Other People's Shoes

 Choices are all over the place. Just like right now you are choosing to listen to this or not? What choices would you make if you suffered an intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke at age 29 and then develop epilepsy due to the stroke? My guest today is Lori Vober. She is a walking miracle and feels called to share her story and journey of faith and perseverance. Lori also wants to encourage others jus...

What is controlling you today? My guest would describe himself as an imperfect follower of a perfect God, He is a small business owner, elected official, and tv/podcast host. His name is Jake Starkey! Jake has worked in marketing and media for almost two decades and loves helping people and businesses grow. Today, Jake and I dig deep into what has control of his life. He has a shadow that may be l...

We all tell stories every day. We love a good story. They are everywhere to be found; chatting with our friends, at the movies, on the news. Amazingly, the stories we tell ourselves throughout our days are the ones that have the most significant impact on how we live our lives. However, what if the shadow is the major storyteller? My guest today is Chris Templeton who is here today to help underst...

What is one thing you have bet on? Or maybe the better question is who has bet on you? Today, my guest is Casey Jarombek. Casey has resolved to abstain from compulsive gambling. over the span of 10 years. Casey blew thousands of dollars on blackjack and poker at the casinos and, in turn, fell on hard times. before getting clean. Casey would do anything he needed to, including manipulating friends...

Is there hope in the shadow? My guest is Charity Williams she shares where you can find help in the shadow. She is a burst of joy. She is a powerful woman with a big heart. She is an overcomer, having walked through her own difficult life circumstances. one of her passions is to walk with others through their own difficult moments. She is an entrepreneur, artist, mama of two, and a happy wife for...

Do you dream of life as an heir to a majestic empire but wake up to the nightmare of a tormented, broken, and desperate reality? Experiencing the magnificent, eternal Kingdom should be a daily routine. Yet when the soil of yesterday's fray dulls life's luster, we miss out on its hope and promise. Is this you? My guest today is author, Leah Fort. She wants you to walk out of the shadow of past hurt...

"Deny thy father and refuse thy name. If thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, ... Or else, if you won't change your name, just swear you love me and I'll stop being a Capulet." Famous words that were spoken by Juliet. Can one really deny thy father's name? For my guest today, maybe at times he wanted to? His name is Jay Bakker. For some that name rings all kinds of bells for others it may not. You...

Have you ever traded something? What was it? Was it worth the trade? My guest this week is Joanne. She is a young woman that all she ever wanted to be was a mom. However, along the way, Joanne would walk away from the community around her and trade it for a life of drugs. This story has a slight turn when Joanne meets my guest from last week.  Join me as I try on Joanne's Blowfish shoes.  • Rememb...

In 1982, the phrase "Just Say No" to drugs first emerged when Nancy Reagan was visiting Longfellow Elementary School in Oakland, California. However, is that still the answer? My guest today Christina Dent has a different message. Christina is the founder & president of "End It For Good", a nonprofit doing education and advocacy towards a health-centered approach to drugs and addiction. After seve...

Everyone loves a great comeback story right? My guest today is Mike Van Pelt and he is a men’s life coach known as the "Comeback Coach”. Mike, is also the creator and host of the True Man podcast. Mike's experience and passion for coaching, guiding, and mentoring men have come from his involvement in leading Christian men’s groups along with his own journey to "take back" his life and achieve succ...

Social media is brilliant and obscene. It sharpens the mind and dulls it. It brings nations together and tears them apart. It perpetuates, reveals, and repairs injustice. It is an untamed beast upon which we can only hope to ride, but never quite corral. What is it doing to us? My guest today is Chris Martin. Chirs is a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, an...

Dancing in my mind is one of those beautiful and yet, awkward activities in life. My guest today is Laura Padgett. She loves to dance. Today, Laura shares the dangers of dancing with the shadow. Laura grew up in an environment where she found herself questioning her worth and value. Laura is on a mission, to make sure you don't ever have to worry about being asked to dance with the shadow. Join me...

Life is full of hurts and betrayals, especially when you are involved in ministry. Talk to any pastor who has been in ministry long enough and you will discover that they probably have the scars to show for it.  My guest today is  no exception. Scott Distler is the author of " The Cave: When Ministry Becomes Misery".   Scott, shares about his time in the cave of shadows, and how he got out. Join m...

