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In this powerful StoryField conversation, Dr. Lee Warren shares his remarkable journey from a small-town childhood and a faith-filled upbringing to becoming a neurosurgeon, Army physician, author, and podcaster. He opens up about the path that led him into medicine, his years serving in war zones, and the intense pressure of making life-and-death decisions in Iraq. Dr. Warren also talks candidly about the personal suffering that reshaped his life, including the death of his son, Mitch, and th...

In this episode, Grant Gustafson shares a deeply personal and honest story of faith, family, ministry, suffering, and redemption. He opens up about growing up in a broken home marked by divorce, addiction, church hurt, and generational pain, and how those early experiences shaped his view of God, himself, and relationships. He also shares the unexpected moment in high school when faith became personal, leading to baptism, a growing hunger for Jesus, and eventually a long season of vocational ...

In this episode, Micah sits down with Mark Stephens and Ed Hanson of Go Big Business Group to talk about how a golf and promotional products company grew from a small consulting idea into a multi-division business built on service, relationships, and faith. They share stories from the course, lessons from military and corporate careers, and the importance of saying no to the wrong work so you can say yes to doing the right thing well. The conversation also dives into how Christian values shap...

In this episode of The Story Field, rodeo legend Ted Nuce shares his journey from an adopted child in California to one of the most respected bull riders in rodeo history. Ted opens up about the fear, discipline, and mental toughness it took to ride bulls at the highest level, as well as the faith that carried him through the danger, injuries, and pressure of competition. He also reflects on the friendships, mentors, and moments that shaped his career, including the rise of the PBR and the le...

In this episode of The StoryField, Dr. Allen Williams — 6th-generation farmer, former tenured professor, and founder of Libertas Land — explains regenerative (or “redemptive”) agriculture and why restoring life in the soil matters. Allen explains six core principles which can change everything for both agriculture producers and the environment ContextArmor/coverminimize disturbanceliving rootsDiversity,integrated livestockWe cover practical first steps, common barriers (peer pressure, debt, l...

In this 100th episode, Josh and Micah look back on the story behind The StoryField—how it began during COVID, how they chose the name, and why the podcast has always been about sharing meaningful stories rather than chasing numbers or money. They reflect on favorite guests, including Dr. Ben Edwards, Sue Becker, Bob Goff, Jamie and Donna Winship, Matt Chandler, and others whose stories have encouraged, challenged, and inspired listeners. The conversation also highlights the deeper purpose beh...

Craig Scoville shared his life story, recounting a difficult childhood marked by his father’s alcoholism, early substance abuse, and eventual deep addiction through his twenties. After a decisive spiritual encounter where he repented and found peace, Craig was delivered from addiction and began discipleship in small Texas churches, which led to marriage and a calling to missions. He and his wife served over seven years in East Asia with Kids Across Cultures, focusing on education, medic...

“The answer to suffering is always more love”. – Jonathan Tepper In this deeply moving conversation, Jonathan Tepper joins Storyfield to discuss his memoir “Shooting Up: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Addiction.” Jonathan recounts growing up as a missionary kid in 1980s Madrid, where his parents founded a drug-rehab center amidst a heroin and AIDS epidemic. He shares vivid memories of the people who became like family — especially Raul — the painful losses his community endured, and ...

Dr. Karl Payne joined us for an incredible interview with this long-time pastor who served 20+ years as a chaplain for the Seattle Seahawks. Dr. Payne tells the story of who how spiritual warfare walked into his front room and changed his ministry forever, which all led to him writing this MUST HAVE book for all Christians: Spiritual Warfare: Christian, Demonization, and Deliverance We did a deep dive with Dr. Payne about: DemonizationOppression v. DemonizationPractical ways to d...

W. Paul Young, author of “The Shack” joined us on The StoryField. We had a deeply honest conversation with Paul touching some major parts of his story: growing up as a missionary kid.surviving abuse and generational wounds.the first time he told the truth after getting caught in an affair.the long journey into healing, trust and presence. Join us for this amazing interview with Paul Young where we explored some other ideas that could change your life - Expectations: why releasing expecta...

The One With Matt Chandler — From a troubled, performance-driven childhood to a life shaped by grace. Pastor Matt Chandler tells his slow, unhurried story: how an unlikely friendship and a youth camp encounter led to a life in Christ, the winding path into vocational ministry, and the rhythms that sustain him. Matt reflects on the effectual call that changed him at 17, early ministry in small Texas churches, the formation of the Waiting Room Ministries with Shane & Shane, an...

Join Micah as he sits down with Mandy Hedrick, owner of MJ Designs and Marketing, for an insightful conversation on the power of marketing for small businesses. In this episode, they break down the unique quirks of different social media platforms and share practical, real-world tips for new business owners looking to make the most of their marketing efforts. Mandy offers her expert perspective on navigating the ever-changing world of digital marketing and highlights why consistency and...

