The Almost Amazing Podcast

John Litzler is an attorney focused on guiding churches and Christian non-profits through legal issues and questions. John shares with us incredible insight about the workings of the Supreme Court, the implications of the recent leak, and the importance of voting. For more information on John's work with the Texas Baptists, check out https://www.texasbaptists.org/ministries/christian-life-commissi...

Shawn Shannon is the Minister of Spiritual Formation at Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Shawn shares with us the concept of classic, personal, and unchosen spiritual disciplines, helping us understand how each plays a role in making our faith more vibrant. For more information about Shawn's ministry at Tallowood, visit https://tallowood.org/next-steps/spiritual-formation/ Make sure to rat...

Ashley Miksch is a Student Associate at the CityRise Network, focused on loving and leading teenage girls into a growing relationship with Christ. Ashley shares with us unique insight into what girls are facing. To get your student involved in the Houston area, visit https://cityrise.org/students Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

Jennifer and Justin work through a few different topics, including a Barna research finding that many Christians feel that it's wrong to share our faith, the tendency for people to keep their spritual life private, doubt, powerlessness, and prayer. The Barna article can be found here: https://www.barna.com/research/millennials-oppose-evangelism/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

Robert Underwood is the Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Community Impact at CityRise Missouri City. Robert shares with us his heart for church planting and mental health in the black community. For more information on CityRise Missouri City, visit https://cityrise.org/locations/cityrise-missouri-city/ Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

Kristen Campbell is the new Women's Ministry Director of the CityRise Network, focused on loving and leading women of all ages in their faith. Kristen shares her heart for ministry and thoughts on struggles and concerns unique to women. For more information on our Women's Ministry visit https://cityrise.org/ministries/adults/women/ Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

Kate Shellnutt is the Senior News Editor for Christianity Today, which seeks to demonstrate through all its media how the true, good, and beautiful gospel can not only transform lives but bring hope and flourishing to individuals, cultures, and communities. She shares with us her heart to inspire people to worship with the stories of God's people. For more information on Christianity Today, visit...

Rynie Badenhorst is an active member of West U Baptist, a CityRise Network Campus, and has found many ways to serve those in need both on his and own and with his family. He shares with us his heart for serving and the story of how he came to value helping others. For more information on Houston Welcomes Refugees, visit https://www.houstonwelcomesrefugees.com/ . For more information on Adventures...

Randy Guttenberger is the author of "Managing Your Crazy Self" and founder and president of Rhino Insights. Randy shares how better understanding our emotions and reflexes to tough situations can help us manage our reactions and behaviors in a positive way. To learn more about Randy and his non-profit, visit https://managingyourcrazy.com/ Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

Lori Morrow is a Worldview Coach creating resources to help people grow their faith, find their voice, and maximize their impact. She shares how she became passionate about Apologetics, and encouarages us all to better understand our faith for the sake of our walk with Jesus and the next generation. To learn more, visit https://www.thespoonfedsoul.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/c/LoriBMorrow Mak...

Laura Seifert is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, and founder of Yes Ministries, focused on drawing women closer to Jesus through teaching His truth and sharing our lives. For more information on Laura's book and ministry, check out https://www.yesministries.net/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

Jennifer and Justin set up at Dinner and Deploy, an incredible gathering where our church family can connect with our local and international partners, learning about their ministries and how to serve with them. To learn more about the partners featured in this episode and all of our other partners, check out https://cityrise.org/partners/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

Brent Gallagher and his wife own Avenu Fitness in Houston, TX, focusing on creating community as they seek to provide quality coaching towards overall health. Brent shares with us about taking small steps toward healthy sleeping and eating habits. To learn more about Avenu Fit, visit https://avenufit.com/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

Lacey Moses is the leader of Mercy House Ministries, a wife, and a mother who has face difficult seasons in life, and learned a great deal about praying for God's will when things aren't going the way you expect. To learn more about Mercy House Ministries, visit https://cityrise.org/forms/forms-mercy-house-ministries-info-request/ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

Erin Santos is a managing director of Casa de Luz Mexico, a ministry working to keep families together and lift up the name of Jesus in Primo Tapia, Mexico. Erin shares about the journey that she, her husband, and their children embarked on together over 10 years ago to start this ministry, sharing the biggest lessons she's learned from God along the way. To learn more about Casa de Luz Mexico, vi...

Kim Hudson is a Christ follower grappling with a new normal after suffering a major stroke in 2019. She shares what she has learned on this journey, and offers insight into how we can all weather the chaos that sometimes comes our way in this life. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

Mary Ann Bridgwater is the founder of Pray the Word Ministries, focused on helping believers grow in their relationship with Christ through prayer. Mary Ann shares her journey to cultivate her own prayer life, and encourages us to go to God's Word when we need guidance on how to pray. To learn more about Pray the Word Ministries, visit https://www.praytheword.org/ Make sure to rate, review, and su...

Ben and Kelli Hays are Christ followers in Houston, TX focusing on building meaningful relationships with young adults in college, the med center, and in the work force. By opening their home to guests and adoptive children, they are sharing their lives in a way that shows off the love of Christ. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!  

Karen Oak is an author, former missionary, and speaker who has dedicated her life to loving and leading people to Jesus. Karen shares with us the story behind her book, A Warm Place in the Sun,  describing some of the things she's learned through hard times, and encouraging those who are facing difficulties. To purchase her book, visit https://www.amazon.com/Karen-Oak/e/B08SY8LDJC?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r...

Jennifer and Justin announce a brief break for the holidays and share an assortment of confessions and grievances about the podcast and life. For Christmas, all we want is a review and/or rating in your podcast app!

Julissa Chappell is the Director of Operations at Casa El Buen Samaritano, creating events that minister to and reach communities all throughout Houston with the gospel and medical assistance. Julissa shares the incredible story of how God brought her and her husband their three boys according to His plan and His timing. To learn more about Casa El Buen Samaritano, visit https://www.casaelbuen.org...

Tassy Beasley is the Owner/Creator of FindItGirl, an online retailer of high quality and unique home goods. Tassy shares about starting a new endeavor after many years in upper level retail and raising four boys to love and follow Jesus.  To learn more, visit https://finditgirl.com. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

Angelina Hudson is the Executive Director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness for the Greater Houston area. Focusing on providing education and resources for those struggling with mental illness and their loved ones, Angelina shares about her work with NAMI and her personal story of navigating the mental health issues of her family. To learn more about NAMI visit https://www.namigreaterhou...

Richard and Sheri Bright are comedians, speakers, authors, and pastors focused on helping couples grow their faith and marriages through laughter. They share their story, their heart for couples seeking to strengthen their marriages, and give great insight into how we can all grow closer to God with our spouse. To learn more about their ministry, like them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ther...

Stephanie Whitfield is a Multi-Skill Journalist for KHOU11 News in Houston, TX . She shares with us the joy she finds in her career, and the way she has found a role that allows her the flexibility to partner with her husband to raise children that love Jesus. We talk about her history in journalism, what kinds of news stories that get her excited, and the importance of having mentors in our lives...