God Sized Stories

This week Alicia joins us to share her testimony. I could not think of a better way to celebrate a huge milestone of 100 episodes then to record with the one that has been here the whole time.

This week Billy joins us to talk about his career in social work. He shares about where he sees God at work and how God grows him in his own faith through everyday interactions of loving other people.

What is a sabbatical? Many of us don't really know what it is or how it works. Brandon joins us this week to teach us what it is and then outlines some of what his upcoming sabbatical will be like.

This week Will joins us to talk about his journey with education and how it has taken him all over the world. We also discuss his current research on identity and how we can let God speak into our own identity.

This week I am joined by worship pastor Robbie Kellogg. He shares about his passion for worship and I know he will pass it on to you as well!

This week Reverend Terry Breum and I have a conversation about his testimony and how he was drawn into 35 years of ministry.

This week Elyse and I chat about the busy seasons of life. We discuss how to prayerfully walk through them and not just survive the season. There is so much joy waiting for us in those precious moments of life.

This week I have the blessing to be joined by my small group. We all discuss how being in a variety of small groups have helped us grow and become stronger in our faith.

One of the most life changing events in life is having a child. DJ and Jennifer join us this week to talk about how they have seen each other grow since becoming parents.

Join Angelic and I as we discuss her life and the current journey God has her on. Between dating life and discovering knowledge, God provides us with endless opportunities to grow closer to him!

Ron of Picture Book Dad is a long time friend and missionary. As we discuss, he is so much more than those things though. He joins us to share one of his amazing talents, writing children's books. Here are some links if you would like to look into his books. The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B14JLKGL It's Not That 'Big Deal a Deal'- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B14HZY2B Hardcovers- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/ron%20keres

Milan Joins us this week to chat about CityChurch. He also shares heartfelt stories of people in their network from the Ukraine. If you would like more information on how to help please visit https://citychurch.cz/ or email Milan at [email protected]

Pastor David Giese joins us again to share his life experiences and how the story of the Prodigal Son relates to his life.

Join us as Peter and I have a great conversation about the different skills and talents God provides us. Even when we are using those talents for everyday we can honor our Lord.

With Mother's Day approaching this week, Amy and I decided to sit down and have another discussion. This time Amy asks me questions about the most influential woman from my life, my mother. Join us as we celebrate not only my mother, but all the loving moms out there!

Join us as Amy and I have discussion about the Foster Care System here in America and the opportunity we have to make an impact. If you would like more information on how to get involved with Foster Care please go to letitbeus.org

It's my birthday and I gave myself a present, a trip down memory lane. I found the notes to an old message I gave over ten years ago. Lets read through together and see how I have grown.

Pastor David Giese joins us for a very unique episode this week. Back in 2021 David shared a sermon where he gave a first person perspective of the older brother in the prodigal son story. This week he has allowed me to share that chunk of the sermon with you. Join us next time when David and I have a conversation about how the story connects to his life.

This week Max and I have a wonderful chat about his current season of life in college and some of the important lessons he has learned.

God uses our hobbies for His glory! This week Will and I discuss role playing games and how he has seen God use opportunities in his life to connect the Gospel to more people.

God gives everything in our life purpose; the good and bad, the happy and sad. This week Faith joins me to share a powerful story from her life and about how God showed up for her. Here are some of the resources that Faith shared during the episode: thehotline.org or 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) - The National Domestic Violence Hotline https://thesheepfold.org/ - Christian resource https://www.refugeforthebroken.org/post/when-the-light-hurts - Faith's story on Refuge For the Broken

The Hongisto's are great friends of mine and its always such a joy to spend time with them. They share some wonderful stories with me about how they see God in their lives.

Join us while friends and family read Luke 1-2:40 from the ESV translation. I pray you all have a Merry Christmas.

God Sized Stories is going on a mini hiatus of posting during the holiday months this year. Your prayers as I ramp up for 2022 are very appreciated.

Brandon shares the gift of his story with us, but it is not just a story about himself. It is a story about his family and how God shows his love to us through family.

God gives us all a unique position in life. Join us this week as we have a special guest host and guest. Jennifer joins us to have a discussion with Adiel about a few of the amazing opportunities God has given him to glorify God while being truck driver.

