Halfway There

Kevin Wilson is the host of the podcast A Christian Podcast with Kevin Wilson. I had the pleasure of being on a panel with Kevin at Podcast Movement in August, 2022. His approach to evangelism in his podcast fascinated so I had to hear more of his story. Today, Kevin shares about how moving around as a child affected him, the group that so lived Acts 2 that he couldn’t resist Jesus, and how he follows curiosity to interact with others about faith. Kevin’s story reminds us that evangelism is a true gift and we can learn from his.

Listen to Kevin’s story today!

Stories Kevin shared:

• Connecting at Podcast Movement

Great quotes from Kevin:

I recognize my role as a seed planter.

I’ve disagreed with people but never had a conversation end in anger.

Humility is required for a relationship with God.

Resources we mentioned:

• Kevin’s details

Related episodes:

• Jay Kim and the Spiritual Formation of Technology

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Traci Rhoades is an author, Bible teacher, writer, listener, and follower of Jesus who cares deeply about church unity, church history, everyone reading God’s word, and engaging with others on Twitter. She was last with us on episode #262 and has a new book out called Shaky Ground: What to Do After the Bottom Drops Out. Today, we talk about discovering the gift of listening, exploring Christian traditions different from our own, and how spiritual practices can see us through dark seasons. Traci reminds us that being curious is a spiritual discipline worth pursuing.

Listen to my conversation with Traci wherever you get your podcasts!

Stories Traci shared:

• Navigating life with a freshman in high school

Great quotes from Traci:

A curious mind serves me better than an arguing one.

Once I let go of the fear, I already knew how to listen to the Holy Spirit.

The only time there was silence in my church was when someone missed their queue.

Imagine if we all walked around as deeply healed people.

Resources we mentioned:

• Traci’s website

Related episodes:

• Traci Rhoades and the Case of Holy Envy

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Andrew McWilliams is the founder of The McWilliams Group Real Estate and Andrew McWilliams Coaching. Achieving top 1% status among all RE/MAX agents internationally, Andrew has guided many new and seasoned agents to success, sharing philosophy, lessons, and principles from his personal journey. Today, Andrew shares his struggle to find his place in ministry, how a rejection led him to a new level of ministry, and why sometimes having a truck is magical. We also talk about mindset and how much flows from that starting place. Andrew’s story reminds us that when we trust the Lord we can’t play small.

Listen to Andrew’s story wherever you get your podcasts!

Stories Andrew shared:

• Growing up in NE Georgia

Great quotes from Andrew:

I saw a bigger God at that point.

I’ve hit a plateau and I need to find the bigger path because this one is too small.

I had to get outside the church to get to where I could hear other voices but I found God right there.

There’s so much God has for us and we are playing small.

Resources we mentioned:

• Andrew’s website

Related episodes:

• Tim Winders and Redefining Success

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Karen González is a speaker, writer, storyteller, and immigrant advocate, who herself immigrated from Guatemala as a child. Karen is a previous guest who shared her story on episode #166. Today, Karen and I talk about normalizing movement of population, why being a stranger in a strange land should give Christians empathy, and what to do about Christian nationalism. Karen’s work reminds us of God’s view of immigrants and challenges us to serve. care for, and love them. You won’t want to miss this episode.

Listen to Karen’s story today wherever you get your podcasts!

Stories Karen shared:

• How her first book, The God Who Sees, was received

Great quotes from Karen:

People have always moved for the reasons they move today.

When you are who you are, it’s flaws and all.

We ask people to conform to our image.

Resources we mentioned:

• Karen’s website

Related episodes:

• Karen Gonzalez and the God Who Sees

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Jay Kim is a pastor and author in Silicon Valley and a previous guest on episode #206. I invited Jay back to discuss his latest book Analog Christian: Cultivating Contentment, Resilience, and Wisdom in the Digital Age. In this conversation, Jay shares the situation we find ourselves in with technology, what’s at stake if we do not use wisdom to handle it, and practices that can help get your freedom back. Jay encourages us to be wise about what we allow to shape who we become so we can be shaped as Jesus would have us.

Listen to this conversation with Jay Kim wherever you get your podcasts!

Stories Jay shared:

• Pastoring in the heart of Silicon Valley

Great quotes from Jay:

Every human being is being formed at all times.

If my enslavement is forming me, my guess is that the way it’s forming me is very different than the way Jesus wants to form me.

Love atrophies when it’s not in motion.

