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Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetz Andy Donaldson: Endurance Swimmer Who Swam 200km, Survived Sharks & Found Joy in the OceansIn this episode of Endurance Matters, world-record ocean swimmer Andy Donaldson opens up with BigMetz about the raw, unfiltered side of ultra-endurance: the night swims, the panic, the doubt, the logistics behind swimming 200 km across seven oceans in one year and the quiet moments where he nearly quit 🧠💥.He shares how open-water swimming saved his mental health, how a 19 km Rottnest crossing rebuilt his confidence, what it’s like to be pushed off course for hours in Molokai, and the calm thinking that got him through his first shark encounter 🦈😨. We also dive deep into his training secre...

2025-12-011h 04

The Legal Edge: Marketing Smarter for Law Firms Strategies for Law Firm Growth w. Andy DonaldsonIn this episode of The Legal Edge, Rob Rosasco sits down with Andy Donaldson, partner at Holtsford Gilliland in Montgomery, Alabama, to discuss the unique challenges of marketing an insurance defense firm. Unlike consumer-facing law practices, insurance defense firms operate in a niche where reputation, relationships, and strategic visibility are key. Andy shares his journey into insurance defense, the evolution of marketing in the industry, and how firms can effectively position themselves in an increasingly digital landscape. Whether you're looking to refine your law firm’s marketing approach or gain insights into the world of insurance defense, this episode is...

2025-09-1149 min

The Healthy Seas Podcast More Than a Swim: How Andy Donaldson Turns Endurance into ImpactOne Stroke at a Time: A Journey of Purpose and ResilienceIn our first episode after a long pause, the Healthy Seas Podcast dives back in with a guest who embodies everything we stand for—passion, action, and deep connection to the sea. Andy Donaldson is not just the first person to complete the Ocean’s Seven in a single year—he’s a man on a mission.In this honest and inspiring conversation, Andy reflects on his transformation from elite swimmer to accountant and back again—this time driven by a renewed...

2025-09-0240 min

The Life Outside Podcast #37 - Andy Donaldson and the Oceans Seven, The Ultramarathon Swimming ChallengeIn this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Andy Donaldson. Andy is an elite long distance swimmer, specialising in open water events and challenges. He holds multiple world records, including the fastest time to swim the Oceans Seven, the toughest open water swimming challenge on Earth. Andy is also a mental health advocate, raising money for various charities during his swimming endeavors. Andy shares inspiring and almost unbelievable stories from his time in the water, including a shark encounter in the open ocean, breaking the Cook Strait world record and how none of it would...

2025-08-282h 10

Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson #342 - DOING THE IMPOSSIBLE: ONE STROKE AT A TIME, with Andy DonaldsonHi there, dreamers! If you’ve ever doubted your ability to push past limits - things you feel may be impossible - today's episode is for you. Imagine diving into icy, unpredictable waters, swimming for hours—sometimes days—against relentless currents, all while battling exhaustion and self-doubt. Sounds intense, right? Well, for today’s guest, that’s just another day in his world. Andy Donaldson is an elite ultramarathon swimmer, a world record holder, and a man who has redefined what’s possible in endurance sports. And he is a beautiful human.

2025-03-2053 min

Leading Your Best Life with Leigh Farnell [Audio] How to SWIM Your Way to MENTAL RESILIENCE with World Champion Andy DonaldsonThis is what Wikipedia says about Andy Donaldson: Andrew Donaldson (born 10 February 1991 in Irvine, Scotland) is a Scottish-Australian marathon swimmer, motivational speaker, and mental health advocate. Donaldson is a three-time world record holder,[1] most notably for the fastest time to complete the Oceans Seven marathon swim challenge.[1] On 19 September 2024, he broke the world record for the Manhattan Island Swim, completing the 45.9 km course in 5 hours, 41 minutes and 48 seconds.[2] He also holds the fastest swim across the Cook Strait - the waters between New Zealand's North and South Islands.[3][4][5] Andrew w...

2025-01-091h 33

Diet Starts Monday Podcast Andy Donaldson - 4 x Guinness World Record Ultramarathon SwimmerAndy Donaldson’s journey from Scotland to world-record-breaking ultra marathon swimmer is a powerful story of resilience, transformation, and purpose. Originally from Scotland, Andy moved to Australia with dreams of a professional swimming career. When he didn’t make the cut, he pivoted to finance, where he eventually faced mental health struggles. Seeking clarity, he took a transformative gap year that led him back to Australia and to his true passion for swimming. This time, he was driven not just by competition, but by a mission to take on some of the world’s most challenging swims and raise awaren...

2024-11-071h 04

The Mental Game with Sam Brief Upon completing the world's toughest swims for mental health, Andy Donaldson is just getting startedEpisode 72 of The Mental Game brings on a guest that will blow your mind. Andy Donaldson is among the most impressive open-water swimmers in history. Last year, Donaldson set the Guinness World Record for fastest time completing the Oceans Seven marathon swim challenge, which consists of seven of the most challenging open water channel swims on Earth, including: The Cook Strait between New Zealand’s North and South Islands, 22.5 km (12.1 mi) The Moloka’i Channel in Hawaii, 42 km (23 mi) The English Channel between England and France, 33 km (18 mi) Four mor...

