Everyday Faith Podcast

A Buddhist teenager, a secular leadership conference, and a moment that changed everything — this testimony is one you have to hear to believe. Today we're joined by Kay Hiramine, a man who has spent his life weaving relationships across more than 120 countries, and who carries one of the most remarkable testimonies we've ever heard on this podcast. Kay grew up in a Buddhist home in Sout...

What is one thing you're carrying right now that Jesus already paid for? That's the question we leave every listener with at the end of this episode — and it's worth taking seriously before you answer it too quickly.  As America marks 250 years of independence, we zoom out to look at where the idea of freedom actually started in this country. The faith of the Pilgrims. The God-langu...

What happens when you strip away everything you've achieved, everyone you know, and everything that makes you feel significant — and all that's left is just you and God? For Ben Cooley, that question stopped being theoretical. He lost his job, his platform, and his sense of identity all at once. And what he found on the other side was something he couldn't have found any other way....

What if the greatest gift you could give your kids isn't a better version of your parenting — but a healed version of yourself?  Jeff Zaugg and Ben Cooley are back for part two of our Father's Day conversation, and this one goes to places we didn't expect.  Both men get honest about the stories they carry — the moments of failure, the coping mechanisms built around pain, and what it...

What if the most important thing you can do as a dad has nothing to do with how much you provide — and everything to do with how present you are?  Father's Day is right around the corner, and we're doing something a little different. Today Dan sits down with two men who are thinking deeply about what it means to be a great dad — Jeff Zaugg, founder of Dad Awesome and father to four girls...

What if the mission God gave you was never meant to build your reputation — but to reflect His? In part two with Thann Bennett, we pick right back up where we left off — and the conversation just keeps getting better. Thann is the author of My Fame, His Fame , co-founder of A Fearless Life ministry, and a man God asked to turn around and face the people instead of the systems.  We talk about humil...

Your identity in Christ was never meant to be about you. And that's actually the most freeing thing you'll ever hear.  That's the message Thann Bennett has been carrying for years — and in this conversation, he unpacks it in a way that is both deeply rooted in Scripture and completely practical for everyday life. Thann is the author of My Fame, His Fame, a speaker, former public pol...

What if prayer wasn't something you did at set times throughout the day — but something you carried with you into every moment of it? Rheanna Arfsten is back for part two, and this conversation goes somewhere really good. Rheanna co-leads Freedom Culture and the Occupy Freedom Ministry with her husband Justin, and today she's opening up about something deeply practical and deeply persona...

What does it look like to raise your kids with eternity in view — when most days feel anything but eternal? That's the question Rheanna Arfsten has been sitting with for years of motherhood. And the answer she's found is both simpler and deeper than most of us expect. It starts with where your eyes are looking.  Rheanna is the co-founder of Freedom Culture and the Occupy Freedom Ministry...

What if community was never meant to be about finding your people — but about pursuing Jesus together until you become each other's people? In part two with Kaycee Stanley, we're talking about what the Reel Hope Project actually does — and why it matters more than most of us realize. Kaycee and her team make profile videos for kids in foster care who are waiting to be adopted, turning a...

What does it look like to follow a calling for over a decade before you even see it come to life? Kaycee Stanley is the founder of the Reel Hope Project — an organization she and her husband Pete built to change the narrative around foster care and adoption by telling the stories of kids who are waiting. It's a mission that's deeply personal. Kaycee met her son Tez on one of their own vi...

What if God has already placed exactly what you need in your life — and you just haven't let it count yet? In part two with Tori Benham, we're picking up the conversation on lies, community, and what it actually looks like to receive the gifts God puts right in front of you. Tori is a mom of four, emotional intelligence coach, and co-author of Beauty and Battle and Unshakeable — and she...

When's the last time you paused in the middle of an ordinary day and actually said — this is good? In this first episode of our special May Motherhood series, we sit down with Tori Benham — mentor, mom of four, emotional intelligence coach, and co-author of Beauty and Battle and Unshakeable .  Tori walks us through something she wishes someone had told her early on: that God modeled a rhythm...

