Best StoryField Podcasts (2025)

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Subject: The StoryField #86: The One with Jake Weidmann, the Artist and Master Penman 1:02:43

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Jake Weidmann joined us today on The StoryField. Jake is an artist and master penman. In fact, he is the youngest person to receive that certification by decades. Join us today when we talk with Jake about the slow pace and process it takes to produce incredible works of art with God. You must check out Jake’s work at https://www.jakeweidmann.com/.…

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The StoryField #85: The One with Dr. Marcus Warner and the Fastest Way to grow Joy and Ditching the Fear Bond to God. 1:00:38

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This is a freedom episode you will not want to miss. Here is the deal. Your brain is designed by God to run on Joy but most of us run on Fear. This produces a “fear-bond” to God instead of a “joy-bond”. A couple cool things you need to know about Dr. Warner: 1) He is the author of many incredible books, some of the most recent are: Breakthrough! 5 …

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The StoryField #84: The One with Jon Seidl and Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic 1:14:59

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Jon Seidl joined us today on The StoryField, and wow. Jon is the Christian who became an alcoholic—not the other way around. Usually we celebrate stories of non-Christians coming to Jesus. But what about Christians who stumble in their walks? Those stories of what Jon calls “messy sanctification” that can be hard to make sense of. This is an episod…

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The StoryField #83: The One with Dr. Ben Edwards and the 5 Superfoods Most People Miss for Game-Changing Wellness 1:12:54

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Dr. Ben Edwards joined us today on The StoryField. Dr. Ben’s mentor shocked him when they first met when he said “There is no such thing as diseases. They are all consequences”. To a traditionally trained medical doctor – this was blasphemy. Hours and hours of research and a year later – Dr. Ben was trying some different approaches which resulted i…

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The StoryField #82: The One with Donna Winship and the Clear Path to Transformation 1:22:53

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Donna Winship joined us today on The StoryField. Stop Right Now! Before we talk more about Donna Winship, you must know there are some fantastic videos on Identity Exchange’s YouTube channel. Their YouTube channel will be a great place to start! Ok, so there two (2) things seem true for many people: · We are always in conflict. · We feel stuck and …

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The StoryField #81: The One with Don Armstrong and the Opportunity/Gift of Adversity 1:00:12

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Don Armstrong joined us today on The StoryField. If you are listening to this episode, you have either faced or are in the middle of a big challenge. It may be ranging from a minor inconvenience to a major life-threatening event. Either way – its adversity and you need help getting through it. Don is your adversity guide! Within a week, he went fro…

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The StoryField #80 - The One with Krissey Byrd and Thoughts of Dying from Inside Out 53:39

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Krissey Byrd joined us today on The StoryField. Her relationship with God was “check the box” until something horrible happened in 2017 that made her realize she “really needed God”. Krissey’s life was immediately and suddenly changed. She lost her mind within a few days and felt like “she was dying from the inside” as she explained. Over the next …

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The StoryField #79 - The One with Jay Lowder about the Pistol, the Purpose and His Plan. 1:01:54

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Drawing from personal experience, Jay Lowder is committed to reaching those struggling daily. Called to full-time evangelism in 1989, Jay is the founder of Jay Lowder Harvest Ministries, an organization dedicated to reaching diverse groups of people with the message of Jesus Christ. At a young age, Jay turned away from God and headed towards a life…

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The StoryField #78 - The One with Charlie Lewis and the Kingdom System 1:18:47

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Charlie Lewis joined us today on The StoryField. What the world calls success and how God defines it are entirely different things. We asked Charlie to shed some light on success: · World Success = asset based; time driven; pursuit of money and earth-based results. · God’s Success = purpose based; eternity designed; driven by pursuit of outcomes. I…

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The StoryField #77- The One with Dr. Dan Allender about the Broken + Beautiful. 1:12:07

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Dr. Dan Allender joined us today on The StoryField. Ever found yourself in a big conflict with your spouse because they did something that just set you off? Maybe your marriage is full of consistent, slow boiling conflict under the surfaces due to the differences between you both. Dr. Allender pressed deep into marriage, conflicts, and helping us t…

