Restless The Podcast

Bob is a 58 year old father of three, and husband. Growing up he had a rather "normal" childhood, besides suffering through the divorce of his parents. Upon reaching adulthood he began to experience challenges within his own family, and his pushed him away from the idea of faith. Regardless he still had a desire to know the truth about life. As he searched and journeyed he came to ask a better que...

Kurt adopted as an infant was raised by two loving parents. His growing up years was like most boys, all seemed normal, he made the high school football team and was being noticed by the coaches when things were about to change. In the spring of his junior year his adopted dad became ill and soon died of cancer. Shaken by the event he pushed through his senior year. In fact, football provided a pl...

The story of coach Joe, a seasoned veteran whose successes over the last 40 years as a Young Life staff person and lacrosse coach has forever changed the trajectory of hundreds of high school students. Listen to his compelling story as he shares his journey in ministry and multiple undefeated lacrosse seasons using the same principle “loving kids and giving himself away” in the same way that impac...

Jim is a fifty seven year old self employed worker and lover of concrete. He is the proud father of two, the grandfather of five, and in his own words married to a wonderful wife. However, Jim's upbringing began to haunt his future. It almost did not end happily ever after for his family, thanks to his own doing because of his dependency on drugs and alcohol. Listen to hear the story abo...

How do we rediscover the relationships we were made for? How can we return to place of lasting and meaningful friendships? Let us know and be known. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is a 62 year old father of 4. He loves waterskiing, boating, and tech. However in 2016 Joe's life was forever changed when he suffered a heart attack and began a a difficult process of survival until he could receive a heart transplant. However it wasn't just his physical heart that was changed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happened to the concept of relationships? Why does our online and connected world feel just the opposite? How do we truly know and be known? Were we really made for relationships? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikki's story is one of suppressing pain, anger, and shame for years after she was sexually assaulted. For a long time she went on trying to ignore it, until it came rushing back threatening her own wellbeing, and her relationships with her family, and friends. Thankfully it was during this time that Nikki sought help and learned that it is not time who possesses the healing hands, and what the me...

CJ’s story is one of deep mental and spiritual suffering in what she describes as a very “dark pit" of depression, anxiety, and a loss of her will to live. She felt cut off and abandoned by family, friends, and even God. However pain was not her purpose, listen as she tells how an unbearable isolation was transformed into an immaculate intimacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Why did we choose the name 'Restless?" To what exactly does it speak to within ourselves? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can the Christmas season teach us about suffering when it was supposed to be joyful? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.