The Unexpected Joy

The Unexpected Buzzer

Jared Greer is a husband, father, and former youth pastor. He has been a competitor on the TV show American Ninja Warrior and we discuss the ups and downs of his journey. We discuss all things ninja, grieving disappointment with the Lord, and hitting the greatest buzzer.

The Unexpected Artist

Sally Greer is a wife, a mom, and an artist. In today's episode, Sally shares her journey of becoming an artist and the things she's learned about the Lord through art. In our conversation, we talk about overcoming fear to fully live out who God has created us to be, the trap of comparison, and playing our part in God's greater story.

The Unexpected Joy

Madi, Isaiah, and Mackenzie Nelson, Cody and Dawn's three children, join me for today's episode. If you missed Cody's episodes (The Unexpected Peace), you'll want to go back and listen as he shares their family's journey of walking through cancer and grief. Despite painful circumstances, their kids have remained joyful in the Lord and they display true childlike faith in Jesus. This episode is a round table conversation, a conversation that is silly, deep, and most of all joyful. I pray that your heart will be filled with joy after you hear their joy amidst deep grief - knowing the same God who has filled their little hearts with joy is able to do that same for you and me.

The Unexpected Peace - Part 2

Today's episode is Part 2 or a 2 part series with Cody Nelson. Cody and Dawn were married and have three children: Madi (7), Isaiah (6), and Mackenzie (3). In August 2021, Dawn was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a two year journey of battling cancer, in August 2023, at age 33, Dawn lost her battle with breast cancer. In today's episode Cody talks about grieving well, parenting, and things he is looking forward to in the future.

The Unexpected Peace - Part 1

Today's episode is Part 1 of a 2 part series with Cody Nelson. Cody and Dawn were married and have three children: Madi (7), Isaiah (6), and Mackenzie (3). In August 2021, Dawn was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a two year journey of battling cancer, in August 2023, at age 33, Dawn lost her battle with breast cancer. In today's episode, Cody shares his journey of walking with Dawn through cancer. He shares their heart throughout this journey, he celebrates the woman she was, and the ways the Lord provided unexpected peace for him, Dawn, and their children.