Gifts, Calling, and the Courage to Create With Stephen Landis (Ep 168)

When Faith Meets the Diagnosis With Sheldon Lee Stovall (Ep 172)

In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Sheldon Lee Stovall, a pastor, licensed counselor, and author who has built his ministry at the crossroads of scripture and mental health. Sheldon opens up about losing his brother and the grief and depression that followed, and what that season taught him about God's care for our emotional lives. We talk about why Christians shouldn't hide their pain, how faith and professional help can work together, and why the church needs to take mental health seriously. The conversation also goes somewhere unexpected, into the Holy Spirit being sidelined in today's church, Matthew 24 and the times we're living in, and how Ephesians 1:13 reminds us who we belong to. Whether you're walking through grief, anxiety, or a season that feels too heavy to carry, this one is for you. Guest Links: References to Bible Verses: Psalm 23:1; Matthew 24:6–11; Acts 1–2; Ephesians 1:13; Lamentations 3:22–23; Romans 12:2 My Ministry Mission Information 1. Website: https://myministrymission.com/ [https://myministrymission.com/] 2. Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guest [https://myministrymission.com/guest] 3. Support the Show: https://myministrymission.com/support [https://myministrymission.com/support] 4. Contact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contact [https://myministrymission.com/contact] 5. Free Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ [https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/] My Ministry Mission Social Media 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymission [https://www.facebook.com/myministrymission] 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission [https://twitter.com/MyMinMission] (or @MyMinMission) 3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission [https://www.instagram.com/myminmission] (or @MyMinMission) 4. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission [https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission] Support The Show If you are enjoying the content and would like to support this show, consider giving me a tip. It's not required or expected, but certainly appreciated Buy me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/myminmission] Credits: Cover Image & Music from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/]

With Cancer, Not Without Hope with Kim Harms (Ep 171)

In this episode, I sit down with Kim Harms, a two-time breast cancer survivor, speaker, and author of Carried Through Cancer: 70 Days of Spiritual Strength from Cancer Fighters, Survivors and Caregivers. Kim was first diagnosed in 2016 and again in 2023, and rather than letting that story stay in silence, she has spent the last decade turning her pain into something that points others to Christ. We talk about what it really looks like to trust God when He doesn't take the hard thing away, how the Psalms of Lament helped her find an honest relationship with God, and why her anchor verse, 1 Peter 5:10, carried her through two rounds of chemotherapy. Kim also shares the heart behind her book and why she believes hope is not the absence of suffering, but what you find right in the middle of it. This one will stay with you. Guest Links: * Kim Harms | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kimharmsauthor/] * Kim Harms | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kimharmsauthor] * Carried Through Cancer: 70 Days of Spiritual Strength from Cancer Fighters, Survivors, and Caregivers [https://www.amazon.com/Carried-Through-Cancer-Spiritual-Caregivers/dp/B0DT8XRFQ7/] * With Cancer, Not Without Hope [https://kimharms.net/] References to Bible Verses: 1 Peter 5:10; Lamentations 3:22–23; Isaiah 41:10; 1 Kings 19:11–12; Romans 5:3–4 My Ministry Mission Information 1. Website: https://myministrymission.com/ [https://myministrymission.com/] 2. Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guest [https://myministrymission.com/guest] 3. Support the Show: https://myministrymission.com/support [https://myministrymission.com/support] 4. Contact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contact [https://myministrymission.com/contact] 5. Free Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ [https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/] My Ministry Mission Social Media 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymission [https://www.facebook.com/myministrymission] 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission [https://twitter.com/MyMinMission] (or @MyMinMission) 3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission [https://www.instagram.com/myminmission] (or @MyMinMission) 4. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission [https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission] Support The Show If you are enjoying the content and would like to support this show, consider giving me a tip. It's not required or expected, but certainly appreciated Buy me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/myminmission] Credits: Cover Image & Music from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/]

Why Don't I Feel Different After Becoming a Christian (Ep 170)

