No Longer Nomads

What if the anxiety you feel isn’t random… but a signal that your soul is starving for peace? In this powerful conversation, pastor and author Jonny Ardavanis joins No Longer Nomads to unpack why so many people today feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and spiritually numb — even while constantly connected. From doomscrolling and panic attacks to parenting fears, uncertainty about the future, and the pre...

What happens when two former atheists become pastors… and start reaching the exact people they used to be? In this episode of No Longer Nomads, Josh sits down with Nolan and Skyler from The Garden — a church built for “skeptics and saints.” What starts as a conversation about doubt, atheism, and finding Jesus quickly turns into a deep dive into modern spirituality, deconstruction, New Age culture,...

What if the darkest moments of your life… were actually the place where God was trying to find you? In this raw, unfiltered episode of No Longer Nomads, host Josh Doyle sits down with Reagan Kramer for one of the most personal conversations we’ve ever had. From addiction, anxiety, panic attacks, homelessness, spiritual encounters, and family brokenness… to radical salvation, supernatural moments,...

He took the life of his friend in a dr*nk driving crash at 23… then her family did the unthinkable. In this unforgettable episode of No Longer Nomads, we sit down with Nathan Harmon for one of the most powerful testimonies we’ve ever shared. Raised in church… angry at God… addicted to dr*gs… su*cidal… and spiraling out of control—Nathan’s life hit rock bottom after taking the car keys changed ever...

She spent over 20 years as a devout Muslim. She worked in circles dealing with terrorism, geopolitics, and the hidden forces shaping the world. But behind the scenes, her own life was unraveling. Then one night… everything changed. In this jaw-dropping episode of No Longer Nomads, Hedieh shares how a supernatural encounter with Jesus shattered everything she believed and sent her on a completely n...

He survived North Korea… but that was only the beginning. <br> What happens when you escape one of the most dangerous countries on earth—only to be captured, tortured, and sent back? <br> In this powerful episode of No Longer Nomads, we revisit Timothy Cho's story of surviving North Korea, multiple imprisonments, starvation, and a second chance at freedom that shouldn’t have been p...

In Episode 80 of the No Longer Nomads Podcast, we are joined by Josh and Andy from Ninjas are Butterflies to dive deep into the world of high-level conspiracies and the unexplained. From the eerie silence of uninhabited national forests to the "Nazi Bell" and the hidden location of the Ark of the Covenant, we explore why humanity is more obsessed with the truth than ever before. Are we b...

He was raised in a devout Muslim family in Iran… trained to honor martyrdom… and taught never to question.<br>But one encounter changed everything.<br> <br>In this powerful episode of No Longer Nomads, we sit down with Mohamad Faridi to hear his unbelievable journey from growing up under strict Islamic rule in Iran to encountering Jesus in a way that transformed his life forever....

What happens when everything you’ve built nearly collapses overnight? In this episode of No Longer Nomads, we sit down with former Ricky Dickson — longtime President & CEO of Blue Bell Creameries — to unpack one of the most shocking corporate crises in modern food history… and the faith that carried him through it. From a college assignment at Baylor University…to a 43-year career…to leading B...

This story will shake you… and then rebuild your faith. What do you do when your worst nightmare becomes reality? In this powerful episode of No Longer Nomads, we sit down with Davey Blackburn, whose life changed forever after a tragic home invasion took the life of his pregnant wife. What followed was a journey through unimaginable grief, deep questions about God’s goodness, and ultimately—radica...

What would you risk to follow the truth? In this powerful episode of No Longer Nomads, we sit down with John Ghanim, a former Muslim from Yemen whose journey to faith in Jesus came at an unimaginable cost. From growing up in a devout Islamic family…To questioning everything during war and uncertainty…To risking his life fleeing across countries…John’s story is one of courage, suffering, and radica...

In this intense second part of our interview with former Freemason John Moscato, we dive deeper into the spiritual darkness hidden within the Lodge. John pulls back the curtain on the "Entered Apprentice" initiation rituals, the true meaning behind the Masonic oaths, and how the organization uses "aggregates"—autonomous spiritual entities created by group focus—to influence the...

