The Ride of Your Life Podcast

Welcome to the season 5 finale of The ROYL Podcast! This week on the ROYL Podcast in honor of the 4th of July and this being our final episode for this season, we are having a rewind episode were we revisit one of Donnie's favorite episodes from the past 5 seasons with guests Rick and Jane McKinney, authors of the book: And... So We Walked. In this episode, Donnie and the McKinney's talk a...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, we are joined in the virtual by an artistic mastermind extraordinaire, Jennifer Himes! In this episode, Donnie and Jennifer cover all things art and theme parks. From puppets to painting murals to EPIC UNIVERSE and so much more, we talk about all the amazing and magical things Jennifer does with the help of her purlicue! Connect with Jennifer: purlicuemagic.com Learn...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, we are joined in the virtual by a very special guest, one who is no stranger to the ROYL Podcast, Allen Green! Allen is the Senior Design Director for Answer in Genesis and a former ride op at Kings Island. In this episode, Donnie and Allen recap Spark at the Ark and even talk about some recent AND future projects/attractions coming to the Ark Encounter and Creation...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, we are joined in the virtual by Brendan Burke, host of the Christian Music Bros Podcast! In this episode, Donnie and Brendan talk all things Christian music and discuss what is next for the podcast! Connect with Brendan & the Christian Music Bros Podcast: linktr.ee/thechristianmusicbros Learn more about Spark at The Ark 2026 & purchase your ticket: arkencount...

Thanks for joining our exclusive live broadcast of the ROYL Podcast! This week on the ROYL Podcast, Donnie shares a trip report from a recent trip to Washington DC (including the Museum of the Bible), Busch Gardens Williamsburg & Kings Dominion! Check out Donnie's vlog channel - Epic Destinations: youtube.com/@epicdestinationsvlogsLearn more about Spark at The Ark 2026 & purchase your...

Thanks for joining our exclusive live broadcast of the ROYL Podcast! This week on the ROYL Podcast, Donnie shares with us his thoughts and experience at the 2025 Spark at the Ark conference at Answers in Genesis' Ark Encounter and Creation Museum! Join us on Monday, June 2 to hear even more about this amazing conference and what you can expect from AIG in the future with our friend, Allen Gree...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, we are joined in the virtual by author and writing coach, Tracy Crump! In this, Donnie and Tracy talk about the lessons she has learned during her time in the nursing field, her writing journey, a ministry she had at her local fair and even Elvis (that's right, you'll have to listen to this episode to see why the King of Rock N Roll shows up! ) Connect with T...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, we are joined in the virtual by a BEAST of a guest! Not only is she an amazing social media content creator for Six Flags, she is an amazing human being. On this episode of the podcast, Donnie sits down with special guest Elizabeth Nadeau to talk social media, marketing, music, weight loss motivation, Disney and most importantly the goodness of our amazing God! Conne...

