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Dave and Jeff talk with one of the Amoeba Sister, Sarina Peterson. They talk about Sarina's path from agnostic to Christian believer. Her story includes an initial awkward date with Ross that led to another date immediately. Being hospitalized, and separated from a baby, during the pandemic. Why she cried at church when she didn't believe. How reading one of Dave's books had an impact. And many more details of her fascinating story. Dave Burchett and Jeff Denton talk with Sarina Peterson about her life journey on this edition of You Too?. 

The discussion becomes personal this week as Dave's wife, Joni Burchett, drops by to tell her story. From a childhood feeling responsible for protecting a father who would eventually take his life to discovering a love for special needs children, Joni couldn't have protected the path her life has taken. A special needs child of her own and a cancer diagnosis in her 50s reveal life hasn't been a fairytale for Joni, but she's survived and found postcards from God along the way. Though unlikely to want to ask for help, Joni has discovered the value of allowing people to help during rough times. This has led to her own incredible ministry of noticing others who need help around her. Dave Burchett and Jeff Denton talk with Joni Burchett about her life journey on this edition of You Too?. 

An interview with John Hau about his life becomes a conversation about internal spiritual growth, leadership, and how to interact with people going through a spiritual journey. Everything from internal struggles of faith to becoming comfortable with those who are "deconstructing" their faith. John is a pastor from Canada who has served with CRU and currently pastors Reality Church in Vancouver. They discuss changing identities and becoming comfortable living life in tension. Dave Burchett and Jeff Denton talk with John Hau about his life journey on this edition of You Too?. 

Heather Smyder wears many hats - wife, mom, educator, school counselor, Christian. While sitting in the studio for this podcast, she's wearing a hat that says "Love Your Story". You're going to love hearing Heather tell the story of her life growing up as a pastor's kid, pursuing her passion to be an educator, finding Greg (the love of her life), and becoming a mom...then a foster mom. She shares advice for parents of middle school / junior high students based on her experience as a counselor and mom. She shares incredible insight about shepherding a child's heart and discovering unconditional love along the way. Dave Burchett and Jeff Denton talk with Heather Taylor about her life journey on this edition of You Too?. 

Waterbrook Teaching Pastor and Bible Professor, Dr. Stephen Bramer, returns for the second in a two-part episode to talk about the biblical Christmas story. This week we talk about Christmas with adult children and grandchildren. We discuss the importance of Mary. We consider what is true and myth regarding the birthplace of Jesus. We cover a sad footnote often skipped in the Christmas story and the important role of the wise men. Dave Burchett and Jeff Denton talk with Stephen Bramer on this edition of You Too?. 

Waterbrook Teaching Pastor and Bible Professor, Dr. Stephen Bramer, joins us for a special two-part episode to talk about the biblical Christmas story. We also talk about our own childhood Christmas traditions. Then, we start the Christmas story from the beginning (Genesis) and through the Old Testament back story that leads up to the birth of Jesus. We consider that verse sung every holiday from Handel's Messiah based on Isaiah 9:6. We discuss genealogies and two special babies set to arrive on similar timelines. We also ask Stephen about the role of the temple priests around the time of Jesus' birth. Dave Burchett and Jeff Denton talk with Stephen Bramer on this edition of You Too?. 

Meet Meg and Christian Taylor who are a young married couple called to the mission field in Germany. Meg knew she wanted to serve there from an early age and Christian understood that before marrying her. However, a a global pandemic messed up their plans and timeframe. Hear their fascinating story of trusting God's timing and what their future holds. (Hint: They leave for Germany with Greater Europe Mission in January 2022.). Dave Burchett and Jeff Denton talk with Christian and Meg Taylor about their lives on this edition of You Too?. 

*A link to more about their mission work can be found in the show notes. This includes opportunities to connect with or support them. 

A radical transformation caused James Potter to change his answer to the question, "Is this business and your career the most important thing in your life?". He had to decide what was number one in his life and priorities. James had assumed the balance of scales would get him into heaven one day because he was "good enough". A realization in his 20's while studying the bible led him to trust Jesus as the Savior he needed for the forgiveness of his sins. The words of the Bible continued to impact James' life thought family loss and business success. Then, at retirement, he discovered a new calling. This time with the Gideon's International. Now serving as Texas Gideon's President Emeritus, James has found a new passion for talking about his faith and sharing the gospel and God's Word with others. Dave Burchett and Jeff Denton talk with James Potter about his experiences on this edition of You Too?. 

*A link to more about The Gideon's International can be found in the show notes. 

Can God really be good if you've grown up in an abusive household where the abuser gets celebrated as a good guy? What about when you're kicked out of your church and support system? How about when your 19 year old son is diagnosed with cancer? Aundi Woolard's reply was, "Is this stuff I say I believe really true? We're about to find out." Hear Aundi's testimony of God's goodness through the good and bad of life. All as Dave Burchett and Jeff Denton sit down for this vulnerable conversation with Aundi Woolard on this edition of You Too?. 

Is there a giftedness that is just plodding through life? Dan Carnefix describes himself as a faithful plodder who doesn't get too excited about much. However, his faithfulness gives stability to those around him. Dan is a husband, father and seminary graduate who God didn't lead into a full-time pastorate. Where some might question whether it was then God's will; Dan sees value in the time and years getting a deep spiritual education. He talks about family life and developing relationships with adult children. As current Elder Chairman at Waterbrook Bible Fellowship, Dan talks about leading from a position and grace toward all. All as Dave Burchett and Jeff Denton sit down for this revealing conversation with Dan Carnefix on this edition of You Too?.