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The StoryField #76: The One with Pastor Ed Dittfurth about the Joyfully Bearing Burdens from 30+ Years of Pastoring 1:18:52

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Pastor Ed Dittfurth joined us today on The StoryField. Here is the deal. Pastoring requires bearing a lot of burdens. It requires counseling, hospital visits, death and funerals, constant calls of crisis or problems, weddings, and many many hours with people. Its easy to see how Pastors or ministers can get numb, neutral, and burned out. We were ho…

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The StoryField #75: The One with Mike McHargue about Business Mistakes 1:02:09

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Mike McHargue joined us today on The StoryField. Mike has coached leaders and teams for over 25 years. He is the Founder/President of his consulting firm - Mike McHargue Consulting and is a Principal Consultant with Patrick Lencioni’s Table Group. He has worked with thousands of leaders and 500+ leadership teams during his career. You must check ou…

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The StoryField #74: The One with Sue Becker about Eating all the Bread you Want. 1:19:31

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Sue Becker joined us today on The StoryField. Sue is an expert on the incredible benefits of whole grain nutrition and baking with fresh milled flour. The results are proven—your health and life will completely change if you start eating bread the way God intended – fresh milled. But don’t worry if you have no idea what that means. We asked Sue! Mi…

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The StoryField #73: The One with Charles Davis and The Yacht and Man called Alaskan Legend 1:26:07

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We sat around the table with Charles Davis – a man who lives 3571 miles away in Petersburg, Alaska. Charles is the owner and captain of an 84ft yacht known as the “Alaskan Legend”. If you have ever wanted to visit Alaska or spend some time on a Yacht, check out www.alaskayacht.com. Charles loves Jesus; hears the voice of God; and has lived fearless…

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The StoryField #72: The One with AJ Chambers and All about Young Life. 1:09:49

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AJ Chambers joined us today on The StoryField. AJ is the Associate Regional Director for the 83-year-old outreach ministry known world-wide as “Young Life”. Young Life exists to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. What is the secret of Young Life? We asked AJ pointedly—the answer: Relationships. If you are aroun…

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The StoryField #71: The One with Joel Penton and Bible Education DURING School 49:10

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Joel Penton joined The StoryField today and shed some amazing light on what is available to public school kids DURING school--- Bible Education. Yep, you heard it correctly. LifeWise Academy was formed in 2019. In just a few short years they are operating in 24 states and 530+ schools with tens of thousands of children receiving Bible education dur…

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The StoryField #70: The One with Echo VanderWal and the Unbelievable Growth from Compassion 1:01:12

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Echo VanderWal joined the StoryField from Eswatini, the African country formerly known as Swaziland. Echo and her husband Harry moved to Eswatini in the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in 2005 the results of which left 20% of the entire country’s population orphaned. The country had the highest infection rate of HIV of anywhere. They moved with 4-y…

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The StoryField #69: The One with Kevin Hallock and The Son of a Shepherd 1:41:29

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If you knew Keven Hallock in years past, it would utterly shock you to know he is 2 years into his Christian journey and is walking so closely with Jesus. What he knows about God is this – God’s love is unconditional. Keven has the story to prove it. In fact, God calls Keven Hallock the “Son of a Shepherd”. Once you hear of Keven’s story you will b…

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The StoryField #68: The One with Trey Williams about Marching Band, Cookies and Changing Villages in Guatemala. 1:36:49

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I met Trey ages ago as our kiddos went to the same Daycare. Trey and Jen were just my type of crazy: loved the arts (band & theatre), loved the local community and encouraged kiddos everywhere they went to be better humans. Trey has got do some amazing things in his life. March with The University of Texas Longhorn Band, delivering some of the best…

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The StoryField #67: The One with Mark Walker about Multiplication with God as your Partner 1:10:46

