Conversations About Life

Keith is the podcast host of, “The Cordial Catholic”.  He’s a evangelical convert to Roman Catholicism.  Keith gives us an overview of his story of conversion.  We also talk about Mary, being justified before God, and fellowship between Protestants and Roman Catholics. K Albert Little

My pastor, Scott Lee, talked with me about differences between Roman Catholics and protestants, why the differences, and his views of them from as a protestant.  This was in preparation for a similar conversation I hope to record with K. Albert Little, host of “The Cordial Catholic”, for an upcoming episode. Scott Lee

Tony’s life took a turn a number of years ago when he started getting more intentional about his own growth as a man.  Through relationships with other men, books, and learning through experience, Tony has become a servant leader.  We talk about what that has looked like in his life. Tony

Ellie and Emily chat about their motherhood experience and what they’ve learned so far. Emily

Billy talks about the different needs other cultures have and how the Gospel of Jesus and his kingdom can meet them. Billy Jackson

Dave grew up with hippie parents and the unstable world that went along with that lifestyle, but his grandfather told him that there was another way to live.

Sarah lost her husband to cancer with 6 young children.  She talks about how death shaped both her and her husband as he was approaching death.  She also talks about prayer, trusting God, and helping others who are facing the death of a loved one. Sarah Harvey

Tim Berends has enjoyed a career in radio and strives to make a bold proclamation to as many people as possible about our need to be saved from our sin and it’s penalty. Tim Berends

Dr Rich grew up without belief in God but became a Christian as an adult through the influence of some friends.  After a 12 year stint in Christianity, he left Christianity.  We talk about that and his thoughts about God, science, and related things. Dr Rich Feldenberg  

Adam is a part of the Jerusalem Farm community in Kansas City, Missouri.  Jerusalem Farm is an inner city farm that leads groups in home repair service projects in their neighborhood.  I ask Adam about his understanding and experience with Christianity, sayings that guide him in life, and about his concern when it comes to climate change. Will and Adam Rossi

Russ enjoys mission trips and enjoys introducing the adventure to others.  He also enjoys church camp and being active.  We talk about all that and more. Russ

John likes order and tradition.  Stephanie likes change.  They both have a philosophy of life based on Christianity.  We talk about that, their lives thus far, and lessons learned along the way. John and Stephanie

Pastor Brad East is Senior Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church of Arnold.  We talk about who he is in his personality, how he because a Christian, and a little  bit about what his life has been like since. Pastor Brad East

Lou is a retired flight nurse of the United States Air Force.  Though Lou has been involved with the Christian religion all her life, her life has recently been changed by it in a new way. Lou  

Jeremy Ruzich is a visual storyteller, poet and interdimensional artist living in Kansas City.   He works with nonprofits, helping them tell their story.  We talk about art, Jesus, atonement, solidarity, relationships, routine and poetry. Jeremy’s website: https://photojeremy.com/ Jeremy Ruzich Jeremy Ruzich  

An informative conversation on the appeal of guns, gun politics, practical ownership for the average person, responsible use, and contributing to our culture in a positive way when it comes to guns.  

I enjoyed talking with Mark Gettemeyer, a fellow Cougar from the class of ’85, about what has shaped his beliefs in life.  We talk about the suffering his dad went through before death, the problem with that and the Christian God, his entry into Buddism, and what Mark’s life looks like now. Mark Gettemeyer

Bishop Ron is a pastor in Festus, Missouri.  We talk about hearing the voice of God and having a relationship with God. Bishop Ron

I enjoyed a conversation with Jason, a fellow church member.  Even though our circles are predominately Republican, Jason decided to vote democrat in the last 2 presidential elections.  We talk about that and about handling our nation’s history, pledging to the flag and other things. Jason

Thomas Wurtz is an author, missionary, husband and father.  We talk about Jesus, the beauty of Jesus, Roman Catholicism, differences with protestantism, and enjoying Jesus. Thomas Wurtz

There’s really no theme to our conversation.  We bounce around all over.  But, Stuart and Jennifer are two special people, raising some wonderful children, and I’m glad for the opportunity to learn more about them.  Jennifer grew up in Bolivia and is busy at being a mom.  Stuart is involved in local radio among other things. Jennifer and Stuart

Jonathan and I talked about enjoying God, “heart knowledge” vs just head knowledge of God, how God communicates to us with story, and things that have impacted Jonathan’s life. Jonathan

I enjoyed this conversation with Dr Brad Tucker and his perspective on walking with God in the midst of a chaotic world.  Brad is an educator at the Brown School of Washington University in St. Louis.  He grew up in Africa with missionary parents. Dr Brad Tucker

I enjoyed talking with Andrew about himself and the world as he sees it. Andrew  

Brian and I talk about his conversion into Christianity, the impact it made on his life, and how things are now. djourney.org Will and Brian