Best Matthew Hiatt Podcasts (2025)

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In Memory: Nita Woodson 36:42

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8h ago36:42

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This week's episode is a special episode, honoring a friend who passed away in 2018. Juanita Woodson was a Burns Church staple. In this episode, you'll hear a special interview conducted by Charlie Dauphin where she tells of her life, family, and faith. She talks about making her own toys from clay, some memorable childhood spankings, and love at f…

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Stephen and Julia Pate: Ministry of Presence 1:12:07

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Matthew welcomes special guests Stephen and Julia Pate for a two-for-one conversation that spans the Dateline (literally, they're in Japan!). Stephen, a Navy Chaplain, and Julia, a Navy Pharmacist, share their incredible journey from the Bible Belt to a battleship, experiencing military life in Okinawa, Pearl Harbor, and beyond. They pull back the …

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Angela Moore: How Hard Could It Be? 1:04:21

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Get ready for an episode that proves the most ambitious endeavors start with the simplest of questions: "How hard could it be?" Meet Angela Moore, the self-proclaimed "Turkey in Chief" of the Given Gobble 5K, Dickson County's massive Thanksgiving Day race benefiting the local Help Center. What started as the dream of a few runners at church has mus…

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Jessa Gossett: 25 Hours 1:00:44

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"I prayed every night for 32 weeks for a happy and healthy baby. And I got everything but that." What happens when a prayed-for joy becomes an unexpected trauma? In this deeply honest and vulnerable episode, Jessa Gossett shares the story of her daughter, Addie. An emergency C-section at 32 weeks brought Addie into the world, but the effects of an …

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Todd Steen: a Cascade of Events 41:16

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The 5.8 Centimeter Catalyst: From Wild Youth to Spiritual Wisdom Todd Steen was "10 foot tall and bulletproof" as a young man. As an adult, he became a relentless questioner, demanding to know why God allows things to happen. His perspective was shattered by an unexpected medical "cascade": a series of events starting with a sore shoulder that led …

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Josh Gann: From the Dentist...to the Dealer...to a Director 1:00:41

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Josh’s story began at the dentist's office and progressed through military service, PTSD, opioid addiction, and a DEA drug trafficking indictment. He shares the chilling story of hitting rock bottom, being "rescued, not arrested" through incarceration, and the pivotal moment in a Hope Center bedroom where the Holy Spirit changed everything. His mes…

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Chazz Jackson: From Waffle House to Worship 49:33

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Bob Turner: Life-Changing Moments 44:01

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Welcome to the first Rough Drafts of 2025! Today's guest is a church leadership guru and an all-around great guy. You get to hear from Bob Turner as he shares a few moments that changed his life forever.By Matthew Hiatt

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Taylor Rhodes: Embracing the Unexpected 58:42

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**This is the last episode of 2024 - we'll take a two week hiatus and be back on January 7 for the new year!** Do you know Taylor Rhodes? If not, you should! In this week's episode, Taylor shares the twists and turns of his life and how God used them to bring about something really beautiful.By Matthew Hiatt

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Brianna Ramseur: God Answers Prayer 1:03:35

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She's not boring! There's a lot in this episode, so you don't want to miss it. Join us as Brianna Ramseur shares from her God stories!By Matthew Hiatt

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Thomas Southerland & Chris McCurley: The Life of a Minister 1:08:16

12M ago1:08:16

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Ever wonder what a preacher does? So did we... This week, Thomas Southerland, Minister at Water Street Church of Christ in Charlotte, TN and Chris McCurley, Minister at Walnut Street Church of Christ in Dickson, TN join us for a conversation about our God stories in ministry. What's up with this weird job?…

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The Thankful Episode (repeat) 25:40

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Guess what! Rough Drafts is coming back with a brand new episode next Tuesday. To get us back in the swing of things, we're re-releasing a favorite, our Thanksgiving 2023 episode where we hear not from 1 or 2 guests...but more than 20 who share moments of gratitude, buth small and large. Thanks for listening! We've got some great stories yet to com…

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Allison Avalon: When Gang Kids Teach You a Lesson 1:04:44

1+ y ago1:04:44

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God likes to teach us lessons in unexpected places... It's amazing how often we end up "doing the work" when we're helping other people do the work...By Matthew Hiatt