2024-06-171h 00

Founder Talk with Alex Sheridan 10: "When you're on your deathbed, no one ever asks about the money." Selling businesses and buying back time with your family with Andy DonaldsonEpisode Description:Welcome to another episode of Founder Talk, the podcast where real Founders share their stories of building businesses while navigating the adventure of life. In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Andy Donaldson, a seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of experience and insights to offer.Highlights:The Dream of Selling a CompanyAndy kicks off the conversation by discussing his experience with having his company, Rhino Tools, acquired. He shares the emotional rollercoaster and the unexpected reality of what many founders dream of—a big exit.Building Rh...

2024-06-111h 00

SwimScape - the podcast E15 - Andy Donaldson - fastest ever swimmer of the Cook Strait and oceans 7 in under a yearSend us a textIn this episode Duncan & Jim talk to Andy Donaldson.Andy has achieved what no other swimmer has done before, he completed the Oceans 7 swims within a year. And set the world record for crossing the Cook Strait taking only 4hours 33 minutes, that is seriously fast.But we talked about much more than swimming, his support of mental health charities, whether the aussies understand his scottish accent, and what kind of kilt he has.Andy was a wonderful person to talk to, and had plenty of great stories to share.

2024-05-271h 00

TwoGether So How Good is the Better Love Marriage Assessment?In our final episode of the season, Rachel, Andy and Kelly shared about their experience in taking the Better Love marriage assessment. We go over the different aspects of the assessment as well as talk about our own results and shared what it got right about our marriages. We end the episode by talking with Rachel about her role at Ada Bible Church as our Director of Women's Ministry and her vision for the ministry. Because of her responsibilities, sadly, Rachel has to step down as a host, but we are so thankful for her two years of being...

2024-05-0827 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast #332 : The Technique Behind Holding 1:12/100m For 4 hours with Andy DonaldsonIn this episode, we have a special guest, marathon swimmer Andy Donaldson, who is a three-time world record holder. Andy shares his insights on freestyle technique and how he is able to maintain an impressive pace of 1:12 per 100m for 4 hours. This episode focuses solely on technique, as we delve into Andy's thought process and approach to his stroke. Tune in now! 00:00 Introduction and Background 2:31 Where is your head position? 2:58 How often are you breathing? 4:30 How do you use your kick? 5:23 What does your recovery look like? 8:09 What is the end of...

2024-05-0715 min

TOWER 26 Be Race Ready Podcast Episode #111: Andy Blow of Precision Hydration and Open Water Marathon Swimmer Andy DonaldsonGerry and Jim welcome Andy Blow CEO of Precision Hydration to the show along with 3x World Record Holding Open Water Swimmer Andy Donaldson. So many topics covered from endurance sport nutrition to open water swim training. Go to www.precisionhydration.com to find products. Use this link for the TOWER 26 Podcast discount applied at checkout. The Workout of the Episode can be found here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program or the TOWE...

2024-03-281h 12

TwoGether Supporting Men through MinistryWhen men support each other, what kind of positive impacts can happen in marriages and families? In Episode 6 of this season, Andy invites Men’s Ministry Pastors Ethan Cole (Ada Bible Cascade Campus) and Vic Willis (Ada Bible Kentwood Campus) to the podcast to discuss the impacts and support men can find in a ministry setting.You’ll learn more about the importance of supportive spaces for men, Ada Bible Church’s Men’s Ministry program, and how that ministry is working to support men and improve marriages in our church.

2024-03-1334 min

Keep Optimising Storytelling: Elevating Customer Acquisition Through the Art of Storytelling with Andy Donaldson, Revenue Growth AgencyAndy Donaldson is the Founder of customer acquisition agency Revenue Growth Agency.For over 20 years he’s been helping eCommerce brands, especially in the luxury sector to grow their customer base. And with Revenue Growth Agency he’s turned all that knowledge into a tried and tested revenue growth framework powered by storytelling.In this episode, we discuss:How people are now moving from performance marketing to storytellingThe importance of having a central theme in brand storytellingWhat to do when implementing storytelling in your campaignsDive in:[04:40] Shift mindset from perf...

2024-02-0731 min

TwoGether Co-dependence in Marriage - John EklundCo-dependence is a term used a lot today, but what is the difference between a connected couple and a co-dependent one? In this episode, Andy sits down with author, speaker, and pastor John Eklund to dive into the intricacies of co-dependency, how to identify it, and some tips on avoiding it in your marriage. You’ll enjoy John’s engaging stories while he breaks down this complex topic.

2024-01-1755 min

TwoGether Fighting Fair - Cori and Collin OlssonIn this fun episode, Andy, along with his wife Esther, got to sit down with co-host Cori and her husband Collin. The Olsson’s discuss enjoying the process of getting to know one another during their 6 year courtship before tying the knot. They share lessons they have learned along the way and give some great tips on fighting more effectively. You’ll enjoy this couple’s story and get to know one of our TwoGether hosts.

2023-11-2954 min

TwoGether How Introverts and Extroverts Relate in Marriage - Nance RobsonThey say opposites attract, but what does that really mean for a marriage? Join Andy as he and Nance Robson, local marriage counselor, explore the differences of an introvert and extrovert within the context of marriage. You will follow the story of Alex and Kristin Trovert, a fictional couple who represents the many couples both Nance and Andy have worked with in counseling. It's a conversation that may help you understand some of the dynamics in your marriage.