In this episode, I want to talk to anyone who said yes to Jesus and then woke up the next morning wondering if anything really changed. That quiet question (why don't I feel different?) is one of the most common things new believers wrestle with, and I think the church has done a poor job of answering it. So I walk through what actually happened at salvation, why feelings are not a reliable measuring stick for your relationship with God, and what spiritual growth really looks like when it shows up in ordinary life. We spend time in 2 Corinthians 5, Philippians 1, and 1 Peter 2, along with some honest, practical steps for growing when you cannot feel a thing. If you are new in your faith, or walking with someone who is, this one is for you. Interesting Links: * 26,000 Baptized Across U.S. In Largest Mass Baptism Event In American History - Worthy Christian News [https://www.worthynews.com/105901-26000-baptized-across-u-s-in-largest-mass-baptism-event-in-american-history] * Well Versed - Asbury Revival 2023 [https://wellversedworld.org/asbury-revival-2023] * Soul Shepherding. Spiritual growth survey. [https://www.soulshepherding.org/spiritual-growth-survey/] * Peterson, E. (1980). A long obedience in the same direction. InterVarsity Press. [https://www.ivpress.com/a-long-obedience-in-the-same-direction] * Packer, J. I. (1973). Knowing God. InterVarsity Press. [https://www.ivpress.com/knowing-god] * Lloyd-Jones, M. (1965). Spiritual depression: Its causes and cures. Eerdmans. [https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/0849/spiritual-depression.aspx] * Grudem, W. (1994). Systematic theology. Zondervan. [https://www.zondervan.com/p/systematic-theology/] * Bleidorn, W., et al. (2024). Psychological change before and after religious conversion and deconversion. Journal of Personality. [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jopy.12881] * Barna Group. (2025). The declining importance of faith: New Barna findings. [https://www.barna.com/trends/faiths-shrinking-influence/] * Barna Group. (2025). New research: Belief in Jesus rises, fueled by younger adults. [https://www.barna.com/research/belief-in-jesus-rises/] * New Survey Shows Areas of Spiritual Life People Feel Most Confident About – and Those They Want Help With the Most - Barna Group [https://www.barna.com/research/new-survey-shows-areas-of-spiritual-life-people-feel-most-confident-about-and-those-they-want-help-with-the-most/] * New Research on the State of Discipleship - Barna Group [https://www.barna.com/research/new-research-on-the-state-of-discipleship/] * Asbury University. (2023). The outpouring story of revival. [https://www.asbury.edu/about/revival-history/outpouring/] * Anderson, N. T. (1990). The bondage breaker. Harvest House Publishers. [https://www.harvesthousepublishers.com] References to Bible Verses: Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 1:6; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:1; Lamentations 3:21–23; Hebrews 12:1; Romans 12:2; Philippians 2:12–13; Ephesians 1:13–14; 1 John 5:11–12; Romans 8:1; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Peter 2:2; Colossians 2:6–7 My Ministry Mission Information 1. Website: https://myministrymission.com/ [https://myministrymission.com/] 2. Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guest [https://myministrymission.com/guest] 3. Support the Show: https://myministrymission.com/support [https://myministrymission.com/support] 4. Contact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contact [https://myministrymission.com/contact] 5. Free Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ [https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/] My Ministry Mission Social Media 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymission [https://www.facebook.com/myministrymission] 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission [https://twitter.com/MyMinMission] (or @MyMinMission) 3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission [https://www.instagram.com/myminmission] (or @MyMinMission) 4. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission [https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission] Support The Show If you are enjoying the content and would like to support this show, consider giving me a tip. It's not required or expected, but certainly appreciated Buy me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/myminmission] Credits: Cover Image & Music from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/]

Boundaries, Love, and the Secular World (Ep 169)

In this episode, I sit down with a question many Christians are afraid to ask out loud: when is it time to step back from a friendship with someone whose influence is pulling you away from Christ? I work through 2 Corinthians 6:14, Matthew 18:15–17, and Proverbs 4:23 to build a biblical framework for one of the hardest relational decisions a believer can face. We talk about the difference between love and unlimited access, the warning signs that a relationship has crossed a line, and what it looks like to walk away with grace while still leaving the door unlocked. If you have ever wrestled with guilt over creating distance, this conversation is for you. Interesting Links: * Cloud, H., & Townsend, J. (1992). Boundaries: When to say yes, how to say no to take control of your life. [https://a.co/d/08rcoLp3] * Fee, G. D. (1987). The First Epistle to the Corinthians. Eerdmans. [https://a.co/d/08uxwJaQ] References to Bible Verses: Luke 4:30; Matthew 10:14; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Deuteronomy 22:10; 1 Corinthians 5:9–10; Matthew 18:15–17; Proverbs 4:23; Romans 16:17; Jude 1:22–23; Galatians 6:1 My Ministry Mission Information 1. Website: https://myministrymission.com/ [https://myministrymission.com/] 2. Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guest [https://myministrymission.com/guest] 3. Support the Show: https://myministrymission.com/support [https://myministrymission.com/support] 4. Contact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contact [https://myministrymission.com/contact] 5. Free Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ [https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/] My Ministry Mission Social Media 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymission [https://www.facebook.com/myministrymission] 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission [https://twitter.com/MyMinMission] (or @MyMinMission) 3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission [https://www.instagram.com/myminmission] (or @MyMinMission) 4. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission [https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission] Support The Show If you are enjoying the content and would like to support this show, consider giving me a tip. It's not required or expected, but certainly appreciated Buy me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/myminmission] Credits: Cover Image & Music from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/]

Gifts, Calling, and the Courage to Create With Stephen Landis (Ep 168)

In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Landis, a Christian poet and author from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and founder of Dust Bunny Poetry, for a deeply honest conversation about what it means to use the creative gifts God has placed in us. Stephen shares his faith journey, from rededication at sixteen to a defining moment at nineteen when the truth of Ephesians 2:8-9 anchored him in grace over works, and how that foundation now fuels everything he writes. We talk about the courage it takes to create for God's glory, the beauty of wrestling with calling, and why stewardship of your gifts is an act of obedience. Stephen's story is a reminder that God doesn't call the polished or the finished. He calls the willing. Whether you are an artist, a teacher, a parent, or a podcaster, this conversation will stir you to pick up what God has placed in your hands and trust Him with where it goes. You can find Stephen's work, including his award-winning collection Grace and Other Poems, at https://dustbunnypoems.online [https://dustbunnypoems.online]. I hope this episode blesses you and lights a fire under the gifts you may have quietly set aside. Guest Links: * Stephen Landis | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/spyke_landis/] * Dust Bunny Poetry [https://www.dustbunnypoems.online/] References to Bible Verses: Ephesians 2:8–9 My Ministry Mission Information 1. Website: https://myministrymission.com/ [https://myministrymission.com/] 2. Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guest [https://myministrymission.com/guest] 3. Support the Show: https://myministrymission.com/support [https://myministrymission.com/support] 4. Contact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contact [https://myministrymission.com/contact] 5. Free Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ [https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/] My Ministry Mission Social Media 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymission [https://www.facebook.com/myministrymission] 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission [https://twitter.com/MyMinMission] (or @MyMinMission) 3. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission [https://www.instagram.com/myminmission] (or @MyMinMission) 4. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission [https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission] Support The Show If you are enjoying the content and would like to support this show, consider giving me a tip. It's not required or expected, but certainly appreciated Buy me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/myminmission] Credits: Cover Image & Music from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/]