Robby Fowler, Champion of Life-giving Brands. What the heck is a life-giving brand? And how is he crowned champion? Good questions. He never set out to do this. But he 'MacGyvered' my zagging path into a Swiss army knife that is his life and business. He never set out to do this. But here he is. Robby has “MacGyvered" multifarious interests, eclectic experiences, and nerdy librarian-like passion for learning into a single Swiss army knife that is my life and business. (He's not Swiss. He does lo...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 148
Scott and Troy talk about being the best possible you. That unique role that you only fill.
Apr 19, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 147
"Let's have some fun"... It's what Troy says when he starts an episode with a guest, before his first question. Scott and Troy talk about having and choosing fun and joy, even in the not the so joyous parts of life
Apr 11, 2023•18 min
Rachel Anne Ridge is an author, professional artist, and motivational speaker. Her books Flash: The Homeless Donkey Who Taught Me about Life, Faith, and Second Chances and Walking with Henry: Big Lessons from a Little Donkey on Faith, Friendship, and Finding Your Path have delighted readers with their entertaining tales and poignant lessons. A certified life coach, Rachel works with individuals and organizations to discover their creative gold through hands-on workshops, retreats, and coaching. ...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 145
Sometimes your dreams come true, even through the grief and pain that life can dole out in heavy doses. Art and beauty are always around, but it's up to us to see it, as Mary Oliver says "pay attention, and tell about it. Well that's what Sean Dietrich does, he tells about it through his singing and beauty of the written word. Sean Dietrich is a columnist, novelist, and podcast host, known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Garde...
Mar 28, 2023•56 min
Tullian is a graduate of Columbia International University, where he received a degree in Philosophy, and Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, where he earned his Master of Divinity. A grandson of (Evangelist) Billy and Ruth Graham, Tullian was the Founding Pastor of the former New City Church (in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) which merged with the historic Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in 2009. He served there as Senior Pastor until June 2015. Tullian has written eight books including, It Is...
Mar 21, 2023•59 min
Troy and Scott talk about living from our foundation of ultimate worth, and how it leads to sharing it among others.
Mar 14, 2023•22 min
What happens when we pause and give ourselves, our minds a break from the constant barrage of distractions. Surprisingly our brains can heal, even create new ways of thinking. Scott and Troy talk about being intentional to break free from our overload of distractions we face each day.
Mar 07, 2023•17 min
Josh White is a speaker, recording artist, writer, and founding pastor of Door of Hope, a thriving church community in the heart of Portland. He has recorded multiple worship albums, including as the frontman of Telecast. Josh has also produced numerous records, including Liz Vice’s first album, There’s a Light. Josh and his wife, Darcy, reside in Portland, Oregon, with their son and daughter.
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 140
Scott and Troy talk about being courageous while in the midst of grief, but still being able to embrace joy.
Feb 21, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Can you imagine your best day? Have you glimpsed it yet? Turn off your phone and you’ll see it’s possible. Our Digital Soul guides you through the overwhelming maze of modern life to the life you really want, as it takes a hard look at the impacts of digital media and the trauma that results for all ages and every generation. Backed by research and experience, Black and Hutchins share their own personal journeys as well as those of their clients to explore a path where we can recover and thrive ...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 138
Lisa Sharon Harper, is the author of several books, including Evangelical Does Not Equal Republican…or Democrat (The New Press, 2008); Left Right and Christ: Evangelical Faith in Politics (Elevate, 2011); Forgive Us: Confessions of a Compromised Faith (Zondervan, 2014); and the critically acclaimed, The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong can be Made Right (Waterbrook, a division of Penguin Random House, 2016). The Very Good Gospel, recognized as the “2016 Book of the Year” by Englewood Revie...
Feb 07, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 137
Rob Decker is a certified personal trainer with extensive experience working privately with clients as well as for major high end establishments such as Equinox and Lifetime Fitness. He currently resides in Colorado. Rob is also a CCAR (Center for Addiction Recovery) Coach. CCAR focuses on providing individuals with the skills needed to guide, mentor and support anyone who would like to enter into or sustain long-term recovery from an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Rob's unique skills and ...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr
Burdens, bags, extra stuff we carry in life, can and do pull us down. These extra bags we carry can weigh on us, and keep us from a more lite and abundant life. Scott and Troy talk about some of these bags that do weigh us down in life. We use the poem by Drew Jackson, These Bags as our reference.
Jan 24, 2023•17 min
Amy Julia Becker is an award-winning writer and speaker on personal, spiritual, and social healing. She is the author of four books, including To Be Made Well: An Invitation to Wholeness, Healing, and Hope , and she hosts the Love Is Stronger Than Fear podcast . Becker is a graduate of Princeton University and Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv). She lives with her husband and their three children in western Connecticut....
