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The Christian PodcasterIs Banter Good or Bad? with Eric Nevins and Amy FritzIs Banter Good or Bad?
Get ready for an eye-opening discussion on banter in podcasts.
Join us as we explore the impact of banter, the value of authenticity, and the unique voice each podcaster brings to the table.
In this episode of The Christian Podcaster, our host Eric Nevins explores the significance of banter in fostering connections with listeners and discusses using banter effectively with guest Amy Fritz. Amy and Eric shed light on the importance of considering the podcast's theme and audience interests when including banter, emphasizing the need for relevancy and...2024-02-1327 min
The Christian PodcasterCreating Community with Your Audience with Jen KlineHey friends!
Step #7 on our podcasting roadmap is building a community intentionally around your podcast. What’s the best way to build your community? There’s nothing quite like a shared experience to bring people together.
But what kind of experience and how do you even go about making it happen?
Our guest today is Jen Kline and she believes that a virtual conference is the ultimate community builder. Jen will share with us when to host an online event for your audience, how to market it, and some super insider tips to overcoming the chall...2023-12-0546 min
The Christian PodcasterPodcast Promotion Plans with Eric Nevins and Amy Fritz
How do you get more podcast listeners?
In the Christian Podcasters Association marketing plan, there are five steps to creating awareness of your podcast. One of them is social media. (I heard that collective groan.)
But is the problem with social media?
Or is that you don't have a good plan for sharing in all the places?
On today's episode of The Christian Podcaster, Eric Nevins and Amy Fritz share their podcast promotion plans that they use each and every week. You'll be inspired to take your social sharing up a le...2023-11-0719 min
The Christian PodcasterWhat We Learned at Podcast Movement 2023
Podcast Movement 2023 took place in Denver, Colorado in August 2023. While it seems like yesterday, it's actually been a couple of months ago.
If you couldn't be there (and that's most of us, right?), you can still learn from those of us who were.
In this episode recorded live at the event, host Eric Nevins sat down with Amy Fritz, Lori Adams-Brown, Alajahwon Ridgeway, Melissa Weber, Amanda Turnbull, Ryan Clevenger, and Norman Smith.
They reveal the lessons they've learned and discuss their experiences and key takeaways from the event.
Come along for...2023-10-2449 min
The Christian PodcasterWhen & How to Hire Help for Your Podcast with Jennifer Uren and Kelly VanHoveln
Do you want to maximize your productivity and efficiency as a podcaster?
Are you tired of getting bogged down by time-consuming tasks that take away from your creative energy?
Join us as we reveal the ultimate solution to help you achieve the podcasting success you desire. Our guest experts, Jenn Uren and Kelly VanHoveln, will share their invaluable insights on how virtual assistants can revolutionize your podcasting journey, allowing you to focus on what truly matters – creating engaging content and growing your audience. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to a streamlined workflow that brings yo...2023-10-0330 min
The Christian PodcasterFitting Your Podcast Into Your Life with Eric Nevins and Amy Fritz
Does this sound familiar?
You pour your heart and soul into your podcast, but you just can't seem to gain traction.
You've been told to hustle harder, to push through the exhaustion and squeeze every spare minute into podcasting. But let's face it, this approach only leads to burnout and frustration.
Your passion deserves better than that. It's time to step back, reevaluate, and discover the strategies that will truly maximize your time and productivity in podcasting part-time.
Quotes from the episode:
"Consistency is key in podcasting because it...2023-09-2625 min
The Christian PodcasterThings I Learned at Conferences with Eric Nevins
Have you ever experienced a moment that completely changed your perspective? That moment when you thought you knew what to expect, but were hit with an unexpected twist that left you reeling?
Well, that's exactly what happened to me at conferences.
At first, it was all about the excitement of meeting my podcasting idols and making new connections. But little did I know, the true treasure of these gatherings was something entirely different.
Stay tuned to find out the surprising twist that completely transformed how I approach conferences, leaving me hungry for more.2023-08-1518 min
The Christian PodcasterMonetization with Amy FritzAre you eager to generate income and establish a sustainable platform?
Wondering how you can monetize your show and turn your hobby into a full time ministry?
Well, today we have a very special guest, Amy Fritz, a veteran in podcasting, she hosts the popular Untangled Faith Podcast. Together, we will discuss the idea of monetization, why it doesn't have to be difficult or a huge effort, and some creative ideas for getting started.
Listen to this episode in your favorite podcast app now!
Quotes from the episode:
Money...2023-08-0134 min
The Christian PodcasterTransform Your Audience: The Power of a Specific Podcast PromiseAre you struggling to reach your desired audience with your podcast? Join me as we explore the importance of having a clear, specific message that resonates with your target audience. But be warned, the key to sustained podcast growth may leave you questioning everything you thought you knew.
When creating your message, it's essential to consider who you want to serve and what core transformation you're offering.
Identifying your audience is a critical step in tailoring your content to meet their unique challenges and needs. It's also important to understand the language your audience uses...2023-06-0628 min
The Christian PodcasterDeveloping Your Mindset for Podcasting SuccessA strong mindset is vital for achieving success in podcasting, especially for Christian podcasters who want to make an impact and reach their ideal audience.
This mindset consists of a collection of beliefs and values which guide actions and determine results. By cultivating a positive mindset focused on growth and character-building, podcasters can overcome challenges and remain dedicated to their calling.
In this episode, I emphasize the importance of developing the right mindset for podcasting success. I believe that perseverance, partnership with God, and a focus on character traits such as godliness and mutual affection can...2023-05-1630 min
The Christian PodcasterBuilding Your Podcast House with Eric NevinsCreating a successful podcast requires laying a strong foundation, much like building a house.
This foundation includes a clear understanding of the intended audience and the purpose behind the podcast itself. Crafting a solid foundation ensures that the podcast has a specific direction to follow, and a message that resonates with the target listeners.
Eric Nevins emphasizes the importance of being intentional with one's podcast design, and committing to the process of improvement and growth over time. In this episode, Eric shares his experiences and insights on how to build a sustainable podcast by understanding the...2023-05-0430 minThe Christian PodcasterGetting Started with PodcastingPodcasting involves a lot of technology and hardware which can be a little overwhelming at first. This session will explain the software and hardware that you need to get started. Hint: it’s not as much as you think. Eric will reveal the must have tools and share a streamlined process for production so you can ditch fear and get recording with confidence.
