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Shawna Willis is a wife, mother, woman of faith, and a true testament to God’s redeeming power. With over 24 years of experience in HR leadership and executive project management, Shawna has supported top-tier executives across corporate America. But her journey didn’t stop there. After decades in the business world, Shawna answered a deeper calling to Christian counseling, pursuing her Master of Divinity and becoming a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor.

Shawna shares her story of resilience and redemption — from surviving childhood abuse to finding hope in Christ at the age of 12. Guided by Proverbs 3:5-6, she opens up about how her faith has directed her through both personal and professional chapters of life. Now, she brings healing and clarity to others through Bible-based counseling and leadership development.

Resources & Links:

• Connect with Shawna Willis: https://www.biblicalvisioncounseling.com/
• Learn more about the National Christian Counselors Association: https://www.ncca.org
• Liberty University – Master of Divinity Program: https://www.liberty.edu

Acknowledgements:

Episode music: Weluvnoah. "Real or Fake"

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/weluvnoah/1676477402

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Jeff Cook is the Founder of Faith Angler Network (FAN). Their Misson: "Through a passion for competitive fishing, Faith Angler Network is committed to invest in the lives of young anglers by fostering a network that is dedicated to share the life-changing reality of faith, fishing, and friendship." Jeff shares his personal story and how FAN came into existence.  Through FAN, Jeff and his team are sharing the passion of fishing while building faith, character, and community. They draw inspiration from Matthew 4:19, "And he (Jesus) said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."

Website Faith Angler Network: https://faithanglernetwork.com/

Social Media: @faithanglernetwork

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Episode music: Weluvnoah. "Real or Fake"

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/weluvnoah/1676477402

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xoH9zY9Irv6VKmcSuHbg4?si=yQA_8dnrT_-Q_dQRNoFzhQ

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Jamie Tanner is the founder and Board President of Simple Sparrow Care Farm. In 2017, she embarked on a mission to use farm-based programs to help individuals "Learn + Grow + Heal" through the power of nature. Her vision gave rise to a care model centered around trauma-informed care, benefiting people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. The model aims to teach individuals how to care for themselves by learning to care for others. Jamie's research and personal insights are explored in her doctoral dissertation, A Development and Evaluation of Simple Sparrow Care Farm’s Executive Leadership Training Program. Her work demonstrates that the care farm model is replicable and scalable, promoting better mental health and enhancing overall quality of life.  

Resources mentioned:

"Body Keeps the Score" Bessel Van der Kolk

"What Happened to You" Bruce Perry

"Waking the Tiger" Peter Levine

"The Connected Therapist" Marti Smith

"Sensory Healing After Developmental Trauma" Marti Smith

Simple Sparrow Care Farm: www.simplesparrow.farm

Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI): Kayrn Purvis Institute for Child Development: https://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/

Trauma Informed Care Farming (coming Fall 2025): www.traumainformedcarefarming.org

For that convenient $2M donation and barn dedication: www.simplesparrow.farm/donate

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Episode music: Weluvnoah. "Real or Fake"

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/weluvnoah/1676477402

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xoH9zY9Irv6VKmcSuHbg4?si=yQA_8dnrT_-Q_dQRNoFzhQ

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Paul McLaughlin is the Founder and President of Heroes Below, Rising Above. Paul helps listeners understand how a three-year prayer journey created Heroes Below, Rising Above. How the blessings, gifts, and skills God provided him turned into a 501(c)(3) with its mission to help reduce the risk of suicide. Heroes Below provides Active-Duty Military, Military Veterans, Active-Duty Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Veterans, First Responders, their spouses and caregivers living with PTSD and TBI an innovative stress reduction and relaxation program through a unique underwater experience using SCUBA equipment in a heated indoor pool. The only cost for program participants is the time they want to spend blowing bubbles underwater. The program's simplicity is that no participant needs to know how to swim, because all we do is float.

Links:

Heroes Below: https://www.heroesbelow.org/

Facebook Heroes Below: https://www.facebook.com/HeroesBelow

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Episode music: Weluvnoah. "Real or Fake"

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/weluvnoah/1676477402

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xoH9zY9Irv6VKmcSuHbg4?si=yQA_8dnrT_-Q_dQRNoFzhQ

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Melissa Fleming recounts the story of her son, Brock, who was diagnosed with DIPG at the age of seven. His courageous fight inspired the formation of "Team Brock," a supportive community that rallied around Brock and his family throughout his battle. After Brock's passing, Team Brock transformed into an initiative in partnership with "The Cure Starts Now," focused on raising awareness of DIPG, funding pediatric brain cancer research, and offering support to families facing similar challenges. Through events and community involvement, the Flemings continue to honor Brock's legacy while advocating for improved treatments and outcomes for children battling cancer.

Links:

The Cure Starts Now - Team Brock https://thecurestartsnow.org/get-involved/chapters/texas-austin-round-rock-team-brock/#events

Facebook Team Brock https://www.facebook.com/teambrockfleming/

Dana Farber Dr. Kiernan https://youtu.be/E4hW58JkTHY 

Acknowledgements:

Episode music: Weluvnoah. "Real or Fake"

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/weluvnoah/1676477402

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xoH9zY9Irv6VKmcSuHbg4?si=yQA_8dnrT_-Q_dQRNoFzhQ

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The trailer for Season 3! An invitation to find inspiration.  Ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

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Music: Weluvnoah. "Real or Fake"

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What do we do with everything we've heard in Season 2? Tim discusses reviewing the previous year and setting goals for next year.  The tools discussed in this episode are designed to equip the leader for self-development and equipping the teams we lead.

Acknowledgements:
Music: Cody Martin “Revitalize”
Artwork: Noah Chancellor

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Sherm Brand is our guest as we wrap up Season 2.  He shares his experience of being wounded in combat as a platoon medic in Vietnam and how he has learned to walk in step with the Spirit.  Sherm is a mentor and encourager for those trying to find healing and freedom from brokenness while experiencing a new life in Christ. 

Recovery programs:
Celebrate Recovery https://celebraterecovery.com/
re:generation https://www.regenerationrecovery.org/

Acknowledgements:
Music: Cody Martin “Revitalize”
Artwork: Noah Chancellor

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Michael Carson shares how his attempt at managing PTSD left him broken, alone, and isolated from those who cared about him.  He shares his journey of finding self-control, not based on self-reliance, but giving up control to Jesus.  Today, Michael serves as the National Outreach Director for the Freedom Fighter Foundation, helping veterans and first responders break free from cycles of dysfunction as they work through trauma. 

Freedom Fighter Foundation https://freedomfighterfoundation.org/
Song: Ben Fuller - “I didn’t find God, He found Me” https://youtu.be/Ilt0Ds9baQk?si=WgWbgN8V2XhLTDvW

Acknowledgements:
Music: Cody Martin “Revitalize”
Artwork: Noah Chancellor

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Chris Smith, a Marine Corps veteran, returns to the show to discuss Gentleness, what it means to die to self, and why passivity isn't Gentleness.

Book: Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund
https://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Lowly-Christ-Sinners-Sufferers/dp/1433566133

Acknowledgements:
Music: Cody Martin “Revitalize”
Artwork: Noah Chancellor