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Susan Bradford: Navigating Life 1:07:52

1+ y ago1:07:52

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Life doesn't come with an instruction manual. We make it up as we go! Susan shares her story from life in the FHU Bubble and more!By Matthew Hiatt

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Anita Fuson: Precious Church Memories 1:00:29

1+ y ago1:00:29

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It's really cool when the story of God's people is part of the story of your whole life. That's the story you'll get today with Anita Fuson - a story that reminds us that God is still very much alive and at work in his world!By Matthew Hiatt

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Geoffrey Sikes: Looking Back on Ministry 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

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He could have been a shoe salesman...or an accountant...but he's ended up in ministry...for a long time! He's nearing retirement, so now is a good time to look back at some of the God stories along the way. Listen to Geoffrey Sikes, minister at the church of Christ at Trenton Crossing in Clarksville, TN as he shares his journey in ministry!…

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Matthew Hiatt: On the Wrong Side of the Desk 1:04:54

1+ y ago1:04:54

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Since I've abused more than 70 guests....I guess turnabout is fair play. Today Monica Gossett and I swap seats...and she bullies me into telling parts of my story!By Matthew Hiatt

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Chase Lewis: Eat Your Veggies! 32:22

1+ y ago32:22

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**Be sure to listen past the closing credits for a special ending!** This week, Chase Lewis shares his story! It's a story of a really scary time in life...and God's providence through it all!By Matthew Hiatt

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Mike McPherson: Things NOT to Say 38:45

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This episode was a throwback for me...all the way back to 8th grade Bible at David Lipscomb Middle School. Today's guest is Mike McPherson - youth minister, coach, Bible teacher....he wears a lot of hats. You may have heard his story in the past about navigating depression...and navigating his wife's death to ALS. In our conversation today, he shar…

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Tim Hines: Dreams, Lasers, and Gangs 1:02:30

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I met Tim Hines when we landed in Honduras last summer. Immediately, I knew he was going to be someone I wanted to know. He's got a fantastic sense of humor (that I'm still a little afraid of)...incredible faith... and a generous heart. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, either. You've heard great things from his son, Dalton, in a previous e…

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Chuck Ramseur: God Was Not Part of My Story 58:58

1+ y ago58:58

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Big news from Burns Church! We welcome Chuck Ramseur to our staff as our new associate minister. In this episode recorded on day 1, you'll get to meet Chuck, hear his story, and how he ended up in ministry.By Matthew Hiatt

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Liz Wall: Chasing the Heart of Jesus into Dark Places 1:17:59

1+ y ago1:17:59

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You're going to love today's guest! She's the chair of Kinsman Redeemer Homeless ministry in Dickson. She has a heart to help people...and she's going to tell you (at least!) two stories...her story, and the story of this ministry. She's going to open your eyes to the realities of the homeless in Dickson and so much more!…

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John Smith: God's Favorite Child 43:52

1+ y ago43:52

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John Smith (yes, that's his real name!) serves at Dickson First Presbyterian Church and as an Air Force reservist Chaplain. He's also the brains behind Dickson's "Theology on Tap." He's got stories - but those aren't the stories he shares today! John takes us on the journey of his faith...the ups and downs...and how he went from performing to be Go…

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John Mark Hicks: When God Broke our Deal 56:14

1+ y ago56:14

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John Mark Hicks shares a story of loss and disorientation - how his understanding of God changed his implicit deal wit God.By Matthew Hiatt

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Brittany Callaway: How Many Knee Surgeries? 1:00:34

1+ y ago1:00:34

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It's Brittany 4 of 4 this week - the last of our month of Brittanii. Brittany Callaway shares her stories of sports and faith and surgeries...you'll be blessed!By Matthew Hiatt

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Brittany Watson: God's Plan or My Plan? 48:35

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The month of Brittany continues....with Brittany 3 of 4! Today you'll hear about how God's plans...well, they don't always line up with ours, but they turn out so much better. God knows what he's doing, especially when we don't!By Matthew Hiatt

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Robyn Lampley: Where Were the Kids with Disabilities? 56:17

