The Way is Wild

In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca Propst founder of Local MPact. Rebecca shares with us about her journey with the loss of her baby. She shares with us how the Lord brought grace and healing to her in the most awful season of her life. She also shares how the worst pain of her life has now become her passion and mission. She launched Local MPact to care for women who have suffered infant l...

In this episode, we sit down with our good friends Gabe and Tifani Black.  They own and operate multiple locations of Shadrachs Coffee in Paragould, Ar. During our conversation, they share with us how the Lord brought them together and how they got into the caffeine business. They also share with us about the journey of faith it took to open their first location and the ongoing trust in Jesus it t...

In this episode we sit down with Natalie Britton. Natalie shares with us about having an abortion when she was a teenager and the journey with Jesus she has been on since. She shares how Christ worked to heal her and how He has now called her to launch a ministry called Restored Whole ( https://www.restoredwhole.co/ ) dedicated to serving and equipping women who have also had an abortion. Natalie...

In this episode we sit down with the one and only Jon Tyson! Jon shares with us about his journey over the last few years about starting Forming Men with Jefferson Bethke. He also shares about launching the Primal Path - an intentional multi-year discipleship journey for fathers and sons. Jon also shares about a NEW curriculum he has launched for fathers who have DAUGHTERS called Raising Resilient...

In this episode, we sit down with Chris and Jenni Graebe. They are the authors of The Rhythm of Us and hosts of the The Rhythm of Us podcast. We had a blast hearing more of their story as well as gleaning valuable truths for our own marriage. The Graebes are passionate about helping couples build healthy rhythms for lasting marriages. You'll love our conversation with the Chris and Jenni!   T...

In this episode, we sit down with Ian McCready to hear his remarkable story. Ian was addicted to video games for nearly two decades and shares with us the tole it took on his life and relationship with Jesus. Now, Ian leads a ministry called SELFCTRL, a project dedicated to helping students and parents understand the power of video games/technology as well as sharing practical helps to maintain a...

In this episode, we sit down with Sharon Jaynes. Sharon is the founder of Proverbs 31 Ministries, author of nearly 30 books, speaker, and overall GOAT! She shares with us her amazing testimony, how a simple mother and neighbor changed her life, and all that the Lord has allowed her to do over the last 30+years of ministry. Sharon is a blessing to thousands of people all over the world and we know...

In this episode, we sit down with our good friends Brandon and Mandi Jernigan. The Jernigans share with us about the hardest time of their life when they experienced one of their sons running away from them and Jesus to pursue a life of addiction. They also share with us how faithful and good the Lord was to both them and their son. They share about how this entire trial has now actually blessed t...

In this episode we sit down with Hazen Audel. Hazen is the star of the hit Disney+ and National Geographic show Primal Survivor. He shares with us about how his childhood curiosity for nature ultimately led him to become the show's star. Hazen recently gave his life to Jesus and He shares with us about his honest pursuit of Jesus, his love and confusion with the local church, and his genuine...

In this episode, we sit down with our new friend Dylan Cochran. Dylan is a musician, producer for Primal Survivor, leader of 333 Production Studios, and leads worship. Dylan shares with us the amazing story of his life. Growing up Dylan experienced abandonment, abuse, and personal disaster after disaster. In the midst of all this, he found a safe place within the walls of a local church and ultima...

In this episode, we sit down with Meshali Mitchell. Meshali is an acclaimed photographer, story-teller, faith-based speaker, and entrepreneur.  During our time with her she shares about her Arkansas roots, her journey to Jesus, discovering her passion for photography, and her love for her hometown donut shop Spudnuts! We also talk about her journey to restore a Texas farmhouse room by room which u...

In this episode we sit down with local legend and our dear friend Phil Tolsen. Phil shares the amazing story of his rebellion and return to the Lord. He also shares about the power of a praying mother in his life. Phil is also an avid fly-fisherman and shares about how fly-fishing help heal the years of rebellion along with some of his favorite moments on the water. Phil is everyone's grandpa...

