Sacred & Strange
Welcome to Sacred & Strange — the official podcast of The Porch Missional Community & Coffee Roasters.
Hosted by Jason Urena, Sacred & Strange is a space where theology meets mystery, story meets spirit, and nothing is too weird to talk about. Each episode features honest conversations with guests from all walks of life—exploring the sacred moments that shaped them, the strange encounters that stretched them, and the passions that make them who they are. From deep theology to cryptids, church wounds to comic books, revival to the mundane, this is where the wild and the holy collide.
Brew a cup, open your mind, and join the journey.
Sacred & Strange
The Barn, the Breakdown, and the Breath of God w/ Levi Crognale
At seventeen, Levi found himself locked in a bathroom, his mind spiraling and his faith unraveling. What began as a breaking point became the moment God broke through.
In this raw and deeply human conversation, Jason and Levi explore the tension between belief and doubt, the strange beauty of divine encounters, and the slow work of healing from shame. From small-town revival stories and family legacy to spiritual disciplines, therapy, and the wisdom found in failure — this episode captures the heart of what it means to meet God in the chaos.
Sometimes the most sacred moments happen in the strangest places.
00:00 Welcome to Sacred and Strange
01:26 Levi's Small Town Origins
03:06 A Life-Changing Encounter with God
04:20 Struggles with Faith and Identity
14:21 The Turning Point: A Profound God Encounter
27:20 Aftermath and Mentorship
33:55 Secularization of the Church
34:48 The Road to Emmaus
35:22 Encountering Shame and Rejoicing
37:03 The Journey of Healing
39:59 Struggles and Community
41:55 Wisdom and Knowledge
48:28 The Role of the Bible
51:43 Embracing Failure
01:01:04 Final Reflections and Prayer