DALLAS I The Podcast

When Faith Meets Pain | Shelley Beam on Grief, Healing & Drawing Closer to God

What happens when life hurts so deeply that your faith is tested? In this powerful episode of Dallas from Dallas, Shelley Beam shares the heartbreaking journey that inspired her book Come Closer, God, It Hurts. Through grief, pain, and personal loss, Shelley opens up about wrestling with God, finding hope in suffering, and discovering that sometimes the hardest seasons are the ones that draw us closest to Him. This conversation is for anyone walking through grief, heartbreak, unanswered questions, or a season where God feels distant. Shelley’s story is honest, emotional, faith-filled, and deeply encouraging. Topics covered: * Grief and loss * Faith during suffering * Healing through pain * Trusting God in hard seasons * Spiritual growth through trials * Christian encouragement and hope If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share with someone who may need hope today.

Arrested During COVID: Kris Andersen’s Fight for Medical Freedom

Kris Andersen shares her powerful story of conviction, courage, and family during the Covid pandemic. What began as helping connect families with alternative care resources quickly became a season of arrests, legal battles, public scrutiny, and deep personal cost. In this episode, Kris opens up about faith, freedom, fear, and what it means to stand firm when everything is on the line.

What Happens After the Exit? Entrepreneurship, Identity & Beating Cancer Differently | Randy Haran

What happens after you build and sell a successful business? In this episode of Dallas The Podcast, Dallas sits down with entrepreneur, mentor, and Texas State educator Randy Haran to talk about the realities few people discuss after success—the identity shift, the search for purpose, and learning who you are when the business you built is no longer yours. Randy shares his journey from Texas State to becoming CEO of a successful company, how he used principles from The Great Game of Business to shape company culture and leadership, and what the aftermath of selling a business truly felt like. But the conversation goes much deeper. Randy also opens up about his cancer diagnosis and why he chose a different treatment path through immunotherapy instead of traditional chemotherapy. Together, they discuss mindset, risk, faith, innovation, and how entrepreneurial thinking shaped one of the most important decisions of his life. This is a conversation about business, resilience, reinvention, and what really matters when life changes unexpectedly. Follow, subscribe, and share Dallas The Podcast for more conversations worth sharing.

Viral Foster Care Story: From Trauma to Redemption | Christie Werts Interview

She grew up in foster care… and swore she would never go back. But then life put her in a position she never expected. In this powerful episode, Dallas sits down with Christie Werts to share her viral story of foster care, trauma, adoption, and redemption. From a childhood marked by instability and identity struggles to a life-changing moment that brought her full circle, Christie’s story is a raw and honest look at what it means to face your past—and find purpose in it. This conversation dives into the emotional realities of growing up in the foster care system, the lasting impact it has on identity, and what happens when you’re called back into the very place you once tried to leave behind. If you’ve ever felt defined by your past, struggled with your identity, or wondered how pain could ever have purpose—this episode is for you. Christie’s story is a reminder that no matter where you come from, your story isn’t over.

The Mental Game of Elite Athletes | Sports Psychology, Confidence & Performing Under Pressure with Coach Kip

What separates good athletes from elite performers isn’t talent—it’s mindset. In this episode, Dallas sits down with Coach Kip, a sports psychotherapist, high-performance coach, and former professional football champion, to break down the mental side of elite performance. From performance anxiety and pressure to confidence, identity, and resilience, this conversation dives into the real challenges athletes face behind the scenes. Coach Kip shares practical strategies used by top athletes to improve focus, manage pressure, and perform at their best when it matters most. Whether you’re a young athlete, parent, coach, or competitor at any level, this episode provides powerful insight into how to train your mind just like your body. If you’re looking to build confidence, overcome mental blocks, and develop a stronger mindset in sports and life—this episode is for you.