In this episode we sit down with Duane Hada. He is a legendary artist, fly-fisherman, and ministry leader. Duane shares with us about his life growing up in the Ozark mountains, how he got into art and fly-fishing, and how God led him to launch Cross Trail Outfitters. He shares about CTO and what it's doing to disciple young men who don't have fathers. Duane's episode will inspire y...

In this episode we sit down with Megan Brown. Megan shares with us the story and mission behind her non-profit ministry Hope Found NEA which seeks to end human trafficking and minister to those coming out of it in north east Arkansas. This episode will inspire you to fight for justice and join others who are doing the same. Enjoy our conversation with Megan! Thanks again for listening! Journey wit...

In this episode we sit down with Laura Leigh Rogers. Laura Leigh landed her dream role in 2020 on Broadway only to have Covid shut down everything and shatter her dreams of being a Broadway star. However, Laura Leigh shares how Jesus had other plans for her. She has now launched a discipleship-focused ministry called Rise Collective. Enjoy her story! Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by...

In this episode we sit down with Toby and Cari Trotter. They talk with us about the most difficult season they ever been through. They also share how they brought their kids in on this difficult journey and how they all grew as a family and as disciples of Jesus during this season. The Trotters are resilient and hilarious. You will enjoy our conversation with them.  Thanks again for listening! Jou...

In this episode we sit down Susie Everett. Susie and her husband Dwight have built from the ground up one of the largest car dealerships in the nation. However, in this episode we talk about how Susie has used both her financial and professional success to build God's Kingdom in very unique ways. We talk about how her parents influenced her ministry today and how she is impacting women in Ark...

In this episode, we sit down with Abby Kuykendall to talk about her passion for all things hospitality and why that matters for the church. We also talk about how hospitality is not just a thing for Pinterest moms to get into, but how men can display manly hospitality and why that is important for homes and the church. Abby is the author of The Living Table and has a calling to inspire and equip p...

In this conversation, we sit down with our friends Dale and Jacie Wallace. Dale is a college pastor and shares about what parents need to know and do before their kid ever makes it to college. He also shares about a new discipleship resource he developed for himself and how it went viral to become a helpful tool for many others in their walk with Jesus. Jacie shares about her ministry to unreached...

In this conversation, we sit down with our new friend Kenny Sanderfer. Kenny is a therapist/counselor and has nearly 4 decades of work with married couples. He is a relationship genius and shares with us what he has seen are the major issues with most couples. He also shares how to overcome these issues to become the couple you have always dreamed of becoming for the glory of God and the good of e...

In this conversation, we sit down with our friends Jacob and Julia Petersen. These two share about their God-ordained rise to becoming social media influencers with millions of followers. They share about how God is using them in the greatest mission field on the planet - the internet. They also talk about how each one of us can use our influence to build the Kingdom. You will love getting to know...

In this episode, we sit down with our new friend Emily Allen. In this conversation, we hear about the absolute worst day of Emily and her family's life. She walks through the emotional toil that day created for her family and how the worst day of her life ignited her life's work to impact the homeless.  Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our website at thewayiswi...

In this conversation, we sit down with our good friend Chris Burgess. Chris is a Kingdom storyteller and has written and produced multiple documentaries highlighting what God is doing all over the world. Most recently he produced Home By Sunday, an amazing documentary about Casting Crowns. You will love hearing from Chris Burgess!   Thanks again for listening! Journey with us by checking out our w...

In this episode, we sit down with Lee Cooper. Lee is the co-founder and chief visionary for King's Ranch. She shares with us a truly remarkable story of how Jesus led her and her husband to launch King's Ranch and gives a beautiful overview of how He has been using it for His glory. Lee also shares timeless wisdom with us about following Jesus, caring for others, stepping out in faith, a...

In this episode, we sit down with Jefferson and Alyssa Bethke. We hear about their most recent move from Maui to Franklin, TN and how different the South is to Hawaii. Then we talk with them about both of their most recent books. First, we discuss Alyssa's new book that drops in September called When Doing It All Is Undoing You. After that we talk about Jefferson's most recent book for m...