Conversations About Life

Ryan is an Army vet who enjoys stories, hobbies, rock climbing, and a simple life.  We talked about stuff that has led him up to this point in life, satisfaction and meaning in life, religion and rock climbing. Ryan

Paul grew up in the Roman Catholic church but felt something was missing.  He immersed himself into the late hippy culture of the 70’s, but that eventually left him empty and addicted.  Through the providential kindness of God, Paul eventually found a personal and vibrant relationship with God. Paul

Heather grew up with God in her life but as a teenager rebelled against God and hated him.  While serving in the Air Force as military police assigned to Abu Garaib prison at Camp Bucca, Iraq, Heather started to enjoy violence.  After coming back she felt like an enemy of God and was surprised when God received her with love.  Our conversation is about Heather’s journey, suffering, healing, and God’s nature. Heather

Dave grew up Roman Catholic but from an early age questioned particular aspects of his religion.  He’s explored eastern religion and various Christian traditions.  He thinks that all these things led him to where he is now, which is enjoying a real relationship with Jesus. Dave

Jonathan is a carpenter who enjoys science, theology, and video games.  The teaching of perseverance of the saints is important to him.  We talk about that and how caring for cattle made in impact on his life. Jonathan

Tim was turned off from church by some legalistic church rules.  Through the Navigators, a discipling organization, Tim drew back toward Christianity and eventually was born again into a personal relationship with God through Jesus.  Tim has been involved in discipling relationships since.  Tim also talks about some hard things he and his wife have been through that involves pain. Tim

Geoff is a pastor, husband and father.  We talk about evangelism. Geoff

Kurt grew up in a Catholic environment but had a personal experience with God when reading the Gospel According to John and thinking about the story of Jesus and Nicodemus in chapter 3.  Through the influence of college friends Kurt became Protestant and has lived a life of practical service to the church. Kurt

Stephanie is my niece.  She has studied communication and practices it at work as well as in day to day life. Stephanie

Mark is involved in street evangelism and helping others to get involved with it too. Mark