2023-11-1538 min

The Athletes Podcast Swim Against the Current with Andy Donaldson - Episode 201Join David Stark for a riveting conversation with multi-talented Andy Donaldson - a world-renowned athlete highlighting his Oceans Seven in Record Time, his 30-kilometre swim challenge, and his recent venture back to swimming amidst the pandemic. His recent charity challenge in Western Australia, his unyielding motivation to overcome the odds, and the remarkable support from Caldera Labs will surely ignite a spark of inspiration.This episode also uncovers a compelling narrative on the interconnection between physical and emotional hardships. Listen to Andy's heartfelt experiences - an exhilarating night swim off the coast of Byron Bay and his...

2023-11-091h 00

TwoGether No Longer Fearing Commitment - Lisa and Eric MillerWhat a great episode - we brought in former clients of Kelly to discuss the impact counseling has had on their individual stories as well as their marriage. In this episode, Kelly and Andy had the pleasure of speaking with Eric and Lisa Miller, a couple with a great love story. You’ll get to hear about how they found each other, the ways they have grown as a couple, and how their identity in Christ has helped their marriage thrive.

2023-11-0138 min

MYSWIM MYSWIM : The Ocean 7 with Andy DonaldsonSend us a textEver wondered what it takes to complete Open water swimming’s Ocean 7, understanding the challenges both mentally and physically? Well today’s extraordinary guest contemplated the same dream but went above and beyond to pushed the boundaries of human endurance by targeting all seven swims in under a year and used their incredible achievements to make an impact on mental health support. Today we talk through THE WHAT, WHY, HOW AND WHO with the incredible multiple world record holder Andy DonaldsonWhat is the Ocean 7? The Ocean seven a globally recognized mara...

2023-10-201h 13

TwoGether Why Do We Interview Couples?A key aspect of the TwoGether podcast is that we interview couples and want to dive deep into learning more about their stories. By doing these interviews, there is much for us to learn from others that can make our marriages better and it's why we believe it is the cornerstone of our podcast. Today, Rachel, Andy, Kelly and Cori have a discussion of how we can learn a lot from couples in how they navigate their marriages and we highlight some of the past episodes in what we learned from the different couples we have interviewed on the...

2023-10-0434 min

Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Andy Donaldson - World Record Ocean 7 Channel Crossings adventureSend us a textOn today's Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast listen to the thrilling journey of Andy Donaldson, the first man to conquer the Ocean 7 Channel Crossings within a span of a year. From tackling the treacherous waters of Catalina to braving the wild waves of Molokai and the Gibraltar Strait, Andy's story is one of grit, resilience and a relentless pursuit of ambitious dreams. Not one to shy away from sharing the lows, Andy gets candid about the gruelling Tsugaru Straight in Japan, a challenge that was amplified by the restrictions of the Japanese Coast Guard and...

2023-09-1358 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast #297 : Completing The Oceans 7 In One Year with Andy DonaldsonGet ready for an amazing Andy Donaldson episode! He's done something amazing: finished the Ocean 7 challenge faster than anyone ever has before. In just one year, he completed all seven swims in a total of 63 hours. And the best part? Andy's doing all of this to bring attention to mental health. We'll chat about the tough parts of those swims, how he tackled the tricky currents, and what lessons he took away from the whole experience. 02:24 Navigating Challenges In The Molokai Channel Swim 05:51 The Team's Vital Role in Distance Updates And Support During The Swim 11:02...

2023-08-3053 min

Effortless Swimming Completing The Oceans 7 In One Year with Andy DonaldsonGet ready for an amazing Andy Donaldson episode! He’s done something amazing: finished the Ocean 7 challenge faster than anyone ever has before. In just one year, he completed all seven swims in a total of 63 hours. And the best part? Andy’s doing all of this to bring attention to mental health. We’ll chat about the tough parts of those swims, how he tackled the tricky currents, and what lessons he took away from the whole experience. 02:24 Navigating Challenges In The Molokai Channel Swim 05:51 The Team’s Vital Role in Distance Updates And Support During T...

2023-08-3053 min

Intelligent Performance Ep. 26 - Swimming Against The Tide: World Record Triumphs with Andy DonaldsonIn this episode of the Intelligent Performance Podcast we welcome back Andy Donaldson, Venom ambassador and now a world record holder having completed seven of the toughest channel swims around the globe. From the importance of endurance over speed to the parallels between ocean swimming and business, Andy discusses how a shift in perspective, a strong support system, and how a zen state of mind helped him overcome adversity, raise mental health awareness, and fulfil personal commitments. Plus, hear Andy's take on managing the pressures of the public eye and fatigue, the unique challenges he...

2023-08-2940 min

TwoGether A New Season Today Rachel, Samuel and Kelly opened up our first episode of season six and shared what a few of their favorite episodes were from Season Five. We had different themes in our fifth season and two were personality differences and adoption. We also had a surprise for our listeners at the end - it's an episode you don't want to miss.

2023-08-0927 min

TwoGether Love at First Sight? - Kyle and Elizabeth PierpontWhat an amazing final episode of the season! Rachel and Kelly interviewed our Cascade campus pastor, Kyle Pierpont and his wife, Elizabeth. Two key aspects that they shared were their dating challenges and their very different personalities. It's a powerful episode you won't want to miss.

