and more

• Open to anyone 18–30 (or who feels like a young adult at heart!)

Connect with GCC:
Website: gccws.net
Weekend Services:

• Saturday at 6:00 PM

• Sunday at 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM, and 11:00 AM
  Address: 212 Peach Bottom Road, Willow Street, PA

About the Know and Follow Podcast:
The Know and Follow podcast is a production of Grace Community Church of Willow Street, located at 212 Peach Bottom Road in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. Join us for weekend services on Saturdays at 6pm, Sundays at 8am, 9:15am, and 11am. Learn more at gccws.net.

In this episode of the Know and Follow podcast, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Brie Taylor, site director for Bible2School at Pequea Elementary in the Penn Manor School District. Taylor explains how this innovative release-time program provides free elective Bible classes to elementary school students during their lunch and recess hours. She shares her personal journey to ministry, from praying for gospel presence in schools while waiting in her son's kindergarten line to eventually leading the program at her children's school. The conversation explores how Bible2School operates across all seven Penn Manor elementary schools through volunteer efforts, church partnerships, and community support. Taylor highlights the program's impact on students, including the surprising fact that 40-50% of participating children come from unchurched families, and shares touching stories of how biblical teachings have affected students' daily lives.

Want to volunteer?

Email us at info@gccws.net

In this episode of the Know and Follow podcast, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Brad Aldrich, a Christian licensed marriage and family therapist who shares insights from his 20+ years of counseling experience. The conversation explores the value of professional marriage counseling, how couples can cultivate spiritual intimacy despite different faith expressions, and why many couples wait too long to seek help. Aldrich discusses key transition points in marriage that often create stress, including having children and becoming empty nesters, while offering practical advice on maintaining connection through intentional time together. The conversation also addresses how "purity culture" messaging has impacted Christian couples' intimacy and provides thoughtful guidance for developing healthier perspectives on sexuality within marriage.

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In this episode of the Know and Follow podcast, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Reid Drury, a Christian tattoo artist preparing to open his own shop in Lancaster. Drury shares his remarkable journey from drug addiction to faith through YWAM (Youth With A Mission), and how he discovered tattooing as both a profession and ministry opportunity. The conversation explores the unique challenges and opportunities of being a Christian in the tattoo industry, including navigating moral dilemmas, building relationships with clients, and using his platform to share the gospel. Drury offers insights on how his faith guides his work ethics and business decisions, while highlighting the powerful connections he's formed with clients who have come to faith through their relationship.