This week on the 100th episode of the ROYL Podcast, we are celebrating 2 years of God’s faithfulness to ROYL, looking back at some of Donnie’s favorite moments from the podcast, answering your questions, announcing the winner of the giveaway and so much more! Learn more about Spark at The Ark & purchase your ticket: arkencounter.com/spark Planning your next trip or adventure & looking for...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, we are joined in the virtual again by Donnie's brother, Zach! In this episode, Donnie and Zach talk apologetics and having an answer for why we believe what we believe. They also answer your questions from a recent post over on Instagram! Learn more about Spark at The Ark & purchase your ticket: arkencounter.com/spark Planning your next trip or adventure &amp...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, we are joined in the virtual studio by someone who is no stranger to the ROYL Podcast, THE Mike Basko! In this episode, Donnie catches up with Mike to see what he has been up to and discusses some of the awesome opportunities the Lord has allowed him to have since graduating college including starting his own podcast, The FunTime Coasters Podcast. Connect with Mike:...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, we head to the mountains to talk with our guest, McKenzie (Kenzie) Smith of Messages From The Mountains! In this week’s episode, Donnie & Kenzie talk about the beauty of God’s creation,, the importance of the valleys of life, the power of God’s forgiveness and so much more. Connect with Kenzie: https://messagesfromthemountain.com/  https://www.facebook.com/profil...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, we are joined in the virtual studio by Kyle Lindner of Lindner Design Co., Little Light Supply Co and Coaster 101! In this week’s episode, Donnie and Kyle talk about God’s perfect plan for our lives, the power of fostering/adoption, graphic design and of course… COASTERS! Connect with Kyle:  instagram.com/lindner_design kylelindner.myportfolio.com instagram.com/littl...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, we are excited to have our good friends Clint and Katie Kriner join us in the virtual studio to talk all things parks, coasters and most importantly the goodness of our God! Also, Katie will also be answering your questions submitted on our social media pages! Connect with Katie: instagram.com/katies._.coasters youtube.com/@KatiesCoasters tiktok.com/@katies._.coaster...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, we are joined in the virtual studio by author Kyle Nance! In this episode, Donnie and Kyle talk his two books: When The Road is Narrow & Sam and Dad Learn Colors, the power of the Gospel and the need for discipleship. Connect with Kyle: kylenance.comfacebook.com/kyle.nance.authorLearn more about Spark at The Ark & purchase your ticket: arkencounter.com/sparkP...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, we are joined in the virtual studio by Grace of Grace Adventures! In this episode, Donnie and Grace talk coasters, Rock the Universe, parks, content and what God is going in her life right now. Connect with Grace: instagram.com/graceadventure.s youtube.com/@graceadventure_s tiktok.com/@graceadventure.s x.com/graceadventur Learn more about Spark at The Ark & purch...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, we are joined in the virtual studio by Jacob Johnson! Jacob is the writer and host of a clean sketch comedy podcast - Main Street Music Show. and has spent 15 years in Christian film industry, directing two features and many award-winning short films. In this episode, Donnie and Jacob talk about giving back the talents and gifts the Lord has given us and using them f...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, we are joined in the virtual studio by podcast host and author, Zach Rippey! In this episode, Donnie and Zach talk about the I Like Birds podcast and how God has used it to reach listeners who need Him the most. Zach challenges listeners to use their platform of influence to give God the glory and make Him known to all those they may connect with. Connect with Zach:...

This week on the ROYL Podcast, Donnie lays out what we can expect for ROYL in 2025. From the content on our social media channels to the future of the podcast, we are excited to see what God has in store for this year! Learn more about Spark at The Ark & purchase your ticket: arkencounter.com/spark Planning your next trip or adventure & looking for a place to stay? Learn more & book wi...

What is joy? In the season 5 premier of the ROYL Podcast, we are joined in the virtual studio by Andy Buckwalter, the author of The Joy Journey and the host of the Joy Journey podcast to discuss what is true joy and how the only source of joy is Jesus. Connect with Andy: facebook.com/AndyBuckwalterAuthor instagram.com/andy.buckwalter youtube.com/@andybuckwalter tiktok.com/@andy_buckwalter Learn mo...

Merry Christmas! Enjoy this special bonus Christmas episode with our good friend, Kate Stanford! Donnie & Kate sit down to talk about the Christmas season as well as her newest single "Mary Did You Know?" and Christmas album. Connect with Kate:  katestanfordmusic.com facebook.com/katestanfordmusic youtube.com/channel/UC77qypb0RDT3d7iXUVJWMMw instagram.com/katestanfordmusic Kate's Recommendatio...

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Welcome to the season 4 finale of The ROYL Podcast! This week, Donnie is joined in the virtual studio by Tracy Herold, the host of the Toon My Heart Podcast which takes your favorite animated movies and looks at them through a “Biblical lens”! In this episode we talk about the podcast, our favorite animated movies and how to protect our homes from bad media. Connect with Tracy & Toon My Heart:...

Welcome to this week's episode of The ROYL Podcast! This week on the ROYL Podcast, Donnie is joined in the virtual studio by Simon Isaac aka Savage Simon! In this episode we talk about Simon’s music, YouTube content, what God is doing in his life and his plans for the future!  Connect with Simon:  https://linktr.ee/savageimon https://youtube.com/@rollercoastercrafter Learn more about Spark at The...

Welcome to this week's episode of The ROYL Podcast! This week on the ROYL Podcast, Donnie is joined in the virtual studio by our good friend George Burnash aka Sir Willow! In this episode we catch up with George from his last episode on the ROYL Podcast last season (which we recommend you check out before this episode), talk about the latest theme park news and so much more!  Connect with Sir Will...