ActsSocial Podcast

Recovery is never a straight path, and for many, it takes a voice of truth, encouragement, and lived experience to find lasting hope. That’s exactly what Take12 Recovery Radio, founded and hosted by Monty “The Monty’man” Meyer, has been providing for more than 20 years. What started as a local outreach has grown into a global platform, reaching thousands of listeners who are walking the road of re...

In this powerful episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, host Shawn Whitson sits down with Monty “The Monty’man” Meyer, founder of Take 12 Recovery Radio and one of ActsSocial’s newest sponsor partners. This episode is not just an interview—it’s a story of redemption, resilience, and how God can transform brokenness into purpose. Monty opens up about his early struggles with alcohol and substance abuse...

Life is rarely a straight path. For some, the road is marked with unexpected challenges, heartbreaks, and moments of deep struggle. But for others—like Dr. Heidi Kay Begay—those challenges become the very foundation of a story that inspires countless lives. In a moving episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, host Shawn Whitson sits down with Dr. Heidi to uncover her remarkable journey of resilience, fa...

Randy Crawford, founder of Soldier of Faith Ministries, shares his powerful testimony of surviving COVID and surrendering his life fully to God. What began as a near-death moment in the ICU turned into a vow that shaped his calling to preach. Today, Randy reaches thousands through online ministry, reminding us that God can turn trials into testimonies.

Parenting teenagers can be one of the most challenging seasons in a father’s life. On the latest episode of the Acts Social Podcast, host Shawn Whitson sits down with Tom Pfanner, founder of the Dads Who Lead podcast, to explore the art of guiding teenagers with faith, patience, and strategy. Tom shares his personal journey of fatherhood, starting as a young dad at 18, and the challenges he faced...

What started as simple “ramblings” on an iPhone became something much bigger for Jasmine Shelton. In this powerful episode, Jasmine, creator of The Stream of Thought Podcast, sits down with host Chance Olivas to share how God took her thoughts, struggles, and life experiences and turned them into a message of purpose. Jasmine opens up about her personal journey of faith, overcoming abuse, and find...

What started as simple “ramblings” on an iPhone became something much bigger for Jasmine Shelton. In this powerful episode, Jasmine, creator of The Stream of Thought Podcast, sits down with host Chance Olivas to share how God took her thoughts, struggles, and life experiences and turned them into a message of purpose. Jasmine opens up about her personal journey of faith, overcoming abuse, and find...

In this inspiring episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, host Chance Olivas welcomes Randy Crawford, founder of Soldier of Faith Ministries. Randy opens up about his journey from military service to ministry, sharing how his experiences shaped his calling to serve God and others. Through honest conversation, Randy explains what it truly means to be a “soldier of faith”—standing firm in prayer, love, a...

What happens when God takes the darkest parts of your story and turns them into a testimony of hope? In this powerful episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, host Shawn Whitson sits down with Monty “The Monty’man” Meyer, founder of Take 12 Recovery Radio—the world’s first and longest-running faith-based recovery broadcast. With over 20 years of experience, Monty has dedicated his life to helping indivi...

What happens when God meets you in your darkest valley and turns your pain into purpose? In this moving episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, host Shawn Whitson, Founder & CEO of ActsSocial, sits down with Andrea Pape, whose powerful testimony of overcoming tragedy, grief, and loss reveals how God brings beauty from ashes. Andrea opens up about losing her daughter, walking through unbearable grie...

What happens when biblical truth meets Kingdom power? This episode with Terrence Lockett will challenge, inspire, and equip you to live your faith with boldness. What does it mean to walk in Kingdom truth and power in a world filled with noise, distraction, and compromise? In this powerful episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, host Chance Olivas sits down with Terrence Lockett—husband, father, podcas...

In this heartfelt episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, Shawn Whitson sits down with Deana and Lizzie, the inspiring hosts of Surviving Toxic Relationships. Together, they dive deep into the emotional journey of breaking free from harmful relationships and finding true healing. Deana and Lizzie open up about their own personal battles, the moment they decided to reclaim their lives, and the faith and...

In this heartfelt and Spirit-led episode, ActsSocial founder Shawn Whitson takes you back to December 2022—the moment the Holy Spirit gave him a bold assignment: build a Christ-centered alternative to the noise, division, and toxicity of today’s social media. Shawn shares: The exact encounter that sparked the vision for ActsSocial Why it stands apart from Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok—no ads, no...

What happens when your life falls apart—only to be rebuilt by God, piece by piece, into something far greater? In this powerful episode of the Acts Social Podcast, host Shawn Whitson interviews Jason Webb, a serial entrepreneur, kingdom-focused leader, from Abundant TV, a rapidly growing faith-based streaming platform. Jason shares his extraordinary journey—from early success in business to devast...

In this inspiring episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, Shawn Whitson sits down with Noah James Wiebe to explore faith, leadership, and answering God’s call in both life and business. Noah shares his personal journey of stepping out of comfort zones, facing fears, and pursuing a purpose-driven life fully aligned with God’s design. Noah dives into the challenges many leaders face, including staying on...

In this powerful episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, host Shawn Whitson sits down with Jo Galvin — entrepreneur, speaker, and host of Thee Ultimate Love Letter — for an unforgettable conversation about God’s faithfulness through life’s darkest valleys. Jo opens up about her move back to Los Angeles, where she faced unexpected depression and even suicidal thoughts after leaving a high-paying job in...

What happens when God calls you out of comfort and into purpose? James Rosseau, aka Trig, left a thriving corporate career at companies like JPMorgan Chase to lead Holy Culture Radio — a Christian hip-hop media platform broadcasting on SiriusXM. In this powerful conversation, Trig shares how faith, obedience, and the desire to impact culture led him to make one of the boldest moves of his life. We...

Robert Prash, host of the Creating Greatness podcast, joins Shawn to share his radical redemption story—from addiction and incarceration to faith and family restoration. Hear how searching through multiple faiths led him to Jesus, and how God turned his self-improvement journey into a Christ-centered mission. Raw, real, and Spirit-led—this episode reminds us that true greatness begins with surrend...

After over 30 years working in media, Kevin Kolbe thought he had found career stability. But one morning, without warning, he was let go. What seemed like a loss quickly became a launchpad — and Kevin found himself stepping into full-time content creation for the Kingdom. In this powerful episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, Kevin opens up about: The day he got laid off — and the surprising peace Go...

In this inspiring episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, we sit down with Gabriel Jackson, the founder of United Hive—a global app where Christians share real-time testimonies of what God is doing all around the world. Gabriel opens up about a moment during prayer that changed everything. He shares how God gave him a vision—like glowing lights lighting up a map—which became the foundation for United H...

In this episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, Shawn Whitson talks with Nick Kunze, host of Next Generation Saints. Nick shares his inspiring journey of how one tough conversation in college changed his life forever and led him to start sharing his faith with boldness. Nick opens up about how he used to avoid faith conversations — until someone challenged him in public about what he believed. That mom...

In this deeply honest and inspiring episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, we’re joined by Chris and Lisa Archinal, founders of Relentless Pursuit Ministries. Their story is a powerful testimony of how God can redeem even the most broken of relationships. Chris and Lisa open up about the pain they endured—infidelity, addiction, emotional trauma, and the near collapse of their marriage. With complete t...

In this episode of the Acts Social podcast, Sarabeth Kapusta with the Reconstructing Your Faith Podcast shares her profound journey from being born into a cult to reconstructing her faith after experiencing spiritual abuse. She discusses the complexities of faith, the impact of cult life on her understanding of God, and the importance of creating safe spaces for healing. Sarabeth emphasizes the ne...