What if discipleship isn't about having all the answers — it's about leading someone to the one who does? In our second conversation with Noah Egeberg, we're talking about the kind of faith community that changes people. Not the kind where you show up, shake some hands, and head home unchanged — but the kind where hungry people get in a room together and God just starts moving.  Noa...

When God calls you…do you actually say yes? In this episode of the Everyday Faith Podcast , we sit down with Noah Egeberg to talk about what it really looks like to live a life of bold obedience—even when it sounds unconventional, uncomfortable, or completely unexpected. From welding in a small town to building a water system in Uganda, Noah shares how a deep encounter with God’s Word led him into...

In this Q1 recap episode of the Everyday Faith Podcast, we're looking back on some of the most powerful moments and conversations from the start of the year — featuring R.D. Saunders, Ben Utecht, and Eric Collins.  From embracing your mission to committing to obedience and pursuing authentic community, each conversation unpacked what it really looks like to live out your faith in everyday lif...

What if the thoughts you’ve been believing aren’t actually true? In part two of our conversation, Rachel Bailey joins us to dive deeper into the power of belief—and how the lies we carry can shape our entire relationship with God and ourselves. With honesty and clarity, Rachel shares how lies aren’t always loud or obvious—they’re often subtle, rooted in past experiences, and reinforced over time u...

What if the biggest battles in your faith aren’t happening around you… but within you? In today’s episode of the Everyday Faith Podcast, we’re sitting down with Rachel Bailey to explore a powerful and often overlooked part of our faith journey: the lies we believe—and how they shape the way we see God, ourselves, and our circumstances.  Rachel shares her story of growing up in the church, walking...

What if the growth you’re longing for in your faith starts with going all in—not just on Sunday, but every day? In today’s episode of the Everyday Faith Podcast , we continue our conversation with Erik Collins, campus pastor at Eagle Brook Church, as we talk about what it looks like to follow God into new seasons, trust Him with uncomfortable transitions, and discover the real purpose of church. E...

What if the moment that breaks you is the very moment God uses to reach you? In this episode of the Everyday Faith Podcast , we sit down with Erik Collins, campus pastor at Eagle Brook Church, to hear a powerful story of failure, redemption, and encountering the unconditional love of God in a way that changes everything. Erik shares how he grew up in church and knew all the “right” things about Go...

What if the community you’re longing for requires courage to pursue? In this episode of the Everyday Faith Podcast, we continue our conversation with Super Bowl champion, speaker, and author Ben Utecht as we explore Pillar Four: Pursue Community.  From the locker room to everyday life, Ben shares how his years in team sports shaped his understanding of relationships, collaboration, and the power o...

What does your obedience say about your love for Jesus? In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Super Bowl champion and speaker Ben Utecht to explore Pillar Three: Commit to Obedience .  Together, we unpack a powerful truth — that the original sin was an act of disobedience, and ever since, humanity has wrestled with choosing self over surrender. But obedience was never meant to feel like cont...

What if the only thing standing between you and your mission… is waiting?  In Part 2 of our conversation with R.D. Saunders, we’re moving on to the second pillar of everyday faith: embrace your mission.  R.D. reminds us that every single believer has a mission. The real question isn’t if you have one — it’s whether you’ve embraced it. From powerful stories about simple obedience to raw reflections...

Welcome back! We’re kicking off Season 4 with a powerful conversation on the first pillar of everyday faith: start with belief . Joined by R.D. Saunders — a lifelong leader and pastor who has served with EQUIP Leadership and now leads as the President of Ohio Christian University.  R.D. shares his personal story of coming to faith through the sacrificial love of godly grandparents, reminding us th...

In this special season-finale episode of the Everyday Faith Podcast , we’re taking a step back to reflect on some of the most powerful moments from Season 3. From conversations about identity, freedom, surrender, and obedience to deep insights on love, healing, generational legacy, and living a cruciform life, this episode highlights how God has been moving through each story shared in Season 3. T...