The Trail: Encounters

In Episode 10, we explored the question, “Where do we look when we see injustice around us?” Given the negative bias that we often find in the news and social media, this question is becoming increasingly relevant each day. In Episode 11, we are taking the next step in this discussion as we investigate a question that gets asked quite often, maybe more than we would like to admit. What do we do wh...

With the overwhelming amount of negative news on social media, global conflicts, and national uncertainties, questions about the end of the world are on the rise. However, this is not a new phenomenon. In fact, these questions have often come in cycles over the centuries. In  Episode 9  of The Trail: Encounters, we want to take a step back and ask a more fundamental question: Why? What motives lie...

With the overwhelming amount of negative news on social media, global conflicts, and national uncertainties, questions about the end of the world are on the rise. However, this is not a new phenomenon. In fact, these questions have often come in cycles over the centuries. In Episode 9 of The Trail: Encounters, we want to take a step back and ask a more fundamental question: Why? What motives lie b...

In our 8th episode of The Trail: Encounters , we will explore the story of Lazarus and why the same statement from Mary and Martha elicits such differing responses from Jesus. Also, we will ask why Jesus weeps if He knows that He has come to Bethany to raise Lazarus from the dead? 

Join us for a powerful interview with Chaplain (Major) Nick Stavlund. We will be discussing Nick's ministry in the US Army and his journey to becoming an Anglican Priest.

In our 6th episode of The Trail: Encounters , we will explore the power and majesty of the Lord’s Prayer from a slightly different perspective. Immediately before the prayer in Matthew 6, Jesus tells us to “pray then in this way.” What does this mean? And, how does the Lord’s Prayer provide a model of our relationship with “Our Father?” The Trail: Encounters is designed to be a journey that we wan...

Join us for a special interview with Laura Morett from Survivor: Samoa and Survivor: Blood vs. Water. Learn how Laura’s faith guided her throughout her experiences on the show and afterward.  The Trail: Encounters is designed to be a journey that we want to take with you. So, we would love to hear your questions, and we will do our best to highlight them on future episodes of The Trail: Encounters...

In Episode 4 of our new podcast, The Trail: Encounters, we explore the story of the Tower of Babel. Too often, we focus our attention on the tower itself. “How tall was the tower? Were the builders really trying to reach heaven?” But, more relevant questions for us may be, “Why did they build it? What was the driving force behind its construction?” We take a deep dive into these questions in Episo...

In Episode 3 of our new podcast, The Trail: Encounters, we explore the very first chapter of the Bible, Genesis 1 and the powerful story of creation. Despite its simplicity and beauty, this passage, has sparked no shortage of controversy. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore this account of creation, driven by a singular question. “What did the author of Genesis 1 want us to know about God...

Welcome to our second episode on The Trail: Encounters. In this episode, we will explore the question, "Can we trust the science?" We hope you will join is for this important discussion. The Trail: Encounters is designed to be a journey that we want to take with you. So we would love to hear your questions and we will do our best to highlight them here on Trail Encounters. If you are loo...

Welcome to our first episode on The Trail: Encounters! We start off with a a fundamental question. Is the Bible as we have received it and ready it trustworthy? We hope you will join is for this important discussion. Also, The Trail: Encounters is designed to be a journey that we want to take with you. So we would love to hear your questions and we will do our best to highlight them here on Trail...

We are Frank and Stacy Shirvinski and we would like to invite you to our new podcast called The Trail: Encounters! Each week we will be discussing questions from the Bible and the Christian faith that have come from you. Also, we will interview incredible and interesting people from all walks of life who are living out their faith in powerful ways. This is a journey that we want to take with you....

We are Frank and Stacy Shirvinski and we would like to invite you to our new podcast called The Trail: Encounters! Each week we will be discussing questions from the Bible and the Christian faith that have come from you. Also, we will interview incredible and interesting people from all walks of life who are living out their faith in powerful ways. This is a journey that we want to take with you....