Join us for an incredible interview on The Storyfield where Aaron Young shares his journey from an abusive, approval-driven childhood through struggles in marriage, ministry, and personal sin, including his wife’s long-term affair with his good friend. In this amazing episode of Hope, you will see how community, accountability, and faith paved the way for God to completely restore his marriage. After walking through recovery groups, discipleship, and mutual vulnerability, Aaron and hi...

What does it really mean to be “attached” to God—and why do so many of us feel disconnected even while doing all the “right” spiritual things? In this episode, counselor and pastor Phil Herndon shares his journey from “churchianity” in Marietta, Georgia, through addiction, marital struggle, and inner chaos, to sobriety and a deeper experience of attachment to God. He talks about his path into counseling, his work at the Center for Professional Excellence, and his partnership with Tin Man, whe...

Phillip Warren entered prison at 22 and walked out at 45 after 23.5 years for murder. In this raw, unfiltered episode of The Story Field, Phillip shares his spiral from a broken home, teenage rebellion, and a fateful night of rage to a life-altering encounter with Christ inside maximum-security walls. Hear how God met him in the pit—while he was still digging—and the jaw-dropping moment the victim's grieving parents offered not just forgiveness, but a job and a future. From parole...

Chuck Gschwend, co-founder of the Eden Project, shares his journey from attorney to minister and how his calling led him to help others connect deeply with God and each other. The Eden Project offers free resources, retreats, and small group experiences to nurture spiritual growth and authentic relationships. In this episode, Chuck discusses the “God gap”—the disconnect many people feel between knowing about God and truly experiencing His goodness. He offers practical steps for bridging thi...

Ryan Hurt joined us today on The StoryField. In the small town of Lingleville, Texas (166 residents as of the last census) you will find this church: Lingleville Baptist Church. You will find Ryan Hurt preaching each Sunday to a crowd of around 1,200 people. Ryan doesn’t look like your typically small-town Baptist preacher with his full arm sleeve tattoos. And, he certainly doesn’t have a typical story about how the Lord used him to grow a church from 38 people to 1,200 in r...

Roland Warren joined us today on The StoryField. He has been fighting for over 20 years to end abortion and is the author of an incredible new book entitled: The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must Be Pro Abundant Life. You can order it HERE. Roland is the President and CEO of Care Net. He is a graduate of both Princeton and the Wharton School of Business and has spent 20 years in the corporate world before serving as president of the National Fatherhood Initiative then Care Net....

Emily Edwards joined us today on The StoryField. Join us for a great story of Emily’s journey from being recruited by 70 colleges to play basketball; to tearing her ACL which changed the course of her career. Emily is a licensed Physical Therapist and is the Director of the Corporate Wellness program at Veritas Wellness. She also is a Wellness Navigator for Veritas. Veritas provides a lot of great information about the 4 main pillars of health: Peace MovementHydrationNutritionEmily is th...

Jake Weidmann joined us today on The StoryField. Jake is an artist and master penman. In fact, he is the youngest person to receive that certification by decades. Join us today when we talk with Jake about the slow pace and process it takes to produce incredible works of art with God. You must check out Jake’s work at https://www.jakeweidmann.com/. Do not forget to grab a copy of his new book “Old Soul, New Creation: Experiencing God through a Life of Art and Faith” HERE. PS. You lov...

This is a freedom episode you will not want to miss. Here is the deal. Your brain is designed by God to run on Joy but most of us run on Fear. This produces a “fear-bond” to God instead of a “joy-bond”. A couple cool things you need to know about Dr. Warner: 1) He is the author of many incredible books, some of the most recent are: Breakthrough! 5 essential Strategies for Freedom, Healing, and Wholeness (March 2024) The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People (2023) A Deeper Walk: A P...

Jon Seidl joined us today on The StoryField, and wow. Jon is the Christian who became an alcoholic—not the other way around. Usually we celebrate stories of non-Christians coming to Jesus. But what about Christians who stumble in their walks? Those stories of what Jon calls “messy sanctification” that can be hard to make sense of. This is an episode of encouragement and hope – not judgment and condemnation so don’t tune out. You will not want to miss this radically vulnerable interview with h...

Dr. Ben Edwards joined us today on The StoryField. Dr. Ben’s mentor shocked him when they first met when he said “There is no such thing as diseases. They are all consequences”. To a traditionally trained medical doctor – this was blasphemy. Hours and hours of research and a year later – Dr. Ben was trying some different approaches which resulted in radically difference health outcomes for patients. He started seeing diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart diseases, asthm...

Donna Winship joined us today on The StoryField. Stop Right Now! Before we talk more about Donna Winship, you must know there are some fantastic videos on Identity Exchange’s YouTube channel. Their YouTube channel will be a great place to start! Ok, so there two (2) things seem true for many people: · We are always in conflict. · We feel stuck and are not aware of a clear path to transformation. Donna Winship was kind enough to dive deep into a few big areas: ...