MEET OUR HOST:
Podcasting became an obsession for me when I was bored in my cubicle in 2013. I've listened to thousands of hours of podcasts and one day realized just how mu...2023-04-0429 min
Halfway There272: Brian Sexton and Being Prepared to Serve
Brian Sexton is the host of The Intentional Encourager Podcast and author of People Buy From People: 10 Powerful People Lessons From the Ultimate People Person, My Dad. Today, Brian shares how prayer influenced his life early, his dad’s profound influence, and how he stopped running from a call to preach. He also shares an interesting connection between his family and his wife’s family that he never saw coming. Brian’s story reminds us that with a little intionality, we can all encourage someone every day.
Listen to Brian’s story now!
Stories...2021-12-0657 min
Halfway There244: Jonathan Puddle and the Nearness of God
Jonathan Puddle is the author of You Are Enough: Learning to Love Yourself the Way God Loves You, and is a pastor and podcast host himself. Today, Jonathan shares the first time he was moved by the Holy Spirit, deconstructing his faith for a season, and falling in love with Jesus all over again. Jonathan’s love for the Lord comes through as he shares his story and it’s a really beautiful way to reflect on the goodness and nearness of Him. Jonathan’s story reminds us that God loves us deeply.
Listen to Jonath...2021-05-1057 min
The Christian PodcasterEric Nevins of Halfway There and The Christian PodcasterEric Nevins is the host of Halfway There, a podcast focused on the Christian spiritual journey. He also founded Christian Podcasters Association in 2017 to bring Christian podcasters together. Today, Eric shares about learning about supernatural experiences with God, how podcasting helped him find his mission, and why short introductions are better than long ones. Eric reminds us that this podcasting is about personal development not audience development.
Listen to Eric's story now!
Stories Eric shared:
Living in Denver with his wife, four kids, and a wonder dog
Starting Halfway There to talk about the sp...2020-10-0637 min
Halfway There210: Bobby Jackson and Community that Heals
Bobby Jackson is a man of many hats: pastor, licensed therapist, and leader in the field of student care. Today, Bobby how he found stability in church as a kid, how deployment as an Army medic changed his life, and the car crash that led him to surrender to the Lord once and for all. Bobby has spent years developing programs to help students in pain and shares how his program can be used in churches around the country. Bobby’s story reminds us that no matter how far we think we’ve run, God will never let...2020-09-0744 min
Halfway There209: Kara-Kae James and Creating Space
Kara-Kae James is an author, blogger, and podcaster. Her newest book is called TOGETHER, A Journal for Mom & Me. Today, Kara-Kae shares her journey as a kid keeping up appearances, how she struggled to trust even though she knew all the right answers, and growing comfortable with her questions. Kara-Kae also shares her journaling practices with her kids and how adopting a son changed her world. Throughout her story, Kara-Kae shows how she creates space for people to be and become themselves. Her story reminds us that God is not daunted by our questions but embraces them a...2020-08-3138 min
Halfway ThereBonus: Craig & Janice Hammersmith and Small Signs & Big Promises
Craig & Janice Hammersmith are an ordinary couple follow God’s extraordinary vision for their lives. Today, Craig & Janice share their journey from suburban family to working with students in Luxembourg. Craig shares the restlessness he felt working a tech job, how he received Luxembourg citizenship, and the amazing connections that confirmed God’s call on their family. The Hammersmith’s story reminds us that the Lord works with small signs if we are paying attention.
Listen to the Hammersmith’s story today!
Stories Janice & Craig shared:
Janice growing up in El Paso as a pas...2020-08-2751 min
Halfway There208: James Prescott and Processing Grief Well
James Prescott is an author, podcaster, and Twitter boss (he’s always thought-provoking which I admire a great deal). Today, James shares the story of the trauma and grief he suffered by his mother’s sudden hospitalization as a child. When she returned to the family, her faith strengthened his but when she died years later, James began to ask God some questions. James shares his contemplative journey and why he started the Poema podcast. His story reminds us that it’s okay to ask God questions because He often uses them to mature us into his image...2020-08-241h 00
Halfway There207: Meg Glesener and the Smile of God
Meg Glesener is a mom of eight raising her family in Seattle, a podcaster, and moderator of Christian Podcasters Association. Today, Meg shares growing up in an unsafe environment, how a Christian girl willing to be her friend changed her life, and her passion for the outcast. Meg also shares with us the bittersweet emotions of letting her children grow up and follow their own faith journeys. Everything Meg does is full of joy and compassion for others. Her story reminds us of God’s heart to leave the 99 to pursue the wayward one.
Listen to...2020-08-1747 min
Halfway There206: Jay Kim and Why We Need Real People
Jay Kim, a pastor in the Silicon Valley and the author of Analog Church: Why We Need Real People, Places, and Things in the Digital Age. Today, Jay shares how being alone as a child shaped him, wandering into agnosticism as a college student, and how Brennan Manning was just what he needed. We talk about the dark season struggling with infertility, too. Then, we discuss his book, why tangible people are so important, and how churches can hold that value even while they engage online. This conversation is the perfect one to have in the midst of a global...2020-08-1051 min
Halfway There205: Gari Meacham and Curveballs and Spiritual Scars
Gari Meacham is an author, speaker, and founder and CEO of The Vine Uganda, a nonprofit. Today, Gari shares the story of how her family was broken by alcohol, the picture of Jesus that kept her from suicide, and her thirty-eight year marriage to former New York Yankee Bobby Meacham. We talk about the process of rising through the ranks of baseball twice. Plus, Gari shares how her darkest moment led to her greatest ministry.
Listen to Gari’s story in your favorite podcast app, now!
Stories Gari shared:
Growing up in Co...2020-08-0357 min
Halfway There204: Tom Schwab and the Richness of Relationship
Tom Schwab is the Chief Evangelist Officer of Interview Valet. Today, Tom shares about growing up in a Roman Catholic family, finding Christ at a men’s retreat, and how he experiences the Lord. Throughout our conversation, Tom comes back to the idea of relationships: with God, with his family, and in business. Tom has a unique approach to life and business by serving those around him and it’s fun to watch. His story reminds us that, in the end, relationships are what matter.
Listen to Tom’s story in your favorite podcast app now!2020-07-2744 min
Halfway There203: Cheyenne Olson and Scripture as Foundation
Cheyenne Olson is spiritual mentor, writer, and podcaster who spends her time with high school and college students. Today, Cheyenne shares the story of how studying theology awakened her love for the Lord, discovering repressed memories of abuse, and the first time the Lord spoke to her about the healing process. Cheyenne has a passion for creating safe spaces for people to meet the Lord vulnerably even if that means 2:00 AM phone calls. Cheyenne is pressing into her new life as a writer and following where Jesus leads.
