Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life

Send us Fan Mail Fear is real — but so is God’s call to courage. In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, Adam Swedenburg unpacks what it means to trust God when fear tries to take control. From Joshua’s bold obedience to Peter’s shaky steps on the water, we’ll explore how courage isn’t the absence of fear but the decision to move forward with God anyway. Learn how to recognize fea...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever prayed and felt like Heaven went quiet? In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, Adam Swedenburg unpacks what it means when God seems silent — and why His quiet seasons might be where the deepest growth happens. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and practical steps, discover how to trust God’s timing, listen differently, and find peace even when...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Adam Swedenburg is joined by special co-host Rory Paquette, host of The Power of Man, The Podcaster Nation, and Wake Up the Lions podcasts. Together, they dive into 1 Peter 3:15 and unpack what it means to live with a hope so real that people can see it — and ask about it. They talk about how to revere Christ as Lord in your heart, how to share your faith...

Send us Fan Mail Life’s trials can feel overwhelming, but God doesn’t leave us to face the fire alone. In this episode, Adam Swedenburg explores how life’s challenges refine us, how faith can grow stronger through the flames, and practical ways to stay anchored in God’s presence, promises, and people.  If you like this podcast please click on the Linktree link to check out our amazing affiliate sp...

Send us Fan Mail We all face storms — bills piling up, relationships stretched thin, health struggles, and moments when faith feels fragile. But Hebrews 6:19 reminds us that “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” In this episode, Adam Swedenburg shares: Why biblical hope is different from wishful thinkin, how Paul, Peter, and Abraham stayed anchored in God through storms,...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Bambi Lynn—life coach, motivational speaker, blogger, and two-time published author (soon to be three!). Bambi shares her incredible testimony of transformation, beginning in 1987 when, just days after nearly ending her life by jumping off a bridge, she gave her heart to Jesus. We talk about the life-saving moment when a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Miriam Diphouse McMillan—author of Sacred Balance: How Ancient Practices Can Restore Modern Minds. Miriam is a chaplain at an inpatient psychiatric hospital, an ordained minister, a writer for the Intercession of Spirituality and Mental Health, and above all, a child of God.  We dive deep into the intersection of faith and mental health, exploring ho...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you’re just… not enough? Like you’re too broken, too behind, or too messy to be used by God? In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg takes us deep into the heart of that struggle—and reminds us of a greater truth: you were made for more. Through powerful scriptures, real-life reflection, and moments of guided silence, A...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, I sit down with Angela Eugene—ordained minister, associate pastor, author of "HerStory: Surviving the Journey Called Life Through Rejection, Abandonment, and Fear," and "Refresh Your Spirit", a 31-day devotional. Angela shares how her relationship with God deepened in the midst of marital chaos, and how she learned to keep Christ at th...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Becky Avery—author of Escaping Christmas, blogger, full-time professional, and full-time wife—who is on a powerful mission to help others navigate grief. After losing her mother to a long battle with cancer and her father suddenly just 17 months later, Becky and her brother found themselves dreading the holidays and wondering: Can you ski...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg dives deep into the importance of being spiritually rooted in a world that constantly shifts. Drawing from Jeremiah 17:7–8, Adam unpacks what it means to trust God through every storm and drought life throws our way. You’ll learn three powerful habits that grow deep roots—staying in the Word, staying in...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Shannon Debona—author of Love in Every Stripe Book, speaker, elementary teacher, and woman of deep faith. Shannon shares her journey of growing up in the church and walking with God her whole life, only to find herself in a spiritually dry season, wondering where God was in her pain. Shannon opens up about the tragic loss of...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, I sit down with Ryan Wickline — host of Through the Fire Podcast, mindset coach, junior high wrestling coach, motivational speaker, and passionate Christ follower. We dive into Ryan’s journey coaching young athletes, how he uses mindset training to help them push past limits, and why it's so important to reject the lies the world tries to sell us. Ry...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg explores one of the most powerful yet misunderstood aspects of the Christian walk—surrender. What does it really mean to give control over to God? Why is it so difficult, and yet so freeing? With powerful scripture like Proverbs 3:5-6 and Luke 22:42, Adam unpacks what true surrender looks like through th...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, I sit down with special guest Kyndal Ray Edwards, founder of A Walking Testimony, who is currently walking across America for the second time to raise awareness for mental health and recovery. Kyndal shares his gripping story of transformation—from being raised in church and playing in the praise band, to falling into addiction, jail, and prison. In 2013,...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Kerrigan Buck—engineer, motivational speaker, host of A Living Testimony Podcast, devoted Christian, and proud cat mom—to talk about the moment that changed everything: a heart attack at just 27 years old. What could have been a tragedy became a divine turning point. Kerrigan shares how God used that life-altering experience...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg dives deep into the often-overlooked battlefield we all face—our minds. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, Adam explores how negative thoughts, fear, and lies can quietly shape our lives unless we learn to fight back with truth. You’ll learn how to identify strongholds, replace lies...

Send us Fan Mail In this transformative episode, I sit down with 2-time bestselling author, confidence coach, and host of The More Confidence with Luna Gaia Podcast , Lunaria Gaia. Once trapped in a cycle of people-pleasing, emotional struggles, and worldly pursuits, Luna shares her raw and powerful testimony of how everything changed when she encountered Jesus — culminating in her baptism in Nove...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, I sit down with Carrie Fullerton—host of Fullerton’s Professional Podcast and founder of Fullerton’s Professional Organizing. Carrie shares her journey from being a preacher’s kid raised in church, to drifting away in early adulthood, and then rediscovering her faith through Bible college—where she met her husband. Carrie opens up about her 15 years in ed...

Send us Fan Mail In a world that often feels heavy and dark, God calls us to be light.  In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, Adam Swedenburg dives into Matthew 5:16 and reminds us that we don’t need a spotlight to shine—we just need to show up with purpose and faith.  Through a powerful personal story, the example of Daniel in Babylon, and practical challenges for your week, th...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, I sit down with Norman Murray — founder of Building Bridges LLC and host of the Building Bridges: One Act of Love at a Time podcast. Norman is a Christian Life Coach, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a soon-to-be ordained minister, and most importantly, a faithful follower of Christ. Norman shares how his ministry was born the night of the Geor...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sterling Harris—speaker, author, influencer, businessman, husband, father, former NFL player, and unapologetic Jesus freak.  Sterling shares his incredible journey from giving his life to God at age 11, to falling away and chasing worldly desires, to finally experiencing deep transformation through a restored relationship with Jesus. Ster...

Send us Fan Mail In this short but powerful episode, Adam Swedenburg dives into the surprising strength found in stillness.  In a world that runs on hustle and noise, what if the most powerful thing you could do today is... pause?  Drawing from Psalm 46:10 and the example of Jesus Himself, Adam shares personal stories, biblical wisdom, and a weekly challenge that encourages you to make room for Go...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, I sit down with Violet Coots, a certified Christian coach, author, speaker, and founder of Breaking Through the Lies LLC .  After spending 40 years in the insurance industry, Violet answered God’s persistent call on her life and stepped into full-time ministry. We talk about her journey from hesitation to obedience, her passion for teaching and coaching,...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Dawn Pruszkowski—host of Unexpected Love Stories and Love Unexpected, author of Worship Steps, and former dance teacher—shares her journey of faith, movement, and miracles.  From dreaming of Broadway to starting a dance ministry in college, Dawn recounts how a prophetic word led her to a mission trip where she met, got engaged to, and eventually married a...