Don Armstrong joined us today on The StoryField. If you are listening to this episode, you have either faced or are in the middle of a big challenge. It may be ranging from a minor inconvenience to a major life-threatening event. Either way – its adversity and you need help getting through it. Don is your adversity guide! Within a week, he went from a normal day to a leukemia diagnosis to starting his first round of chemo. He knows the deepest level of adversity have been through ...

Krissey Byrd joined us today on The StoryField. Her relationship with God was “check the box” until something horrible happened in 2017 that made her realize she “really needed God”. Krissey’s life was immediately and suddenly changed. She lost her mind within a few days and felt like “she was dying from the inside” as she explained. Over the next three (3) years was a battle with suicidal thoughts and panic attacks and extreme anxiety. This was the most difficult suffering ...

Drawing from personal experience, Jay Lowder is committed to reaching those struggling daily. Called to full-time evangelism in 1989, Jay is the founder of Jay Lowder Harvest Ministries, an organization dedicated to reaching diverse groups of people with the message of Jesus Christ. At a young age, Jay turned away from God and headed towards a life of destruction, eventually reasoning that his life was no longer worth living. With a pistol at his temple, Jay considered suicide; however, his a...

Charlie Lewis joined us today on The StoryField. What the world calls success and how God defines it are entirely different things. We asked Charlie to shed some light on success: · World Success = asset based; time driven; pursuit of money and earth-based results. · God’s Success = purpose based; eternity designed; driven by pursuit of outcomes. It can be so frustrating to work with the system of the world, but Charlie invited us to consider operating within God’s system of government ...

Dr. Dan Allender joined us today on The StoryField. Ever found yourself in a big conflict with your spouse because they did something that just set you off? Maybe your marriage is full of consistent, slow boiling conflict under the surfaces due to the differences between you both. Dr. Allender pressed deep into marriage, conflicts, and helping us think entirely differently about it while discussing the book he wrote with Dr. Steve Call entitled 'The Deep Rooted Marriage: Cultivating Healing, ...

Pastor Ed Dittfurth joined us today on The StoryField. Here is the deal. Pastoring requires bearing a lot of burdens. It requires counseling, hospital visits, death and funerals, constant calls of crisis or problems, weddings, and many many hours with people. Its easy to see how Pastors or ministers can get numb, neutral, and burned out. We were honored to interview Pastor Ed today. He has served as Pastor of Cornerstone Church in Stephenville, Texas for over 26 years,...

Mike McHargue joined us today on The StoryField. Mike has coached leaders and teams for over 25 years. He is the Founder/President of his consulting firm - Mike McHargue Consulting and is a Principal Consultant with Patrick Lencioni’s Table Group. He has worked with thousands of leaders and 500+ leadership teams during his career. You must check out Mike’s recent book titled “That’s On Me: Seasoned Executives Confess Their Rookie Mistakes” where he collected stories of almost 4...

Sue Becker joined us today on The StoryField. Sue is an expert on the incredible benefits of whole grain nutrition and baking with fresh milled flour. The results are proven—your health and life will completely change if you start eating bread the way God intended – fresh milled. But don’t worry if you have no idea what that means. We asked Sue! Milling your own flour is way easier than you think and eating its bread has been shown to be incredibly helpful to your hea...

We sat around the table with Charles Davis – a man who lives 3571 miles away in Petersburg, Alaska. Charles is the owner and captain of an 84ft yacht known as the “Alaskan Legend”. If you have ever wanted to visit Alaska or spend some time on a Yacht, check out www.alaskayacht.com. Charles loves Jesus; hears the voice of God; and has lived fearless in his very adventurous life. Listen in today when we ask Charles about being one of the first people to ride a jet ski from Seattle, Washington t...

AJ Chambers joined us today on The StoryField. AJ is the Associate Regional Director for the 83-year-old outreach ministry known world-wide as “Young Life”. Young Life exists to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. What is the secret of Young Life? We asked AJ pointedly—the answer: Relationships. If you are around YL long enough, you know they deeply believe in “earning the right to be heard”. Listen in today to learn from a Young Life vet...

Joel Penton joined The StoryField today and shed some amazing light on what is available to public school kids DURING school--- Bible Education. Yep, you heard it correctly. LifeWise Academy was formed in 2019. In just a few short years they are operating in 24 states and 530+ schools with tens of thousands of children receiving Bible education during public school. Joel and team have made it as easy as possible to get LifeWise Academy going in your community. Check out Lif...

Echo VanderWal joined the StoryField from Eswatini, the African country formerly known as Swaziland. Echo and her husband Harry moved to Eswatini in the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in 2005 the results of which left 20% of the entire country’s population orphaned. The country had the highest infection rate of HIV of anywhere. They moved with 4-year-old triplets and a 1-year old daughter. 20 years later, we caught up with Echo and asked her about the origin story of The Luke Commissio...

