Have you ever been struck by a proverbial lightning bolt once in your life? How about multiple times? For many, one bolt would be life changing. For some, it is not enough, to change the course of a life, that is off track. In today’s story, we see the journey of a small town man, who finds a God, bigger than the ups and downs of it all. And oh, what a sweet sweet encounter. “The Phantasmagorical Chase.”

One of the key verses to Tom’s life: Prov. 22:6-“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Tom is one of the hosts of the Biblical Chili podcast. 

Parts of his story he shares:
Christian upbringing
Bible memorization
mental illness in parents
suicidal parents
no shame in low income
it takes a village
house fire
mental health counseling
second chances
God pursues
bad breakups
unexpected arrest
desperation and bridges
mental health awareness
green goblin comics
living in an aquarium
honeymoon in Vegas
helping the homeless
the joys of family
starting a podcast
finding a community


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Deep down inside, don’t you just wish someone would hear your cry for help? Big Boy Buddy Love was A DJ & Pro Wrestler. Also, a man struggling with severe depression for years. His life takes a giant turn, from a couch to a different stage and a life-changing ministry after he takes his cue from God. This is a story you don’t want to miss, the everyday extraordinary, Dave Ebert.

This verse was transforming for Dave: IJohn 5:13-“I write these things to yo who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.”

Great quote from Dave:
“For many years, I used to use comedy to hide who I was, but now I use comedy to reveal who He is.”
to newbie improv people he would say:
“Your job is not to be funny. You do not have to be funny. Take that burden off of you, because improv is built on being human. Humans are funny. I think God built us as much for love and compassion as he did for comic relief.”

Stories Dave shares:
-Father with agent orange and how it affected him as a kid
-A relative fallen from grace in the ministry
-Rejection in his youth
-severe depression
-suicidal thoughts
-unhelpful counselors
-how God spoke to him, in a near death moment
-Pro Wrestling
-Big Boy Buddy Love’s 3 signature moves
-Being a DJ
-his sister took him in
-how the love of God has changed him
-how Haha Men Ministry started and evolved
-How Well Versed Comedy began
-How Well Versed Comedy pivoted during Quarantine
-online Improv Nights
-HowGifts for Glory podcast came about
-God lead him to help with human trafficking survivors
-Seeing laughter change people
-Improv tips
-How he loves wearing Depends.

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September ………. October ………. and beyond. No one could have predicted this year. It has affected so much. Our world. Our countries. Our states. Our cities. Our homes.

In a way, the world has stopped. And in a moment, God has gotten the attention of the whole world. We all have shared experience, and we all have unique experience. What is the story that we will all some day tell?
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The guests in order:
-Mike Glesener, Meg's better half
-Markus Watson, host of the “Spirtual Life and Leadership” podcast
-Yohanna Smith, host of the Girls Talking Life podcast
-Alana Dawson, host of “The Podcasting Party”
-Eric Nevins, host of “Halfway There” podcast
-Ryann Gaines,leader in the Faith Mamas ministry
-Chris Staron, host of the Truce podcast
-Micah Glesener, Meg's child #6
-Jayme Elizabeth, host of the “She Speaks Life” podcast.
-Kipp Wilkinson, cohost of the “Mountain & Valley Podcast”
-Dominique, founder of the Faith Mamas Ministry, and host of the Faith Mamas Podcast.
-Amber Cullum, host of the “Grace Enough” podcast
-Tim Winders, host of the “Seek Go Create” podcast
-Elijah Glesener, Meg's child #8
-Jernise Young,leader in the Faith Mamas ministry
-Micah Horvath, cohost of the “Mountain & Valley Podcast”
-Jordan Glesener, Meg's chid #7
-Andrew Piccinni, Alderwood Community Church youth leader
-Tina Smith, host of the “Not All Heroes Wear Capes” podcast and the “Raising Kids on Your Knees” podcast
-Jenna Erlandsen, host of the “Bridge of The Faithful” podcast
-Sean McCoy, host of the “Come to The Table Podcast”
-Jody Howe, host of “The Air That I Breathe” podcast
-Neil Matthews, host of the “Other People’s Shoes” podcast
-Mary Snyder, host of the “Take The Stage” podcast, renamed StorySpire w/Mary R Snyder



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Losing a parent at an early age can be traumatic. It can leave a gaping hole, and take years to understand. Holland Webb spent years searching for what was lost, and ultimately as a life mission, has sought to redeem that loss by being that for someone else.
Thus began his adoption of two little boys, age 3 and age 4, while himself a single 27-year-old man, which greatly grew his faith in Jesus Christ. His road to personal redemption is remarkable.