2023-07-1943 min

Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast with Marathon Swimmer Andy DonaldsonSend us a textUltra Marathon Swimmer Andy Donaldson has been one of our most popular guests on Torpedo Swimtalk PodcastIn honour of his almost complete Ocean's 7 swims in one calendar year (he has just finished number 6) we re-visit this episode with Andy, where he explains how he tackles unforeseen challenges in the ocean head-on and reigns victorious!We uncover the intricacies of Andy's training strategy for ultra marathon swimming. You'll be intrigued to hear about how he and his coach skilfully plan for his races, ensuring he is primed for success...

2023-07-121h 09

Swim Smooth Episode 32 - Andy Donaldson - Cook Strait Swim World Record HolderJoin us today in a candid and fun discussion as we chat with Andy Donaldson, the world record holder for the Cook Strait Swim and a great ambassador for the sport who's on his way to becoming the first and fastest swimmer to complete all Oceans Seven swims within 12 months. The podcast was filmed live and can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taR7J3TJTM8&t=1315s To contribute/help with Andy's noble endeavours to raise awareness of mental health...

2023-07-061h 34

TwoGether How Your Personality Impacts Your Marriage - Matt DeHoogWe brought in Matt DeHoog to talk to us about how your personality impacts your life and marriage. By looking at the DiSC personality assessment, we can have a better understanding of how God designed us and this also helps us to relate to others better. We had a rich conversation on these topics and you might want to take notes as we go over a lot of different dynamics as it relates to personality.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please...

2023-07-0551 min

The Hard Yarns Podcast #187 - Andy Donaldson - Swimming the Seven SeasToday we are joined by Sottish open ocean swimmer and World Record holder Andy Donaldson who is currently swimming the Oceans Seven which is a collection of the seven toughest and most iconic channel swims in the world. We talk the challenge he has undertaken, motivation, mental health, adversity, finding your why and being stalked by a shark at midnight Donate to Andy's Cause - https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundraisers/oceansseven PATREON Support The Hard Yarns and get access to exclusive drops, content, live shows and promo codes : ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon...

2023-06-271h 35

TwoGether A Multicultural Marriage - Amanda and Mordecai NjorogeIt’s a story of two very different cultures coming together in a powerful way. You’ll want to be sure to make space for this latest episode of Ada Bible’s marriage podcast, TwoGether, to hear how Amanda (from America) and Mordecai (from Africa) found their way to one another. Learn about intentional investments they made that helped them create their own culture and marriage.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love t...

2023-06-2139 min

TwoGether A Couple's Adoption Story - Mike and Susan TeBosContinuing with the theme of adoption, Rachel and Kelly interviewed Mike and Susan TeBos who have been married 27 years and adopted three children who are now adults. Susan has written two books on adoption and she and Mike shared their story and offer advice for couples who may be thinking about adoption or foster care.The two books Susan wrote are entitled We've Been There: True Stories, Surprising Insights, and Aha Moments for Adopted Teens & Before You Were Mine: Discovering Your Adopted Child’s Lifestory.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to ta...

2023-06-0747 min

SWIMMING WITH THE POD Ocean swimming... with Andy DonaldsonAndy Donaldson is a world-recorder holding open-water swimmer. In 2023, he is attempting to swim the Oceans Seven in one year, and is making a pretty good fist of it, having already swum the English Channel (in a British record time), the North Channel (only 4 minutes off the record), the Cook Strait (in world record time) and the Molokai Channel in Hawaii. At the time of recording, he was setting off to swim the Strait of Gibraltar - and by time I published, he had broken the British record. He is raising money for Black Dog Institute Songs in this episode ...

2023-05-3059 min

TwoGether Stories of Restoration and HopeRachel, Samuel and Kelly share some of their stories where they have seen couple's restore their marriage. They focussed on a handful of examples of couples who were able to come back from the brink, did their own personal work, and reconnected in their marriage.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear from you as well as any future topics you would like us to talk about.RATE...

2023-05-2431 min

TwoGether The Impact of Adoption with Marriages - Kurt EllisIf you are thinking of adoption or foster care for your family, this episode is a must-listen. Kurt Ellis is a counselor whose main focus is working with many couples and children who have been adopted. He brings a lot of great information for our listeners and in particular, discusses the dynamic of attachment, which is a common issue with some adopted children and teens.For those interested, Families Forever Counseling's phone number is (616) 217-8612. WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff...

2023-05-1054 min

TwoGether Getting Unstuck in Your Marriage - Nicole FrylingRachel and Kelly spoke with counselor Nicole Fryling about practical ways couples can move forward in their marriages if they feel stuck. Nicole is also Ada Bible Church's Women's Director at our Kentwood campus and she offered some preliminary steps in how you can attempt to revitalize your marriage.

2023-04-2638 min

TwoGether Being a Blessing to Your Spouse - Diane and Dan SchroederSamuel and Kelly spoke with Diane and Dan Schroeder about their 30+ years of marriage. Together they explored areas such as finances and life changes, especially sharing about the blessings and challenges when a couple has children. This was a rich conversation you won't want to miss.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear from you as well as any future topics you would like us to talk about.