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Hey StoryField. If you want to know how to take your business from 0$ to $70,000,000 in annual sales, then this is the interview for you. Mark Walker has the answer. Jesus. Mark founded his business back in 1980 for the sole purpose of building a successful business to finance the spread of the gospel and the advancement of the kingdom of God. The …

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The StoryField #66: The One with Michael Dotts and The Noise in His Head was Unbearable. 1:09:26

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Michael Dotts said the noise in his head was like a scene from the movies when someone is trying to break another person to get information. He goes on to explain it being as if large speaker was playing full volume in his head all the time with flashing lights, chaos, noise, loud and horrible sounds. It was awful. That is what it sounded like in h…

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The StoryField # 65: The One with Jamie Winship and why we need to Stop saying “Not Enough”. 47:00

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Three seriously important questions: · How many times a day are you measuring yourself? · How many times are you saying these two words “Not Enough”? ex: “I am not enough; they are not enough; we are not enough; I don’t have enough” · Where did you learn you were “Not Enough?” We are honored to welcome back Jamie Winship to The StoryField. Jamie Wi…

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The StoryField #64: The One with Dr. Ben Edwards about Without Peace you’re Wasting your Effort 1:00:06

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Today, we visit again with Dr. Ben Edwards. Dr. Ben founded Veritas Medical, a medical clinic with locations in Lubbock, Abilene, and San Angelo which offer alternative/integrative medical options and Veritas Wellness, an education and support platform to help guide people in gaining knowledge of the American diet and lifestyle choices. You can lis…

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The StoryField #63: The One with Dr. Ben Edwards about The Sickest People in the World. 59:47

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Dr. Ben Edwards was part of the medical “system” for years until he got fired after God completely disrupted his thinking. Before the disruption - he followed suit. He played by the rules. He had great success in everyone’s eyes (he even was featured on the front page of the Washington Post). God didn’t want Dr. Ben in that model, though, and start…

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The StoryField #62: The One with Chris Randall and Crazy God Story 1:32:17

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Chris Randall wrote “Crazy God Story: Faith Isn’t Blind” to document all the incredible things God has done in, to, and through him. You can grab a copy of his book here. He was basically a gypsy by family heritage, having 45 addresses before the age of 18. He grew up a “Christian Schizophrenic” as he describes. A pseudo-Christian. His life was tra…

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The StoryField #61: The Matt Conversations - Episode 5 59:43

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In the fifth episode of our series with Matt Doud, we focus our spiritual discussions, aiming not to present ourselves as experts but to share insights that might resonate and encourage deeper reflection and a more authentic relationship with Jesus. This time, Matt explores the notions of provision, responsibility, and protection from a biblical pe…

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The StoryField #60: The Matt Conversations - Episode 4 1:18:17

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Episode 4 in our series with Matt Doud, we're excited to welcome him back to continue discussing the transformative power of spiritual concepts in everyday life. Continuing from our previous conversations, Matt delves deeper into the concept of sin, not just as wrong actions, but as a state that separates us from experiencing fullness in life. He i…

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The StoryField #59: The Matt Conversations - Episode 3 1:03:41

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Welcome back for our third episode with Matt Doud,rejoining us to further unravel the essence of spiritual living and divine connection. Continuing from our previous discussions, Matt delves into Jesus' earthly mission and its impact on our everyday lives. Matt explores repentance, divine love's might, and the journey to embracing our authentic sel…

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The StoryField #58: The Matt Conversations - Episode 2 1:00:15

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In this engaging follow-up episode, we're thrilled to have Matt Doud back with us for another heart-to-heart. If you caught our last chat, you know Matt opened up about his incredible journey from a happy childhood to facing some really tough times, including a pivotal moment in his life after his first marriage ended. This time, Matt dives into th…

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The StoryField #57: The Matt Conversations - Episode 1 1:05:09

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Excited to bring you episode 1 of 5 with Matt Doud, we will peel back the layers of living a spiritually rich life. Matt's personal evolution serves as a beacon for those on the precipice of transformation, seeking to navigate the intricate dance between faith and daily existence. This episode delves into the subtleties of discerning truth amidst l…