Terry Nightingale joins us once again, but this time to discuss his new book. He also shares his process of writing devotions and the importance of being in the word daily. Check out Terry's website for more information on his books and devotions: https://terrynightingale.com/

Sometimes God says no to something we want so he can give us something better. This week Gabi and I talk about her journey as an au pair and how God has placed her right where he wants her.

Live the Gospel to people at all times. This week Lynn joins me for a heart warming story of how a simple act of love by helping students visiting from afar was able to have such a kingdom example. We all have the chance in our everyday to make kingdom advancements.

God's timing is perfect because it is beyond our timing. This week I share 3 snippets of my stories about how God's timing became a blessing in my life.

Connections are key. Samantha and I have a great conversation about how important it is to get involved in your church life no matter if you are a college student or a parent of 3. The best way to grow is to find where you fit in.

The Lord provides even if we do not understand how it happens. Daniel returns to the podcast with the next exciting chapter of his life.

God provides opportunities to glorify him at all times and in every location. Today JP shares a beautiful story that glories God from the highest peaks, most literally!

JP is a Colorado man through and through. On this bonus episode I give him a few moments to share his favorite activity, mountain hiking.

The trust that we can place in our God is endless. This week Julie shares the powerful story of the transitions good and hard that her family has experienced over the years. Looking back she can see the love of God's hand providing the entire time. Check out Julie's blog at: https://theunrulyjulie.wordpress.com/

The Lord has blessed so many of my guests with such creative talents and Julie is yet another! In this bonus episode Julie talks about her life as a florist. She also has a wonderful blog that all my listeners should check out: https://theunrulyjulie.wordpress.com/

This week I have a chat with you the audience. I have so much to be thankful for and even have a few requests for you. If you have any interest in being a guest on the podcast then please send me an email at [email protected].

Meet God and your community in the day to day. DJ and I have a great conversation about the in between times. The highs and lows are challenging, but real life is lived day to day.

God can redeem all things, even depression. The Lord has blessed us with many options to defend us from this attack. Cathy shares her story of God redeeming her and her family and then blessing them all the more. If you are struggling with depression, please reach out to someone today.

There is always a reason and God always has a plan. Lauren and I have a heartfelt conversation about this truth and how sometimes that can be hard to handle. Join us for a couple stories about how we had to learn to trust God with his plan.

Next week Lauren joins us for a powerful story, but today she joins us for a fun passion she has. She uses this passion to help motivate so many other people in her life and I was blessed to hear it too.

Life hits hard and can break us down. Jenny shares about a time when life hit its hardest and her life broke down. Ultimately God taught her about how he heals and how life with him is about relationship. Join us for this comforting story of God's Love.

Next week Jenny joins us with a powerful story about how God can reach us at any point. She understands how God can heal us both mentally and physically. After the episode if you want more information from Jenny then please reach out on her website: jennycornejo.com

"Life is an adventure with Christ." Terry gives this piece of powerful advice in this encouraging episode where he explains how an Englishman became a pastor in Australia.

I am very blessed to be joined by Terry Nightingale to discuss his book Looking Back to Move Forward. He gives insight on where the idea for this book came and the process he took to write it. I am very excited to share this episode with you all. If you would like to purchase a copy of his book then please follow one of the links: https://www.kharispublishing.com/looking-back https://www.amazon.com/Looking-Back-Move-Forward-Fruitfulness/dp/194627772X

Sometimes God whispers ideas in our heads and other times he kicks down the door to our lives to give us a new direction. This week Jeremiah shares about his life and about how God lead him to open Caffeinated Records. Check out his webpage: https://www.caffeinatedrecords.com/

The Lord has blessed us so that we may bless others! This week Ashley and I talk about giving away bibles and the incredible joy it is to serve God in such a simple way.

Next week Ashley joins me to talk about the joys of giving away bibles and the power it can have. Today we get to hear about the amazing opportunities she has had to serve in nature.

This week Daniel joins me for a conversation about his life and some hard moments that he was able to grow closer to God through. Towards the end of this conversation Daniel made some good suggestions for more resources and I have listed them below: Book - "Love Must Be Tough" by Dr. James Dobson Podcasts - "The Naked Gospel" and "The Heart of Dating"

Next week Daniel joins me for a powerful conversation about growing closer to God, but today's Bonus Episode is all about his fun hobby. Make sure to listen to Daniel's full episode when it goes live!