What really happens inside a Freemason initiation ceremony? In this episode of No Longer Nomads, former Freemason John Moscato shares his firsthand story of entering the secretive world of Freemasonry—and the spiritual journey that ultimately led him out. John explains how a search for truth led him down a path through occult research, secret spiritual conferences, and eventually initiation into a...

If demons are present… they don’t leave because you repent. They leave because you kick them out. In this powerful conversation, Josh sits down with Dr. Rob Reimer to unpack spiritual rhythms, family sin patterns, grief, repentance, forgiveness, deliverance, and what it actually looks like to live free and full in Christ We talk about: • How to know if your spiritual rhythm is actually working • W...

What do you do when you believe God tells you to start a company in an industry you know nothing about? In this powerful episode of No Longer Nomads, we sit down with Ben Spell, Founder & CEO of Good Ranchers, to unpack one of the most unexpected entrepreneurial journeys you’ll ever hear — and a healing testimony that will leave you speechless. Ben wasn’t a rancher. He wasn’t a chef. He wasn’t...

She was a professional psychic medium. She read tarot cards. She practiced Reiki. She spoke to the “dead.” She believed it was a gift from God. Until everything changed. In this powerful episode of No Longer Nomads, we sit down with a former psychic medium who spent years immersed in tarot, divination, angel cards, and New Age practices — only to discover the dark spiritual reality behind it all....

What if the way we eat is shaping more than just our health? In this episode of No Longer Nomads, we sit down with Nathan Sheets—founder of one of the largest honey companies in the U.S.—to talk about food, faith, farming, and why he’s stepping into the public square by running for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Nathan shares how a single beehive turned into a nationwide business, what the alarmi...

How much of what you think… is actually true? In this powerful episode of No Longer Nomads, neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren joins the show to explore the surprising science behind our thoughts, emotions, and fears—and how they shape our brains, our faith, and our ability to flourish. After serving as a neurosurgeon in the Iraq War, Dr. Warren returned home with PTSD. Years later, he and his family fac...

No Longer Nomads is a storytelling podcast about faith, transformation, and the journeys that shape us. Through personal stories, raw conversations, and biblical reflection, we explore how God meets people in seasons of wandering—and invites them into a deeper sense of purpose and belonging.

There’s more happening in the unseen world than we’re comfortable admitting. In this powerful and unforgettable episode of No Longer Nomads, Josh sits down with Reagan Kramer, host of the Revelations Podcast, for a raw, honest, and sometimes jaw-dropping conversation about faith, spiritual warfare, miracles, and the supernatural reality that surrounds us—whether we acknowledge it or not. From chil...

What happens when a honeymoon treehouse turns into a calling? In this episode of No Longer Nomads, we sit down with Tori Bolt, co-founder of Bolt Farm Treehouse, to unpack the raw, behind-the-scenes journey of building a purpose-driven hospitality brand rooted in faith, resilience, and intentional living. Tori shares how she and her husband went from selling everything, living in a camper, and fac...

What if the desert isn’t just a place of suffering—but a space of formation? In this episode, host Josh Doyle sits down with historian and archaeologist Dr. Matthew Larsen to explore the deep spiritual, historical, and personal meaning of the desert. From far-west Texas landscapes to biblical narratives, this conversation reframes the desert as a place where clarity, resilience, and faith are forg...

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of No Longer Nomads, Josh sits down with Brenna Blain to talk about faith, suffering, mental illness, and the difficult questions many believers are afraid to ask out loud. Brenna shares her story of growing up as a pastor’s kid, walking away from faith, navigating trauma, sexuality, bipolar disorder, and multiple stays in the psych ward—and how God met h...

Parenting isn’t supposed to feel like this… or is It? In this episode of No Longer Nomads, host Josh Doyle sits down with author, speaker, and mother of ten Abbie Halberstadt (known to many as M Is for Mama) for an honest, hope-filled conversation about parenting, sanctification, control, and faith. Abbie shares her journey from blogging and homeschooling in East Texas to publishing multiple books...

What happens when faith collides with real-world chaos? In this powerful episode of No Longer Nomads, host Josh Doyle sits down with Jamie Winship—former DC police officer, State Department operative, and founder of Identity Exchange—for a raw, story-driven conversation about identity, fear, and hearing God’s voice in high-stakes moments. Jamie shares gripping firsthand stories from his time as a...