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Search in Your City

58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

In the middle of all the craziness in the world, we stop and take a moment to find out the key issues going on in different cities around the US and the ways in which Search staff in those cities view/deal with them. Each is a daily short devotional intended to provide perspective and coping for the tough issues we all deal with daily.

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Episodes

S1 Ep.40-- "It's Better To Have Doubts" - Raleigh, NC - April 15th, 2023

April 15, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Alex Lawrence, from Raleigh, NC, joins Blaine today to share about his experience with Search.  Support the show

Ep. 39-- "I'd Never Experienced That Before"- Charlotte, North Carolina- February 9th, 2023

February 09, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Doug Thie and Peter Skilton share their experience with Search Charlotte. Support the show

Ep. 38-- "New Beginnings"- Houston, TX- November 8th, 2022

November 08, 2022 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Eric Vaughn  gives us the background of his journey to joining Search staff in Houston, TX.  Support the show

Ep. 37 -- Search 45

October 10, 2022 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

At Search, our main thing is to invite adults to take a next step toward God by asking life’s big questions, as we offer honest answers and initiate meaningful conversations. This year, we’re marking 45 years of pursuing our main thing. We explore that pursuit in this episode recorded live at our annual staff conference. Local Search leaders from across the country share stories of impacted lives and look ahead to what the future holds for Search. Support the show

Ep. 37 -- Search 45

October 10, 2022 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

At Search, our main thing is to invite adults to take a next step toward God by asking life’s big questions, as we offer honest answers and initiate meaningful conversations. This year, we’re marking 45 years of pursuing our main thing. We explore that pursuit in this episode recorded live at our annual staff conference. Local Search leaders from across the country share stories of impacted lives and look ahead to what the future holds for Search. Support the show

Ep. 36-- "Faith in the Next Generation"- Baltimore, MD- August 18th, 2022

August 18, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Mike Donohue from Search Baltimore shares a story that highlights the our value of one person. Support the show

Ep. 35-- "Redeeming Grief: How God Launched Search in Kansas City"- Kansas City, MO - July 1, 2022

July 01, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Rick Mumford, the the Area Director of Search Kansas City,  gives us the background of his journey to joining Search staff.  Support the show

Ep. 34-- "This is What I've Always Wanted to Do..."- Collin County, TX - June 14, 2022

June 14, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Drew Waeckerle, the newest member of Search Collin County,  gives us his background his family and his journey to joining the Search staff. Support the show

Ep. 33 -- "From Insurance to Apologetics..."- Houston, Texas - August 12, 2021

August 12, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MB

Taylor Neil, the newest member of Search Houston,  gives us his background his family and his journey to joining the Search staff. Support the show

Ep. 32 -- "My Journey to Get Here" - Denton County, Texas - November 5, 2020

November 08, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Scott Davis of the brand new Search in Denton County,  gives us his background his family and his journey to joining the Search staff. Support the show

Ep. 31 -- "Launching a New Venture in Lubbock, Texas" - Lubbock, Texas - August 11, 2020

August 12, 2020 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

This week, we check in on Randy Rawls, Area Director of our brand new Search city, Lubbock, Texas. Randy walks through his story, background and what drew him to help startup a new city in the Search family. Support the show

Ep. 30 -- "Stories Learned from a Vietnam Fighter Pilot" - Fort Worth, Texas - July 29, 2020

August 05, 2020 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

Lamar Smith, Chairman of the Search National Board, shares his life story from childhood, through his time as a decorated Vietnam War Combat Pilot, to his professional life in the financial sector and the lessons learned along the way. Support the show

Ep. 30 -- " " - Fort Worth, Texas - July 29, 2020

August 05, 2020 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

Lamar Smith, Chairman of the Search National Board, shares his life story from childhood, through his time as a decorated Vietnam War Combat Pilot, to his professional life in the financial sector and the lessons learned along the way. Support the show (https://searchnational.org/support/)

Ep. 29 -- "How the Search for a New Job Led to a Life of Purpose" - Columbus, Ohio - July 22, 2020

July 29, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Doug Franck, Area Director of Search in Columbus, Ohio recounts how a relationship that began as a man looking for a job and became something much larger as the man ultimately discovered what it means to live a life of purpose. Support the show

