Citadel Square Ministry Podcast

Spiritual Transformation: Eric Jones

Eric Jones joins Jared and Steve on this episode and talks about growing up in church, coming to Christ through Young Life, and wrestling with his faith and the struggles of life and addiction in the years that followed. Eric shares his 20-year prodigal journey, from California tattoo artist to Charleston gym owner, and how God used friendship and the Citadel Square community to bring him home. It's a story of grace, grit, and starting over.

Spiritual Transformation: Maddie DeVeau

 
Maddie DeVeau joins Jared and Jonathan to share her journey of growing up in the church, stepping away, and finding her way back through an unexpected connection and the welcoming community at Citadel Square. Her story is one of personal loss, God's timing, and a rediscovered faith.

Spiritual Transformation: Paul Phelps

Paul Phelps joins Jared and AJ and shares his journey from a competitive, control-oriented life to finding peace in Christ. Following intense personal trials, Paul explains how Citadel Square and the Men’s Roundtable provided a stable foundation. Hear how he now views life through "spiritual eyes" while pursuing a God-centered life.

ReEngage: A Marriage Ministry (with Tom & Karen Salem)

Tom and Karen Salem join AJ and Jared to discuss their involvement with ReEngage, a marriage ministry that has impacted their marriage and their lives.

Dating & Marriage: The Early Years with Drew & Jess

Jared and AJ sit down with Drew and Jess Early to discuss their journey through dating, premarital counseling, and the first years of marriage.
Connect with us to get more info on the premarital process at Citadel Square Church. 
Catching Foxes by John Henderson

The Randall Family - An Adoption Story

Jared and Steve talk with Reese and Brittany about their adoption of three boys from Hungary. 
Interested in adoption or foster care? Visit Lifeline (lifelinechild.org) to learn more about how you can make a difference.

2025 Year-End Book Recommendations

The Citadel Square staff shares their favorite books from this year. 
Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller
I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy by Kate Strickler
Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History by John Dickson
Across the Spectrum: Understanding Issues in Evangelical Theology by Greg Boyd and Paul R. Eddy
Catching Foxes: A Gospel-Guided Journey to Marriage by John Henderson
Good News for Parents: How God Can Restore Our Joy and Relieve Our Burdens by Adam Griffin
All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir by Beth Moore
True Community by Jerry Bridges
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney
A Dozen Things God Did with Your Sin (And Three Things He'll Never Do) by Sam Storms
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
One-Year Bible Reading Plan from The Navigators
One with My Lord: The Life-Changing Reality of Being in Christ by Sam Allberry

Prayer at Citadel Square

AJ and Jared talk with Jean Hamilton and Brad Harvey to discuss the impact of prayer at Citadel Square. 
Links mentioned in this episode:
praycharleston.com
citadelsquare.com/prayer
 

The Residents with Collin, Olivia, & Wyche

Jared and Kenny talk to our three new residents about their experience so far within the residency program at Citadel Square.

Connections at Citadel Square

Jared and AJ sit down with Brandon Hammond and Austin Griffin to talk about connections and Starting Point at Citadel Square. Want to learn more about who we are? Visit citadelsquare.com and click the About Us section. Also, check the events page for the next opportunity to join us at Starting Point.