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In Part 2 of this powerful story, Mary Grimm shares the harrowing conclusion of her survival journey on Mount Hood. After being trapped in a whiteout storm and injured in a terrifying fall, Mary recounts her fight to stay alive, the moments of despair when she couldn’t feel God’s presence, and the miracle of her rescue on Easter weekend.

Alongside Mary’s firsthand account, her father Bruce shares the family’s perspective—the desperate search efforts, the worldwide outpouring of prayer, and the emotional moment they learned she was found alive.

This is more than just a survival story. It’s a testimony of faith, perseverance, and God’s providence in the most desperate circumstances.

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In this gripping episode of No Longer Nomads, we talk to Mary Grimm and her dad, Bruce Owen, to hear Mary’s incredible survival story on Mount Hood. What started as a long-awaited adventure quickly turned into six days of isolation, whiteouts, and life-threatening conditions.

From her childhood love of the outdoors and thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, to the moment she ignored warnings and set off alone, Mary takes us inside her mindset and the unfolding dangers of her climb. Bruce shares the perspective of a father watching his daughter pursue risk and faith on the edge of survival.

This is (Part 1) of a two-part conversation. The journey has only just begun—next week you’ll hear about the dramatic rescue and how Mary finally made it home.

Don’t miss this inspiring, emotional, and humbling story of faith, adventure, and resilience.

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"Mountain Rescue" — a book written by Mary’s mom, Shelley Owen, sharing more of their family’s story.

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In this episode of No Longer Nomads, host Josh Doyle sits down with author and content creator Zach Windahl to talk about faith, Scripture, and making the Bible more approachable. Zach shares his journey from being overwhelmed by the Bible to falling in love with it through deep study in Australia, and how that experience inspired him to write The Bible Simplified.

We dive into:
- Zach’s early struggles with Scripture and how he found clarity
- His mom’s powerful story of surviving multiple cancer battles and how it shaped his faith
- Building a social media presence to encourage others with bite-sized hope and truth
- The rise of deconstruction and what it means to rediscover faith with a fresh perspective
- Practical wisdom on discovering your calling and avoiding burnout in ministry and life
- The importance of gratitude, daily habits with God, and leaving a legacy of faith for the next generation

Whether you’re wrestling with your faith, looking for resources to make Scripture less intimidating, or simply need encouragement, this conversation is full of hope and practical takeaways.

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Can God really restore a broken marriage?
In this powerful conversation, Zanetta Crocker shares her raw and redemptive story of how God took the ashes of adultery, divorce, and brokenness and brought restoration to her covenant marriage. From praying 13 years for healing to learning what it means to fight spiritual battles within marriage, Zanetta offers hope for anyone walking through difficult seasons.

We dive into:
- What a covenant marriage really means
- Warning signs couples often miss
- How subtle lies from the enemy can creep in
- The cost of giving up too soon
- Forgiveness, trust, and guarding against bitterness
- Why no marriage is too far gone for God’s restoration

Whether you’re married, preparing for marriage, or praying for a loved one’s relationship, this episode will encourage you to keep pressing into God’s Word and His promises.

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In this episode of No Longer Nomads, we sit down with Anthony Russo, comedian, improv performer, and creator of The Bible is Funny project. Anthony shares the story behind his viral card game, how humor and faith can go hand-in-hand, and why joy is deeply connected to our spiritual lives.

We dive into:
- How The Bible is Funny started and grew into a card game 
- Anthony’s comedy and improv background (including his early church improv team!) 
- The surprising role humor plays in helping people explore scripture with curiosity and joy 
- Stories from his nonprofit work with dads and kids in the foster care system 
- Why fatherhood, faith, and community presence matter more than ever 

This conversation blends laughter with meaningful reflection, offering encouragement to see both scripture and life in a fresh, lighthearted way.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Exploring the Bible with humor
00:28 – Welcome to No Longer Nomads
01:17 – Introducing Anthony Russo & The Bible is Funny
02:13 – Icebreakers: Worst Bible roommate picks
05:15 – Which plague would you hate the most?
08:40 – Embarrassing on-stage moments
16:37 – Anthony’s start in improv & comedy
20:32 – Touring with church improv teams
25:33 – Transitioning to The Bible is Funny project
27:16 – Man Up nonprofit: supporting dads & kids
33:46 – Stories of redemption & foster care realities
40:03 – Why fatherhood and presence matter
43:11 – Joy, humor, and faith working together
47:26 – Pushback, memes, and building community

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What does it cost to follow Jesus when your father leads the mosque? For Brother Rachid, the answer was everything — at least for a season. Growing up in Morocco, he first encountered the gospel as a teenager while tuning his radio during Ramadan, stumbling across an Arabic-language Christian broadcast. He wasn't looking to convert; he was looking to argue. He wrote letters packed with Quranic verses and Hadith, trying to refute what he'd heard. But the search for ammunition became a search for truth.

At 16 or 17, he accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. When his family found out — his father was the imam of a local mosque — the consequences were swift and total. His mother gathered the family, asked him to recite the Islamic creed, and when he refused, he was cast out. No shelter. No food. No contact. He spent two years sleeping on the streets of Casablanca, kept alive, he says, not by his own courage but by the grace of God.

