The Connect Podcast at Indianola First

Ben and Anna Bedwell - Bloom Where You Are Planted

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600

We sit down with Ben and Anna Bedwell to hear how they met when they were only 8. Ben shares stories of taking on new adventures at every turn. And Anna shares about growing up as a pastor's kid and finding her love for worship and growing into the worship leader she is today.

DeDe Rankin - God is Faithful

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0600

We sit down with DeDe to hear her incredible story and God's faithfulness.

Sandy Dop - The Comfortable Don't Contend

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode we talk with Sandy Dop and hear of her incredible life story and experiences. From living in multiple countries and years in education and how God called her out of retirement. She has served in many areas of leadership within the church and continues to lead, encourage and teach others.

Roy Kaye - Don't Take Too Long

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0600

We sit down with Roy and hear his stories from the Navy and his time as a Sheriff. Roy tells us about meeting his wife and shares some of his adventures.

Brandon and Zara Kintz - Wait For It

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0600

In this Episode Brandon and Zara talk to us about being called into ministry and then following God's plan for them to move back to Iowa and wait for him to reveal this plan to them.

Devin Thomsen - Ultimate Journey

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0600

We sit down with Devin and hear her incredible story of overcoming childhood challenges and how she met Pastor Jerad and ended up in Indianola, Iowa. She shares her heart for others to experience the freedom found in Jesus through her experience and leadership of The Ultimate Journey.

Grace Fatino - Who Needs a Map

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode we talk with Grace about all of her travels and wild adventures. She tells us about the mission trip she went on and how eye opening the experience was for her.

Nicole Harvey - All in

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0600

We sit down with Nicole and talk about her love for God and ice cream. Nicole has served in many areas of the church. She has a heart for children's ministry and spends a lot of time in that area. She talks about it being ok to be mad at God and talking with Him about it.

Randy Simpson - He Chose Me

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0600

We hear Randy's many stories from moving houses to working on airplanes and the many challenges he faced growing up in Cheyenne, WY. He talks through a number of key people in his life that shaped his faith journey, working through hurts from church experiences and his close relationship with God.

Larry Perry - Do you want to start over

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode Larry talks about not trusting God and being atheistic until someone asked him if he wanted to start all over. He tells us about being married at a young age and the struggle his mother went through in life.

Britt Puthoff - Finish What You Started

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0600

We hear how Britt grew up in Minnesota and North Dakota and met Pastor Guy at church camp that brought her to Indianola. She shares her testimony and how they were Youth Pastors for a number of years and how they came to be the owners of Circle B, following God's leadership.

Gale Morris - Be Prayed Up

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0600

In this episode Gale tells us about the goodness of God and how throughout his life God has been there protecting and healing him and his wife.

Scott Seemann - Following the Spirit

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Scott shares with us how he connected with the church and how the roots he planted in a small town changed his life and the Holy Spirit guided him on a new path

Leslie Scavo - God is a Redeemer

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0600

We hear Leslie's incredible testimony and how she found God's calling in teaching God's Word. She shares stories of her family and her late first husband and how God brought another Godly man into her life to be her husband.

Joe Carico - You Have Jesus With You

Wed, 22 May 2024 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode Joe talks about his two dream jobs and how he was able to do both, the joy of seeing his daughters connected in the church, and how God has been with him and protected him.

Spencer Martin - Free Live Concert

Wed, 08 May 2024 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode Spencer tells us about how money lead him away from God and down a dark path, but thankfully God pursued him and through the help of "The Ultimate Journey" he is changing his family's future to serve God

Dixie McConnell - Family Ties

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0600

We sit down with Dixie McConnell and hear about her life growing up in large family in a small town. She shares her early career experiences and how God led her through the difficulty of losing both parents and how God helped her to be the example for her children. We hear of God's faithfulness in her life and how important family has been and continues to be in her life.

Darwin C - Part 2 - Going Back to First Love of Jesus

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0600

In this follow up episode with Darwin, we get to hear more about his family, ministry and professional endeavors. Darwin shares how God brought him back to his first love in his relationship with Jesus.

Darwin C - Part 1 - Saved From The Cliff of Apostasy

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0600

Darwin shares his story of redemption and his heart for revival. We hear his incredible testimony of how God met him while he was driving and changed his life forever. God leads him through a number of experiences and trials that has him questioning his faith and this is where God redeemed him and has used him to begin a prayer movement for revival.

Cole and Melissa Peterson - Faith Without Borders

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0600

Cole and Melissa each share their struggle with moving to a new country without knowing the language and how God helped them through it. They tell us about the hard times they went through as young adults getting married and having children. They also talk about "The Way" and how God called them to the small town of Indianola, IA to reach other young adults to become disciples of Christ.

Sherri Stark - Verse In My Purse

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0600

Sherri speaks with us about struggling being a young mother newly married, going on a mission trip, and how she remembers verses by keeping them in her purse.

