Zack shares his story of redemption from drugs to prison to redemption to mission. His story is full of how God can take any person and any story and redeem it for the glory of his Kingdom.

In this conversation, Chuck and Daniel discuss the power of prayer and obedience in the context of the Disciple Making Movements (DMM) led by New Harvest. They highlight the importance of ordinary people doing extraordinary things through the power of the Holy Spirit. They emphasize that God can use anyone, regardless of their background or qualifications, to further His kingdom. They also discuss the need for unity among believers and the importance of prayer as a weapon in spiritual warfare. The conversation challenges the American church to prioritize prayer and dependence on God rather than relying on human effort and resources.

In this episode, Chuck interviews his friend Daniel in Sierra Leone. Daniel shares his story of coming to faith and the hardships he faced during the civil war in Sierra Leone. Despite losing his entire family, Daniel found hope and purpose in serving God. The conversation also explores the importance of church as family and the impact of the missional movement in Sierra Leone.

The one and only Ava Hooten shares her story of getting sick on a mission trip and spending it in the hospital. Ava talks about questioning God and the importance of waiting. She talks about being 17 and the pressures of the future and the faithfulness of God.

In this conversation, Chuck and Emily discuss their friendship with Wendy Taylor and the impact Wendy has had on thier spiritual journey. Wendy shares her basketball journey and how she came to know the Lord through the influence of others. They also discuss the importance of discipleship and the power of the Discovery Bible Study method. Wendy encourages listeners to surrender to God and allow Him to use them in powerful ways.

Jake and Brian share their journey of working in recovery centers and halfway houses, and how they were called to serve people struggling with addiction. They talk about the transformative power of prayer and how it shifted their perspective on ministry. They emphasize the importance of ordinary people stepping into the Great Commission and being ambassadors for Christ in their everyday lives. They share stories of ordinary days where God did extraordinary things, such as baptizing people and witnessing lives being transformed. They encourage listeners to realize the weight of God's forgiveness and love, and to be obedient to His call.

In this episode, Chuck and Emily interview James Forlines, a disciple-making and missional movement advocate. James shares his journey into disciple-making and the importance of ordinary people in God's work. He discusses the concept of movements and how they are centered around the power and presence of God. James also emphasizes the role of prayer, fasting, and listening to God in the disciple-making process. He shares inspiring stories of ordinary people who have made an extraordinary impact through their obedience to God. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to explore their own role in God's mission.

What does it look like when questioning calling and place in the American church leads to discovering the new work God is doing all over the world. Chuck and Emily share their story of burnout and restoration as God continues to lead them on a road of learning that the Kingdom of God is found in the Spirit of God equipping "ordinary" people to experience "extraodinary" things.

Why a story podcast? Why ordinary people? Chuck and Emily give the background of how and why this podcast was born. This is a small clip from the full episode that will release next week!

Stories Of The Way is a podcast committed to telling stories of Ordinary People used by an Extraordinary God. We hope to awaken your missional imagination as you learn to hear the voice of God and give him your yes.