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The StoryField #56: The One with Matt Doud and The Invitation which Changed Everything 1:02:52

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Matt told us his childhood was “really amazing” and that growing up he was “super blessed”. Given his amazing childhood, Matt’s story may shock you since we learned he went through many struggles in an effort to discover who he was and what he was really made to do. Even more shocking is how his first marriage ended, the reason it ended and what a …

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The StoryField #55: The One with Dr. Terry Powell about It’s Worth It. You’re Enough. Keep Going. 1:08:05

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Dr. Terry Powell has battled depression his entire life. The battle has not stopped him from serving 50+ years in ministry; nor has the battle stopped him from writing or co-authoring 19 books. We were honored to question Dr. Powell about his book entitled “Serve Strong. Biblical Encouragement to Sustain God’s Servants”. You can grab a copy of Serv…

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The StoryField #54: The One with Bruce Pulver about The Power of Our Words 56:46

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The morning after being laid off from his 25+ year career in the healthcare technology industry, Bruce awoke to the single word “STRONG” clearly speaking to him. He took the word and within a minute wrote: Stand Tall Remain Optimistic Now Go for it That single word changed his life forever as he focused on finding a way to be STRONG that day just a…

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The StoryField #53: The One with Chris Cirullo about 10 More Seconds with an Army Ranger 1:13:02

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Chris is an American hero who served as an Army Ranger in the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. He did 4 combat deployments in Afghanistan with over 200 direct action night raids on high-value terrorist targets. He was a walk-on for the Oregon Ducks football team. He helped grow some highly successful venture-backed software startups. He is the …

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The StoryField #52: The One with Sam Eldredge about Killing Lions and Discovering a Story 1:01:07

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Sam is still discovering his story. His life events may seem disconnected but when you step back and look - there is a common theme: He is here help people discover and live their best story. Sam is the son of famous parents – John and Stasi Eldredge. Think “Wild at Heart” and “Captivating”. · He co-authored a book titled “Killing Lions” with his f…

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The StoryField #51: The One With Blaine Eldredge about The Most Startling Gift to Humanity 1:02:07

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Blaine is 32 and just finished this book: The Paradise King. The book is about “The tragic history and spectacular future of everything according to Jesus of Nazareth”. Blaine has already accomplished much in life but is slowly beginning to develop a life where his time reflects his priorities in life. He’s a dad. He’s a husband. Blaine also holds …

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The StoryField #50B: The One with Micah Petrea about H-Town, Music and finding Jesus later in life. 1:20:22

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Micah WANTED to be a professional baseball player. He then WANTED to be the next Garth Brooks. Then he WANTED to be the next great record producer. BUT, what God WANTED was totally different. Join us as we talk to Micah, Co-Host of the Storyfield, as he talks about growing up in Houston, the twists and turns of life before marriage, and the twists …

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The StoryField #50A: The one with Josh Allen, Co-Host of The Storyfield, life in the 'Ville, listening for God and finally jumping out of the boat. 1:21:00

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Josh was crushed with worry, anxiety, and depression for years. At the peak of his law career Josh was told to – “Step out of the boat”. In obedience to God’s request, Josh stepped out of the boat and is trusting God will direct and care for him, but it didn’t come without some risk; pressure; and pain. He thought he would be a practicing attorney …

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The StoryField #49: The one with Mike Fritscher about the kid from New Orleans who ended up in Texas, loved people well and changed generations for the better. 1:17:36

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Mike Fritscher loves the feel and culture of New Orleans and REALLY Loves people. Growing up in Metairie, Louisiana, he found a love for the local culture, found he could relate to people easily and knew he was headed for ministry. He might have been about 8-10 when he knew that’s what he was going to do. Let’s see: he played football, was FCA Co-C…

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The StoryField #48: The one with Eric Swithin about Help for the Fatherless 1:08:34

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Eric was puking up blood (from all the drug/alcohol use) for three days and laying on his bathroom floor when Jesus showed on the scene. He was as broken as it gets. He went on to become a high-level combat Marine and fought in the Iraq War. Jesus showed up powerfully again to Eric during a moment of complete misery while working in the business wo…

