Struggling for Purpose

Struggling for Purpose

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Struggling for Purpose episodes

  • Why I Podcast

    I reached out to other Christian podcasters and asked them why they podcast. In this episode of Struggling for Purpose you’ll hear from several podcasters and get some insight into the various reasons people choose to podcast.

    Podcasters in this episode:

    • Keith Heltsley (@retrokeith): Retro Radio Podcast and Quest for Truth
    • Jeremy Smith (@gumbystation): ChurchMag Podcast
    • Paeter Frandsen (@christian_geek): Christian Geek Central
    • Rick Lee James (@rickleejames): Voices in My Head and Thunder
    • Wayne Henderson (@waynehenderson): Media Voice Overs

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      12 min
    • Conversation Starters

      My podcasting friend, James Kennison of The Gospel of Kennison, recently released a similar podcast and I thought I’d rip-off his idea because I’m fresh out at this point.

      I’d like to include you in the next episode, so please send an MP3 or WAV file answering the following question:

      Why do you podcast?

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      12 min
    • Struggling Through Pain


      My plans to have an interview for this week fell through. In this episode of Struggling for Purpose, I explain why.

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      8 min
    • Chris Staron is Creating Podcasts That Examine The Church From the Inside Out

      I first interviewed Chris Staron (and his brother Nick) in 2007 after receiving a copy of their movie Between the Walls. Since then, a lot has changed and Chris is producing a stellar podcast about issues confronting the Church.

      Chris tackles some very controversial topics in his podcast, Truce, with grace and kindness—something missing from current online “dialog”.

      I talked with Chris about the purpose of his podcast and the process he uses to create each episode.

      About Chris

      Chris Staron is the writer/ director of the films Bringing up Bobby and Between the Walls.

      His novel, Cradle Robber, is now available as an e-book. He’s now the producer and host of the Truce podcast, which uses journalistic tools to look inside the Christian church.

      When he’s not busy with one of his projects, he teaches Sunday school and performs in a local improv comedy troupe.

      I hope you enjoyed this interview with Chris Staron. Please be sure to check out his podcast, movies, and book (all linked above).

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      Music: “Loopster” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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      20 min
    • Why I Might Stop Using YouVersion
      Author’s note (6 June 2020): I continue to use YouVersion despite the gamification. I was reading through Francis Chan’s devotional in YouVersion this morning, Letters to the Church, and one statement
      11 min
    • Space Force!
      I don’t think you’ll be able to join Space Force any time soon. What do you think? Share your thoughts with me on Twitter using the hashtag #10podcast. Help spread
      10 min

    About Struggling for Purpose

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    A personal audio journal of faith and folly by John Wilkerson.