Road Noise

In this episode, we go back in time to Rapid City, South Dakota, where Sheldon had preached his first sermon, and discuss the transition taking place from morning Vacation Bible Schools to evening ones. We also talk about the emergency evacuation to the basement of the church due to a tornado warning. Lastly, we explore the route to Alaska from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and point out that there is o...

On this episode of 'Road Noise', we learn about dad's trapping trip in Alaska and chopping wood for a Christian camp. We also hear about a moose hit by a car, a bus trip to camp, and a blueberry picking experience with a young camper. Finally, we reflect on how God has used camp experiences to connect ministry with hundreds of kids, and the magical time of being surrounded by the beauty of Alaska...

n this episode, my father Sheldon and I looked back on his first year of full-time ministry, which happened in Alaska. He visited churches and did vacation bible schools, and started a life-long friendship with a couple named Chuck and Ivy. We also talked about the impact of hospitality and how it can extend beyond a single meal. We also touched on the beauty of Alaska and how it seems to be on ev...

In this episode, we discussed the first season of full-time ministry and the trip to Alaska, where the missionary scene was much different than the Lower forty-eight due to technology and infrastructure. We also discussed how Alaska was still known as the last frontier and how missionaries were developing a bad name as communication improved and people could no longer just come and hide. We also s...

In this episode of Road Noise, we look back on a teenage girl's birthday, leading to a discussion about independence and conflict in ministry. We also discussed how God's justice and patience work together. Finally, we're reminded that it is okay to not have everything go according to plan and that perseverance and embracing God's provision will help to carry us through even the toughest of times.

In this podcast episode, Sheldon shares a story about when they were setting up for a program a wire broke off from the speaker. Sheldon was able to make a temporary fix with his pocket knife. Later, they were invited to a family's house for lunch, where the host offered a soldering gun to make a more permanent fix. This story reflects God's faithfulness, even in difficult and unexpected circumsta...

In this episode of 'Road Noise' we discuss the logistics of starting a ministry and gathering a team. We also talk about how God provided Sheldon and Victoria with a twelve-passenger van at the last minute to complete the tour. Finally, we encourage listeners to step out of the boat and see how God will provide. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about faith and following God's call!

In this episode I sit down with my father Sheldon to discuss their recent five week tour that spanned over 5,000 miles and 16 states. We reflect on their honeymoon journey that inspired their first puppet stage, which they still have today. We also discuss the Sheldon's experience of studying theatre and puppetry at Western Michigan University and how they used innovative methods to combine theatr...

In this episode of Road Noise, I talk with my father Sheldon about his experience in college, getting involved in drama and speech classes, and his first camp experience as a counselor at Lake Ann Camp. We also discuss the beginnings of his puppet ministry and how he juggled married life and ministry. Finally, we look forward to the upcoming full-time ministry, which will involve building a puppet...

In this episode of 'Road Noise', we discuss my father's transition after the passing of his father and how he took care of his mother and sister. We also discuss his introduction to the world of theater and puppetry, how puppetry began to emerge in the pop culture scene at the same time. 008

In this episode, Sheldon shares about a badge-making shop he came across in Japan, where he designed a patch with a spear as a foreshadowing of a future event. In a life-defining moment, Sheldon had to make a choice in response to tragedy, and how seeking God's will can lead guide you through hardship. Tune in to Road Noise to hear our full conversation! 007

In this podcast episode, Sheldon reflects on his experience of seeking a church home in Anchorage, attending three churches a week. He explores a detour to Japan to purchase a sound system for a music group, and the culture of Japan and the rebuilding that occurred after World War Two. We end the podcast by discussing the importance of taking time to grow and learn, and the realization that we don...

In this episode Sheldon recounts his experiences: being sworn in, being indoctrinated by a drill sergeant, visiting the Alamo, and being offered the opportunity to take a bypass test that would determine his assignment. He also reflects on how a mission-mindset helped him through his US Air Force experience, and the importance of seeking God's will and direction in life.  005

In this episode, we travel from South Dakota to Michigan, on the way to Nashville Tennessee in a 1961 Ford Falcon. We'll make a few detours and end up facing the draft for the Vietnam War. We also discuss how God can use disruptive events in our lives to make drastic changes in a short amount of time. 004

In this episode, Sheldon shares his journey from high school to South Dakota to Nashville, Tennessee, and the irony of his ministry journey beginning in a travel trailer. Stick around to the end as he encourages listeners to take initiative and pursue their gifts, so God can guide them on their journey. 003

In this episode of Road Noise, we start by discussing my dad's story of graduating high school and feeling called to ministry, yet lacking the skillset to pursue it. He reflect on the challenges associated with moving from Michigan and being homeless back in South Dakota. We then look at how to discern God's will for our lives, suggesting God uses three things to direct us: other people, our own g...

In this episode, Sheldon shares how he felt called to ministry in his teenage years, and how his church and family provided him with the opportunity to explore this calling. He also discuss three methods God uses to direct people, and the story of a fateful moment when he was on a journey back to South Dakota. He'll explain how this moment motivated him to create a ministry to help those who may n...