As we celebrate this Christmas season, let’s remember that it’s all about Jesus—the greatest gift of all. Whether through family traditions, acts of kindness, or quiet moments of reflection, let’s keep our focus on Christ, the reason for the season.

I’ll leave you with Luke 2:10-11, where the angel declares to the shepherds:

‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.’

This Christmas, may the joy of our Savior’s birth fill your hearts and homes. Let’s live in that joy and carry the light of Christ to the world around us. Thank you for joining me today, and until next time, may the peace and love of Jesus be with you!

Join us on the Ask About My Faith podcast as we sit down with Darrin Gray, a dynamic leader in pro sports, ministry, and media. Known for his work alongside Tony Dungy, Darrin has dedicated his life to uniting NFL players, coaches, and fans in prayer and sharing the gospel. From his early career in media to his current ministry initiatives, Darrin's passion for faith-filled leadership shines.

In part one, Darrin shares his powerful faith journey, touching on his partnership with Tony Dungy, his transition from media to ministry, and his heartfelt dedication to investing in fathers and families through initiatives like All Pro Dad. Note: This episode includes discussions about suicide.

In part two, Darrin dives into the "ministry of availability," encouraging us to be open to God's call—even in unexpected moments. He challenges listeners to ask deeper, more meaningful questions and to embrace opportunities for faith conversations, whether at work, lunch, or beyond.

Here are some better questions than "how are you?"

With themes of prayer, discipleship, and leading with gentleness and respect, Darrin's story is both inspiring and practical, offering valuable insights for anyone seeking to share their faith boldly.

Let’s explore how living “on assignment” for God can transform lives!

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Join us on the Ask About My Faith podcast as we sit down with Darrin Gray, a dynamic leader in pro sports, ministry, and media. Known for his work alongside Tony Dungy, Darrin has dedicated his life to uniting NFL players, coaches, and fans in prayer and sharing the gospel. From his early career in media to his current ministry initiatives, Darrin's passion for faith-filled leadership shines.

In part one, Darrin shares his powerful faith journey, touching on his partnership with Tony Dungy, his transition from media to ministry, and his heartfelt dedication to investing in fathers and families through initiatives like All Pro Dad. Note: This episode includes discussions about suicide.

In part two, Darrin dives into the "ministry of availability," encouraging us to be open to God's call—even in unexpected moments. He challenges listeners to ask deeper, more meaningful questions and to embrace opportunities for faith conversations, whether at work, lunch, or beyond.

With themes of prayer, discipleship, and leading with gentleness and respect, Darrin's story is both inspiring and practical, offering valuable insights for anyone seeking to share their faith boldly.

Let’s explore how living “on assignment” for God can transform lives!

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Welcome to the Ask About My Faith podcast, where we aim to spark everyday faith conversations!

In this inspiring two-part series, we hear from Alissa Brinkman—a devoted wife, mom of four, and advocate for holistic health and wellness. Alissa's journey is grounded in her passion for empowering others to live purposeful, faith-filled lives. In part one, Alissa reflects on finding peace and joy during a young adult ministry, overcoming childhood bullying, and discovering how stewardship through Dave Ramsey's principles allowed her to share her faith in powerful ways. She also dives into her neighborhood ministry, where she’s built connections and brought hope to her community.

Part two highlights Alissa's commitment to radical generosity and the power of prayer in everyday situations. From taking neighborhood kids to church to offering kindness and prayer to a frustrated neighbor, Alissa’s stories illustrate how God uses simple moments for incredible impact. Her passion for strengthening future generations through mental, physical, and spiritual well-being shines throughout.

Be encouraged to live boldly for God in your own community—

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Welcome to the Ask About My Faith podcast, where we aim to spark everyday faith conversations!

In this inspiring two-part series, we hear from Alissa Brinkman—a devoted wife, mom of four, and advocate for holistic health and wellness. Alissa's journey is grounded in her passion for empowering others to live purposeful, faith-filled lives. In part one, Alissa reflects on finding peace and joy during a young adult ministry, overcoming childhood bullying, and discovering how stewardship through Dave Ramsey's principles allowed her to share her faith in powerful ways. She also dives into her neighborhood ministry, where she’s built connections and brought hope to her community.

Part two highlights Alissa's commitment to radical generosity and the power of prayer in everyday situations. From taking neighborhood kids to church to offering kindness and prayer to a frustrated neighbor, Alissa’s stories illustrate how God uses simple moments for incredible impact. Her passion for strengthening future generations through mental, physical, and spiritual well-being shines throughout.