Resources we mentioned:

• Jay’s website

Related episodes:

• Jay Kim and Why We Need Real People

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Jodi Rosser is an author, speaker, and podcaster. She is the host of the Depth Podcast, a podcast to help others grow deeper in their faith and stronger in their relationships. Today, Jodi shares about what she learned through her life’s biggest heartbreak, divorce. She talks us through the struggle and dark days but also the gifts she received like emotional literacy, learning empathy, and freedom from shame. Jodi’s story reminds us that we grow deep before we grow up.

Listen to Jodi’s story in your favorite podcast player now!

Stories Jodi shared:

• Growing up in a Christian family with three sisters

Great quotes from Jodi:

What if your greatest heartbreak catapults you to your greatest growth?

“Mom, don’t you know loss shapes character?”

Allow yourself to grieve and go through the pain.

God does not want you to live shackled in your shame.

I used to thing grace was only for eternal salvation but there’s also daily grace.

Resources we mentioned:

• Jodi’s website

Related episodes:

• Sarah Geringer and Transforming Your Thought Life

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Corey Nathan is a businessman, theater nerd, fellow podcaster, husband, and father. He’s passionate about creating space in the public sphere for to talk about politics and religion from the “screamers” who’ve come to dominate these conversations. Today, Corey explains how a Jewish kid from New Jersey found Christ, what his conversion meant for his family, and why he believes civil discourse need to make a comeback. Corey’s story reminds us that the Lord is always working if we just have eyes to see and patience to wait for him.

Listen to Corey’s story now!

Stories Corey shared:

• How a theater ministry was one of his most rewarding experiences

Great quotes from Corey:

This is God’s creation and he is going about redeeming it.

Big questions just haunted me.

I don’t care about immigration policy as much as I care how we’re talking to each other.

When want to enter into an extended conversation, have some influence, and maybe be persuasive, it means opening yourself up to the possibility of being persuaded. And that’s dangerous! But the truth is always going to be true.

Resources we mentioned:

• Corey’s website

Related episodes:

• Andrew Klavan and the Truth and Beauty

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Lauren Roskilly is a coach, author, and speaker. Today, Lauren shares about growing up in rural Sussex, England, leaving paganism, and finding dramatic physical healing. Lauren also describes significant mental health issues she suffered, including a suicide attempt, and how the Lord began to change her after a prayer of desperation. Lauren’s story reminds us that even when we suffer, the Lord is present and powerful when we turn to him.

Listen to Lauren’s story now!

Stories Lauren shared:

• Growing up in rural Sussex, England

Great quotes from Lauren:

My focus wasn’t on Him anymore but He was there.

I wasn’t asking why. I was asking what. The difference is key.

It wasn’t an instant zap; it was a journey.

Resources we mentioned:

• Lauren’s website

Related episodes:

• Gil Bentham and Living in the Locks with the Lord

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Benjamin Hunter is a Christian Colorado Filmmaker who loves to tell stories of all sizes. Today, Ben shares with us what he learned from having a brother with cerebral palsy, how he discovered he was an artist, and the moment the Lord inspired him to start his own film production company. He also gives us a little insight into what it takes to make a movie and the documentary he’s making to honor his brother. Ben’s story reminds us that obedience when God calls is always the best choice.

Listen to Ben’s story today!

Stories Benjamin shared:

• Growing up in a Christian family in Colorado

Great quotes from Benjamin:

It doesn’t matter what physical capabilities someone has, you should treat them the same.

I don’t know how to do that but I’ll try.

Resources we mentioned:

• Ben’s website

Related episodes:

• Jill Baughan and the Adventure of Joy

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Jill Baughan is an author, speaker, podcaster and joy-seeker who, through adventure and play, helps people find joy, no matter what else is happening good, bad or ugly in life. Long ago, as a kid on the Tilt-A-Whirl,she learned a valuable life lesson, and that was this: It is entirely possible for a human being to laugh and throw up at the same time. Today, Jill shares how her father’s death changed her view of God, how she learned to have fun and follow Jesus at the same time, and the real value of lament. Jill’s story reminds us that it’s both the laughter and the tears that make life beautiful.

Listen to Jill’s story in your favorite podcast app now!

Stories Jill shared:

• Signing up to be the Chick-fil-a cow and what she learned from it

Great quotes from Jill:

I still love the Church; I haven’t always loved the church.

I didn’t really ask questions for a long time after that.

I loved them before I knew them. God came near. And he brought redemption out of brokenness.

Prayer is a mystery.

Even if you get a “happy ending” that does not negate the sorrow you experienced.

Resources we mentioned:

• Jill’s website

Related episodes:

• Caroline Harries and the Invitation of Hope 

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