Audio Stew

Today's guest (Toby Zaruba) shares some of the ways that God has helped him through difficult and unknown times. For all of Season 6 (that's right, we're coming back for a full season), you'll hear shorter and more focused stories from various guests. I want to encourage others this year by helping us all reflect on the many ways that God works in our lives. I hope these episodes a...

Today's guest (Micah Sessions) shares some of the ways he's been encouraged and given purpose in occupational ministry. For all of Season 6 (that's right, we're coming back for a full season), you'll hear shorter and more focused stories from various guests. I want to encourage others this year by helping us all reflect on the many ways that God works in our lives. I hope these...

Today's guest (Amy Bailey) shares some of the ways she's felt God's nearness in midst of difficult goodbyes. For all of Season 6 (that's right, we're coming back for a full season), you'll hear shorter and more focused stories from various guests. I want to encourage others this year by helping us all reflect on the many ways that God works in our lives. I hope these episod...

Today's guest (Jonathan Wentz) shares some of the ways he's seen God provide comfort and hope in the midst of tragedy. For all of Season 6 (that's right, we're coming back for a full season), you'll hear shorter and more focused stories from various guests. I want to encourage others this year by helping us all reflect on the many ways that God works in our lives. I hope these...

Today's guest (Ben Andres) shares some of the ways he's seen God use the small moments in his life to shape and grow him. For all of Season 6 (that's right, we're coming back for a full season), you'll hear shorter and more focused stories from various guests. I want to encourage others this year by helping us all reflect on the many ways that God works in our lives. I hope the...

Today's guest (Emma Bailey) shares some of the ways she's seen God connecting her life events and weaving together her story. For all of Season 6 (that's right, we're coming back for a full season), you'll hear shorter and more focused stories from various guests. I want to encourage others this year by helping us all reflect on the many ways that God works in our lives. I hope...

This episode is (once again) SPECIAL because it's the first and last episode of the season! Before 2025 passes by, I make sure that Audio Stew receives a proper episode for Season 5. I love this show, and even though it's certainly been quiet lately, I still want to keep making content for it. I hope you all had a great year and the next one is full of many wonderful surprises amidst the c...

This episode is SPECIAL because it's the first and last episode of the season! Before 2024 passes by, I make sure that Audio Stew receives a proper episode for Season 4. I love this show, and even though it's certainly been quiet lately, I still want to keep making content for it. I hope you all had a great year and the next one is full of many wonderful surprises amidst the chaos of life. Cheers!...

After a near yearlong hiatus, Audio Stew is back and ready to serve up another delicious season of podcasts! All of us have been given certain talents and skills, each to be used in their own unique way. However, sometimes in life, it becomes necessary to pivot those skills into a new direction we hadn’t foreseen. Our guest today is someone who experienced this kind of pivot when he realized that...

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Whenever I have a conversation with one of my outdoor recreation friends, I can’t help but think of Ellie & Carl from PIXAR’s Up. “Adventure is out there!” they would always say. In today’s episode, we’ll get yet another taste of what some of those adventures hold for those who are willing to pursue them. Spoilers, sometimes adventures are less about the places you go and more about the people...

Growth only happens so far as you are willing to commit to it. Discipline and accountability are needed to mature as a human being. In this episode, our very, very special guest and I share some of the growth we experienced together in 2021. We made goals to serve the Lord, love others, and shape our lives for the better in various ways. Some went well and others not so much, but the important thi...

Great counsel is rooted in great principles. This applies across the board, including the world of finance. In this episode, our guest shares how to identify and work through monetary issues in need of attention as well as how to be responsible with money, and ultimately, shares his heart for those caught in times of difficulty. He can also make you a Pina Colada while parking your car and solving...

It's almost here people! With one scrumptious “byte” of Audio Stew, you’ll be craving a second helping! Each episode features a conversation with either a friend, family member, acquaintance, group of hooligans, or maybe even my neighbor’s dog! We chat about heartwarming and hilarious experiences, favorite hobbies, and ultimately what matters most as we journey through this life together. It’s cer...

Well it's about time! With this final episode of Season 1, we can now usher in the new year for Audio Stew and the start of Season 2! I'm so excited for this upcoming year, but I hope you take the time to pause and reflect on the past year with me. This episode has a slow pace and is really just a way for me to process 2021 while sharing some of my personal life with you, the listener. I hope you...

No this episode is not about that addicting dirt water loved across the globe, although I’m sure my guest would love to sit down and talk with you about it for a few hours. Aidan Bentley is one of my best friends; he loves to have fun and is really still a kid at heart. He’s also incredibly passionate about the gospel and investing in the lives of others. One of his favorite ways of investing is r...

English Professor by Day, Dragon Fighter by Night. My guest Megan Hartman is the chair of the English Department at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, and even though she could totally take down a dragon, she’d probably be more likely to befriend and ride it. She and I discussed the incredibly broad subject of English and shared ideas on why it’s important to be thoughtful, respectful, and attent...

The Bible is filled to the brim with examples of music being made unto the Lord. It's a clear way to worship God and an integral part of many of our lives. My guest Olivia Janssen talks about her experience with making music and how it has impacted her. It was super fun to talk with her, and I hope you enjoy this conversation! Audio Stew is a podcast where I talk with friends, family, and acquaint...

’Twas the night of Halloween, and all were a fuss. For on this night, Audio Stew released a new BONUS. Prepare your hearts to be spooked and your ears to tingle while Jeckyl Mundane and Cynthia Ghostman share stories so scary, all must hold their breath, even Kris Kringle. Audio Stew is a podcast where I talk with friends, family, and acquaintances alike about a wide variety of topics and why they...

How does it make you feel knowing that someone cares about you and wants you to succeed? Throughout the ages, teachers have been valued as necessary parts of a healthy society. But how and what and why we teach is always in a state of flux and varies from person to person. Susan Daniels sat down with me to discuss her life as a teacher and invites us to learn from her experiences. Please support y...

The days of childhood are remembered most fondly by those who never truly grow old. In this episode, Austin Truex discusses a lifetime of memories spent playing LEGOs with his family and friends and how he continues to quite literally build memories with those closest to him. Prepare yourself for a lot of laughs and smiles. I hope you enjoy! Audio Stew is a podcast where I talk with friends, famil...

For the second episode in a row, Audio Stew is featuring a returning guest! Halle Strong makes her second appearance to continue her story from last time. In our previous episode she described her experiences training for the mission field through the Fusion program at Spurgeon College. A year after completing her training, Halle had the opportunity to share the love of Christ in Nepal for three m...

To quote the IMDB blurb of a lil indie film you should totally watch, “As a zombie virus breaks out, one ragtag group of trapped elevator passengers must pull together for a fighting chance of survival against an infected rider and the clever horde that awaits them outside.” Deadlocked is a feature film directed by my older brother Josh. We got together to talk about all the inner workings of maki...

The wall attracts the willing spirit. Rock Climbing is one of my favorite leisure activities, and it was so fun to share a conversation with Bode Jensen and Dom Johns about the sport. We talked about different types of climbing, shared some memories and lessons, and overall just had a great time together. I hope you enjoy today’s episode! Audio Stew is a podcast where I talk with friends, family,...

And we’re back! After a less than brief hiatus, Audio Stew returns with a wonderful episode featuring Adam Green. Adam is an awesome guy; he loves to have fun and build connections with others. He serves in ministry at Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) and seeks to connect college students with believers and the local church. We talk about ministry, music, the Enneagram (yes, the Enneagram), and...