Jan 17, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 134
Scott and Troy talk about the importance of a well rooted life, because in life there will be challenges and storms.
Jan 10, 2023•20 min
John Blase is an author, poet, and former pastor. He loves questions more than answers. As he states on his website ..."My credo, if it can even be called such a thing, rides piggyback on the slithering black curved back of the lovely question mark. I don’t have many answers, but I do have questions…"
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr
Joshua S. Porter is pastor of teaching and creative vision at Van City Church in Vancouver, Washington. He is also a former member of the experimental art-punk band, Showbread, and the author of the novel Punk Rock Vs. the Lizard People. Find out more and connect with Joshua at joshuasporter.com. He is also the author of two books, one which we highlight in this interview: Death to Deconstruction: Reclaiming Faithfulness as an Act of Rebellion.
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 5 min
It’s our 3rd annual books of the year episode for This Undivided Life. Scott picked 3 titles, and Troy picked 3 as well. Of the many books we both read, these were our 6 favorite books of the year. Scott’s picks: Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth: 12 Questions Christians Should Ask About Social Justice by Thaddeus J. Williams According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible by Graeme Goldsworthy Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival by Dean King Troy’s P...
Dec 23, 2022•21 min
It's easy to do, to not give yourself the permission to just be human. Often we give grace to others, but don't do the same for ourselves. Scott and Troy talk about the beauty of giving ourselves what we often need, grace. Grace to be human in all our fraility.
Dec 20, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 128
William "Bill" Edgar is an American apologist and professor of systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has been called by Charles Colson "one of evangelicalism's most valued scholars and apologists."
Dec 06, 2022•53 min
Daniel Fusco is an author, church planter, and the lead pastor of Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver, Washington. His radio program, Jesus is Real Radio , is broadcast across the country, and his TV show, Real with Daniel Fusco , airs across the globe. He also hosts the popular Crazy Happy with Daniel Fusco podcast. His numerous articles have appeared in CBN, Preaching Today, and Relevant. Daniel and his wife, Lynn, have three children and reside in southwest Washington. We talk about his ...
Nov 29, 2022•53 min
What happens in our lives when we change our perspective on our circumstances, even when things get messy or go wrong. cab we be joyful, grateful even when life deals its worst? Yes we can. Join Scott and Troy as they talk about gratitude sometimes in the midst of the mess and things not going our way.
Nov 22, 2022•19 min
Tanner Olson is an author, speaker, and poet. He started the creative project, Written to Speak , in 2013 to spread hope and announce love through spoken word and poetry. His writing has been described as unique as it blends faith, humor, and curiosity as I seek to point readers and listeners toward the ultimate source of hope and love, Jesus. He's written 3 books of poetry Walk A Little Slower As You Go: Words for the Unknown I’m All Over the Place...
Nov 15, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 125
As Scott often says we are leaky vessels and we forget a lot. We need reminders of our worth, of our worthiness, because the world at large can send messages that are in opposition to these core truths that we are all worthy.
Nov 09, 2022•13 min
How do our beliefs shape us? Are we aware of some those beliefs that govern our lives, or as Scott and Troy talk about our beliefs, are those beliefs guiding and governing us without knowledge.
Oct 25, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Marilyn Vancil has studied the Enneagram and its value in Christian spiritual transformation for many years. She is a Certified Enneagram Professional in the Narrative Tradition through Enneagram Worldwide, a certified spiritual director through SoulStream in Abbotsford, BC, and a trained life coach through Coach Training Alliance. She has also completed coursework on the Enneagram at Loyola University and the Deep Coaching Institute. Marilyn facilitates workshops and retreats on the Enneagram, ...
Oct 18, 2022•58 min
Heather Avis is the founder of The Lucky Few, a New York Times best-selling author, podcaster and a Down syndrome advocate, working to create a more inclusive world where everyone belongs. For more than a decade,She has led this effort by shouting worth, shifting narratives and reimagining what it looks like when we embrace our differences. The Lucky Few is an invitation to build a kinder, more inclusive world. We accomplish this through a combination of advocacy and activism, narrative-shifting...
Oct 04, 2022•43 min
Rich Villodas is the Brooklyn-born lead pastor of New Life Fellowship, a large multiracial church with more than seventy-five countries represented in Elmhurst, Queens. Rich holds a Master of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary. He enjoys reading widely, preaching and writing on contemplative spirituality, justice-related matters, and the art of preaching. He's been married to Rosie since 2006 and they have two beautiful children, Karis and Nathan.
Sep 27, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 120
In a life that is known for speed, for instant. It can be hard to realize that how humans grow, mature, is not instant, or 5 easy steps, but a long road of becoming. Scott and Troy talk this week about the often long process, or as we say "the art" of becoming our true selves.
Sep 20, 2022•19 min
