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Welcome to This Awesome Life, a collection of stories that point to purpose. I'm Brandon and here's something that I know: I have an awesome life. But, that's not unique because so do you. All we have to do is search our mundane moments and find the awesome hidden within. This podcast is all about sharing the stories that highlight this fact and growing together in a supportive community. Each episode is a conversation featuring an awesome story. I hope these stories make you laugh, find hop ...
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This month we hear from Ericka Anderson on the topic of drinking, sobriety and addiction all within the context of christian community. Ericka Andersen is a freelance writer and mom in Indianapolis, Indiana. She's the author of Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church & the Church Needs Women. Ericka is a columnist at WORLD Magazine and a contri…
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Corinne Noble (KidMinCorinne) is a curriculum creator, speaker, author, and children’s pastor. She holds her ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God, and has a passion to impact the world through teaching kids to know Christ. She was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri by a single mom and has felt called to be a Children’s Pastor si…
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April Knight is a worship artist in Asheville, North Carolina. Her heart is for God and encouraging others to meet Him in a creative ways through both #.scripturedoodle and Well Crafted Retreats. While #scripturedoodle started as a personal avenue for creative worship, it evolved into a global platform where April empowers believers worldwide to pu…
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What does Jesus have to do with your politics? Well, if you are a follower of Christ....everything! Today we hear from Joshua Ryan Butler about his latest book The Party Crasher and the implications that Jesus has on all of our lives wether you subscribe to politics or not. From liberal leaning Gen Z to Boomer Conservatives to Anabaptist Millennial…
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Brenna Blain is a wife, mom, Contemporary Theologian and Author from the Pacific Northwest. While she speaks on many topics, Brenna is most passionate about God’s involvement in our pain and personal struggles including mental illness, same sex attraction and abuse. Her current work is primarily focused in two areas. The first is preaching and spea…
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Welcome back! It's time for Season Two of the "This Awesome Life Podcast!" Get ready to dive in with an amazing episode all about the challenge of maintaining our spiritual connection in the face of life's twists, turns, and interruptions. As creatures of habit, we've all felt the jolt when our routines are thrown off course. Yet, when these disrup…
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Michael J. Chanley is a pastor, author, and local beekeeper. With the help of his family, he manages a small hobby farm in the gentle rolling hills of southern Indiana. There, he tries his best to learn from the bees, even the mean ones. After serving with honor in the Marine Corps, Michael pursued a career in ministry. His passion for people led h…
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Christa Gagnon is a woman who wears many hats. Being blessed with a daughter with a terminal illness has shaped the trajectory of her career and passions. Her daughter is her world and she is on a mission to bring awareness and find a cure. She is an advocate and knows the importance of her voice. She has been an entrepreneur and business owner for…
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Today we ask the hard questions about christian content. Why is there so much shallow and theologically anemic content being circulated? How can we grow as listeners and as teachers? How can we balance rich theology with teaching that will be accessible to all learning levels? We hear from Jackie Hill Perry on the subject.…
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David Ruybalid has been a driving force in the music industry having performed, produced, mentored artists, and coached performing groups of various genres and contexts. Raised in the church, David initially questioned his Christian faith in his early twenties, but through a deep exploration of Christianity and writing, he solidified his faith in J…
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Brian Dollar has been in ministry since 1992 and is a best-selling author and speaker. He currently serves as Associate Pastor at First NLR in North Little Rock, Arkansas where he leads over 500 volunteers in nearly a dozen ministries. Brian has also authored “Talk Now and Later: How To Lead Kids Through Life’s Tough Topics” which reached #1 in the…
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Tiffany is an author, speaker, and an amazing homeschool mom with a passion to help others to find their way towards Jesus, The One who holds all things together (Colossians 1:17). She knows that while world has so much to offer, none of it compares to Jesus. She has a heart that seeks to help others find their true calling in life; whether that is…
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Esther Moreno has dedicated her life to reaching the next generation for Christ. She has over 15 years of Children’s Ministry experience across various churches and denominations. She is one of the hosts of Children’s Ministry Today on Fishbowl Radio Network. In addition to hosting monthly live webinars on social media, she leads virtual trainings …
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David is a husband, father, Christ-follower, teacher, and author. His book, "Dishonor: One Soldier's Journey from Desertion to Redemption," is a vulnerable and compelling look at a life gone wrong. Through his raw, gritty, personal account, he pleads for you to find the same redemption he found in his life. In this episode, David shares his journey…
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Joel Yates works with youth pastors and churches through Christ in Youth, an organization that exists to create inspiring events that call students to a life of Kingdom Work through the local Church. In this episode, Joel shares his journey toward his purpose and calling through some random God moments along the way. Want to connect with Joel? Here…
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Ryan Frank is a pastor, publisher, and entrepreneur. He serves as the CEO of Frank Insurance Management. He is also the CEO and Publisher at KidzMatter. Ryan is a partner in a real estate firm that offers multi-family housing complexes in multiple cities in the Midwest. The Franks recently opened Luci’s Carwash and Drive-Thru, the perfect place to …
