Is there a God? Why does God allow suffering? Is the Bible reliable? We’re here to explore some of life’s most challenging questions and offer a space for open, honest conversation. Our podcast is dedicated to a topic that’s as old as humanity itself: suffering. A story as old as any. People and their struggles, death and tragedy, war and famine. Is that all there is? These are all inevitable, so why aren’t we equipped or taught about what to do with suffering? Why are we often suffering alo ...
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Cam is joined by Remi Sobo and Nate Baker. They dive deep into the show Severance and explore how it masterfully reflects themes of grief and the harsh realities of corporate America. 🚨 Spoiler alert! We’re covering details from both seasons—including up to episode 9 of season 2—so if you’re not caught up, you might want to hold off on this one. Wa…
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The Power of Silence and Solitude: Finding Peace and Clarity in a Noisy World
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1:11:38The Desert/Wilderness E7 - Cam continues his Wilderness series, exploring themes of Silence and Solitude. As the series nears its conclusion, he reflects on a recent visit to All Merciful Savior, an Eastern Orthodox monastery on Vashon Island near Seattle. There, he spoke with Abbot Tryphon, and learned about the daily lives and spiritual practice …
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From Barren to Blessed: Seasons of Waiting and God's Timing
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53:35The Desert/Wilderness E6 - Cam is joined in this episode by Becca Rennaker who shares her incredibly inspiring story of infertility and the years of hardship and testing she and her husband, Mike, faced while trying to have a child. We discuss the theme of the barren woman in the Bible and how Becca's faith was strengthened by those stories during …
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Streams in the Wilderness: How God Brings Renewal in Hard Times
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1:03:47The Desert/Wilderness E5 - Cam continues exploring the profound theme of the Desert/Wilderness in this conversation with Mark Buckley. Mark, a pastor and author, shares insights from his life and new book Into the Desert: When the Road to Heaven Feels Like the Path to Hell. Together, they reflect on navigating life's wilderness seasons and discover…
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Overcoming Temptation: Jesus' Journey in the Wilderness
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1:16:03The Desert/Wilderness E4 - Cam and Nate Baker continue the Desert theme by diving into the Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness, exploring what this moment reveals about faith, identity, and the battle between trust in God and the lure of self-reliance/pride. Music By TadowBy Cam Straw
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Faith in the Desert: Lessons from the Israelites’ Wilderness Journey (Pt.2)
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54:46The Desert/Wilderness E3 (Pt. 2) Cam and Matt Rosenberg finish their conversation on the Wilderness theme in the Scriptures. Jesus Never Said Anything New by Matt Rosenberg Restoring The Jewishness of The Gospel by Jewish NT Commentary by David H. Stern Ph.D Music By TadowBy Cam Straw
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Faith in the Desert: Lessons from the Israelites’ Wilderness Journey
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1:14:57The Desert/Wilderness E2 (Pt.1)- In this episode, Cam and Matt Rosenberg dive into the journey of the Israelites in the desert and reflect on what their story reveals about human fear, trust, and faith. From moments of doubt and grumbling to God's persistent provision, they explore how these ancient lessons speak to our struggles today. https://sha…
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What the Desert Can Teach Us Today: Faith, Struggle, and Renewal
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44:37The Desert/Wilderness E1 - Cameron and Courtney introduce the desert theme and discuss why the desert matters and what it means for us today. Whether you’re in a season of loss, transition, or just feeling stuck, there’s something about this wilderness/desert imagery that still speaks to the human experience. Music By Tadow…
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Why We Need Community When We Grieve
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1:05:25In this episode, I’m sitting down with Jinnie Yun the Director at Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. where she works to help churches and businesses engage with mental health and spiritual well-being. to become a sanctuary for people with mental health. We discuss how her culture and other cultures that shes lived in have shaped her understanding …
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Navigating Breast Cancer: Faith, Fear, and Finding Strength
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50:57In this special episode for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Julie Vlahon shares their personal journey through a cancer diagnosis, how they processed the news, and how their faith provided strength throughout treatment. We’ll explore the spiritual lessons learned, how grief and suffering have shaped their view of God, and the hope they've found amid…
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The Process of Grief: What No One Tells You
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58:53Cam is joined by Paul Puccinelli, a grief counselor who works with individuals navigating profound loss and the challenges that come with it. Paul has years of experience helping people understand and process grief—whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the gradual decline from chronic illness, or the invisible pain we carry daily. We’ll explore wha…
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Cam is joined by his friends Kene and Nate as they discuss the challenges of grieving and handling suffering in America, and what we can learn from other cultures. Music by TadowBy Cam Straw
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Can Christians Be Depressed? You're not an EMOJI
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42:53Intro: Our Story (Pt. 2) Cam and Courtney talk about their history and experience with mental health. Music by Tadow Show Notes: Mind Fixers by Anne Harrington Georgia EdeBy Cam Straw
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Living with Chronic Illness as a Christian: A Honest Look at Suffering
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47:45Intro Our Story: Cam and Courtney talk about why they started this podcast and how they navigate chronic health issues. Music by TadowBy Cam Straw
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