All Things Possible With Bethany Hamilton

Adam and Bethany are back with their Diving Deeper series, and welcome back Pastor John Bombaro to unpack one of the most debated topics in modern American Christianity: infant baptism.  Drawing from Scripture, the early church, and church history, Pastor John explains why the historic, global Christian consensus has baptized infants, how baptism is God’s saving action (not our personal performanc...

What if giving your child a smartphone wasn’t a rite of passage—but a risk too great to ignore? In this episode of All Things Possible, Bethany and Adam sit down with author and policy expert Clare Morell to unpack the hidden costs of handing our children a smartphone. From personal stories to shocking statistics, Clare reveals why moderation doesn’t work, how tech companies design devices and app...

Bethany and Adam sit down with actor and author Kirk Cameron for an honest conversation about courage, parenting, and faith. From growing up in Hollywood to becoming a husband, dad of six, and now a grandpa, Kirk has learned what it means to go against the current and stand for truth. In this episode, they talk about the challenges of raising children in today’s culture, the beauty (and struggles)...

Bethany and Adam invite listeners into a behind-the-scenes look at their two-month family adventure across the globe — from Hawaii to Nebraska, Indonesia, Turkey, Portugal, and back home again. Through jet lag, boat rides, sickness, surf sessions, and toddler meltdowns, they share the heart behind how they choose to live integrated lives — where faith, family, and work are never separate. Hear the...

What if your biggest parenting frustrations could actually be opportunities for growth? Bethany and Adam sit down with author and mom of four, Amber Lia, to talk about the triggers every parent faces, those moments when anger, exhaustion, or unrealistic expectations bubble over. Amber shares her own journey of struggling with anger as a mom, how God reshaped her heart, and the practical strategies...

Behind every eating disorder is a story far more complex than we realize, and today we’re uncovering what’s really going on. Bethany and Adam sit down with Dr. Deena Muno, a clinical psychologist who works with some of the most severe cases of eating disorders in hospital settings as well as through her private practice. Deena shares from her years of experience walking with patients whose lives a...

What really happens the moment someone walks out of prison gates—alone, afraid, and carrying nothing but a red net bag? Bethany and Adam sit down with Joshua and Debs Walker, founders of 7More, a ministry that meets men and women at the prison gates the moment they are released. From helping them navigate those first critical hours to walking alongside them through mentorship, job placement, and f...

Bethany and Adam sit down with Kate Deering—author of How to Heal Your Metabolism—for a real, no-nonsense talk about health, energy, and what’s actually going on inside our bodies. Kate shares how she went from being a fit, driven personal trainer to hitting a wall physically and emotionally, and what she learned about fueling her body in a way that actually works long-term. They unpack why metabo...

How many hours are we losing to scrolling? And what is that time costing us—relationally, spiritually, emotionally? In this episode, Bethany and Adam talk with author and speaker Wendy Speake about the heart behind her 40-Day Social Media Fast. They explore what happens when we stop reaching for our phones and start reaching for God. Wendy shares her own story of burnout, anger, and emotional numb...

Why would a couple take in child after child, many from traumatic situations, knowing they might have to say goodbye? For Joel and Ashley Wingo, the answer is simple: God's love for the most vulnerable. In this episode, Bethany and Adam sit down with longtime friends Joel and Ashley, adoptive parents of seven and foster parents to many more, to talk about the beauty, heartbreak, and calling of fos...

Motherhood is beautiful, but it’s also incredibly hard. In this honest conversation, Bethany welcomes back Kari Kampakis to talk about the messy, stretching, joy-filled journey of being a mom. They dive into the real stuff: the learning curve that hits you in every new season, what happens when you snap at your kids and feel ashamed, how to stop seeing your children as burdens, and why repairing c...

What if the best parts of your life are already right in front of you… But you’re too distracted to see them? In this deeply moving and honest episode, Bethany and Adam sit down with Kate Merrick, author, speaker, surfer, mom, and co-owner of Channel Islands Surfboards, for a conversation about slowing down, living intentionally, and refusing to miss the moments that matter. Kate opens up about th...

