Shame and Fear

Ellen has spent most of her life walking in shame, fear, rejection, and feeling unforgiveable for the abortion she had when she was a teenager. She turns to God, at the prompting of the Holy Spirit many years later, to find forgiveness and is now helping others who are going through and have gone through a similar journey like hers. 

Drugs & God

 God has done amazing things in all of our lives as well as the life of Brian Allen. From his learning disabilities, to doing drugs in the locker room of his high school football team, to selling drugs, God has led Brian from the trenches of drugs to His light for his life. 

Fear and Bully Culture

Alex Sarka is nothing short of an amazing woman who overcame the culture of fear and a childhood bully. Her story is filled with resilience, kindness, forgiveness, and gentleness. She teaches us the different ways of displaying the love of Christ, submitting our thoughts and actions to God, and creating room for personal change. 

Marine Corp & Veteran Mental Health Culture

Brandon was a combat marine and served in Iraq for 12 years. He now serves our veterans at Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry as the Director of Veterans Services.  Following the footsteps of his grandfather and father, Brandon continues to give back to his community by using his experiences by helping others especially veterans. In this episode he'll discuss the culture of the Marine Corp and the mental health of those who are serving to protect our country. 

Gang Culture

Chrisger's story stems from the gang culture of California. He grew up knowing God but not Jesus until he found himself in a county jail. His story speaks volumes as to how God can reach the darkest corners of our life and redeem us.

Ever want to know what's going through your kids mind? I do. I ask some basic questions with the funniest responses from the two best tiny people in my life. 

Cop Culture

Tyler Trantham has and was a cop for 18 years. In this episode he'll discuss what that culture was like for him and the different aspects of his life during that time. Not only this but we get a chance to hear him discuss what it means to be rooted in Christ while being a cop and what it’s like now after leaving that profession. 

Welcome to Cultural Egress. This is a podcast that explores the different effects that culture has on our minds and our perception of the world around us. Here, we dive deep and learn how we renew, transform and fortify ourselves with biblical truths and God’s vision for our lives.

Hmong Culture

As a first generation Asian American and having to navigate a multi-cultural life while growing up in America, and learning two different cultures at once, life can be quite difficult to navigate where there are two clashing personalities vying for dominance. Much of Cindy’s personality and character could be derived from a strong Asian culture and her relationship with God. After meeting God and His son Jesus Christ, she has been able to look back at her life and see how culture has shaped most of the negative parts of her childhood. After much restoration from the word of God, She’s been able to find forgiveness, peace, and renewed way of thinking.