2023-04-1148 min

Effortless Swimming On A Mission To Complete The Oceans Seven in One Year with Andy DonaldsonMy guest today is Andy Donaldson who recently came back from breaking the Cook Strait World Record. In this episode, we will talk about his experience before and during the swim and his goal to complete the Ocean Seven in a year to raise money and awareness for mental health. 02:40 What’s your headspace going into this swim? 04:58 How long into the swim did you realize things are going well? 09:30 Completion Is Key 10:22 The goal is to do the ocean seven within 365 days 14:19 How are you keeping yourself mentally ready for the swim?

2023-03-2700 min

The Effortless Swimming Podcast #276 : On A Mission To Complete The Oceans Seven in One Year with Andy DonaldsonMy guest today is Andy Donaldson who recently came back from breaking the Cook Strait World Record. In this episode, we will talk about his experience before and during the swim and his goal to complete the Ocean Seven in a year to raise money and awareness for mental health. 02:40 What's your headspace going into this swim? 04:58 How long into the swim did you realize things are going well? 09:30 Completion Is Key 10:22 The goal is to do the ocean seven within 365 days 14:19 How are you keeping yourself mentally ready for the swim? 17:19 S...

2023-03-2746 min

TwoGether Waiting for the Right PersonSamuel and Kelly had a joyful conversation with Esther and Andy Donaldson as they shared their love story in how they waited until their 30's to find one another. There's a lot of good stuff in this conversation, especially for those who maybe are single and in that place of waiting on God to bring you the right person.

2023-03-2250 min

TwoGether Some of Our Favorite Marriage BooksToday Rachel, Kelly and Samuel shared some of their favorite books on marriage they are currently reading. Make sure to check out this episode if you are looking for some good resources for your marriage. Here are the books we mention:Good Boundaries and Good-Byes, Lysa TerKeurstThe 7 Principles for Making Marriages Work, John GottmanThe Mystery of Marriage, Mike MasonWANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org...

2023-03-0840 min

2023-03-0140 min

TwoGether Season Finale with Aaron and Katie BuerIn this episode, Kelly and Rachel introduce you to Ada Bible Church’s Executive Teaching Pastor, Aaron Buer and his wife, Katie. They share their story of how they met at college and built their relationship on first being friends. They also offer some unique insights on how to navigate family, ministry and how you can strengthen your marriage.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear from you as...

2023-01-1851 min

TwoGether Unexpectations with Bryon and Jennifer HarveyJoin Kelly and Rachel as they discuss “Unexpectations” in marriage with authors and speakers, Bryon and Jennifer Harvey. In this episode they explore how to cope when expectations in a marriage relationship aren’t being met.Check out more about them here: https://www.operationthrivingmarriage.comWANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear from you as well as any future topics you would like us to talk a...

2022-12-1449 min

No Such Word as Can’t Swimming the Seven Channel Crossings with Andy DonaldsonAndy Donaldson is attempting the Ocean Seven challenge - a marathon swimming challenge where he needs to complete the seven most famous channel crossings in the world. Battling dangerous swells, currents, and wildlife - Andy has already completed the freezing waters of the North Sea to swim the Irish-Scottish channel and the furious currents of the English channel from Dover to Calais. Remaining now are the straits of Gibraltar, the Cook Strait, the Moloka'i channel, Tsugaru strait and the Catalina channel. Andy talks about the importance of resilience and mental health and is completing this challenge in o...

2022-12-0655 min

TwoGether Learning to speak your spouses love language w/ Les ParrottJoin Samuel and Rachel as they talk with best-selling author, Les Parrott about his online assessment “Better Love”. Helping couples learn how to speak their spouses love language on a deeper level.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear from you as well as any future topics you would like us to talk about. RATE AND REVIEW If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and...

2022-11-3045 min

TwoGether Importance of premarital counseling with Matt DeHoogIn this episode Kelly and Samuel talk to Matt DeHoog about the different elements of premarital counseling. They also discuss ways to navigate past trauma. Matt is a counselor and has served with Young Life for 20 years. WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear from you as well as any future topics you would like us to talk about. RATE AND REVIEW If you...

2022-11-1641 min

The Human CEO Podcast The Human CEO Podcast with Andy Donaldson, Founder and Director of Hit Search Ltd and Revenue Growth AgencyWelcome to episode 107 of The Human CEO Podcast! In this episode, we are speaking with Andy Donaldson, Founder and Director of Hit Search Ltd and Revenue Growth Agency, both marketing agencies focussed on growth for scaled and premium eCommerce businesses. With over 20 years of experience, Andy helped premium retail brands grow their revenue by 50% year on year profitably. Andy joins us to share his insight as a leader and Human CEO. Enjoy!

2022-11-1547 min

TwoGether Women’s Panel on Sexual Issues in Marriage, Part 2Today Rachel Norton is joined by counselor Sarah Eastway, and Samuel and Kelly’s wives, Tova Jones and Julie Bonewell. This second of a two-part episode is a high-spirited conversation on the different elements of a sexual relationship in marriage. In this episode, they discussed how to have a mutually satisfying intimate relationship and deepen your marriage.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear from you as well as...

