https://purposely.com/podcasts/letters-from-home/enChristianityCopyright CRISTA Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cd1339eac1bc6361a92dcfc62bdc2775.jpghttps://purposely.com/podcasts/letters-from-home/Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:16:57 +0000PurposelyCRISTA Mediacomments@purposely.comLetters from Home is a faith-building podcast sharing everyday stories of faith from people of all walks of life. Life is hard, and on most days, our faith needs a boost.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-sulawesi-to-seattle-a-life-shaped-by-compassion-arie-mahler--54103340
Jeremiah 29:11 - “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/42lp2g9

Topics Shared:
Born on the island of Sulawesi in a grass thatched roof hut
His mother passed away shortly after, due to complications of childbirth
He was left in the hut, and bitten by a wild animal
His uncle brought him to a missionary orphanage in Manato, a 3 days journey
Dr. Donald Gish and uncle, went and got Arie to bring him back to the orphanage
Grandpa Gish and Nana Evelyn
They didn’t think he would make it through the night
Miraculously nursed back to health
On the Cover of the Newsletter for the church in Seattle where he would be adopted
One year process for him to be adopted by his new Seattle family
His parents first meet him at Daily’s Drive In,
A godly upbringing
His Dad gets cancer when Arie was 16
A pivotal transition
Young marriage and family
The quest to find his birth father
Healing and answers
Becoming Papa and Gram
A sweet reunion at a memorial

THE P.S. Questions Answered:
As a coach and parent do you have advice on figuring out the whole sports life church home
balance?
Who is the greatest NBA player of all time? The Greatest Shooter?
What is the greatest need in the church today?
What legacy do you wan’t to leave behind?
How to get involved in The Compassion Center at Alderwood Community Church in Lynnwood,
Washington and what it is all about.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54103340Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:00:02 +0000PurposelyCompassion can shape lives. So many babies have been born in adversity. Their start in life is so difficult. And yet God has a plan. Adoption is so often part of that. And sometimes, the most hopeless story, can be the one God uses to display His...
Jeremiah 29:11 - “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/42lp2g9

Topics Shared:
Born on the island of Sulawesi in a grass thatched roof hut
His mother passed away shortly after, due to complications of childbirth
He was left in the hut, and bitten by a wild animal
His uncle brought him to a missionary orphanage in Manato, a 3 days journey
Dr. Donald Gish and uncle, went and got Arie to bring him back to the orphanage
Grandpa Gish and Nana Evelyn
They didn’t think he would make it through the night
Miraculously nursed back to health
On the Cover of the Newsletter for the church in Seattle where he would be adopted
One year process for him to be adopted by his new Seattle family
His parents first meet him at Daily’s Drive In,
A godly upbringing
His Dad gets cancer when Arie was 16
A pivotal transition
Young marriage and family
The quest to find his birth father
Healing and answers
Becoming Papa and Gram
A sweet reunion at a memorial

THE P.S. Questions Answered:
As a coach and parent do you have advice on figuring out the whole sports life church home
balance?
Who is the greatest NBA player of all time? The Greatest Shooter?
What is the greatest need in the church today?
What legacy do you wan’t to leave behind?
How to get involved in The Compassion Center at Alderwood Community Church in Lynnwood,
Washington and what it is all about.

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We would love to hear how the Lord has encouraged you through this story at lfhpodcast@gmail.com

For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.

]]>3569false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/private-and-public-restoration-from-secret-sin-pastor-neil-matthews--53720264Disclaimer: This story contains sensitive content that may not be safe for young ears. Consider putting in earbuds if you have kids present.

Has your spouse or roommate ever stumbled upon a private addiction and confronted you? What if you were a young and new pastor who loved working with kids? Today’s guest walks us through how his secret porn addiction was discovered, how he asked for help, how it affected his church and pastoring and how the Lord strengthened his marriage. Our God is a God of reconciliation and restoration. Vulnerability and asking for help open the door.

Acts 20:24- (NIV) “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me, the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/40YnnMI
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Topics Shared:
Awana kid
Saved and baptized at age 9
Retired military father, absent
Teachers didn’t believe in him
He thought he wasn’t smart enough for college
Growing in faith in teen years Looking for his soulmate in high school
“Find me somebody to love.”
Found many father figures at church
Became a youth pastor at age 19
Married young
Struggle with porn
Wife discovers
He shares it with the church
Plan for restoration
Finding a new church
Brandon Heath ‘God isn’t finished with you yet”
Ultimate Healing

Some of the P.S. Questions Answered:
What would you say to parents who are raising kids while in the military?
How has walking in other people's shoes transformed you?
If you had limitless time or talent, what other ministry would you like to participate in or start?
What is the legacy you want to leave behind?

Neil Mathew’s Podcast
Other People’s Shoes Podcast

Guest Quote:
“I was so intoxicated with the role of a pastor, I forgot what it was to be a pastor and to be a shepherd.”

Related Episode:Ep. 3 - “Secret Addiction & Open Healing” Judianne Charbonneau (young mom)-------

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For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53720264Wed, 03 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000PurposelyDisclaimer: This story contains sensitive content that may not be safe for young ears. Consider putting in earbuds if you have kids present. Has your spouse or roommate ever stumbled upon a private addiction and confronted you? What if you were a...Disclaimer: This story contains sensitive content that may not be safe for young ears. Consider putting in earbuds if you have kids present.

Has your spouse or roommate ever stumbled upon a private addiction and confronted you? What if you were a young and new pastor who loved working with kids? Today’s guest walks us through how his secret porn addiction was discovered, how he asked for help, how it affected his church and pastoring and how the Lord strengthened his marriage. Our God is a God of reconciliation and restoration. Vulnerability and asking for help open the door.

Acts 20:24- (NIV) “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me, the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/40YnnMI
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Topics Shared:
Awana kid
Saved and baptized at age 9
Retired military father, absent
Teachers didn’t believe in him
He thought he wasn’t smart enough for college
Growing in faith in teen years Looking for his soulmate in high school
“Find me somebody to love.”
Found many father figures at church
Became a youth pastor at age 19
Married young
Struggle with porn
Wife discovers
He shares it with the church
Plan for restoration
Finding a new church
Brandon Heath ‘God isn’t finished with you yet”
Ultimate Healing

Some of the P.S. Questions Answered:
What would you say to parents who are raising kids while in the military?
How has walking in other people's shoes transformed you?
If you had limitless time or talent, what other ministry would you like to participate in or start?
What is the legacy you want to leave behind?

Neil Mathew’s Podcast
Other People’s Shoes Podcast

Guest Quote:
“I was so intoxicated with the role of a pastor, I forgot what it was to be a pastor and to be a shepherd.”

Related Episode:Ep. 3 - “Secret Addiction & Open Healing” Judianne Charbonneau (young mom)-------

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For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.]]>3293christianpodcast,lettersfromhome,neilmatthews,pornography,restoration,secretsinfalse71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-believe-in-miracles-shauna-parker--53441006Disclaimer: This story contains sensitive content that may not be safe for young ears. Consider putting in earbuds if you have kids present.

Do you believe in Miracles? Is there anyone in your life whom every time you see them, you are reminded with a resounding swell in your heart that God is a God of miracles. Shauna’s story is this. Her story is traumatic, impactful, full of hope, full of faith, and wonder. You will see her struggle as she asks God, ‘why did you save me? Why am I alive?” You will also see how her experiences, and faith journey has led her to the beautiful ministry she serves her loving God in today.
Philippians 4:13-“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Kdqgmu

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Topics Shared:
Traumatic miracle birth
Growing up on 3 sides of the track
Witnessing her mother being abused
The incident
Finding forgiveness
Safe space found
Saved at age 8
Bumpy teens
Young arranged marriage
Abusive cheating teen husband
Becoming a Mom and divorced at 17
Life as a single Mom
Drug season
Hasty marriage
Mental abuse and pregnancy
Traumatic delivery
Losing 7 liters of blood
Left the hospital after 8 days
Why did He save me?
A long depression
Losing everything
Homeless with two kids
A new chapter
Paying it forward
Call to Coaching
The P.S. Questions:
What are 3 of your most helpful tips as a life coach?
What legacy do you hope to leave behind?

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We would love to hear how the Lord has encouraged you through this story at lfhpodcast@gmail.com

For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53441006Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:00:03 +0000PurposelyDisclaimer: This story contains sensitive content that may not be safe for young ears. Consider putting in earbuds if you have kids present. Do you believe in Miracles? Is there anyone in your life whom every time you see them, you are reminded with...Disclaimer: This story contains sensitive content that may not be safe for young ears. Consider putting in earbuds if you have kids present.

Do you believe in Miracles? Is there anyone in your life whom every time you see them, you are reminded with a resounding swell in your heart that God is a God of miracles. Shauna’s story is this. Her story is traumatic, impactful, full of hope, full of faith, and wonder. You will see her struggle as she asks God, ‘why did you save me? Why am I alive?” You will also see how her experiences, and faith journey has led her to the beautiful ministry she serves her loving God in today.
Philippians 4:13-“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Kdqgmu

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Topics Shared:
Traumatic miracle birth
Growing up on 3 sides of the track
Witnessing her mother being abused
The incident
Finding forgiveness
Safe space found
Saved at age 8
Bumpy teens
Young arranged marriage
Abusive cheating teen husband
Becoming a Mom and divorced at 17
Life as a single Mom
Drug season
Hasty marriage
Mental abuse and pregnancy
Traumatic delivery
Losing 7 liters of blood
Left the hospital after 8 days
Why did He save me?
A long depression
Losing everything
Homeless with two kids
A new chapter
Paying it forward
Call to Coaching
The P.S. Questions:
What are 3 of your most helpful tips as a life coach?
What legacy do you hope to leave behind?

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We would love to hear how the Lord has encouraged you through this story at lfhpodcast@gmail.com

For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.
]]>3075false70fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/newly-quadriplegic-road-from-despair-to-the-paralympics-joe-delagrave-vault--52586740
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3XPOXuS

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Topics Shared:
Soaking up affirmation from coaches
His goal in high school was being a college athlete
Supportive parents
Birth father in prison, missed Joe’s entire childhood
It wasn’t 15 years for some crazy offense, it was choices over and over
Drugs, check fraud, not paying his rent
At 13 God spoke to him about being a speakerHis battle between pleasing people or pleasing God
Football Scholarship to Winona State in Mn.
Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin and the back sloughs of Mississippi
Boating accident
Spinal cord injury levels
Joe’s neck snaps at the C6 and C7, and he blacks out
Rescue boat, ambulance, then med flighted to the local hospital
The Asia Test proves his spinal injury
Airlifted to LaCrosse Hospital for surgery to fuse his C6 and 7
Complete quadriplegic or incomplete quadriplegic?
Don Beebee House of Speed shirt cut off
Opening his eyes to Prov. 3:5-6, and a newly-abled worldSurrounded by loving family
The God of 2nd chances
Functioning as an incomplete C6 and C7 quadriplegic
God softens his heart toward his dad
Visiting his birth father in prison
Reconciliation and forgiveness in one life-changing encounter
Marriage, babies and adaptive sports
Discovering wheelchair rugby
An athlete againPreparing, making and medaling in the Paralympics

Joe’s Quotes:
“Are we on fire for God, or on fire for what people think? A lot of times those two don’t coexist very well.”
“As my athletic career was taking off, my relationship with Jesus was completely going the opposite way.”
“We never know what kind of impact we make by simply being kind.”

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We would love to hear how the Lord has encouraged you through this story at lfhpodcast@gmail.com

For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52586740Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:00:02 +0000PurposelyNewly Quadriplegic. Can you imagine at age 19, after a boating accident, waking up from surgery to the doctors telling you that you will never walk again? Despair settled in. This is the beginning of Joe Delagrave’s deep transformation. His journey to...
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3XPOXuS

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Topics Shared:
Soaking up affirmation from coaches
His goal in high school was being a college athlete
Supportive parents
Birth father in prison, missed Joe’s entire childhood
It wasn’t 15 years for some crazy offense, it was choices over and over
Drugs, check fraud, not paying his rent
At 13 God spoke to him about being a speakerHis battle between pleasing people or pleasing God
Football Scholarship to Winona State in Mn.
Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin and the back sloughs of Mississippi
Boating accident
Spinal cord injury levels
Joe’s neck snaps at the C6 and C7, and he blacks out
Rescue boat, ambulance, then med flighted to the local hospital
The Asia Test proves his spinal injury
Airlifted to LaCrosse Hospital for surgery to fuse his C6 and 7
Complete quadriplegic or incomplete quadriplegic?
Don Beebee House of Speed shirt cut off
Opening his eyes to Prov. 3:5-6, and a newly-abled worldSurrounded by loving family
The God of 2nd chances
Functioning as an incomplete C6 and C7 quadriplegic
God softens his heart toward his dad
Visiting his birth father in prison
Reconciliation and forgiveness in one life-changing encounter
Marriage, babies and adaptive sports
Discovering wheelchair rugby
An athlete againPreparing, making and medaling in the Paralympics

Joe’s Quotes:
“Are we on fire for God, or on fire for what people think? A lot of times those two don’t coexist very well.”
“As my athletic career was taking off, my relationship with Jesus was completely going the opposite way.”
“We never know what kind of impact we make by simply being kind.”

——————————————

We would love to hear how the Lord has encouraged you through this story at lfhpodcast@gmail.com

For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.]]>4341false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/falsely-accused-pastor-markus-watson-vault--52479047
Jer. 31:3-“The Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.”

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3wdso7n

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Topics Shared:
Raised in faith
Aspiring Hollywood actor
A change of plans
Fuller Seminary
Pastoring his first church
Emergency meeting while on sabbatical
Accused of porn
Forensic analysis of his laptop
Turns into a potential criminal investigation
The FBI got involved
How the attorney knew he was innocent
Exonerated by the Presbytery
Voted out of his church
Flourish San Diego
Beyond Thingification
Pastor at Westmorland Community Presbyterian Church

Markus' Quotes:
"The FBI had my laptop."
" 'Lord, I don't deserve your love.' What a terrible message to be telling myself over and over and over again."
"I spent a lot of time in the Psalms, Psalms of lament."
"I had this image of myself having lost everything, sitting in a prison cell."
"We had double our normal attendance that Sunday. Everyone will show up for a scandal."
"The thought of being a pastor again felt like being thrown into a snake pit."
"We can't love someone if we are judging them."

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We would love to hear how the Lord has encouraged you through this story at lfhpodcast@gmail.com

For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52479047Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:00:02 +0000PurposelyCan you imagine being falsely accused as a pastor? Then add to that, false charges filed against you where even the FBI gets involved. Markus Watson walks through what he and his family went through at their church, and though months later, exonerated...
Jer. 31:3-“The Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.”

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3wdso7n

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Topics Shared:
Raised in faith
Aspiring Hollywood actor
A change of plans
Fuller Seminary
Pastoring his first church
Emergency meeting while on sabbatical
Accused of porn
Forensic analysis of his laptop
Turns into a potential criminal investigation
The FBI got involved
How the attorney knew he was innocent
Exonerated by the Presbytery
Voted out of his church
Flourish San Diego
Beyond Thingification
Pastor at Westmorland Community Presbyterian Church

Markus' Quotes:
"The FBI had my laptop."
" 'Lord, I don't deserve your love.' What a terrible message to be telling myself over and over and over again."
"I spent a lot of time in the Psalms, Psalms of lament."
"I had this image of myself having lost everything, sitting in a prison cell."
"We had double our normal attendance that Sunday. Everyone will show up for a scandal."
"The thought of being a pastor again felt like being thrown into a snake pit."
"We can't love someone if we are judging them."

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We would love to hear how the Lord has encouraged you through this story at lfhpodcast@gmail.com

For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.]]>4197false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-case-i-die-jerry-dugan-vault--52465257Disclaimer: This story contains sensitive content that may not be safe for young ears. Consider putting in earbuds if you have kids present.

While deployed to Kuwait, Jerry Dugan wrote to his family the “in case I die” letter. His whole hard life had led to this moment. You will see the wonderful way the Lord protected him, changed him and his family, and how he was able to come home. He is truly an honorable man, but one who wasn’t always proud of his family name.

At 14, in his mind, his family name stood for trouble, heartbreak, bullying, racial microaggressions and brokenness. He had already been through so much in his young life. Jerry shares with us the life-changing prayers and loving God that lead him to a new family honor, and helped him to change the generational patterns that informed his childhood.

Jeremiah 1:5-"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations."

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3CTvYYb

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Topics Shared:
Biracial childhood
Tiger Mom
Performance-based acceptance
Performance-based affection
Top Gun style bet to break up his parents
Heart-breaking divorce
The Army brushed a lot of things under the carpet
Suicide ideations and suicide attempts
Intervention
Loving foster home
Bullied by uncles in Ca.
His gentle father flips the switch to military policeman with army training
A turning point
Deployment to Kuwait, 1/'03-3/'03
Writing the 'in case I die' letter
War homecoming and seeing his kids for the first time

Quotes:
"When you are 7 or 8 years old and the amount of affection you are getting from your mom, the kind of attention you get from your mom is solely based on your performance in an activity, that sets a weird expectation."
"In the movies they always have that 'in case I die' letter they hand to their buddy to hand off, but I was so convinced I was going to die, that I wrote my letter. I disguised the wording just enough so it didn't freak my wife out when she read it, but it was there. Everything I wanted to say to her was in that letter. I folded it, and I mailed it that night. It was one last mail run before we crossed the border."
"We as a church can do better, back off the condemnation, and demonstrate more of the Jesus who hung out with prostitutes and tax collectors and treated them with dignity, treated them with respect because he honored their dignity."

References:
Beyond the Rut Podcast
Jerry Dugan's Ted Talk:
http://therealjerrydugan.com/category/biblical-marriage/
Marriage Episode with Meg Glesener:
https://beyondtherut.com/meg-glesener-healthy-marriage-btr-236/
The Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
& Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

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We would love to hear how the Lord has encouraged you through this story at lfhpodcast@gmail.com

For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52465257Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:00:03 +0000PurposelyDisclaimer: This story contains sensitive content that may not be safe for young ears. Consider putting in earbuds if you have kids present. While deployed to Kuwait, Jerry Dugan wrote to his family the “in case I die” letter. His whole hard life had...Disclaimer: This story contains sensitive content that may not be safe for young ears. Consider putting in earbuds if you have kids present.

While deployed to Kuwait, Jerry Dugan wrote to his family the “in case I die” letter. His whole hard life had led to this moment. You will see the wonderful way the Lord protected him, changed him and his family, and how he was able to come home. He is truly an honorable man, but one who wasn’t always proud of his family name.

At 14, in his mind, his family name stood for trouble, heartbreak, bullying, racial microaggressions and brokenness. He had already been through so much in his young life. Jerry shares with us the life-changing prayers and loving God that lead him to a new family honor, and helped him to change the generational patterns that informed his childhood.

Jeremiah 1:5-"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations."

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3CTvYYb

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Topics Shared:
Biracial childhood
Tiger Mom
Performance-based acceptance
Performance-based affection
Top Gun style bet to break up his parents
Heart-breaking divorce
The Army brushed a lot of things under the carpet
Suicide ideations and suicide attempts
Intervention
Loving foster home
Bullied by uncles in Ca.
His gentle father flips the switch to military policeman with army training
A turning point
Deployment to Kuwait, 1/'03-3/'03
Writing the 'in case I die' letter
War homecoming and seeing his kids for the first time

Quotes:
"When you are 7 or 8 years old and the amount of affection you are getting from your mom, the kind of attention you get from your mom is solely based on your performance in an activity, that sets a weird expectation."
"In the movies they always have that 'in case I die' letter they hand to their buddy to hand off, but I was so convinced I was going to die, that I wrote my letter. I disguised the wording just enough so it didn't freak my wife out when she read it, but it was there. Everything I wanted to say to her was in that letter. I folded it, and I mailed it that night. It was one last mail run before we crossed the border."
"We as a church can do better, back off the condemnation, and demonstrate more of the Jesus who hung out with prostitutes and tax collectors and treated them with dignity, treated them with respect because he honored their dignity."

