Conversations About Life

Kevin has a background in web development and is now a full time educator, specializing in CSS, which is what makes web pages look good.  We talk about Kevin’s career, philosophy of life, the impact his high school drama teacher made on him, and how life where he lives in Canada compares to the US. Kevin’s website is at https://www.kevinpowell.co/ Kevin Powell

We talk about Rob’s life change when his life was impacted by the Christian message. Rob

Matt is a very pleasant man who is also knowledgeable and thoughtful.  We talk about his education as a historian, a turn-of-life event that ended up with Matt in prison, how God has shaped him, and the reason Matt values traditional Catholicism w/ the Latin mass. Matt Epstein

Olga grew up in the Soviet Union and moved to the US at the age of 21.  We talk about her world view and philosophy of life and how that compares to mine. Olga

Jason is interested in economics and has been influence by books by Milton Friedman, Thomas Sowell, and Walter Williams.  We talk about that as well and Christianity and reasons for confidence in Jesus. Jason Hayden

Kyle is from South Africa.  He’s married to an Indian woman, became a Christian as a young adult, and left traditional employment in marketing to become a freelancer.  We talk about Christianity, South Africa and US cultures, and freelancing and marketing. For more information about Kyle – Kylep.co Kyle Prinsloo

Alex has an academic background in Christian theology and philosophy.  We talk about relating to transgender people, pronouns, homosexual marriage and Christian anarchy. Alex

Joe Moore has worked as an attorney, representing the US federal government, and he has also been involved in several conservative political campaigns.  Now retired and in his 90’s, Joe lives in the Missouri Ozarks. Joe Moore

Luke is a young man of 20 who is impressive in his personal growth.  We talk about that, family and friend relationships, the Christian scripture and more. Luke

Pastor Greg Johnson is pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Louis.  We talk about his experience as a gay man; becoming a Christian; being in the unique place of affirming the biblical view of marriage between and man and woman while also identifying as gay; and being impacted by the message of Jesus’ forgiveness, reconciliation and hope.  I hope you enjoy it. Article by Greg Johnso...

Mary is a watercolor artist who’s work conveys the essence of goodness through the eyes and countenance of the creatures she paints.  Her work has been published in children’s books and she’s a resident artist at Soulard Art Gallery in St. Louis. Her facebook page is at: https://www.facebook.com/watercolormarybirds Mary and Matt

Liam Vineyard is a personal trainer and particularly likes strength training.  We talk about that, protein and calories for growing stronger, and speaking frankly and honestly. Liam Vineyard

Pat is from Samoa and Beth Hawaii.  Pat is a pastor in Missouri.  We talk about the simplicity of Scripture and living the Christian life. Beth and Pat

Roy and Connie talk about teaching in St Louis, raising 6 children, the loss of 2, God’s presence, and retirement in the country. Connie and Roy

Jonathan Swenson jonathanpswenson@gmail.com 319-431-9934 If interested in hosting Jonathan for an event. at your church, retreat, conference, school or camp…. give him a call… start the conversation. http://paraphrasetheatre.com/?fbclid=IwAR1PZ72Fu1zOJyHjjDoHN6EG9rgXZf2VdbOM6TQ97hVLFX9nwVxrXFiUojQ https://vimeo.com/258585295?fbclid=IwAR2zHZq6Tu6ngUByRratNSyxZ_d4ih5AmdgM9dpnEEtLtjj7kCHk...

Dr Mark Thorne talks about how the ancient Greeks and Romans understood their gods and the world, how Christianity contrasts to that, and the spiritual connection with God that Christians enjoy. Dr Mark Thorne

Maria came to the United States from Puerto Rico in her early 30’s.  She had a conversion experience and became a Protestant Christian.  She also met Earl and they are now celebrating 50 years of marriage together. Earl and Maria  

Mike and I enjoyed a conversation about making the most of our time & life, relationships, evangelism and mentors. Mike

Jon is a land surveyor in GA, but he spent years in Russia serving as a missionary among Muslim migrant workers.  We talked about stories, books, and the Kingdom of God. Jon Moeller  

Father David Kendrick grew up in the Southern Baptist Christian church, but as a teenager he found something that seemed more solid to him in the sacramental nature of the Episcopal church. Fr David Kendrick

Alysia, my niece and a new esquire, talks about her view of life, what’s important to her, relationships and routines. Alysia

Mrs Brush is a fit and active 92 year old.  She talks about feeding her body with good stuff, but also being careful to feed her mind with good stuff.  Mrs Brush comes from a Christian perspective. Mrs Brush

Jesh is an explorer of joy.  We talk about a bunch of stuff related to that in this conversation. Jesh’s website: www.jeshderox.com Jesh De Rox

Sarah talks about her upbringing, experience in Russia, thoughts about language, and knowing rather than being able to prove. Sarah Moeller    

Trevor Johnson has been a missionary in Indonesia since 2007.  We talk about the people of Papua, US Americans, his work, and the death and resurrection of Jesus. Trevor’s website: http://trevorjohnsonministries.org/ Trevor Johnson