Adam and Bethany are diving deeper with Pastor and author Lukas Kjolhaug to talk about his book Sinner Saint. This conversation dives into the tension every believer feels, the pull between our sin nature and our identity in Christ. Together they explore Romans 7, confession, the beauty of dependence on God rather than independence, and why being honest about our sin only magnifies the power of ou...

What if dating wasn’t a game, but a path to building the family legacy you dream of? In this episode of All Things Possible, Bethany and Adam sit down with Curt Storring, husband, father of four, and co-founder of the Unplugged Dating Network, for a raw and redemptive conversation on dating in 2025, restoring purpose in relationships, and why God’s design for marriage still matters. Curt opens up...

Bethany and Adam welcome back Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, for another eye-opening conversation—this time diving into the growing anxiety and stress affecting today’s families, especially teenage girls. Chris brings insights from leading researchers, whistleblower testimony, and his years of experience helping families navigate the digital world. Together, they unpack why social m...

This is one of those conversations every parent needs to hear. Bethany and Adam sit down with Chris McKenna, the founder of Protect Young Eyes, to talk about one of the most important and heartbreaking challenges families face today—children being exposed to explicit content at younger and younger ages. Chris shares his own powerful story of early exposure, the years of secret struggle that follow...

In this Q&A episode of the Diving Deeper series, Bethany and Adam sit down with their pastor and trusted friend, Pastor William Pierce, to answer real listener questions about faith, doubt, Scripture, suffering, and walking with Jesus in today’s culture. What does it mean to truly walk with Christ as a teenager? Do you have to believe everything in the Bible to be a Christian? What’s the purpo...

Can food really heal your body and your family? In this episode of All Things Possible, Bethany and Adam sit down with Fallon Lee, a holistic health advocate, writer, and mama of three, to unpack her powerful story of healing—both physical and spiritual. Fallon vulnerably shares how her health began unraveling in early adulthood and escalated after becoming a mother. But when her infant son began...

Bethany and Adam sit down with longtime friend and disciple-maker Dean Plumlee. Dean spent over 25 years in surf ministry before God led him into a whole new chapter—mentoring pastors, parents, and leaders through Sonlife, a ministry grounded in the life and method of Jesus. Dean unpacks how discipleship starts in the home, how he’s raised his three kids to know and love Jesus, and what it means t...

In this Diving Deeper episode, Bethany and Adam sit down with Pastor John Bombaro for a rich and deep conversation about the physical and spiritual intimacy we’re invited into through Christ. They talk about how Jesus doesn’t just love us from a distance, He actually enters into our lives in real, tangible ways. From Holy Communion to baptism to the power of God’s Word, Pastor John unpacks what it...

It all started with a cliff jump, a voicemail, and a Kansas boy on a Hawaiian beach… In this episode, Bethany Hamilton and Adam Dirks invite listeners into the behind-the-scenes story of how they met, dated, and got married. From a surprise phone call and a cliff jump at Shipwreck Beach, to long-distance Zoom dates and a proposal in a secret Hawaiian garden, this is a story marked by God’s provide...

What if a slower, more intentional life at home could actually make things easier? In this heartfelt conversation, Bethany and Adam sit down with Lisa Bass—homeschooling mom of eight and creator of Farmhouse on Boone—to talk about what it really looks like to raise a big family, cook from scratch, and build a peaceful home. Lisa shares how routines, confidence, and a strong “why” have helped her n...

What happens when life throws you not one, but two life-altering tragedies, and you survive them both? Bethany and Adam sit down with their close friend Matt Manzari, a former professional wakeskater whose life was radically changed after two near-fatal accidents, one a catastrophic head injury, the other a 12,000-volt electrocution. But Matt's story isn’t just about surviving. It’s about redefini...

In this Diving Deeper episode, Adam Dirks sits down with Pastor William Pierce for an honest and encouraging conversation about staying rooted in God’s Word, especially when your emotions feel all over the place. Together, they talk about why chasing emotional highs can’t replace the steady truth of Scripture, how feelings can sometimes lead us off course, and why the Bible is more than enough to...

Listener note: This episode includes mature spiritual themes and is intended for adult audiences. What happens when you chase spiritual freedom, only to find yourself more lost than ever? In this episode, Bethany and Adam sit down with former model and writer Ali Tate to unpack her journey out of the New Age movement and into something far more grounding. From breathwork and plant medicine to chur...