2022-11-0249 min

TwoGether Women’s Panel on Sexual Issues in Marriage Part 1Today Rachel Norton is joined by counselor Sarah Eastway, and Samuel and Kelly’s wives, Tova Jones and Julie Bonewell. This two-part episode is a high-spirited conversation on the different elements of a sexual relationship in marriage. In this episode, they discussed how to have open conversations with your spouse and the challenges couples face when they begin to have children.

2022-10-1952 min

TwoGether Simple Tips to Improve Your MarriageJoin Kelly, Samuel and Rachel as they discuss their own personal “marriage hacks”. You are sure to hear some ideas on ways to work on your marriage relationship.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear from you as well as any future topics you would like us to talk about. RATE AND REVIEW If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it on Appl...

2022-10-0520 min

TwoGether Men’s Sexual Issues In Marriage with Matt KenneyJoin Samuel and Kelly as they talk about men’s sexual issues with counselor Matt Kenney. Matt is a counselor at The Journey Christian Counseling Center in southwest Michigan and a pastor at Crossroads Church. They had an engaging conversation about how men overcome sexual addiciton issues and key ways that can heppen.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear from you as well as any future topics yo...

2022-09-2158 min

TwoGether Marriage and Infertility with Caiti and Austin MooreRachel and Kelly had the privilege of interviewing Caiti and Austin Moore. Austin serves as our Director of Production at Ada Bible Church and Caiti is self-employed. They shared a tender story of how they have had to face issues of infertility in their marriage. If you would like to follow the Moore’s on their journey, you can follow them @caitirmoore on Instagram.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also lo...

2022-09-0700 min

TwoGether Thriving in Marriage and Money with Jeff and Shaunti FeldhahnTwoGether is back with a brand-new season! Samuel and Rachel jump into season 4 of the Ada Bible Marriage Podcast by interviewing renowned authors Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn. For more than half of their 25-year marriage, the Feldhahns have investigated the little things that make a big difference in relationships and have written books that help relationships thrive. Join us to find out how the topic of money changed their relationship.

2022-08-1743 min

TwoGether Money and Marriage with Tom SkillingIn today’s episode, Samuel and Kelly had an important conversation about money and marriage with Tom Skilling who serves as the Director of Community Groups and Stewardship at Ada Bible Church. He shared both his own personal story of resolving debt with his wife Jessalyn. Additionally, he encourages married individuals with practical advice on how they can be more generous, plan to budget, and steward their finances with a biblical foundation. You won’t want to miss the season finale of TwoGether.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pa...

2022-07-211h 02

TwoGether Blending Families in Marriage with Nick and Deloris MiltonIn today’s episode, Samuel and Kelly had an important conversation with Nick and Deloris Milton who had the unique story of breaking up in high school, but finding one another years later. This was a rich conversation that revolved around the importance of faith and blending families. This is an inspirational story which exemplifies that if you stay close in your relationship with God he will do things in your life you maybe never thought possible. WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff ab...

2022-06-2953 min

TwoGether Recovering from Infidelity with Roane and Eva HunterRachel and Kelly had the opportunity to interview Roane and Eva Hunter, who are counselors who work with couples where sexual addiction and infidelity are issues. In their own story, they discuss different aspects of their healing and redemption in their marriage. Their story is a powerful one where they vulnerably shared how their marriage ended in divorce, but because of humility and working together as a couple were able to restore their relationship.***For this episode, we highly recommend not listening to this episode with teens or children as we will be discussing adult content.

2022-06-1556 min

TwoGether Before You Say "I Do"Kelly, Rachel and Samuel take a deep dive into some of the key areas to have conversations around before getting married.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear from you as well as any future topics you would like us to talk about.RATE AND REVIEWIf you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This will help...

2022-06-0100 min

TwoGether Lasting Love After Loss with Jim & Sharon McFarlandContinuing on our theme of God’s redemption in our lives, we interviewed the McFarland’s. Jim and Sharon both lost their spouses and found one another and remarried. In this episode, we explore their story of grief and loss and then the different dynamics of what it is like to be remarried in the midst of this. Their story captures just what can happen when you trust God with your future.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out...

2022-05-1850 min

TwoGether Finding Love After Loss with Jim and Sharon McFarlandContinuing on our theme of God’s redemption in our lives, we interviewed the McFarland’s. Jim and Sharon both lost their spouses and found one another and remarried. In this episode, we explore their story of grief and loss and then the different dynamics of what it is like to be remarried in the midst of this. Their story captures just what can happen when you trust God with your future. WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out...

2022-05-1100 min

TwoGether Why Mentorship MattersIf we want to grow in an area, whatever that might be, finding someone to mentor you can accelerate your growth. This is no different than with marriage. In this episode, Samuel and Kelly discuss different aspects of marriage mentorship and when might be the time to seek that out. Marriage mentorship is best when your problems don’t get too large, and so being proactive in finding someone to mentor you in your marriage can make dramatic changes in your relationship.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pa...

2022-04-2750 min

TwoGether Discovering Awe in Your Marriage with Chris and Jenni GraebeOn today’s episode, Rachel and Samuel interviewed Chris and Jenni Graebe, who are the authors of The Rhythm of Us. They shared about their unique background and how they met and then we dived into looking at the important parts of their book. A central part of the conversation was discovering awe in your spouse and not taking them for granted. Each day is a gift, and if you are in a married, a key ingredient is to consistently find the positive in your relationship.You can find Chris and Jenni’s book on Amazon and you...