Ep. 28 -- "I Love to Hear People's Stories" - Charlotte, North Carolina - July 20, 2020

July 22, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.54 MB

Chad Blankenburg of Charlotte, North Carolina recounts his journey to Search staff and a few stories from his first three years on staff. Support the show

Ep. 27 -- "Gnostics, Quantam Theory and the Gospel of Jesus?" - Nashville, Tennessee - July 9, 2020

July 16, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

Dr. Greg Joiner of Nashville, Tennessee recounts a recent conversation that led to the study, discover and examination of the gnostic gospels and how Search approaches honest conversations that lead to real relationships. Support the show

Ep. 26 -- "Lessons Learned from a Life in Football" - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - July 3, 2020

July 08, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Ken Mendenhall Area Director of Search in Oklahoma City, recounts some of the highlights of his All-American college and NFL career and life lessons learned along the way. Support the show

Ep. 25 -- "I'm Staring Down the Road. My Life is Gone. Is this Where I Belong?" - Greenville, South Carolina - June 26, 2020

July 01, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Graham Gooley of Greenville, South Carolina discusses a journey of 5 years as a friend, a very analytical and intelligent skeptic, wrestles with his evaluation and pursuit of Christianity. Support the show

Ep. 24 -- "He's the Last Guy Anyone Thought Would Trust Christ" - Houston, Texas - June 19, 2020

June 24, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Paul Hicks, Area Director in Houston, Texas recounts his relationship with Phil that has evolved over the years, through some hardships and ultimately culminating in the beginning of Phil's relationship with God. Support the show

SPECIAL PREVIEW -- The Search Podcast -- "Who Created God?" with Don Barkley

June 22, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Search is proud to announce the launch of "The Search Podcast" covering the big questions in life. The Search Podcast will tackle key questions pertaining to the meaning of life pulling from the wisdom of our national staff. Week 1 starts from the beginning, the existence of God, and will build from there, each Monday into November. Take a listen, enjoy and subscribe at https://searchnational.org/the-search-podcast/ Support the show

Ep. 23 -- "What Happens When a History of Success Can't Help This Time?" - Greensboro, North Carolina - June 15, 2020

June 17, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.8 MB

David Bowman, Staff Director for Search in Greensboro, North Carolina reflects on questions and conversations with a highly successful friend that is facing cancer, a prolonged recovery and the possibility of it turning into a terminal illness.  Support the show

Ep. 22 -- "What Happens When a History of Success Can't Help This Time?" - Greensboro, North Carolina - June 15, 2020

June 17, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.8 MB

David Bowman, Staff Director for Search in Greensboro, North Carolina reflects on questions and conversations with a highly successful friend that is facing cancer, a prolonged recovery and the possibility of it turning into a terminal illness.  Support the show (https://searchnational.org/support/)

Ep. 22 -- "You'd be Amazed at What You Find Picking Up Trash in a City" - Charlotte, North Carolina - June 4, 2020

June 10, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Davis Kuykendall, one of Search's Managing Directors and Area Director of Search Charlotte discusses his very individual hobby: walking and collecting trash. What does that trash say about the city? Support the show

Ep. 21 -- "Getting Creative with the Tools at Your Disposal or How to Keep it Fresh when the Pandemic Gets Tedious" - Collin County, Texas - May 29, 2020

June 03, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MB

Mel Cure, Area Director of Collin County, talks about the fatigue of being in extended lock down and the challenge of keeping things fresh and innovative in ministry with the tools at your disposal. Support the show

Ep. 20 -- "I'm Struggling with a Loving God Allowing this to Happen" - Raleigh, North Carolina - May 26, 2020

May 27, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Bill Finley, Area Director for Raleigh, North Carolina discusses stories from his first year on staff and reflects on the big question of suffering..."How can a loving God allow something like this to happen, especially something that prays on the poor and weak?" Support the show

Ep. 19 -- "Thoughts on My First Year with Search" - Fort Worth, Texas - May 20, 2020

May 20, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Josh Horton of Fort Worth, Texas, reflects on his first 8 months with Search, what brought him to Search and talks about the highlights of what has been an eventful first year on staff. Support the show

SPECIAL 3 of 3 -- HOPE -- "Why? Why You? Why Now?....Why Not?"

