WARNING MATURE CONTENT How do you forgive when you’ve been wounded deeply? How do you move past the pain that keeps you up at night, and leaves you isolated, untrusting, and afraid? How can you possibly forgive them, especially when they don’t deserve forgiveness? My guest this week is Mark…

Choices are all over the place. Just like right now you are choosing to listen to this or not? What choices would you make if you suffered an intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke at age 29 and then develop epilepsy due to the stroke? My guest today is Lori Vober. She is…

What is controlling you today? My guest would describe himself as an imperfect follower of a perfect God, He is a small business owner, elected official, and tv/podcast host. His name is Jake Starkey! Jake has worked in marketing and media for almost two decades and loves helping people and…

We all tell stories every day. We love a good story. They are everywhere to be found; chatting with our friends, at the movies, on the news. Amazingly, the stories we tell ourselves throughout our days are the ones that have the most significant impact on how we live our…

What is one thing you have bet on? Or maybe the better question is who has bet on you? Today, my guest is Casey Jarombek. Casey has resolved to abstain from compulsive gambling. over the span of 10 years. Casey blew thousands of dollars on blackjack and poker at the…

Is there hope in the shadow? My guest is Charity Williams she shares where you can find help in the shadow. She is a burst of joy. She is a powerful woman with a big heart. She is an overcomer, having walked through her own difficult life circumstances. one of…

Do you dream of life as an heir to a majestic empire but wake up to the nightmare of a tormented, broken, and desperate reality? Experiencing the magnificent, eternal Kingdom should be a daily routine. Yet when the soil of yesterday's fray dulls life's luster, we miss out on its…

"Deny thy father and refuse thy name. If thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, ... Or else, if you won't change your name, just swear you love me and I'll stop being a Capulet." Famous words that were spoken by Juliet. Can one really deny thy father's name?…

Have you ever traded something? What was it? Was it worth the trade? My guest this week is Joanne. She is a young woman that all she ever wanted to be was a mom. However, along the way, Joanne would walk away from the community around her and trade it…

In 1982, the phrase "Just Say No" to drugs first emerged when Nancy Reagan was visiting Longfellow Elementary School in Oakland, California. However, is that still the answer? My guest today Christina Dent has a different message. Christina is the founder & president of "End It For Good", a nonprofit…

Everyone loves a great comeback story right? My guest today is Mike Van Pelt and he is a men’s life coach known as the "Comeback Coach”. Mike, is also the creator and host of the True Man podcast. Mike's experience and passion for coaching, guiding, and mentoring men have come…

Social media is brilliant and obscene. It sharpens the mind and dulls it. It brings nations together and tears them apart. It perpetuates, reveals, and repairs injustice. It is an untamed beast upon which we can only hope to ride, but never quite corral. What is it doing to us?…

Dancing in my mind is one of those beautiful and yet, awkward activities in life. My guest today is Laura Padgett. She loves to dance. Today, Laura shares the dangers of dancing with the shadow. Laura grew up in an environment where she found herself questioning her worth and value.…

Life is full of hurts and betrayals, especially when you are involved in ministry. Talk to any pastor who has been in ministry long enough and you will discover that they probably have the scars to show for it. My guest today is no exception. Scott Distler is the author…

Welcome to season 10 called the “Shadows”. • Are you a parent? My guest today is Lori Wildenberg. Who’s a licensed parent and family educator and author of 6 parenting books. Lori believes strongly that young people today are under attack. She wants parents to know there is hope within…

Today is our season finale! While it’s always hard to finish a season, this week’s finale is special. My guest this week, Marilyn, shares her tremendous heart for the hurting. She has spent her adult life taking care of children. From taking in her young nieces to provide love and…

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU! Over the course of this podcast, the executive producer, Garrett has helped to produce some amazing episodes. In this episode, Garrett tries on his hosting shoes. Today, he cohosts as we sit around the tree and reminisce about the last year and do some deep diving…

Restoration is defined as returning to a former position or condition. Many people have made a business out of restoring old things and making them new again. This week, my guest is Tom Cook, a guest I have known for over a decade. This week’s episode not only discusses restoration,…

Restoration is defined as returning to a former position or condition. Many people have made a business out of restoring old things and making them new again. This week, my guest is Tom Cook, a guest I have known for over a decade. This week’s episode not only discusses restoration,…

What if you were suffering from depression while in a foreign country and felt like you were unable to share that? My guest today is Ellen Rosenberger. She and her husband, Luke, have served the people of Nicaragua as missionaries. While they were there, Ellen struggled with depression. Today, she…

Have you ever felt like you just weren’t enough for your own family? My guest today is Jerry Dugan host of Beyond the Rut Podcast, a show about helping Christian men pursue their dreams without compromising their faith, family, or health. Jerry today shares his own story of life growing…

Are you enough to stand on your own? Today’s guest is Julie Holmquist. Julie is a podcast host of the show Kairos Moments. Julie is also an author and Bible teacher. Julie has been gifted with deep insight into the Bible with practical application and encouragement through prophetic. In addition,…

"Aging former punk rock icon. Egomaniac with an inferiority complex. Lackluster husband, but above average father. Passionately curious. Dopeless hope feind. If I were rich they’d call me eccentric… but I’m not, so just call me weird." On today’s episode join me as I walk in the shoes of a…

From a young age, Todd Marinovich was groomed to be an amazing athlete. Todd’s story has been well chronicled. From helping USC win the 1991 Rose Bowl, to a first-round draft pick in the NFL, to Todd's battle with drugs and even jail. Today, I’m honored to share a different…