References:
Beyond the Rut Podcast
Jerry Dugan's Ted Talk:
http://therealjerrydugan.com/category/biblical-marriage/
Marriage Episode with Meg Glesener:
https://beyondtherut.com/meg-glesener-healthy-marriage-btr-236/
The Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
& Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

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We would love to hear how the Lord has encouraged you through this story at lfhpodcast@gmail.com

For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.]]>4813false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/losing-her-beloved-through-medical-malpractice-ami-shroyer-vault--52195028
Hebrews 12:1 - "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us."

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3vcl0J7

Topics Shared:
Beloved little follower of the Lord
Uncommon faith
Creative child whose wings were clipped
Lived in 21 different houses before 21
Jesus clubs and writing music
Friend-zoned Bill Gaither's nephew
Skipped graduation to travel around the country singing
Severed parental relationship made right
Meeting the love of her life
"Miracle of Mercy" Mike's life song
Quick & happy marriage
Working at Andy Stanley's church, their Atlanta years
Starting a family wholeness center
The 5/11 Wholeness Journey
Mike gets suddenly ill
The Doctors fumble his care
Medicinal toxicity and dehydration sets in
One last visit
Horrible passing
Superman
Loved for 100 years in 20
Fields of daisies
Name on the front of the building
A voice for strong homes

Ami Quotes:
"I always want purpose, not closure. You can't close off a love like this. We are not meant to. We need to continue to live wide open with purpose."
"It literally feels like he is on a trip before we get there, but he just got there first."
"The night that he passed away my daughter said 'Mom, now it's even. And I said, 'what do you mean?' And she said, 'Well the two babies that are in heaven have Dad, and you have us. It's even."
My son said, "I've been thinking, I could be really angry with God that I am 12 and Sadie is 8, and that this would happen, but I got to thinking, if this were going to happen some day anyway, I would rather that it happen when I'm 12 and Sadie is 8, because if it were later in life, you would be all alone, and right now you have us."

Resources:
Elizabeth Elliot "Path of Suffering"

Podcast:
Journey Through Fields of Daisies 

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52195028Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:00:02 +0000PurposelyLosing a loved one through medical malpractice has to be one of the most difficult experiences in life. This is Ami Shroyer’s story, and she would say she was loved for 100 years in 20 by her beloved Mike. Not everyone gets to experience a love like...
Hebrews 12:1 - "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us."

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3vcl0J7

Topics Shared:
Beloved little follower of the Lord
Uncommon faith
Creative child whose wings were clipped
Lived in 21 different houses before 21
Jesus clubs and writing music
Friend-zoned Bill Gaither's nephew
Skipped graduation to travel around the country singing
Severed parental relationship made right
Meeting the love of her life
"Miracle of Mercy" Mike's life song
Quick & happy marriage
Working at Andy Stanley's church, their Atlanta years
Starting a family wholeness center
The 5/11 Wholeness Journey
Mike gets suddenly ill
The Doctors fumble his care
Medicinal toxicity and dehydration sets in
One last visit
Horrible passing
Superman
Loved for 100 years in 20
Fields of daisies
Name on the front of the building
A voice for strong homes

Ami Quotes:
"I always want purpose, not closure. You can't close off a love like this. We are not meant to. We need to continue to live wide open with purpose."
"It literally feels like he is on a trip before we get there, but he just got there first."
"The night that he passed away my daughter said 'Mom, now it's even. And I said, 'what do you mean?' And she said, 'Well the two babies that are in heaven have Dad, and you have us. It's even."
My son said, "I've been thinking, I could be really angry with God that I am 12 and Sadie is 8, and that this would happen, but I got to thinking, if this were going to happen some day anyway, I would rather that it happen when I'm 12 and Sadie is 8, because if it were later in life, you would be all alone, and right now you have us."

Resources:
Elizabeth Elliot "Path of Suffering"

Podcast:
Journey Through Fields of Daisies 

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]]>4774false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bible-project-global-visionary-michael-mcdonald-vault--52194747
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3HzW5q9

Bible Project Website: https://bibleproject.com/

Topics Shared:
Raised strong Baha'i
Nelson, crazy wild childhood
Mental illness and abuse in the home
How the Baha'i faith shaped his views about God
Traveling alone at 14 and on his own at 17
Where he got his love for helping with injustice, compassion and women's equality
Living in Turkey to find himself
His move from business into the non profit world
Starting his nonprofit, Hear The Cry
10 years + traveling with Bob Goff and Dream Big
His current work at Bible Project, with John Collins & Tim Mackie
His heart to bring Bible Project to the nations
Bible Project in 30 languages so far
Book to help our Global Mindset: "Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes" Kenneth Bailey

Quotes from Michael McDonald:

"We started a number of schools, opened up some hospitals and some rescue homes for gals getting rescued out of the sex trade. We worked in Ughanda Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Nepal, India, different ministries in each of those places. So we find incredible local leaders that have a passion for one of those types of things and then help create some infrastructure and do that." (with Bob Goff)

"I have been part of Bible Project since the beginning, because it has been friends that were working on this project. I saw the first two videos that came out in 2014, and just thought 'wow, these are going to be an incredible resource for people.' I was thinking of them globally right away, just because I worked with so many pastors and teachers in other countries that are starving for good Bible resources, and thought these would be a great asset, especially because they are free, and they are so well done."

"The reality is Christianity isn't a western religion. It was a Middle Eastern religion that is coming out of Israel...we need to understand history and context."

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Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3HzW5q9

Bible Project Website: https://bibleproject.com/

Topics Shared:
Raised strong Baha'i
Nelson, crazy wild childhood
Mental illness and abuse in the home
How the Baha'i faith shaped his views about God
Traveling alone at 14 and on his own at 17
Where he got his love for helping with injustice, compassion and women's equality
Living in Turkey to find himself
His move from business into the non profit world
Starting his nonprofit, Hear The Cry
10 years + traveling with Bob Goff and Dream Big
His current work at Bible Project, with John Collins & Tim Mackie
His heart to bring Bible Project to the nations
Bible Project in 30 languages so far
Book to help our Global Mindset: "Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes" Kenneth Bailey

Quotes from Michael McDonald:

"We started a number of schools, opened up some hospitals and some rescue homes for gals getting rescued out of the sex trade. We worked in Ughanda Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Nepal, India, different ministries in each of those places. So we find incredible local leaders that have a passion for one of those types of things and then help create some infrastructure and do that." (with Bob Goff)

"I have been part of Bible Project since the beginning, because it has been friends that were working on this project. I saw the first two videos that came out in 2014, and just thought 'wow, these are going to be an incredible resource for people.' I was thinking of them globally right away, just because I worked with so many pastors and teachers in other countries that are starving for good Bible resources, and thought these would be a great asset, especially because they are free, and they are so well done."

"The reality is Christianity isn't a western religion. It was a Middle Eastern religion that is coming out of Israel...we need to understand history and context."

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He has co-authored the book 'Adventures in Fatherhood", with Carlton Hughes .

Proverbs 31:8- "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute."

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3UxF4Q9

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Topic Shared:

Growing up without a Father

Filling holes from our childhood

Single parenting

How Americans are perceived in the Philippines

Working for non-profit companies

International Disability and Development Consortium.

Cohosting a podcast

Challenging our assumptions

Missionaries

Adoption as a single man

Biracial families

Fulfilling in others what we lack

Caring for parents with dementia

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Resources:
Holland's Podcast: The Afterword Podcast 
Hollands Book: Adventures in Fatherhood

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He has co-authored the book 'Adventures in Fatherhood", with Carlton Hughes .

Proverbs 31:8- "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute."

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3UxF4Q9

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Topic Shared:

Growing up without a Father

Filling holes from our childhood

Single parenting

How Americans are perceived in the Philippines

Working for non-profit companies

International Disability and Development Consortium.

Cohosting a podcast

Challenging our assumptions

Missionaries

Adoption as a single man

Biracial families

Fulfilling in others what we lack

Caring for parents with dementia

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Resources:
Holland's Podcast: The Afterword Podcast 
Hollands Book: Adventures in Fatherhood

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*Mark. 8:35-“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?”
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Topics Shared:
Homeschooled twins
His faith story
Heaven’s Gates and Hells Flames
Bullied in high school
Upstate New York
Ithaca College Film Program
Sherwood Pictures
Campus Crusade Mentor
Interning on the Bernie Mac Show
Production Assistant on Hells Kitchen
Indie Movie Director
Bringing Up Bobby success
Writing his book, The Cradle Robber
The story of William Jennings Bryan & the Scopes Monkey Trial
Advice for someone being bullied
Audition tips

Truce Podcast and Website: https://trucepodcast.com/

Guest Quotes:
“I wouldn’t characterize Hollywood as necessarily anti-God, it’s that they just don’t know who he is… it wasn’t so much that they were against you, it was that you were an alien species.”
“We often glamorize those things, and hold up the success stories, but there is nobody out there talking about the real struggle of being a starving artist in the Christian world.”
“In most staunch conservative reformed churches, prosperity is there. We believe that nothing bad can happen to you if you are a Christian. But if you look at the Bible, the central character of the Bible is a guy who gets crucified for being exactly where God wants Him to be.”
“Paul gets shipwrecked and bitten by snakes and beaten and thrown out of town for being exactly where God wants him to be. So I think our conception of what
success is and what money is, is way off.”
“We can’t judge our success based on the numbers and people’s response. Success in God’s eyes is being faithful.”
Show Notes: http://bit.ly/3EkWSrI

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51965667Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:00:02 +0000PurposelyHave you ever wondered what it would be like, to move to Hollywood to pursue your dream of filmmaking? Chris Staron brings us right into his experience of dreams fulfilled and disillusionment in Hollywood. He will take us backstage into his own...He will take us backstage into his own personal foray into the Christian Filmmaking industry. His experience may surprise you. Through all of the ups and downs of his journey, including becoming a starving artist, you will admire the man of God Chris is and see how his faith is anchored.
*Mark. 8:35-“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?”
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Topics Shared:
Homeschooled twins
His faith story
Heaven’s Gates and Hells Flames
Bullied in high school
Upstate New York
Ithaca College Film Program
Sherwood Pictures
Campus Crusade Mentor
Interning on the Bernie Mac Show
Production Assistant on Hells Kitchen
Indie Movie Director
Bringing Up Bobby success
Writing his book, The Cradle Robber
The story of William Jennings Bryan & the Scopes Monkey Trial
Advice for someone being bullied
Audition tips

Truce Podcast and Website: https://trucepodcast.com/

Guest Quotes:
“I wouldn’t characterize Hollywood as necessarily anti-God, it’s that they just don’t know who he is… it wasn’t so much that they were against you, it was that you were an alien species.”
“We often glamorize those things, and hold up the success stories, but there is nobody out there talking about the real struggle of being a starving artist in the Christian world.”
“In most staunch conservative reformed churches, prosperity is there. We believe that nothing bad can happen to you if you are a Christian. But if you look at the Bible, the central character of the Bible is a guy who gets crucified for being exactly where God wants Him to be.”
“Paul gets shipwrecked and bitten by snakes and beaten and thrown out of town for being exactly where God wants him to be. So I think our conception of what
success is and what money is, is way off.”
“We can’t judge our success based on the numbers and people’s response. Success in God’s eyes is being faithful.”
Show Notes: http://bit.ly/3EkWSrI

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]]>3630false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-in-a-name-bonus-episode--51683049
This episode is in part an audio letter to our children, Naomi Praise, Hannah Rose, Havilah Joy, JP, Eden Hope, Micah Zion, Jordan David and Elijah Glesener. You will hear our tribute to them, sharing the inspiration behind their names. Enjoy!

Episode Verse: Prov. 22:1-“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor better than silver or gold.”

Rev. 2:17-“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it.”

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3gIpRxB

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Topics Shared:

We asked this question to a few previous guests. Is there a name that is special to you?
You will hear from Nii Akofio-Sowah, Camille Joy, Cynthia Tobias, Rhonda & Conell Hollins and Lois Gaydos.

Here are some other bonus episodes to hear more from my family:

Ep. 20 - Bonus Episode 20- “Everyday Extraordinary Characters”

Ep. 30 -Bonus Episode- “2020- The Stories We Will Tell”

Ep.40-"What Does Being a Child of God Mean to You?" Bonus Episode

Credits:
Original Artwork: Hannah Glesener
Technical Director: Jordan Glesener
Cohosting an Episode: Eden Glesener
Original Music: Jordan Glesener, Micah Glesener, JP Glesener
Voice Spots: Elijah Glesener, JP Glesener, Eden Glesener, Micah Glesener, Jordan Glesener, Shiloh Glesener.
Bonus Episode Appearance: Havilah & Gideon Silva, Shiloh Glesener, Hannah Glesener, Naomi, Nathanael, Kanuah, Kallah and Zaccai Oliver.
Bonus Episode Messages: Mike Glesener

Updated Artwork & Templates: Kyle Beckett
Transcription and Social Media Assistance: Debbie Sage
Editing and Audio Assistance: Scott Karow
Podcast Consultant: Rebecca Beckett & the whole Crista Media team

Letters From Home is grateful to be part of the Purposely Podcast Channel and Collective, the Purposely team and the Crista family. We wholeheartedly agree with their message:
“Purposely, your life. God’s Purpose. Practical podcasts to help you find and live in God’s purpose for your life.”

To God be the glory.


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This episode is in part an audio letter to our children, Naomi Praise, Hannah Rose, Havilah Joy, JP, Eden Hope, Micah Zion, Jordan David and Elijah Glesener. You will hear our tribute to them, sharing the inspiration behind their names. Enjoy!

Episode Verse: Prov. 22:1-“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor better than silver or gold.”

Rev. 2:17-“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it.”

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3gIpRxB

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Topics Shared:

We asked this question to a few previous guests. Is there a name that is special to you?
You will hear from Nii Akofio-Sowah, Camille Joy, Cynthia Tobias, Rhonda & Conell Hollins and Lois Gaydos.

Here are some other bonus episodes to hear more from my family:

Ep. 20 - Bonus Episode 20- “Everyday Extraordinary Characters”

Ep. 30 -Bonus Episode- “2020- The Stories We Will Tell”

Ep.40-"What Does Being a Child of God Mean to You?" Bonus Episode

Credits:
Original Artwork: Hannah Glesener
Technical Director: Jordan Glesener
Cohosting an Episode: Eden Glesener
Original Music: Jordan Glesener, Micah Glesener, JP Glesener
Voice Spots: Elijah Glesener, JP Glesener, Eden Glesener, Micah Glesener, Jordan Glesener, Shiloh Glesener.
Bonus Episode Appearance: Havilah & Gideon Silva, Shiloh Glesener, Hannah Glesener, Naomi, Nathanael, Kanuah, Kallah and Zaccai Oliver.
Bonus Episode Messages: Mike Glesener

Updated Artwork & Templates: Kyle Beckett
Transcription and Social Media Assistance: Debbie Sage
Editing and Audio Assistance: Scott Karow
Podcast Consultant: Rebecca Beckett & the whole Crista Media team

Letters From Home is grateful to be part of the Purposely Podcast Channel and Collective, the Purposely team and the Crista family. We wholeheartedly agree with their message:
“Purposely, your life. God’s Purpose. Practical podcasts to help you find and live in God’s purpose for your life.”

To God be the glory.


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We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.]]>2016babyboy,babyboynames,babygirl,babygirlnames,babyname,babynameideas,biblenames,boynames,everydayextraordinary,girlnames,meaningofnames,middlenames,momlife,momsofinstagram,motherhood,name,storytellers,whatisinanamefalse61bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-hospitality-sue-donaldson--51543473
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3D9xmoX

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51543473Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:00:02 +0000PurposelyDid you know that fulfilling the great commission in the scriptures can be as simple as learning to practice hospitality in our homes? Sue Donaldson had wanted to be a missionary to the world, from her youth. In her adulthood she realized that the...
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3D9xmoX

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]]>3484christianpodcasters,christianpodcasts,handsandfeetofjesus,helpingmamas,hospitalitylife,hospitalitylifestyle,jesuschangedmylife,jesuschangeseverything,legacylife,legacylifestyle,lettersfromhome,lettersfromhomepodcast,lovingourneighbor,mompodcasters,momstory,sanluisobispocalifornia,sanluisobispotcounty,seattlepodcaster,seattlewomen,welcomeheartfalse60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-life-to-the-fullest-lois-gaydos--51399874
For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that and at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another… Job 19:25-26

*This episode is dedicated to the memory of her beloved husband, Ken Gaydos, who along with his lovely wife, lived life to the fullest.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3LPm6lp

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51399874Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:00:02 +0000PurposelyThere is nothing like seeing someone in their 80’s still living life to the fullest. There can be a beautiful wisdom, patience, focus and endurance. This sentiment embodies Lois Gaydos and here is her story. She has walked with her Savior for almost...
For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that and at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another… Job 19:25-26

*This episode is dedicated to the memory of her beloved husband, Ken Gaydos, who along with his lovely wife, lived life to the fullest.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3LPm6lp

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]]>4367crista,everydayextraordinary,faithstory,jesuschangedmylife,jesuschangeseverything,legacylife,legacylifestyle,lettersfromhome,lettersfromhomepodcast,lifetothefullest,livinglifetothefullest,purposelife,purposeliving,purposelypodcasts,seattlepodcast,seattlepodcaster,seattlewomen,stephenministry,widow,yolofalse59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-the-altar-rhonda-hollins--51242774In marriage, two become one, but that is definitely a process. Some would call that process "from me to we." Rhonda Hollins shares her profound “me to we” journey of love.
You will hear how a painful dating experience affected her, how a miracle shaped her and how the love for her Savior has enabled her to live, and lay her life and loved ones at the altar. Today, Rhonda and her husband Conell are busy helping hundreds of couples start off with strong foundations for godly marriages. And in this story, we are invited into their home, to see where it all started out.

Matthew 6:33: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

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Topics Shared:
Happy Childhood, P.K.
Parents married 50 years
Clearly saved at age 6
Baptized, and hears God’s voice
13 yr old rebelling, at odds with mom
Dating abuse
Learning to trust again
Honeymoon, and the loss of a parent
The “me to we” first year
A very sick newborn
Miracle provision, surgery and healing
God has raised beautiful ministry through their family
Ministry of premarital counseling and strong foundations

THE P.S. Questions Answered:
Asking permission before physical encounters in marriage

1.Tips on pursuing a relationship, pursue premarital counsel
2.Communication
3.Heated Fellowship
4.How to Keep the fires going in marriage when things become stale
5.How has the pandemic changed you

Rhonda and Conell Hollin's Podcast: “Me to We Talk” 

Resources:
Women in Distress 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 1-954-761-1133


Guest Quotes:
Conell “Marriage is one conversation, one long, long communication.”
Conell “whatever you did when you were dating, keep that going. Why does it have to stop? It only stops because we allow it to our we become stagnant, or we become lazy. We become lazy in love, and once you become lazy and complacent, it is hard to get out of it.” It’s hard to get back to something that is special, something that is fiery.
Conell “A name has no character, no color, no flaw, but it means so much.”

Related Episodes:
Episode 51: Raven Hartwell’s story.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3LbOs98

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51242774Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:00:03 +0000PurposelyEpisode Description: In marriage, two become one, but that is definitely a process. Some would call that process "from me to we." Rhonda Hollins shares her profound “me to we” journey of love. You will hear how a painful dating experience affected...In marriage, two become one, but that is definitely a process. Some would call that process "from me to we." Rhonda Hollins shares her profound “me to we” journey of love.
You will hear how a painful dating experience affected her, how a miracle shaped her and how the love for her Savior has enabled her to live, and lay her life and loved ones at the altar. Today, Rhonda and her husband Conell are busy helping hundreds of couples start off with strong foundations for godly marriages. And in this story, we are invited into their home, to see where it all started out.

