Behind The Mike Podcast
196 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsDo you see the world differently than others? What is your worldview? Is there an ultimate truth?
Join Dewey Harris, Dave Revnak, and Mike Stone as they tackle difficult topics using a biblical worldview. What does the Bible have to say about marriage, or drinking, or divorce? What about abortion, or politics, or pornography?
These are some of the issues that will be addressed on “Behind The Mike Podcast”. Maybe you’ll agree, maybe you won’t. That’s okay! Out hope is that by having these tough conversations, we will all examine our beliefs a little closer.
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#067 - Brittni De La Mora | From Porn Star to Pastor | God Loves Always
October 30, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBPlease note that this episode contains adult themes and may not be suitable for those under 18. ------------------- Today’s guest is Brittni De La Mora. Brittni spent 7 years of her life as a star in the porn industry. She will share how she rationalized the steps she took to become a porn star who received lots of praise, recognition, and money. Yet she was empty and suicidal. Did you know that, 47% of Christian families say that porn is a problem in their home 6 out of 10 say watching...
Brittni De La Mora | From Porn Star to Pastor | God Loves Always
October 30, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBPlease note that this episode contains adult themes and may not be suitable for those under 18. ------------------- Today’s guest is Brittni De La Mora. Brittni spent 7 years of her life as a star in the porn industry. She will share how she rationalized the steps she took to become a porn star who received lots of praise, recognition, and money. Yet she was empty and suicidal. Did you know that, 47% of Christian families say that porn is a problem in their home 6 out of 10 say watching...
#066 - Amanda Valantine | Hope & Healing for Families of Addicts
October 24, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBAmanda Valantine is a Recovery Life Coach who, in addition to assisting those struggling with various addictions, has been working with the families of addicts who are often overlooked. When pain comes, we immediately try to relieve the pain with something--drugs, alcohol, "retail therapy", pornography, and the list goes on. This is where addiction often begins. Listen in as Amanda shares a deep dive into addiction, how it works, and the devastation it leaves in its wake--not just for the...
Amanda Valantine | Hope & Healing for Families of Addicts
October 24, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBAmanda Valantine is a Recovery Life Coach who, in addition to assisting those struggling with various addictions, has been working with the families of addicts who are often overlooked. When pain comes, we immediately try to relieve the pain with something--drugs, alcohol, "retail therapy", pornography, and the list goes on. This is where addiction often begins. Listen in as Amanda shares a deep dive into addiction, how it works, and the devastation it leaves in its wake--not just for the...
Tammy Stone | Finding Hope Through Infertility
October 16, 2022 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBAbout 15% of couples worldwide are unable to get pregnant and are considered "infertile". That's about 48 million couples. Aside from the heartache each month, many couples find themselves dealing with divorce, social stigma, emotional stress, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem as a result of the infertility diagnosis. For Mike & Tammy Stone, it was nearly 15 years of heartache. They knew that this challenge would either drive them apart or bring them closer together. Infertility i...
#065 - Tammy Stone | Finding Hope Through Infertility
October 16, 2022 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBAbout 15% of couples worldwide are unable to get pregnant and are considered "infertile". That's about 48 million couples. Aside from the heartache each month, many couples find themselves dealing with divorce, social stigma, emotional stress, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem as a result of the infertility diagnosis. For Mike & Tammy Stone, it was nearly 15 years of heartache. They knew that this challenge would either drive them apart or bring them closer together. Infertility i...
#064 - Dallas Holm | "Here We Are": Serving Jesus Together
October 09, 2022 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIt was the decade of Happy Days & All in the Family, bell bottoms, and leisure suits. Everything was “groovy” and “out of sight”, like John Travolta and Donny & Marie. The Sony Walkman was first introduced, and in 1977 there was a little movie called Star Wars that made its debut. I was 12 years old and went to see the movie with my friend’s family. 1977 was also the year that I asked Jesus to take control of my life. It was about the time that one of my spiritual mentors introduced me t...
Dallas Holm | "Here We Are": Serving Jesus Together
October 09, 2022 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIt was the decade of Happy Days & All in the Family, bell bottoms, and leisure suits. Everything was “groovy” and “out of sight”, like John Travolta and Donny & Marie. The Sony Walkman was first introduced, and in 1977 there was a little movie called Star Wars that made its debut. I was 12 years old and went to see the movie with my friend’s family. 1977 was also the year that I asked Jesus to take control of my life. It was about the time that one of my spiritual mentors introduced me t...
