Bleeding Daylight

In this compelling episode, former Navy chaplain Greg Woodard reveals why brilliant leaders burn out and how to lead from authentic calling rather than external pressure. Drawing from 22 years of military service, including time as the sole spiritual care provider for 800 naval personnel during deployment, Greg shares the four essential rhythms, spiritual, physical, relational, and emotional, that kept him resilient in high-stress ...

John Fela is an educator, author, and passionate advocate who calls himself the Swiss army knife of disability advocacy. As the father of a non-verbal son with autism, John brings a deeply personal and professional perspective to his work bridging faith-based and secular communities around disability awareness and inclusion. In this episode, John shares his journey from confusion and loss in the early days of his son's diagnosis to...

Lisa Haynes had climbed to the top of the corporate ladder as a CFO, but when God began stirring her heart toward something new, she made the bold decision to walk away from success as the world defines it. In this conversation, Lisa shares how she transitioned from corporate leadership to becoming a certified retirement coach and author of two powerful books: "Retired and Killin’ It" and "The Storm: For Your Good and For His Glory...

In this compelling episode of Bleeding Daylight, host Rodney Olsen sits down with Scott Fehrenbacher, a visionary leader who has spent his career proving that faith and innovation are not just compatible, they're essential partners. As CEO of Worship Road Radio Foundation, Scott has built Canada's fastest-growing Christian broadcaster using a revolutionary model that prioritises listener experience. His journey spans multiple indus...

In this deeply moving episode, J. Harrington shares her journey from devastating loss to powerful purpose. As a military spouse, J. faced the unimaginable when the Holy Spirit warned her she wouldn't keep her unborn son during Hurricane Florence. Through raw honesty, she describes her hospital experience, the reality of spiritual warfare, and her season of "rage praying" while staying close to God despite her anger.

J.'s story re...

Pastor and author Phill Tague joins Bleeding Daylight to share his powerful journey from legalistic Christianity through rebellion and crisis to authentic covenant faith. After growing up in a loving but rule-focused Christian home, Phill experienced a profound spiritual awakening that transformed his understanding of what it means to truly know Jesus. His story includes a life-threatening climbing accident that crystallized his su...

In this inspiring episode of Bleeding Daylight, professional photographer Pasquale 'Pat' Mingarelli shares how he discovered God's presence while capturing the beauty of creation through his lens. From his early days in photojournalism and sports photography to his incredible travels with Campus Crusade for Christ, Pat reveals how a life-changing encounter with a bull moose in Montana's Glacier National Park redirected his calling ...

Roger Wheeler, a real estate agent from Iowa, discovered that comfortable Western Christianity was missing something crucial - the biblical call to share surplus with those in need. What started as orphan care work in Ghana evolved into a powerful revelation about global hunger within the Christian community. When Roger encountered families surviving on less than 1,000 calories per week, he couldn't ignore the contrast with his own...

Douglas Ell joins Rodney Olsen on Bleeding Daylight to share his remarkable journey from committed atheism to evidence-based faith. With degrees in mathematics and physics from MIT and a successful legal career, Ell brings scientific rigor to one of humanity's biggest questions: Does the evidence point to God?

In this fascinating conversation, Ell reveals how examining DNA as digital code, understanding the fine-tuning of univers...

Pastor Michael Dennis embodies the courage to expand life's horizons rather than shrink them as the years pass. After over two decades of shepherding communities, he jumped headfirst into the world of stand-up comedy. What started as a pandemic dare from friends has evolved into a unique ministry opportunity in the most unlikely of places, comedy clubs where his faith meets the darkest corners of humanity.

Michael's journey from ...

In this powerful episode, Rodney sits down with Sidhara Udalagama, a communications specialist at Compassion Australia who was born and raised in Sri Lanka. Sidhara shares her unique perspective on global poverty, having recently returned to her homeland with Compassion to capture stories of young women facing significant barriers. Her insights reveal the multidimensional nature of poverty and how it affects every aspect of human d...

In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Pamela Prince Pyle, board-certified internal medicine physician and author of "Anticipating Heaven," shares her remarkable journey from sceptic to believer. After witnessing her husband's dramatic spiritual transformation following a near-death experience, Pamela initially resisted faith for two years before encountering God's peace in a life-changing moment. Her story reveals the power of persist...

Former Naval Academy graduate and nuclear submarine officer Andy Felton's life took an unexpected turn when he faced serious health challenges including anxiety and infertility. Through these trials, he reconnected with his faith and developed a passion for nutrition, discovering a significant gap between theological wisdom and scientific research in Christian health resources.

In this enlightening conversation, Andy shares insig...

Join host Rodney Olsen as he speaks with John Knowlton, who brings together the worlds of entrepreneurship, faith, and family in remarkable ways. After building a successful wealth management firm and retiring at just 51, John has dedicated his life to helping others transform their thinking patterns for breakthrough results.

John's journey took an unexpected turn when he and his wife felt called to adopt two traumatized children...

Clint Leavitt believes that every great story we love is actually pointing us toward something bigger. As pastor of Midtown Presbyterian Church in Phoenix, he's discovered how fiction can serve as shadows of the deepest reality, and how narratives can pierce through our purely rational defences to reach the heart. His approach to ministry focuses on creating space for sceptics, deconstructors, and question-askers, building trust th...

In this powerful episode of Bleeding Daylight, host Rodney Olsen sits down with Tiffany L. Jones, author of "The Cursed Brain," a devotional helping young adults navigate mental health challenges through faith. Tiffany shares her deeply personal journey of battling depression and intrusive thoughts since childhood, growing up in a home where mental health struggles were normalized, and finding herself exhausted from trying to manag...

In this deeply moving episode, Jacke Rose shares the heartbreaking story of January 15, 2016, when her life changed forever. What began as an ordinary evening with family quickly turned into an unimaginable nightmare when her son Randy, a gentle and godly man, committed a violent act against his own family before taking his own life. Jacke walks us through the horrific phone calls, the rush to the hospital, and the moment she reali...

In this episode of Bleeding Daylight, seasoned chaplain Ben Boland shares his 15+ years of experience ministering to older adults and people living with dementia. As both a practitioner and scholar who has contributed to academic journals and spoken at international conferences, Ben brings unique insights shaped by his professional expertise and personal journey supporting his father who lives with advanced dementia.

Ben challeng...

In a world more connected than ever before, we're paradoxically facing a global loneliness epidemic. Dr. Jake Thurston, lead pastor and author of "You Need Friends," joins host Rodney Olsen to explore how we've lost the art of meaningful connection and what we can do to reclaim it. From the architectural changes that replaced front porches with garages to the rise of tribalism and social media's hollow promises of connection, Jake ...