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Join Brandon for a special bonus episode of "This Awesome Life" podcast, titled "Remember, Remember." In this episode, Brandon shares about the power of remembering what God has done for us, the struggles he has brought us through, and the relationships he has blessed us with. With over 200 mentions in scripture, the word "remember" holds a signifi…
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Sam McCullough serves as the Director of Feed Youth Ministry at OneHope International. He’s served at his local church as a pastor for 13 years and is passionate about NextGen ministry. He’s been married to his wife Britney for 11 years and they have two children. Sam loves to connect with other pastors and ministry leaders in order to resource and…
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Cedric Hardimon is a pastor at Life.Church, a speaker, and the chaplain for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In this episode, Cedric shares his journey toward playing professional football and how God showed up in the midst of a difficult moment. Cedric's story shows us that God always has a plan and God's no always means a better yes! Want to connect wi…
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Tara L. Banks is a worship pastor at Seacoast Church, speaker, and consultant at The Worship Dept. where she and her friend, Nate Davis, come alongside churches to help them develop and build their worship ministries and teams. Tara is also the author of 'Waiting On Wonders,' a 40-day devotional that offers you opportunities to develop a greater aw…
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Gian Lemmi is the Tennis director of operations at Liberty University. The teams Gian has assembled and coached have amassed more than 100 wins and three conference championships. Additionally, Gian serves as social media coordinator and project manager for Jon Acuff. Gian is also one of the hosts of the Christian Coach Podcast which serves coaches…
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Tyler Zach is an author, Enneagram coach, and business consultant. He is the cofounding pastor of One Hope church in Omaha, Nebraska. He’s grown his @gospelforenneagram Instagram account to 45,000 people and is currently writing a faith-based 40-day devotional for all 9 Enneagram personality types. You can reach Tyler at tyler@gospelforenneagram.co…
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Thanks for checking out the "This Awsome Life" Podcast. In this episode, we'll take a quick look at what "This Awesome Life" is all about and what you can expect in each episode. This Awesome Life is a collection of stories that point to purpose. I hope by listening, you'll see yourself in these stories and identify the ways God is guiding you forw…
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In this episode of This Awesome Life, Brandon talks with Steven Murphy, producer of The Nook podcast. Steven's story highlights the need for us to be "grace-forward" people who lead with grace instead of assumptions. What are the things in your life that cause you to become impatient or frustrated? How can you lead with more grace in those times? C…
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What does it take to have an awesome life? In this bonus episode, Brandon unpacks the five key ingredients it takes to build an awesome life. We all have an awesome life, and when you put these key pieces together, that awesome life becomes obvious to you and beneficial to those around you. Thanks for listening to the "This Awesome Life" podcast wi…
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Welcome to the preview episode of the This Awesome Life Podcast. In this preview episode, Brandon shares the vision of this podcast and what’s coming up in the next few months. We can’t wait to share our stories, celebrate life lessons, and learn a little more about ourselves and our purpose along the way! Thanks for listening to the "This Awesome …
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What is it like to be a christian who identifies as transgender? As more and more individuals are able to recognize incongruences in their own life with their gender identity, it is important that followers of Christ learn how to care for and engage well with those wrestling. Today we hear from Kat LaPrairie, a trans* christian who is eager to shar…
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Do followers of Jesus struggle with anger issues? How can we repair the damage that our anger has done against our kids? How can we come alongside someone else who struggles with anger without getting emotional ourselves? Today Lisa Bevere shares her own story about anger and how God worked through it in her life and what that can look like for us …
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Should followers of Christ use the enneagram? Is it harmless or harmful? Does it give us an excuse to continue with bad habits or does it point out ways we need surrender to Christ? Maybe you're just asking WHAT IS the Enneagram anyways?? Today we talk with Christian Dawson, young adults pastor from Bridgetown Church in Portland Oregon. He shares h…
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Should christians still identify with the term "American Evangelicalism"? Or is it too engrossed with Christian Nationalism? Are we letting a younger generation have too much say over what some people have seen to be a "tried and true" movement? Today we talk with Sho Baraka to hear his thoughts on the term, how politics have impacted it and wether…
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Today we are talking about online church vs in person community. Are both beneficial? Is there a clear Biblical mandate for followers to gather together in person? Is technology changing the way we do community? What are the downsides to only meeting online? We ask all these questions and more as we talk with Chris Cruz from Bethel Church in Reddin…
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What is progressive christianity? What are some common held beliefs of those who would consider themselves to be progressive christians? What can conservative christians learn from progressive christians? Today we hear from Aaron Salvato, founder and director of Good Lion Podcast Network, as he shares his perspective on this controversial topic.…
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Is there a Biblical mandate for Christians to pursue social justice surrounding race? Should Christians support the BLM Organization and if not, how can they support black lives? Should churches strive to have diverse leadership? Why or why not? Join us as we talk with Michelle Lang-Raymond about the movement against racism in America and the Churc…
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