The von Helms Show

In this episode, Todd von Helms sits down with Jessica Casucci at Princeton University to discuss her remarkable journey—from her upbringing in the Bronx, to her time at Boston University and NYU Law School, as well as her career as a lawyer, and how newfound faith led to a midlife pivot in order to pursue theological education at Princeton University. You will be moved by Jessica’s transparency, tears, and discussion about what matters most in life. Her wit, charm, intellect, eclectic interests, and “what you see is what you get” attitude will leave you wanting to know more about her roller coaster journey, insistence on preserving freedom of speech and religion, love of learning, and helping others overcome obstacles to faith and every day life. You can read Jessica’s posts (No Saint Substack) here:

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On this episode, Todd von Helms sits down with Riley Dulaney in Nashville, Tennessee at On the Avenue, an organization committed to providing spaces for adults with autism to develop and express their talents and artistic abilities. Riley Dulaney is the host of Riley Rowdy's Sports Review and the Nashville Note podcasts, which are growing in popularity and affirm the fact that everyone who meets Riley, including many celebrities, can't help but love his winsome personality and consider themselves lucky to be among his friends. #autism #autismawareness

In this interview Todd von Helms sits down with former NFL punter Nicholas Harris to discuss his remarkable journey from small town America to becoming an All-American punter at UC Berkeley and leading kicker in the NFL. Nick also discusses his miraculous transition from the NFL to becoming the Headmaster of Berean Christian High School in Walnut Creek, California. Berean is becoming the go to regional school for those desiring strong academics rooted in the Christian faith. Find out why some parents drive an hour each way to have their children be part of this unique high school outside of San Francisco.

Calvary Chapel of Santa Barbara was one of the earliest churches to emerge out of the Jesus Movement in California. In this remarkable interview, Tommy Schneider details his incredible journey of going from drug addiction to sobriety, and then to becoming the janitor and eventual pastor of Calvary Chapel located in Santa Barbara, CA. As Tommy often says, “You can’t make this stuff up!” Tommy’s testimony beautifully exemplifies the remarkable power of God’s love, mercy, and grace.

How should a church measure faithfulness and success? What happens when the attendance numbers of a congregation increase so rapidly that the leadership cannot properly care for its members? In this fascinating conversation, Mike Ashcraft, pastor of Port City Community Church in Wilmington, North Carolina, describes for Todd von Helms what it was like to see a gathering of a dozen people meeting in his apartment explode into a mega church with over 5,000 members. Most importantly, Mike shares wisdom about the challenges along the way, as well as the humility needed and difficult choices that have been made during the past 27 years in order for Port City Community Church (PC3) to remain healthy and fulfill its God given purpose.

Chad Hudson graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and had a stellar career before a series of choices while living in the fast lane of life led him into a world of trouble and pain. In 2021 Chad experienced a mysterious form of paralysis from the waist down that has bound him to a wheelchair and nursing care facilities ever since. Recently, a longtime friend invited Chad to join a Bible study via zoom. That unexpected encounter has led to countless blessings for Chad and everyone fortunate enough to share in his journey of faith and hope.

In this episode, Todd von Helms talks with Gavin Ortlund about the highs and lows of becoming a popular YouTube host, as well as how to overcome burnout and criticism, extend kindness to all people, and choose gratitude each day. Gavin also talks about apologetics, spiritual disciplines, favorite books, and goals for his growing ministry.

In this episode, “Recovering From the Bible,” Tommy Nelson describes why he is still recovering from the Bible, as well as how he prepares his sermons. Tommy Nelson served as the Senior Pastor of Denton Bible Church in Denton, Texas for nearly 50 years, which included preaching to thousands each week and mentoring hundreds of future leaders through the Young Guns discipleship program. Today, Tommy Nelson serves as the Pastor Emeritus at Denton Bible Church and is still impacting countless lives through his dynamic teaching and bestselling books.

In this episode, “Replacing Loneliness with Joy,” Todd von Helms talks with influencer Julie Hildebrand about how she was able to replace loneliness with true joy during college. Today, Julie is a faithful wife, mother of three, and spends much time mentoring and helping communities grow in faith and love for others. Check out her writing at www.goodwordproject.com