Ryan James Miller is a performance coach, founder of the Foundations to Freedom Coaching Academy, husband of 20+ years, and father to two daughters. Today, Ryan shares how he came to Christ when nothing else satisfied, how he found a community and surrender ed to the Lord, and the mentors that shaped his walk. Then, Ryan tells about his experience at the Las Vegas shooting on October 1, 2017. That experience catalyzed him to become a better follower of Jesus. Ryan’s story reminds us that we cannot afford to waste a moment.

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Stories Ryan shared:

• Rediscovering identity and how

Great quotes from Ryan:

God has to ruin my life to get me to realize what I really have.

What God has in store for us has nothing to do with us and everything to do with him.

God had been calling me my whole life.

Resources we mentioned:

• Ryan’s website

Related episodes:

• Angus Nelson and the Power of Being in Christ

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Sam Feeney is an author, strategist, coach, husband, and father of five. Today, Sam shares with us the paths he meandered as a young man, how everything changed when he met his wife, and what it meant to learn about God as Father. Also, he tells us why his family took a huge leap of faith and moved from Pennsylvania to Colorado. Sam is passionate about helping men grow in their faith and interactions with their families. Sam’s story reminds us that God is one but also three persons and keeping that perspective changes everything.

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Stories Sam shared:

• Growing up in Pennsylvania in a Christian family

Great quotes from Sam:

For a long time I resisted faith because it might mean my dad was right.

If my dad loves me half as much as I love this kid, I’ve undersold him.

If you put eternity in our hearts, we’re looking for where he shows up as soon as possible.

My biggest challenge as a dad is trying to prolong credibility with my kids as long as I can.

Resources we mentioned:

• Sam’s website

Related episodes:

• Tim Winders and Redefining Success

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Lisa Appelo is a speaker and author including her latest book Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After It All Falls Apart. Today, Lisa shares how she found faith while growing up in Florida, learning to trust through a financial crisis, and how she called on that trust when her husband died suddenly. She had to learn how to parent as a single mom while dealing with grief and eventually the Lord led her back to writing. Lisa’s story reminds us that the Lord’s mercy isn’t always what we want but is always what we need.

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Stories Lisa shared:

• Being a homeschooling mom of seven

Great quotes from Lisa:

Lord, do not let this be a mountain top. I want this to be real.

I saw God in ways I never would have otherwise.

When we step out in faith, he never calls us into a deal; he calls us to himself.

Resources we mentioned:

• Lisa’s website

Related episodes:

• Harriett Miller and a Fierce Faith

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Andrew Klavan is an award-winning writer, screenwriter, and media commentator. An internationally bestselling novelist and two-time Edgar Award-winner, Klavan is also a contributing editor to City Journal, the magazine of the Manhattan Institute, and the host of a popular podcast on DailyWire.com, The Andrew Klavan Show. Today, Andrew shares the story of how the Gospels captured his attention as literature, finding Christ in his 40s, and the joy he’s found in Jesus. Andrew’s story reminds us that God is everywhere if we only have eyes to see.

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Stories Andrew shared:

• Growing up in a classic American suburb in a Jewish family

Great quotes from Andrew:

Everything I found true and beautiful was represented in literature by Christ.

I believe both as a son and as a parent, you

When you’re not a cradle Christian, you’re not afraid to ask God questions.

Doubt is a really important function of faith.

Resources we mentioned:

• Andrew’s website

Related episodes:

• Jen Rosner and and Finding Messiah

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Ryan George has traveled to all seven continents and both polar circles. An adrenaline junkie, Ryan is a certified wingwalker a bungee jumping enthusiast, and a via ferrata connoisseur. Today, Ryan shares why he was baptized in three denominations, how he discovered “adrenaline” activities, and what he’s learned about the Lord while pursuing them. Ryan’s story reminds us that the Lord is never far away, even when life seems at its most dangerous.

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Stories Ryan shared:

• The two kinds of adrenaline junkies and which he is

Great quotes from Ryan:

God doesn’t have borders or favorites.