Jimmy & Kelly Needham | Understanding Scripture "CLEARLY"
October 02, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBTo the Christian, the Bible is the very Word of God and is the ultimate guide for our life. If you are a Bible reader, you have probably run into parts of the Bible that seem complex, confusing, or controversial. Like me, you may have a tendency to "skip over" books like Numbers (after all, I'm definitely not a math guy). Well, today I’ve invited some friends of mine to join us to discuss those very things. Jimmy Needham is a critically acclaimed recording artist and pastor. He has al...
#063 - Jimmy & Kelly Needham | Understanding Scripture "CLEARLY"
October 02, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBTo the Christian, the Bible is the very Word of God and is the ultimate guide for our life. If you are a Bible reader, you have probably run into parts of the Bible that seem complex, confusing, or controversial. Like me, you may have a tendency to "skip over" books like Numbers (after all, I'm definitely not a math guy). Well, today I’ve invited some friends of mine to join us to discuss those very things. Jimmy Needham is a critically acclaimed recording artist and pastor. He has al...
#062 - Matt Accurso and Pastor Matt McCloghry | Can There Be Hope in Grief?
September 25, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBLife is a gift from God. Most of us will experience or have already experienced, the death of someone very close to us. It is in those moments that we are faced with the reality of our own mortality. Unless Jesus returns in our lifetime, we too will leave this world. The decisions we’ve made in this life will determine our eternity—actually, it comes down to just one decision. Am I living for myself, or am I living for Jesus? Matt Accurso experienced what no husband or father wants to e...
Matt Accurso and Pastor Matt McCloghry | Can There Be Hope in Grief?
September 25, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBLife is a gift from God. Most of us will experience or have already experienced, the death of someone very close to us. It is in those moments that we are faced with the reality of our own mortality. Unless Jesus returns in our lifetime, we too will leave this world. The decisions we’ve made in this life will determine our eternity—actually, it comes down to just one decision. Am I living for myself, or am I living for Jesus? Matt Accurso experienced what no husband or father wants to e...
Steven Curtis Chapman | "Still" a New Album from SCC
September 18, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThis past week, I sat down with one of my all-time favorite singer/songwriters, Steven Curtis Chapman. We discussed Alabama football (or cheerleading), adoption, the challenges of life and the true HOPE we have in Jesus Christ, and we talked about his upcoming brand new album, "Still", available on October 14th. Steven has spent the last 35 years writing and performing genre-defining songs that shaped a generation. With a staggering 49 Number 1 singles in his catalog, he is the most awarded...
#061 - Steven Curtis Chapman | "Still" a New Album from SCC
September 18, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThis past week, I sat down with one of my all-time favorite singer/songwriters, Steven Curtis Chapman. We discussed Alabama football (or cheerleading), adoption, the challenges of life and the true HOPE we have in Jesus Christ, and we talked about his upcoming brand new album, "Still", available on October 14th. Steven has spent the last 35 years writing and performing genre-defining songs that shaped a generation. With a staggering 49 Number 1 singles in his catalog, he is the most awarded...
George Dennehy | Overcoming Obstacles for God's Glory
September 11, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBWhen I was about 9 or 10 years old, my parents bought me a little guitar and signed me up for guitar lessons. I was pretty excited at the thought of being able to play, not realizing that it would take years of practice to be good enough to call it music. Although I continued to play, lessons lasted about 2-3 years. I remember having to press so hard on the strings to get a decent sound. Those steel strings felt like they were cutting into my fingers. My songs sounded nothing like those o...
#060 - George Dennehy | Overcoming Obstacles for God's Glory
September 11, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBWhen I was about 9 or 10 years old, my parents bought me a little guitar and signed me up for guitar lessons. I was pretty excited at the thought of being able to play, not realizing that it would take years of practice to be good enough to call it music. Although I continued to play, lessons lasted about 2-3 years. I remember having to press so hard on the strings to get a decent sound. Those steel strings felt like they were cutting into my fingers. My songs sounded nothing like those o...
