Conversations About Life

Heather grew up with God in her life but as a teenager rebelled against God and hated him.  While serving in the Air Force as military police assigned to Abu Garaib prison at Camp Bucca, Iraq, Heather started to enjoy violence.  After coming back she felt like an enemy of God and was surprised when God received her with love.  Our conversation is about Heather’s journey, suffering, healing,...

Dave grew up Roman Catholic but from an early age questioned particular aspects of his religion.  He’s explored eastern religion and various Christian traditions.  He thinks that all these things led him to where he is now, which is enjoying a real relationship with Jesus. Dave

Jonathan is a carpenter who enjoys science, theology, and video games.  The teaching of perseverance of the saints is important to him.  We talk about that and how caring for cattle made in impact on his life. Jonathan

Tim was turned off from church by some legalistic church rules.  Through the Navigators, a discipling organization, Tim drew back toward Christianity and eventually was born again into a personal relationship with God through Jesus.  Tim has been involved in discipling relationships since.  Tim also talks about some hard things he and his wife have been through that involves pain. Tim

Geoff is a pastor, husband and father.  We talk about evangelism. Geoff

Kurt grew up in a Catholic environment but had a personal experience with God when reading the Gospel According to John and thinking about the story of Jesus and Nicodemus in chapter 3.  Through the influence of college friends Kurt became Protestant and has lived a life of practical service to the church. Kurt

Stephanie is my niece.  She has studied communication and practices it at work as well as in day to day life. Stephanie

Mark is involved in street evangelism and helping others to get involved with it too. Mark

Hamilton is involved with One Shepherd Leadership Institute.  Hamilton is also passionate about being prepared to defend one’s family. One Shepherd’s website – 1shepherd.com Hamilton

Dink quit school as a sophomore.   He got married at 17 and was a father at 19.  Dink has been involved with drugs, alcohol, prison and divorce.  Life has been rough, but it seems to be getting better. Dink

Shannon and I get to talk, and the thing that stands out to me most is the rich and satisfying life that a life centered on Jesus Christ can provide. Shannon

Nathan is involved in proclaiming the Christian message and interacting with people in public places. Nathan

Issei grew up in a mostly secular culture.  He had heard about Biblical Christianity, but it didn’t really click … until it suddenly did. Issei To support Issei’s work – www.biblicalministries.org/missionary/issei-nakamukai

Jason is retired from law enforcement.  We talk about rock climbing, retirement, interests, identity, and identity in reference to Jesus. Jason

Duane is in his late 80’s and lives a full, active and meaningful life.  He experiences loss and pain in life but has responded gracefully and moves forward. Duane

John has a background in fitness and training.  He currently is a real estate agent.  We talk about mental health, depression, fitness, the Christian faith, and dogs. John

Craig recently retired from a career with the St. Louis police department. Craig

We talk a lot about climbing and sky diving … mainly just chatting.  Shaggy works for a local sky diving business.  He also climbs traditional and sport. Shaggy

Johnny is a veteran, rock climber, and sets up for shows and events.  He also is striving to break free from the past. Johnny

Chase works in tech, but he also leads a group of young men who are looking for reasons for the Christian faith and what they should believe and why. Chase

Mike enjoys rock climbing, running, hosting a podcast called, “The Speech Guys”, and a group of friends.  His Christian faith is also important to him and he teaches in the Roman Catholic church. Mike

Jack Ortego works with Man in the Mirror.  He helps churches help their men connect for the purpose of spiritual growth.  We talk about the “Known Journal”, the need for honesty, spiritual conversion and risk, and continuing to walk in it after conversion rather than leaving it behind for self-righteousness instead. Man In The Mirror website Jack Ortego

Anne is a therapist who helps people struggling with self harm.  She finds peace in the outdoors, enjoys friends, and enjoys a Christian congregation called, “The Gathering”. Anne

Walt Stumper has an interest in historic books, especially science fiction and those related to the evolution/creation debate.  Walt has worked with Answers in Genesis and is recently retired. Walt’s LinkedIn profile Walt Stumper

Dan grew up as an evangelical Christian but is now a skeptic.  We talk about the meaning of life and metaphysical groundings. Dan