Matthew 6:33: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

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Topics Shared:
Happy Childhood, P.K.
Parents married 50 years
Clearly saved at age 6
Baptized, and hears God’s voice
13 yr old rebelling, at odds with mom
Dating abuse
Learning to trust again
Honeymoon, and the loss of a parent
The “me to we” first year
A very sick newborn
Miracle provision, surgery and healing
God has raised beautiful ministry through their family
Ministry of premarital counseling and strong foundations

THE P.S. Questions Answered:
Asking permission before physical encounters in marriage

1.Tips on pursuing a relationship, pursue premarital counsel
2.Communication
3.Heated Fellowship
4.How to Keep the fires going in marriage when things become stale
5.How has the pandemic changed you

Rhonda and Conell Hollin's Podcast: “Me to We Talk” 

Resources:
Women in Distress 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 1-954-761-1133


Guest Quotes:
Conell “Marriage is one conversation, one long, long communication.”
Conell “whatever you did when you were dating, keep that going. Why does it have to stop? It only stops because we allow it to our we become stagnant, or we become lazy. We become lazy in love, and once you become lazy and complacent, it is hard to get out of it.” It’s hard to get back to something that is special, something that is fiery.
Conell “A name has no character, no color, no flaw, but it means so much.”

Related Episodes:
Episode 51: Raven Hartwell’s story.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3LbOs98

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For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.
]]>4928christianpodcasters,christianpodcasts,datingabuse,everydayextraordinary,faithstories,frommetowe,healthymarriage,healthymarriages,jesuschangeseverything,lettersfromhome,lettersfromhomepodcast,marriagecounseling,marriagehelper,marriagestory,miraclestory,premaritalcounseling,seattlepodcastsfalse58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/called-out-of-drug-dealing-paul-ybarra--51095508
Psalm 1:2-3 “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”

**Special Note: Because this is a family-friendly podcast I want to take just a moment to let you know this podcast contains some sensitive content that might not be safe for young ears. If you have young kids listening, please take note and consider putting in earbuds.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3R3EZ5J

Topics Shared:

Low rider truck club parents, San Jose in the 70’s

Charismatic stepfather, big strong partying family

Learned class in the hood

Raised Jehovah’s Witness, stepdad was in leadership and nice at home

Light switch to narcissism and major abuse, molestation

Shame and guilt as a family

Elders didn’t believe the family, coverup ensued

Premeditated evil and double life

Jailed

Fresh start in Yakima, Wa. & Mabton

Mom spirals down, with cocaine

Created a cool image

Loved by a family

14 yrs old, feeling abandoned by his mom

She chooses another man over her children

Given a ticket back to Ca

LIVING THE GANGSTER LIFESTYLE, GANG BANGER:

His Mom moves back and becomes a secret Taco Bell madam, with a prostitute ring.

Even the high school counselor gives up on him

So he goes hard into the lifestyle

High rolling, living the Snoop Dog Video life

Starts tweaking, and going hard on drugs

Loses everything, and loses trust on the streets, depression sets in, and he tries to forget everything

Gets sober for a minute, finds a girlfriend who he wants to help and gets right back in

A String of jobs, and refuses rehab

Two thirty day stints in county jail

CHANGED BY THE LORD:

Mike Williams and his help

Suicidal

Binging, and doing a paper route

A Cry out to God

Quitting cold turkey, no uppers, no weed, and starting a New sales job

Affair with a young Christian woman

Reputation lost

Gets sober

His boss invites him to church, first man he respects since the age of 12.

1/09/2005 goes to the altar, salvation

New life, and then backsliding begins, back in California

A friend helps bring him back and repentance

A year of purification

Meets his wife at church

Three months later married

Sold out for God

MINISTRY:

Set Free Ministries

Live-streaming on Periscope

Recovery is for everyone

Coaching ministry begins

Kingdom Linked Network

Spiritual Father to Many

THE P.S. Questions Answered:

The Importance of Discipleship

How The Pandemic Has Changed Him

Paul Ybarra:
Podcasts: Activate Your Next Level Mindset Podcast with Coach Paul, Coach’s Corner with Paul Ybarra, On The Go Podcast With Paul Ybarra
Book: 100 Power Tips to Set You Free

Resources:
The Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 & Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Paul Ybarra Quotes:
“I just found the easy route, because my brother was out there in the streets. The lifestyle was selling dope, making some money, sell a whole lot of weed and have fun, and smoke weed. Right about that time is when gangster rap had just hit the market, in the late 80’s early 90’s, and you just live the lifestyle. The lifestyle soon became by the time I was 17 in high school, selling dope in school.”

“My mom had a job at Taco Bell, and along the way, she actually became a madam for this secret prostitute ring that was in Taco Bell. So it was part of the franchise, and she was making a huge amount of money, rolls of money was coming home every night. At 16 years old, I thought ‘I guess this is how we do life. So I was slinging dope in school. We would go to Taco Bell and get 5 to 10 bags of free food. It was like this junior mafia basically, all my home boys making money, doing the things.”

“I was a senior. One day I went to school and my counselor called me into the office and he said ‘Paul, what do you plan on doing with your life? All you do is come here and sell dope. Why don’t you just drop out. And I was sitting there thinking, ‘But you are my counselor, really?”

“We lived it, we spent it, boats, cars parties, like a Snoop Dog video, that’s what we lived. And through that, built a lot of respect in the streets. I was never in a gang, p erse, just gang-banged, always wearing red, a northerner, the whole nine, that’s who I was.”

“So basically, you have two different roles in the street. You have the thug and you have the money makers. I was part of the money maker crews, but we didn’t do the dirt.”

“I turned a crazy leaf and lost everything.”

“I was no longer the dope addict. I was no longer the home boy that sells dope. I was no longer the connection. I was Paul Ybarra.”

“Back then I was a home boy. I’m surrounded by nothing but white boys. I thought they were narcs. I thought it was a set up, because I was high, I was tripping. Then I found my little crew, they were all from Lodi, little Mexican homeboys and white boys that were cool homeboys. We all thought we were surrounded by narcs.”

I quit cold Turkey. That was my only escape. So we get on a sales crew. I know all the spots. I learned how to sell cleaner, and I learned it well.”

“I I got kicked out of my apartment. I moved in with a friend of mine who lived out in the country, but that trailer that was out there was infested with rats. I literally had to cover myself with a blanket like a cocoon to go to sleep. And one Saturday morning I said ‘God whoever you are, if you just give me a better job, I promise to serve you however you see fit. And that same day….”

“Recovery is for everyone. So how do I brand this to where I can reach people that aren’t in recovery, but help them deal with the abandonment, the mindset, the rejection, the spirituality?”

Related Episodes:
Ep. 31- “All Joking Aside” BIG Dave Ebert

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For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51095508Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:00:01 +0000PurposelyWhat if all you knew as a teenager was abandonment, abuse and drug dealing? How would that shape your perspective and choices? Paul Ybarra takes us right into his home and his life as a teenage drug dealer in California in the 80’s. You will hear how...
Psalm 1:2-3 “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”

**Special Note: Because this is a family-friendly podcast I want to take just a moment to let you know this podcast contains some sensitive content that might not be safe for young ears. If you have young kids listening, please take note and consider putting in earbuds.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3R3EZ5J

Topics Shared:

Low rider truck club parents, San Jose in the 70’s

Charismatic stepfather, big strong partying family

Learned class in the hood

Raised Jehovah’s Witness, stepdad was in leadership and nice at home

Light switch to narcissism and major abuse, molestation

Shame and guilt as a family

Elders didn’t believe the family, coverup ensued

Premeditated evil and double life

Jailed

Fresh start in Yakima, Wa. & Mabton

Mom spirals down, with cocaine

Created a cool image

Loved by a family

14 yrs old, feeling abandoned by his mom

She chooses another man over her children

Given a ticket back to Ca

LIVING THE GANGSTER LIFESTYLE, GANG BANGER:

His Mom moves back and becomes a secret Taco Bell madam, with a prostitute ring.

Even the high school counselor gives up on him

So he goes hard into the lifestyle

High rolling, living the Snoop Dog Video life

Starts tweaking, and going hard on drugs

Loses everything, and loses trust on the streets, depression sets in, and he tries to forget everything

Gets sober for a minute, finds a girlfriend who he wants to help and gets right back in

A String of jobs, and refuses rehab

Two thirty day stints in county jail

CHANGED BY THE LORD:

Mike Williams and his help

Suicidal

Binging, and doing a paper route

A Cry out to God

Quitting cold turkey, no uppers, no weed, and starting a New sales job

Affair with a young Christian woman

Reputation lost

Gets sober

His boss invites him to church, first man he respects since the age of 12.

1/09/2005 goes to the altar, salvation

New life, and then backsliding begins, back in California

A friend helps bring him back and repentance

A year of purification

Meets his wife at church

Three months later married

Sold out for God

MINISTRY:

Set Free Ministries

Live-streaming on Periscope

Recovery is for everyone

Coaching ministry begins

Kingdom Linked Network

Spiritual Father to Many

THE P.S. Questions Answered:

The Importance of Discipleship

How The Pandemic Has Changed Him

Paul Ybarra:
Podcasts: Activate Your Next Level Mindset Podcast with Coach Paul, Coach’s Corner with Paul Ybarra, On The Go Podcast With Paul Ybarra
Book: 100 Power Tips to Set You Free

Resources:
The Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 & Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Paul Ybarra Quotes:
“I just found the easy route,...]]>4326abuseawareness,abusesurvivor,calledout,changedlife,christianauthors,christiancoaching,christianpodcasts,encouragements,everydayextraordinary,faithstory,jesuschangedmylife,kingdomminded,letters,lettersfromhomepodcast,pnwpodcast,seattlepodcast,suicideawarenessfalse57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-strong-willed-child-and-her-loving-father-cynthia-tobias--50923351
Cynthia Tobias was a strong-willed child, and is now a strong-willed adult, a humble force impacting our world for God’s kingdom. In her story you will hear the deep impact her loving Father and upbringing made on her life, and how the Lord she has trusted in from youth, has shaped who she is and how she ministers now, with her dear husband of 14 years, Jack Talley, in Bonney Lake, Washington.

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
-----
Topics Shared:

A STRONG-WILLED CHILD, BELOVED BY HER FATHER
Nazarene holiness preacher dad
Admiring and watching her parents
Pastoring in Reno and Vegas
At 16, she spoke at the rescue mission
Strong-willed child, beloved
Church pianist, organist and janitor
Learned to work hard and meet the need
My father modeled for me as a strong-willed child how I could one day be, as a
strong-willed godly adult
Putting Chic Tracts on the desks in middle school
Working at the Christian Supply Center Las Vegas Nevada

PREPARATION TO SPEAK TO A ROUGHER AUDIENCE
Teaching high school
Becoming a female cop
Working with first responders and military
High School drug bust undercover agent

BECOMING A STRONG-WILLED MOM
Twins with vastly different personalities
Focus on the Family reached out to her
Authored 14 books
How she helped her strong-willed and her compliant twin boys

Bonus Tips: FIVE THINGS THAT DON’T WORK WITH STRONG-WILLED CHILDREN
Around min 40(Trigger phrases that will cause us to both go down in flames)

UNEXPECTED DIVORCE, BROKENNESS & REMARRIAGE
Lies and a crumbling foundation
Blindsided and completely unanticipated
Counseling and great effort to save her marriage
Struggling single Mom raising 12 year old twins
Never closer to her Abba Father
Working with Focus on The Family, Kings Schools, Family Life Today
Varying ministry responses to her divorce
Overall she was supported
Always speaking well of her ex
After 4 years, began dating
Dating and marrying Jack Tally, a wonderful Christian man, now 14 years married
Apple Street Business and Ministry, growth and provision
An international ministry

THE P.S.
Cynthia answers these questions and More:
How can we see revival in our churches in America?

What would you say to Christians who are struggling with motivation post-
pandemic?

What can you say to people that are going through the most difficult time of their
lives?

----------------------------

Search CynthiaTobias in all of the places. She has wonderful resources available

Guest Quotes:
“In the city of sin, I was surrounded and grounded, and focused on Christ. The
Jesus music coming in, the ‘honk if you love Jesus’, The Way, The Living Bible, all
the music groups that came through, I got in on that part. It would have been so
easy to fall away into the secular part God had a plan, and that is where he kept
me, in the hollow of his hand, right there at Christian Supply Center, Las Vegas,
Nevada.”

“I heard them pray out loud for us every day. Morning and night they had
devotions, on their own, as well as with us. My dad would very quickly if we had an
issue or a problem he would say, ‘let’s pray about this. Let’s find out what God
wants us to do.” I grew up believing that’s what you did, that if you didn’t have any
idea what to do, you always went to God. My dad reflected that constantly. You
cannot underestimate the power of your parents, especially your dad, and the
power of example.”

“I found out that you get hired for all of the things you get in trouble for at school.
That was eye opening. Employers are looking for someone with high energy level,
good social skills, critical thinking, all of the things we are trying to discourage in
school. So I was able to come back and put my lessons and what I was teaching
them in context.”

“I learned that you just don’t give ultimatums to strong-willed children. If you use
them, you both go down in flames.”

“My favorite speakers are those, that if I walk away, I don’t remember what they
wore, or exactly a lot about them, I just remember the message. And that’s what I
strive to be.”

“The harder you are persecuted, the closer you come to Christ or the further you
walk away. There is really not much in between.”


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We would love to hear how the Lord has encouraged you through this story at lfhpodcast@gmail.com

For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3SSRS3R]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50923351Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:00:02 +0000PurposelyA strong-willed child. When was the last time you heard a parent say they have a strong-willed child, and were happy about it? This phrase usually has negative connotations and thoughts that fill our minds. But what if it didn’t? What if upon...
Cynthia Tobias was a strong-willed child, and is now a strong-willed adult, a humble force impacting our world for God’s kingdom. In her story you will hear the deep impact her loving Father and upbringing made on her life, and how the Lord she has trusted in from youth, has shaped who she is and how she ministers now, with her dear husband of 14 years, Jack Talley, in Bonney Lake, Washington.

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
-----
Topics Shared:

A STRONG-WILLED CHILD, BELOVED BY HER FATHER
Nazarene holiness preacher dad
Admiring and watching her parents
Pastoring in Reno and Vegas
At 16, she spoke at the rescue mission
Strong-willed child, beloved
Church pianist, organist and janitor
Learned to work hard and meet the need
My father modeled for me as a strong-willed child how I could one day be, as a
strong-willed godly adult
Putting Chic Tracts on the desks in middle school
Working at the Christian Supply Center Las Vegas Nevada

PREPARATION TO SPEAK TO A ROUGHER AUDIENCE
Teaching high school
Becoming a female cop
Working with first responders and military
High School drug bust undercover agent

BECOMING A STRONG-WILLED MOM
Twins with vastly different personalities
Focus on the Family reached out to her
Authored 14 books
How she helped her strong-willed and her compliant twin boys

Bonus Tips: FIVE THINGS THAT DON’T WORK WITH STRONG-WILLED CHILDREN
Around min 40(Trigger phrases that will cause us to both go down in flames)

UNEXPECTED DIVORCE, BROKENNESS & REMARRIAGE
Lies and a crumbling foundation
Blindsided and completely unanticipated
Counseling and great effort to save her marriage
Struggling single Mom raising 12 year old twins
Never closer to her Abba Father
Working with Focus on The Family, Kings Schools, Family Life Today
Varying ministry responses to her divorce
Overall she was supported
Always speaking well of her ex
After 4 years, began dating
Dating and marrying Jack Tally, a wonderful Christian man, now 14 years married
Apple Street Business and Ministry, growth and provision
An international ministry

THE P.S.
Cynthia answers these questions and More:
How can we see revival in our churches in America?

What would you say to Christians who are struggling with motivation post-
pandemic?

What can you say to people that are going through the most difficult time of their
lives?

----------------------------

Search CynthiaTobias in all of the places. She has wonderful resources available

Guest Quotes:
“In the city of sin, I was surrounded and grounded, and focused on Christ. The
Jesus music coming in, the ‘honk if you love Jesus’, The Way, The Living Bible, all
the music groups that came through, I got in on that part. It would have been so
easy to fall away into the secular part God had a plan, and that is where he kept
me, in the hollow of his hand, right there at Christian Supply Center, Las Vegas,
Nevada.”

“I heard them pray out loud for us every day. Morning and night they had
devotions, on their own, as well as with us. My dad would very...]]>4295christianparenting,christianwomenleaders,christianwomenspeakers,cynthiatobias,cynthiatobiasauthor,divorcesupport,faithstory,jesusismylord,lettersfromhomepodcast,lovingparents,parentingyourstrongwilledchild,pnwpodcast,seattlepodcast,seattlepodcaster,seattlewomen,singlemomlife,strongwilledchild,strongwilledkids,thegreatestislove,youcantmakemefalse56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-unmasking-chris-archuleta--50790954
Chris Archuleta was faking his spirituality as a pastor, so much so, that his family didn’t even know. This went on for years, until through a series of painful events, God helped him take that mask off. He shares with us that painful, but healing process, and how His loving God captured his heart, and restored him back to ministry.

Lk 9:23- “And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me’.”
------------------------------------------
Topics Shared:

LEARNING TO LIVE A DOUBLE LIFE
He thought his ethnicity was ‘christian’
Intense Biblical upbringing
Traumatic event caused deep hostility as a teen
Mean kid, who picked on others, fights
Great academics
Living a double life, rule following at home trouble at school
Pretending to be perfect

HIS MASK COMES OFF
Changed at a teen retreat
Baseball player
Dad started a church, his brother was the youth pastor
Maybe I am next
Reading for his own, and starting speaking publicly
Out of his comfort zone, classic introvert
Nervous to speak, hiding his shyness (chewed gum)
Compromising his faith in a relationship
Let go as a pastor
Married
Fired from a bunch of jobs
Became a phony and a fake as a pastor and worship leader
His wife didn’t even know
The spirit had left him and he didn’t even know it
Combining church ministry with his family was a train wreck
Family relationships were strained

VULNERABILITY & TRANSFORMATION
Parenting changed him, his daughter is his world and his son is his heart.
Suicidal low and a call that changed him.
The death of a godly man and the birth of another.
Vulnerability with a pastor that reached out.
The mask comes off
Restored as a pastor

Chris's Podcast:
Your Church Friends Podcast

Chris Quotes:
“My marriage, all of the faking and the phoniness, I couldn’t do it and I snapped.
We were now arguing all of the time. I couldn’t carry the weight I was carrying. I
couldn’t do the things that I was doing. I couldn’t fake it any more, and I felt that I
was letting everyone down.”

“My prayers in public, you couldn’t tell that I was not praying at all. When I was
praying at churches or leadership meetings, you just couldn’t tell because I had
gotten so good at faking it.
And I had gotten really good at burying the feeling of being a phony. And I was
getting away with it. And that is the part that scared me the most.”

“That was probably my biggest mistake in ministry, that I thought I was the guy
shouldering everything went into His strengths.God. . I never went into His grace
and love to power me through it. II never said. ’God this is your ministry. It was
mine. I personalized it so much, that I never gave it to God. So when it started
crumbling, it was me. I fell apart. It was my mistake. And then I got angry at God. I
became your classic prodigal son older brother. But what about me, and I became
very angry at God.”

“You have to get the mask off, and the easiest way is accountability. God didn’t
design us to be alone. If you look at animals in nature, the one the lion gets is the
animal that is by itself. The enemy comes after us when we are alone.”

“The biggest struggle in the church today is the lack of authenticity. If hypocrisy at
its root is a lie, authenticity is the truth. If we were just more truthful at church. If
we could just remove the facades of ‘God is good all the time which isn’t a lie, but
yeah ‘life sucks, life hurts, I am struggling with this, to find someone to be honest
with, and to be honest with God.”


——————————————

We would love to hear how the Lord has encouraged you through this story at lfhpodcast@gmail.com

For more everyday extraordinary faith stories:
We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.
Show Notes & Transcription: https://bit.ly/3SjsaWa]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50790954Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:00:02 +0000PurposelyHave you ever had the feeling that your life, what people see, and the reality of your heart are so far apart it is like you are wearing a mask. Chris Archuleta was faking his spirituality as a pastor, so much so, that his family didn’t even know....
Chris Archuleta was faking his spirituality as a pastor, so much so, that his family didn’t even know. This went on for years, until through a series of painful events, God helped him take that mask off. He shares with us that painful, but healing process, and how His loving God captured his heart, and restored him back to ministry.

