In this episode of the Every Day Matters podcast, Pastor Jeff talks with longtime Rolling Hills Community Church member, Emily Holcombe, about wisdom, faith, and daily surrender to God. She shares how a decade of heartache, including five miscarriages, deepened her dependence on Him through daily prayer, Scripture, and quiet trust.

Over time, God restored her marriage and, in an unexpected blessing, gave her two more children—Samuel and Annie—years after she thought her family was complete. Samuel’s birth came just weeks after their older boys experienced the Covenant School tragedy, serving as a powerful reminder of God’s timing and comfort.

Now raising four children on a farm in Leiper’s Fork, Emily encourages listeners to give God whatever they have and trust Him to work in both the ordinary and unseen.

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Pastor Jeff sits down with longtime friend and marketplace leader Rick Welday, recently retired after 35 years at AT&T. Shaped by Young Life and a deeper grasp of God’s grace, Rick leans on Proverbs 3:5–6 to navigate pressure, change, and big decisions.

From New York boardrooms to global teams, Rick shows what faith looks like on defense and offense—setting guardrails, leading with humility, and treating people with genuine kindness. Excellence builds credibility, opening doors for spiritual conversations the Holy Spirit is already preparing. Business isn’t a lesser call; it’s a vital place for everyday discipleship.

At home, Rick names life’s seasons instead of chasing “balance,” protects rhythms like Sunday at 5, and once turned down a major promotion to put his eighth-grade son first. His challenge: don’t waste the day—lead with love and hope, and say yes to what God puts before you. Because when we live surrendered, every day really does matter.

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Resources from the episode:
Point Man by Steve Farrar
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Pastor Jeff shares a candid, hope-filled reminder that faith is for the everyday, even the hard days. From John 16:33 and Psalm 23, he points us to Jesus as our peace and Shepherd who leads us through the valley, sustained by Scripture, prayer, and the presence of God’s people.

He briefly walks through grief’s stages and highlights a sixth: finding meaning. Loss can sharpen our purpose as we love our families intentionally, invest in the next generation, show up for others, and say “yes” to mission. We grieve, but not without hope (1 Thess. 4).

If you are in a tender season, this conversation offers courage, hope, and practical next steps. Jeff closes by calling us to live on purpose today, putting on the armor of God, opening His Word, and asking, “Lord, how can You use me?” Because every day matters, even in the valley.

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Resources from the episode:
Rolling Hills Care & Counseling Ministry
The Refuge Center for Counseling
What about Grief Podcast
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