If you knew Keven Hallock in years past, it would utterly shock you to know he is 2 years into his Christian journey and is walking so closely with Jesus. What he knows about God is this – God’s love is unconditional. Keven has the story to prove it. In fact, God calls Keven Hallock the “Son of a Shepherd”. Once you hear of Keven’s story you will be encouraged to learn how patient and loving God is towards people. Join us for this amazing in-person interview but here are some highlights...

I met Trey ages ago as our kiddos went to the same Daycare. Trey and Jen were just my type of crazy: loved the arts (band & theatre), loved the local community and encouraged kiddos everywhere they went to be better humans. Trey has got do some amazing things in his life. March with The University of Texas Longhorn Band, delivering some of the best cookies ever while running Kevin’s Cookies, get to serve at local church and do some CHAOAWESOME things and then finally finding his sweet sp...

Hey StoryField. If you want to know how to take your business from 0$ to $70,000,000 in annual sales, then this is the interview for you. Mark Walker has the answer. Jesus. Mark founded his business back in 1980 for the sole purpose of building a successful business to finance the spread of the gospel and the advancement of the kingdom of God. The company has been wildly successful because Mark made God his business partner from the first day. Mark is the autho...

Michael Dotts said the noise in his head was like a scene from the movies when someone is trying to break another person to get information. He goes on to explain it being as if large speaker was playing full volume in his head all the time with flashing lights, chaos, noise, loud and horrible sounds. It was awful. That is what it sounded like in his head all the time. And that was his condition when he was on his hands and knees at the altar of a church at a drug rehab fac...

Three seriously important questions: · How many times a day are you measuring yourself? · How many times are you saying these two words “Not Enough”? ex: “I am not enough; they are not enough; we are not enough; I don’t have enough” · Where did you learn you were “Not Enough?” We are honored to welcome back Jamie Winship to The StoryField. Jamie Winship has decades of experience bringing peaceful solutions t...

Today, we visit again with Dr. Ben Edwards. Dr. Ben founded Veritas Medical, a medical clinic with locations in Lubbock, Abilene, and San Angelo which offer alternative/integrative medical options and Veritas Wellness, an education and support platform to help guide people in gaining knowledge of the American diet and lifestyle choices. You can listen to Dr. Ben’s podcast “You’re the Cure” on apple podcast and all interviews on YouTube through the Veritas Medical channel. We pick up on Dr....

Dr. Ben Edwards was part of the medical “system” for years until he got fired after God completely disrupted his thinking. Before the disruption - he followed suit. He played by the rules. He had great success in everyone’s eyes (he even was featured on the front page of the Washington Post). God didn’t want Dr. Ben in that model, though, and started to unravel everything by leaving Ben a copy of “Radical” by David Platt on an empty bus seat in the middle of nowhere in Zambia. Shortly afte...

Chris Randall wrote “Crazy God Story: Faith Isn’t Blind” to document all the incredible things God has done in, to, and through him. You can grab a copy of his book here. He was basically a gypsy by family heritage, having 45 addresses before the age of 18. He grew up a “Christian Schizophrenic” as he describes. A pseudo-Christian. His life was trashed and in shambles as of December 2008, when everything changed, and he became a true believer and follower of Jesus. Then, the L...

In the fifth episode of our series with Matt Doud, we focus our spiritual discussions, aiming not to present ourselves as experts but to share insights that might resonate and encourage deeper reflection and a more authentic relationship with Jesus. This time, Matt explores the notions of provision, responsibility, and protection from a biblical perspective, challenging common cultural and even church-taught beliefs. He invites listeners to reconsider what it means to truly rely on God for pr...

Episode 4 in our series with Matt Doud, we're excited to welcome him back to continue discussing the transformative power of spiritual concepts in everyday life. Continuing from our previous conversations, Matt delves deeper into the concept of sin, not just as wrong actions, but as a state that separates us from experiencing fullness in life. He introduces a fresh perspective on sin as a lack of participation, an existence outside of God’s intended community for us, and how this unders...

Welcome back for our third episode with Matt Doud,rejoining us to further unravel the essence of spiritual living and divine connection. Continuing from our previous discussions, Matt delves into Jesus' earthly mission and its impact on our everyday lives. Matt explores repentance, divine love's might, and the journey to embracing our authentic selves in Christ. With personal anecdotes and practical advice, he aims to deepen listeners' connection with God. This chat illuminates the path to ...

In this engaging follow-up episode, we're thrilled to have Matt Doud back with us for another heart-to-heart. If you caught our last chat, you know Matt opened up about his incredible journey from a happy childhood to facing some really tough times, including a pivotal moment in his life after his first marriage ended. This time, Matt dives into the deep end with us, talking about Jesus' mission on Earth and what the kingdom of God really means, including some personal stories, thought...

Excited to bring you episode 1 of 5 with Matt Doud, we will peel back the layers of living a spiritually rich life. Matt's personal evolution serves as a beacon for those on the precipice of transformation, seeking to navigate the intricate dance between faith and daily existence. This episode delves into the subtleties of discerning truth amidst life's chaos, where Matt shares his practical experiences of identifying and confronting inner battles. Embarking on what he describes as a pivota...

