Conversations About Life

This conversation is with Sean Maney of First Light, a St. Louis based ministry that is dedicated to sexual integrity and helping people live a life according to God’s standards on sexuality.  We start off the conversation talking about the same sex attraction in the church, the idea of identifying as a celebrate gay Christian, and then move on to talk about the broader issue that First Ligh...

Heather has recently experienced 17 years of sobriety.  She talks about addiction to alcohol, an experience with God, treatment, relationships, truth, routines and her Roman Catholic faith. Heather

Jerry Williams founded the Christian band, Harvest.  We talk about his conversion to Christianity, his Love for God, and relationships. Harvest Album Cover – “Voices” The Harvest – Jerry Williams Fans Facebook page is at www.facebook.com/groups/42445833948/ Jerry’s ministry website is at www.epicministries.org/ You may support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/Co...

Cynthia is a traveling pediatrician who enjoys traveling adventure and lives on an ocean going sail boat with her partner, Skip, when she is not working. We talk about where she has lived and work, our healthcare system, families, and what Cynthia does for her own mental and physical well being. Cynthia

Mariana is a wife, mom, photograph and creative non-fiction writer. And she desires to know the heart of God. Mariana talks about her love of Jesus, experience with him, and desire for him. Mariana’s website – www.kismisinkblog.com Mariana

Dick was raised in a Christian tradition but it didn’t become personal in his life until his 20’s, and then it became the most important thing.  Dick has studied the Bible, but his life upon what he’s found there, and now teaches the Bible to others as well. Dick  

Glenn Kaiser led the Christian rock band Resurrection Band and has since been a part of the Glenn Kaiser Band and solo work.  We talk about Glenn’s conversion to Christianity, relationships and unmerited favor. Glenn Kaiser at Cornerstone Festival in 2004

Ryan is optimistic about his future and full of ambition and hope.  He’s also a world traveler and enjoys a broader cultural understanding that comes from traveling and living abroad. Ryan Horn

Steve is a retired businessman who is currently involved in prison ministry and discipleship groups.  Steve talks about growing as a Christian through life. Steve

Read Wall is a physical therapist and kung fu instructor, also a husband and father.  We talk about what God is most interested in when it comes to us, and the importance of dedication to reality.

Kevin found in the Bible what registered as truth to him.  We talk about that and his experience with it. Kevin

Steven spent much of his life in drugs and crime that eventually led him to jail after turning himself in and being convicted on multiple felony charges.  Even though Steven grew up in church and religious school, he first started reading the Bible in jail.  Steven had an encounter with God and a new life opened up to him. Steven Support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/ConversationsAboutLif...

Aaron works with mentally disadvantaged people at Ponybird, helping them to meet their goals.  Aaron struggles with bipolar disorder himself.  Bipolar has helped him to know God’s love more intimately, and trust in God has helped Aaron endure bipolar disorder. Aaron

Will Nunn grew up in a tumultuous setting but encountered God early.  He now lives a life of walking with God.  We talk about all that, family relationships, and Jesus’s atonement. Will Nunn

Robert studies the Bible each day with his wife, enjoys friendship at the food pantry where he volunteers and has in interest in making disciples.  We talk about his life with God and how he interacts with others. Robert

Sam grew up in Pentecostal and charismatic circles but has recently transitioned to a reformed baptist church. Sam

Jeremy is from an Independent Baptist background.  We talk about his transition from that, and also Jeremy’s thoughts on living life well. Jeremy  

Wendy is a musician, artist and wife of Don Francisco.  They live in  Mancos, Colorado, where they enjoy the San Juan mountains.  Wendy talks about problems she has with Christianity as it is commonly practiced today. Wendy Francisco

Dennis teaches RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).  We talk about why he’s a Roman Catholic and what it means to him. Dennis

Abhi is 32 and spent his life in India until 17 months ago.  We talk about the differences between Indian life and culture and the US.  We also talk about Abhi’s experience with Christianity. Abhi

Gabe has made many philosophical transitions in life.  We talk about those transitions and his life experience. Gabe

Chris’ parents were born in Cuba.  We talk about how Chris found God as a teenager, his family, meeting people, and going forward in life. Chris  

Will Cook is ministry coordinator for Legacy Builders, an organization investing in men, one life at a time, to help them become the men who God designed them to be.  We talk about Will’s conversion to Christianity in jail and his life afterwards. Legacy Builders Will Cook

DeAnna is a neighbor who has suffered from blindness and schizophrenia after a head on collusion with a truck 24 years ago.  We have a brief conversation about what that is like for her. DeAnna

Ed Bowen is educated in  Christian apologetics.  We talk about it’s usefulness, the problem of evil and Engage 360, the organization Ed is involved with. Ed’s email address is ed.bowen@e360m.org Engage 360’s website is www.e360m.org Ed Bowen