Listen to Cheyenne’s story on your fav...2020-07-2040 min
Halfway There202: Erik Fisher and the Productive Life
Erik Fisher is a productivity podcaster who hosts the Beyond The To Do List, a show I used to listen to all the time in corporate America. He has also spent years as a social media expert and currently serves as the Director of Social Media Education at Agorapulse. Today, Erik shares his relationship with the Lord as a child, how his brother’s brain tumor challenged his faith, and why productivity is a life thing not a work thing. Life is too short to waste even a moment and Erik’s story reminds us that we can serve the Lord...2020-07-1347 min
Halfway ThereTina Smith the Praying for Your Kids
Tina Smith is the founder of Raising Kids on Your Knees a ministry dedicated to equipping parents to pray and parent life into the lives of their children. It’s a journey she knows from experience having successfully done so with her four children. Today, Tina shares the disparity between her early faith and actions, how this led to an abortion, and the mentor who helped lead her to wholeness. Tina is a powerful prayer warrior whose story will inspire you to take everything to Jesus.
Listen to Tina’s story in your favorite podcast app now!
Stories Tina shared:
Star...2020-07-0650 min
Halfway There200: Randall Sean Garcia and the Father’s Love for Us
Randall Garcia is a pastor, online businessman, and podcaster. Randall shares the story of growing up an overachieving pastor’s kid, secretly wandering away from his faith, and the funeral that convinced him to change his ways. Around that time, he confessed his lifestyle to his dad and received love instead of rejection, an experience that had a profound effect on him. Randall shares how he balances his desire to achieve with an active relationship with the Lord and how lectio divina helps. He’s pursuing ministry and creating a Christian podcast network to serve Christian leaders. Randa...2020-06-2944 min
Halfway There199: Lauren Gaskill and the Joy of Healing
Lauren Gaskill, author, speaker, podcaster, and founder of She Found Joy. Today, Lauren shares the story of growing up in a family of new Christians, dealing with severe health issues, and the healing the Lord has brought her. Lauren describes her journey from accepting illness to asking the Lord for healing and receiving it. The whole experience has changed the direction of her ministry. Lauren’s story reminds us that God is not done working yet!
Listen to Lauren’s story now!
Stories Lauren shared:
Growing up in Indiana in a baby Chri...2020-06-2245 min
Halfway There198: John Matarazzo and Learning Along the Way
John Matarazzo is a television producer and podcast host. Today, he shares the story of how he joined YWAM, the burnout he experienced after years of leading, and following his passion for broadcasting. John also tells us about amazing steps of faith he took as he followed the Lord’s direction. For instance, he started volunteering at a Christian television station before he started working there because he believed God wanted him there. His story reminds us that obedience is often the most important thing.
List to John’s story now!
Stories John shar...2020-06-1549 min
Halfway There197: Julie Hamilton and Trusting Over Pleasing
Julie Hamilton is a faith based podcaster, speaker, radio and TV co-host and encourager. She has been married for 21 years, is a mom of two girls & loves living in Napa Valley. Today, she shares how in the last 8 months, she went from homeschooling mom of 14 years to Media Director for a Mayoral campaign & building a social media branding company. We talk about her struggle with anxiety and how it taught her to trust the Lord which ultimately led to her finding her voice of encouragement. Julie’s story reminds us that trust is what the Lord wants from us.
Listen to...2020-06-0848 min
Halfway There196: Kyle Strobel and Integrating Spirituality and Theology
Kyle Strobel is the associate professor of spiritual theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Today, Kyle shares the story of how he discovered spiritual formation, feeling abandoned by God and surrendering to him, and studying the works of Jonathan Edwards. Kyle brings a unique historical perspective to the spiritual formation conversation. We also talk about his newest book, Embracing Contemplation: Reclaiming a Christian Spiritual Practice. Kyle’s story reminds us that our tradition is rich if we only take the time to mine it.
Listen to Kyle’s story today!
Stories Kyle shared...2020-06-0154 min
Halfway There195: Katie Hornor and Rain as a Blessing
Katie Hornor is a best-selling author, business coach and international speaker. After leaving all for a ministry opportunity overseas only to have it pulled out from under them, Tap & Katie built a business and a movement in their second language among in the fastest growing market demographic in the world, changing the future of education for Hispanic families. Today, Katie shares the story of wanting to go overseas as a child, wrestling with postpartum depression, and learning to see rain as a blessing from God. Katie turned a series of closed doors into an international business and h...2020-05-2554 min
Halfway There194: Jeff Munroe and Stewarding Your Pain
Jeff Munroe is Executive Vice President of Western Theological Seminary and author of the book Reading Buechner. Today, Jeff shares the story of the bad advice he received about emotions, how Frederick Buechner helped him fix it, and looks back at the providence of God in leading him to Western Theological Seminary. Along the way, we talk about Buechner’s work and how it applies to today. Jeff’s story reminds us that the Lord is always at work and he never wastes anything.
Listen to Jeff’s story now!
Stories Jeff shared:
Serving as an administrator at Wester...2020-05-1844 min
Halfway There193: D.L. Mayfield and the Gift of Paying Attention
D. L. Mayfield is a writer and podcaster who is just trying to be a good neighbor. Her podcast is the Prophetic Imagination Station Podcast and her new book is The Myth of the American Dream. Today, D.L. shares her journey wanting to be a missionary as a child, experiencing the Holy Spirit in college, and working with refugee communities in Portland. D.L. says paying attention to her neighbors changed the way she sees the world and it can change us, too.
Listen to D.L.’s story now!
Stories D. L...2020-05-1150 min
Halfway There192: Betty Lou Long and Raising Family in Faith
Betty Lou Long is affectionately known as “Grandma Great” in our house. I have so many fond memories of family gatherings and food at her house. Today, she shares about growing up in small town Iowa, how she met her husband in a hardware store, and the profound sense of gratitude she felt witnessing a New England autumn. Grandma also shares why family is so important to her and how she tried to instill faith in hers. This is a special episode that I hope you enjoy!
Listen to Grandma’s story now!
Storie...2020-05-1046 min
Halfway There191: Harriett Miller and a Fierce Faith
Harriett Miller is a strong woman who just so happens to be my grandmother. She was a little hesitant to come on the show and share her story but I’m so glad she did! Today, Grandma shares about growing up in Des Moines, Iowa, becoming a widow with five small boys, how that event led her to faith in Christ. The Lord has often spoken to her through Scripture and gave her a discernment gift that she had to learn to use well. These are stories I’ve heard bits of my entire life but today, we g...2020-05-101h 01
Halfway There190: Jason Elam and the Devastating Love of God
Jason Elam is the host of the Messy Spirituality podcast. Today, Jason shares the moments he was completely overwhelmed by the love of God. Jason shares his experience of God when he died on the operating table, how professional ministry damaged him, and how the love of God became his mission. Jason’s journey takes us through the rocky ground of legalism and try harder but ultimately lands in the the meadow of God’s love. Whatever your journey has brought you, Jason’s story reminds us that it’s ultimately about sharing the love of God.
