Ordinary Lives

Sara Lynema: Caring for Others without Losing Yourself

The Great Quit hit the America workforce as the pandemic was winding down. We thought the same would happen in pastoral ministry. Perhaps it will. It hasn't yet. Instead it is very likely many pastors are struggling but staying put. In this edition of "Ordinary Lives" Sara Lynema tells us about her training and experience  and how those apply to helping pastors care for churches while they pursue a sustainable ministry.

Dan Adams: Regular, Ordinary Kid, Not Enough

Dan grew up well . . . varsity tennis player, Taekwondo state champion, junior Olympian. His family loved him and invested in his life. They supported him and encouraged him to explore what interested him.      But is wasn't enough. Not at all.     Why? And what changed?

Myron Palmer: It wasn't an Accident

About two years ago Myron lost control of his motorcycle and was injured. Badly. But it wasn't an accident. The events of that night came at the end of a long sequence of difficulty and pain. And in spite of his attempts to find help in what he describes as "liquid medium", he could not find what he was looking for. Listen to him describe what happened then, and what has happened since. It's worth the time.

Duke Suwyn: Failing and Succeeding in Business, Lessons about Life

From humble beginnings as a struggling farm implement dealer to owning a successful commercial real estate company, Duke's lived through the highs and lows of business. That experience taught him some important lessons about business, life, and love. Listen to learn, and don't be surprised if your heart is touched.

Taylor Miedema: Podcasters Talking Podcasting, the "Why"?

Taylor and I talk about her podcast "A Momma Seeking Mommas" [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-mama-seeking-mamas/id1561794553]--why she started podcasting, her experience (now in her second season!) and the challenges and joys of podcasting. Along the way we discover the artistic value of podcasting as well as the integration of her faith her her content.