Lk 9:23- “And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me’.”
------------------------------------------
Topics Shared:

LEARNING TO LIVE A DOUBLE LIFE
He thought his ethnicity was ‘christian’
Intense Biblical upbringing
Traumatic event caused deep hostility as a teen
Mean kid, who picked on others, fights
Great academics
Living a double life, rule following at home trouble at school
Pretending to be perfect

HIS MASK COMES OFF
Changed at a teen retreat
Baseball player
Dad started a church, his brother was the youth pastor
Maybe I am next
Reading for his own, and starting speaking publicly
Out of his comfort zone, classic introvert
Nervous to speak, hiding his shyness (chewed gum)
Compromising his faith in a relationship
Let go as a pastor
Married
Fired from a bunch of jobs
Became a phony and a fake as a pastor and worship leader
His wife didn’t even know
The spirit had left him and he didn’t even know it
Combining church ministry with his family was a train wreck
Family relationships were strained

VULNERABILITY & TRANSFORMATION
Parenting changed him, his daughter is his world and his son is his heart.
Suicidal low and a call that changed him.
The death of a godly man and the birth of another.
Vulnerability with a pastor that reached out.
The mask comes off
Restored as a pastor

Chris's Podcast:
Your Church Friends Podcast

Chris Quotes:
“My marriage, all of the faking and the phoniness, I couldn’t do it and I snapped.
We were now arguing all of the time. I couldn’t carry the weight I was carrying. I
couldn’t do the things that I was doing. I couldn’t fake it any more, and I felt that I
was letting everyone down.”

“My prayers in public, you couldn’t tell that I was not praying at all. When I was
praying at churches or leadership meetings, you just couldn’t tell because I had
gotten so good at faking it.
And I had gotten really good at burying the feeling of being a phony. And I was
getting away with it. And that is the part that scared me the most.”

“That was probably my biggest mistake in ministry, that I thought I was the guy
shouldering everything went into His strengths.God. . I never went into His grace
and love to power me through it. II never said. ’God this is your ministry. It was
mine. I personalized it so much, that I never gave it to God. So when it started
crumbling, it was me. I fell apart. It was my mistake. And then I got angry at God. I
became your classic prodigal son older brother. But what about me, and I became
very angry at God.”

“You have to get the mask off, and the easiest way is accountability. God didn’t
design us to be alone. If you look at animals in nature, the one the lion gets is the
animal that is by itself. The enemy comes after us when we are alone.”

“The biggest struggle in the church today is the lack of authenticity. If hypocrisy at
its root is a lie, authenticity is the truth. If we were just more truthful at church. If
we could just remove the facades of ‘God is good all the time which isn’t a lie, but
yeah ‘life sucks, life hurts, I am struggling with this, to find someone to be...]]>4393angerandresentment,christianpodcaster,dadpodcaster,everydayextraordinary,faithstory,highfunctioningdepression,lettersfromhomepodcast,marriagerestoration,meanspirited,nobodyknows#pastorvulnerabilit,ocdawareness,overcoming #yourchurchfriends,strategiesfordepression,suicideawareness,transformedlife,unmasked,vulnerabilityisstrength,worshiphealsfalse55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-a-mom-camille-joy--50586734Jeremiah 29:11-"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

Topics Shared:

A LOVING MOTHER
Middle child syndrome not like her siblings
Needing her dad
Told she was pretty
Confident in her beauty
Boy crazy, rebellion bubbling, bad friends, popularity, materialism
Her sister was the rising scholar
Near the projects
Skipping school, kicked out of the magnet school
Mom worked hard, the bread winner

GANG LIFE & TEEN PREGNANCY
Pregnant at 15, Teen House Centers (given everything w/o parent approval)
Senior boyfriend baby daddy in a gang, The Bloods
Joined a girl gang, The Hot Girls
Saved from death
Her mom finds out at 20 weeks
Her mom taught her how to be a mom
Hitting her groove, working, good grades

ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP & ESCAPE
Abusive relationship with an older man, lied about his age, way older
Lured by materialism
Another baby at 18, 19 and 21 (she was 18, he was 42)
Isolation & set aside

The decision to leave, tried to leave 20 times (left with nothing)
Saved at 21
The moment she knew she had to leave
Escape from abuse
Her mother helped her escape
Her mother believed in her
Loses a custody battle to the abuser
Suicidal
9 years for them to be fully returned to her

SINGLE MOM RESTORATION & HEALING
A brand new start
Joys on her mother's couch
Finding her inner warrior

Camille Quotes:
"He was a hustler. It was a fast-paced life with a lot of money for a young girl.
Before you knew it, I was looking like Mary J. Blige in the 90's, with a gold ring on every finger, two gold chains, Jordans on my feet, driving a Red Range Rover. And all of that was a mirage for what the enemy had in store for me."
"I probably tried to leave 20 times."
"It was my mother, my beautiful mother, who saved me from that, who then began to bring me to her church, who helped me to heal, who helped me to know that God had great plans for my life still."
"They are kids for a little while, but they are adults for so much longer."
"Just know that God has a plan even for the ugly parts."
"I am so proud to be an autistic mom."

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Show Notes & Transcription: https://onpurposely.com/the-power-of-mom-with-camille-joy/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50586734Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:00:03 +0000PurposelyCan you imagine being a mother of 4 at age 21, and stuck in an abusive relationship with a man you thought was someone different? It is in that very season the Lord reached out and saved Camille Joy. Her story of escape, a fresh start, and an even...Jeremiah 29:11-"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

Topics Shared:

A LOVING MOTHER
Middle child syndrome not like her siblings
Needing her dad
Told she was pretty
Confident in her beauty
Boy crazy, rebellion bubbling, bad friends, popularity, materialism
Her sister was the rising scholar
Near the projects
Skipping school, kicked out of the magnet school
Mom worked hard, the bread winner

GANG LIFE & TEEN PREGNANCY
Pregnant at 15, Teen House Centers (given everything w/o parent approval)
Senior boyfriend baby daddy in a gang, The Bloods
Joined a girl gang, The Hot Girls
Saved from death
Her mom finds out at 20 weeks
Her mom taught her how to be a mom
Hitting her groove, working, good grades

ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP & ESCAPE
Abusive relationship with an older man, lied about his age, way older
Lured by materialism
Another baby at 18, 19 and 21 (she was 18, he was 42)
Isolation & set aside

The decision to leave, tried to leave 20 times (left with nothing)
Saved at 21
The moment she knew she had to leave
Escape from abuse
Her mother helped her escape
Her mother believed in her
Loses a custody battle to the abuser
Suicidal
9 years for them to be fully returned to her

SINGLE MOM RESTORATION & HEALING
A brand new start
Joys on her mother's couch
Finding her inner warrior

Camille Quotes:
"He was a hustler. It was a fast-paced life with a lot of money for a young girl.
Before you knew it, I was looking like Mary J. Blige in the 90's, with a gold ring on every finger, two gold chains, Jordans on my feet, driving a Red Range Rover. And all of that was a mirage for what the enemy had in store for me."
"I probably tried to leave 20 times."
"It was my mother, my beautiful mother, who saved me from that, who then began to bring me to her church, who helped me to heal, who helped me to know that God had great plans for my life still."
"They are kids for a little while, but they are adults for so much longer."
"Just know that God has a plan even for the ugly parts."
"I am so proud to be an autistic mom."

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Show Notes & Transcription: https://onpurposely.com/the-power-of-mom-with-camille-joy/]]>3833abusesurvivor,autismawareness,camillejoy,changedlife,christfollower,christianpodcasts,christianwomen,christianwomenleaders,christianwomenspeakers,clubhouse,escapefromabuse,everydayextraordinary,faithstory,freshstart,onpurposely,singlemom,socialmediainfluencer,spreakerpodcast,storyofescape,transformedlifefalse54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/soul-baring-vulnerability-nii-akofio-sowah--50053083
Overcome by the weight of his inner struggles, and contradictions, Nii shares everything… the love and death of his mother, the abuse by a Catholic priest, the suicidal thoughts and the contradictions he was wrestling with. His wife, his children, and his church were hearing this for the first time.

The Lord has moved greatly in and through Nii, before, during and after this pivotal moment. You won’t want to miss this everyday extraordinary faith story, which starts in a privileged home in Ghana.

IJohn 3:16- “By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.”

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Topics Shared:

Growing up in Ghana
Mama’s boy, with an absent father
Forced to go to church
Mother dies in childbirth
Moving into his aunt’s home, now mom
Abused once by a Catholic priest, and not able to speak about it
Confusion and rebellious years ensue
Kicked out of many private schools
Unplanned pregnancy and marriage
Joining the military
Living a life of lies
His father is extradited from Canada and is saved in an American prison
Spontaneous confession of major struggles before church on a Livestream
The result of his vulnerability
The desire to honor his family
Fostering

Nii Quotes:

SINGLE MOTHER
“My dad did send money, but money doesn’t really fix anything. Money doesn’t give you happiness. Money doesn’t bring back your loved one that died. It helps in certain ways, but it can’t hold me when I’m sad and afraid as a little boy. Money can’t do that like a mother’s love.”

ADOPTION
“You can make that change in a child. And if you are fighting it, ask God, and God will give you that one child, that forever in that child’s life, they will always remember you.”

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Overcome by the weight of his inner struggles, and contradictions, Nii shares everything… the love and death of his mother, the abuse by a Catholic priest, the suicidal thoughts and the contradictions he was wrestling with. His wife, his children, and his church were hearing this for the first time.

The Lord has moved greatly in and through Nii, before, during and after this pivotal moment. You won’t want to miss this everyday extraordinary faith story, which starts in a privileged home in Ghana.

IJohn 3:16- “By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.”

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Topics Shared:

Growing up in Ghana
Mama’s boy, with an absent father
Forced to go to church
Mother dies in childbirth
Moving into his aunt’s home, now mom
Abused once by a Catholic priest, and not able to speak about it
Confusion and rebellious years ensue
Kicked out of many private schools
Unplanned pregnancy and marriage
Joining the military
Living a life of lies
His father is extradited from Canada and is saved in an American prison
Spontaneous confession of major struggles before church on a Livestream
The result of his vulnerability
The desire to honor his family
Fostering

Nii Quotes:

SINGLE MOTHER
“My dad did send money, but money doesn’t really fix anything. Money doesn’t give you happiness. Money doesn’t bring back your loved one that died. It helps in certain ways, but it can’t hold me when I’m sad and afraid as a little boy. Money can’t do that like a mother’s love.”

ADOPTION
“You can make that change in a child. And if you are fighting it, ask God, and God will give you that one child, that forever in that child’s life, they will always remember you.”

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You will hear her extremely difficult childhood. You will also hear how the Lord saved her, and and has become the hero of her story. And now, as she is still healing, she has a worldwide ministry helping others who have suffered from PTSD, and abuse. Seen, Known, Loved and Heard.

Joel 2:25 “I will restore the years the locust has stolen form you.”

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Topics Shared:
Home was a war zone, locked in rooms, no beds, not fed, not protected, abused
Pedaling boiled peanuts on the street at age 7
Her church pastor called the authorities
Rejected by her Mother, parental rights were terminated
Spent 18 months with her pastor and family, the Dunnings
Slept in a bed for the first time at age 10
Moved to Faith Children’s Home, now Hope International Ministries
Feelings of intense rejection
35 other kids in Victory Faith, with Mom and Dad McGowan (Dr. Lundy and Jackie McGowan)
Sharing room with 5 other girls
Loved for who she was, not for what she did
Since 1968 the children’s home has 1005 subsisted on donations
Traveling and singing at churches all over the region
On a Greyhound bus with “Faith Children’s Home” painted on the side
Hope Christian School Years, College
Forgiveness and healing with her Mom
Bad Decisions
Rocky marriage
Domestic Violence and PTSD
Losing family
Writing her book and Podcasting
Seen, Known, Heard, Loved and Valued

Amy Quotes:
“When I hear the word ‘home’, I think of a dorm settled on 45 acres in Tampa Bay Florida, with 35 other kids, 5 other girls in the room with me. I think of gross food, that one eats at an institution like a children’s home, but I think of, that was the time when I was loved for who I was, not for what I did or what I could bring to the table.”

“I love back then and even now, some Jesus because He is my everything. I think somehow I recognized that there was no way to make it through. He is the only one who has never left me.”

“There was a group of women that I could tell about my domestic violence, what was going on at home, and they loved me back to life by pushing me to the throne of Jesus and being His hands and feet.”

Amy Watson’s Podcast: Wednesdays With Watson Podcast


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]]>Buzzsprout-10096308Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000Purposely Loved in a foster home with 35 other kids. And only having slept in a real bed for the first time at age 10. Can you imagine what life in that home might be like? Or what trauma you would go through, just to get to that point? You will hear her...
You will hear her extremely difficult childhood. You will also hear how the Lord saved her, and and has become the hero of her story. And now, as she is still healing, she has a worldwide ministry helping others who have suffered from PTSD, and abuse. Seen, Known, Loved and Heard.

Joel 2:25 “I will restore the years the locust has stolen form you.”

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Topics Shared:
Home was a war zone, locked in rooms, no beds, not fed, not protected, abused
Pedaling boiled peanuts on the street at age 7
Her church pastor called the authorities
Rejected by her Mother, parental rights were terminated
Spent 18 months with her pastor and family, the Dunnings
Slept in a bed for the first time at age 10
Moved to Faith Children’s Home, now Hope International Ministries
Feelings of intense rejection
35 other kids in Victory Faith, with Mom and Dad McGowan (Dr. Lundy and Jackie McGowan)
Sharing room with 5 other girls
Loved for who she was, not for what she did
Since 1968 the children’s home has 1005 subsisted on donations
Traveling and singing at churches all over the region
On a Greyhound bus with “Faith Children’s Home” painted on the side
Hope Christian School Years, College
Forgiveness and healing with her Mom
Bad Decisions
Rocky marriage
Domestic Violence and PTSD
Losing family
Writing her book and Podcasting
Seen, Known, Heard, Loved and Valued

Amy Quotes:
“When I hear the word ‘home’, I think of a dorm settled on 45 acres in Tampa Bay Florida, with 35 other kids, 5 other girls in the room with me. I think of gross food, that one eats at an institution like a children’s home, but I think of, that was the time when I was loved for who I was, not for what I did or what I could bring to the table.”

“I love back then and even now, some Jesus because He is my everything. I think somehow I recognized that there was no way to make it through. He is the only one who has never left me.”

“There was a group of women that I could tell about my domestic violence, what was going on at home, and they loved me back to life by pushing me to the throne of Jesus and being His hands and feet.”

Amy Watson’s Podcast: Wednesdays With Watson Podcast


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]]>4289amy watson,childhood trauma,domestic violence,dr. lundy and jackie mcgowan,everyday extraordinary,faith children's home,faith stories,foster home,hope chri,jesus heals,jesus restores,letters from home,meg glesener,ptsd,wednesdays with watsonfalse52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-and-loving-out-loud-raven-hartwell--50053077
Raven Hartwell has a beautiful love story of redemption, that she so lovingly and vulnerably shares. She has a wonderful childlike faith, and you can hear that 100% trust in her God as she shares. You will be so encouraged. Raven and her husband Keith love and serve the Lord with their precious sons, influencing this world for good.

Rev. 12:11- “And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. “

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Topics Shared:
Happy childhood
Struggles with rejection
Cutting to deal with the pain
72 hours in psych ward
Forgiveness and letting go
Favored by God
High school diploma struggle and gift
Married at 20 without parents approval
In laws cause major stress
Marital infidelity early in marriage
It took years to forgive herself
Learning to love each other again
Starting their family
A third pregnancy
Unexpected stillbirth in 2020
Pandemic hospital protocol
Precious Kyler
Freedom from the grip of grief
Isaiah 54
Time to tell their story
Helping thousands on social media
Starting a marriage podcast

Raven Quotes:

“He has always favored me, and He has always seen me when I thought my parents didn’t.”
“I was experiencing rejection from a family that I really wanted to marry into forever.”
“I think people don’t understand. They underestimate how much of an impact family has on your marriage. It is really vital to be of one accord as a couple.”
“There is power in forgiveness. You feel free when you are forgiven.”
“I have never been one to enjoy grief. I don’t believe it is a beautiful thing. It is not something that you can sit in. It really can put pressure on you, into questioning your life and holding you back from life, that God has given you to move forward.”


References:
Raven Hartwell’s podcast: “Beyond The Altar”

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]]>Buzzsprout-9312148Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000PurposelyHave you made a mistake, a really big one, early on in marriage? Did you think your marriage was over? Our society is so prone to cancel for the smallest of transgressions. But not God. God wants to not only completely heal us, but to have our healing...
Raven Hartwell has a beautiful love story of redemption, that she so lovingly and vulnerably shares. She has a wonderful childlike faith, and you can hear that 100% trust in her God as she shares. You will be so encouraged. Raven and her husband Keith love and serve the Lord with their precious sons, influencing this world for good.

Rev. 12:11- “And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. “

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Topics Shared:
Happy childhood
Struggles with rejection
Cutting to deal with the pain
72 hours in psych ward
Forgiveness and letting go
Favored by God
High school diploma struggle and gift
Married at 20 without parents approval
In laws cause major stress
Marital infidelity early in marriage
It took years to forgive herself
Learning to love each other again
Starting their family
A third pregnancy
Unexpected stillbirth in 2020
Pandemic hospital protocol
Precious Kyler
Freedom from the grip of grief
Isaiah 54
Time to tell their story
Helping thousands on social media
Starting a marriage podcast

Raven Quotes:

“He has always favored me, and He has always seen me when I thought my parents didn’t.”
“I was experiencing rejection from a family that I really wanted to marry into forever.”
“I think people don’t understand. They underestimate how much of an impact family has on your marriage. It is really vital to be of one accord as a couple.”
“There is power in forgiveness. You feel free when you are forgiven.”
“I have never been one to enjoy grief. I don’t believe it is a beautiful thing. It is not something that you can sit in. It really can put pressure on you, into questioning your life and holding you back from life, that God has given you to move forward.”


