John Fela is an educator, author, and passionate advocate who calls himself the Swiss army knife of disability advocacy. As the father of a non-verbal son with autism, John brings a deeply personal and professional perspective to his work bridging faith-based and secular communities around disability awareness and inclusion. In this episode, John shares his journey from confusion and loss in the early days of his son's diagnosis to building a life of purpose, community, and ultimately, faith. He opens up about the heartbreaking decision to place his son in residential care, the power of finding genuine support systems, and what led him to Jesus during his darkest season.

John's conversation goes far beyond personal narrative. He challenges churches and faith communities to examine their theology around disability and move from mere inclusion to true acceptance and co-laboring. With only 1 in 10 churches in the United States offering any form of support for people with disabilities, John's insights about what families truly need, and how communities can provide it, are both convicting and hopeful. Whether you're a parent navigating disability, a church leader looking to expand your welcome, or simply someone wanting to understand this often-misunderstood community, this episode will shift your perspective and challenge you to see people, not just disabilities.

Bleeding Daylight is a Christian podcast of hope and transformation hosted by Rodney Olsen, featuring inspiring Christian testimonies and stories of faith in action.

Lisa Haynes had climbed to the top of the corporate ladder as a CFO, but when God began stirring her heart toward something new, she made the bold decision to walk away from success as the world defines it. In this conversation, Lisa shares how she transitioned from corporate leadership to becoming a certified retirement coach and author of two powerful books: "Retired and Killin’ It" and "The Storm: For Your Good and For His Glory."

Lisa offers a fresh perspective on retirement that goes far beyond financial planning. She discusses how to combat feelings of invisibility and uselessness that many face in their later years, emphasizing that decades of accumulated wisdom and experience are exactly what younger generations need. Her "Killin’ It" framework helps people design holistic retirement plans that address not just finances, but the social, psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of this significant life transition. She also opens up about writing "The Storm" during one of her family's most difficult seasons, offering hope and practical wisdom for anyone navigating trials, grief, or uncertainty about God's purposes in hardship.

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Bleeding Daylight is a Christian podcast of hope and transformation hosted by Rodney Olsen, featuring inspiring Christian testimonies and stories of faith in action.

In this compelling episode of Bleeding Daylight, host Rodney Olsen sits down with Scott Fehrenbacher, a visionary leader who has spent his career proving that faith and innovation are not just compatible, they're essential partners. As CEO of Worship Road Radio Foundation, Scott has built Canada's fastest-growing Christian broadcaster using a revolutionary model that prioritises listener experience. His journey spans multiple industries, from leading NASDAQ-traded companies to serving as CEO of Habitat for Humanity Vancouver, and playing a pivotal role in transforming Grand Canyon University from a small school of under 1,000 students into the world's largest Christian university.

Scott challenges the common perception that Christians are always behind the technological curve, arguing instead that believers should be at the forefront of innovation. Through candid discussion, he shares insights from his pioneering work in digital ministry, beginning in the early days of the internet when he helped create what became the largest faith-based destination on the web. His philosophy centres on having dreams so audacious that they require divine intervention to succeed, and his practical wisdom offers a roadmap for anyone seeking to innovate for the sake of the gospel while maintaining biblical foundations.

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Bleeding Daylight is a Christian podcast of hope and transformation hosted by Rodney Olsen, featuring inspiring Christian testimonies and stories of faith in action.

In this deeply moving episode, J. Harrington shares her journey from devastating loss to powerful purpose. As a military spouse, J. faced the unimaginable when the Holy Spirit warned her she wouldn't keep her unborn son during Hurricane Florence. Through raw honesty, she describes her hospital experience, the reality of spiritual warfare, and her season of "rage praying" while staying close to God despite her anger.

J.'s story reveals how our greatest pain can become our most powerful ministry. Her loss transformed her into the person God needed her to be, ultimately leading her to writing "Swords Up," a Bible study that helps others understand spiritual warfare and use God's armour as both protection and weapon. Her transparent account of grief, faith, and divine purpose offers hope to anyone walking through their own dark seasons, showing that even in our anger and confusion, God's love remains constant, and His plans unfold for our good and His glory.

Bleeding Daylight is a Christian podcast of hope and transformation hosted by Rodney Olsen, featuring inspiring Christian testimonies and stories of faith in action.

Pastor and author Phill Tague joins Bleeding Daylight to share his powerful journey from legalistic Christianity through rebellion and crisis to authentic covenant faith. After growing up in a loving but rule-focused Christian home, Phill experienced a profound spiritual awakening that transformed his understanding of what it means to truly know Jesus. His story includes a life-threatening climbing accident that crystallized his surrender to God's purposes and led to planting Ransom Church.

In this vulnerable conversation, Phill challenges listeners to move beyond what he calls "spiritual pornography" - the airbrushed version of Christianity that promises intimacy without cost. Using his 24-year marriage as an analogy, he explores how genuine love for God naturally leads to obedience, not as rule-following but as a response to relationship. His book "Jesus Be the Centerfold: Choosing Covenant Faith Over Airbrush Christianity" offers a provocative look at authentic faith that will challenge both longtime believers and those disillusioned with church culture.