Li...2020-05-0450 min
Halfway There189: Tom Hale and Living an Authentic Life
Tom Hale is the author of Authentic Lives, a 2nd year PhD student in intercultural studies at Fuller School of Intercultural Studies. Today, he shares about growing up in Nepal, working for nearly two decades in the former Soviet Union, and why he is passionate about living authentically. Tom’s story helps us think more deeply about how we represent ourselves.
Listen to Tom’s story now!
Stories Tom shared:
Growing up in Nepal as the son of American doctors at a village hospital
When his mom dropped him off at boarding school
Finding his niche in high scho...2020-04-2747 min
Halfway There188: Gregory Gillam and the Road of Healing
Gregory Gillam is an author, speaker, and former fundraiser. Today, Gregory shares the life he was satisfied with, the cancer diagnosis that rocked his world, and how his life turned from raising money to ministry. Gregory was healed from pancreatic cancer but still struggled with anxiety and depression at a time when his son was experiencing the same. So Gregory set out to learn what God says through Scripture about depression and wrote a book about it. Gregory’s story reminds us that Jesus is always working and sometimes completely changes the course of our lives.
Listen to Gregory’s stor...2020-04-2044 min
Halfway There187: Mark Scandrette and Unconventional Christianity
Mark Scandrette is an author and globally recognized expert on practical spiritual formation. Today, Mark shares the story of his traditional Evangelical upbringing by sincere parents, his multifaceted and many conversions, and pursuing the way of Jesus. Mark has a very grounded approach to following Jesus that speaks loudly. He opens up about wrestling his life in Christ away from “shame and should” into the freedom that Christ offers. These days, he writes and travels to speak around the world while his obvious love for the Lord spills out everywhere. His story shows us what happens when you...2020-04-1350 min
Halfway There186: Curtis Sergeant and the Catalyst of Movements
Curtis Sergeant is a disciple making movement catalyst and author of The Only One. Today, Curtis shares the story when he experienced a call to unreached people groups, how his work there led millions to Christ, and how suffering multiplied his effectiveness. Curtis has trained people in every country in the world to bring the Gospel to their people. It’s a unique gifting that God is using for his glory around the globe.
Listen to his story now!
Stories Curtis shared:
Running a missions and disciple making training center in Alabama
Gr...2020-04-0647 min
Halfway There185: Jay Holland and the Goodness of God
Jay Holland is a pastor, author, and podcaster. His podcast is called Let’s Parent on Purpose. As a youth pastor, he realized that more spiritual formation happens in the home than during time at church gatherings. So he started his podcast to empower families to make better disciples. Today, Jay shares the story of stepping out in faith when the Lord asked him to, questioning God when his wife died, and struggling through his cancer with his son. Through it all, Jay points to the goodness of God’s grace in his life. He’s learned to tru...2020-03-301h 00
Halfway There184: April Diaz and Power and Justice in the Kingdom
April Diaz is the founder and lead warrior of Ezer + Co. She is also a wife, mom, advocate, and disruptor all of which we get a small glimpse of in this conversation. Today, April shares her story of starting full time ministry early in life, learning to take care of herself so she can lead better, and the clarity brought by a difficult season. Her ministry, Ezer + Co, is helping women “lead with wholeness” and bringing out the best in them to create a better world. April’s heart for the oppressed shines through in this conversation and re...2020-03-2350 min
Halfway There183: Terry Wardle and the Healing Journey
Terry Wardle is a pastor, speaker, and author or Some Kind of Crazy:An Unforgettable Story of Profound Brokenness and Breathtaking Grace. Today, Terry shares his story of growing up in a rough family, surrendering to Christ after a wild night, and eventually breaking down under the weight of expectations. Terry eventually found healing in a psychiatric hospital and learned the process of healing prayer. Terry is still a miner but now, he mines gold in people’s souls not coal. I know his story will encourage you.
Listen to Terry’s story now!
Sto...2020-03-1647 min
Halfway There182: Jennifer Eikenhorst and An Accidental Hope
Jennifer Eikenhorst is an aspiring author and podcaster who started a ministry called Accidental Hope, whose mission is to educate, research, and offer relief from serious accidents involving fatality. Today, Jennifer shares her stories of being drawn to the Lord as a child, getting out of an abusive relationship, and the car accident that changed her life. Jennifer shares the moment she decided to fight her depression and the tool that helped most. Jennifer’s story reminds us that being honest about your pain is the only true path to healing.
Listen to Jennifer’s story now!
Stories Jennifer shared:
Teach...2020-03-0959 min
Halfway There181: Matt Till and Living on Mission
Matt Till is a lecturer of Christian Ministry and Communications at Trinity International University in Deerfield, IL, lead pastor of Restoration Church in the Chicago suburbs, and a regular contributor to Ephesiology, an online community and podcast dedicated to the study of the early Christian movement. Today, Matt shares with us the story of finding Christ at Promise Keepers with his dad, learning that working in ministry isn’t all it’s made out to be, and responding to his calling to plant a church. Matt also shares how he learned that vocation can be lived out in any line of w...2020-03-0250 min
Halfway There179: Troy Greenwood and His Mid-Life Awakening
Troy Greenwood is the Co-Founder of GraceFull Cafe & Foundation. Today, he shares the story of feeling like something was missing in his life when he seemed to have it all, moving to Uganda for 10 months, and discovering a whole new way of living with God. He and his wife, Heather, run the Gracefull Cafe in Littleton, CO (where I live) and serve meals to anyone even if they cannot pay. Together, Troy and Heather are creating a community around food that’s open to all.
Listen to Troy’s story now!