References:
Raven Hartwell’s podcast: “Beyond The Altar”

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]]>3394cancel culture,everyday extraordinary,faith story,favored by god,infidelity & learning to love,kyler,letters from home,letters from home podcast,living and loving out loud,meg glesener,not cancelled,raven hartwell,stillbirth healingfalse51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-your-life-s-great-message-bonus-episode--50053075
You will hear from Markus Watson, Lee Ann Mancini, Renod Bejjani, Ami Shroyer, Joe Delagrave, Sue Donaldson and Rodney Olsen. Last year, I discovered the great theme and message of my own life. You will hear my answer, as well as several other of my family members. Here is a peek:

John 14:3 “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”

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Related Episodes:
1. Ep. 44- “Falsely Accused Pastor” God’s Beloved, Markus Watson 
2. Ep. 45- “Family Honor” The Story of The Real Jerry Dugan
3. Ep. 46- “Raising Lee Ann” A Tale of Italy, Alzheimers and Strong Foundations
4. Ep. 47’-“Kidnapped and Tortured” Renod Bejjani’s Story of Hope
5. Ep. 48 “Loved for 100 Years in 20” Ami Shroyer
6. Ep. 49 “Quadriplegic Paralympian for Team Jesus” Joe Delagrave 

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]]>Buzzsprout-8965325Sat, 25 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000PurposelyWhat is the great message and theme of your life? Would finding the answer to this question make a difference? In my last several podcast episodes I asked this question of my guests, and have put together an audio montage of their answers. The answers...
You will hear from Markus Watson, Lee Ann Mancini, Renod Bejjani, Ami Shroyer, Joe Delagrave, Sue Donaldson and Rodney Olsen. Last year, I discovered the great theme and message of my own life. You will hear my answer, as well as several other of my family members. Here is a peek:

John 14:3 “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”

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Related Episodes:
1. Ep. 44- “Falsely Accused Pastor” God’s Beloved, Markus Watson 
2. Ep. 45- “Family Honor” The Story of The Real Jerry Dugan
3. Ep. 46- “Raising Lee Ann” A Tale of Italy, Alzheimers and Strong Foundations
4. Ep. 47’-“Kidnapped and Tortured” Renod Bejjani’s Story of Hope
5. Ep. 48 “Loved for 100 Years in 20” Ami Shroyer
6. Ep. 49 “Quadriplegic Paralympian for Team Jesus” Joe Delagrave 

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]]>1741christian podcasters,everyday extraordinary,faith stories,finding your life's great mess,finding your why,letters from home,letters from home podcast,meg glesener,seattle podcaster,the great message and theme offalse50bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quadriplegic-paralympian-for-team-jesus-joe-delagrave--50053079
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

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Topics Shared:
Soaking up affirmation from coaches
His goal in high school was being a college athlete
Supportive parents
Birth father in prison, missed Joe’s entire childhood
It wasn’t 15 years for some crazy offense, it was choices over and over
Drugs, check fraud, not paying his rent
At 13 God spoke to him about being a speaker
His battle between pleasing people or pleasing God
Football Scholarship to Winona State in Mn.
Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin and the back sloughs of Mississippi
Boating accident
Spinal cord injury levels
Joe’s neck snaps at the C6 and C7, and he blacks out
Rescue boat, ambulance, then med flighted to the local hospital
The Asia Test proves his spinal injury
Airlifted to LaCrosse Hospital for surgery to fuse his C6 and 7
Complete quadriplegic or incomplete quadriplegic?
Don Beebee House of Speed shirt cut off
Opening his eyes to Prov. 3:5-6, and a newly-abled world
Surrounded by loving family
The God of 2nd chances
Functioning as an incomplete C6 and C7 quadriplegic
God softens his heart toward his dad
Visiting his birth father in prison
Reconciliation and forgiveness in one life-changing encounter
Marriage, babies and adaptive sports
Discovering wheelchair rugby
An athlete again
Preparing, making and medaling in the Paralympics
A plan of 3’s

Joe’s Quotes:
“Are we on fire for God, or on fire for what people think? A lot of times those two don’t coexist very well.”
“As my athletic career was taking off, my relationship with Jesus was completely going the opposite way.”
“Going through sports and you see the dads coaching their kids, I was so jealous of the relationship.”
“We never know what kind of impact we make by simply being kind.”


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Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

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Topics Shared:
Soaking up affirmation from coaches
His goal in high school was being a college athlete
Supportive parents
Birth father in prison, missed Joe’s entire childhood
It wasn’t 15 years for some crazy offense, it was choices over and over
Drugs, check fraud, not paying his rent
At 13 God spoke to him about being a speaker
His battle between pleasing people or pleasing God
Football Scholarship to Winona State in Mn.
Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin and the back sloughs of Mississippi
Boating accident
Spinal cord injury levels
Joe’s neck snaps at the C6 and C7, and he blacks out
Rescue boat, ambulance, then med flighted to the local hospital
The Asia Test proves his spinal injury
Airlifted to LaCrosse Hospital for surgery to fuse his C6 and 7
Complete quadriplegic or incomplete quadriplegic?
Don Beebee House of Speed shirt cut off
Opening his eyes to Prov. 3:5-6, and a newly-abled world
Surrounded by loving family
The God of 2nd chances
Functioning as an incomplete C6 and C7 quadriplegic
God softens his heart toward his dad
Visiting his birth father in prison
Reconciliation and forgiveness in one life-changing encounter
Marriage, babies and adaptive sports
Discovering wheelchair rugby
An athlete again
Preparing, making and medaling in the Paralympics
A plan of 3’s

Joe’s Quotes:
“Are we on fire for God, or on fire for what people think? A lot of times those two don’t coexist very well.”
“As my athletic career was taking off, my relationship with Jesus was completely going the opposite way.”
“Going through sports and you see the dads coaching their kids, I was so jealous of the relationship.”
“We never know what kind of impact we make by simply being kind.”


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Heb. 12:1-“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”
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Topics Shared:
Beloved little follower of the Lord
Uncommon faith
Creative child whose wings were clipped
Lived in 21 different houses before 21
Jesus clubs and writing music
Friend-zoned Bill Gaither’s nephew
Skipped graduation to travel around the country singing
Severed parental relationship made right
Meeting the love of her life
“Miracle of Mercy” Mike’s life song
Quick & happy marriage
Working at Andy Stanley’s church, their Atlanta years
Starting a family wholeness center
The 5/11 Wholeness Journey
Mike gets suddenly ill
The Doctors fumble his care
Medicinal toxicity and dehydration sets in
One last visit
Horrible passing
Superman
Loved for 100 years in 20
Fields of daisies
Name on the front of the building
A voice for strong homes

Ami Quotes:
“I always want purpose, not closure. You can’t close off a love like this. We are not meant to. We need to continue to live wide open with purpose.”
“It literally feels like he is on a trip before we get there, but he just got there first.”
“The night that he passed away my daughter said ‘Mom, now it’s even. And I said, ‘what do you mean?’ And she said, ‘Well the two babies that are in heaven have Dad, and you have us. It’s even.”
My son said, “I’ve been thinking, I could be really angry with God that I am 12 and Sadie is 8, and that this would happen, but I got to thinking, if this were going to happen some day anyway, I would rather that it happen when I’m 12 and Sadie is 8, because if it were later in life, you would be all alone, and right now you have us.”

Resources:
Elizabeth Elliot “Path of Suffering”

Podcast:
Journey Through Fields of Daisies 

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]]>Buzzsprout-8635354Sun, 06 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000PurposelyLoved for 100 years in 20. Not everyone gets to experience a love like this. Ami did. As a traveling teen musician, she met the love of her life. They start their marriage in love and soon after they start their family. While serving the Lord as a...
Heb. 12:1-“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”
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Topics Shared:
Beloved little follower of the Lord
Uncommon faith
Creative child whose wings were clipped
Lived in 21 different houses before 21
Jesus clubs and writing music
Friend-zoned Bill Gaither’s nephew
Skipped graduation to travel around the country singing
Severed parental relationship made right
Meeting the love of her life
“Miracle of Mercy” Mike’s life song
Quick & happy marriage
Working at Andy Stanley’s church, their Atlanta years
Starting a family wholeness center
The 5/11 Wholeness Journey
Mike gets suddenly ill
The Doctors fumble his care
Medicinal toxicity and dehydration sets in
One last visit
Horrible passing
Superman
Loved for 100 years in 20
Fields of daisies
Name on the front of the building
A voice for strong homes

Ami Quotes:
“I always want purpose, not closure. You can’t close off a love like this. We are not meant to. We need to continue to live wide open with purpose.”
“It literally feels like he is on a trip before we get there, but he just got there first.”
“The night that he passed away my daughter said ‘Mom, now it’s even. And I said, ‘what do you mean?’ And she said, ‘Well the two babies that are in heaven have Dad, and you have us. It’s even.”
My son said, “I’ve been thinking, I could be really angry with God that I am 12 and Sadie is 8, and that this would happen, but I got to thinking, if this were going to happen some day anyway, I would rather that it happen when I’m 12 and Sadie is 8, because if it were later in life, you would be all alone, and right now you have us.”

Resources:
Elizabeth Elliot “Path of Suffering”

Podcast:
Journey Through Fields of Daisies 

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]]>4774a love like this,everyday extraordinary,faith stories,family wholeness,fields of daisies,letters from home,letters from home podcast,loved for 100 years,medicinal toxicity,meg glesener,misdiagnosis,once in a lifetime love,uncommon faithfalse48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-and-tortured-renod-bejjani-s-story-of-hope--50053078
IICor. 5:20-“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.”

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Points Shared:
Born in Bagdad, Iraq in a Christian Lebanese family
Raised in an Islamic ruled nation
Non-Muslims had less rights and freedoms
Unorthodox home schooling
At 5 he spoke about Jesus to friends on the street
Kidnapped and tortured by an Islamic extremist
His narrow escape
This pattern continued for 7 years, spanning many countries
He discovers the meaning of the word kafir, ‘infidel’, someone who does not believe in the God of Islam.
Anger and hate grew in his 10 yr. old heart
At age 13, he fought in the Lebanese war between Christians and Muslims for survival, for 6 months, and was also in hiding.
Flying across the world from Tripoli Libya and finding his way around Los Angeles, at 13, alone.
Culture shock and bullying in the U.S.
Walking away from the Lord for 25 years
9/11 changes everything
Mission trip back to a Muslim country
I Hope Ministries is born.

Renod Bejjani Quotes:
“I packed my bags . I would line them up in the closet. I would sleep in the closet with my arm around my bags saying ‘Lord I want to wake up with my parents.”

“Today Islam is the 2nd largest religion in the world, and out in the West including in America, Islam has been doubling every 10 years, while Christianity is declining fast.”

Books-“Muslims: 5 Biblical Essentials Every Christian Must Know and Do”
“The Way to Paradise”

Related Episode:
Letters From Home Ep. 37-“Finding His Father” Michael McDonald


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]]>Buzzsprout-8551932Sat, 22 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000Purposely“Can you imagine a child being tortured for being a Christian, in several Islamic ruled nations over many years? And that child growing up at age 13, fighting in a war, for survival, because of being a Christian? Renod’s story is profound, and moving....
IICor. 5:20-“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.”

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Points Shared:
Born in Bagdad, Iraq in a Christian Lebanese family
Raised in an Islamic ruled nation
Non-Muslims had less rights and freedoms
Unorthodox home schooling
At 5 he spoke about Jesus to friends on the street
Kidnapped and tortured by an Islamic extremist
His narrow escape
This pattern continued for 7 years, spanning many countries
He discovers the meaning of the word kafir, ‘infidel’, someone who does not believe in the God of Islam.
Anger and hate grew in his 10 yr. old heart
At age 13, he fought in the Lebanese war between Christians and Muslims for survival, for 6 months, and was also in hiding.
Flying across the world from Tripoli Libya and finding his way around Los Angeles, at 13, alone.
Culture shock and bullying in the U.S.
Walking away from the Lord for 25 years
9/11 changes everything
Mission trip back to a Muslim country
I Hope Ministries is born.

Renod Bejjani Quotes:
“I packed my bags . I would line them up in the closet. I would sleep in the closet with my arm around my bags saying ‘Lord I want to wake up with my parents.”

“Today Islam is the 2nd largest religion in the world, and out in the West including in America, Islam has been doubling every 10 years, while Christianity is declining fast.”

Books-“Muslims: 5 Biblical Essentials Every Christian Must Know and Do”
“The Way to Paradise”

Related Episode:
Letters From Home Ep. 37-“Finding His Father” Michael McDonald


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]]>3412everyday extraordinary,faith stories,i hope ministries,islamic extremists,islamic ruled nation,kafir,kidnapped,lebanese upbringing,lebanese war,letters from home,torturedfalse47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raising-lee-ann-a-tale-of-italy-alzheimer-s-and-strong-foundations--50053082
IThes. 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

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Sharing Points:
Italian upbringing
Raised by a single mom
Saved from her mother’s abusive boyfriend
Fatherless upbringing
Saved from abuse
Not able to go to college
A young adult caregiver for her mother with Alzheimers
Mother with Alzheimers gets lost for days
Transition to a care facility
Marriage and family
SeaKids Ministry
Raising Christian Kids Podcast
The Brightest Minds in Children’s Spirituality
Her producer Cliff McDowell 23 Entertainment
Books turned into an animation series called SeaKids
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary Adjunct Professor
Ken Hamm “Answers in Genesis”

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]]>Buzzsprout-8479725Sat, 08 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000PurposelyLiving with Alzheimer’s. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a parent with Alzheimer’s living with you? How about as a young woman? Lee Ann shares her story of faith from a little Italian girl, who never knew her father. She was...
IThes. 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

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Sharing Points:
Italian upbringing
Raised by a single mom
Saved from her mother’s abusive boyfriend
Fatherless upbringing
Saved from abuse
Not able to go to college
A young adult caregiver for her mother with Alzheimers
Mother with Alzheimers gets lost for days
Transition to a care facility
Marriage and family
SeaKids Ministry
Raising Christian Kids Podcast
The Brightest Minds in Children’s Spirituality
Her producer Cliff McDowell 23 Entertainment
Books turned into an animation series called SeaKids
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary Adjunct Professor
Ken Hamm “Answers in Genesis”

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]]>2964adjunct professor,alzheimer's,everyday extraordinary,faith stories,italian,lee ann mancini,letters from home,letters from home podcast,raising christian kids,seakids,sea kids,seakids ministry,single momfalse46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/family-honor-the-story-of-the-real-jerry-dugan--50053080At 14, in his mind, his family name stood for trouble, heartbreak, bullying, racial microaggressions and brokenness. He had already been through so much in his young life. And this environment took a huge toll.
Jerry shares with us the life-changing prayers and loving God that lead him to a new family honor, and helped him to change the generational patterns that informed his childhood. He isn’t perfect, but he is The Real Jerry Dugan.

Jeremiah 1:5-“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

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Topics Shared:
Biracial childhood
Tiger Mom
Performance-based acceptance
Performance-based affection
Top Gun style bet to break up his parents
Heart-breaking divorce
The Army brushed a lot of things under the carpet
Suicide ideations and suicide attempts
Intervention
Loving foster home
Bullied by uncles in Ca.
His gentle father flips the switch to military policeman with army training
A turning point
Deployment to Kuwait, 1/’03-3/’03
Writing the ‘in case I die’ letter
War homecoming and seeing his kids for the first time

Quotes:
“When you are 7 or 8 years old and the amount of affection you are getting from your mom, the kind of attention you get from your mom is solely based on your performance in an activity, that sets a weird expectation.”

“In the movies they always have that ‘in case I die’ letter they hand to their buddy to hand off, but I was so convinced I was going to die, that I wrote my letter. I disguised the wording just enough so it didn’t freak my wife out when she read it, but it was there. Everything I wanted to say to her was in that letter. I folded it, and I mailed it that night. It was one last mail run before we crossed the border.”

“We as a church can do better, back off the condemnation, and demonstrate more of the Jesus who hung out with prostitutes and tax collectors and treated them with dignity, treated them with respect because he honored their dignity.”

References:

Beyond the Rut Podcast, Jerry Dugan Ted Talk, 

The Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
& Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/


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]]>Buzzsprout-8379470Sat, 24 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +0000PurposelyFamily honor. Does your family name bring you joy? For some it brings shame, and a deep desire to restore that honor. Jerry Dugan shares his story and journey to bring honor to his family name. At 14, in his mind, his family name stood for trouble,...At 14, in his mind, his family name stood for trouble, heartbreak, bullying, racial microaggressions and brokenness. He had already been through so much in his young life. And this environment took a huge toll.
Jerry shares with us the life-changing prayers and loving God that lead him to a new family honor, and helped him to change the generational patterns that informed his childhood. He isn’t perfect, but he is The Real Jerry Dugan.

Jeremiah 1:5-“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

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Topics Shared:
Biracial childhood
Tiger Mom
Performance-based acceptance
Performance-based affection
Top Gun style bet to break up his parents
Heart-breaking divorce
The Army brushed a lot of things under the carpet
Suicide ideations and suicide attempts
Intervention
Loving foster home
Bullied by uncles in Ca.
His gentle father flips the switch to military policeman with army training
A turning point
Deployment to Kuwait, 1/’03-3/’03
Writing the ‘in case I die’ letter
War homecoming and seeing his kids for the first time

Quotes:
“When you are 7 or 8 years old and the amount of affection you are getting from your mom, the kind of attention you get from your mom is solely based on your performance in an activity, that sets a weird expectation.”

“In the movies they always have that ‘in case I die’ letter they hand to their buddy to hand off, but I was so convinced I was going to die, that I wrote my letter. I disguised the wording just enough so it didn’t freak my wife out when she read it, but it was there. Everything I wanted to say to her was in that letter. I folded it, and I mailed it that night. It was one last mail run before we crossed the border.”

“We as a church can do better, back off the condemnation, and demonstrate more of the Jesus who hung out with prostitutes and tax collectors and treated them with dignity, treated them with respect because he honored their dignity.”

References:

Beyond the Rut Podcast, Jerry Dugan Ted Talk, 

The Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
& Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/


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]]>4813breaking generational patterns,everyday extraordinary,faith stories,family honor,god is working,kuwait,letters from home,restoring honor,suicidal ideations,the army,tiger mom,transformationfalse45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/falsely-accused-pastor-god-s-beloved-markus-watson--50053084
Jer. 31:3-“The Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.”

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Topics Shared:
Raised in faith
Aspiring Hollywood actor
A change of plans
Fuller Seminary
Pastoring his first church
Emergency meeting while on sabbatical
Accused of porn
Forensic analysis of his laptop
Turns into a potential criminal investigation
The FBI got involved
How the attorney knew he was innocent
Exonerated by the Presbytery
Voted out of his church
Flourish San Diego
Beyond Thingification
Pastor at Westmorland Community Presbyterian Church


Markus’ Quotes:

“The FBI had my laptop.”
“There are some good things that came out of this that were very painful at the time.”
” ‘Lord, I don’t deserve your love.’ What a terrible message to be telling myself over and over and over again.”
“I spent a lot of time in the Psalms, Psalms of lament.”
“I had this image of myself having lost everything, sitting in a prison cell.”
“We had double our normal attendance that Sunday. Everyone will show up for a scandal.”
“The thought of being a pastor again felt like being thrown into a snake pit.”
“We can’t love someone if we are judging them.”


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]]>Buzzsprout-8294395Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0000PurposelyCan you imagine being falsely accused as a pastor? And then adding to that, false charges filed against you, where the FBI gets involved? Awful charges. Markus Watson walks through what he and his family went through, at their church. But that is not...
Jer. 31:3-“The Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.”

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Topics Shared:
Raised in faith
Aspiring Hollywood actor
A change of plans
Fuller Seminary
Pastoring his first church
Emergency meeting while on sabbatical
Accused of porn
Forensic analysis of his laptop
Turns into a potential criminal investigation
The FBI got involved
How the attorney knew he was innocent
Exonerated by the Presbytery
Voted out of his church
Flourish San Diego
Beyond Thingification
Pastor at Westmorland Community Presbyterian Church


Markus’ Quotes:

“The FBI had my laptop.”
“There are some good things that came out of this that were very painful at the time.”
” ‘Lord, I don’t deserve your love.’ What a terrible message to be telling myself over and over and over again.”
“I spent a lot of time in the Psalms, Psalms of lament.”
“I had this image of myself having lost everything, sitting in a prison cell.”
“We had double our normal attendance that Sunday. Everyone will show up for a scandal.”
“The thought of being a pastor again felt like being thrown into a snake pit.”
“We can’t love someone if we are judging them.”


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]]>4197accused of child porn,author,church hurt,everyday extraordinary,faith story,falsely accused,fbi,god's beloved,letters from home,new chapterfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/purpose-in-our-pain-the-faith-stories-of-the-d-n-a-podcast-show-live-hosts--50053085
Jeremiah 33:3-“Call to me and I will answer you and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. “

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DNA Podcast Hosts Sharing Points

Deonte:
-Growing up very young
-Muscular Dystrophy
-Losing his brother senior year
-Delayed grieving process
-Experimenting with same sex relationships
-Accountability group help
-First stage production “Looking For Love in All The Wrong Places”
-“The Skin I’m In”

Quotes From Deonte:
“He turned that test into a testimony. “
“With this whole COVID experience, you realize that life is short and you want to love people while they are here.”
“We expose our wounds to let God do the healing.”

Beloved:
-God changed her name
-Seeking for long in the wrong places
-Three months of marriage and feeling like a failure
-Verbal and emotional abuse
-the mentality of abandonment

Quotes From Beloved:
“When God changed me on the inside, He let me know ‘Your name is now Beloved’ because you are my Beloved one and I love you with all my heart, mind and soul.”
“I always just wanted a mother, and she was too busy trying to be my friend.”
“I know I was born for greatness.”

