The Way is Wild

In this episode we dive into the tension between being goal-oriented/driven and content. How can we be focused on personal and professional growth while at the same time learning to rest in contentment? Does God want us to be content or does He want us to always be growing and changing? Yes. So, enjoy this episode! 

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In this episode we sit down with our old friend Keisha McKinney. Keisha is Arkansas explorer and writes for a tourism blog highlighting all the coolest things to do in this great state. She also is a very creative and intentional mom. In our conversation, she shares with us about both of these two loves. She gives us great advice and vision for intentional parenting. She also shares with us some of her favorite places, festivals, a...

In this episode, we sit down with Zac Minton. Zac is a pastor to pastors in the Pacific Northwest. Zac shares his incredible story of loss, brokenness, and the powerful work of Jesus. Zac is a blast and we know you will love listening to his story.   

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In this episode, we sit down with Stacey Orr. Stacey shares with us her incredible story of being in foster care and all the challenges that came with it. She also shared us how she had to walk through those challenges as she eventually became a parent herself. Stacey is both fun and transparent. Our time with Stacey was both enlightening and inspiring. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Stacey Orr!

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In this episode, we sit down with Chris Hunsberger. Chris is the CEO of Radical, a ministry founded by David Platt to reach the nations by equipping the local church. Chris shares his journey to leave his current place to start this work with Radical and shares incredible stories of God's global movement. 

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In this episode, Blake shares for the first time publicly the details of his journey with burnout. He shares the early signs he saw in his own life, what it originated in, and how Jesus made a better man out of him through this journey. He shares about how his burnout was a gift that brought healthier rhythms, slowing down, and savoring life. This episode hopefully will serve you and anyone you know who has going through burnout. 

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In this episode, we sit down with Connor Ketchum. Connor is an Arkansas native who now spends his summers in Alaska empowering dads to initiate their sons into manhood through a ministry called The Quarry Project. This episode will inspire you to think about initiation, legacy, and the Alaskan wild. 

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In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca Propst founder of Local MPact. Rebecca shares with us about her journey with the loss of her baby. She shares with us how the Lord brought grace and healing to her in the most awful season of her life. She also shares how the worst pain of her life has now become her passion and mission. She launched Local MPact to care for women who have suffered infant loss. You will be inspired by this c...

In this episode, we sit down with our good friends Gabe and Tifani Black.  They own and operate multiple locations of Shadrachs Coffee in Paragould, Ar. During our conversation, they share with us how the Lord brought them together and how they got into the caffeine business. They also share with us about the journey of faith it took to open their first location and the ongoing trust in Jesus it takes to run a local business. The B...

In this episode we sit down with Natalie Britton. Natalie shares with us about having an abortion when she was a teenager and the journey with Jesus she has been on since. She shares how Christ worked to heal her and how He has now called her to launch a ministry called Restored Whole (https://www.restoredwhole.co/) dedicated to serving and equipping women who have also had an abortion. Natalie is transparent and brilliant. You wil...

In this episode we sit down with the one and only Jon Tyson! Jon shares with us about his journey over the last few years about starting Forming Men with Jefferson Bethke. He also shares about launching the Primal Path - an intentional multi-year discipleship journey for fathers and sons. Jon also shares about a NEW curriculum he has launched for fathers who have DAUGHTERS called Raising Resilient Daughters. Jon is one of a kind an...

In this episode, we sit down with Chris and Jenni Graebe. They are the authors of The Rhythm of Us and hosts of the The Rhythm of Us podcast. We had a blast hearing more of their story as well as gleaning valuable truths for our own marriage. The Graebes are passionate about helping couples build healthy rhythms for lasting marriages. You'll love our conversation with the Chris and Jenni!  

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In this episode, we sit down with Ian McCready to hear his remarkable story. Ian was addicted to video games for nearly two decades and shares with us the tole it took on his life and relationship with Jesus. Now, Ian leads a ministry called SELFCTRL, a project dedicated to helping students and parents understand the power of video games/technology as well as sharing practical helps to maintain a healthy balance with technology. Th...

In this episode, we sit down with Sharon Jaynes. Sharon is the founder of Proverbs 31 Ministries, author of nearly 30 books, speaker, and overall GOAT! She shares with us her amazing testimony, how a simple mother and neighbor changed her life, and all that the Lord has allowed her to do over the last 30+years of ministry. Sharon is a blessing to thousands of people all over the world and we know you will enjoy our conversation wit...

In this episode, we sit down with our good friends Brandon and Mandi Jernigan. The Jernigans share with us about the hardest time of their life when they experienced one of their sons running away from them and Jesus to pursue a life of addiction. They also share with us how faithful and good the Lord was to both them and their son. They share about how this entire trial has now actually blessed their whole family. They not only sh...

In this episode we sit down with Hazen Audel. Hazen is the star of the hit Disney+ and National Geographic show Primal Survivor. He shares with us about how his childhood curiosity for nature ultimately led him to become the show's star. Hazen recently gave his life to Jesus and He shares with us about his honest pursuit of Jesus, his love and confusion with the local church, and his genuine appreciation for the Bible. We had ...

In this episode, we sit down with our new friend Dylan Cochran. Dylan is a musician, producer for Primal Survivor, leader of 333 Production Studios, and leads worship. Dylan shares with us the amazing story of his life. Growing up Dylan experienced abandonment, abuse, and personal disaster after disaster. In the midst of all this, he found a safe place within the walls of a local church and ultimately found Jesus (who was pursuing ...

In this episode, we sit down with Meshali Mitchell. Meshali is an acclaimed photographer, story-teller, faith-based speaker, and entrepreneur.  During our time with her she shares about her Arkansas roots, her journey to Jesus, discovering her passion for photography, and her love for her hometown donut shop Spudnuts! We also talk about her journey to restore a Texas farmhouse room by room which ultimately led her to release her fi...