Conversations About Life

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Dr Mark Thorne talks about how the ancient Greeks and Romans understood their gods and the world, how Christianity contrasts to that, and the spiritual connection with God that Christians enjoy. Dr Mark Thorne

Maria came to the United States from Puerto Rico in her early 30’s.  She had a conversion experience and became a Protestant Christian.  She also met Earl and they are now celebrating 50 years of marriage together. Earl and Maria  

Mike and I enjoyed a conversation about making the most of our time & life, relationships, evangelism and mentors. Mike

Jon is a land surveyor in GA, but he spent years in Russia serving as a missionary among Muslim migrant workers.  We talked about stories, books, and the Kingdom of God. Jon Moeller  

Father David Kendrick grew up in the Southern Baptist Christian church, but as a teenager he found something that seemed more solid to him in the sacramental nature of the Episcopal church. Fr David Kendrick

Alysia, my niece and a new esquire, talks about her view of life, what’s important to her, relationships and routines. Alysia

Mrs Brush is a fit and active 92 year old.  She talks about feeding her body with good stuff, but also being careful to feed her mind with good stuff.  Mrs Brush comes from a Christian perspective. Mrs Brush

Jesh is an explorer of joy.  We talk about a bunch of stuff related to that in this conversation. Jesh’s website: www.jeshderox.com Jesh De Rox

Sarah talks about her upbringing, experience in Russia, thoughts about language, and knowing rather than being able to prove. Sarah Moeller    

Trevor Johnson has been a missionary in Indonesia since 2007.  We talk about the people of Papua, US Americans, his work, and the death and resurrection of Jesus. Trevor’s website: http://trevorjohnsonministries.org/ Trevor Johnson

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