Be encouraged to live boldly for God in your own community—

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In this special bonus episode of the Ask About My Faith podcast, we share a story that highlights how God can use us, even in the most unexpected situations. Brian Schulenburg, Wooddale Church’s Outreach Pastor, recounts a powerful encounter on a flight, where he felt prompted to connect with a fellow passenger through prayer. Even while feeling physically unwell, Brian chose to follow God’s leading, which opened the door for a profound conversation about faith and healing.

Brian’s story is an inspiring reminder that God is intentional in orchestrating opportunities for us to be His hands and voice—even in small, seemingly inconvenient moments. We hope his experience inspires you to strike up faith conversations wherever you are: on a plane, in line at the grocery store, or while waiting for your food order. Join us as we dive into this story of obedience, courage, and connection, and see how sharing faith can impact lives in surprising ways.

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Welcome back to part three of our series with Yegor! If you’ve been following along, you know Yegor’s story is filled with bold faith and incredible testimonies. In this episode, we’ll hear about how Yegor doesn’t wait for permission to pray—like when a muslim co-worker asked for prayer, and Yegor stopped everything to pray right on the spot! You’ll also hear the amazing story of three other Muslim co-workers giving their lives to Christ. Plus, Yegor dives into discipleship, the importance of falling in love with God, and even praying for waiters. You don’t want to miss this!

Welcome back to the Ask About My Faith podcast!

Today we’re joined by Yegor Hambaryan, who shares his powerful journey of faith. Originally from Armenia, Yegor currently works in retail and spent nine years doing mission work overseas.

In part one, Yegor opens up about his troubled youth and his life-changing encounter with Jesus at a Christian camp. He shares how a reenactment of the crucifixion deeply impacted him, leading to his miraculous healing and a boldness in his faith that guided him through his time in the army and beyond. You’ll hear how he went from breaking windows to bringing prayer back into schools.

In part two, Yegor returns with more incredible stories of living out his faith with courage. He shares how he miraculously learned multiple languages while working overseas, and how he has boldly shared his faith in the workplace. Yegor also recounts praying for a young boy with terminal cancer and shares his fearless approach to spreading the message of Christ, even in retail settings like Target. His stories are filled with wisdom and encourage us all to be bold in sharing our faith.

At Ask About My Faith, our hope is to inspire everyday faith conversations, and Yegor’s story is sure to do just that! We hope you enjoy!

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Welcome back to the *Ask About My Faith* podcast!

I'm Abby, and today we’re joined by Yegor Hambaryan, who shares his powerful journey of faith. Originally from Armenia, Yegor currently works in retail and spent nine years doing mission work overseas.

In part one, Yegor opens up about his troubled youth and his life-changing encounter with Jesus at a Christian camp. He shares how a reenactment of the crucifixion deeply impacted him, leading to his miraculous healing and a boldness in his faith that guided him through his time in the army and beyond. You’ll hear how he went from breaking windows to bringing prayer back into schools.

In part two, Yegor returns with more incredible stories of living out his faith with courage. He shares how he miraculously learned multiple languages while working overseas, and how he has boldly shared his faith in the workplace. Yegor also recounts praying for a young boy with terminal cancer and shares his fearless approach to spreading the message of Christ, even in retail settings like Target. His stories are filled with wisdom and encourage us all to be bold in sharing our faith.

At Ask About My Faith, our hope is to inspire everyday faith conversations, and Yegor’s story is sure to do just that! We hope you enjoy!

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Welcome Back Listeners! We have something a little different for you today - this is a spoken word / poem that explores the heart of what it means to find peace in a divided political season. We hope it reminds you that you can hold conversations without confrontation and disagree without disrespect. we’re called to love our neighbors, especially those with whom we differ—just as Jesus would. We hope these words inspire you to seek understanding and love in every exchange. 🇺🇸🙏

LYRICS:

we, human beings

are wired for peace –

hunger for utopia still stirring in us all.

Eden the representation of the perfect place

where all was well, all the time, and to this day –

we strive to calculate

which leader, which candidate, which one can take the taint

from the earth

and restore her back

to her original shine

every four years we garner our decision,

yet as we strive for calm,

strife enters our discussions –

fear too,

(that obstinate liar)

convincing even the kindest of people

that evil is their neighbor.

but for those who follow the Way,

they strive unto a different Kingdom

where government is heralded with love and faithfulness, 

and each decision is laced with justice and righteousness, 

eternity at the forefront of every decree.

so with urgency,

the people of God

bring supplications, intercessions, 

prayers and petitions

to the throne of grace

that hears all

from every race,

every people, 

every tongue, 

and every nation.

these people are different, 

convicted that Shalom is not won at the ballot box

or taught through legislation, 

but rather through the people of God,

alive and active,

at every waking second 

devout in their destiny 

to bring restoration to the earth.

voting is one thing,

living the Way is another :

remember your neighbor

remember to pray

remember to carry yourself God’s way.

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