2022-04-1300 min

TwoGether When God Redeems Your Life with Mike and Kristin VorceOn today’s episode, Rachel and Samuel had the pleasure of interviewing Mike and Kristin Vorce. Mike and Kristin have been married for over 5 years and their blended family shows a story of grace, loss, mentorship, and a way of finding each other beyond the norm.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear from you as well as any future topics you would like us to talk about....

2022-03-3048 min

TwoGether A Couples Interview with Mike and Kim BallOn today’s episode, Rachel and Kelly had the pleasure of interviewing Mike and Kim Ball. Mike and Kim for eight years have served as small group leaders for engaged couples. They shared their own love story and also shared what it’s like to walk alongside couples who are about to be married and the blessing that has been in their marriage. WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also...

2022-03-1648 min

Heard Tell Good Talks: Self-preferencing, Anti-Trust, Competition Regulation, & the Federal Trade Commission w/ Andy JungOn this Heard Tell Good Talks, guest Andy Jung of Young Voices joins to discuss the Federal Trade Commission, its history and mission, and why the Biden Administration and others are wanting to use and expand its powers to deal with growing Big Tech issues. But is the FTC the right agency for enforcing things like fair competition law, anti-trust, and consumer harm, and is it bad policy and over extending the FTC to make it regulate things like consumer choice and self-preferencing both online and in store. Andy also explains that the FTC is already - in their own...

2022-03-1127 min

Heard Tell Gas Prices and Electric Vehicle Push, Earmarks Are Back, FTC Empowered/Expanded, w/guest Andy JungHeard Tell for Thursday, March 10th, 2022, is turning down the noise and getting to the information we need about discerning out times and recognizing what causes a crisis before it hits the headlines and becomes a disaster. From foreign policy to domestic partisan politics, the "fuel load" of tomorrow's raging issues are noticeable today if we take action on them. We turn down the noise on the growing groupthink that high gas prices will drive people towards electric vehicles, and delve into how emerging technology isn't quite ready to be the be all, end all especially for the working class...

2022-03-1148 min

TwoGether A Couple’s Interview, John and Rachel NortonThis our first episode of season three and we have a surprise! Rachel Norton, who serves as one of our Women’s Ministry Directors is joining Samuel and I as a co-host of the Twogether podcast. In this episode, we get to meet her and her husband John. We talked about a lot of different things, but a focus was on how faith can play an important role in our marriages. WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please re...

2022-03-0246 min

TwoGether Season Finale: A Couples Interview with Jason and Megan RossThis is our final episode of season two and we ended it with a bang! We interviewed Jason and Megan Ross - some of you know Jason as he is our campus pastor for our East Paris campus. Today we got to hear their story of how they met and then made a commitment to one another after some ups and downs. We explored a lot of different topics ranging from finances, dedication, and they shared a beautiful story where they had Jason’s mom come live with them for a season and how that impacted their family in im...

2022-01-2644 min

TwoGether How Your Relationship with God Is Important to Your Marriage, Part IIIThis is a three part series, where Kelly and Samuel look at the importance of a healthy relationship with God and how it can positively impact your marriage. A relationship with God must start with deep commitment - he must be the most important thing in your life. If we get this right, all of our other relationships can be healthy and balanced, especially our marriages.However, sometimes we can get stuck in our relationship with God and we will explore different stages of faith. The Bible illustrates for us three different types of relationships with God...

2022-01-1252 min

TwoGether How Your Relationship with God Is Important to Your Marriage, Part IIThis is a three part series, where Kelly and Samuel look at the importance of a healthy relationship with God and how it can positively impact your marriage. A relationship with God must start with deep commitment - he must be the most important thing in your life. If we get this right, all of our other relationships can be healthy and balanced, especially our marriages.However, sometimes we can get stuck in our relationship with God and we will explore different stages of faith - two which can hinder us. The Bible illustrates for us three...

2021-12-2931 min

TwoGether How Your Relationship with God Is Important to Your Marriage, Part IThis is a three part series, where Kelly and Samuel look at the importance of a healthy relationship with God and how it can positively impact your marriage. A relationship with God must start with deep commitment - he must be the most important thing in your life. If we get this right, all of our other relationships can be healthy and balanced, especially our marriages.However, sometimes we can get stuck in our relationship with God and we will explore different stages of faith - two which can hinder us. The Bible illustrates for us three...

2021-12-1550 min

TwoGether Elements of Healthy Sexuality in MarriageWhen it comes to marriage issues, the top three areas are conflict resolution, finances and sex. We had an engaging conversation with counselor Sarah Eastway on topics surrounding all things sex and marriage. We discussed what are the healthy elements of a sexual relationship. We also took a look at how couples can have conversations about their sexual relationship, especially if they are struggling in this area. We ended the show by having Sarah share practical information on how you can strengthen your sexual relationship in your marriage.For this episode, we highly recommend not listening to...

2021-12-011h 00

TwoGether Forgiveness in MarriageForgiveness is one of the hardest communication tools in marriage. It requires two parties with two different points of views to admit that someone may have been the recipient of pain or hurt. Have you been there? Samuel and Kelly share a biblical context on how forgiveness can be uncovered to help your marriage thrive in good and bad.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear...