Stories Troy shared:
Starting Gracefull Cafe with his wife
Grow...2020-02-1743 min
Halfway There178: Gisela Kreglinger and Savoring the Goodness of God
Gisela Kreglinger is a theologian, writer, and speaker who leads people on wine pilgrimages and is the author of The Soul of Wine: Savoring the Goodness of God. Today, Gisela shares her story of growing up on winery, how that taught her about dependance on God, and learning how wine brings people together. Gisela also shares how she learned to wrestle with God and how community helped her through those times. And, of course, she shares how to find good wines and the biblical basis for enjoying it. Grab a glass of wine and join this conversation!...2020-02-1051 min
Halfway There177: Ty Wyss and the Kindness of God
Ty Wyss is the Founder and Executive Director of Walls Down Ministry. Today, Ty shares how he discovered early that he was same-sex attracted, a place to belong in the gay community, and finding Jesus after a night of clubbing. When he finally felt God’s kindness toward him, Ty began to trust God with his life and sexuality. He vowed never to pretend to be something he wasn’t again. Walls Down Ministry serves as a bridge between the LGBTQ+ community and the church by helping them become “competent caregivers and disciple-makers for the LGBT and same-sex attracted people” around th...2020-02-031h 05
Halfway There176: Meg Calvin and Permission for Ambition
Meg Calvin is a fellow podcaster, speaker, and author of I Am My Own Sanctuary. Today, Meg shares how she was called to ministry at a young age, how it took over her life, and how she learned to have a life outside of her work. Meg says she helps “spiritually attuned go-getters” like herself to make peace with ambition by seeing it as God-given. Meg has a great sense of humor and I know her story will encourage you to ask what it is the Lord is asking you to do and go get it done!
...2020-01-2746 min
Halfway There174: Caroline Harries and the Invitation of Hope
Caroline Harries is an author, podcaster, and blogger at In Due Time. She also founded the ministry Moms in the Making for women waiting through a season of infertility. Today, Caroline shares the moment when she and her husband learned they would not be able to have children naturally, the works-based faith she had to break, and how the Lord used her surrender to create her ministry. Of course, waiting is a time when he shapes us most and Caroline’s story is no different. If you’re waiting for anything, Caroline’s story will encourage you to tru...2020-01-1342 min
Halfway There173: Engel Jones and the Power of Connection
Engel Jones is a podcaster and the best networker you’ve ever seen. He has to be because his podcast is all about 12 minute conversations and he’s done 2460 of them. Last year, he and his wife traveled the continental United States and Canada throughout the summer. I was privileged to sit down with Engel and his wife at Red Rocks park in beautiful Colorado while they were on that epic journey.
Today, Engel shares with us how growing up in an extended family influenced him, finding Christ in the religious melting pot of Trinidad, and...2020-01-061h 00
Halfway There171: Dave Ebert and A Funny Way to Overcome Depression
Dave Ebert is a comedian and founder of Well Versed Comedy, and a fellow podcaster. Today, Dave shares the story of how he learned improv in professional wrestling, faced depression and suicidal thoughts, and found a new start in comedy. Dave is transparent about going through the dark seasons and we spend a few minutes talking about why the funniest people are sometimes the most depressed. It’s a tragedy that needn’t persist. Dave is passionate about helping those on the brink while also bringing some laughter and cheer. How the Lord brought him here is a fu...2019-12-2357 min
Halfway There170: Kelly Albright was Saved in Sin City
Kelly Albright is a friend from long ago. We used to be coworkers and at the time, she did not know Jesus. A few months ago, she got in touch on LinkedIn and mentioned that she was now following him. Well, I couldn’t possibly miss the opportunity to learn how that happened so I invited Kelly to come on the show to share her experience.
Today, Kelly shares that she was always somewhat curious about the Lord but a little afraid. She sought a medium, had a dream about Christ’s love, and suffered spir...2019-12-1654 min
Halfway There169: Cody Dakota Wooten and Listening and Leading
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Cody Dakota Wooten is a coach, teacher, and speaker with a passion for leadership. Today, Cody shares how growing up without his father affected him, the night a coyote led him to Jesus, and why he loves helping people find their true selves. Cody tells us about how learning the lives of the saints gave him something to aspire to in the faith. His story reminds us that even when things look bleak, if you’re waiting for the Lord to lead, he always will. You just need...2019-12-091h 08
Halfway There168: Sarah Geringer and Transforming Your Thought Life
Sarah Geringer is a blogger, speaker and author of Transforming Your Thought Life: Christian Meditation in Focus. Today, Sarah shares how the Lord helped her overcome depression, why being a child of divorce stinks, and how she invested in her dream to become a writer. Sarah’s practice of Christian meditation using Scripture is a wonderful tool that will help you focus your thoughts in productive directions. If you are struggling with run away thoughts, Sarah’s story will encourage you because victory is possible.
Listen to Sarah’s story now!
Stories Sarah shared...2019-12-021h 13
Halfway There167: Jeff Tacklind and The Winding Path of Transformation
Jeffrey Tacklind is a pastor, spiritual director, and author. Today, Jeff shares his journey from trying to be his dad to serving a congregation as Jesus intended him to. Jeff shares how he chose a small church to serve, discovered spiritual masters, and why he wrote a book on the process of transformation. We also discuss the tension between the longing for glory and the humility of submission to the Lord. Along the way, Jeff shares plenty of personal experiences and I know you will be drawn deeper into God’s heart for you as you listen....2019-11-2551 min
Halfway There166: Karen Gonzalez and the God Who Sees
Karen Gonzalez is a native of Guatemala and is a speaker, writer and immigrant advocate. Karen works for World Relief and attended Fuller Theological Seminary, where she studied theology and missiology. Her first book is The God Who Sees: Immigrants, the Bible, and the Journey to Belong. Today, Karen shares what it is like moving to a new country, how Christians can help immigrants, and what the Bible really says about how immigrants should be treated. While immigration is a political hot potato of a topic, Karen helps us take a fresh look at those around us and see them...2019-11-181h 07
Halfway There165: Steve Bremner and God Out of the Box
Steve Bremner is an author, sometime podcaster, and Supreme Galactic Emperor? We had a good laugh about that one! Today, Steve shares his journey from a conservative denomination to a charismatic one. You’ll hear his heart to see God and be inspired by his following the next right step even as it led him around the world. Steve currently has an online business while he serves in Peru – that’s modern tentmaking!
Listen to Steve’s story now!