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The StoryField #47: The One with Todd Dionne about Georgia, being a Maverick and the Life after Full Time Ministry 1:34:55

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Todd Dionne is a maverick. Not the kind from Cool Hand Luke or Tom Cruise in Top Gun. He just knows he is the most comfortable when he is truly aligned and being his authentic self. And as you’ll hear it didn’t happen overnight. Todd ’s story takes us on a journey of finding rhythm and using the gifts God has given you no matter the stage of life o…

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The StoryField #46: The One with Kaynon Hill about Preaching at 17y Old: From Terrible Darkness to Powerful Ministry 1:22:55

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Kaynon just graduated high school and is on his way to a school of ministry. He is 17 years old but has considerable experience preaching the gospel in both English and Spanish. He is a bold evangelist who has helped organized a successful youth event where 14+ people were baptized. This is now; however, he went through terrible darkness to get her…

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The StoryField #45: The One with Marc Owings and A Wild and Unbridled Life Transformed 1:16:43

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Marc was out of control in his youth. Heavy alcohol and drug abuse often being found passed out in front yard. Sexually active at an early age. Fighting all the time for the smallest offenses. Marc left home early and lived on friend’s couches. Marc was on a path to serious destruction. But, God had a different plan. In a series of incredible life …

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The StoryField #44: The One with Brian Carpenter about Fighting the Great Lie 1:02:45

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Brian Carpenter and the Refuge Foundation have been fighting what he calls the “Great Lie” for years. As Brian explains the Great Lie -- “everyone assumes church and ministry leaders are doing ok; they are at the top of their game; they are in great shape”. This is a complete lie – just look around. Leaders are not doing well. In fact, according to…

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The StoryField #43: The One with Chris Beth About A Cup of Dirty Amazon River Water 1:14:20

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Chris Beth did not even want to be standing on the porch of a partially flooded house on the banks of the Amazon River that day. But it was the day that changed his life. The lady who lived there just handed Chris a cup of water to drink which she scooped up from the Amazon River. He could literally see things swimming in it. This is when Chris hea…

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The StoryField #42: The One with Jon Seidl about Hope For the Anxious Soul 59:10

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Jon Seidl is the author of Finding Rest: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life. Immediately upon release it become a #1 Amazon bestseller in several categories. In fact, it shot up to the #17 new release on all of Amazon and quickly became a top 100 bestseller. The overwhelming response led to his releasing a comp…

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The StoryField #41: The One with Abraham Garcia about God Walks with Him 1:02:47

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Abraham was kicked out of his house early. Came to America illegally. Got caught up in a life of drugs and the pain which comes with it. He came to the point of complete despair and hopelessness. But God had a different plan. Join us today for an incredible story of transformation. You will hear how good God has been to this Pastor (Yes. You heard …

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The StoryField #40: The One with Dumbi Mabiala & The Big Move and the “Dirty Virgin” Book. 1:00:42

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This is being said as kind as possible -- this episode will take away some of your excuses for being slow in obeying what God is speaking to you. You will be encouraged to take a step. Move forward. Go for it. This is what Dumbi Mabiala will tell you because God loves you so much and He will provide. Dumbi understands her God-given identity and she…

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The StoryField #39: The One with Shawn Bolz and God’s Heart through Prophecy 59:39

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Hold onto your seat! Here is how we started this incredible interview: “Shawn, tell us a story about a time when God gave you a prophetic word for someone that was used to change their life?” Shawn Bolz is a TV host; an author; media producer; and a Christian minister who has been leading conversations in the church world, entertainment industry, a…

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The StoryField #38: The One with Dirk Smith and Just Give Up and Let Go 1:00:20

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This interview with Dirk Smith will bring you both encouragement and extreme clarity. Over two years ago, his wife of 34 years was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) or Lou Gehrig's Disease and he was so gracious to open the door to this journey. This is not a discouraging episode though! Dirk will encourage you with some big things…