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Nick Locke
Nick Locke has hosted 466 episodes.
Nick is from Ventura, California, and completed his degree in Biblical Studies from Azusa Pacific University. He then married his wife, Katie, and they moved to Boston, where he received an M.Div. and an M.A. in Ethics and Society from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He also holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. Nick joined the staff at Aliso Creek Church in the summer of 2014 and serves as co-pastor.
Nick and Katie have two young children, Oliver and Harper. They always have an open home and something delicious in the oven. In his free time, Nick enjoys hopping on his mountain bike to explore the many trails just outside his home in Aliso Viejo. He also loves to read and listen to a wide range of content, from philosophy and theology to podcasts and novels.
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Gretchen Kirby
Gretchen Kirby has hosted 456 episodes.
Gretchen is a native of Southern California and has been a member of Aliso Creek Church since childhood. As a professional harpist, Gretchen performs in various capacities that range from concerts in LA to weddings in San Diego and everything in between. She also teaches music classes at Concordia University Irvine. Whether singing, playing an instrument, or teaching, she loves to make Jesus known in all she does.
In her free time, Gretchen enjoys hiking in the many beautiful spots SoCal has to offer, testing out new dessert recipes (that the rest of the staff enjoy eating), and going on coffee dates with her husband, Jordan. Her favorite coffee drink is a lavender coconut matcha from Nook Coffee in Costa Mesa!