May 11, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Dave Krueger, Search Vice President of Mission Advancement, along with his wife, Roxy, share stories of challenges and hope that they have faced over their 50 years of marriage. Support the show

SPECIAL 3 of 3 -- HOPE -- "Why? Why You? Why Now?....Why Not?"

May 11, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Dave Krueger, Search Vice President of Mission Advancement, along with his wife, Roxy, share stories of challenges and hope that they have faced over their 50 years of marriage. Support the show

Ep. 18 -- COVID 19 - "Embracing the Gift of Desperation" - Greensboro, North Carolina - May 5, 2020

May 06, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Matt Burkett of Greensboro, North Carolina talks about his non-traditional path, overcoming addiction and ending up with Search, and how that can apply to working through the trials today's situation presents. Support the show

SPECIAL 2 of 3 -- Hope -- "Encouragement: Finding Hope in the Good News of the Gospel."

May 04, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Dave Krueger, Search Vice President of Mission Advancement, discusses how the combination of Encouragement and Endurance go together to give us a sense of Hope. Support the show

Ep. 17 -- COVID 19 - " " - Twin Cities, Minnesota - April 27, 2020

April 29, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Bill Mast of Search in the Twin Cities talks about how one local business executive proposed his team's strategy for working with clients during times of uncertainty -  "Be Calm, Be a Leader, Have a Bias Toward Action." Support the show (https://searchnational.org/support/)

Ep. 17 -- COVID 19 - "Be Calm, Be a Leader, Have a Bias Toward Action." - Twin Cities, Minnesota - April 27, 2020

April 29, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Bill Mast of Search in the Twin Cities talks about how one local business executive proposed his team's strategy for working with clients during times of uncertainty -  "Be Calm, Be a Leader, Have a Bias Toward Action." Support the show

SPECIAL 1 of 3 -- Hope -- What is Hope and What is our Foundation for Hope?

April 27, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Dave Krueger, former drill sergeant, pastor and Search staff member of 40 years asks the question, "In this present moment, in the midst of crisis, What is Hope?" As the "Big Questions" start to surface and we search for meaning in all this, finding hope is one of the first items to surface and influences many of the other "Big Questions" we continue to ask. Support the show

Ep. 16 -- COVID 19 - "Reflecting on Getting Out of Ourselves and Being More Aware of Others." - Columbus Ohio - April 21, 2020

April 22, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

John Ransom of Search in Columbus, Ohio reflects on his first year with Search and his key take away: realizing how much we get caught up in our own space and not realizing how much is going on around us in the lives of others. Support the show

Ep. 15 -- COVID 19 - "Changing Jobs as the World Falls Apart Around You." - Nashville, Tennessee - April 16, 2020

April 17, 2020 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

John Vicary of Nashville, Tennessee talks about his journey from 40 years on staff to transitioning to a new job with Search Ministries on the same day social distancing policies were mandated and the nature of ministry and the world changed. Support the show

Ep. 14 -- COVID 19 - "NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews on Being Thankful in the Midst of Tremendous Life Change" - Houston, Texas - April 14, 2020

April 15, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

NFL Hall of Famer, Bruce Matthews of Search Houston discusses the conversations he's had that seem contrary to our current life situation; conversations of thankfulness. Rather than get stuck at "Why", Bruce reports on hearing stories of personal growth, relationships strengthened and lives gaining clarity. Support the show

Ep. 14 -- COVID 19 - "Being Thankful in the Midst of Tremendous Life Change" - Houston, Texas - April 14, 2020

April 15, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

NFL Hall of Famer, Bruce Matthews of Search Houston discusses the conversations he's had that seem contrary to our current life situation; conversations of thankfulness. Rather than get stuck at "Why", Bruce reports on hearing stories of personal growth, relationships strengthened and lives gaining clarity. Support the show (https://searchnational.org/support/)

SPECIAL 4 of 4 -- Fear - Collective Wisdom in Dealing with Fear

April 13, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Dr. Joel Housholder pulls together a panel of folks from all different walks and stages of life to discuss areas of fear in their lives and how they deal with fear when it rears its ugly head. Support the show

