Why I Believe

What if faith doesn't start with having all the answers… but simply taking the first step? In this episode of Why I Believe , I sit down with Aaron Libner; business leader, nonprofit president, husband, and father, to talk about what it really looks like to come back to faith and begin again. Aaron's journey isn't one of perfection, it's one many of us can relate to. Growing up around faith but no...

What if your lowest moment… is actually where your story begins? In this episode of Why I Believe , I sit down with Amanda Hietter, CEO, entrepreneur, and woman of faith; to share a powerful story of transformation, redemption, and purpose. Amanda's journey wasn't easy. From teen pregnancy and abusive relationships to addiction, jail, and hitting rock bottom, her life was marked by pain, broken id...

What if the moments that slow you down… are actually protecting you? In this episode of Why I Believe , I sit down with Denise Bender, business owner, community leader, and woman of unwavering faith, to talk about how belief isn't always built in big, dramatic moments… but in the steady, everyday ways God shows up. From a powerful childhood prayer that shaped her lifelong faith to witnessing what...

What if the key to living fully… is allowing yourself to feel deeply? In this episode of Why I Believe , I sit down with Sarah Stokes—former news anchor, business owner, wife, and mom—to talk about a faith that has evolved from "getting it right" to truly living it. Sarah shares how her relationship with God shifted from performative, gold-star faith to a deeply personal, ever-growing connection r...

What if faith isn't built in one big moment… but in the small, consistent choices we make every day? In this episode of Why I Believe , I sit down with Todd Kuckkahn, CEO, leadership expert, and man of deep faith, to talk about his journey from drifting in his beliefs to building a life rooted in intentional faith. Todd shares how what felt like "chance" moments were actually divine nudges guiding...

What happens when the faith you grew up around… becomes a faith you choose for yourself? In this episode of Why I Believe , I sit down with Sherri McLeroy, educator, principal, author of Purposefully Made , and someone known as the "queen of fun" to talk about how her faith journey truly began. Sherri didn't always see faith as something joyful. In fact, growing up in church, it often felt like ob...

If you're listening to this, there's a good chance you're searching. Maybe your faith feels shaky. Maybe you've been chasing success, identity, or purpose, and still feel like something is missing. Or maybe you're simply wondering where God fits into your life right now. Welcome to Why I Believe. This podcast was born out of obedience, not perfection. And it exists for one simple reason: to bring...