#059 - Dr. Christopher Yuan | A Gay Son's Journey to God: Holy Sexuality and the Gospel
September 04, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBChristopher Yuan, the son of Chinese immigrants, discovered at an early age that he was different. He was attracted to other boys. As he grew into adulthood, his mother, Angela, hoped to control the situation. Instead, she found that her son and her life were spiraling out of control—and her own personal demons were determined to defeat her. Christopher was to follow in his father’s footsteps to become a Doctor of Dental Surgery, however, just before graduation, Christopher dropped out of c...
Dr. Christopher Yuan | A Gay Son's Journey to God: Holy Sexuality and the Gospel
September 04, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBChristopher Yuan, the son of Chinese immigrants, discovered at an early age that he was different. He was attracted to other boys. As he grew into adulthood, his mother, Angela, hoped to control the situation. Instead, she found that her son and her life were spiraling out of control—and her own personal demons were determined to defeat her. Christopher was to follow in his father’s footsteps to become a Doctor of Dental Surgery, however, just before graduation, Christopher dropped out of c...
#058 - Trent Taylor | "Watch Me Rise" a Story of Triumph
August 28, 2022 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBTrent Taylor experienced sexual abuse, neglect, and domestic violence during the first half of his childhood. He traveled a horrific journey through the foster care system until he was adopted at the age of 9. After healing from his traumatic past, Trent, who is now 21, has devoted his life to helping others overcome past trauma by providing hope. Trent, who could have easily become another statistic, became a published author after co-authoring his autobiography, "Shattered No More," ab...
Trent Taylor | "Watch Me Rise" a Story of Triumph
August 28, 2022 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBTrent Taylor experienced sexual abuse, neglect, and domestic violence during the first half of his childhood. He traveled a horrific journey through the foster care system until he was adopted at the age of 9. After healing from his traumatic past, Trent, who is now 21, has devoted his life to helping others overcome past trauma by providing hope. Trent, who could have easily become another statistic, became a published author after co-authoring his autobiography, "Shattered No More," ab...
Ed Grable | God Has a Purpose, Even When He is Silent
August 21, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBHe felt unwanted, unloved, unvalued, and didn’t believe he had a purpose in life. Today’s guest is a friend whose story exemplifies the purpose of this podcast—Hope. This episode is for anyone out there who has ever believed that they just didn’t measure up or fit in. Most of us have had experiences like that in our childhood, but it’s not just children who struggle with self-worth. As adults, we are supposed to have it all together, right? We can’t appear weak, uncertain, or that we don’...
#057 - Ed Grable | God Has a Purpose, Even When He is Silent
August 21, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBHe felt unwanted, unloved, unvalued, and didn’t believe he had a purpose in life. Today’s guest is a friend whose story exemplifies the purpose of this podcast—Hope. This episode is for anyone out there who has ever believed that they just didn’t measure up or fit in. Most of us have had experiences like that in our childhood, but it’s not just children who struggle with self-worth. As adults, we are supposed to have it all together, right? We can’t appear weak, uncertain, or that we don’...
#056 - Hillary Morgan Ferrer (Mama Bear Apologetics) | "Are Your Kids Walking Away from Their Faith?"
August 14, 2022 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBToday’s guest offers a sobering statistic that should make us all sit up and take notice. “45%-48% of youth leave the church after their freshman year in college and never return.” They never return! If you are a parent, a grandparent, or simply a follower of Jesus, this should sound the alarm! When are children challenged about their faith, what will they say? Do they know why they believe what they believe? We all know our world has its temptations, but today, our culture is not only ma...
Hillary Morgan Ferrer (Mama Bear Apologetics) | "Are Your Kids Walking Away from Their Faith?"
August 14, 2022 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBToday’s guest offers a sobering statistic that should make us all sit up and take notice. “45%-48% of youth leave the church after their freshman year in college and never return.” They never return! If you are a parent, a grandparent, or simply a follower of Jesus, this should sound the alarm! When are children challenged about their faith, what will they say? Do they know why they believe what they believe? We all know our world has its temptations, but today, our culture is not only ma...
#055 - Brandon Scott - No Longer Defined by My 600-lb Life
August 07, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBMost of us carry around the weight of burdens we are not meant to carry. Maybe it's our past, maybe it's our present circumstances. However, God provides freedom through Jesus Christ. Maybe no one understands this better than Brandon Scott. While weighing nearly 700 pounds, Brandon watched the TLC series, "My 600-lb Life", not realizing that one day he would be on the show himself. It was through the loving prompting from his girlfriend that made Brandon contact the show. His life was abou...