Ep. 13 -- COVID 19 - "How Do You Fight an Enemy You Can't Even See? " - Boise, Idaho - April 7, 2020

April 10, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Jon Strain of Boise, Idaho talks about moving into sheltering and experiencing an earthquake within a few days and how the invisible, untouchable enemy (not the physically experienced earthquake) is the one that turned our world upside down. Support the show

Ep. 12 -- COVID 19 - "Living in a Constant State of Anxiety and Tension " - Baltimore, Maryland - April 7, 2020

April 08, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Mike Donahue of Baltimore, Maryland discusses what it's like to be near the center of the outbreak geographically and politically and living in a state of constant tension that can actually be felt between people in the community.   Support the show

SPECIAL 3 of 4 -- Fear - The Fear of God

April 06, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Dr. Joel Housholder examines the fear of the unknown. We often fear what we don't know or understand like the faceless rival from our rival team. Do we treat God in the same manner and does that lack of knowledge cause THE fear that we carry throughout our lives? Support the show

Ep. 11 -- COVID 19 - "Surviving this Storm." - Greensboro, North Carolina - April 1, 2020

April 03, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

John Willett of Greensboro, North Carolina addresses how storms that hit in our areas of strength and knock us off guard, force us to take a hard look at how strong we actually are. Support the show

Ep. 10 -- COVID 19 - "Does Coronavirus Science Finally Prove that Faith in God is Silly?" - Twin Cities, Minnesota - March 27, 2020

April 01, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Brian Devries, a trained scientist and engineer of the Minnesota Twin Cities, takes a look at the impact that the Coronavirus is having on the science vs. faith debate. Which vantage point is surging and why? Support the show

SPECIAL 2 of 4 -- Fear - Our Unwanted, Constant Companion for Life

March 30, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

This week, Dr. Joel Housholder takes looks at the antidote to fear, courage. What forms or feeds that courage and how can it be put into your life to combat daily fear? Support the show

Ep. 9 -- COVID 19 - "Where is God in the Midst of This?" - Charlotte, North Carolina - March 26, 2020

March 27, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Ken Schultz of Charlotte, North Carolina relates his experience as a cancer survivor from 2002, a 2014 recurrence and again with a recent diagnosis in 2020. Ken asks the blunt questions, "Where are you God? Why me? Why again?"  as he works through his current battle with lymphoma and how we can relate those questions to the anxiety we all feel about our world today. Support the show

EP. 8 -- COVID 19 - "How Do I Connect With Others When We Are Forced to Isolate?" - Vail Valley, Colorado - March 25, 2020

March 26, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Scott Leonard of Vail Valley, Colorado discusses the impact of a state-wide shutdown on a town that is built entirely on the tourist industry. Additionally, how do the remaining residents manage time and relationships when you're relegated to your home. Support the show

Ep. 7 -- COVID 19 - "This Just Isn't Fair. How Are We Gonna Make it Through This?" - Greenville, South Carolina, March 23, 2020

March 25, 2020 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Jack Jamison, a commercial real estate developer and member of the Greenville, South Carolina Local Leadership Board, looks at what is happening now and reflects back on the real estate crash/recession that began in 2008 for insights on how to make it through. Support the show

Ep. 6 -- COVID 19 - "Is God Testing Us?" - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - March 23, 2020

March 24, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.95 MB

Mark Burget of Oklahoma City gives a unique perspective, working within the Governor's office, and the daily challenges from the governmental side of dealing with catastrophic events that impact a large and varied population. Support the show

SPECIAL 1 of 4 -- Fear - Surviving & Thriving

March 23, 2020 15:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

We begin a weekly special series with Dr. Joel Housholder of Dallas, Texas on the ever present feeling of fear focusing on healthy vs. unhealthy fear and what that means in our current state of affairs. Support the show

Ep. 5 -- COVID 19 - "Did God Cause the Coronavirus?” - Houston, Texas - March 20, 2020

March 20, 2020 21:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

John Hopper of Search Houston examines a big question...is the Coronavirus an act of God? Additionally, what should we be learning from our present situation? Support the show