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Bleeding Daylight is a Christian podcast of hope and transformation hosted by Rodney Olsen, featuring inspiring Christian testimonies and stories of faith in action.

In this inspiring episode of Bleeding Daylight, professional photographer Pasquale 'Pat' Mingarelli shares how he discovered God's presence while capturing the beauty of creation through his lens. From his early days in photojournalism and sports photography to his incredible travels with Campus Crusade for Christ, Pat reveals how a life-changing encounter with a bull moose in Montana's Glacier National Park redirected his calling toward celebrating God as Creator.

Pat challenges our culture's tendency to snap photos mindlessly, encouraging us instead to approach photography with wonder and intentionality. Through his Visual Bible Verse of the Day website and his devotional book "Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation," he teaches others how stepping into nature with a camera can become a powerful form of prayer and worship. Pat demonstrates how God's creation offers glimpses of divine character that Scripture fully reveals, showing us that the Creator can be found in the wilderness when we slow down enough to truly see.

Bleeding Daylight is a Christian podcast of hope and transformation hosted by Rodney Olsen, featuring inspiring Christian testimonies and stories of faith in action.

Roger Wheeler, a real estate agent from Iowa, discovered that comfortable Western Christianity was missing something crucial - the biblical call to share surplus with those in need. What started as orphan care work in Ghana evolved into a powerful revelation about global hunger within the Christian community. When Roger encountered families surviving on less than 1,000 calories per week, he couldn't ignore the contrast with his own abundance.

Through Shoulder to Shoulder ministry, Roger and his brother have now sent over $1 million to feed starving Christians in Zambia, working through 122 local churches with zero administrative overhead. But this isn't just about feeding the hungry - it's about what Roger calls a "food for faith exchange." As wealthy believers give from their surplus, they discover the deeper spiritual life that comes from true dependence on God. Roger challenges us to see ourselves as "a big herd of camels" struggling to enter the kingdom, while those we serve possess a richness of faith we desperately need. This conversation will transform how you think about poverty, wealth, and what it means to follow Jesus in a world of extreme inequality.

Bleeding Daylight is a Christian podcast of hope and transformation hosted by Rodney Olsen, featuring inspiring Christian testimonies and stories of faith in action.

Douglas Ell joins Rodney Olsen on Bleeding Daylight to share his remarkable journey from committed atheism to evidence-based faith. With degrees in mathematics and physics from MIT and a successful legal career, Ell brings scientific rigor to one of humanity's biggest questions: Does the evidence point to God?

In this fascinating conversation, Ell reveals how examining DNA as digital code, understanding the fine-tuning of universal constants, and grappling with the origin of matter itself led him to conclude that science overwhelmingly supports the existence of a divine creator. He discusses his books "Counting to God" and "Proofs of God" sharing how he hopes to help others who struggle with the perceived conflict between science and faith. This episode offers compelling evidence that may change how you see the relationship between scientific discovery and spiritual belief.

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Pastor Michael Dennis embodies the courage to expand life's horizons rather than shrink them as the years pass. After over two decades of shepherding communities, he jumped headfirst into the world of stand-up comedy. What started as a pandemic dare from friends has evolved into a unique ministry opportunity in the most unlikely of places, comedy clubs where his faith meets the darkest corners of humanity.

Michael's journey from having zero interest in Jesus to becoming a pastor reveals the power of authentic relationship over religious culture. Now, as an empty-nester, he's discovered that comedy clubs provide unprecedented opportunities to meet young dreamers from around the world who are spiritually open in ways that traditional church settings never allowed. His story challenges common assumptions about faith, humour, and the intersection of sacred and secular pursuits, proving that God’s sense of humour might be bigger than we ever imagined.

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Bleeding Daylight is a Christian podcast of hope and transformation hosted by Rodney Olsen, featuring inspiring Christian testimonies and stories of faith in action.

In this powerful episode, Rodney sits down with Sidhara Udalagama, a communications specialist at Compassion Australia who was born and raised in Sri Lanka. Sidhara shares her unique perspective on global poverty, having recently returned to her homeland with Compassion to capture stories of young women facing significant barriers. Her insights reveal the multidimensional nature of poverty and how it affects every aspect of human dignity, from the basic need to matter and be seen, to practical challenges like period poverty that force girls to abandon their education.

Through compelling stories from Sri Lanka, Uganda, and the Philippines, Sidhara demonstrates how locally-led approaches are creating lasting transformation in communities. From child-headed households where siblings care for each other, to aspiring fashion designers defying expectations, to mothers pulled back from the brink of despair, these stories showcase both the heartbreaking realities of poverty and the incredible hope emerging through compassionate intervention. Sidhara challenges listeners to expand their definition of "neighbour" beyond their local community to embrace a global perspective on care and responsibility.

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Bleeding Daylight is a Christian podcast of hope and transformation hosted by Rodney Olsen, featuring inspiring Christian testimonies and stories of faith in action.