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Tricia Lott Williford is an author, speaker, and teacher. From a young age her life was set in God, but when the sudden death of her husband flipped her world upside down she had to re learn how to talk to God and put her life back together again. Today, she talks about raising two boys; finding the steady, little things; and growing into who God made her to be. With God and writing as her firm foundations, she has experienced pain and loss, but also joy and love and kept pushing on. Her story is a reminder that no matter what happens, God has a plan for you, you just have to wait.

Listen to Tricia’s story today!

Stories Tricia shared:

• Growing up in a Christian family

Great quotes from Tricia:

I was born loving Jesus.

One of the greatest graces of God is how he numbs us.

Our prayers do not have expiration dates

Suffering isn’t scary. Worrying is scary.

Resources we mentioned:

• Tricia’s next book: Just You Wait

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Joseph Warren is the host of two podcasts, and a spiritual coach. Today, he shares how he started out a successful businessman but soon found his life spiraling until he hit rock bottom. Joseph climbed out of the pit – with the help of important people in his life – and reclaimed his faith. His honest and raw story will show you that no matter where you are in your life, God will still guide you home.

Listen to Joseph’s story now!

Stories Joseph shared:

• How his parents’ divorce changed his life

Great quotes from Joseph:

I made a decision never to love again.

I’m in control of nothing. The sooner I get that and release control over to God, the sooner things work out.

I said one of the best prayers of my life, “What? What do you want?”

Stop talking when you pray.

Faith is not a solo sport.

Resources we mentioned:

• Surprise by the Power of the Holy Spirit by Jack Deere

Try my brand new Bible experience, Jesus is Willing: An 8 Day Experience.

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Sharon Swing is the co-author of Listen to My Life; Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in my Story. Today she shares how listening and life maps aided her in her own journey and how she adapted it to help others in their journeys as well. Through multiple experiences she found where she was meant to be and how she could help people push on from where they are right now. She gives some of her tricks to life mapping and encourages us all to reflect on our own journeys.

Listen to Sharon’s story today!

Stories Sharon shared:

• Growing up in the NW suburbs of Chicago in a Christian family

Great quotes from Sharon:

My experience was God was a cosmic line judge waiting to tell me if I was in or out of bounds.

Our box for God is so small and so confided… and God kinda blows the sides off of it on a regular basis.

God always met me very invitationally, lovingly and humorously.

It’s a seismic shift in perspective from discontent to contentment.

Resources we mentioned:

• OneLife Maps website

Try my brand new Bible experience, Jesus is Willing: An 8 Day Experience.

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Tom Nardone is a mailman turned house flipper, author, speaker and coach. Today he shares how he found his true calling from what he saw everyday and how economic downturn led him closer to Christ. He grew his business from a side hustle to a career by taking advantage of what God had already put right in front of him. Tom demonstrates the importance of looking at what you have and not what you don’t have.

Listen to Tom’s story now!

Stories Tom shared:

• Finding Christ at a youth meeting when he was 12

Great quotes from Tom:

There are a lot of promises God makes to us that He wants us to hold him to.

Whether it’s ups or downs, enjoy the journey.

Resources we mentioned:

• Battlefield of the Mind: Winning the Battle in Your Mind by Joyce Meyer

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Jim Gum is the Executive Pastor at Jacob’s Well church in Kansas City and founder of Story Enneagram whose message is “You are NOT your Enneagram type.” Story Enneagram – where learning your type is just the beginning of a whole new story. Today, he shares his story of coming to Christ through Young Life, discovering he was at the point of breaking down and healing through the Enneagram. He found it easy to let himself get caught up in all the things he thought he had to do to make others like him and not focus on what mattered, his health and the people around him. His story will demonstrate that you don’t need to be perfect for those around you.

Listen to Jim’s story now!

• Growing up in Kansas City outside of the church

Great quotes from Jim:

I was free to just be loved by God

“It’s a horrible shock to become acquainted with oneself.” Carl Jung

Resources we mentioned:

• Story Enneagram, Jim’s website

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Jeremy Myers is a podcaster and author back for his second episode here with me on Halfway There Podcast. Today we go back over what we discussed in our previous episode together and caught up on what has happened in our lives since then.  From the ways non Christians sometimes show more kindness than fellow believers to starting our own podcasts, Jeremy and I discuss our journeys these past few months.

