Once in the grips by addiction, Shirley shares the critical factors that led her to living a golden life in the arms of a God of her own understanding.

Many of us try to be like Adam in the garden, hiding from God, sure that our shame is too big to bring before Him. Pastor Frankie Toves talks about a God who is here for us in all things. 

Julie and Matt discuss walking through the wilderness with only a promise in our heart, crossing the Jordan of our own lives, and then fighting for that promise with the support of God's provision. 

Three weeks after being wed to the faithful man of her dreams, Chandler lost his life and Alyssa lost her husband. In this episode, Matt and Alyssa discuss the greiving process, how Chandler's influence continues to call us higher,  and how a 23 year old avoided "widow" becoming her foremost identity. 

Karen and Matt connect about being fiction authors, our individual creative processes, and the stories we deem worthy of telling. 

Scott discussed how taking baby steps toward music mastery promotes 2 vital states - eustress & ataraxia. What do these words mean and how are they tranformational for your spirit?

Jen discusses the benefits and drawbacks of an assistance dog, offers guidance on deciding if one is the right fit for you, and shares vital next steps for the person who wishes to take them. CONNECT: insta: @understandingassistancedogs Facebook: Understanding Assistance Dogs url: understandingassistancedogs.com

How CURIOSITY and COURAGE are the two fundamental elements of leadership, and how you can use them to become a worldclass communicator. 

Matt and award-winning Canadian author Miranda J. Chivers discuss faith, mental health, and authentic living. As a second-generation Canadian of Russian Mennonite refugees, Miranda grew up surrounded by poverty and intergenerational trauma, which proves to be a ripe backdrop for novels and discussion. 

Are you a dad or are you soon to be? Listen to understand how you can get out of the negative cycles of your ancestors, forge a new path for yourself and your family. Jay has written an excellent book about being the type of father that you kids will want to grow up and emulate.