2021-11-1749 min

TwoGether A Couple's InterviewReverends Joe and Jessie Jones serve as Senior Pastor and First Lady of Brown Hutcherson Ministries (BHM), a non-denominational church located in the urban core of GR. They were installed into these new roles in June 2021, after serving in ministry at BHM for over 20 years. Joe and Jessie have been married for over 24 years and are the parents to Eric, Erica, Miles and Micaela. They are also grandparents to five! Joe serves as Grand Rapids City Commissioner representing the Second Ward. He also serves as President/CEO of the Hekima Group...

2021-11-031h 00

TwoGether Facing Mental Health and Trauma within RelationshipsOn this episode we had the privilege of talking with counselor Lisa Tamblyn-Bergman. Lisa has a background in addictions counseling and we talked about different types of mental health issues that can cause complications within a marriage. Lisa talked about her background and experience in working with clients from a variety of experiences. We ended the show by talking about how trauma can also impact a relationship and she offered some good information and next steps if this would be helpful for you to have a better understanding.Lisa Tamblyn-Bergman is a licensed professional counselor and spiritual dire...

2021-10-2059 min

TwoGether Wisdom for Those Who are Dating Part 2On this episode we got to meet Luke and Carmen who have been dating for over a year and considering taking next steps. We talked about how their relationship has developed and some different learning lessons along the way. An important way to develop a serious relationship is to form that out of friendship first and this is what happened for Luke and Carmen. We spent time discussing how this happened for them. We rounded out the show by talking about their relationship with God and how that helps to draw them together more closely. ...

2021-10-0647 min

TwoGether Wisdom for Those Who are Dating Part 1Today we had a great interview with Hannah who serves here at Ada Bible Church. Hannah shared with us her family background and how it has influenced her views of marriage. She offered some key things she has learned over the years in her dating relationships and shared some tips for those who are single. We also talked about aspects she is looking for in a partner and to round out the episode, we looked at the results of her DiSC personality test to give her a better idea of what type of personality would best fit people like...

2021-09-2239 min

TwoGether What to Listen for in Season Two of TwogetherWant to know what we'll be talking about in our second season of Twogether? Look forward to Samuel and Kelly, along with guests, taking an in-depth focus on topics such as:Single but wanting to be married. Dating Keys to success in marriage and so much moreAnother key focus in this season will be faith. Our relationship with God is vital to our overall health, and also essential to our marriages and relationships. It is important that couple’s not only push forward in their relationship with God in...

2021-09-0851 min

TwoGether Marriage & Ministry with The Wright FamilyToday we had a great interview with Pastor Dan and Sarah Wright. Dan oversees our Kentwood Campus here at Ada Bible Church and we discussed this. Likewise, Dan and Sarah have raised children and have an incredible testimony about being married and being in ministry. You won't want to miss the season finale on, TwoGether.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear from you as well as any...

2021-06-3055 min

Expats ’n’ Cork Hats #10 Andy DonaldsonOur guest Andy Donaldson grew up in a small coastal village in the west of Scotland to an Indonesian Mother and Scottish Father. He studied accounting at Loughborough University in conjunction with pursuing the Olympic Dream in elite level swimming, an endeavour which ultimately brought him across the globe to Perth Australia in 2013. Andy has since gone on to race around the world for club and country, he's swam in one of the world's craziest channel crossings from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain (a 30km swim which was followed by an unforgettable Formula 1 experience watching from the royal box with...

2021-06-171h 37

TwoGether False Appearances in MarriageHave you ever heard the old adage: "things may not be as they appear"? We deal with this in the context of marriage as Kelly and Samuel talk about how to address issues such as individuality in marriage, proper use of evaluation, and placing God's authority on the matter. RESOURCESGottman Method- www.gottman.comWANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible.org. We would also love to hear from you...

2021-06-1651 min

TwoGether Adopting and MarriageToday we had a great interview with Kevin and Becky Vreugdenhil. Kevin oversees our benevolence ministry here at Ada Bible Church and we discussed this for a little bit. Likewise, Kevin and Becky many years ago adopted two children and we spent some time talking about the blessing that has been in their lives and with their family. We ended the show by talking about some key principles Kevin and Becky had about marriage, in particular how you have to be intentional in your marriage and consistently remember that your spouse is for you, and not against you.

2021-06-0234 min

TwoGether The Importance of Validation in Your MarriageToday we interviewed the counselor Wesley Morgan, MA, LPC who has a private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Wesley works with individuals and couples, and enjoys “helping people have renewed perspectives” in their lives. Our focus of the talk was that we discussed working with couples in terms of communication, looked at counseling in the African-American community, and he had some wise words directed to those who may want to mentor other couples. If you would like to reach out to Wesley for counseling feel free to call him at (616) 604-4090.WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If...

2021-06-0256 min

TwoGether Helping Couples When There Has Been an AffairToday we interviewed the counselor Diane Schroeder, MA, LPC who has a private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Diane works with individuals and couples, and has a specialty in neurofeedback. Our focus of the talk was that we talked about working with couples where there has been an affair. Some key aspects we discussed were:Statistics regarding infidelityKey ways to work with couplesAdvice for those mentoring couplesHow to affair proof your marriageRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST-After the Affair: Healing the Pain and...

2021-05-0551 min