I had so much fun getting to know David (Dave) and Tina Samples for episode 44! Dave and Tina bring an incredible combination of humor and depth, and I know you will be encouraged as you listen. Dave and Tina have two sons and live in Texas. They have worked together in ministry throughout their marriage.

Tina is an award-winning author, speaker, worship leader, and music therapist. She co-authored the award-winning book Wounded Women of the Bible: Finding Hope When Life Hurts, with fellow author and friend, Dena Dryer. As a singer, Tina has performed in the musical drama Texas as well as in The Promise, a musical drama of the life of Christ. 

Dave is the lead pastor at Tolar Baptist Church in Tolar, Texas. He has worked in the ministry for over thirty years. In addition to ministry, Dave has worked in radio and theatre. Together, Dave and Tina co-authored the award-winning book Messed Up Men of the Bible: Seeing the Men in Your Life Through God’s Eyes.

Throughout our conversation we chat about how Dave and Tina met, what first got them into ministry, and what it is like working together in ministry. We also dive into the topic of suffering. With Tina experiencing a heart attack and subsequent heart transplant and Dave’s journey with cancer, they both have so much wisdom to share on what it means to suffer well. I am so inspired by their faith and perspective. They display what it looks like to love and serve regardless of circumstance or season of life.

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