Jazzy:
-Sweet parents
-Traumatic teen years
-Unhealthy relationships
-Body image
-Forgiving her perpetrators
-Fear of rejection
-The Lord has me on the ‘Do Not Touch’ list

Quotes From Jazzy:
“I can identify the feelings that I had back then , but I am not inside of those feelings. I have finally reached a place of wholeness . I use it as a testimony now. I use it to empower myself”.
“My favorite book of the Bible is Genesis. It is the best soap opera.”


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Jeremiah 33:3-“Call to me and I will answer you and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. “

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DNA Podcast Hosts Sharing Points

Deonte:
-Growing up very young
-Muscular Dystrophy
-Losing his brother senior year
-Delayed grieving process
-Experimenting with same sex relationships
-Accountability group help
-First stage production “Looking For Love in All The Wrong Places”
-“The Skin I’m In”

Quotes From Deonte:
“He turned that test into a testimony. “
“With this whole COVID experience, you realize that life is short and you want to love people while they are here.”
“We expose our wounds to let God do the healing.”

Beloved:
-God changed her name
-Seeking for long in the wrong places
-Three months of marriage and feeling like a failure
-Verbal and emotional abuse
-the mentality of abandonment

Quotes From Beloved:
“When God changed me on the inside, He let me know ‘Your name is now Beloved’ because you are my Beloved one and I love you with all my heart, mind and soul.”
“I always just wanted a mother, and she was too busy trying to be my friend.”
“I know I was born for greatness.”

Jazzy:
-Sweet parents
-Traumatic teen years
-Unhealthy relationships
-Body image
-Forgiving her perpetrators
-Fear of rejection
-The Lord has me on the ‘Do Not Touch’ list

Quotes From Jazzy:
“I can identify the feelings that I had back then , but I am not inside of those feelings. I have finally reached a place of wholeness . I use it as a testimony now. I use it to empower myself”.
“My favorite book of the Bible is Genesis. It is the best soap opera.”


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Romans 8:28-“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

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Topics Shared:
Privileged upbringing
Radical change of finances
Divorced parents
Secret abortion
Young marriage
Infidelity
Difficult public divorce
Single motherhood
Lifetime mentor
Second marriage
Triggers from the past
Blended family struggles
Abortion counseling
Starting a prayer life
Her war chair
Zoom Prayer 2020

Resources:
Tina’s Prayer Podcast- “Raising Kids on Your Knees”
Tina’s Parenting Podcast- “Not All Heroes Wear Capes-A Mom Podcast”


Tina Quotes:
“Lord, if this relationship cannot be restored, please set me free. And within weeks, he set me free. it was crystal clear.”
“You reap what you sow, but here is the deception. You don’t reap in the same season that you sow.”
“Single momming is hard. I have the utmost respect for single moms.”
“Second marriages are not like first marriages. There’s a whole lot of other nuances.”
“God began setting me free, and began healing me.”


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]]>Buzzsprout-8016138Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000PurposelyYou don’t become the founder of “Raising Kids on Your Knees” unless you have discovered the value of prayer. The founder of this impactful ministry, Tina Smith, shares with us her beautiful journey to get there. And every journey worth fighting for...
Romans 8:28-“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

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Topics Shared:
Privileged upbringing
Radical change of finances
Divorced parents
Secret abortion
Young marriage
Infidelity
Difficult public divorce
Single motherhood
Lifetime mentor
Second marriage
Triggers from the past
Blended family struggles
Abortion counseling
Starting a prayer life
Her war chair
Zoom Prayer 2020

Resources:
Tina’s Prayer Podcast- “Raising Kids on Your Knees”
Tina’s Parenting Podcast- “Not All Heroes Wear Capes-A Mom Podcast”


Tina Quotes:
“Lord, if this relationship cannot be restored, please set me free. And within weeks, he set me free. it was crystal clear.”
“You reap what you sow, but here is the deception. You don’t reap in the same season that you sow.”
“Single momming is hard. I have the utmost respect for single moms.”
“Second marriages are not like first marriages. There’s a whole lot of other nuances.”
“God began setting me free, and began healing me.”


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]]>3806abortion,abortion healing,blended families,divorce,everyday extraordinary,faith stories,freedom,mentors,not all heroes wear capes,raising kids on your knees,second marriages,triggersfalse42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/made-whole-jamie-bailey-expedition-marriage--50053111
Habakkuk 1:5-“Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told.”

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Topics Shared:
Childhood abuse
Feeling unloved
Teen pregnancy
Teen marriage
Domestic violence and Jail
A new wonderful husband
Getting her G.E.D.
Saved after a Christmas play rehearsal
Learning to fall in love with the Lord
Three years of anxiety and agoraphobia
A move and a new beginning
Masters Degrees as counselors
Glorious salvation
Unexpected funeral officiant
Forgiveness and restoration
Expedition Marriage
5 Things Most Husbands Wish Their Wives Knew

Jamie's Podcast:
Expedition Marriage
Jamie's Book:
Newlywed Couple’s Devotional

Jamie Quotes:
“As hard as it was dealing with him, what hurt the most, is her not protecting me. I started to believe I’m not worthy of love.”

“I would not know Jesus if it weren’t for my husband. He entered into my life as a savior and as Jesus with skin on.” If I had not learned to trust his love first, I never would have been put in a position to receive the Father’s love for me.”

“Having a one-sided relationship with a parent is really hard.”

“I am somebody who loves big.”

“My hero was your villain.”

“It was at that moment the stamp was pressed upon me that says ‘you are not lovable’.”

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Habakkuk 1:5-“Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told.”

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Topics Shared:
Childhood abuse
Feeling unloved
Teen pregnancy
Teen marriage
Domestic violence and Jail
A new wonderful husband
Getting her G.E.D.
Saved after a Christmas play rehearsal
Learning to fall in love with the Lord
Three years of anxiety and agoraphobia
A move and a new beginning
Masters Degrees as counselors
Glorious salvation
Unexpected funeral officiant
Forgiveness and restoration
Expedition Marriage
5 Things Most Husbands Wish Their Wives Knew

Jamie's Podcast:
Expedition Marriage
Jamie's Book:
Newlywed Couple’s Devotional

Jamie Quotes:
“As hard as it was dealing with him, what hurt the most, is her not protecting me. I started to believe I’m not worthy of love.”

“I would not know Jesus if it weren’t for my husband. He entered into my life as a savior and as Jesus with skin on.” If I had not learned to trust his love first, I never would have been put in a position to receive the Father’s love for me.”

“Having a one-sided relationship with a parent is really hard.”

“I am somebody who loves big.”

“My hero was your villain.”

“It was at that moment the stamp was pressed upon me that says ‘you are not lovable’.”

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-love, Meg

John 1:12-“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.”

Audio Clips in this episode:
Cliff Ravenscraft Ep. 39, TJ McKnight EP. 38, Michael McDonald Ep. 37, Eric Nevins Ep. 35, Chris Staron Ep. 34, Glori Winders Ep. 33, Thomas Stewart Ep. 32, Dave Ebert Ep. 31, Holland Webb Ep. 29, and Josiah Glesener Ep.1.


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]]>Buzzsprout-7821403Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000PurposelyWhen I think of who I am, before I think of being a Mom of 8, a wife, a daughter, a Grammy, a friend, a neighbor, I think first of being a child of God. Being a child of God, has changed me, in all of the good ways. And I am grateful. Over the last...
-love, Meg

John 1:12-“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.”

Audio Clips in this episode:
Cliff Ravenscraft Ep. 39, TJ McKnight EP. 38, Michael McDonald Ep. 37, Eric Nevins Ep. 35, Chris Staron Ep. 34, Glori Winders Ep. 33, Thomas Stewart Ep. 32, Dave Ebert Ep. 31, Holland Webb Ep. 29, and Josiah Glesener Ep.1.


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]]>1894child of god,christian podcast,christian podcaster,everyday extraordinary,faith stories,letters from home,podcastersfalse40bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-maverick-minister-cliff-ravenscraft--50053109
Romans 8:38-39 “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

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What Cliff shared about:

Difficult early childhood memories
Catholic schooling
The only non-catholic in a catholic school
Afraid to burn in hell
Saved at a summer camp
His experience in lots of denominations
Questioning his salvation
High school transformation
His mic drop walk out experience
Rejected by a girl
From 100% commitment, to completely off the grid
College alcohol to cold turkey
Meeting Stephanie
A crazy nut job tells him “one day you will minister to tens of thousands of people”
Marriage EOTC Bible Study Group “Cliff’s Clubhouse handle”
“Encouraging Others Through Christ”
Cell Group multiplication
Chartering a church in his home after a church split
Finding his calling

Cliff Ravenscraft Quotes:
“I have always had a passion and a desire to know about God and to not burn in hell.”
“He restores my soul and gives me opportunity to be in union with Him, all day every day, even if I am not consciously aware of it.”
“I wanted to fast from actually receiving the appreciation and praise of anyone in the world.”


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]]>Buzzsprout-7530646Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000PurposelyAt a new church, a self-proclaimed ‘nut job’ came up to Cliff and told him that he was going to not only be a full-time minister, but that he would minister to tens of thousands of people. In that moment he was stunned. As his life and mission unfold,...
Romans 8:38-39 “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

________________________

What Cliff shared about:

Difficult early childhood memories
Catholic schooling
The only non-catholic in a catholic school
Afraid to burn in hell
Saved at a summer camp
His experience in lots of denominations
Questioning his salvation
High school transformation
His mic drop walk out experience
Rejected by a girl
From 100% commitment, to completely off the grid
College alcohol to cold turkey
Meeting Stephanie
A crazy nut job tells him “one day you will minister to tens of thousands of people”
Marriage EOTC Bible Study Group “Cliff’s Clubhouse handle”
“Encouraging Others Through Christ”
Cell Group multiplication
Chartering a church in his home after a church split
Finding his calling

Cliff Ravenscraft Quotes:
“I have always had a passion and a desire to know about God and to not burn in hell.”
“He restores my soul and gives me opportunity to be in union with Him, all day every day, even if I am not consciously aware of it.”
“I wanted to fast from actually receiving the appreciation and praise of anyone in the world.”


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]]>4573cliff ravenscraft,encouraging story,everyday extraordiinary,faith story,free the dream,letters from home,letters from home podcast,mindset answerman,og of podcasting,podcasting ogfalse39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-from-and-to-his-calling-t-j-mcknight-jr-dedicated-to-the-memory-of-yvette-mcknight-and-maurel-domingo--50053125
One Faith.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of his beautiful Mama, Yvette McKnight, his loving friend, Maurel Domingo, and his loving wife, kids, family, and church family.

Eph. 4:5- “One Lord, one faith one baptism.”

Topics Shared:
Happy childhood
Holt Elementary Durham, N.C. Step Team
Mom diagnosed with lung cancer
His Mom’s lung cancer diagnosis
Salvation
Mom healed
Low self-esteem
Teenage depression & mental health
Barton College Ministry
Death of his friends
Maurel Domingo
Preaching his friend’s funeral
Complete life change
His call to ministry
A hospital miracle
A last conversation
His mother’s passing
Lost and found
A Call to Ministry
A new beginning
The Church of God in Christ
Breakthrough Ministries The Church of God in Christ
Temptations Christmas Album

T.J. Quotes:
“One of my favorite rappers, KB, he said ‘King David , after he sinned, limped all the way to glory. I resonate with that.”

“He said ‘why are you doing this? you are better than this’…he took my drink that I had and threw it away and said, ‘I don’t want to see you with another drink at this party’…”

“When I was on the floor crying my heart out… and just really struggling and depressed… I remember hearing a still small voice whisper in my ear, saying ‘get up, everything is going to be alright’…and immediately I stopped crying… and I got up.. and I said to God…”

References:
Rapper KB, King David
Kurt Franklin “The Last Jesus”

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We are on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live. Just type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and scroll down until you see the rainbow.]]>Buzzsprout-7097464Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000PurposelyAs a young boy, T.J. knew he was called to preach. His mother, his dreams, and even a grocery store clerk, spoke these words into his ears. And he ran from this calling, like Jonah. For a season. Through the love of a once-in-a-lifetime friendship,...
One Faith.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of his beautiful Mama, Yvette McKnight, his loving friend, Maurel Domingo, and his loving wife, kids, family, and church family.

Eph. 4:5- “One Lord, one faith one baptism.”

Topics Shared:
Happy childhood
Holt Elementary Durham, N.C. Step Team
Mom diagnosed with lung cancer
His Mom’s lung cancer diagnosis
Salvation
Mom healed
Low self-esteem
Teenage depression & mental health
Barton College Ministry
Death of his friends
Maurel Domingo
Preaching his friend’s funeral
Complete life change
His call to ministry
A hospital miracle
A last conversation
His mother’s passing
Lost and found
A Call to Ministry
A new beginning
The Church of God in Christ
Breakthrough Ministries The Church of God in Christ
Temptations Christmas Album

T.J. Quotes:
“One of my favorite rappers, KB, he said ‘King David , after he sinned, limped all the way to glory. I resonate with that.”

“He said ‘why are you doing this? you are better than this’…he took my drink that I had and threw it away and said, ‘I don’t want to see you with another drink at this party’…”

“When I was on the floor crying my heart out… and just really struggling and depressed… I remember hearing a still small voice whisper in my ear, saying ‘get up, everything is going to be alright’…and immediately I stopped crying… and I got up.. and I said to God…”

References:
Rapper KB, King David
Kurt Franklin “The Last Jesus”

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His story to get there is rare, and is a beautiful global adventure we are invited on. It is so easy for our homes to be self-focused and American-focused. His perspective will change you.

Matthew 5:14-“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”

Topics Shared:
Raised strong Baha’i
Nelson, crazy wild childhood
Mental illness and abuse in the home
How the Baha’i faith shaped his views about God
Traveling alone at 14 and on his own at 17
Where he got his love for helping with injustice, compassion and women’s equality
Living in Turkey to find himself
His move from business into the non profit world
Starting his nonprofit, Hear The Cry
10 years + traveling with Bob Goff and Dream Big
His current work at Bible Project, with John Collins & Tim Mackie
His heart to bring Bible Project to the nations
Bible Project in 30 languages so far

Book to help our Global Mindset:
“Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes” Kenneth Bailey

Quotes from Michael McDonald:

“We started a number of schools, opened up some hospitals and some rescue homes for gals getting rescued out of the sex trade. We worked in Ughanda Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Nepal, India, different ministries in each of those places. So we find incredible local leaders that have a passion for one of those types of things and then help create some infrastructure and do that.” (with Bob Goff)

“I have been part of Bible Project since the beginning, because it has been friends that were working on this project. I saw the first two videos that came out in 2014, and just thought ‘wow, these are going to be an incredible resource for people.’ I was thinking of them globally right away, just because I worked with so many pastors and teachers in other countries that are starving for good Bible resources, and thought these would be a great asset, especially because they are free, and they are so well done.”

“The reality is Christianity isn’t a western religion. It was a Middle Eastern religion that is coming out of Israel…we need to understand history and context.”


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]]>Buzzsprout-7010965Fri, 01 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000PurposelySometimes it takes a rough childhood, and the longing of a young boy to find a father figure, to inform his global focus and mindset. Changed by the love of his Father, he grows up to be a world changer, albeit imperfect. Michael McDonald is currently...
His story to get there is rare, and is a beautiful global adventure we are invited on. It is so easy for our homes to be self-focused and American-focused. His perspective will change you.

Matthew 5:14-“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”

Topics Shared:
Raised strong Baha’i
Nelson, crazy wild childhood
Mental illness and abuse in the home
How the Baha’i faith shaped his views about God
Traveling alone at 14 and on his own at 17
Where he got his love for helping with injustice, compassion and women’s equality
Living in Turkey to find himself
His move from business into the non profit world
Starting his nonprofit, Hear The Cry
10 years + traveling with Bob Goff and Dream Big
His current work at Bible Project, with John Collins & Tim Mackie
His heart to bring Bible Project to the nations
Bible Project in 30 languages so far

Book to help our Global Mindset:
“Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes” Kenneth Bailey

Quotes from Michael McDonald:

“We started a number of schools, opened up some hospitals and some rescue homes for gals getting rescued out of the sex trade. We worked in Ughanda Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Nepal, India, different ministries in each of those places. So we find incredible local leaders that have a passion for one of those types of things and then help create some infrastructure and do that.” (with Bob Goff)

“I have been part of Bible Project since the beginning, because it has been friends that were working on this project. I saw the first two videos that came out in 2014, and just thought ‘wow, these are going to be an incredible resource for people.’ I was thinking of them globally right away, just because I worked with so many pastors and teachers in other countries that are starving for good Bible resources, and thought these would be a great asset, especially because they are free, and they are so well done.”

“The reality is Christianity isn’t a western religion. It was a Middle Eastern religion that is coming out of Israel…we need to understand history and context.”


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]]>3576abuse,baha'i,bible project,bob goff,dream big,everyday extraordinary,finding his father,global focus,global mindset,hear the cry nonprofit,imago dei church,letters from home podcast,michael mcdonald,strategic relationships,the bible projectfalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-christmas-episode-dare-to-hope--50053118
Luke 2:25 “Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.”

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Here are the credits for my fellow podcasters from the Christian Podcasters Association in the order they appear, and their podcasts:

Monika Hardy “Moments With Moni”
Chris Staron “Truce” 
Michelle Rayburn “Life Repurposed” 
Brad Simon “Monday Morning Inspiration”
Char Candid “The Char Candid Podcast”


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]]>Buzzsprout-7006210Sat, 26 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000PurposelyDare to hope. In 2020, so many of our hopes have been dashed. So much has happened. And yet we know that our God is a God of hope. I have put together this Christmas Episode to lift your spirits, to help us all, to dare to hope. And many of my...
Luke 2:25 “Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.”

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Here are the credits for my fellow podcasters from the Christian Podcasters Association in the order they appear, and their podcasts:

Monika Hardy “Moments With Moni”
Chris Staron “Truce” 
Michelle Rayburn “Life Repurposed” 
Brad Simon “Monday Morning Inspiration”
Char Candid “The Char Candid Podcast”


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]]>2168char candid,chris staron,christmas 2020,dare to hope,dare to hope in 2021,hope,ii cor.,letters from home podcast,meg glesener,michelle rayburn,moments with moni,the char candid podcast,the endurance,the life repurposed podcast,truce podcastfalse36bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-21st-century-virtual-visionary-eric-nevins--50053106
II Peter 1:4-“… so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.”

Topics Covered:

Crazy birth story
Wanting to be an actor and a pastor
The value of having mentors
Awana love story
9/11 story
Going to Trinity International School in Chicago
Learning your craft and learning the business
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Hamilton the book
Young marrieds in college
His dark night of the soul
15 years to find his purpose
Denver Seminary, 9 years to a 3 year degree
Books that changed him
A story of how God provides
A story of how God is working when we don’t know he is working
Early podcaster influences
Halfway There Podcast
Christian Podcasters Association
School Shooting
Kendrick Castillo
Lectio Divina
John Denver and The Muppets
The Christian Podcaster

Great Quotes by Eric Nevins:

“Learn your craft, but also learn the business.”
“I think we have enough drama going on in the world that we don’t need movies right now,”
“Nothing says Christmas to me like John Denver and The Muppets.”

References:
Halfway There Episodes:
Skye Jethani #215, Os Guinness #217, his Grandmothers: Betty Lou Long #192, and Harriett Miller #191

Books:
“Satisfy Your Soul” Bruce Demarest
Richard J. Foster “Celebration of Discipine”
Dallas Willard “The Divine Conspiracy”
Dan Miller “48 Days to the Work You Love”
Sam Jones “Off Camera”

Podcasters that impacted Eric early in his calling:
Cliff Ravenscraft
John Lee Dumas
Michael Hyatt
Michael O’ Neil
Mark Marin
Sam Jones


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]]>Buzzsprout-6269509Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000PurposelyHow long did it take you to find your calling from God? For Eric, it took him 15 long years. But he arrived. and now, he is living his purpose, as a 21st Century Virtual Visionary. Come along on his journey, from actor to seminary student, to family...
II Peter 1:4-“… so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.”