Stories Steve shared:
Working as a tentmaker in Peru helping authors publish their books
Gr...2019-11-1154 min
Halfway There164: Gill Bentham and Living in the Locks with the Lord
Gill Bentham is an author and journaler and a nurse for over 30 years. Today, Gill shares the story of how she found life in Christ as a young woman, how the Lord was faithful through a difficult divorce, and the redemptive role of writing in her life. Gill shares with us why she wrote her latest book As If: Steering Your Life Without Strife, Navigating from Fantasy into Faith and Rising from Delusion into Destiny. As she wrote and lived alongside the canals in her town, she realized what a brilliant metaphor they are for walking with th...2019-11-0450 min
Halfway There163: Karl Forehand and the Experience of Deconstruction
Karl Forehand is an author, former pastor, and podcaster. Today, Karl shares the story of his deconstruction, an idea that has been bantered around a bit lately. But what is it? Deconstruction is simply the process of letting go of false beliefs about God, the world, and yourself and discovering the reality of all three. As Karl shares in his story, it can be painful and you can lose friends when you ask questions. But the process is also liberating and Karl found new practices, places of inspiration, and even wrote a book called Apparent Faith. This...2019-10-2845 min
Halfway There162: Julie Court and the Power of Forgiveness
Julie Court is an author, speaker and motivational coach. Today, Julie shares how she gave up on God after it seemed like he never came through, the friend who loved an angry girl, and how she learned to forgive. Julie has a very intimate relationship with Jesus and often talks with him and listens to where he wants her to go. She shares why she went to Kenya after an uprising to speak on forgiveness and how powerfully the Lord worked through her. And, we talk about her book, Incredible Life Makeover, as well. If you have a...2019-10-2146 min
Halfway There161: Os Guinness and Carpe Diem Redeemed
Os Guinness is an author, speaker, and prominent social critic whose work has profoundly affected many including me. Today, Os shares the story of his rich spiritual heritage. He came to faith as a young man while reading C.S. Lewis, learned from Francis Schaeffer, and has written many books. We also discuss what a Christian view of time looks like and his new book Carpe Diem Redeemed. This is a conversation sure to give you a deeper appreciation for the long lineage of historical faith in Christ and encourage you to trust the Lord with everything...2019-10-1439 min
Halfway There160: Dr. Corinne Weaver and Learning to Breathe
Dr. Corinne Weaver is a chiropractor helping patients get healthy through holistic methods. Today, Corinne shares the story of the bicycle accident that damaged her health seemingly permanently, how the Lord directed her to chiropractic care, and why it’s important to take care of our bodies. She also teaches us her technique for how to breathe properly and why that is so important for good health. Her books, Learning How to Breathe, and No More Meds, will take you deeper into a natural healing journey. Whether you are healthy, could use a little refresher, or just need...2019-10-0735 min
Halfway ThereBonus: Steve Simms and the Joy of Early Christianity
In this bonus episode, we catch up with Steve Simms, an author, pastor, and previous guest on Halfway There. Steve’s heart for relationship with Jesus will inspire you to walk a little more closely to him, too. Steve writes books and in this conversation, we talk about his last two books, one about a Christian response to racism, and the other about returning to early Christianity. I think you’ll be inspired by Steve’s heart and words.
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Halfway There159: Joseph Agliata and Finding the Peace of God
Joseph Agliata is an IT guy and podcaster. Today, Joe shares his story of mental illness, being close to suicide, and potentially hurting others. But his story doesn’t end there. Joe was seeking the peace of Jesus and you can see the Lord’s faithfulness to bring it to him even in a mental ward where Joe clung to his Bible. If you struggle with mental illness, listen to Joe’s story and know that there is hope. If you don’t, you know someone who does (even if they don’t share that with you). Listen to...2019-09-3054 min
Halfway There158: Laura Padgett and Ambassadors of Joy
Laura Padgett is an author, dancer, and public speaker, and sometimes an elf. Today, Laura shares how she found the Lord after resisting him for years, the woman who invested deeply in her, and why she started to write stories. Laura is a passionate believer who reminds us of the power of solid mentor relationships and the joy that’s possible if you just trust the Lord. By the end of this episode, you’ll want to dance with the Lord and I wholeheartedly recommend you accept the invitation.
Listen to Laura’s story now!
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Halfway ThereBonus with Mary DeMuth
If the MeToo movement has shown us anything, it’s that the problem of sexual abuse is not just something for others to handle. It’s easy to pretend that the problem belongs to Hollywood or the Roman Catholic Church. But now, Evangelicals also admit to covering up and shuffling around predators in the name of forgiveness. What are the guidelines for redemptive handling of sexual abuse allegations and situations?
Mary DeMuth is an author and sexual abuse survivors advocate. Today, Mary shares her latest book, We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the S...2019-09-1251 min
Halfway There156: Caroline Abbott and Coming Home to the Lord
Caroline Abbott is an author, domestic violence advocate, and counselor. Today, she shares the story of how she found the Lord, walked away, and found him again. Along the way, Caroline found herself in an abusive marriage but found little help from the people who she turned to including her church. She recounts some of the misguided things her pastors did and said and gives us tips and resources for bringing the Kingdom of God to abusive relationships. Caroline’s mission now is to help others get out and find themselves again.
Listen to...2019-09-0951 min
Halfway ThereCliff Ravenscraft and the Trash Heap of Bad Beliefs
It’s time, my friends, to let go of some bad beliefs.
This episode is a special bonus edition with Cliff Ravenscraft that will challenge you to reconsider the idea of beliefs. Cliff often says “All beliefs have consequences” but what is a belief exactly? And how do bad beliefs affect us? And, what if some of the Christian doctrines we consider important are actually holding us back from enjoying life with God?
Well, that’s what this conversation with Cliff is all about. I hope you enjoy it and adjust some beliefs because o...2019-08-2956 min
Halfway ThereBonus Episode with Chris Copeland
Hey friends!
This month’s bonus episode is with Chris Copeland. Chris and his wife Joi appeared on Halfway There episode #98 back in July 2018. They had been raising support to go to Ireland as missionaries for four years at the time.
Yesterday, they shared a special update that they finally reached 100 % of the funding they needed to begin the process of moving to Ireland. If you’re wondering why reaching 100% is only the beginning, well, I was too. Listen to the conversation to find out what the process is like from here.
On...2019-08-2920 min
Halfway There155: Jim Bowman and the Heart of the Father
Jim Bowman is a missionary to people who learn orally which makes sharing the Gospel a different process than most of us in the West are used to using. Today, Jim shares the story of learning to trust God as his father because his own father was less than trustworthy (hint: he stole a diamond later worn by Elizabeth Taylor). He also shares how he and his wife discovered that written words are not always the best way to communicate the Gospel and the methods they developed to share it instead. Turns out, the Gospel is still a great story...2019-08-2648 min
Halfway There154: Amy Jackson and Trusting God with the Questions
Amy Jackson is founder and director of The Perch, which provides space and skills for soul care. She is a former publisher at Christianity Today and has served in pastoral ministry. Today, Amy shares how she went from kid who didn’t think God was worth it to all in on him. Her story teaches us how faithful the Lord is to lead even when we question whether or not he knows what he’s doing. If you have more questions than answers, this episode is for you.
Listen to Amy’s story here or in your favorite podcast app now!
S...2019-08-1949 min
Halfway There153: Wesley Ross Harris and Growing Faith and Mental Illness
Wesley Ross Harris is an author and personal trainer. Today, he shares his story struggling with mental illness. Wes began to give up his identity as he joined the football team in high school. In time, the Lord began to reorient him toward others which slowly changed his perspective. Things really began to change when he decided to write his story and share it to help others. Now, he writes to destigmatize mental illness and assist others who suffer with it.
