Unscripted with Aaron Conrad

Send us a Text Message.I met Stefan Tarapchak years ago at a co-birthday party that our wives put together. We didn't know one another well. God knew what would come in the years that followed. Stef and I would become very close friends. We would launch his blog and another one with other friends. I remember the day he called me to tell me he was diagnosed with cancer. This episode is with his incredible bride Sandi. We lost Stef not long after his diagnosis. Sandi, in ways I cannot begin to ...

Send us a Text Message.Yesterday I received a call about a member of our family that was in an accident. This story is about how the same God of Jacob, Moses, Mary and David is the same God of your moments too.Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Episode 177 is with the Athletic Director for Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Chip Wilson. Chip joined Unscripted to tell us a little about him but also tell us all about the very first Youth Leadership Summit at MVNU this summer. All of the details are below but this is an excellent opportunity for young men ages 14-18. The list of guest speakers is dynamic. In addition, coaches and players from MVNU will be in attendance to mentor and speak to the attendees. It is o...

Send us a Text Message.Episode 176 is with Wright State University baseball player and former Upper Arlington graduate Sammy Sass. I have been familiar with Sammy Sass for many years. My son and Sammy are the same age. They competed against one another in travel sports for many years and eventually in High School. Sammy was always that kid on the other team that you respected because you knew he was just different, better and destined to be great. As time and location would have it, Sammy and...

Send us a Text Message.Episode 175 is with Steven Collis. Steven is the author of the new book "Praying with the Enemy." “Based on a true story, Praying with the Enemy is a tale of courage, determination, unlikely friendship, and enduring faith,” says Collis. “We have reached a point in our country where far too many people simply cannot communicate with one another. Civil dialogue about important and critical issues, in particular, is collapsing. Sharing important stories like this from our ...

Send us a Text Message.My guest today released his first album which featured the song I Surrender All in 1994 He became known for singles such as "I Surrender All" "Midnight Cry" "He Walked A Mile" "Saving The World" and "I Will Follow Christ." He won the Dove Award for "New Artist of the Year" at the 25th GMA Dove Awards in 1994. Nine songs from his first four albums became No. 1 singles. During this period, his He Walked A Mile won the 1997 CCM Adult Contemporary Song of the Year. In 19...

Send us a Text Message.In Episode 173 of the Unscripted Podcast, we have a special guest and a big announcement. You will have to listen to hear what Kaitlyn Coffman is up to next! We are honored to continue our partnership with Kaitlyn. For more information visit - KaitlynCoffman.comSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Kasim Hafeez is a British citizen of Pakistani Muslim heritage who grew up being exposed to radical Anti-Western, Antisemitic and Anti-Israel ideas on a daily basis. During his teenage years Kasim embraced a radical Islamist ideology and became very active in the anti-Israel movement. Thankfully Alan Dershowitz’s book ‘The Case for Israel’ challenged Kasim’s fundamental beliefs and caused him to undertake a period of research and reflection that led him to Israel in 200...

Send us a Text Message.In Episode 171 we once again have the pleasure of interviewing three-time Olympic gold medalist, Leah Amico. Leah has multiple projects in the works right now including being the Director of Recruiting for a new app called Major Media League (https://www.majormedialeague.com/). She is also launching a brand new podcast called "The Gold Standard Podcast" which will be available next week (May 24th). Leah Amico is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with USA Softball, a tw...

Send us a Text Message.Episode 170 of the Unscripted Podcast is a return of one of our favorite people. Aaron Conrad again sits down with Curt Harding. Curt is a writer, speaker, dreamer, podcaster, father, husband and teller of stories. In this episode, we discuss...His recent heart surgeryBeing the Father of the BrideMental WellnessGeneration Zand much, much more.You can find Curt on facebook, twitter - @CurtHardingYou can also find his website at http://curtharding.comTo hear Curt's podcas...