I like to places that make everything in my life seem smaller on purpose.

I never dream too big for God.

Travelling the world has made me more humble.

It’s hard to have bad theology when you’re living Christ’s example.

Resources we mentioned:

• Ryan’s website

Related episodes:

• Angus Nelson and the Power of Being in Christ

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James Bryan Smith is a professor at Friends University in Wichita, Kansa and author, including his new book, The Good and Beautiful You. Today, James tells us how he found Christ, his amazing set of mentors, and the season when he forgot his first love. He also shares how God thinks about us and why it’s different that you may have been told. James’ story reminds us that no matter where you are on the journey, you’re loved by God deeply.

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Stories James shared:

• His work at Friends University as a teacher

Great quotes from James:

It goes a lot better if I think I’m quite marvelous.

Every need my soul has, Jesus provides.

I want to be at the point where I love God even if God doesn’t provide all my spiritual feelings.

God is crazy about you and loves you more than you can imagine.

Resources we mentioned:

• James’ website

Related episodes:

• Laura Barringer and Scot McKnight and Becoming an Agent of Tov

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Les Hughes and Jon Sanders are pastors who help pastors and others with a ministry background create a life of financial freedom as entrepreneurs. Today, Les and Jon share their individual spiritual experiences including resisting ministry and surrendering to the Lord. Plus, they share how being pastors led them to start coaching other pastors to create side hustles and other streams of income. The freedom that’s available is unlike anything we’ve seen before and may be how people serve in the future. Les and Jon’s story remind us that the Lord uses everything, not just the things we think are sacred.

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Stories Les and Jon shared:

• Why Les and Jon started EntrePastors

Great quotes from Les and Jon:

It’s not anyone else’s job to provide for my family. It’s my job. (Les)

It’s a shame when a pastor needs to leave a church environment to increase their income. (Les)

I never felt abandoned by God and I know now that’s just grace (Les).

The church is a terrible business model. (Jon)

If we can free some pastors up to go do some things in the marketplace, we can alleviate a lot of struggle for both the pastors and the church. (Jon)

Resources we mentioned:

• EntrePastors website

Related episodes:

• Robin T. Jennings and the Light of the World

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Ryan Ragozine, host of the Thinker Sensitive podcast. Today, Ryan shares his incredible journey growing up in a Christian family in Detroit. When he was 12 he lost his faith in God and turned to philosophy to find answers. He also shares the moment when his faith was revived, what he learned from his season of doubt and anxiety, and why he stared a podcast. Ryan’s story reminds us that no matter where you are on the spiritual journey, God isn’t finished with us.

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Stories Ryan shared:

• Why he started Thinker Sensitive, a podcast for thinking seekers

Great quotes from Ryan:

Philosophy in its root form is simply deep contemplation.

The kind of certainty I was looking for is actually humanly impossible.

All humans have to exercise faith. It just depends on what my faith is in and how well supported it is by reason.

Finding God again was about him not about me.

Just because you have doubts, doesn’t mean the answers don’t exist.

Resources we mentioned:

• Ryan’s website and podcast

Related episodes:

• Michelle Lazurek and Learning to Let Go

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Ernest Randolph spent 35 years working with youth in formal and informal roles. A graduate of Denver Seminary, he’s led Bible studies and house church for the past six years. Today, Ernest shares his calling to ministry, what happened when he chose between career and ministry, and how writing helped him clarify his faith. Ernest’s book Resurrecting the Cross is his understanding of the work of Christ and why it matters for today. Ernest’s story reminds us that while not everything goes according to our plan, God is always with us still.

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Stories Ernest shared:

• Growing up in Wyoming

Great quotes from Ernest:

God does amazing things wherever you are.

When you’re in a church, sometimes you feel obligated to believe things that sometimes just aren’t true.

The meat is that we live by the Spirit.

He came to teach us to endure suffering for the sake of love.

When you understand the way of the cross, it changes your whole mindset.

Resources we mentioned:

• Ernest’s website

Related episodes:

• Amy Watson on Trauma, Healing, and Community

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