1+ y ago56:17

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I don't know anyone who does more to advocate for the special needs community and our kids in general than Robyn Lampley...and she's our guest on today's bonus episode of Rough Drafts! Just listen to these lines: "We say CAN not CANNOT." "Nothing ABOUT me WITHOUT me" "Assume competence." "Find the ability in the disability" "People-first language" …

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Brittany Hardin: The Church in College 45:52

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It's the second of our month of Brit'ys.... Brittany Hardin! Today you get to hear from a volleyball coach, teacher, mom...someone you're going to really enjoy. One of my favorite parts of Brittany's story is hearing about how impactful the church she worshipped with during her college years was. It makes you appreciate that special time in life an…

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Britney Andrieu: A California Refugee 41:13

2y ago41:13

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You're in for some fun for the next few weeks on Rough Drafts....we're having....a month of Britneys...or Brittanies... well, they don't all spell them the same, but they sound alike! You'll get to hear from four friends who share a name and a church, and along the way, you'll find out what else they share. Going first is the newest Britney to my c…

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Dalton Hines: Hearing Aids & Honduras & "Just one more thing..." 1:49:22

2y ago1:49:22

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A couple of weeks ago, I had an opportunity to do one of the coolest things I've ever done. Marshall Fuson invited me to join him on a trip to Santa Ana, Honduras, to see the completion of a project to dig a well & share water with an entire village. Today's guest is the man who made all of that possible - Dalton Hines. Dalton and his family serve …

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Renee Boehm: "Two Worthless Things" 1:09:49

2y ago1:09:49

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It's amazing how clearly we can remember the hurtful words we heard decades ago, isn't it? That's where the title of this week's conversation comes from. Renee is the executive director of the Dickson County Help Center, Dickson's food bank, assitance ministry, thrift store, and location of all sorts of crazy good stuff. Her story could have very e…

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Joey Wenck: Moments that Change Everything 56:09

2y ago56:09

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You heard from Sierra on Tuesday, now it's Joey's turn! Joey takes us through some really difficult times, moments that change everything. Consider this your warning, there are some tough moments in this episode, but God is good, and Joey shows us that God knows what he's doing!By Matthew Hiatt

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Sierra Wenck A Mission Trip Gone Wrong 45:01

2y ago45:01

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Guess what! It's another couples' week on Rough Drafts. Today you'll hear from Sierra Wenck. She's got so much to share! You'll hear a story about a mission trip that doesn't go the way anyone planned. You'll hear about teaching and tragedy and the ups and downs of relationship. Come back Thursday and hear part 2 - Joey's story!…

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Jerrie Barber: Don't Waste Your Pain 1:23:53

2y ago1:23:53

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Ventriloquist. Intentional Interim. Barefoot runner. Author. Minister. Jerrie Barber wears a lot of hats and has learned a lot of lessons. In this week's episode, Jerrie shares a bunch of his stories including one of the most difficult days of his life, how he learned to enjoy criticism, and what happens when you run barefoot in Nashville.…

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Margaret Cole: Finding David, Finding Jesus, and Finding Her Voice 59:27

2y ago59:27

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We're back from our Christmas break with a fun one! Margaret Cole is the CEO of CareNet Pregnancy Medical Center in Dickson. She's involved in Leadership Dickson and Leadership Middle Tennessee and all the good things going on in our community. You got to meet her in Episode 52 ("The Three Charity Musketeers"), but today you get to hear her story. …

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Big Al: Stay away from Coke Machines! 1:17:56

2y ago1:17:56

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You'd never think that a warning about a Coke machine could make a pretty good plan for life...but that's what Big Al got and that's what Big Al shares with us this week. Al Griffin shares his story...times of anger with God...times of frustration at church...but NEVER underestimate the power of God's Spirit to do big things!…

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Tm Eads: Chocolate Milk For the Win! 1:09:58

2y ago1:09:58

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How you win may say more about your character than how you lose. I knew I'd like Tim when I found out how he celebrated his election as Dickson County Sherriff: with a celebratory round of chocolate milks! You'll enjoy hearing Tim's God stories - the ups, downs, and middles of trying to do right. (PS> If I get arrested, assume it's because I chose …

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Jessica Southerland: Never Ever Goes the Way You Plan It 47:10

