about the team
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.
Laura Fleetwood
CO-HOST
Dr. Laura Fleetwood is a captivating Christian creative, strategic communications professional, and has earned a doctorate in leadership from 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 Senior Comms, Brand & Creative Director at Messiah St. Charles as well as the founder and chief creative at Seeking The Still.
Ryan Pfendler
CO-HOST
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.
Hannah Lang
KIDS HOST
Hannah Lang is a creative kids ministry leader who helps grownups and the kids they love engage with the Bible and walk with Jesus in fun, relevant, and meaningful ways. With over a decade of ministry experience spanning youth, missions, and family ministry, she now serves as the Director of Children’s Ministry at Messiah Lutheran Church, leading kids from birth through 5th grade and supporting parents as they influence their child’s character and faith.
Hannah her husband Kyle have two lively toddlers and a golden retriever. Outside of ministry, you’ll find Hannah trying to perfect her sourdough, FaceTiming with her sisters, or exploring the outdoors and wineries near her home in rural Augusta, MO.
April Mueller
KIDS HOST
April Mueller has been loving Jesus since she was a little kid and adores working with families in exploring faith. She has been blessed to work with children and families as a Director of Christian Education and as a teacher. She currently serves as a NextGen Ministry Assistant. Being a mom to five children, she has had lots of opportunities to work on her story telling skills. April loves the library, playing outside and seeing the world with her husband Jim.