Jared Greer is a husband, father, and former youth pastor. He has been a competitor on the TV show American Ninja Warrior and we discuss the ups and downs of his journey. We discuss all things ninja, grieving disappointment with the Lord, and hitting the greatest buzzer.

Sally Greer is a wife, a mom, and an artist. In today's episode, Sally shares her journey of becoming an artist and the things she's learned about the Lord through art. In our conversation, we talk about overcoming fear to fully live out who God has created us to be, the trap of comparison, and playing our part in God's greater story.

Madi, Isaiah, and Mackenzie Nelson, Cody and Dawn's three children, join me for today's episode. If you missed Cody's episodes (The Unexpected Peace), you'll want to go back and listen as he shares their family's journey of walking through cancer and grief. Despite painful circumstances, their kids have remained joyful in the Lord and they display true childlike faith in Jesus. This episode is a round table conversation, a conversation that is silly, deep, and most of all joyful. I pray that your heart will be filled with joy after you hear their joy amidst deep grief - knowing the same God who has filled their little hearts with joy is able to do that same for you and me.

Today's episode is Part 2 or a 2 part series with Cody Nelson. Cody and Dawn were married and have three children: Madi (7), Isaiah (6), and Mackenzie (3). In August 2021, Dawn was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a two year journey of battling cancer, in August 2023, at age 33, Dawn lost her battle with breast cancer. In today's episode Cody talks about grieving well, parenting, and things he is looking forward to in the future.

Today's episode is Part 1 of a 2 part series with Cody Nelson. Cody and Dawn were married and have three children: Madi (7), Isaiah (6), and Mackenzie (3). In August 2021, Dawn was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a two year journey of battling cancer, in August 2023, at age 33, Dawn lost her battle with breast cancer. In today's episode, Cody shares his journey of walking with Dawn through cancer. He shares their heart throughout this journey, he celebrates the woman she was, and the ways the Lord provided unexpected peace for him, Dawn, and their children.

For today's episode, Nikolai Knox and I discuss his journey of addiction that began at 13 years old. At 18 years old, he found himself at a pivotal moment in life and began a journey of becoming free from addiction. He shares what he's learned about addiction, about true freedom found in Christ, and how "the God in the sky" became personal to him.

Mary Kaye Schulte is a wife, mom, and an OT by trade. At 42 years old, Mary Kaye was diagnosed with breast cancer three different times. In today's episode, Mary Kaye shares the way Jesus prepared her heart, the things she learned about resting in the Lord, and how she gained confidence in God's word walking through cancer.

Glenn Roseberry has been doing mission work in Africa for the past 12 years. He was a successful business man, driving a Porsche around Memphis, TN, and the Lord unexpectedly called him to surrender everything and move to Africa. In today's episode, Glenn shares how the Lord changed his heart, his priorities, and eventually his home.

Glenn Roseberry has been doing mission work in Africa for the past 12 years. He was a successful business man, driving a Porsche around Memphis, TN, and the Lord unexpectedly called him to surrender everything and move to Africa. In today's episode, Glenn shares how the Lord changed his heart, his priorities, and eventually his home.

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