Matt told us his childhood was “really amazing” and that growing up he was “super blessed”. Given his amazing childhood, Matt’s story may shock you since we learned he went through many struggles in an effort to discover who he was and what he was really made to do. Even more shocking is how his first marriage ended, the reason it ended and what a low point he was at when an invitation from a friend changed everything. A couple hours of honest conversation, some confession, and learning a ...

Dr. Terry Powell has battled depression his entire life. The battle has not stopped him from serving 50+ years in ministry; nor has the battle stopped him from writing or co-authoring 19 books. We were honored to question Dr. Powell about his book entitled “Serve Strong. Biblical Encouragement to Sustain God’s Servants”. You can grab a copy of Serve Strong HERE. Serve Strong will answer these thoughts that everyone attempting to serve God will have: “Is this even worth it?” “I am no...

The morning after being laid off from his 25+ year career in the healthcare technology industry, Bruce awoke to the single word “STRONG” clearly speaking to him. He took the word and within a minute wrote: Stand Tall Remain Optimistic Now Go for it That single word changed his life forever as he focused on finding a way to be STRONG that day just as he wrote it. Over the next 400 days, he awoke with a single word or phrase clearly speaking to him in the same manner. These words, divinely ...

Chris is an American hero who served as an Army Ranger in the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. He did 4 combat deployments in Afghanistan with over 200 direct action night raids on high-value terrorist targets. He was a walk-on for the Oregon Ducks football team.He helped grow some highly successful venture-backed software startups.He is the founder of Mission Fit Dads – a coaching platform helping men improve their health and fitness, and dive deeper into spiritual formation.He is ...

Sam is still discovering his story. His life events may seem disconnected but when you step back and look - there is a common theme: He is here help people discover and live their best story. Sam is the son of famous parents – John and Stasi Eldredge. Think “Wild at Heart” and “Captivating”. · He co-authored a book titled “Killing Lions” with his father. Get your copy HERE. · He helped create a podcast which had over 2,000,000 downloads. ·&n...

Blaine is 32 and just finished this book: The Paradise King. The book is about “The tragic history and spectacular future of everything according to Jesus of Nazareth”. Blaine has already accomplished much in life but is slowly beginning to develop a life where his time reflects his priorities in life. He’s a dad. He’s a husband. Blaine also holds a master’s degree and has started several journaling/publication platforms for young men trying to take on the nature of Jesus (incl...

Micah WANTED to be a professional baseball player. He then WANTED to be the next Garth Brooks. Then he WANTED to be the next great record producer. BUT, what God WANTED was totally different. Join us as we talk to Micah, Co-Host of the Storyfield, as he talks about growing up in Houston, the twists and turns of life before marriage, and the twists and turns of life after marriage. God then took over with His plan and his life has never been the same. Micah has served as Worship P...

Josh was crushed with worry, anxiety, and depression for years. At the peak of his law career Josh was told to – “Step out of the boat”. In obedience to God’s request, Josh stepped out of the boat and is trusting God will direct and care for him, but it didn’t come without some risk; pressure; and pain. He thought he would be a practicing attorney forever, but God had different plans. This request from God has changed Josh’s life and completely shuffled his own life plans. Now, looki...

Mike Fritscher loves the feel and culture of New Orleans and REALLY Loves people. Growing up in Metairie, Louisiana, he found a love for the local culture, found he could relate to people easily and knew he was headed for ministry. He might have been about 8-10 when he knew that’s what he was going to do. Let’s see: he played football, was FCA Co-Captain, part of student council, went to college and found the love of his life all before the age of 20. All while starting a brand new youth grou...

Eric was puking up blood (from all the drug/alcohol use) for three days and laying on his bathroom floor when Jesus showed on the scene. He was as broken as it gets. He went on to become a high-level combat Marine and fought in the Iraq War. Jesus showed up powerfully again to Eric during a moment of complete misery while working in the business world. Then, a prophetic word landed Eric in seminary. Now, he is the founder and leader of The Alliance to End the Fatherless Epidemic, ...

Todd Dionne is a maverick. Not the kind from Cool Hand Luke or Tom Cruise in Top Gun. He just knows he is the most comfortable when he is truly aligned and being his authentic self. And as you’ll hear it didn’t happen overnight. Todd ’s story takes us on a journey of finding rhythm and using the gifts God has given you no matter the stage of life or location. Sometimes the best time to do ministry is when you are separated from leading ministry. Join us as we get to talk to Todd about Huck Fi...

Marc was out of control in his youth. Heavy alcohol and drug abuse often being found passed out in front yard. Sexually active at an early age. Fighting all the time for the smallest offenses. Marc left home early and lived on friend’s couches. Marc was on a path to serious destruction. But, God had a different plan. In a series of incredible life events, Marc received Jesus, and everything completely changed. Now, Marc and is wife Leslie are the founders of Elevate...