Listen to our conversation now!

What we talked about:

• His neighbors caring for him more than his fellow Christians

Great quotes:

I don’t think we have an all or nothing Faith.

The christian life is characterized by love.

Resources mentioned (some links are Amazon affiliate links that send me a commission when you use them):

• Jeremy’s book What is Faith? and more

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Esmie Lawrence is a former Olympian, podcaster, and life coach dedicated to help women live the life they’re meant to live. Today, she shares how she came to Christ, drifted away during her training, and ultimately grew closer to him than ever before. She struggled with depression but was able to overcome it to live the life she wanted and be the best she could once more. Her story will push you to find your passion for Christ and for life.

Listen to Esmie’s story now!

Stories Esmie shared:

• Born in Jamaica and emigrating to Canada at 12 years old

Great quotes from Esmie:

That’s what I want to look like when it’s my turn to die: I want that light of God in me.

In order to be an elite anything, you have to push yourself.

In order to achieve anything, you must have a goal.

Resources we mentioned:

• I Am Still Here: Trials Turned into Transformation an anthology

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Jerry Schemmel is a broadcaster for the Colorado Rockies. As a baseball fan in Denver, if it’s summer, Jerry is on my radio. Today, he shares the story of how the crash of United 232 changed his life forever. Jerry shares his thoughts as the flight lost control, redirected to Sioux City, and ultimately hit the ground at 255 miles per hour. The fact that he survived is amazing but it was the aftermath of survivor’s guilt and depression that led him to Christ. Now, Jerry lives every day for Christ and shares the Gospel whenever he can. His story will convince you that the Lord can use anything to get your attention.

Please listen to and share Jerry’s story today!

Stories Jerry shared:

• Growing up in small town South Dakota

Great quotes from Jerry:

Eventually, not that moment or the next day but eventually, I was going to win every battle.

I think God says to me, “It took 30 years and a plane crash but I finally got your attention.” I think that’s why I survived that crash.

He wants me to use my life to serve Him and point people toward His Son.

If you can’t tell people who Jesus is, show them.

Resources we mentioned (Amazon links are affiliate links that send me a small commission if you use them):

• Jerry’s website where you can book him for speaking events

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Michael Malcom is a pastor and executive director at Alabama Interfaith Power and Light. Today, Michael shares his calling and work in social justice issues. We have a frank conversation about race, how we are all conditioned to see things differently through our experiences, and how we can learn to listen. Michael’s stories will encourage you to reconsider your beliefs about police violence and environmental injustice in the United States, particularly the Southeast. I left this conversation feeling more strongly than ever that it’s time to take the politics out and embrace others with the love of Jesus.

Please give Michael’s story a listen now!

Stories Michael shared:

• How he came to the Alabama Interfaith Power and Light and the work they do

Great quotes from Michael:

Perhaps I needed to start looking at this individual relationship and me getting to know God myself verses what people have given me.

No one can tell me God is a gentleman. No, no, no. God is inconvenient.

If we’re dismissive of other people, we’ll miss God.

Resources Michael mentioned:

• Alabama Interfaith Power and Light

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Chris Staron is a film-maker and podcaster who has one of the best shows out there that you’ve never heard. It’s called Truce and his mission is to call a truce to the culture wars. Today, Chris shares his journey of fighting for his faith in college and being financially challenged while making his movies. He reminds us about the value of being hard to offend and quick to love. His journey hasn’t been easy and he’s dealt with the realities of the film business and the anxiety that goes with it. Now, Chris is creating a conversation that will change how you think about culture, politics, and faith.

Listen to Chris’s story now!

Stories Chris shared:

• Why he started his podcast Truce

Great quotes from Chris:

It’s important to be hard to offend.

The main thing is to always be grateful.

[Jesus] came to die on a cross, so who am I to think my whole life is going to be roses?

Resources Chris mentioned:

• Cradle Robber by Chis Staron

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