Picked up at age 12 for smoking pot and inadvertently setting a building on fire, Allen Bonnell was an unlikely candidate to become one of southeast Kentucky’s most successful and charismatic pastors. He talks with friend (and former colleague) Nate Dewberry about his improbable journey, the importance of making marriage a partnership, and what he’s learned about helping people discover the true nature of Christ’s love for themselves.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

3:58 Allen’s faith journey from delinquent to faithful Christian

10:54 Learning to spread the gospel in college and as a young minister

23:19 Marriage as a partnership

35:12 The difficult challenges Allen has faced as a pastor

39:02 Being an effective teacher and role model to your kids

52:45 The men who have made the biggest impact on Allen’s life and ministry

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The son of a pastor and former music industry exec, Daniel McLeod can be found most Friday nights on Nashville’s Broadway. But he isn’t partying—he’s sharing the word of God with bouncers, barhoppers, and anyone who’ll listen. Daniel shares about those experiences and what he’s learned about youthful rebellion, initiating conversations about God, and mentorships.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

1:39 Growing up as a pastor’s kid

8:40 Daniel’s experiences reaching out to people on Broadway in Nashville

15:18 The biggest issues Daniel’s ministry faces in connecting with people

22:49 David’s love for the outdoors

30:19 Cultivating healthy relationships in your 20s

41:17 Staying grounded when you’ve achieved a position of influence

48:45 What does redemption mean to you?

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Across Colorado, California, and Texas, Ryan Wekenman has heard Christ’s message—and heeded his calling—in many different places and seasons of his life. This week, the author and teaching pastor at Red Rocks Austin shares how supportive, honest friends helped “accelerate” his spiritual journey. Also discussed: staying focused amidst a world of distractions, and the challenges and opportunities singles face as they look for love while serving God’s kingdom.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/Ryan’s transition from California to Texas

3:53 What “accelerated” Ryan’s spiritual journey in college

9:28 How honesty and vulnerability make friendships matter so much more

17:18 The importance of storytelling

27:19 The scripture that Ryan always finds himself returning to

33:53 Keeping the right priorities even amidst the distractions of the modern world

42:45 God-centered advice and encouragement for single adults

60:42 How the church can do a better job of reaching single people

65:50 What does redemption mean to you?

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As we celebrate Easter week, Nate Dewberry offers a brief but powerful message about the meaning of Easter, the significance of Christ’s compassion, and Christ’s power to transform us all—no matter how far gone we think we are.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

0:54 Christ’s compassion and what it means for us

8:04 Igniting a fire of hope

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People in the Columbus, Georgia, area see Jason Dennis every evening on their TV screens as a local news anchor. In this week’s episode, we get to know what he’s like when he’s not in front of the camera. Jason talks with Nate Dewberry about everything from reporting difficult news stories to his goal of running a marathon in all 50 states—and about how relying on God rather than himself has helped him weather challenging times as a husband and father.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/A little about Jason’s background

4:44 Reporting difficult stories and staying authentic

8:17 How running is both a physical and a spiritual activity for Jason

16:44 Relying on God as a husband and father in difficult times

24:34 What Jason’s learned about maintaining a strong marriage

31:17 What does redemption mean to you?/Jason’s spiritual disciplines

37:14 Being honest, open, and vulnerable with others

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At first, Grant Scarborough didn’t want to go to med school or return to his hometown. But Columbus, Georgia, proved to be the perfect place to build and grow a new kind of clinic. Half healthcare center, half mission, MercyMed offers hope and dignity to the city’s poorest citizens. This week, “Doc” Scarborough shares with Paul Amos his journey to becoming “the best-paid missionary in the United States…[and] the poorest-paid doctor in Columbus”.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

1:12 The outstanding role models Grant had in his own family

6:29 Grant’s reluctant journey to becoming a doctor and founding MercyMed

14:48 The generosity that helped MercyMed grow

20:39 Overcoming fears and resistance to healthcare in low-income communities

27:47 Having spiritual conversations in a healthcare environment

32:30 Spreading MercyMed’s model and culture to other places

38:18 MercyMed’s urban farm

41:42 The impact MercyMed is making on Grant’s own family

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Steve Watson played many positions for the Michigan Wolverines and even broke into the NFL. But when his football career ended, Steve found himself without identity or direction. As he learned to listen for God’s voice, Steve found a new calling through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, inspiring other young men. Steve talks this week about finding identity in Jesus, the strength in vulnerability, and staying true to yourself in today’s dating scene.

Segments/chapters
0:00 Intro/What does redemption mean to you?
2:08 Steve’s spiritual background and search for meaning after football
14:41 The end of an unfulfilling post-football career leads to something greater
29:30 The silver linings to a year of unemployment and frustration
42:33 When we’re honest with God, He empathizes with us
51:45 What Steve has gained from building relationships with caring people
61:30 Healthy habits and “guardrails” to use in the dating world
68:07 Lessons in faith and forgiveness from the story of Joseph

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Alain Alfonso’s life journey has made many stops—childhood in Guatemala, Bible study in Argentina, college in the U.S., and now a position as pastor at Harvest Community Church in Wisconsin. Through frustrations, failures, and false starts, Alain persevered through it all, believing God used that suffering to help him grow. This week, Alain shares the challenges of adapting to a new culture and how he helps people identify their spiritual gifts.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

1:35 Alain’s childhood and faith journey

8:52 Word of Life ministry and their work in Guatemala

13:24 Challenges and detours on the way to becoming a U.S. citizen

29:46 Adapting to a new country and a different culture

39:19 The courage to be obedient to God, even through suffering

43:55 Alain’s current role at Harvest Community Church

50:59 Helping people understand their spiritual gifts

57:03 Sowing the seeds of faith in one’s own family/A bilingual closing prayer

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