Brian Carpenter and the Refuge Foundation have been fighting what he calls the “Great Lie” for years. As Brian explains the Great Lie -- “everyone assumes church and ministry leaders are doing ok; they are at the top of their game; they are in great shape”. This is a complete lie – just look around. Leaders are not doing well. In fact, according to a recent impact report of the Refuge Foundation, 44% of pastors seriously considered quitting in the last 12 month...

Chris Beth did not even want to be standing on the porch of a partially flooded house on the banks of the Amazon River that day. But it was the day that changed his life. The lady who lived there just handed Chris a cup of water to drink which she scooped up from the Amazon River. He could literally see things swimming in it. This is when Chris heard from God -- “Help Them”. This was when The Bucket Ministry was really created. Listen in today to this incredible...

Jon Seidl is the author of Finding Rest: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life. Immediately upon release it become a #1 Amazon bestseller in several categories. In fact, it shot up to the #17 new release on all of Amazon and quickly became a top 100 bestseller. The overwhelming response led to his releasing a companion workbook entitled Finding Rest: An Invitation to Go Deeper. You can find both books on Amazon or ...

Abraham was kicked out of his house early. Came to America illegally. Got caught up in a life of drugs and the pain which comes with it. He came to the point of complete despair and hopelessness. But God had a different plan. Join us today for an incredible story of transformation. You will hear how good God has been to this Pastor (Yes. You heard correctly!) Abraham is now the founder/owner of several successful businesses; has been a Pastor for years; and has a great famil...

This is being said as kind as possible -- this episode will take away some of your excuses for being slow in obeying what God is speaking to you. You will be encouraged to take a step. Move forward. Go for it. This is what Dumbi Mabiala will tell you because God loves you so much and He will provide. Dumbi understands her God-given identity and she hears clearly from the Holy Spirit. In 2016, she was living in Baltimore, Maryland, and was in her office preparin...

Hold onto your seat! Here is how we started this incredible interview: “Shawn, tell us a story about a time when God gave you a prophetic word for someone that was used to change their life?” Shawn Bolz is a TV host; an author; media producer; and a Christian minister who has been leading conversations in the church world, entertainment industry, and the media to help inspire people around the world. Shawn: Is the author of 13 books including best sellers “Translating God,” “God Secrets...

This interview with Dirk Smith will bring you both encouragement and extreme clarity. Over two years ago, his wife of 34 years was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) or Lou Gehrig's Disease and he was so gracious to open the door to this journey. This is not a discouraging episode though! Dirk will encourage you with some big things: · Prayer has amazing power. You can experience God’s peace through terrible circumstances. · ...

Bob’s company uses about 50,000 gallons of paint each year but that wasn’t always the case. He has learned to partner with God and use a few “rocket science” principles to grow his painting company which started out of a Volkswagen bug with surf racks to one in the top 1% of its industry in the nation handling huge projects like stadiums, hospitals, and airports. Bob is the author of several books; has a consulting business; and actively serves as a board member for many nonprofits, ch...

Michael’s life is a series of providential events, big bets, and risky transitions… Today, Michael is the CFO and co-founder of Pray.com – the world’s #1 app for daily prayer and faith content which has been downloaded over 12,000,000 times. Before PRAY, Mike grew up to a normal, blue-collar family in Green Bay, WI. His life miraculously changed over pizza on a Wednesday evening in 2016 when he left all his clients, licenses, and everything surrounding a 13-year career to start Pray.co...

Occasionally, a person will get an experience of their lifetime. It happened for Josh Allen (podcast co-host) at 10:30p on a Tuesday night when Bob Goff ended up as a passenger in his pickup Listen in today to hear from the New York times best seller author; lawyer; the Honorary Consul to Uganda; and founder of an organization impacting children in Uganda, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations. Bob brings a one-of-a-kind excitement level and way of viewing and loving the world...

Here is how we started our conversation with Jamie Winship: 1. What is one of the most dangerous situations you have ever been in? 2. Is it possible to live fearlessly? 3. What is your identity? You do not want to miss the answers. Jamie Winship has decades of experience bringing peaceful solutions to some of the world’s highest conflict areas. Jamie is the author of the book Living Fearless. He and his wife, Donna, are co-founders of Identity Exchange a...

Is this a coincidence? A 15-year girl was pregnant and scared. She needed advice and went to a local church to speak with a brand-new pastor. Pastor didn’t know what to say so he called a friend who just started a 20-person church in Los Angeles, CA. A couple attending the new church had been trying unsuccessfully for 10 years to have children. The girl gave her baby boy up for adoption to the couple in Los Angeles. Boy grew up and co-founded Pray.com - the worl...

I have an idea for you – You should quit your job. Sell your house. Sell 80% of your belongings. Then, move to another State far far away where you only know one person. Sound good? Well, that’s what Chad Wallen did. We had a chance to get some more details. You must tune in. Chad is the founder of a non-profit called Advance Camp which is quite literally saving the lives of young men who have no father around Advanced Camp operates in Oregon, Texas, Florid...

