Spirituality Adventures

In this podcast episode, I interview Brian Sumner, a pastor/evangelist from Liverpool, England who moved to America when he was age 15 to pursue a career as a professional skateboarder. Brian turned professional at the age of 19 and skateboarded for some of the biggest companies like Birdhouse, Airwalk, Adio, Fender Guitars, Truth Soul Armor, and Reliance Skateboards. He spent many summers traveli...

In this episode, I interview three of the five Thompson siblings—Jordan Taylor Thompson, Jake Wells Thompson, and Brooke Cherith Thompson. While growing up, the whole family traveled throughout America singing gospel music in evangelical, fundamentalist churches. After a difficult church experience, the whole family went through times of doubt, questions, and unbelief concerning their faith journe...

In this podcast episode, I interview Steve Sjogren who is an author, teacher, and activist for kindness. I am grateful to count Steve as a friend and mentor in showing God’s love in practical ways, no strings attached. I have quoted Steve on numerous occasions: “Small things done with great love will change the world.” Steve is the author of the book Conspiracy of Kindness, which has catalyzed the...

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In this podcast episode, I interview Claas P. Jambor who is a singer/songwriter/producer from Germany residing in Kansas City. Claas has been featured on German MTV, has toured and performed in Europe, America, Australia, Africa, and Asia, and has led worship in churches and music festivals around the world. He’s delightfully unconventional and thinks outside the box. I’m grateful for his friendsh...

In this podcast episode, I interview Tiffany Woodruff, CEO and Founder of thriftedtiff LLC, which is one of the only sustainable female ran streetwear brands. Tiffany personally designs and executes handmade adjustments to secondhand, high end streetwear items one by one. The intent of the brand is to create a culture of inclusivity by bridging the gap for women in the streetwear community but als...

In this podcast episode, I interview Alan Dietrich, COO of Sporting KC. In 1990, Alan moved to Kansas City to work at Cerner as their Chief Marketing Officer. After thirteen years with Cerner, Alan served as a local church pastor and worked with Global Orphan Project. About ten years ago, Neil Patterson recruited Alan to be COO of Sporting KC. In this interview, Alan distills the leadership lesson...

In this podcast episode, I interview US Air Force fighter pilot, Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger. At the age of twenty-seven, Barry was shot down over Hanoi, North Vietnam, right into the arms of American enemies. As a prisoner of war in the “Hanoi Hilton” for six and a half years, Barry refused to disclose US military secrets—a choice which earned him ongoing torture. To survive, he and his comrades sa...

In this podcast episode, I interview Dillon Johnson who is a teacher and session/live performance drummer. Dillon currently lives in Nashville where he teaches students at Nashville School of Rock. He is currently on tour with American Idol contestant and Christian musician, Colton Dixon. I met Dillon when he was a student in high school and playing drums at Vineyard Church. Be sure and check out...

In this episode, I interview Rachel McMillan who is currently a wedding singer with KC FLO. She was the singer/songwriter for the band Parvenu, and she is working on new music for a new project coming soon. From makeup artist to songwriter, Rachel has always sought to follow her passion and entrepreneurial spirit. Creativity is at the core of her spirituality as she seeks to connect with audiences...

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In this podcast episode, I interview Marina Delfina Diaz, who is a local business owner in Kansas City, Missouri. Marina grew up in a difficult religious environment and left home when she was sixteen. While growing up and leaving home, she found some of her greatest passions in outdoor adventures like snowboarding, hiking, cycling, parasailing, and surfing. This past summer (2021), Marina and a f...

In this podcast episode, I interview the founder and CEO of Harbor Media Productions and father of seven awesome children, Matt Cox. Matt is one of the most talented and creative people I know. At an early age, Matt was drawn to music, film, and video as creative expressions, learning to play multiple instruments and interning in a video company in Kansas. His life changed dramatically when he bec...

In this podcast episode, I interview Adam Roberts who is Co-Operator/Owner of Screenland Armour Theatre in North Kansas City, Missouri. Adam personally curates all the movies shown in the four theaters of Screenland Armour—a combination of new releases, independent films, and movie classics. Adam is also a film writer, director, producer, editor, and cinematographer and founder of Waste of Mind Fi...

In this episode, Spirituality Adventures podcast host, Fred Herron, shares a teaching on one of his favorite parables of Jesus—The Good Samaritan. This is one of Jesus’ “Irreligious Parables,” which simply means it upset the most religious people of his day. This parable emphasizes the importance of grace, radical inclusion, and “A Gospel for Misfits.” Get a glimpse into the radical nature of grac...

Tom Langhofer is the Pastor of Recovery at Church of the Resurrection. Tom shares his journey of recovery from alcoholism and how God called him into pastoral ministry. Adam Hamilton introduced me to Tom, and I am so thankful for his life and ministry. Over two years ago Tom’s daughter, Erin Langhofer, was shot and killed as she stood near food trucks during a First Friday event. It was a fight be...