God Sized Stories

This week Sandy shares with us an organization called GriefShare. It is a beautiful ministry that helps bring comfort and support during the darkest times of loss and pain. If you would like more information or are interested in finding a GriefShare group near you then please follow the link below. https://www.griefshare.org/

2020 was a very different year to say the least. This week Tyler and I discuss the good, bad, and some of the hilarious happenings of the year. Obviously we cannot remember or talk about it all, but we know to end the year in prayer and give it to God.

Merry Christmas! Thank you for an amazing first year of God Sized Stories. As a fun treat I decided to record one of my favorite Christmas stories, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Special shout out to my friend Corey Cantrell for making the art for this project. Music Credit: Jolly Old St Nicholas - E's Jammy Jams as part of the YouTube Audio Library. Check out their amazing tunes on YouTube.

This week I have LJ back again. This time we have great discussion about his salvation and the journey God has taken him on.

This episode has many visuals and I would recommend finding the video version for this one. In this Bonus Episode I have LJ returning once again to share his artistic passion. He uses technology and a keen eye to find the beauty of art in Video Game Photography.

Jennifer and I have a wonderful conversation about her career as a teacher, but more importantly that her devotion to Christ is her first job.

Instead of a normal episode this week I had the chance to make a video about building an Operation Christmas Child Box. Follow this link to watch the video: https://youtu.be/e8jU2orw6bE Operation Christmas Child National Drop off week is Nov. 16-23, 2020. Find your local drop off location here: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/drop-off-locations/

I was honored to have this conversation with Alex Nsengimana. He shares the story of his life and how God used Operation Christmas Child to reach him at the hardest point in his journey. This story is truly orchestrated by God and will make you want to praise Him!

Operation Christmas Child is a beautiful ministry that helps share the Gospel and gifts to children all over the world. Serena and I have a conversation about this ministry, how it started, how giving during Covid is as simple and safe as ever, and even a couple first hand stories of children receiving gifts. If you would like to get involved or donate a box please follow this link for more information: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/occ National Collection Week 2020 will be Nov 16-23

Next week Serena and I talk about Operation Christmas Child, which is an organization that is very close to my heart. In this bonus episode we discuss a collecting hobby that brings her much joy.

Praise the Lord! It has almost been a year since I started posting episodes of God Sized Stories. I have learned a lot and the Lord has blessed me immensely. In this episode I share a little history from an old journal and then talk how you can help me going forward.

Evangelism is such a beautiful opportunity we have to share God's love for us. This week I recount a story of a time in college where the Lord provided me a great chance to share the Gospel.

Welcome back to Part 2 with Matt. Make sure to listen to Part 1 from last week. If you haven't had a chance to check out his ministry webpage then you should really take the time: https://transform-nation.com/

When I met Matt he was at a protest attempting to proclaim the Gospel to an angry crowd yelling at each other. It was such a refreshing ray of light in a dark place. After I learned about his organization, TransformNation, I knew we had to record some stories. Our recording was so good I made it a two part episode. For more information please check out his ministry webpage: https://transform-nation.com/

Everyone can have an impact on their church! Andy and Corey are both amazing artists that wanted to bring other artists together at their church. This week we discuss the group for artists they started at their church and the impact it had. You should all check out their personal art pages on Instagram: Andy - https://www.instagram.com/hongistador/ Corey - https://www.instagram.com/umbralkuma/

Next week on God Sized Stories Andy and Corey join me to discuss how they use their love of art to connect people at their local church, but in this bonus episode I give them an opportunity to share the comics that each of them are making! Here are some links to where you can find their comics: Andy - https://www.instagram.com/hongistador/ Corey - https://www.instagram.com/umbralkuma/

This week I sit with both Arthur and Cindi Zdrinc. We talk about their relationship and how it started. We touch on the importance of defining the relationship and why being open is the key to everything. If you haven't had a chance to see some of their creative work, then you are truly missing out! Check these out: Cindi - https://persistentvisionmedia.com/ Arthur - https://www.twitch.tv/arthurzdrinc

Cindi and I have conversation about her life and how she praises the Lord instead of being held back by her medical condition. Cindi is also an extremely talented photographer! Check out some of her work at https://persistentvisionmedia.smugmug.com/

Arthur and I braved the derecho storm that ripped through the Midwest. We had a wonderful conversation about his life's story and about how a medical condition made him praise God even more.

This week I sit with Marty and have a chat about his life. We talk about the current renaissance season that he is in and some major difficulties that he has experienced.