#055 - Brandon Scott | No Longer Defined by My 600-lb Life
August 07, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBMost of us carry around the weight of burdens we are not meant to carry. Maybe it's our past, maybe it's our present circumstances. However, God provides freedom through Jesus Christ. Maybe no one understands this better than Brandon Scott. While weighing nearly 700 pounds, Brandon watched the TLC series, "My 600-lb Life", not realizing that one day he would be on the show himself. It was through the loving prompting from his girlfriend that made Brandon contact the show. His life was abou...
Brandon Scott | No Longer Defined by My 600-lb Life
August 07, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBMost of us carry around the weight of burdens we are not meant to carry. Maybe it's our past, maybe it's our present circumstances. However, God provides freedom through Jesus Christ. Maybe no one understands this better than Brandon Scott. While weighing nearly 700 pounds, Brandon watched the TLC series, "My 600-lb Life", not realizing that one day he would be on the show himself. It was through the loving prompting from his girlfriend that made Brandon contact the show. His life was abou...
#054 - Ryan Bomberger - Roe v. Wade Ruling Brings Life
July 31, 2022 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBOUR GUEST: Ryan Bomberger is an Emmy® Award-winning Creative Professional who founded The Radiance Foundation (TRF), a life-affirming 501c3, along with his wife, Bethany. He is an international public speaker, columnist, educator, broadcast media designer, producer, and author of the powerful book, Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong. OUR TOPIC: Roe v Wade Overturned to Life Since the 1973 ruling by the Supreme Court, it is estimated that over 63 million babies have legally been aborted. ...
Ryan Bomberger - Roe v. Wade Ruling Brings Life
July 31, 2022 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBOUR GUEST: Ryan Bomberger is an Emmy® Award-winning Creative Professional who founded The Radiance Foundation (TRF), a life-affirming 501c3, along with his wife, Bethany. He is an international public speaker, columnist, educator, broadcast media designer, producer, and author of the powerful book, Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong. OUR TOPIC: Roe v Wade Overturned to Life Since the 1973 ruling by the Supreme Court, it is estimated that over 63 million babies have legally been aborted. ...
Tammy Stone - Intro to Season 5 & Updates
July 31, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBWe've been gone for about 10 months, but we're back! In this intro episode, you will hear from my wife, Tammy, as we share where we've been, where we are headed, and some new things going on with the podcast! Behind The Mike website: https://BehindTheMike.net SPONSOR: Covenant Eyes - https://covenanteyes.com Use Promo Code: BEHINDTHEMIKE to get 30 days FREE! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. Watch these podcasts on YouTube! Follow Us! YouTube: @behindthemikepodcast Insta...
#053 - Tammy Stone - Intro to Season 5 & Updates
July 31, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBWe've been gone for about 10 months, but we're back! In this intro episode, you will hear from my wife, Tammy, as we share where we've been, where we are headed, and some new things going on with the podcast! Behind The Mike website: https://BehindTheMike.net SPONSOR: Covenant Eyes - https://covenanteyes.com Use Promo Code: BEHINDTHEMIKE to get 30 days FREE! Support the show ---------------------------------------- MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST: Behind The Mike website: https://BehindTheM...
#052 - Kurt Beach | Finding Purpose in Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
November 08, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBKurt Beach joins us, along with his daughter Mikayla Beach, to encourage listeners to shift their focus away from their troubles and toward a more positive, faith-driven life. Kurt was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and told he would probably be in a wheelchair by his mid-30's. Instead, Kurt took on the biggest physically challenging race of his life. "Searching for Every Step: Finding Purpose in Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy" documents Kurt's life journey from diagnosis to ...
Kurt Beach | Finding Purpose in Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
November 08, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBKurt Beach joins us, along with his daughter Mikayla Beach, to encourage listeners to shift their focus away from their troubles and toward a more positive, faith-driven life. Kurt was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and told he would probably be in a wheelchair by his mid-30's. Instead, Kurt took on the biggest physically challenging race of his life. "Searching for Every Step: Finding Purpose in Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy" documents Kurt's life journey from diagnosis to ...
