Jumpstart

Is anxiety just a mental health buzzword, or is there something deeper driving it? In this episode, we sit down with Linda Dixon, a missionary, Bible teacher, and trauma healing facilitator who completed a master's degree researching anxiety in Generation Z. Listen as hosts Debbie, Wes, and Samuel talk with Linda about why we are so anxious, and what to do about it. Connect with Love Mercy Interna...

In this episode, Wes and Debbie sit down with Luke, a young man whose story is anything but ordinary! Battling depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts as a teenager, Luke takes us through the darkest seasons of his life with raw honesty and how God reached into his mess.  Need Support? Call the Suicide Hotline- 988 Links: Connect with Love Mercy International: Website: lovemercyintl.org Email:...

What does it really mean to go deep with God, like, actually know Him? In this episode of Jumpstart, hosts Wes and Debbie sit down with Jolien Wolfson, a Dutch-born Gen Z missionary, to explore the difference between transactional religion and transformational faith. Jolien shares her journey from a traditional Dutch Reformed upbringing to a decade of full-time missions across nearly 30 countries....

In this heartfelt episode, Debbie and Samuel share their personal journeys of faith—from childhood doubts to radical commitment. Together, they explore what it means to truly know God, not just believe in Him—discussing prayer, reading the Bible, hearing God's voice, and the ongoing process of sanctification. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or looking to deepen your walk with Jes...

Jumpstart - Episode 1: Wes Chapman's Story Welcome to Jumpstart! In this powerful inaugural episode, podcast host Wes Chapman shares his remarkable journey from a childhood filled with medical challenges, abuse, and anger to finding transformative faith in Jesus Christ. His story demonstrates how God can redeem even the most painful circumstances and use them for good. Resources Mentioned Youth Wi...