Humans With Faith

This episode is the final conversation on 'Lessons From Half Dome.' I want to thank my guests, Robina Bennion, Erica Butler, and Brenda and Brandon Hawkins. Get ready for them to inspire you that some of our best discoveries are on the other side of our fear. www.humanswithfaith.com  

This episode is the second of three conversations where I sit down with four guests, each who recently hiked Half Dome. In this discussion, we listen to Robina Bennion's story. Hiking Half Dome is spectacular. I highly recommend it. What you're about to hear is not the norm. Here's a link to the video Brenda mentions from her hike in 2018. Oh, those infamous cables. Here's a link to the song, 'Fea...

What happens when thirty people with diverse backgrounds, different perspectives, and varying degrees of physical ability all embark on a twenty-mile round-trip hike to the summit of Half Dome in Yosemite? A lot happens. More than one might expect. In these three episodes, I sit down with four of the thirty to hear their stories, learnings, and literally, life-threatening experiences. Enjoy episod...

Season Four of Humans With Faith begins next week. Here's a preview of some of what to expect. I'm humbled that many of you listen to, share, and put into action the conversations I'm able to have with my guests. Here's to another great season of life-giving, encouraging episodes. Everyone has a story. Humans With Faith is your go-to place to hear from people just like you who's faith in Christ in...

This is the second of two episodes with my guest, Steve McNitt as we discuss the process of writing. It's no surprise that a majority of people have said they'd like to write a book someday. What was a bit surprising was how many of you listened through and enjoyed our first episode on the process of writing. If you're curious about some of what it takes to make a book a reality, Steve and I share...

Have you ever had the thought, 'I wanna write a book someday?' If you have, you're probably in the majority. The next two episodes on Humans With Faith take a different turn as my guest, Steve McNitt and I discuss the process of writing. I don't expect this conversation to change your life, but it may be the very thing that motivates you to write that book you've been thinking of or convince you t...

In this episode, Amy and Jeremy Malekos continue sharing their story of struggle, strength, and triumph as their daughter faced an uncertain future after a difficult diagnosis. Jeremy and Amy share some inspiring moments in this conversation when saying things like, 'Stop fighting against each other and start fighting for each other,' and, 'We don't have a guarantee that our story is going to chan...

The Humans With Faith Podcast focuses on the life of average folks like most of you and me who are hungry to learn from one another how faith in Christ influences every area of our lives. In our desire to see God at work, we sometimes look for the incredible, the amazing, crazy God stories that leave us saying 'Wow.' I love the crazy God stories. What I love, even more, are the ordinary, everyday...

A 13-year-old boy who's head over heels for steamed carrots. A 16-year-old girl who loves singing and dancing and the constructive feedback that comes with the performing arts. Today's guests are Maddie and Mikey Jantzen, a sister and brother duo who'd prefer rehearsing for their next production more than sitting in front of the TV. In this fun conversation with two of my youngest guests to date,...

My guest, Jen Heideman says that kids are more willing to talk about faith than we may think. In this second episode with Jen, you'll hear her practical and straightforward approach to helping students open up to discussions about life, including spiritual things. Jen also says that connecting at a deeper level with a teenager can begin by asking, 'What was your peach and what was your pit?' Liste...

Today's guest is Jen Heideman, Area Director for Young Life in Eldorado County, CA. In these two episodes with Jen, my co-host, Steve McNitt and I sit down with Jen to discuss some of the stuff young people face every day and how the rest of us can effectively invest in the lives of the next generation. www.humanswithfaith.com

This is the second conversation in a two-part series with John Voelz, Pastor - Curator at Lakeside Church in Folsom, CA. Focusing on creativity, church, and culture, this episode centers on leveraging creatives and artists in the local church. If you frequent a local church, this discussion may expand your perspective and cause you to notice the details of things like screen graphics, interior des...

Has God, the Creator placed creativity within us? Welcome to the first of two episodes with my guest, John Voelz. John is a Pastor - Curator at Lakeside Church in Folsom, CA. In this discussion, John and I delve into music, art, and other expected forms of creativity. What you may not expect is that John's definition of creativity is likely broader than most. Mentioning different kinds of creative...

