This Undivided Life

What do we do in response to our pain? How is our pain redeemed? Kurt Willems, husband, father, pastor and childhood survivor of abuse talks about this with Troy. Kurt chronicles his journey in his book Echoing Pain: How the Humanity of Jesus Redeems Our Pain. 

Scott and Troy talk about the lies we often tell ourselves. Those soundtracks in our heads that often tell us lies and not truth.

Scott and Troy talk about maintaining rhythm in a life that's often full and busy. 

Andrew Arndt is the Lead Pastor of New Life East (one of seven congregations of New Life Church in Colorado Springs), where he also hosts the Essential Church podcast, a weekly conversation designed to strengthen the thinking of church and ministry leaders. Prior to joining New Life’s team, he served as Lead Pastor of Bloom Church: a neo-monastic, charismatic, liturgical, justice-driven network of house churches in Denver. He received his MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and has written for Missio Alliance, Patheos, The Other Journal, and Mere Orthodoxy. He lives in the Springs with his wife Mandi and their four kids.

Mark Victor Hansen is probably best known as the co-author for the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series and brand, setting world records in book sales, with over 500 millions books sold. Mark also worked his way into a worldwide spotlight as a sought-after keynote speaker, and entrepreneurial marketing maven, creating a stream of successful people who have created massive success for themselves through Mark’s unique teachings and wisdom. With his endearing charismatic style, Mark captures his audience’s attention as well as their hearts. Having spoken to over 6000 audiences world-wide with his one-of-a-kind technique and masterful authority of his work, time and again he continues to receive high accolades from his audiences as one of the most dynamic and compelling speakers and leaders of our time.

Scott and Troy talk about the source of our joy. Where do you find yours? Are you filling your soul with joyful things? How is practicing being present helpful for the cultivation of joy?

Scott and Troy discuss the question, "Is this good for my soul? How often do we move through life on auto pilot without asking what we're doing, taking in, relationships, etc. without asking is it good for our very souls?

Chocolate Johnny aka John Kapos the CEO Chocolate Eating Officer is a third-generation chocolatier and businessman who owns Perfection Chocolates. Hailing from Sydney, he was an early adopter of the online world.

He is constantly keeping up with the latest trends and developments in social media, and knows how to convert that into business success.

During the past eight years, he has used social media to take the “Chocolate Johnny brand” global. His boutique chocolate shop in Sydney is now an international social media dominator. John is a big fan of live video, which is where the future of social media marketing is predicted to sit.

John uses platforms like Periscope, Facebook Live and Snapchat, now Clubhouse to build brand awareness while showcasing his delicious products and how they are made.

Jesse is a pastor, former professional soccer goalkeeper (played in Zimbabwe Africa, Aberdeen Scotland, and Minnesota), radio host, author, and speaker. A graduate of Dartmouth College, his curiosity about faith and Jesus began there. In an Introduction to World Religions course, he began to read the Bible for the first time. Jesse graduated with a Master's Degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Jesse really enjoys authentic conversations with people of all ages and cultures. After surviving several close calls with death, Jesse is truly grateful for every new day and opportunities to encourage people in their journey and faith. Adoption and God's greater work of unity in the Sound and the nation are close to his heart. Jesse and his wife Laurie have four children and a fun dog named Bella.

Scott and Troy talk about living a life where we lean into our limitedness. Which can feel weak, but shows others that we are approachable, and relatable to others.