7. Isaac Williams | Love First, Needs Second

In this episode, Ps. Isaac Williams hops on to share his story of growing up in the Amazon jungle of Brazil and how his upbringing instilled in him a heart to reach the world. He and his amazing wife Carol and their three girls have dedicated their lives as a family to not only loving people all across the globe- but to really bringing people’s worlds together. You’re gonna love this one. Ps. Isaac recommends the book With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God by Skye Jethani (https://a.co/d/f3TFTnd)

In this episode, we’re joined by podcaster, graphic designer, human trafficking rescuer, wife+ mom of two - Allison Pumilia. Allison is known for her childlike faith and how she goes all in on whatever radical step God calls her to.  And it’s that childlike faith that’s led her into a crazy FULL life. In this interview, she jumps on with Tori to relive how their unexpected friendship came to be. It all started with swapping stories at Starbucks and led to some wild adventures - changing the world together. Show notes: Tough Stuff Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/6tKP1BfBoLZMznQSYimOHE podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tough-stuff/id1726670069 youtube.com/@ToughStuffPodcast?si=GZjhpqHTwiUMQLwS Sparrow Foundation: https://thesparrow.foundation/ (https://thesparrow.foundation/) Allison recommends reading “The Practice of the Presence of God” by Brother Lawrence https://a.co/d/2e7Ra3H

On this episode we have the one and only Ps. Kirk Jones! He and his incredible wife Wendy lead Fellowdhip Church in Louisiana where they are known for their culture of radical love for humanity and serving people. They have countless expressions of seemingly “random” acts of kindness - but at the center of it all is a heart to say YES to the dreams and ideas God had placed in peoples hearts. Let this episode inspire you to chase those “random” God-given ideas - and activate the world changer inside of you.

In this episode, we're hanging out with our great friend Michael Ali, aka the Children’s Cup web wizard. Michael's all about cheering on kids who are facing tough odds, which hits close to home from his own childhood journey. He had his fair share of struggles, but looking back, God placed special people - friends - on his path who saw his greatness and cheered him on. Now, as a new dad, he's rediscovering the joy of childhood with a fresh perspective and we can truly say his wonder is contagious. You’re gonna love this one.

Talented business owner and mom of two, Cara Couvillion joins the show to share her story of finding JOY when life takes an unexpected turn. Finding out her daughter has Down Syndrome came as a shock, but it’s turning out to be the most divine gift they never knew they needed. It’s real, it’s raw, it’s beyond beautiful.

In this episode we have world-traveling, van-living, photo taking, video-making, people loving extraordinaire - Dillon Wehde. You probably recognize him from our videos, whether he’s making silly faces with the kids at the CarePoints or teaching them how to use a camera. He’s built a lifestyle around putting comfort aside for the sake of making meaningful connections with people - anywhere and everywhere he goes. Get ready to be challenged to get out of your comfort zone for the sake of adventure!

YEP! Licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Andy Yarborough joins us to explain the physiological reasons that we actually NEED good friends in our lives. And don’t worry, he’s giving us all the practical tips and wisdom on how to build these life-giving relationships, too! Get the notebook out - episode one is 🤌