The Knock Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Mark Hynes of Welded Horn BBQ to explore how God can turn simple gifts—like great food and a welcoming table—into a ministry that binds communities together. Mark opens up about fatherhood and the honest, hard questions kids ask about heaven and suffering, sharing how those conversations have deepened his own walk. He reflects on seasons of struggle, from personal loss to the pressures of building a business, and how choosing service—feeding the homeless, showing up for neighbors, giving quietly—has become a daily act of worship.

We also talk about guiding children toward a faith that's truly their own, the importance of reading Scripture in context, and why discernment matters when churches and culture send mixed messages. Mark's story is a reminder that God redeems messy lives, uses ordinary obedience, and often works through a shared meal to bring people closer to Him.

If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.
 If you're searching for more—lean in.
 Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer?

YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/D56gD9LR8Rk
 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=e5ae240fd5d547d6

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In this powerful episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad sit down with Tess Boyer—a worship leader, mom, and former contestant on The Voice—to unpack her journey from chasing fame to finding complete freedom in Christ.

Tess opens up about her years in entertainment, performing under the bright lights of television and the NFL, and how pride, identity, and the pressure to perform slowly pulled her away from the truth she was raised in. But everything changed the moment she fully surrendered—walking away from the spotlight and allowing God to rebuild her life from the inside out.

She shares the lessons she's learned about revival, repentance, and identity, the danger of pride even inside ministry, and how God used her season of obscurity to teach her what true worship really means. Tess also vulnerably speaks about her recent loss, revealing how even in heartbreak, God's hand of protection and love never left her side.

If you've ever struggled with letting go of control, finding your worth outside of titles, or hearing God's voice in the midst of busyness—this episode will meet you right where you are.

If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're searching for more—lean in.

Because God is always knocking.

The question is: will you answer?

YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/cM2u0Xg2J5k

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06

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In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Jared sit down with Bobby Kough—a husband, father, and business leader who vulnerably shares how his marriage nearly ended, and how faith transformed everything.

Bobby opens up about a season marked by selfishness, and the day he told his wife, Molly, "I'm done." But what he expected to be the end became the beginning of restoration. Molly's unwavering faith and her unforgettable knock on the table made it clear—divorce was not an option in her house.

What followed was a journey through brokenness, confession, and the long road of rebuilding trust. Bobby reflects on how God used Molly's strength and his own surrender to bring their marriage back from the brink.

This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply hopeful. Bobby doesn't shy away from the pain, but he also testifies to the power of God's grace—the kind that turns betrayal into redemption and transforms walking away into walking together. Whether your marriage feels strong, shaky, or shattered, this episode will remind you that no story is beyond repair.

If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.
If you're struggling—lean in.

Because God is always knocking. 
The question is: will you answer?

YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/c05lKwFG8s4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=hfaL-c6bQuKd9jV4azlRRw

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In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Jared sit down with Nick Tallo, Pastor of Two Rivers Church—a husband, father of four, and shepherd who's been faithfully leading others to Christ for over two decades.

Nick shares his story of growing up in Warrenton, Missouri, in a loving home with little interest in God. Sports, friendships, and a "good life" made him feel like he didn't need faith—until God began planting seeds through a transformed teammate, his girlfriend's (now wife's) prayers, and a small-town Baptist church service that changed everything.

What started as a reluctant visit turned into an undeniable encounter with Jesus. Nick describes walking into church wanting nothing to do with God and walking out ready to surrender everything. That night, with the help of a friend, he opened the Bible, connected the pieces of the gospel, and gave his life to Christ.

Nick also shares how the transformation didn't stop there. From battling pride, and the temptation to argue his faith online—to realizing the true strength is found in humility, gentleness, and grace—his journey shows that walking with Jesus isn't about perfection. It's about surrender, daily.

This conversation dives deep into faith, family, and how God uses both our high points and our lowest moments to reveal His power. Whether you're skeptical, searching, or in need of renewal—Nick's story is proof that God can grab hold of any heart, at any time.

🙏 If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.
🎙 If you're searching for more—lean in.
Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer?

YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/4DaLgVaMsKQ
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=PZ9s3kqmRzixBXpB_hQRyQ

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In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby sits down with Brad Papez—husband, father, former D1 offensive lineman, college graduate in actuarial science, and a man whose faith story is as raw as it is redemptive.

Brad opens up about growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia, feeling like a "mistake" in kids' ministry, and praying to be anyone but himself. The breaking point came after a devastating spinal injury in college—and even a painful relationship that confirmed he wasn't "enough." In that low moment, sitting in his car with a gun in the glove box, "Who You Say I Am" came on the radio and led him to Matthew 11:28. That moment changed everything.

From there, he found healing through faith and community—even when the road led him back into addiction, painkillers, and loneliness. But God didn't stop knocking. Brad shares the peace and purpose that followed once he surrendered, started a Bible study in a warehouse gym, and began rebuilding—spirit, mind, and body.

Brad's story shows that God doesn't waste your pain. He uses it to refine you. And the most powerful transformation isn't perfection—it's when you choose to keep going despite how broken you feel.

Whether you're wrestling with identity, walking through recovery, or wondering if God's still speaking—this episode will remind you: when you open the door, everything changes.

If this story moved you—share it.
🙏 If it spoke to something deep inside—pray on it.
🎙 And if you're ready to take a step in faith—keep listening.

God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer?

YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/N2mPDeoHwdM

 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4...

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In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad Kough sit down with their friend and business partner, Jimmy Vreeland—a husband, father of four, former Army Ranger, and successful entrepreneur with a powerful testimony of transformation.

Jimmy opens up about growing up in the Catholic faith, walking away from it during college, and what happened when 9/11 changed the course of his life. After three combat deployments and years of wrestling with trauma, anger, and spiritual conflict, Jimmy found himself chasing worldly success but feeling empty. It wasn't until a pivotal moment—sitting in a car outside of church with his kids in the backseat—that he truly heard the knock.

Jimmy shares how the trauma of war deeply challenged his perception of God, creating an inner conflict between what he experienced and what he believed. He opens up about the long journey of reconciling his faith with his ambition, masculinity, and sense of purpose—areas where he once felt tension and contradiction.

Through spiritual discipline and the powerful act of confession, Jimmy began to rebuild his relationship with God from the inside out. He also reflects on what it truly means to be a hero to his children—not through perfection, but through presence, growth, and surrender. Ultimately, his story reveals how God doesn't waste hardship—He uses it to refine us, not to punish us. Whether you're in the middle of your own battle or leading a team through a storm, this episode is a reminder that when you answer the knock, everything changes.

If this story moved you—share it.

🙏 If it spoke to something deep inside—pray on it.

🎙 And if you're ready to take a step in faith—keep listening. God is always knocking.

The question is: will you answer?

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/ICebpW3qV7w

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=e346ceef5ec44352 -------------------------------------------------------

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"God's voice doesn't always shout—it often whispers in the middle of your routine."

In the very first episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad Kough sit down with Chelsea Thomas—a wife, mother of three, business owner, and a woman who knows what it means to answer when God calls. Chelsea and her husband operate three F45 training studios, but her most important title is Mom. With a life full of responsibilities, she shares how she leans fully on God's guidance to carry the weight of it all. 

Chelsea talks about growing up in a faith-filled home and feeling the presence of God from a young age. After earning a finance degree and landing a full-time job in the corporate world, she quickly realized God was pulling her in a completely different direction. Just six months in, she made the bold decision to walk away and become a teacher and coach—following His voice without knowing exactly where it would lead.

In this honest and powerful conversation, Chelsea shares what "The Knock" looks like in her life and how answering it has shaped her journey as a woman, a mother, and a follower of Jesus. Her story is a reminder that sometimes the boldest step you'll ever take… is simply opening the door. Listen now, and don't miss your moment to answer The Knock.

Revelation 3:20 – "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock..."

In this powerful episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Justin Northern — husband, father, and founder of Rosemary Woods Design — to hear how God completely transformed his life. From running a restaurant and facing crippling debt, to nearly ending his own life, to finding redemption, faith, and purpose through Jesus — Justin's story is one of raw honesty, divine intervention, and restoration. Justin opens up about battling identity, pride, and rejection through years in corporate America, the moment God literally saved his life, and how losing everything became the turning point that led him home to his family and back to Christ.

He shares how God turned his pain into purpose, how he now leads his family in faith, and what it truly means to walk in obedience — even when it doesn't make worldly sense. This episode is a wake-up call for anyone feeling distant, distracted, or defeated.

Justin's journey is living proof that God can rebuild what the world breaks — if you're willing to open the door. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.

If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking.

The question is: will you answer?

YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/_dT9pKnsmfI

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06

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In this powerful episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Faith McDonald Sardiña — worship leader, songwriter, and owner of Flower Coffee Collective — to hear her remarkable journey of transformation through illness, anxiety, and surrender. From battling an autoimmune disease that nearly took her life to encountering God's love in the quiet moments of motherhood, Faith's story is a raw and honest look at what it means to trust when you can't see the plan.

Faith opens up about wrestling with identity, performance-based faith, and learning that God's love isn't earned — it's given. She shares the miraculous moment that restored her hope, the revelation that healed her anxiety, and how a worship song she wrote ended up saving another woman's life.

This conversation is a reminder that God is near — even in silence. Whether you're walking through anxiety, uncertainty, or a waiting season, Faith's story will encourage you to release control, lean into community, and find peace in the truth that you are a child of God, not a performer for Him.If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.
 

If you're searching for more—lean in.
 Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer?

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YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/JKuqK6dvDi4
 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06

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In this powerful episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad sit down with Matt Joe—an entrepreneur, husband, and father whose life is living proof that no one is too far gone for God's grace. From a childhood marked by abandonment and addiction to years lost in the darkness of drugs, violence, and prison, Matt's story is one of radical transformation. Behind bars, stripped of everything he once clung to, Matt found the only thing left—the Word of God. What began as boredom with a Bible in a prison cell became a personal encounter with Jesus that changed everything.

Matt opens up about how faith met him in his lowest moment and how God used his rock bottom to rebuild his life from the inside out. He shares what it means to face evil and find redemption, how the Word became his anchor, and why true transformation doesn't mean perfection—it means daily surrender. Through humility, accountability, and perseverance, Matt's journey reveals that God can take even our deepest pain and turn it into purpose.

Now a successful business owner and devoted husband and father, Matt is walking in the freedom and identity that can only come from grace. This episode will remind you that your past doesn't disqualify you—it may be the very thing God uses to display His power.

If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.
 If you're searching for more—lean in.
 Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer?

YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/hxss-tHpsX0
 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06

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