about the team

Jill Devine

Jill Devine

HOST

Jill Devine is best known for being an on-air radio personality in the St. Louis market, where she spent over 20 years at numerous radio stations in the area. After her departure in radio, Jill was presented with an opportunity to take on the Community Groups Coordinator position at her church, Messiah St. Charles. As the Community Groups Coordinator, she helps individuals connect spiritually and grow relationally with others in a group setting.

In addition to hosting the Normal Goes A Long Way podcast, she also hosts Two Kids and A Career, which is a podcast she created once she became a mom. The podcast is an outlet to talk openly and without fear of being judged or shamed.

Laura Fleetwood

Laura Fleetwood

INTERVIEWER

Laura Fleetwood is a captivating Christian creative and doctoral candidate at Portland Seminary. As a published author, national faith speaker, podcaster, and self-described anxiety warrior, she teaches you how to seek the S T I L L amid your chaotic life. Laura is the Creative Director at Messiah St. Charles as well as the founder and chief creative at Seeking The Still.

At Seeking The Still, Laura daily shares her trials and triumphs about everything from anxiety medication to parenting girls, peaceful home style to panic attacks, Spirit-filled living to anxiety flares and more. Her voice soothes your soul. Her stories touch your heart. And her hard-won, practical wisdom sticks with you when you need it most.

Ryan Pfendler

Ryan Pfendler

INTERVIEWER

After growing up on the East Coast and spending his college years in Austin, TX, Ryan used to say “I’ll never move to the Midwest.” Now, he’s a proud resident of St. Louis, MO and would love to show it off to you when you’re in town. Ryan is the Director of Student Ministry at Messiah St. Charles, where he’s been on staff for 4 years.

Ryan married his best friend Jess in 2021, and they love making good food and cocktails for their friends and neighbors.

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