Listen to Wesley’s story today!
Stories Wesley shared:
Growing up as a military kid moving all over
Moving to...2019-08-1245 min
Halfway There152: Kristen Kludt and the Art of Life with God
Kristen Leigh Kludt is co-creator of Field Guides for the Way and author of A Good Way Through: My Journey with God from Disappointment into Hope. Today, Kristen shares how art brought her closer to the Lord in a time that she didn’t understand what he was doing. Through her struggles with infertility she grew deep friendships and found a relationship with God more connected than ever before. Now, she inspires others to find their own connection with God using her experience and love for art.
Listen to Kristen’s story today!
Stories Kristen shared:
What Field Guides for the...2019-08-0551 min
Halfway ThereChris Staron and Working Out the Knots
This month’s special episode is with my friend and fellow podcaster Chris Staron. Chis is the creator and host of Truce Podcast, a show that uses journalistic tools to look inside the Christian church. Chris has made two Christian movies and talks about the filmmaking process. In this conversation, Chris explains the difficulty of making a Christian film, why he supports the industry, and we talk about his podcast Truce.
This episode is only part of the story. To hear the entire conversation, support Halfway There on Patreon. It’s only $5 per month for more...2019-08-0319 min
Halfway There151: Leonard Olivares and the Large Community of Faith
Leonard Olivares is a podcaster, father and Christian man living for Jesus. After getting involved in gangs and drugs from a young age, Leonard saw no hope for his future but when he called out to God he realised that while he may have given up on himself, God never gave up on him. God brought him back from the edge and showed him the community and goodness in his people. God turned his life around and now works through him to help others in the community through his work uniting Christians in the singular name of God.
Listen to...2019-07-291h 12
Halfway There150: Lisa Kohut and Clarity Through Surrender
Lisa Kohut is a faith-based counselor/psychologist. Today Lisa shares her story of learning to surrender herself to God in order to truly experience all that he is. After a dream that changed her life she decided to take both her degree and her connection to the Holy Spirit into the world to bring others closer to God and all that he wants for them. God showed Lisa how close he really is all the time and wants use her to spread his love. Lisa’s story pushes us to give more of ourselves in order to re...2019-07-2253 min
Halfway There149: David Jacob and Seeking After God
David Jacob serves as the missionary in residence and chair of the intercultural studies department at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School in Ellendale, ND. He is also the author of It’s Your Call: To a Missional or Missionary Life. Today, David shares his calling to the mission field, wrestling with God’s silence, and the burning desire that led him to the classroom. Along the way, we discuss why our mission is to pursue the Lord not merely the next step he wants us to take. David’s story reminds us that if we will trust...2019-07-1545 min
Halfway There148: Deanna Won and the Confidence of Providence
Deanna Won is the Founder of Keynotes to Life, international bestselling author, speaker, leadership consultant, and holistic health coach who inspires people to reach their highest potential through integrating faith and leadership principles with purposeful and healthy living. Deanna shares the story of how she overcame adversity in the Air Force Academy, cancer through holistic practices, and learned confidence in herself and God through suffering. Time and time again, Deanna found God working on her behalf even before she knew it. Her story reminds us that God is truly a loving father and working for our good.2019-07-0850 min
Halfway There147: Patrick Meyers and the Kind Initiator
Patrick Meyers is a spiritual director, counselor, and coach. Today, Patrick shares the story of God’s kind pursuit of his life. He shares how he initially rejected the Lord’s work in his life, how God finally got a hold of him, and the process the Lord used to make Patrick dependant on him. Patrick works in his ministry, Vector Ministries and helps others experience the relationship God has given him. Patrick’s story teaches us that God is always in hot pursuit of our hearts even when we doubt him.
Please listen to Patric...2019-07-0159 min
Halfway ThereJune 2019 Bonus Conversation with Keith Giles
Keith Giles is an author and previous guest on Halfway There. Today, Keith stops by to discuss his latest book, Jesus Unbound. We talk about some of the problems with an overemphasis on the Bible and how it may be keeping you from the kind of relationship with God he desires for you. Keith will challenge your ideas, make you think, and lead you closer to God’s heart as a result.
If you want to hear the entire conversation, become a Patreon supporter at just $5 per month.
Our conversation covers:
Why he...2019-06-3019 min
Halfway There146: Misty Phillip and the Counterintuitive Ways of God
Misty Phillip is a speaker, blogger, author, and podcaster. Today, Misty shares her story of falling in love with Jesus over and over again throughout her life. Sounds charming, right? Would be except the way God often leads us to himself is through suffering and Misty is no different. She describes the seasons of her life when one thing after another seemed to go wrong and how she learned to trust God during it all. Misty tells us how she learned joy through sorrow which catalyzed her into a career of writing, speaking, and ministering to others.2019-06-2453 min
Halfway There145: Caesar Kalinowski and Discipleship as Mission
Caesar Kalinowski is an author, speaker and coach. Today, Caesar shares how he discovered the gospel that really is good news for the weary. He shares the story of how he got into full time ministry, how he served an elderly neighbor, and overcoming doubt in his daily life. Caesar’s story reminds us how important it is to live in community and to experience the grace of God from one another.
Listen to Caesar’s story today!
Stories Caesar shared:
Helping people with their walk with God through writing, spea...2019-06-171h 02
Halfway There143: Alex Lombard and Sticking to the Truth
Alex Lombard is an entrepreneur and Instagram expert. Today, Alex shares the story of the people who invested in him, how he was almost pulled away from Christ, and why he dove head first into entrepreneurship. Alex shares how personal development can be dangerous and almost took him in a direction he did not want to go. We also talk about the importance of apologetics for building a solid understanding of what Christian faith is based on. Alex is both young and successful with a heart for the honoring the Lord with both.
Listen to...2019-06-0351 min
Halfway ThereBonus Conversation with Marc Schelske
In this bonus conversation, Marc Schelske talks with Eric about his journey of discovering what is really in his heart and why emotions matter. We also talk about the body and how learning to listen to our bodies is an essential skill for flourishing but somewhat neglected among Evangelicals.
If you enjoyed this brief clip of our conversation, you can get access to the entire conversation by supporting the show on Patreon, a platform that allows listeners like you to support their favorite content creators. Any amount of support helps and helps keep us running...2019-05-2312 min
Halfway There138: Idella Kercher and God’s Abundant Provision
Idella Kercher works with women spreading the gospel overseas. Today she shares her story of God’s great provisions after the death of her child and divorce. Throughout her life God has given her everything that she needed in miraculous ways, helping her to grow and trust in him. He taught her about generosity and brought her to where she needed to be.
