No Longer Nomads

Write into the show! In this episode, we're joined by David Thomas, Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville and co-host of the widely popular podcast Raising Boys and Girls. With over 11 million downloads and a national presence, David shares invaluable wisdom for parents who want to raise emotionally healthy, resilient children in today’s complex world. We dive deep...

Write into the show! Priscilla Blanchard grew up in Southern California with a childhood wound she buried, a Catholic upbringing that left her confused about God, and a relentless drive to make the world better. She earned a degree from Columbia University, moved to New York, and threw herself into social justice work — all while quietly believing that all spiritual paths led to the same place. Th...

Write into the show! There’s Treasure in the Darkness. In this episode of No Longer Nomads , Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright returns to the show for a heartfelt and honest conversation about faith, suffering, and the unseen battles we fight every day. Rachel shares what God’s been showing her in this season—from hearing His voice in the chaos to finding purpose in pain. Also, we talk about spiritual warfa...

Write into the show! In this episode, Josh talks with Heidi Lee Anderson, writer, speaker, and author of P.S. It’s Gonna to Be Good. Heidi shares her powerful story of walking through a cancer diagnosis, wrestling with fear, and learning to trust God in the middle of the unknown. We talk about parenting through hard seasons, finding peace when nothing makes sense, and how God doesn’t always pull u...

Write into the show! 🚩We've reached episode 40! Let's go!🚩 If you’ve been carrying hurt, feeling stuck, or just wondering where God is in the pain—this conversation is for you.  In this episode, I talk with Dr. Rob Reimer, author, pastor, and the guy behind Soul Care . We get into everything from identity and insecurity, to deliverance, emotional pain, and how to tell the difference be...

Write into the show! Welcome back to No Longer Nomads! In a time where dissociative symptoms and sleep paralysis are on the rise, Dr. Natalie Atwell brings clarity to the often-blurred lines between mental health and spiritual warfare. With years of experience as a licensed therapist, she shares powerful stories of clients who weren’t just battling trauma—but facing very real spiritual warfare. Th...

Write into the show! Shamso was born in Somalia, passed through a refugee camp, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya before her family landed in the United States — devout, conservative, and deeply Somali Muslim. She prayed five times a day, fasted Ramadan, and wanted to be the best Muslim she could be. But from middle school onward she carried a question she couldn't shake: what if she stood before God someda...

Write into the show! Welcome back to the show!  Josh Doyle sits down with Will Acuff for a heartfelt conversation about fear, growth, and the messy beauty of parenting. Will opens up about the toll of stress and the small daily choices that bring joy and presence. This episode is a reminder that healing often begins with paying attention—to our emotions, our bodies, and the people we love. Don&apo...

Write into the show! Welcome back to another episode of No Longer Nomads ! Today, we're joined by Delia D’Ambra — investigative journalist and the voice behind several hit true crime podcasts with over 190 million downloads. Together, we explore questions that matter to all of us: How do you teach your family to stay safe without making them afraid of the world? How do you stay vigilant witho...

Write into the show! Welcome back to another episode! This week, Dr. Brian Pikalow, author of Relentless Empathy, joins us. We dive into a powerful and practical conversation about how to love our spouses, children, and coworkers even better than ourselves. Don’t miss this enlightening episode—it’s full of wisdom you can apply today. Join our newsletter for the latest on new episodes and upcoming...

Write into the show! Welcome back to No Longer Nomads. Host Josh Doyle has Alex Clark from Culture Apothecary on the show, and you don't want to miss this episode. They talk about some of the health myths that are keeping us sick. From food dyes to pharma lies, Alex share the some truths behind what we eat and how we live. It's a bold, eye-opening convo that just might change the way you...

Write into the show! Welcome back to another episode of No Longer Nomads! In this episode, Josh Doyle interviews Whitney Newby, the founder of Brighter Day Press, who shares her journey of motherhood, the challenges of parenting, and the importance of community and vulnerability. Whitney discusses her devotional 'Lift Your Eyes,' which offers encouragement and perspective shifts for moth...

Write into the show! The Man in White shows up again—this time in Egypt. Welcome back to No Longer Nomads . Erik Ouimette joins the show to share firsthand stories from his Near East journey. He shares a story from a villager who encounters a man in white in his dream. This episode is packed with wild stories of dreams, demons, and the undeniable power of Jesus. Josh also shares a few of his own e...