Currently Holland is a cohost of “The Afterword: A Conversation About the Future of Words and All Things Literary” a podcast, he cohosts with Amy Bowlin. He is also the founder at The Webb Digital Marketing Company, LLC. He has co-authored the book ‘Adventures in Fatherhood”, with Carlton Hughes.

A Bible verse that shaped his faith journey: Proverbs 31:8- “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.”

Some of the topics covered in this episode:
*growing up without a Father
*filling holes from our childhood
*single parenting
*parenting through the difficult teen years
*how Americans are perceived in the Phillippines
*working for non-profit companies
*International Disability and Development Consortium.
*cohosting a podcast
*challenging our assumptions
*missionaries
*adoption as a single man
*biracial families
*fulfilling in others what we lack
*caring for parents with dementia

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Pregnant, engaged and deceived, but not alone. Not ideal for your senior year of high school. Doris walks us through her tough years, to the unbelievable path she is now on. She is one fierce Mama, whose love is infectious. Her love and passion to help women has taken her to some dark places, places where many have been rescued.

She is also a podcaster: Fierce Calling Podcast


Isaiah 30:21-“And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.”
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Pt. 2 of Sean’s story. Three things you will want to hear in this conversation: his heart’s desire to truly understand and love everyone, as he sees Jesus did; his bright mind, that is constantly reasoning, asking why, and reminding him of his own humanity; and his boyish humor that lights up a room. Add to this the vast amount of countries he has visited, his experience in the military, mistakes that he has made, and a loving family, that has helped cancer patients for decades, and you have a moving inspiring listen. It is like sitting at the table with your wiser older brother you respect. Enjoy!

Sean McCoy is the host of the “Come to the Table Podcast”. His banner statement is ‘love in action is listening to understand, not to react.’ He has a long list of beautiful moving stories for you to enjoy.
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Fancy cars. Manicured lawns. Elite neighborhoods. Intellect. Science. Is this what life is really about?
As life unfolds, Sean finds himself weeping on a porch… empty… searching.
In his story, he shares with us his journey to faith… through his mind… and his heart… the childhood that made it harder to do so… and the one thing that changed everything for him and his family.

Sean McCoy is the host of “Come to the Table Podcast”. His banner statement is ‘love in action is listening to understand, not to react.’ He has a long list of beautiful moving stories that will challenge your thinking and encourage you. Sean is a generous, kind man, always available to engage in spirited conversation and questions about faith. 


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Your story matters. If it has brokenness, and hurt. It matters. If it doesn’t seem like a flashy story, it matters. Everyone has a story. And every life has impact.
So many people in the church grow up in a loving Christian home. Praise the Lord, right? At the same time, it is easy to do all of the right things on the outside, being respectful, going to youth group & church, even leading things, but never have a personal relationship with Christ.
Micah Horvath’s life is one such story. He takes on his journey to authenticity. And he will share with us, what part music, his family, his mentors & alopecia play in his story.

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A life on the run. From the law. With his once carefree but now troubled Mom, the remnants of his semi-idyllic remote hippie childhood… faded into a dark season for the whole family. At only 12, Kipp had already experienced 2 lifetimes of pain.

He takes us on his journey… of life… of processing his childhood.. of a life-changing divine encounter… and profound moments. All of this led him down the path of healing, to the remarkable albeit imperfect place he is now in his life and in his heart, grounded in faith, and beloved by God.

Kipp is the cohost for the Mountain & Valley Podcast. Episode 24 is Kipp’s story, the first in our two part series “Mountain & Valley Podcast”

You can hear his story at our Letters From Home websit lettersfromhomepodcast.com. We are available for help and prayer [email protected].

Here are the links to the Mountain & Valley Podcast, where so many wonderful God stories are told:

On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mountain-valley-podcast/id1453868341
On Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/mountain-valley-podcast
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6J7kVobD8rtPwbUbDau0vv
On iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-mountain-valley-podcast-31109108/

The Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
& Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Beautifully made. We hear that. Many of us know that. But just repeating that doesn’t get us there in our thinking and in our self-talk. Ryann shares with us her story of getting there, to a place where she knows she is soooo loved by her heavenly Father, and uniquely beautiful in His sight.
On her journey of getting there, she walked through a difficult season, including postpartum depression, suicidal thoughts and unhealthy feelings of unworthiness. Her loving family and friends walked her through that season, and she has come out on the other side. As we hear her gentle spirit and faith inviting us into her life, I pray we also get to that place of knowing we too are beautifully made.

Psalm 139:13–14

[13] For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
[14] I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well. (ESV)

This is the 3rd part in our three part series on the Faith Mamas Tribe. This is a beautiful ministry of Mama love and prayer.

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