Halfway There

Rob Decker is a personal trainer who has been radically changed by God. Today, Rob shares the moment when he jumped out a window and the tender words the Lord spoke to him in the hospital that built his faith again. His story is one of radical transformation from a hard drinking, drug abusing young man to a clear-eyed man with a full heart who speaks personally of the love of God.

Listen to Rob’s story and be sure to share with a friend!

Stories Rob shared:

• Learning that his step-father was not his dad

Great quotes from Rob:

It [a suicide attempt] was a very hard experience but it was the beginning of a great walk with God.

He will give you your youth back.

I’m one of his bratty kids.

Resources Rob mentioned:

• Isaiah 53

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Teresa Blaes is the host of the Unresolved Life podcast and explores life’s most difficult questions. Today, Teresa shares the serious events that shaped her to be a deeper questioner of God and everything she encounters. She details her journey through skepticism, painful moments, and the gentle leading of the Lord. When you hear some of the events of her life you will be amazed that she emerged with faith at all and her willingness to ask deep questions will make sense. Please go to Apple Podcasts and subscribe to Unresolved Life for more.

Please listen and share with a friend.

Stories Teresa shared:

• Podcasting as a way of answering life’s most difficult questions

Great quotes from Teresa:

If you’re not honest with him, he can’t work.

You can come to him and question him even with your baggage. He is not afraid of the questions.

Resources mentioned by Teresa (Amazon affiliate links):

• Unresolved Life Podcast with Teresa Blaes

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Tonya Jewell Blessing shared her story with Halfway There on episode #36 last year. Not long ago she reached out to me to say that she wanted to share an amazing encounter she had with a snake just before coming back to the United States for a visit. Today, she shares that story and her new new book, Soothing Rain: Living Water to Refresh Your Soul (Amazon affiliate link).

Please listen to this incredible story of God’s faithfulness and share with a friend!

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Phil Gauthier is the host of the God Watch Podcast and has become a good friend. Today he shares his story of coming to Christ after doing drugs all night on a lakeshore, learning the character of God, and starting his own podcast. Phil is a true entrepreneur who has his own plumbing business in Des Moines, Iowa. You will hear his heart for sharing the Good News of God’s love for people. Phil’s show encourages you to embrace where God has you and to come out on the other side of struggle stronger.

Please listen to this show with Phil and share with a friend. And go to iTunes to subscribe to God Watch.

Stories Phil shared:

• We chat about making Christian podcasting

Great quotes from Phil:

I needed to pursue God but it turned out he was pursuing me the whole time.

If you don’t understand his character, you can’t understand his love, his compassion, and the greatness that is him.

Nearly every day I’m talking about Jesus with a stranger.

If you stick with it, you come out on the other side stronger.

The stories we share happen every day in churches, every day among friends.

Resources Phil mentioned:

• God Watch Podcast

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Ken L. Roberts is a former pastor and church planter turned author and life coach. Today he shares the story of how God led him to the sweet spot of his life. The story winds through the most challenging moments in his life including hitting a spiritual wall while serving as a pastor and the unexpected death of his wife. Ken shares that being on a deeper journey with God helped him through those difficult moments and led to his current period of ministry helping believers break through the wall and leaders “live well while they lead well.”

Please listen and share with a friend!

Stories Ken shared:

• Growing up as a pastor’s kid and giving his life to Christ at age 7

Great quotes from Ken:

An animal won’t come out unless you’re quiet. Your soul is the same way.

I’m more settled with mysteries than I used to be.

Resources Ken mentioned:

• Unexpected: Navigating Life’s Unforeseen Turns (Faith)

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