Kim's father appeared as a successful businessman to the world, but behind closed doors, he was an alcoholic who inflicted verbal and emotional abuse upon his family. Silence shrouded their suffering, allowing the abuse to persist year after agonizing year. However, amidst the darkness, Kim found solace in the presence of a horse her father gifted her. Those moments became her only refuge, where she felt safe and comforted, pouring out her heart as her horse grazed in the pasture. Twenty years l...
May 09, 2024•32 min
Shane Enete has been passionate about money and investing since he was 15 years old. From the theology of financial planning to faith-driven investing to behavioral finance, all his experiences have been informed by a singular event that happened at 13 years old. An event that should have ended his life, but God had other plans. Special Guest: Shane Enete. Links: About Shane Shane's Website Shane's Book: Whole Heart Finances Dr. Shane Enete | LinkedIn More about the Real Faith Stories Podcast Ge...
May 02, 2024•28 min
Gerald was working non-stop trying to gain traction for his entrepreneurial startup when he took hold of God’s promise of peace found in Philippians 4:7. He prayed for that peace and immediately received it, in overwhelming measure. Then he thought, “If God can give me peace like this, I wonder if He can give me wisdom too?” So, he prayed for wisdom according to James 1:5 and within 30 days, God showed him what he needed for his entrepreneurial venture to take off. That was just the beginning of...
Apr 25, 2024•36 min
After Beth had an amazing encounter with the Lord which brought immediate healing from multiple physical and emotional afflictions, she wanted to do whatever it would take to continue living in that freedom. This set her on a journey to fully understand how to walk in the power and authority that God promises in His word. Now she teaches others how to unlock that same power and authority for themselves with life-changing results. Special Guest: Beth Williams. Links: About Beth Beth's Website Buy...
Apr 18, 2024•32 min
As a real estate investor in over 2,500 deals the past 30 years, Dan has experienced his fair share of intense, stressful, and anxious moments. However, in 2018 he made a commitment, in writing, to give his life and business completely to the Lord as Master Owner of everything. Since then, he’s experienced “a peace that surpasses human understanding.” Special Guest: Dan Rudat. Links: About Dan Dan's Website | Christ Real Estate Investments More about the Real Faith Stories Podcast Get the first ...
Apr 11, 2024•30 min
Maggie's favorite quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer is, “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” This quote became her guiding principle during an intensely challenging time in her master's program when she was ostracized by her professors and fellow students due to her Christian beliefs and conservative values. However, she remained steadfast in her convictions, leading to an event that garnered national attention...
Apr 04, 2024•31 min
On her 40th birthday, Amy had no idea that a knock on her door would eventually lead to the most powerful faith transformation she could have imagined. Ultimately, her desperation for more of God radically shifted not only her life but also the lives and eternal destiny of her entire family. Special Guest: Amy Roberts. Links: About Amy Facebook | Amy Roberts Instagram | Amy Roberts Get the first 3 chapters from Brian Robinson's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling Formula Connect with Brian ...
Mar 28, 2024•36 min
Beginning in journalism and transitioning to online education, Ryan Collins could never have imagined that a divinely timed 15-minute phone call would propel him to the CEO position of a startup, now recognized as one of the nation's leading technology schools. A school that God is using powerfully to not only change the lives of its graduates, but also profoundly impact the cultures of the companies they engage with. Special Guest: Ryan Collins. Links: About Ryan Ryan's Website Ryan's Book: THE...
Mar 21, 2024•38 min
Dr. Ben Edwards grew up in a family of highly respected doctors, including two grandparents, two uncles, and his great grandfather. Following the birth of their first child, he and his wife faced 24 months of infertility which God used to open their eyes to what it meant to “seek first the kingdom of God.” This led to their hearts opening to alternative medicine after witnessing his nurse practitioner's healing from an "incurable" condition. This experience launched Ben into a season of deep dis...
Mar 14, 2024•44 min
As a hospice chaplain for over 10 years Bryan has personally witnessed thousands of people breath their very last breath. The difference between those who expressed regret and those who did not? The WORDS they chose to believe about themselves versus the ones they did not. And, Bryan shares the one thing he's found that can destroy regret, even up to the last moment of life. Special Guest: Bryan Crum. Links: About Bryan Crum Bryan's Website Facebook | Bryan Crum Boomerang Ministry Website More a...
Mar 07, 2024•26 min
From a young age, Diana learned the power of following God’s promptings. With each act of obedience, her faith became stronger, touching more lives. Then, after residing in New Mexico with her husband, children, and extended family for 18 years, she sensed a prompting to move to Dallas, TX. Obeying this prompting would prove to be one of the hardest yet most rewarding faith challenges she’d ever encountered. And the fruit of that obedience has far exceeded what she could have imagined. Special G...