Write into the show! Timothy Cho was one of 18 people arrested attempting to cross from China into Mongolia — and the only one who made it out. In this episode, Timothy shares what it was like to grow up in North Korea worshipping Kim Il-sung as God, how he escaped twice, survived a North Korean prison, and was freed from a Chinese international prison by a 13-year-old girl's email — and how faith...

Write into the show! Why is forgiveness so hard? In this episode, Josh Doyle and Tom Doyle discuss the importance of forgiveness. From family and marriage tensions to global conflict, this episode delves deep into the struggle—and power—of forgiveness. Featuring stories from the Middle East, marriages restored, and what it means to live unoffended. This is a great one - and practical too! Thanks f...

Write into the show! Osman Jama is a first-generation Somali refugee, full-time minister since 2012, and author of a forthcoming memoir tentatively titled Escaping Islam: A Somali Christian Story of Faith . In this episode of No Longer Nomads, Osman walks host Josh Doyle through one of the most layered conversion testimonies the show has featured. The story begins in the chaos of Somalia's civil w...

Write into the show! Yasra Larki decided at 13 that she could never satisfy God — so she said goodbye to Islam entirely. Forced out of Iran at 16 by the threat of morality police, she spent nearly a decade as a refugee before walking into a church in Cyprus and hearing something she had never heard before. On this episode of No Longer Nomads, Yasra shares her full testimony: the fear of growing up...

Write into the show! Welcome back to No Longer Nomads. This show is a good one. Josh Doyle talks with filmmaker Todd Morehead to uncover the story behind October 7th —a raw, breathtaking documentary that captures a moment the world must not forget. We think everyone should watch it. Wanna host a screening? Check out more details here. https://www.october7film.com Thanks for listening. Have a guest...

Write into the show! While playing ice hockey, Billy Garaffa went into cardiac arrest, and his heart stopped for over 10 minutes. What happened next changed everything. He found himself in a place beyond this world… Hear his incredible encounter with God! This is a wild one. And I'm stoked for you to listen to it.  Thanks for listening. Have a guest suggestion? Reach out at nolongernomads.co

Write into the show! Millions are trapped in modern-day slavery hidden in the brickyards of Pakistan. Entire families, including children, are forced to work under brutal conditions, paying off impossible debts passed down for generations. In this eye-opening episode of No Longer Nomads, we welcome Bruce Peppin to talk about the harsh realities of Christian persecution. While sharing miraculous st...

Write into the show! How does unresolved pain affect the mind? Or how does it impact the body? Does it distort how we see God? In this powerful conversation, Susie Larson shares her personal journey of healing and reveals how trauma shapes our identity, health, and spiritual life. Do you know someone struggling? Pass it to them.  DON'T MISS THIS ONE Thanks for listening. Have a guest suggesti...

Write into the show! 🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Living Through the Attack: A Story of Faith & Survival with Michael Mistretta On October 7th, everything changed. Michael Mistretta, CEO of FIRM, shares his firsthand experience of surviving the Hamas attack, serving on the frontlines, and witnessing a shift in Israel’s openness to the Gospel. From hosting displaced families to navigating the reality of...

Write into the show! Was the real Mount Sinai hidden in Saudi Arabia All Along? In this episode of No Longer Nomads , Joel Richarsdon joins the show as we dive deep into the evidence surrounding the location of Mount Sinai. Join us as we explore biblical connections and modern discoveries that challenge centuries of tradition. Could this sacred mountain be in a place few expect? Tune in to uncover...

Write into the show! Gal Gilboa-Dalal survived the Hamas attack on the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023 — but his younger brother Guy was kidnapped and has been held hostage in Gaza (release from captivity on October 13, 2025). In this raw, firsthand account, Gal walks Josh through ten hours of fleeing and hiding while bullets hit cars around him, learning after his rescue that his brother h...

Write into the show! Welcome back to another episode of No Longer Nomads! This week, we’re honored to have Majed El Shafie on the show. His story is extraordinary - imprisoned and tortured for his faith in Egypt, he escaped to Israel and made it his life’s mission to rescue others. Through his organization, he has freed thousands of slaves and persecuted individuals worldwide, venturing into place...