Todd Morrison | A Profound Mercy: Finding Redemption in the Despair of Our Own Doing - Part 2
October 24, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBTodd grew up in a Christian family as a missionary kid. Then one day, his father told Todd that he was gay. His parents divorced and abandoned him. Todd became a high-end cocaine dealer until Jesus met him right were he was. In part 2, Todd shares another struggle as a pastor--painkiller addiction. Even as he tried to justify this use, he knew he needed help. God continued to show Todd that He is always there, always pursuing him. Maybe you can relate to some of Todd's story; maybe you ca...
#051 - Todd Morrison | A Profound Mercy: Finding Redemption in the Despair of Our Own Doing - Part 2
October 24, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBTodd grew up in a Christian family as a missionary kid. Then one day, his father told Todd that he was gay. His parents divorced and abandoned him. Todd became a high-end cocaine dealer until Jesus met him right were he was. In part 2, Todd shares another struggle as a pastor--painkiller addiction. Even as he tried to justify this use, he knew he needed help. God continued to show Todd that He is always there, always pursuing him. Maybe you can relate to some of Todd's story; maybe you ca...
#050 - Todd Morrison | A Profound Mercy: Finding Redemption in the Despair of Our Own Doing - Part 1
October 20, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBTodd grew up in a Christian family as a missionary kid. Then one day, his father told Todd that he was gay. His parents divorced and abandoned him. Todd became a high-end cocaine dealer until Jesus met him right were he was. We talk to Todd about his life and how he now sees that God was pursuing him every step of the way. Maybe you can relate to some of Todd's story; maybe you can't. Regardless, we are all in the same boat--we are all sinners who desperately need a Savior. Listen to Tod...
Todd Morrison | A Profound Mercy: Finding Redemption in the Despair of Our Own Doing - Part 1
October 20, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBTodd grew up in a Christian family as a missionary kid. Then one day, his father told Todd that he was gay. His parents divorced and abandoned him. Todd became a high-end cocaine dealer until Jesus met him right were he was. We talk to Todd about his life and how he now sees that God was pursuing him every step of the way. Maybe you can relate to some of Todd's story; maybe you can't. Regardless, we are all in the same boat--we are all sinners who desperately need a Savior. Listen to Tod...
#049 - Jonathan Philby | What Worship Is & What It Isn't
September 13, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBWhat exactly is worship? Do we have to worship as a group, or can we worship alone? My friend, Jonathan Philby, joins us today to talk about the bigger topic of worship. Jonathan recently co-led a multiple week class on the subject of worship and brings much of his study to our conversation today. With the HOPE of Jesus Christ, we can freely worship Him, and Jonathan provides some great insight into some potential misunderstandings of worship. Don't forget to subscribe to the show, rate ...
#048 - "Never Forget" - 20th Anniversary of 9/11
September 10, 2021 15:00 - 4 minutes - 2.97 MBDo you remember where you were on 9/11/2001? I do. I was working for an airline and we had just sent out the first flight of the day. It was a normal day, until it wasn't. You know the story. That was 20 years ago. America has seemed to lose its way since then. My prayer is that we will heed God's warning to Israel from 2 Chronicles 7:14. Please share this podcast. Like it & review it. I want to spread the HOPE of Jesus through my podcast as far as I can--with your help. A video of...
#047 - Autumn Lucretia & Karrah Windau | "The Checklist to Get to Heaven"
August 29, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBAutumn and Karrah, lifelong friends, join us in this episode and they will be sharing about how they worked so hard, and stressed so much, about fulfilling their mental checklist of things that will get them to heaven. It wasn't until they both met a co-worker who shared about God's grace through faith in Jesus that will get them to eternal life--not works, that they found true freedom from the bondage of works and guilt. Autumn and Karrah both had a background in Catholicism, yet they cou...
#046 - Shannon Bream | Hear “The Women of the Bible Speak”
April 17, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBShannon Bream joins us for a Conversation of Hope about her new book, “The Women of the Bible Speak.” Shannon writes about sixteen women in the Bible ranging from a prostitute to a murderer—from a queen to the mother of Jesus. Each woman has a unique, and often outrageous, story of how God used them as a part of his plan. Some are even a part of the lineage of Jesus Himself. Have you ever felt like God couldn’t, or wouldn’t, use you because you were not up to His standards? Well, the wome...
