Conversations About Life

Jeremy Ruzich is a visual storyteller, poet and interdimensional artist living in Kansas City.   He works with nonprofits, helping them tell their story.  We talk about art, Jesus, atonement, solidarity, relationships, routine and poetry. Jeremy’s website: https://photojeremy.com/ Jeremy Ruzich Jeremy Ruzich  

An informative conversation on the appeal of guns, gun politics, practical ownership for the average person, responsible use, and contributing to our culture in a positive way when it comes to guns.  

I enjoyed talking with Mark Gettemeyer, a fellow Cougar from the class of ’85, about what has shaped his beliefs in life.  We talk about the suffering his dad went through before death, the problem with that and the Christian God, his entry into Buddism, and what Mark’s life looks like now. Mark Gettemeyer

Bishop Ron is a pastor in Festus, Missouri.  We talk about hearing the voice of God and having a relationship with God. Bishop Ron

I enjoyed a conversation with Jason, a fellow church member.  Even though our circles are predominately Republican, Jason decided to vote democrat in the last 2 presidential elections.  We talk about that and about handling our nation’s history, pledging to the flag and other things. Jason

Thomas Wurtz is an author, missionary, husband and father.  We talk about Jesus, the beauty of Jesus, Roman Catholicism, differences with protestantism, and enjoying Jesus. Thomas Wurtz

There’s really no theme to our conversation.  We bounce around all over.  But, Stuart and Jennifer are two special people, raising some wonderful children, and I’m glad for the opportunity to learn more about them.  Jennifer grew up in Bolivia and is busy at being a mom.  Stuart is involved in local radio among other things. Jennifer and Stuart

Jonathan and I talked about enjoying God, “heart knowledge” vs just head knowledge of God, how God communicates to us with story, and things that have impacted Jonathan’s life. Jonathan

I enjoyed this conversation with Dr Brad Tucker and his perspective on walking with God in the midst of a chaotic world.  Brad is an educator at the Brown School of Washington University in St. Louis.  He grew up in Africa with missionary parents. Dr Brad Tucker

I enjoyed talking with Andrew about himself and the world as he sees it. Andrew  

Brian and I talk about his conversion into Christianity, the impact it made on his life, and how things are now. djourney.org Will and Brian

Susan Rhodes is starting a nonprofit called Ripple Affect.  It’s an organization that helps women connect and enjoy relationships with one another.  There’s a lot of good information in this conversation about relating to God and relationships with people. Susan Rhodes

Dr. Chuck Hetzler is executive director of Day & Night , and organization that calls and encourages Christians to seek God for a nation wide transformation.  We talk about his work, extended times of prayer in his own life, and experiencing God.    

It was really a privilege to talk with Julia Woods.  Julia is a marriage communication coach.  We talk about Julia’s journey of becoming who she was created to be, the beliefs that are behind how we feel and act, relationship with God, and books that have influenced her.  I enjoyed this and hope you do too. Julia Woods  

I had the privilege of a conversation with Ben Koranda.  Ben is a machinist, enjoys rebuilding trucks and cars and is newly married.  As is obvious in our conversation, Ben has thought about important matters and has a reasoned opinion about them.  We talk about gut feelings, God and Christianity, work, and getting out of unhealthy rumination. Ben

I had the privilege of a conversation with Eric Nevins, host of the podcast, Halfway There .  We talk about spiritual formation, experiencing God, podcasting, church, and being fully ourselves.  I hope you enjoy it. Eric Nevins

A enjoyed this conversation with Jim, a fellow high school student.  I enjoyed getting to know Jim through this conversation and I appreciate the frank and thoughtful way Jim participated in it.  We talk about Jim’s career change to being a mental health councilor, his experience with Christianity, and the same sex attraction the Jim experiences. Jim

My sister, brother and myself talk about what it was like growing up in our family. Will, Cindy, Jeff

Bernie is a neighbor of my parents in the Missouri Ozarks.  His childhood started out in Germany during the war where he lost both parents.  Adoption brought him to the United States.  We talk about his life. Bernie

Jenna is an emotional freedom and life coach.  We talk about handling emotions in a healthy way, Jenna’s book, “Tenacious Grace”, and Jenna’s experience with Christianity. Jenna Jenna’s website, jennabarbosa.com

Tony is 22, a college graduate and working at Spectrum.  We talk about his perspective of the world, the things that have shaped him into who he is today, and his perspective on Christianity. Tony

I enjoyed a conversation with DeVaughn and his sister Zoe about their experiences of racism and what they think the current state of racism is in the US. DeVaughn and Zoe

Richard has thought about preterism (the idea of some in Christian faith that most of the prophesies concerning the end of the age took place in the 1st century), Calvinism (the idea of some in the Christian faith that the salvation of individuals from God’s punishment of sin is 100% his doing), and open theism (the idea of some in the Christian faith of the free will of man and even God doe...

It was a special privilege to talk with my mother-in-law, Judy, about her growing up experience, what she values, and thoughts about God and the Bible. Judy

Keith accidentally killed his housemate with a gun he thought was unloaded.  We talk about his prison experience and life after. Keith