On this episode, we hear from our friend Lindsey Herrera! Lindsey shares her story from growing up in small town of River Falls, WI too Haiti and back. She shares her journey of always looking for the next thing and the next journey until God brought her somewhere she didn't expect on a journey that she is still on. She shares some experiences from true community and her pursuit to follow Jesus well in every aspect of her life. It was great speaking with her and I know you will enjoy the conversation!

STORY TIME!

On this episode, Zach dives into another one of his favorite authors, J.R.R. Tolkien. You most likely recognize his name from The Lord of the Rings series or potentially the Hobbit (although the Hobbit movies.....) Either way, he was an incredible author and thinker. Zach shares some very interesting things about his life and challenges he faced and ultimately overcome to create the life that he lived. We hope that as you listen to this story it will give you some insights and encouragements to live a better story yourself.

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On this episode I got the opportunity to sit down with my friend Ryan Koster. Ryan is the Chi Alpha Director at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ryan shares a lot of his personal story from being a young man and first giving his life to Jesus through one of the "Power Team" events. (SIDE NOTE: The Power Team is AWESOME) All the way to when he is at his lowest point where he needed to make a decision of whether he wanted to continue on or not. Ryan, is one of my favorite people on planet earth and I have so much respect for his vulnerability and insight that he shares in this episode. I know you will be encouraged!

This is the first episode of our new show; STORY TIME. On this episode, Zach dives into one of his favorite authors who is most likely one of your favorites too, C.S. Lewis. He gives out a few good resources for Lewis' life and some interesting facts about his life. We hope that as you listen to this story it will give you some insights and encouragements to live a better story yourself.

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Recommended Books:

1. Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life - C.S. Lewis

2. Jack: A Life of C. S. Lewis

3. C.S. Lewis: A Life by Alister McGrath

Check out our new show STORY TIME!

It's everything that you want in the Where They've Been Podcast but in a shorter form!

On this episode, we get to hear from our friend Stephen Glasser. Stephen is Director of Operations & Events at the Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation. I first met Stephen in a backyard football game, where he put us all mere mortals to shame. Then a few years later crossed paths with him again in Chi Alpha student ministry. Stephen shares his story from growing up in North Dakota, to stepping into college ministry at NDSU, his forever job, or so he thought. He shares powerful lessons from his story of living a life sold out for Jesus and being willing to follow him no matter the change. I know you will be challenged and encouraged by his story!

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On this episode, we get to hear from our Missionary friend Monica Gonzalez. Monica is currently serving in Costa Rica serving as at a training and teaching facility for missionary families before they head out to the field. She shares her story of growing up in Midway/Chicago area and having a great job teaching at a school in her neighborhood with a great community and family around but something was calling her to make a change. It was God and he was leading her to drop everything that was comfortable and step into missions. She took that leap of faith and God used her in an amazing way.

If you are interested in supporting Ecuador Hope House check that out here - https://www.ecuadorhopehouse.com/

If you are interest in supporting Monica personally you can do that here - https://giving.ag.org/donate/600001-297254

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On this episode, Jeff and Zach step out of the normal routine to talk through how the where they've been podcast started. Listen in to hear about all the favorite episodes and part of the podcast that are most enjoyable and the worst parts including an accidental (aka absolute failure by Jeff) deletion of all podcast episodes. Woof. We can't wait to keep sharing episodes and having conversations because we believe that where we've all been can give us some insight and wisdom to where we are going. Cheers!

P.S. Stay till the very end of the episode to hear the very first draft of the WTB theme song co-written and recorded by the one and only Bryan Canny! Follow him on instagram for music and art inspiration @barbarojacreative