Listen to Idella’s story now!
Stories Idella shared:
Growing up in the family that was at church whenever the doors were open
Working with ministries overseas
Losing a baby...2019-04-2940 min
Halfway There137: Seth Price and a Bigger God
Seth is the host and conversation curator of the Can I Say This at Church Podcast. He started the podcast as a way to work out his own doubts and questions and quickly found that he was not alone in them. Today, Seth shares how his faith began to unravel after his kids were born, how his friends held space for him to question, and how those questions deepened his trust in the Lord. His story shows us that as long as our goal is to know God, we should never be afraid of questions or their...2019-04-2248 min
Halfway There136: Brandy Goebel and Running Back to You
Brandy Goebel is host of the Road Home to You podcast. Today she shares her story of healing and loss, humility and redemption and God’s plan through all of it. After trauma and trials, she trusted God to hold her above the waves, even if she didn’t quite know how. Those experiences put Brandy into a place to learn more about who he really is and what he wants for her life.
Listen to Brandy’s story today!
Stories Brandy shared:
Growing up in a church and giving her life to Chris...2019-04-1551 min
Halfway There135: Millie Cline and Being God’s Beloved
Millie Cline is a spiritual director for groups and individuals as well as an Enneagram trainer and consultor. Today, she shares her journey of finding her place in the world and discovering God’s steadfast love. As she advanced in her career she found herself never feeling like she was where she was meant to be. After giving up on trying to chase God’s love through actions, he reminded her that she isn’t loved because of what she does, she’s loved because she’s his child. We all have our doubts about where we belong, bu...2019-04-0852 min
Halfway There134: Mike Savage and God’s Great Self-Sacrificial Love
Mike Savage is a fellow podcaster, author, and former criminal mastermind. After being caught and sentenced to 15 years in prison he dealt with the constant certainty that his wife would leave him. Today he shares how he came to Christ and made a shocking discovery that helped him understand just how much God loves him. His story proves that even when we think everything’s lost, he still works, if not always precisely how we’re expecting.
Listen to Mike’s Story today!
Stories Mike shared:
Growing up in a religious family at Sou...2019-04-0156 min
Halfway There133: Tricia Lott Williford and How God Works in the Waiting
Tricia Lott Williford is an author, speaker, and teacher. From a young age her life was set in God, but when the sudden death of her husband flipped her world upside down she had to re learn how to talk to God and put her life back together again. Today, she talks about raising two boys; finding the steady, little things; and growing into who God made her to be. With God and writing as her firm foundations, she has experienced pain and loss, but also joy and love and kept pushing on. Her story is a...2019-03-2546 min
Halfway There132: Joseph Warren and Faith as a Team Sport
Joseph Warren is the host of two podcasts, and a spiritual coach. Today, he shares how he started out a successful businessman but soon found his life spiraling until he hit rock bottom. Joseph climbed out of the pit – with the help of important people in his life – and reclaimed his faith. His honest and raw story will show you that no matter where you are in your life, God will still guide you home.
Listen to Joseph’s story now!
Stories Joseph shared:
How his parents’ divorce changed his life
The view he i...2019-03-1853 min
Halfway There131: Sharon Wing and how to Listen to Your Life
Sharon Swing is the co-author of Listen to My Life; Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in my Story. Today she shares how listening and life maps aided her in her own journey and how she adapted it to help others in their journeys as well. Through multiple experiences she found where she was meant to be and how she could help people push on from where they are right now. She gives some of her tricks to life mapping and encourages us all to reflect on our own journeys.
Listen to Sharon’s st...2019-03-111h 02
Halfway There130: Tom Nardone and Opportunity in the Ordinary
Tom Nardone is a mailman turned house flipper, author, speaker and coach. Today he shares how he found his true calling from what he saw everyday and how economic downturn led him closer to Christ. He grew his business from a side hustle to a career by taking advantage of what God had already put right in front of him. Tom demonstrates the importance of looking at what you have and not what you don’t have.
Listen to Tom’s story now!
Stories Tom shared:
Finding Christ at a youth meeting when...2019-03-0439 min
Halfway There129: Jim Gum and Healing through Enneagram
Jim Gum is the Executive Pastor at Jacob’s Well church in Kansas City and founder of Story Enneagram whose message is “You are NOT your Enneagram type.” Story Enneagram – where learning your type is just the beginning of a whole new story. Today, he shares his story of coming to Christ through Young Life, discovering he was at the point of breaking down and healing through the Enneagram. He found it easy to let himself get caught up in all the things he thought he had to do to make others like him and not focus on what mattered...2019-02-2558 min
Halfway There088: Why I Quit My Job
“It’s time,” I said into the phone with a confidence that surprised even me.
“I know,” she whispered.
Thirteen years ago I started a job that I only expected to hold for 2 or 3 or maybe 4 years at the longest. Everyday I went to work in those thirteen years I held two things in my heart: tension and hope. Both came from knowing I was not created for financial services. Stocks, bonds, and the markets were never my passion. Neither were signatures, insufficient funds, and other seemingly insignificant work. Don’t get me wrong, the w...2018-05-0728 min
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Hi Friends,
This week, if you were looking for a great story this week, let me recommend to you episode #37 with Mark Casson. Mark shared that today is the anniversary of his release from prison. He shares the story of how he came to Christ and pleaded guilty, grew while in prison, and stepped into ministry. It’s a great story!
I also invite you to join Halfway There’s brand new Facebook group. It’s called the Halfway There Conversation Group and we will see three things happen:
Share your story – this wil...2018-02-1905 min
Halfway ThereBonus: When Podcasts Collide – Phil Gauthier and Eric Nevins
When Phil asked me if I wanted to record a podcast with him I jumped at the chance because we have so much in common. We are both fascinated by the experience of God’s people as they interact with him and set out in our own ways to share it. Phil has become a friend through podcasting and Facebook but after a trip to my hometown of Des Moines, Iowa where we had lunch and shared a late night conversation about God, I can honestly say we are brothers in service of the same mission.
...2017-10-2407 min
Halfway There065: Rob Burns and Crossing Cultures for the Gospel
Rob Burns is a pastor in Detroit at Detroit Chinese Alliance Church and has also served as a missionary in the Balkans. Today, Rob shares his story of his calling into cross-cultural ministry both overseas and in the United States. Rob and I go way back to his seminary days. At the time, I was in college and we worked together. He remembers my wife bringing us brownies. I remember him as an astute critic and observer of events and one of the best conversationalists in the world. To have a conversation with Rob means you’ll wa...2017-10-0949 min