#045 - Michael McDowell | NASCAR 2021 Daytona 500 Winner
April 11, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBIn the final lap of the first race of the 2021 season, Michael McDowell's strategy was to wait for Brad Keselowski to make his move on leader Joey Lagano. When that happened, Michael made his move and avoided their crash to take the checkered flag at the 2021 Daytona 500. Racing has been a big part of Michael's life since he began with BMX bikes. He has a conversation with us about the careful balance between his NASCAR career and his marriage and family. LINKS: Michael McDowell Front Ro...
#044 - Dean Inserra | The Unsaved Christian
March 14, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBOur nation is "a nation under God" in word and many consider themselves "Christians", yet know little about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. My guest is Pastor Dean Inserra, author of the book, "The Unsaved Christian". Dean is the founding and lead pastor of CITYCHURCH, where he leads the vision and preaching. In this episode, we talk about Cultural Christianity and truly following Christ. There is a distinction between the two and the differences are eternal. Going to church, holy co...
#43 - Ted Barrett - Major League Umpire | Calling for Christ
March 06, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBTed Barrett became a Major League umpire in 1994 and was full-time beginning in 1999. Ted earned a master's degree in Biblical Studies from Trinity College and Seminary, and a doctorate in theology, with an emphasis in Pastoral Ministry, from Trinity. Ted's dissertation was "An Investigation of Faith As a Life Principle in the Lives of Major League Umpires". Ted has a long list of experiences from his career in Major League Baseball. Some of them include: He was the home plate umpire fo...
#043 - Ted Barrett - Major League Umpire | Calling for Christ
March 06, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBTed Barrett became a Major League umpire in 1994 and was full-time beginning in 1999. Ted earned a master's degree in Biblical Studies from Trinity College and Seminary, and a doctorate in theology, with an emphasis in Pastoral Ministry, from Trinity. Ted's dissertation was "An Investigation of Faith As a Life Principle in the Lives of Major League Umpires". Ted has a long list of experiences from his career in Major League Baseball. Some of them include: He was the home plate umpire fo...
#042 - Richard Capriola | "Facts & Risks of Adolescent Addiction"
February 28, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBHow much risk are you willing to take as a parent, with your child's exposure to alcohol, vaping, marijuana, or other drugs? Richard Capriola has been a mental health and addictions counselor for over two decades. He’s been licensed in Illinois and Texas and recently retired from Menninger Clinic in Houston where he worked as an addictions counselor for adolescents and adults diagnosed with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. We speak with Richard about the risks our teens are takin...
#42 - Richard Capriola | "Facts & Risks of Adolescent Addiction"
February 28, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBHow much risk are you willing to take as a parent, with your child's exposure to alcohol, vaping, marijuana, or other drugs? Richard Capriola has been a mental health and addictions counselor for over two decades. He’s been licensed in Illinois and Texas and recently retired from Menninger Clinic in Houston where he worked as an addictions counselor for adolescents and adults diagnosed with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. We speak with Richard about the risks our teens are takin...
#041 - Zach Tinman | Perseverance in Your Calling
February 14, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBCollege basketball is winding down and soon, March Madness will be here! In this episode, our guest, Zach Tinman, shares his love for the game of basketball. His dream was to one day play college ball, but he first needed to overcome some obstacles. Lack of playing time and his height were just a couple of those obstacles, and year after year he needed to make a big decision--persevere and follow his calling, or quit. The latter seemed the easiest, but Zach wasn't willing to give up on hi...
#040 - Roger, Sam & Alli Ernst | The Miracle of Adoption, Part 2
February 06, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWhen Belinda Ernst took her first medical mission trip to Haiti, she had no idea how God would use that trip to change the trajectory of her family. It wasn't long before the Ernst's were considering adopting a child from the country they came to love--the small country of Burundi in Africa. Charlie and Belinda already had two biological children, Alli and Sam. Alli was an 8th grader when her parents went to Burundi to bring home her new brother, Roger. Sam was in 6th grade. In this e...
#039 - Charlie & Belinda Ernst | The Miracle of Adoption, Part 1
January 31, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBWhen Belinda Ernst took her first medical mission trip to Haiti, she had no idea how God would use that trip to change the trajectory of her family. Belinda is a pulmonary Physician Assistant. After multiple trips, her husband, Charlie, decided to take two of his basketball players with him to experience the orphans of Haiti for himself. Charlie is the Head Basketball Coach at the University of Findlay. It wasn't long before the Ernst's were considering adopting a child from the country the...