Brad Money - Be Confident In Who God Says You Are

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0600

Brad talks about changing his family tree, how God called him to adopt his son Tyler, God fulfilling prayers of a son, and investing in people.

Everett Kephart - Steadfast and True

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0600

We talk with Everett Kephart who has been with Indianola First for over 50 years. He shares the history of the church during his time and the way God moved through people and pastors through the years to help Indianola First become what it is today. He also shares stories of meaningful people in his life and his love of sports and community.

Bryant Houston - Cease Striving

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode Bryant talks about the hard decision to close his business, the loss of his grandmother and how he was able to navigate those experiences with peace and calmness given to him through Christ.

Maddie Schwenke - A Simple Invitation

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode Maddie talks about everything from her small hometown to the joy of being baptized and the devastation of losing her best friend and how God showed up through the whole community.

Norma Bash - Life of Prayer and Loving People

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0600

We have the pleasure of sitting down with Norma Bash who has been a faithful and active member of Indianola First Assembly for over 50 years. She shares about growing up in Milo and how she came to know Jesus at a young age. She shares stories of prayer and her love for people.

Matt and Bree Koch - Part 2- Struggling Marriage to Supporting Marriages

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0600

We meet with Matt and Bree Koch to hear their incredible story of how God rescued their marriage and how they have a passion for helping others experience and enjoy a better marriage with Christ at the center.

Matt and Bree Koch - Part 1 - Struggling Marriage to Supporting Marriages

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Bobby Simpson - Driving with Angels

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Bobby is one of our remote church members from Cheyenne, WY. We get to hear about his adventures growing up, his love of cars and the faithfulness of God throughout his life.

Dave Woodcock - From the Pit to the Pulpit

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600

On this episode we sit down with Pastor Dave Woodcock. He tells us how the compassion and prayers from a neighbor and the love from a church saved him from alcoholism and set him on a New Journey.

Pastors Joe and Amelia Bedwell - Part 2 - Love at first camp

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0600

This is part 2 of 2 of our interview with our Kids Pastor, Amelia Bedwell, and our newly appointed Communications Pastor Joe Bedwell. We get to hear both sides of the story of how they met at a young age and the adventures they have had together over the years and how God has led them to where they are now with a wonderful family and how they are being used by God for His Kingdom.

Pastors Joe and Amelia Bedwell - Part 1 - Love at first camp

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0600

This is part 1 of 2 of our interview with our Kids Pastor, Amelia Bedwell, and our newly appointed Communications Pastor Joe Bedwell. We get to hear both sides of the story of how they met at a young age and the adventures they have had together over the years and how God has led them to where they are now with a wonderful family and how they are being used by God for His Kingdom.

Mitzi Rasmussen - Because I'm His

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Today we sit down with Mitzi Rasmussen to learn about the woman behind the microphone and her journey to get on stage. We get to hear about her amazing life story and how God worked in her life to bring her back to Him.

Stacy Keller - Rescued by God

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0600

We sit down with Stacey Keller to hear her inspiring story of how she has overcome life's trials through Jesus. She shares how God has completely changed her life and how He was watching over her, even when she didn't know Him. We learn about her incredible family and friends that have been so influential in her life.

Youth Pastor Donny Jewett - God's plan, God's way

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0600

In this episode we sit down with our Youth Pastor Donny Jewett and hear his stories of growing up and finding his personal relationship with Jesus and being called into ministry. We hear about God's role in meeting his wife, Megan, and how he became the Youth Pastor at Indianola First Assembly.

Tiffanie Money - God Dreams

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Interview with Tiffany Money where we hear stories of her family, working through infertility, adoption and God's blessings. We also hear her incredible testimony and how God has blessed her and the community through her daycare business.

Ben Carpenter - Walk by Faith

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0600

We sit down with Ben Carpenter and hear his stories of business ventures, life changes and challenges and how his faith and family have been central to his life. Ben shares his experiences of business ownership and how God is faithful through times when things don't go the way we planned.

Andrew Hart - Humbly available

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Interview with Andrew Hart who grew up in Indianola and was part of the youth group when Pastor Barry was the Youth Pastor. He is a local business owner and he shares how relationships have played a critical role in his life and how his desire is help others grow in their relationship with God and each other.

Joel Simpson - It's all His

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Interview with Joel Simpson and he shares how his family and faith shaped his life. Growing up in a Christian home and coming into his own relationship, starting a family young and working through early financial struggles and God's faithfulness.

John Tonsi - Did you pray about it?

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0600

Interview with John Tonsi, learning about his new home, blended family and love of horses. John is a local business owner and shares about how his faith and family have played a key role in his life.

What's this all about?

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0600

This is a simple introduction episode where John and Joel discuss the purpose of this podcast and how we feel this will help us better connect and build relationships.