This week Julia and I sit down at a coffee shop to discuss how God brought playing worship music into her life. Stick around for the end of the episode because we have attached a song that she wrote and performed herself.

In next week's episode Julia and I have a wonderful conversation at a coffee shop about her life's journey and music. In today's bonus episode I wanted to give Julia the opportunity to present one of her worship songs.

This week I sit down with Mo to chat about his life and a few lessons the Lord has taught him.

LifeSports is a wonderful sports camp that I get the opportunity to serve at every summer. This year I recorded stories and experiences from camp staff to give a glimpse of the fruit and joy that the Lord produces through this ministry.

This week Brandon Smith returns to talk about leading through transitions and how he has learned to grow through them.

Next week Brandon Smith returns for another full God Sized Stories, but for today we have a fun bonus episode where we talk about his hobby.

This week I speak to long time friend and college mentor Kevin Singer. He shares about the organization Neighborly Faith. For more information or interest please go to: https://www.neighborlyfaith.org/

Kevin will be the guest next week on God Sized Stories. We go way back and in this bonus episode we recount some of our past together.

This week John from InHaus Podcast joins us to talk about his faith journey, how God brought worship leading into his life, and his podcast. Check out their website https://www.inhausproductions.info/ for more information!

Next week I have John Moll on a full episode of God Sized Stories to talk about his journey and his podcast InHaus Podcast. Here is a bonus episode where we ask John how he has been surviving quarantine.

This week LJ joins us to give a crash course about Geeks Under Grace. GUG is such a great way for geeky Christians to connect and learn how to reach out to others. Check out their website, podcast, and all their social accounts! https://www.geeksundergrace.com/

Next week LJ will be on the full episode of God Sized Stories to teach us about Geeks Under Grace. In this bonus episode we learn the things that define him as a Geek.

This week I sit with Pastor Aaron Dorman from Christian Church of Estes Park. We get the chance to hear his story and his experiences being a pastor in a unique mountain town.

Refresh and Recharge with God. Vacation can be a powerful opportunity for us to strengthen our bond with our Lord.

What do you do when life becomes uninspired? This week Zachary and I have a chat while on vacation in the mountains. He tells the story about how art education changed him and how he has been able to help others with it as well.

Billy and I talk about the power of just being there while someone is hurting. Our presence can be infinitely more valuable than any words of advice or comfort.

Seeing God in the little things. Evan and I have a great discussion about his life and how he has always seen God work through the little moments.

Evan is one of my oldest and dearest friends. He will be my guest on the upcoming God Sized Stories Episode 30. We just spend a quick couple minutes talking about him and his life with music.

Tyler Ege joins me for this bonus episode. In this episode Tyler and I both share books relating to our discussion in God Sized Stories Episode 27. Here are some links for those books. Tyler's Choice: Knowing God by Name by David Wilkerson https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-God-Na... Craig's Choice: I Declare War by Levi Lusko https://www.ideclarewarbook.com/

How powerful is music? Billy, Tyler, and I have a chat around a campfire about how God has used music in our lives.

"If that's what we had to go through for others to come to know Christ. It was so worth it!" This week Meg and I have a discussion about going through difficult and life altering events. We talk about loss and what to do with it.

Trials and Suffering. What do we do with them? How can we grow from them? This week Tyler and I discuss his life and how his trials have grown him into the man of God he is today.

This week I sit down with Pam Ostrander to talk about how God inspired her and her family to start a summer camp ministry called LifeSports. We discuss the joys and the challenges on how to follow the inspiration that God gives us.

This week Andy and I discuss the importance of creativity in a Christian world. Andy talks about his journey as an artist and how he uses his talents to glorify the Lord.

Testimony of Consistency. We have an incredible chance to show the power of God just by being consistent. This week DJ and I discuss how the disciplines God has worked into his life have given him many opportunities to shine God's glory.

This week I sit down with Daniel to talk about the importance of community. We discuss how it is key to growth both personally and spiritually. Bonus Note: There is also a video version of this episode on YouTube.

Sometimes all you can do is trust God. This week I continue my story about what came next for my faith after God changed my life.

God is the creator of love. He is also the author of the best love stories ever heard. This week I talk with my good friends Corey and Sarah about the love story He wrote into their lives.

Is it strange to praise God for a heart attack? This week I sit down with Mandy to discuss the sequence of events that have lead her to praise him in that situation.

Learning from life in temporary homes. This week Audra and I sit down to discuss how she grew closer to God during a life of many moves and relocations.