2y ago47:10

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Every morning when I drop the kids off for school twelve seconds before the bell rings, I get to see this week's guest. She's been an educator for 17 years. She's lived in Minneapolis, Augusta, and the cradle of civilization, Dickson, TN. She is a guru of helping kids who are navigating trauma, because she knows that *nothing* in life ever goes the…

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Paul Pitney, Margaret Cole, and Renee Boehm: Three Charity Musketeers 1:22:01

2y ago1:22:01

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Today's episode isn't so much a person's God story...but several God stories from three great organizations in Dickson. Paul Pitney represents the Dickson County Family YMCA. Margaret Cole is the guru of the CareNet Pregnancy Medical Center. Renee Boehm is czar of the Dickson County Help Center. And I'm really lucky to call all three friends and mi…

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Thanksgiving 2023 25:05

2y ago25:05

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Nearly 50 of our friends join us for this Thanksgiving Special episode of Rough Drafts. What's a weird thing you're thankful for?By Matthew Hiatt

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Griffin Elkins: the First Ministry Years 41:18

2y ago41:18

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Griffin experienced a horrible fate - he was one of my youth ministry interns! So don't be surprised if he sounds beaten, broke down, and generally despairing of life itself. In this week's conversation, Griffin talks about "God story envy," finding God while fishing, the troubles of launching into life during covid, and his first years in full-tim…

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Taylor Welch: Bullied but Blessed 33:08

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You got to hear from his wife already this week...today you get a bonus episode...his side of the story! You'll enjoy hearing from Taylor Welch as he talks about his journey of faith.By Matthew Hiatt

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Kayla Welch: My REAL Imaginary Friend 58:33

2y ago58:33

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What does faith look like when you're not really in church and life is kind of unstable? How do you think of God when you don't know much about him? Kayla Welch tells us the story of the friendship she found with God even from a very young age.By Matthew Hiatt

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Morgan Pickard: Not from around Here! 38:04

2y ago38:04

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Morgan is so much fun! She shares her story from at least three different angles...geographically, spiritually, and relationally. Spoiler? You get to hear about her amazing little boy and becoming a mom.By Matthew Hiatt

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Charlie Dauphin: God Saves, More than Once 59:19

2y ago59:19

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Charlie Dauphin is another Burns, Tennessee, legend. Were it not for his leadership, the church in Burns would have closed decades ago. Listen as Charlie shares stories from his journey and life and lessons he's learned along the way.By Matthew Hiatt

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Caleb Sams: When You Pray to Get Knocked Off a Fence 43:08

2y ago43:08

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Caleb Sams is a PK! But don't hold that against him. He enjoys the blessings of what he calls "generational faithfulness," but don't think for a minute that this makes someone immune to spiritual struggles. In today's episode, Caleb shares what it was like in the middle of his trial that God used to knock him off the fence towards a deeper faith.…

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Brittany Hunt: Grace & Joy 1:11:59

2y ago1:11:59

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"All your promises are true." These words became pillars that served as anchors of hope and faith during an expectant mom's biggest trials. You'll be encouraged today by Brittany Hunt's story and trust in a God who knows what he is doing, even when things are falling apart.By Matthew Hiatt

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Rusty Grove: Never Complain If You Can Use the Bathroom By Yourself 1:02:02

2y ago1:02:02

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Someday when they write a history of Burns, TN, today's guest and his family will be on every page. He's a county commissioner, bus driver, coach, and a whole lot more. Today, Rusty Groves shares about a traumatic accident that reshaped his life and walk with God.By Matthew Hiatt

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Amanda Felts: Be Who You Needed When You Were a Child 1:20:36

2y ago1:20:36

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This week Amanda describes the ups and downs of a story where the only thing she knew for sure was what she didn't want her life to be like. She shares how she became a social worker, met "Comcast", and found her faith.By Matthew Hiatt

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Steve Holladay: From Shame to Sharing 57:58

2y ago57:58

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual trauma and behavior. You should listen before listening with your kids. It's amazing how deeply we hide our trauma and our shame. Steve this week shares a story of learning to work through the puzzle pieces of his past, confronting the core ideas that stick with us and sabotage our relatio…