In this, the final episode of this short series titled, 'Five Core Questions Of The Human Soul,' my guest Leonard Lee reveals question number five, which is, 'What happens when I die?' Understandably, that's a question that has haunted some but can bring hope to us all. The Scriptures give us an encouraging answer to this question that might even challenge us to consider another question, 'If what...

This episode is the second of three with my guest, Leonard Lee as we discuss what he calls the 'Five Core Questions Of The Human Soul.' Two things happen in this conversation. First, we get through the first four questions, which are: Where do I come from? What's wrong with me? How do I fix this? How do I live? Leonard and I then take an unexpected tangent on hearing the voice of God in our lives...

Is there someone in your life that seems to have a knack for dropping wisdom right when you need it? It's my pleasure to introduce you to one of those people in my life. Leonard Lee travels the world training pastors, leaders, and as he says, 'Anyone who will listen.' In this, the first of three episodes, Leonard unpacks what he calls the 'Five Core Questions Of The Human Soul.' These episodes are...

He's back. Welcome to episode two with Dan Lasage, the father of eight kids, former bull rider, rodeo clown, mixed martial arts competitor and, as you'll hear today, he also competes in archery. In this conversation, Dan tells us what it means to put one foot in front of the other, the power of having a Fab Five, and the benefit of a couple of non-negotiables that are all about his wife and kids....

Today's guest likes to say he's a normal guy who's a father of eight kids, former bull rider, rodeo clown and competed in mixed martial arts. Normal? This episode is the first of two with Dan Lasage. In this conversation, Dan shares his battles with anger, isolation, and what he's learned from leaning into the power of accountability with others. Dan will encourage you to push yourself outside you...

When it comes to believing in intelligent design; that God is the Creator, does one have to ignore science? Hardly. My guest on this episode is Dan Dailey. A professional pilot, a budding astronomer, wine-making hobbyist, and person of faith, Dan shares some thoughtful comments as he and I have a conversation about creation. www.humanswithfaith.com

This the final episode of 'Only God,' as DeeDee Hawkins, Samantha Clark, Stephanie Valadez, and Kelly Dunn share their stories of experiencing a changed life. I want to thank these ladies for their bravery for pursuing a better life and their courage for sharing the journey with the rest of us. If you'd like to connect with them on Facebook, they'd love to hear from you. DeeDee Samantha Stephanie...

DeeDee Hawkins, Samantha Clark, Stephanie Valadez, and Kelly Dunn each arrived at the Powerhouse Transformation Center carrying with them their own story. Their struggles were unique, but their pain was similar. Being a victim of abuse, bound by addiction, and overwhelmed with the consequences of unhealthy choices creates a burden none of us are designed to bear. Broken is how they arrived. Being...

DeeDee Hawkins, Samantha Clark, Stephanie Valadez, and Kelly Dunn each arrived at the Powerhouse Transformation Center carrying with them their own story. Their struggles were unique, but their pain was similar. Being a victim of abuse, bound by addiction, and overwhelmed with the consequences of unhealthy choices creates a burden none of us are designed to bear. Broken is how they arrived. Being...

In this episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with Scott MacGregor. For thirty years, Scott served in law enforcement, some of which included protection detail for the Governor of the State of California, emergency operations, counterterrorism, and threat awareness, SWAT, and the protection of dignitaries, not to mention many other things. The father of three girls, Scott faced an unexpect...

In this episode, my guest, Mark Marlow shares his story of substance abuse, incarceration, and ultimately coming to faith. If you're not a person of faith, I think you'll appreciate the sincerity and authenticity of Mark's story. If you are a follower of Christ, what Mark has to say will encourage you and likely inspire you to remember that no one is so far gone, that God can't do something incred...

Just when we thought we were done kicking off 2019 with our series, 'The Next You!' we had the opportunity to bring someone to the table who's been applying the principles shared in every episode. If you've ever been tempted to believe all the chatter about change isn't for you, think again. Today, our guest, Dana Guzman shares how her new journey to health is having an impact in even greater ways...