How does a wayward pastor's kid find himself stationed in Germany, dealing with a bad acid trip, during the Vietnam war? Listen in as I talk with my guest Steve Brown on finding God, living with chronic pain, care giving, and how a Frito can remind us that it's not all bad.

Special thanks to:
Gather Church for the use of their conference room
Steve Brown for sharing his story
Allyson Arras as the "Assistant to the Podcast Producer"

Listen in as my guest Charles Ray and I discuss alcoholism, ruminative thinking, safe communities, and housing... all the while bonding over being curmudgeonly. 

Special thanks to: 
Gather Church for the use of their conference room 
Charles Ray for sharing his story 
Allyson Arras as "Assistant to the Podcast Producer"

How do you save a life marked by an abusive childhood, domestic violence, drug addiction, and homelessness? Listen as Brooke Reder tells her story of surrogate families, a place to call home, finding safety, and our shared humanity.

Special thanks to:
Gather Church for the use of their conference room
Brooke Reder for sharing her story
Allyson Arras as "Assistant to the Podcast Producer"