Ron graduated from a class of 28 people in west Texas. Years later though – he found himself involved in helping build a company which grew from $100k in startup funds to revenues peaking at 1.7 billion (that’s right… billion) with customers in 49 states; 10 European countries; Canada; and Mexico. You will not want to miss this great interview our good friend and soak up wisdom from a man who has been on the big rollercoaster. You’ll never believe what happened to the company. Text Message Th...

Meet Chuck. He is a lawyer… actually, no… a minister/lead pastor…actually, no…. a spiritual director…and the director of culture and spiritual formation… Ok – he is all of that and more. Here is what we do know. Life is hard and can be discouraging. Living a life of faith is very difficult. Sometimes you just need to be renewed and refreshed – spiritually speaking… that’s where Chuck comes to the rescue. Please listen to this interview if you feel a heavy burden and n...

Meet Blessed Matai. He loves getting punched in the face. Be careful if you try though because he is a blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Stephenville locals will recognize Blessed as the owner and coach of Makhuwa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym serving over 100 kids/adults. He was born and raised in Maputo, Mozambique, Africa and first came to America with a small bag and $500 to play college basketball in Midland. Blessed is a man of great faith- listen in today to hear how fait...

Meet Lee Ellis. Founder and owner of at least four (4) companies in Fort Worth; including one of the largest real estate brokerages in Tarrant County. Lee joined us for a short mini-cast covering one of the most helpful things they ever did in their 20+ years of business. If a business owner gets this correct, then everything will change. So, what is it? Thank you Lee for making time to teach and encourage and make our companies way better. If you have any questions o...

Meet John Strappazon aka “Strap”. Strap grew up on the wrong side of the tracks outside of Chicago but found himself living with a friend’s family attending college 1,200 miles away. He knew nothing about the gospel or faith; he had no interest at all in the Bible, but his life changed one Sunday morning when he heard from God “If you give your life to me, you will find what you are looking for”. Since then, he has been in ministry 40+ years; been chaplain for the Texas Tech Foot...

Meet Marlon Woods. Marlon has more followers on Instagram (80,000 followers) than Stephenville’s population. Marlon’s name may sound familiar to you if you’ve ever heard of Les Mills International. In fact, you can stream Marlon and let him lead you through some Body Combat and Body Pump through Les Mill’s massive online streaming workouts. We covered a lot of ground during the interview including - · Growing up with the great pressure to perform in spor...

Meet Darrel – our guest on The StoryField Podcast. He should not be alive right now – except for a miracle. This is what Darrel heard from God immediately after he was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer: “I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. Psalm 118:17” Tune in today to hear his incredible story which included founding Southside City Church (Fort Worth) which was planted years ago to love and serve the Homeless and those with HIV and AIDS.&nb...

The StoryField w/ Jeremy Davis. Jeremy Davis apparently needs the desert seasons. He is a 3rd generation pastor’s kid but after an early divorce in his family he became far enough away from God he became “unchurched”. In college, the Lord found him; plugged him into a “random TV church” as he says jokingly where the pastor gave his weekly message on a screen. Later, he became the Fort Worth campus pastor of that church (Life.Church) which now has 40 campuses and reaches 65...

Ross is a partner with Hotchkiss Insurance but there is way more to the story of his life. In fact, one episode did not do it justice. When trying to explain in writing what his life story is to date – “a series of pivotal moments” and “crushed identities” and “God’s goodness” is what comes to mind. Ross Conner joined us for an authentic episode where we discussed many topics including- Divorce of parentsPlace kicking (or lack thereof) for Texas A&MLife changing mission tripA long d...

The Company of the Rock House: · Has 500 employees; · Is in 8 locations across Texas; and · Has provided life skills needs and training to adults with intellectual disabilities in Texas for over 40 years. Rock House all began in 1978 when a letter came across Brad’s desk. Tune in today to see how the Rock House grew from humble beginnings in Stephenville to daily serving almost 500 families across Texas. When ...

He wakes up each day ready to “Attack the Day” but that wasn’t always the case... Savion is the owner/founder of SDUB Fitness – Stephenville, Texas as well as – A fitness motivatorMotivational speakerAuthor of – SDUB, the real meaningJoin us today to hear how Savion went from growing up in a fatherless home (raised by a superhero mom) to playing football at TSU to starting SDUB Fitness in a Garland, Texas park after seriously considering suicide. This is a fascinating episode which will encou...

“You look horrible.” As an act of concern, two people told Don that exact phrase in one day. Within the next week Don was diagnosed with leukemia and had already begun receiving his first chemo treatment. The former golf course superintendent of one of America’s best golf courses- the Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas -- discusses his journey leading to working his dream job and the difficult years which followed. Don is on the other side of 5 rounds of chemo; 63 da...