Welcome to season 10 called the “Shadows”.  • Are you a parent? My guest today is Lori Wildenberg. Who’s a licensed parent and family educator and author of  6 parenting books. Lori believes strongly that young people today are under attack. She wants parents to know there is hope within the shadow. Have you heard your young person say these statements? “I’m such a failure.” “No one cares about me...

Today is our season finale! While it’s always hard to finish a season, this week’s finale is special. My guest this week, Marilyn, shares her tremendous heart for the hurting. She has spent her adult life taking care of children. From taking in her young nieces to provide love and support during a challenging time, to running daycares for various churches and caring for the needs of other families...

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU! Over the course of this podcast, the executive producer, Garrett has helped to produce some amazing episodes. In this episode, Garrett tries on his hosting shoes. Today, he cohosts as we sit around the tree and reminisce about the last year and do some deep diving into looking at is enough for Christmas. Join us as Garrett walks in my oversized Jordan slippers. • Remember w...

Restoration is defined as returning to a former position or condition. Many people have made a business out of restoring old things and making them new again. This week, my guest is Tom Cook, a guest I have known for over a decade. This week’s episode not only discusses restoration, but provided a special opportunity to allow a reconnection that was amazing and unexpected. Join me as we try on Tom...

What if you were suffering from depression while in a foreign country and felt like you were unable to share that?  My guest today is Ellen Rosenberger. She and her husband, Luke, have served the people of Nicaragua as missionaries. While they were there, Ellen struggled with depression. Today, she shares her experiences and that no one needs to struggle with the pain of depression. In addition, s...

Have you ever felt like you just weren’t enough for your own family? My guest today is Jerry Dugan host of Beyond the Rut Podcast, a show about helping Christian men pursue their dreams without compromising their faith, family, or health. Jerry today shares his own story of life growing up through divorce, his dad’s attempted suicide, and how combat has built-in him resilience and perspective that...

Are you enough to stand on your own? Today’s guest is Julie Holmquist. Julie is a podcast host of the show Kairos Moments. Julie is also an author and Bible teacher. Julie has been gifted with deep insight into the Bible with practical application and encouragement through prophetic. In addition, Julie empowers women to go all-in with their faith and follow their calling. Julie encourages women to...

"Aging former punk rock icon. Egomaniac with an inferiority complex. Lackluster husband, but above average father. Passionately curious. Dopeless hope feind. If I were rich they’d call me eccentric… but I’m not, so just call me weird." On today’s episode join me as I walk in the shoes of a person I met a few months back that absolutely intrigued me. Steven Yetter has walked some very challenging r...

From a young age, Todd Marinovich was groomed to be an amazing athlete. Todd’s story has been well chronicled. From helping USC win the 1991 Rose Bowl, to a first-round draft pick in the NFL, to Todd's battle with drugs and even jail. Today, I’m honored to share a different part of Todd’s story. Todd now shares the lessons he has learned along the way both from life and football, and how music and...

My guest today is Nichole Biskeborn. She is a mother of two awesome children first and foremost. Nichole is a business owner of a wellness studio specializing in nutrition and corrective massage. She is also a physical therapist assistant and an elite personal trainer. She has wondered for years is she strong enough to overcome a eating disorder. Nichole, shares how she came through it at how is e...

With 25 years of radio experience and his strong Christian faith and a really cool “Australian accent.” My guest this week is Rodney Olsen. Who is a husband, father, cyclist, blogger, and podcast host of Bleeding Daylight. He has also crossed Australia 6 times by bike as well as cycling in Canada and made 2 trips to cycle in India. All of that doesn’t come close to Rodney’s faith in Jesus. Rodney,...

Thirty years, four months, and two days after she said, "i do,” Karen DeArmond Gardner left an abusive marriage. Today Karen is a trauma advocate for women who are in or have left abusive marriages. Karen is also the author of “Hope For Healing From Domestic Abuse.” Karen is a truth teller and myth buster about domestic abuse. She is also the founder of anotheronefree.com Where she provides help f...