Feb 29, 2024•40 min
For 15 years Johnathan & Kara had a good company making good revenue which positively impacted many people. Then one day Johnathan had a conversation with a mentor that changed everything: He said, “Have you dedicated your company to God and asked Him to bless it, or does He actually OWN your company and you steward it?” That question sparked a huge business shift that’s yielded stunning results. Special Guest: Johnathan Sparks. Links: About Johnathan LifeTree Foundation – life tree global H...
Feb 22, 2024•36 min
As a full-ride scholarship recipient and Division 1 college athlete, Elizabeth was used to being self-reliant. If things didn’t happen fast enough, she would make them happen. That was, until she and Dan had their first special needs child, then felt God guiding them to adopt two more medically fragile children. She reached a point one day, through tears, when she told Dan, “I can’t do this by myself anymore.” Two days later, Dan gave notice that he was quitting his job to help Elizabeth at home...
Feb 15, 2024•37 min
Johnathan & Kara Sparks are commercial real estate investors who are in a relationship with God and each other in a way that few people get to experience; yet, is available to anyone willing to yield everything to the Lord. Special Guest: Johnathan & Kara Sparks. Links: Meet Johnathan & Kara Heaven in Business Conference More about Heaven in Business Video interview with Johnathan and Kara Sparks More about the Real Faith Stories Podcast FREE - Download the first 3 chapters of Brian'...
Feb 01, 2024•33 min
As a pioneer in the life coaching industry teaching thousands the philosophy and tenets of self-help, Alejandra experienced a crisis in her life which opened her eyes to the one thing that had been missing, and the One who would ultimately deliver her from her crisis: Jesus Christ. Since then, client results have been so profound, permanent change has become the norm rather than the exception. Special Guest: Aljehandra Crisafulli. Links: Meet Alejhandra Alejandra's Website Alejandra Crisafulli |...
Jan 25, 2024•33 min
A divine encounter pulled Michelle back from the brink of suicide and set her on a wild faith journey that has led to a nationally recognized dance ministry that’s changed thousands of lives. The keys have been intimacy with the Lord, immediate obedience, and a willingness to do anything God asks, regardless of how crazy it may seem. Special Guest: Michelle Brogan. Links: Meet Michelle Michelle's Website Dance Revolution Ingredients Dance Company Epicenter for the Arts | Home Michelle Brogan | I...
Jan 18, 2024•38 min
Through one of the most stressful experiences of my life, I share how God helped me finally break free from the lie of not being enough. Then Dave Charlson shares his story about experiencing God’s life-giving power in weakness. Special Guest: David Charlson. Links: Meet Brian Brian's Website Brian Robinson | LinkedIn Brian Robinson | Facebook Get the first 3 chapters from Brian's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling Formula Meet Dave Charlson David Charlson Coaching More about the Real Fait...
Jan 11, 2024•27 min
As a former corporate accountant turned full-time mom, Tierney found herself in the fight of her life after battling severe postpartum depression and following a diagnosis of bipolar 2 disorder. The turning point came with a decision to receive the Lord's healing, reject shame and embrace her identity as a child of God. Now she helps others fulfill their purpose through the profound truth found in Romans 8:28, that God can turn every struggle into a source of blessing. Special Guest: Tierney Shi...
Jan 04, 2024•26 min
For eight years Nathaniel had been successfully managing a fast-growing landscaping firm with 45 employees, then the Lord told him to leave all of it and go back to school. Everyone counseled him not to do it. But when he fully surrendered to the Lord’s prompting, he experienced miraculous provision. Special Guest: Nathaniel Escobar. Links: Meet Nathaniel The Promise Church Lifestyle Christianity University Nathaniel Escobar | Instagram More about the Real Faith Stories Podcast Connect with Bria...
Dec 28, 2023•40 min
Sergio had a wonderfully successful marketing/branding firm in Mexico with 30 employees. Then, in one day through multiple confirmations, the Lord instructed him to leave it all behind and move to the United States. This led to the hardest season of his life which literally brought him to his knees in full, unconditional surrender. Since then, his life has never been the same. Special Guest: Sergio Luna. Links: Meet Sergio Sergio's Business: Rojo032 Sergio Luna | LinkedIn More about the Real Fai...