On May 27, 1987, he was busted by the DEA. Life changed forever on that day for Barney. “By the time I was 16, I was already dealing drugs.” This is how Barney’s story began and he found himself in a California prison at age 21. Listen in today to hear how we went from prison to Director of Campus Development – a major role with Gateway Church – one of America’s largest and most influential churches. Life is about decisions you make and in today’s episode we get a behind the scenes look...

His dad’s life was dramatically changed at a tee ball practice when a stranger introduced Jesus (and Romans 10:9) into the picture. The story of the Klimis family is simply incredible. Here are few descriptors: Adultery/BetrayalDrugs/AlcoholDeath/SufferingTransformationLife with JesusPeaceChurchComplete RestorationThank you to Jason Klimis (a resident of Tarpon Springs, Florida) for giving us the chance to hear the most gritty and beautiful story of transformation. “My plan was s...

Joel was standing at the top of a 95ft high power line pole when two major life decisions where clarified: “I do not think I want to do this job anymore” and “I am leaving California” 25 years later we caught up with Joel – the owner and operator of three businesses in South Fork, Colorado: · 8200 Mountain Sports · Mountain Man Rafting · Switchback Liquors in South Fork, Colorado. Tune in to lis...

Meet Adam Feriend. Many Parker County residents know Adam from his countless volunteer roles including the WISD school board. Adam is an owner/COO of the 60mm+ construction company named JRJ Construction Inc. but started out his post-college degree with plans on singing Opera professionally. He has navigated the death of all the owners of JRJ soon after he joined and walked through the 2008/9 recession. Adam spoke honestly about the difficulties of being in th...

People’s lives are being completely transformed once they discover the answer to this question. The problem of discovering the truth about yourself is that we believe so many lies about ourselves which create false identities. Today’s guest walks us through this discovery process. Norris Williams and his wife have been missionaries since 1983. He has also: · played professional football; · ran a large ranch for juv...

You will really enjoy today’s guest if you are a client or friend of The Allen Firm, PC. We were honored to be able to interview Scott Allen. He is the founder of our almost 50-year old law firm. (Our 50th Anniversary is June, 2022). Scott has practiced law for over 50 years and has literally seen everything. He has had thousands of clients over the years and it all started with his uncle asking the college-senior Scott “what are you going to do next year?” He is a li...

Jenifer’s 6-Word Memoir is “She lived a life that mattered.” What is yours? Today’s conversation is fascinating with topics ranging from: the tragic loss of her mother and how to help people who have been through such loss.taking a leap of faith and moving to Washington D.C. without a job and then becoming a speechwriter for Former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and volunteering with the Republican National Convention, among other roles.starting her own communications consultancy called S...

Today’s episode will encourage and challenge you – in a good way. Christian is unbelievably courageous in his following the voice of the Lord which led him into a few wild adventures we discuss in this episode. He was diagnosed with some serious medical conditions but refused to accept that “label” because in Christ, he is healed and perfect – that is his identity; that is how he was made. He never agreed with what the physicians were saying. Join in today for a story of peaks and...

In his own words, Jake Freels grew up in “the best world you could grow up in”. He grew up surrounded with wonderful family and friends; they were active in ministry and in the community – life was literally perfect…. until Jake’s world was instantly changed at age 9. Late one evening a young man decided to end his life by driving his car without headlights into oncoming traffic. He was driving over 100mph. The young man collided with the pickup Jake and his fa...

There is a high probability you already know Jahmicah; have had some great conversations with him; and have noticed the recent national recognition of him and his local outdoor gear shop named SlimPickins Outfitters (SPO). The amazing thing about SPO is that it is the first Black-owned gear shop in America! Right here in small-town Stephenville! Jahmicah came to Tarleton State University to be a horse trainer but ended up owning a gear shop. He has a big vision for engaging, educating, ...

Most people from these parts know Kevin Kolb. He played 7 years as an NFL Quarterback – for the Eagles, Cardinals, and Bills. Someone once told him -- “You are not going to make it in the NFL”. Kevin grew up as a coach’s kid living in the gym. He came to Stephenville as a freshman; played under Art Briles; and received some playing time on the varsity team in their route to win State that year. From Stephenville – he went to University of Houston then onto the NFL. At...

Meet Jeremy. Jeremy is a former church planter and pastor. Now, he is an Edward Jones advisor in Lakeway, Texas. The amazing thing is that his transition from ministry to business was on purpose and he is still an active and healthy member of the church he planted and left. Listen today to Jeremy’s amazing life story. His adventure includes - · Growing up in a broken home and meeting Jesus in a real way at age 17 after the death of one...

How many countries have you traveled to in your life? Well- meet Nathan. He is 21 years old and has traveled to 40 countries already and he is heading to Romania to open up a coffee shop and rock-climbing gym. Nathan was a professional climber in high school and first left the country at age 15. (We can’t accuse his parents of being helicopter parents!) On top of that, he has – · spent 6 days climbing El Capitan; · lived in...