In this conversation with No Longer Nomads, Brother Rachid walks through the full arc: the smuggled Bible (the Gospel of Luke, thin enough to slip past Moroccan censors), the underground Moroccan church he didn't know existed, the years of interrogation and arrests that eventually forced him to leave the country, and the ministry he has built since 2006 reaching Arabic-speaking audiences across satellite TV, YouTube, and social media. He also shares one of the most striking stories from that ministry — a phone call from a man who had belonged to a violent extremist group, who told Brother Rachid that his programs had helped him escape before he killed anyone, or was killed himself. 'I used to want to kill you,' the man said. 'Now you are my brother in Christ.'

Brother Rachid reflects on what it means to speak the truth about Jesus into a world shaped by fear and shame — and why he believes the only lasting hope for the Middle East runs through the same door it ran through for him.

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In this episode, we're joined by David Thomas, Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville and co-host of the widely popular podcast Raising Boys and Girls. With over 11 million downloads and a national presence, David shares invaluable wisdom for parents who want to raise emotionally healthy, resilient children in today’s complex world.

We dive deep into the “long game” of emotional development, why it’s never too early (or too late) to model emotional intelligence, and how to equip your kids with the tools to regulate, reflect, and repair. David breaks down his three foundational R’s—Recognize, Regulate, Repair—and explains why doing your work as a parent is key to breaking unhealthy generational cycles.

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00:00 – Intro: Why Emotional Development Is a Long Game
05:21 – Releasing Arrows: Parenting with Vision and Purpose
10:04 – Emotional Intelligence Starts with You, the Parent
15:14 – How to Break the Yelling Cycle and Stay Calm
20:24 – Predictability vs. Connection with Teens
25:09 – The 3 R’s: Recognize, Regulate, Repair
30:13 – Teaching Boys How to Handle Big Emotions
35:45 – Creating a Calm-Down Corner at Home
41:40 – Interrupting Anchoring and Building Emotional Maturity
47:50 – Modeling a Healthy Relationship with Technology
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Priscilla Blanchard grew up in Southern California with a childhood wound she buried, a Catholic upbringing that left her confused about God, and a relentless drive to make the world better. She earned a degree from Columbia University, moved to New York, and threw herself into social justice work — all while quietly believing that all spiritual paths led to the same place.That belief made her the perfect recruit for a life-coaching program that introduced her to new-age doctrine under the banner of empowerment and leadership. She didn't know the term 'new age.' She just knew she felt transformed. She dove deeper — into twin-soul belief, Burning Man, crystals, tarot cards, and eventually necromancy, convinced she was communicating with a man named Max who had died in Brazil near the Waterfall of Souls.What she didn't know: she was deep in the occult. The signs she was seeing were real. The voices were real. They just weren't who she thought they were.The breaking point came in a psychiatric ward in Arizona, when a fellow patient locked eyes with her and said in a voice that wasn't quite right: 'I wanted you dead.' The Holy Spirit cut through two years of spiritual deception in that moment. Not long after, sitting on the edge of a bed in her dad's home in California, God flooded her soul with scripture — and she was free.In this episode of No Longer Nomads, Josh Doyle and co-host Eric sit with Priscilla as she walks through every step: the childhood shame, the new-age indoctrination, the counterfeit spirituality that looked so much like the real thing, the psychiatric ward encounter, and the redemption that followed. She also shares the book she wrote to help others come out of the new age movement — and how the very calling the enemy twisted (teaching children) has now been redeemed for God's kingdom.

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There’s Treasure in the Darkness. In this episode of No Longer Nomads, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright returns to the show for a heartfelt and honest conversation about faith, suffering, and the unseen battles we fight every day.

Rachel shares what God’s been showing her in this season—from hearing His voice in the chaos to finding purpose in pain. Also, we talk about spiritual warfare, parenting, and how prayer and scripture keep us anchored. 

If you're feeling weary, this one will remind you: you're not alone, and your suffering is not wasted.

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As parents and fellow Texans, we share in the weight of the devastating tragedy of the flood in Kerr County. 100% of the proceeds will go to the flood effort. It’s a simple way to give back to the families affected by the Kerr County floods on July 4, 2025.

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In this episode, Josh talks with Heidi Lee Anderson, writer, speaker, and author of P.S. It’s Gonna to Be Good.

Heidi shares her powerful story of walking through a cancer diagnosis, wrestling with fear, and learning to trust God in the middle of the unknown. We talk about parenting through hard seasons, finding peace when nothing makes sense, and how God doesn’t always pull us out of the fire, but meets us in it.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by fear, stuck in waiting, or wondering where God is in your story, this episode will remind you.

🚩Hold Steady, Texas (relief t-shirt is up!) 🚩

As parents and fellow Texans, we share in the weight of the devastating tragedy of the flood in Kerr County. 100% of the proceeds will go to the flood effort. It’s a simple way to give back to the families affected by the Kerr County floods on July 4, 2025.

Don’t miss it.

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https://heidileeandersonministries.com/

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