Dec 21, 2023•24 min
After some difficult life circumstances, Terry thought ministry may be over for her. But God wasn’t finished yet – not even close. After a divine meeting with Carole Ward, the founder of Favor International, The Lord woke her up two nights in a row at 2:00am asking her the same questions about going to Africa: “Will you go, and will you stay?” She said yes to both questions. Gave everything away, bought a one-way ticket to Uganda, and hasn’t looked back. What’s happened since has been nothing sh...
Dec 14, 2023•32 min
“Mental toughness, extra effort” was the self-sufficient mantra Darryl lived by, until one February day that became nothing more than a powerless saying. He came to the end of himself and discovered how abiding in Jesus moment by moment was what his heart had always longed for. Special Guest: Darryl Lyons. Links: Meet Darryl Darryl's Website Darryl W. Lyons | LinkedIn Darryl Lyons | Facebook Darryl Lyons | Instagram photos and videos More about the Real Faith Stories Podcast Connect with Brian R...
Dec 07, 2023•33 min
Dave has cultivated a life of listening to the Lord's promptings then acting upon them, no matter how crazy they seem. In doing so he's experienced incredible breakthroughs in his life and business - along with incredible resistance. There's been one KEY that has helped him navigate through all of it: remembering what the Lord has said. Special Guest: Dave Dalton. Links: Meet Dave eBars Website Ebars, LLC | Instagram eBars | X David Dalton | LinkedIn More about the Real Faith Stories Podcast Con...
Nov 30, 2023•40 min
Katie had an idea to combine photography, film and philanthropy into a business called Fotolanthropy. Yet, she became weary of being in the middle ground of knowing the business needed to launch or the idea needed to die. So, she and her husband cried out to the Lord asking Him to help them know what to do. Less than 30 minutes after praying together, she received a phone call that changed her life. Special Guest: Katie Norris. Links: Meet Katie Home - Fotolanthropy Facebook | Fotolanthropy Inst...
Nov 23, 2023•29 min
Through a divine invitation and a very reluctant "Yes," Mark shares his journey of leaving a successful financial services career and taking over a bankrupt non-profit that had 17 employees, and a budget of $600,000, to become one of Indiana’s largest non-profits with 700 employees, and a budget of $60 million. A miraculous story of bankruptcy to blessing and how God made it happen. Special Guest: Mark Terrell. Links: Meet Mark The Non-Profit Mark Worked for: Lifeline Youth and Family Services M...
Nov 16, 2023•12 sec
Stephanie was 29 weeks pregnant when the unthinkable happened: On a family excursion, her husband died right in front of her. The overwhelm she experienced was beyond comprehension. Yet, during this unthinkable pain, God’s undeniable presence was like fortified pillars that supernaturally held her up. Stephanie shares how she experienced the truth of God’s promise that His presence is more than enough all the time for everything in your life. Special Guest: Stephanie Brady. Links: Meet Stephanie...
Nov 09, 2023•31 min
Jamie Winship spent nearly 30 years living and working in conflict zones, and during that time he has learned an important truth: all human conflict originates from fear, and fear originates from a false view of God, ourselves, and others. Until we exchange what's false for what's real, we will never experience being fully alive, fully human, and fully free. This exchange starts with one critical step: speaking truthfully to God. He explains how in this episode of Real Faith Stories. Special Gue...
Nov 02, 2023•36 min
At age 24, Rob was sitting alone with God and he heard Him say to his heart, “I'm calling you to plant a church. You're going to teach in seminary. You're going to write books. You're going to speak internationally. Everything you do is for revival.” Rob replied, “I will do anything you ask me to do. But I'll never open my own doors and seek to advance my own opportunities. You open the doors and I'll walk through them when the time comes.” Since then, God has magnificently empowered Rob to fulf...
Oct 26, 2023•37 min
Allan was making over $1 million dollars a year in a lucrative real estate and construction career yet, deep down, he knew he wasn’t making the impact God created him to make in the lives of others. So, with a 180 degree pivot and 90% pay cut, he went into a completely different business that now impacts the lives of thousands around the world. The catalyst for this change came from a friend who asked him hard questions at the right time. Special Guest: Allan Blain. Links: Meet Allan Allan's web...
Oct 19, 2023•38 min
Raised in a troubled household, Amy delved into addiction early in life. Her path was marked by substance abuse, occult practices, and tragedy, including the loss of her mother to drunk driving and several of her friends committing suicide. However, one day while high on meth, a profound encounter with a Bible verse led to her spiritual awakening, ultimately transforming her life. She now offers hope and support to others facing addiction through her business and ministry, Grounds 4 Compassion. ...
Oct 12, 2023•28 min