Topics Covered:

Crazy birth story
Wanting to be an actor and a pastor
The value of having mentors
Awana love story
9/11 story
Going to Trinity International School in Chicago
Learning your craft and learning the business
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Hamilton the book
Young marrieds in college
His dark night of the soul
15 years to find his purpose
Denver Seminary, 9 years to a 3 year degree
Books that changed him
A story of how God provides
A story of how God is working when we don’t know he is working
Early podcaster influences
Halfway There Podcast
Christian Podcasters Association
School Shooting
Kendrick Castillo
Lectio Divina
John Denver and The Muppets
The Christian Podcaster

Great Quotes by Eric Nevins:

“Learn your craft, but also learn the business.”
“I think we have enough drama going on in the world that we don’t need movies right now,”
“Nothing says Christmas to me like John Denver and The Muppets.”

References:
Halfway There Episodes:
Skye Jethani #215, Os Guinness #217, his Grandmothers: Betty Lou Long #192, and Harriett Miller #191

Books:
“Satisfy Your Soul” Bruce Demarest
Richard J. Foster “Celebration of Discipine”
Dallas Willard “The Divine Conspiracy”
Dan Miller “48 Days to the Work You Love”
Sam Jones “Off Camera”

Podcasters that impacted Eric early in his calling:
Cliff Ravenscraft
John Lee Dumas
Michael Hyatt
Michael O’ Neil
Mark Marin
Sam Jones


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]]>3441christian podcasters associati,colorado podcaster,eric nevins,everyday extraordinary,faith story,halfway there,halfway there podcast,letters from home podcast,spiritual journey,the christian podcaster,virtual visionaryfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-struggle-of-being-a-starving-artist-chris-staron--50053115Chris Staron will take us on his own personal journey to filmmaking and beyond. Christian Filmmaking. His experience is that so few actually talk about what it is like to be a starving artist, especially in the Christian realm. And Chris shares with us that experience, the real struggle of being a starving artist.
We all get a peek behind the scenes, and will get to see some of the great lessons God has taught him along the way.

Chris’s Life Verse: Mk. 8:35-“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?”

Truce Podcast and Website: https://trucepodcast.com/

Topics covered:
Homeschooled twins
His faith story
Heaven’s Gates and Hells Flames
Bullied in high school
Upstate New York
Ithaca College Film Program
Sherwood Pictures
Campus Crusade Mentor
Interning on the Bernie Mac Show
Production Assistant on Hells Kitchen
Indie Movie Director
Bringing Up Bobby success
Writing his book, The Cradle Robber
The story of William Jennings Bryan & the Scopes Monkey Trial
Advice for someone being bullied
Audition tips

Great Quotes:
“I wouldn’t characterize Hollywood as necessarily anti-God, it’s that they just don’t know who he is… it wasn’t so much that they were against you, it was that you were an alien species.”
“we often glamorize those things, and hold up the success stories, but there is nobody out there talking about the real struggle of being a starving artist in the Christian world.”
“In most staunch conservative reformed churches, prosperity is there. We believe that nothing bad can happen to you if you are a Christian. But if you look at the Bible, the central character of the Bible is a guy who gets crucified for being exactly where God wants Him to be.”
“Paul gets shipwrecked and bitten by snakes and beaten and thrown out of town for being exactly where God wants him to be. So I think our conception of what
success is and what money is, is way off.”
“Yellowstone is not even close to being the best part of Wyoming.”
“We can’t judge our success based on the numbers and people’s response. Success in God’s eyes is being faithful.”

Chris’s Work:
Truce Podcast, The Elephant, Bringing up Bobby and The Cradle Robber and his own IMDB.

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]]>Buzzsprout-6269326Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000PurposelyHave you every wondered what it would be like, moving to L.A. to pursue your dreams of filmmaking? It sounds glamorous. But is it? Chris Staron will take us on his own personal journey to filmmaking and beyond. Christian Filmmaking. His experience is...Chris Staron will take us on his own personal journey to filmmaking and beyond. Christian Filmmaking. His experience is that so few actually talk about what it is like to be a starving artist, especially in the Christian realm. And Chris shares with us that experience, the real struggle of being a starving artist.
We all get a peek behind the scenes, and will get to see some of the great lessons God has taught him along the way.

Chris’s Life Verse: Mk. 8:35-“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?”

Truce Podcast and Website: https://trucepodcast.com/

Topics covered:
Homeschooled twins
His faith story
Heaven’s Gates and Hells Flames
Bullied in high school
Upstate New York
Ithaca College Film Program
Sherwood Pictures
Campus Crusade Mentor
Interning on the Bernie Mac Show
Production Assistant on Hells Kitchen
Indie Movie Director
Bringing Up Bobby success
Writing his book, The Cradle Robber
The story of William Jennings Bryan & the Scopes Monkey Trial
Advice for someone being bullied
Audition tips

Great Quotes:
“I wouldn’t characterize Hollywood as necessarily anti-God, it’s that they just don’t know who he is… it wasn’t so much that they were against you, it was that you were an alien species.”
“we often glamorize those things, and hold up the success stories, but there is nobody out there talking about the real struggle of being a starving artist in the Christian world.”
“In most staunch conservative reformed churches, prosperity is there. We believe that nothing bad can happen to you if you are a Christian. But if you look at the Bible, the central character of the Bible is a guy who gets crucified for being exactly where God wants Him to be.”
“Paul gets shipwrecked and bitten by snakes and beaten and thrown out of town for being exactly where God wants him to be. So I think our conception of what
success is and what money is, is way off.”
“Yellowstone is not even close to being the best part of Wyoming.”
“We can’t judge our success based on the numbers and people’s response. Success in God’s eyes is being faithful.”

Chris’s Work:
Truce Podcast, The Elephant, Bringing up Bobby and The Cradle Robber and his own IMDB.

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]]>3630author,being bullied,bus driver,indie movie director,movie director,podcaster,starving artist,starving christian artist,wyomingfalse34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/having-nothing-having-everything-glori-winders--50053129And life itself can be a rollercoaster, especially when it starts out with every E-ticket in the book. As Glori brings you into her remarkable faith story, you will hear the moments that have changed her, and made her to be the content and grateful child of God, Mama, wife, Gigi and RV-living entrepreneurial nomad she is today.

Her heart’s desire is to help women “Redefine life on your terms and Live Glorified”
https://liveglorified.com/

Phil. 4:4-“Be cheerful with joyous celebration in every season of life. Let joy overflow, for you are united with the Anointed One.” The Passion Translation

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Stories Glori shares:
Parent attempting suicide
Parent threatening suicide
Lukemia awareness
Loss of a sibling
Growing up fast
When the child becomes the parent
How parenting changes after the loss of a child
The market crash of 2008
The real estate crash of 2008
Being an essentialist vs. being a minimalist
Loving who her family became through the journey
RV living
5 things you probably don’t know about rv living
Not having a Plan B for marriage
Never saying the ‘d’ word
Stewardship vs. ownership
Being a minimalist vs. being an essentialist
Business and ministry to women
Co-creating with her family

Great quotes from Glori:
“A lot of times the kids who are adult children of alcoholics can go two ways, they follow the alcoholic’s footsteps or they become the superstar, trying to be so perfect that they will make everything right.”
“the counselor friend mentioned that really and truly honoring your Mom is not letting her sin against you, and you allowing this behavior is letting her sin against you.”
“Tim got saved through the Amway business.”
“We were riding high. We were doing good. And then the market crashed and real estate crashed in 2008.”
“He even tried to go flip burgers at McDonald’s and they told him he was overqualified. He couldn’t get the job.”
“We had a lot of things. And we realized that we just didn’t have the things, the things had us.”
“We don’t say minimalist, we say essentialist, because if it is essential and you need it to do whatever it is God has called you to do, okay.”
“All four of us would say, we don’t like the journey we had to go on, but we all love who we became through the journey.”

Podcast: Seek. Go. Create. 


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]]>Buzzsprout-6269287Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000PurposelyContentment is rare. Have you been through a season of having everything? And how about a season of having nothing? The Market Crash of “08 affected so many families to the core. And life itself can be a rollercoaster, especially when it starts out...And life itself can be a rollercoaster, especially when it starts out with every E-ticket in the book. As Glori brings you into her remarkable faith story, you will hear the moments that have changed her, and made her to be the content and grateful child of God, Mama, wife, Gigi and RV-living entrepreneurial nomad she is today.

Her heart’s desire is to help women “Redefine life on your terms and Live Glorified”
https://liveglorified.com/

Phil. 4:4-“Be cheerful with joyous celebration in every season of life. Let joy overflow, for you are united with the Anointed One.” The Passion Translation

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Stories Glori shares:
Parent attempting suicide
Parent threatening suicide
Lukemia awareness
Loss of a sibling
Growing up fast
When the child becomes the parent
How parenting changes after the loss of a child
The market crash of 2008
The real estate crash of 2008
Being an essentialist vs. being a minimalist
Loving who her family became through the journey
RV living
5 things you probably don’t know about rv living
Not having a Plan B for marriage
Never saying the ‘d’ word
Stewardship vs. ownership
Being a minimalist vs. being an essentialist
Business and ministry to women
Co-creating with her family

Great quotes from Glori:
“A lot of times the kids who are adult children of alcoholics can go two ways, they follow the alcoholic’s footsteps or they become the superstar, trying to be so perfect that they will make everything right.”
“the counselor friend mentioned that really and truly honoring your Mom is not letting her sin against you, and you allowing this behavior is letting her sin against you.”
“Tim got saved through the Amway business.”
“We were riding high. We were doing good. And then the market crashed and real estate crashed in 2008.”
“He even tried to go flip burgers at McDonald’s and they told him he was overqualified. He couldn’t get the job.”
“We had a lot of things. And we realized that we just didn’t have the things, the things had us.”
“We don’t say minimalist, we say essentialist, because if it is essential and you need it to do whatever it is God has called you to do, okay.”
“All four of us would say, we don’t like the journey we had to go on, but we all love who we became through the journey.”

Podcast: Seek. Go. Create. 


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]]>3558being a minimalist,being an essentialist,business and ministry,entrepreneur,growing up fast,having everything,having nothing,nomad,philippians 4:4,redefine life on your own term,rv living,the market crash of 2008,the real estate crash of 2008false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-phantasmagorical-chase-thomas-stewart--50053107
One of the key verses to Tom’s life: Prov. 22:6-“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Tom is one of the hosts of the Biblical Chili podcast. 

Parts of his story he shares:
Christian upbringing
Bible memorization
mental illness in parents
suicidal parents
no shame in low income
it takes a village
house fire
mental health counseling
second chances
God pursues
bad breakups
unexpected arrest
desperation and bridges
mental health awareness
green goblin comics
living in an aquarium
honeymoon in Vegas
helping the homeless
the joys of family
starting a podcast
finding a community


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]]>Buzzsprout-6200494Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000PurposelyHave you ever been struck by a proverbial lightning bolt once in your life? How about multiple times? For many, one bolt would be life changing. For some, it is not enough, to change the course of a life, that is off track. In today’s story, we see...
One of the key verses to Tom’s life: Prov. 22:6-“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Tom is one of the hosts of the Biblical Chili podcast. 

Parts of his story he shares:
Christian upbringing
Bible memorization
mental illness in parents
suicidal parents
no shame in low income
it takes a village
house fire
mental health counseling
second chances
God pursues
bad breakups
unexpected arrest
desperation and bridges
mental health awareness
green goblin comics
living in an aquarium
honeymoon in Vegas
helping the homeless
the joys of family
starting a podcast
finding a community


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]]>3379bad breakups,bible memorization,biblical chili,god pursues,green goblic comics,house fire,it takes a village,mental health awareness,mental health counseling,mental illness in parents,no shame,second chances,suicidal parents,unexpected arrestfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-joking-aside-big-dave-ebert--50053121
This verse was transforming for Dave: IJohn 5:13-“I write these things to yo who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.”

Great quote from Dave:
“For many years, I used to use comedy to hide who I was, but now I use comedy to reveal who He is.”
to newbie improv people he would say:
“Your job is not to be funny. You do not have to be funny. Take that burden off of you, because improv is built on being human. Humans are funny. I think God built us as much for love and compassion as he did for comic relief.”

Stories Dave shares:
-Father with agent orange and how it affected him as a kid
-A relative fallen from grace in the ministry
-Rejection in his youth
-severe depression
-suicidal thoughts
-unhelpful counselors
-how God spoke to him, in a near death moment
-Pro Wrestling
-Big Boy Buddy Love’s 3 signature moves
-Being a DJ
-his sister took him in
-how the love of God has changed him
-how Haha Men Ministry started and evolved
-How Well Versed Comedy began
-How Well Versed Comedy pivoted during Quarantine
-online Improv Nights
-HowGifts for Glory podcast came about
-God lead him to help with human trafficking survivors
-Seeing laughter change people
-Improv tips
-How he loves wearing Depends.

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]]>Buzzsprout-6024910Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000PurposelyDeep down inside, don’t you just wish someone would hear your cry for help? Big Boy Buddy Love was A DJ & Pro Wrestler. Also, a man struggling with severe depression for years. His life takes a giant turn, from a couch to a different stage and a...
This verse was transforming for Dave: IJohn 5:13-“I write these things to yo who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.”

Great quote from Dave:
“For many years, I used to use comedy to hide who I was, but now I use comedy to reveal who He is.”
to newbie improv people he would say:
“Your job is not to be funny. You do not have to be funny. Take that burden off of you, because improv is built on being human. Humans are funny. I think God built us as much for love and compassion as he did for comic relief.”

Stories Dave shares:
-Father with agent orange and how it affected him as a kid
-A relative fallen from grace in the ministry
-Rejection in his youth
-severe depression
-suicidal thoughts
-unhelpful counselors
-how God spoke to him, in a near death moment
-Pro Wrestling
-Big Boy Buddy Love’s 3 signature moves
-Being a DJ
-his sister took him in
-how the love of God has changed him
-how Haha Men Ministry started and evolved
-How Well Versed Comedy began
-How Well Versed Comedy pivoted during Quarantine
-online Improv Nights
-HowGifts for Glory podcast came about
-God lead him to help with human trafficking survivors
-Seeing laughter change people
-Improv tips
-How he loves wearing Depends.

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]]>3480big boy buddy love,depression,dj,everyday extraordinary,faith stories,gifts4glory,gifts for glory ministries,haha man,human trafficking ministry,pro wrestler,suicidal,well versed comedy,wrestlingfalse131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-2020-the-stories-we-will-tell--50053110
In a way, the world has stopped. And in a moment, God has gotten the attention of the whole world. We all have shared experience, and we all have unique experience. What is the story that we will all some day tell?
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The guests in order:
-Mike Glesener, Meg's better half
-Markus Watson, host of the “Spirtual Life and Leadership” podcast
-Yohanna Smith, host of the Girls Talking Life podcast
-Alana Dawson, host of “The Podcasting Party”
-Eric Nevins, host of “Halfway There” podcast
-Ryann Gaines,leader in the Faith Mamas ministry
-Chris Staron, host of the Truce podcast
-Micah Glesener, Meg's child #6
-Jayme Elizabeth, host of the “She Speaks Life” podcast.
-Kipp Wilkinson, cohost of the “Mountain & Valley Podcast”
-Dominique, founder of the Faith Mamas Ministry, and host of the Faith Mamas Podcast.
-Amber Cullum, host of the “Grace Enough” podcast
-Tim Winders, host of the “Seek Go Create” podcast
-Elijah Glesener, Meg's child #8
-Jernise Young,leader in the Faith Mamas ministry
-Micah Horvath, cohost of the “Mountain & Valley Podcast”
-Jordan Glesener, Meg's chid #7
-Andrew Piccinni, Alderwood Community Church youth leader
-Tina Smith, host of the “Not All Heroes Wear Capes” podcast and the “Raising Kids on Your Knees” podcast
-Jenna Erlandsen, host of the “Bridge of The Faithful” podcast
-Sean McCoy, host of the “Come to The Table Podcast”
-Jody Howe, host of “The Air That I Breathe” podcast
-Neil Matthews, host of the “Other People’s Shoes” podcast
-Mary Snyder, host of the “Take The Stage” podcast, renamed StorySpire w/Mary R Snyder



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]]>Buzzsprout-5717062Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000PurposelySeptember ………. October ………. and beyond. No one could have predicted this year. It has affected so much. Our world. Our countries. Our states. Our cities. Our homes. In a way, the world has stopped. And in a moment, God has gotten the attention of the...
In a way, the world has stopped. And in a moment, God has gotten the attention of the whole world. We all have shared experience, and we all have unique experience. What is the story that we will all some day tell?
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The guests in order:
-Mike Glesener, Meg's better half
-Markus Watson, host of the “Spirtual Life and Leadership” podcast
-Yohanna Smith, host of the Girls Talking Life podcast
-Alana Dawson, host of “The Podcasting Party”
-Eric Nevins, host of “Halfway There” podcast
-Ryann Gaines,leader in the Faith Mamas ministry
-Chris Staron, host of the Truce podcast
-Micah Glesener, Meg's child #6
-Jayme Elizabeth, host of the “She Speaks Life” podcast.
-Kipp Wilkinson, cohost of the “Mountain & Valley Podcast”
-Dominique, founder of the Faith Mamas Ministry, and host of the Faith Mamas Podcast.
-Amber Cullum, host of the “Grace Enough” podcast
-Tim Winders, host of the “Seek Go Create” podcast
-Elijah Glesener, Meg's child #8
-Jernise Young,leader in the Faith Mamas ministry
-Micah Horvath, cohost of the “Mountain & Valley Podcast”
-Jordan Glesener, Meg's chid #7
-Andrew Piccinni, Alderwood Community Church youth leader
-Tina Smith, host of the “Not All Heroes Wear Capes” podcast and the “Raising Kids on Your Knees” podcast
-Jenna Erlandsen, host of the “Bridge of The Faithful” podcast
-Sean McCoy, host of the “Come to The Table Podcast”
-Jody Howe, host of “The Air That I Breathe” podcast
-Neil Matthews, host of the “Other People’s Shoes” podcast
-Mary Snyder, host of the “Take The Stage” podcast, renamed StorySpire w/Mary R Snyder



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]]>31102020,everyday extraordinary,faith stories,letters from home,madness,seattle podcast,seattle podcaster,the stories we will tell,what is the story,what is the story you will tel,world madnessfalse30bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-search-for-redemption-holland-webb--50053114Thus began his adoption of two little boys, age 3 and age 4, while himself a single 27-year-old man, which greatly grew his faith in Jesus Christ. His road to personal redemption is remarkable.

Currently Holland is a cohost of “The Afterword: A Conversation About the Future of Words and All Things Literary” a podcast, he cohosts with Amy Bowlin. He is also the founder at The Webb Digital Marketing Company, LLC. He has co-authored the book ‘Adventures in Fatherhood”, with Carlton Hughes.

A Bible verse that shaped his faith journey: Proverbs 31:8- “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.”

Some of the topics covered in this episode:
*growing up without a Father
*filling holes from our childhood
*single parenting
*parenting through the difficult teen years
*how Americans are perceived in the Phillippines
*working for non-profit companies
*International Disability and Development Consortium.
*cohosting a podcast
*challenging our assumptions
*missionaries
*adoption as a single man
*biracial families
*fulfilling in others what we lack
*caring for parents with dementia

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]]>Buzzsprout-5592922Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000PurposelyLosing a parent at an early age can be traumatic. It can leave a gaping hole, and take years to understand. Holland Webb spent years searching for what was lost, and ultimately as a life mission, has sought to redeem that loss by being that for...Thus began his adoption of two little boys, age 3 and age 4, while himself a single 27-year-old man, which greatly grew his faith in Jesus Christ. His road to personal redemption is remarkable.

Currently Holland is a cohost of “The Afterword: A Conversation About the Future of Words and All Things Literary” a podcast, he cohosts with Amy Bowlin. He is also the founder at The Webb Digital Marketing Company, LLC. He has co-authored the book ‘Adventures in Fatherhood”, with Carlton Hughes.

A Bible verse that shaped his faith journey: Proverbs 31:8- “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.”

Some of the topics covered in this episode:
*growing up without a Father
*filling holes from our childhood
*single parenting
*parenting through the difficult teen years
*how Americans are perceived in the Phillippines
*working for non-profit companies
*International Disability and Development Consortium.
*cohosting a podcast
*challenging our assumptions
*missionaries
*adoption as a single man
*biracial families
*fulfilling in others what we lack
*caring for parents with dementia

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She is also a podcaster: Fierce Calling Podcast


Isaiah 30:21-“And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.”
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]]>Buzzsprout-5391895Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000PurposelyPregnant, engaged and deceived, but not alone. Not ideal for your senior year of high school. Doris walks us through her tough years, to the unbelievable path she is now on. She is one fierce Mama, whose love is infectious. Her love and passion to...
She is also a podcaster: Fierce Calling Podcast


Isaiah 30:21-“And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.”
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]]>3329alderwood community church,christian podcast,christian podcaster,everyday extraordinary,faith stories,fierce calling,fierce calling podcast,fierce mom,seattle podcast,teen momfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-beyond-borders-sean-mccoy-pt-2--50053123
Sean McCoy is the host of the “Come to the Table Podcast”. His banner statement is ‘love in action is listening to understand, not to react.’ He has a long list of beautiful moving stories for you to enjoy.
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]]>Buzzsprout-4993136Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000PurposelyPt. 2 of Sean’s story. Three things you will want to hear in this conversation: his heart’s desire to truly understand and love everyone, as he sees Jesus did; his bright mind, that is constantly reasoning, asking why, and reminding him of his own...
Sean McCoy is the host of the “Come to the Table Podcast”. His banner statement is ‘love in action is listening to understand, not to react.’ He has a long list of beautiful moving stories for you to enjoy.
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]]>3487christian podcast,christian podcaster,come to the table podcast,everyday extraordinary,faith stories,seattle podcast,texas podcast,texas podcasterfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgiveness-beyond-reason-sean-mccoy-pt-1--50053112As life unfolds, Sean finds himself weeping on a porch… empty… searching.
In his story, he shares with us his journey to faith… through his mind… and his heart… the childhood that made it harder to do so… and the one thing that changed everything for him and his family.

Sean McCoy is the host of “Come to the Table Podcast”. His banner statement is ‘love in action is listening to understand, not to react.’ He has a long list of beautiful moving stories that will challenge your thinking and encourage you. Sean is a generous, kind man, always available to engage in spirited conversation and questions about faith. 


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]]>Buzzsprout-4990175Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0000PurposelyFancy cars. Manicured lawns. Elite neighborhoods. Intellect. Science. Is this what life is really about? As life unfolds, Sean finds himself weeping on a porch… empty… searching. In his story, he shares with us his journey to faith… through his mind…...As life unfolds, Sean finds himself weeping on a porch… empty… searching.
In his story, he shares with us his journey to faith… through his mind… and his heart… the childhood that made it harder to do so… and the one thing that changed everything for him and his family.

Sean McCoy is the host of “Come to the Table Podcast”. His banner statement is ‘love in action is listening to understand, not to react.’ He has a long list of beautiful moving stories that will challenge your thinking and encourage you. Sean is a generous, kind man, always available to engage in spirited conversation and questions about faith. 


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]]>3821beyond,christian podcaster,come to the table,everyday,extraordinary,faith stories,forgiveness,intellectual,letters from home,reasonfalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-road-to-authenticity-micah-horvath-mountain-valley-podcast-pt-2--50053146So many people in the church grow up in a loving Christian home. Praise the Lord, right? At the same time, it is easy to do all of the right things on the outside, being respectful, going to youth group & church, even leading things, but never have a personal relationship with Christ.
Micah Horvath’s life is one such story. He takes on his journey to authenticity. And he will share with us, what part music, his family, his mentors & alopecia play in his story.

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]]>Buzzsprout-4775510Fri, 31 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0000PurposelyYour story matters. If it has brokenness, and hurt. It matters. If it doesn’t seem like a flashy story, it matters. Everyone has a story. And every life has impact. So many people in the church grow up in a loving Christian home. Praise the Lord,...So many people in the church grow up in a loving Christian home. Praise the Lord, right? At the same time, it is easy to do all of the right things on the outside, being respectful, going to youth group & church, even leading things, but never have a personal relationship with Christ.
Micah Horvath’s life is one such story. He takes on his journey to authenticity. And he will share with us, what part music, his family, his mentors & alopecia play in his story.

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]]>3069alopecia,authenticity,chatanooga,christian podcast,christian podcaster,everyday extraordinary,faith stories,musician,seattle podcast,tennessee podcast,worship leader,young married,youth leaderfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautifully-made-ryann-gaines-faith-mamas-pt-3--50053131On her journey of getting there, she walked through a difficult season, including postpartum depression, suicidal thoughts and unhealthy feelings of unworthiness. Her loving family and friends walked her through that season, and she has come out on the other side. As we hear her gentle spirit and faith inviting us into her life, I pray we also get to that place of knowing we too are beautifully made.

Psalm 139:13–14

[13] For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
[14] I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well. (ESV)

This is the 3rd part in our three part series on the Faith Mamas Tribe. This is a beautiful ministry of Mama love and prayer.

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]]>Buzzsprout-4417382Fri, 03 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0000PurposelyBeautifully made. We hear that. Many of us know that. But just repeating that doesn’t get us there in our thinking and in our self-talk. Ryann shares with us her story of getting there, to a place where she knows she is soooo loved by her heavenly...On her journey of getting there, she walked through a difficult season, including postpartum depression, suicidal thoughts and unhealthy feelings of unworthiness. Her loving family and friends walked her through that season, and she has come out on the other side. As we hear her gentle spirit and faith inviting us into her life, I pray we also get to that place of knowing we too are beautifully made.

Psalm 139:13–14

[13] For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
[14] I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well. (ESV)

This is the 3rd part in our three part series on the Faith Mamas Tribe. This is a beautiful ministry of Mama love and prayer.

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This episode was made possible by Jernise’s loving parents, Jervins & Tina Young, who raised her in love, and are still walking alongside her & her daughter.

The Passion Translation: Psalm 139:5-“You have gone into my future to prepare the way, and in kindness you follow behind me, to spare me from the harm of my past. With your hand of love upon my life, you impart a blessing to me.”

This is the second part in our three part series on the Faith Mamas Tribe. This is a beautiful ministry of Mama love and prayer.


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]]>Buzzsprout-4234784Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000PurposelyLet’s face it. Most of us struggle with worrying about what other people think, and keeping up a good image. Sometimes though, left unchecked, it can lead to a hard path, and hidden choices. Jernise walks us from her happy childhood through her...
This episode was made possible by Jernise’s loving parents, Jervins & Tina Young, who raised her in love, and are still walking alongside her & her daughter.

The Passion Translation: Psalm 139:5-“You have gone into my future to prepare the way, and in kindness you follow behind me, to spare me from the harm of my past. With your hand of love upon my life, you impart a blessing to me.”

This is the second part in our three part series on the Faith Mamas Tribe. This is a beautiful ministry of Mama love and prayer.


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]]>3671christian podcast,everyday extraordinary,faith mamas,faith mamas tribe,faith stories,letters from home,personal journalsfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-longer-hiding-dominique-young-faith-mamas-pt-1--50053130
Job 23:10-“But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.”

Dominique Young is the founder of The Faith Mamas. This is a beautiful ministry of Mama love and prayer. 

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]]>Buzzsprout-4037792Fri, 05 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0000PurposelyHow many of us can say the worst time in our lives was the best time. Dominique Young can. For her, the joys of motherhood unexpectedly turned into a crucible of pain…and misdiagnosis. Thankfully, her story doesn’t end there. Her season of affliction...
Job 23:10-“But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.”

Dominique Young is the founder of The Faith Mamas. This is a beautiful ministry of Mama love and prayer. 

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]]>3546christian,depression,faith mamas,faith mamas tribe,mom podcaster,motherhood,podcaster,post-partum depression,prayer,pregnancy,virtual villagefalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-everyday-extraordinary-characters--50053136In episodes 11-19, we asked the question “What character in the Bible do you most admire or relate to?” Here is an audio collage of the answer to that question. Praying that we all find a new joy, as we revisit the characters in the Bible with fresh eyes.

First, you will hear from Meg's family:
Mike, her husband, Eden Hope Glesener, child #5, Micah Zion Glesener, child #6, Jordan David Glesener, child #7, and Elijah Wisdom Glesener, child #8.

Next, you will hear clips from people who have shared their stories on Letters From Home Podcast in these episodes:
Blake Beard, Ep #12
Katherine Mayor , Ep #13
Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch, Ep#14
Katie Hornor, Ep #15
Jen Eikenhorst, Ep #16
Heidi , Ep #18
and Tawnya Lundberg, Ep #19

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First, you will hear from Meg's family:
Mike, her husband, Eden Hope Glesener, child #5, Micah Zion Glesener, child #6, Jordan David Glesener, child #7, and Elijah Wisdom Glesener, child #8.

Next, you will hear clips from people who have shared their stories on Letters From Home Podcast in these episodes:
Blake Beard, Ep #12
Katherine Mayor , Ep #13
Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch, Ep#14
Katie Hornor, Ep #15
Jen Eikenhorst, Ep #16
Heidi , Ep #18
and Tawnya Lundberg, Ep #19

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This episode would not be possible without the memory of one beautiful everyday extraordinary lady of faith she encountered early on in her foster home journey, “Big Mama.”

lettersfromhomepodcast.com
lfhpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>Buzzsprout-3006022Fri, 08 May 2020 08:00:00 +0000PurposelyHave you ever seen a girl wandering around the red light district or on the streets scantily clad…and u know what she’s doing…and it breaks your heart, and you just pray & wonder where her parents are, and what happened? Today’s guest started...She also shares the hustle & encounters that led her to a safe house…and ultimately into the arms of our loving God, the Great Healer…who has done an incredible work of transformation in her. Now she is a Mama of one precious son, seeking to pay it forward, with her church family, from the outside, with Kairos Prison Ministries.

This episode would not be possible without the memory of one beautiful everyday extraordinary lady of faith she encountered early on in her foster home journey, “Big Mama.”

lettersfromhomepodcast.com
lfhpodcast@gmail.com

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]]>5834christian story,foster care,healed,kairos prison ministries,single momfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-tragedy-hope-blooms-pt-2-heidi-coffee-coffee-grounds-garden-design--50053133
Heidi said these verses comfort her. Psalm 71:20-21″You who have made me see many troubles and calamities will revive me again; from the depths of the earth you will bring me up again. You will increase my greatness and comfort me again.”

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]]>Buzzsprout-3222049Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000PurposelyWhen tragedy comes, it affects everything. But through tragedy, hope can bloom. In the Bible Hebrews 6:19 says “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul…” Heidi’s story is about the hope that has anchored her life. She takes us through her...
Heidi said these verses comfort her. Psalm 71:20-21″You who have made me see many troubles and calamities will revive me again; from the depths of the earth you will bring me up again. You will increase my greatness and comfort me again.”

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There is always hope.

Caris Snyder has a wonderful devotional book “Anxiety Elephants. Jen Ervig has authored 2 books “As My Mind Unwinds” and “When My Mind Winds Up. Both Mom authors are passionate about helping families and Moms have hope, and give great tools to deal with anxiety, and depression.
The Christian Podcasters Association has brought to the public some bonus mini-episodes of hope. I have added several of these to the end of the episode, in order, the podcaster & their podcast: Brandy Goebel @theroadhometoyou; Tara K. Ross @the_hope_prose_podcast; Jenna Erlandson @bridgeofthefaithful; Tim Winders @seekgocreate; Teresa Blaes @unresolvedlife; Mike, Eden & Jordan Glesener @lettersfromhomepodcast.

Other podcasters/podcasts to check out for encouraging messages of hope: Paula Chamberlain @aquilter’slife; Debbi Robertson @fromwillingnesstowellness; Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch @alteredstories; Tina Smith @raisingkidsonyourknees & notallheroes_amompodcast; & Monika Hardy @momentswithmoni.

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]]>Buzzsprout-3309694Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000PurposelyQUARANTINE LIFE. We are all there… How are we doing with anxiety? stress? finding new helpful tools to cope, and even to thrive? Caris Snider, Jen Ervig, and I, sit down for a chat to talk about these things. We are Moms. Moms trusting Jesus through...
There is always hope.

Caris Snyder has a wonderful devotional book “Anxiety Elephants. Jen Ervig has authored 2 books “As My Mind Unwinds” and “When My Mind Winds Up. Both Mom authors are passionate about helping families and Moms have hope, and give great tools to deal with anxiety, and depression.
The Christian Podcasters Association has brought to the public some bonus mini-episodes of hope. I have added several of these to the end of the episode, in order, the podcaster & their podcast: Brandy Goebel @theroadhometoyou; Tara K. Ross @the_hope_prose_podcast; Jenna Erlandson @bridgeofthefaithful; Tim Winders @seekgocreate; Teresa Blaes @unresolvedlife; Mike, Eden & Jordan Glesener @lettersfromhomepodcast.

Other podcasters/podcasts to check out for encouraging messages of hope: Paula Chamberlain @aquilter’slife; Debbi Robertson @fromwillingnesstowellness; Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch @alteredstories; Tina Smith @raisingkidsonyourknees & notallheroes_amompodcast; & Monika Hardy @momentswithmoni.

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]]>4729anxiety,anxiety elephants,christian,depression,hope,moms,podcast,quarantinefalse17bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-tragedy-hope-blooms-pt-1-jen-eikenhorst-accidental-hope--50053135Buzzsprout-3221968Fri, 03 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000PurposelyWhat is the worst day of your life? Have you ever had a joyous season of life…interrupted..suddenly…with the most difficult trial you have ever faced…? This is Jen’s story, and not the last chapter. She shares her heart with us, the joys, the...4526accident,cadi,hope,mom,podcaster,survivor,texas,wacofalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/movement-maker-katie-hornor--50053137
Here are many of the links referred to in this episode-wonderful sites to check out!
ministry website: www.tkhornor.com; website: www.handprintlegacy.com;
https://katiehornor.com/podcast; membership:www.theblogconnection.com
mastermind: www.queensmastermind.com; book: www.faithlikeflamingos.com
spanish curriculum site: www.lemonhass.com
conferences for spanish speaking homeschoolers https://lemonhass.com/conferencias
Instagram: @KatieHornor @BlogWellRetreats @Lemonhasshomeschool
Facebook/Katiehornorvisionary/lemonhass; Twitter: @Katie_Hornor @Lemonhass

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Here are many of the links referred to in this episode-wonderful sites to check out!
ministry website: www.tkhornor.com; website: www.handprintlegacy.com;
https://katiehornor.com/podcast; membership:www.theblogconnection.com
mastermind: www.queensmastermind.com; book: www.faithlikeflamingos.com
spanish curriculum site: www.lemonhass.com
conferences for spanish speaking homeschoolers https://lemonhass.com/conferencias
Instagram: @KatieHornor @BlogWellRetreats @Lemonhasshomeschool
Facebook/Katiehornorvisionary/lemonhass; Twitter: @Katie_Hornor @Lemonhass

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For more inspiring stories:
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]]>7b48aeaa-6af0-4a09-98e4-91534b231b2eTue, 07 Jan 2020 08:21:01 +0000PurposelySadness. Pain. Joy. Life. Love. Hope. What gets me excited as i go through this life is... where i am going after...and bringing others to that hope. HEAVEN. Have u ever stopped to think much about what this might be like.  As you listen, you will...

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]]>996703d9-3da6-e9be-fcce-b09213546c76Sat, 16 Nov 2019 10:49:18 +0000PurposelySpecial needs. What thought or feeling does that evoke? For some, this term permeates the fabric of their lives and homes. It is a life changer...for all involved...many ups and many downs. Ginni's son Alex has autism.  In this episode she takes us on...
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]]>580943a3-77ed-1188-9911-1df93800542cWed, 02 Oct 2019 07:12:46 +0000PurposelyThe road to motherhood sometimes takes unimaginable twists and turns, that continue through birth and beyond. In Elisabeth’s story you will hear such a journey. You will hear her heart, as a young girl, longing to have more than 10 kids. You will hear...

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]]>8cff724b-661c-91b3-cf0c-16472184b489Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:54:10 +0000PurposelyHave u ever come across an elderly person, whose very presence, makes u want to be a better person? Grace Nelson is this kind of lady. As a young girl, she had dreams of being a missionary in a far off land. Many told her she wasn’t good enough....
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]]>65d7b5ac-d231-a403-dcae-b51de789dc41Thu, 30 May 2019 02:09:48 +0000PurposelyLove is worth fighting for. Dee’s story is all about redeeming love. Sometimes we have a life story…which isn’t maybe the one we set out to have…but it is one that we embrace, from God…with all of its ups and downs. Dee has such a story…a beautiful...
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]]>ae5551d3-02d7-68e2-70ae-b58a51ffa8d8Mon, 04 Mar 2019 06:22:19 +0000PurposelyHave you ever left a funeral encouraged? For some this may seem like a paradox. When Tim Walton officiates, there is such a celebration of loved ones, and a looking forward to heaven, hope is sparked in the midst of grief and sadness. This perspective...
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]]>1687alderwood community church,everyday extraordinary,faith stories,funeral officiant,heaven preacher,letters from home,seattle podcast,snohomish community churchfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bears-sweet-necessities-11-yr-old-audrey-s-inspiration--50053144
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]]>e300b891-b01d-2f2b-a5ba-3d66e453a78cFri, 01 Feb 2019 06:27:33 +0000PurposelyCan a kid cupcake business help the homeless?….Audrey Bolstad thinks so. Her story is one of noticing others in need in daily life, talking to her family about how to make a difference, and then doing just that. In Fall 2017, Audrey started Bears...
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]]>99fc0a42-0d4b-8093-6096-6f7bb94d1280Wed, 21 Nov 2018 22:05:14 +0000PurposelyHer story is one of victory and hope through hardship. After a hard but loving childhood in Kansas, affected by alcohol, divorce and sadness, she married her high school sweetheart and they started their life together as teenagers in Seattle, Wa. Judi...
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]]>2911christian podcast,everyday extraordinary,faith stories,healed marriage,heaven born baby,letters from home,seattle sobriety,secret addiction,secret addictions,sobriety,unashamedfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/facing-inadequacy-misconceptions-about-god-alycia-myers-newlywed--50053142
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]]>fb4f954d-5093-c0c2-b7aa-bbaa4aa7e7bcWed, 21 Nov 2018 21:59:42 +0000PurposelyHer story is one of working through feelings of inadequacy and misconceptions about God, to embracing and sharing God’s grace and love, all while managing the ups and downs of chronic health issues. Alycia Myers has been married for two years to her...
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CREDITS-This podcast was made possible by the love, help and encouragement of my family—confirming and shaping the vision for it, technical direction and input, art work, editing, taping, creating sound bites, creating the music and willingness to share your stories. Mike, Naomi (and your family), Hannah, Havilah (and your family), J.P., Eden, Micah, Jordan and Elijah Glesener; you all are my daily joy and inspiration and the wind in my sails. To my Lord, for whom I live and breathe, and seek to honor with every fiber of my being, I am grateful to put these stories out there. Let's go!!

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]]>45ec0f5a-15e6-688f-e4da-dbec3f2d06d6Wed, 21 Nov 2018 21:51:49 +0000PurposelyMy beloved son and 1st podcast guest, shares his story of family advocating for him, when he was too sick to do so for himself. January 1st, 2016, he was away at college, with 46 days of misdiagnosis, doctor and hospital negligence, reaching a point...
CREDITS-This podcast was made possible by the love, help and encouragement of my family—confirming and shaping the vision for it, technical direction and input, art work, editing, taping, creating sound bites, creating the music and willingness to share your stories. Mike, Naomi (and your family), Hannah, Havilah (and your family), J.P., Eden, Micah, Jordan and Elijah Glesener; you all are my daily joy and inspiration and the wind in my sails. To my Lord, for whom I live and breathe, and seek to honor with every fiber of my being, I am grateful to put these stories out there. Let's go!!

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