David Nasser - Refugee to Pastor :: Ep 10 The GOA Speakers Podcast

David Nasser - Refugee to Pastor :: Ep 10 The GOA Speakers Podcast

Iranian-born pastor, speaker, and author David Nasser joins the GOA Speakers Podcast to share his powerful journey from fleeing the 1979 Iranian Revolution to finding refuge, faith, and purpose in the United States. Bullied as a teenage refugee in Texas, David chased popularity and approval until a persistent youth group and one faithful friend introduced him to the gospel. His decision to follow Christ cost him his home and family acceptance, but ultimately led to the salvation of his parents and siblings in a series of miraculous moments, including his mother’s near-death experience on the operating table. David also unpacks how a good God can allow suffering, shares what it means to live a crucified life, talks about his books Jumping Through Fires and A Call to Die, and reflects on his calling as a missionary to America. Timed highlights:  0:41 Introducing pastor and author David Nasser 1:40 Escaping Iran and seeking asylum 3:42 Landing in Texas near Fort Hood 4:50 Bullying, loneliness, and feeling unwanted 6:59 Reinventing himself to fit in 8:32 A smoke session turns into a church invitation 9:14 Meeting Larry Noh and the youth group that pursued him 10:09 Eight weeks of Monday night visits and gospel conversations 12:10 Conversion, baptism, and being kicked out of his home 13:35 One by one, his family comes to Christ 15:05 His mom’s heart surgery and his dad’s breaking point 19:59 Flatline, a blinking red light, and crying out to Jesus 23:12 Two heart surgeries: physical and spiritual 26:03 Why he keeps telling his story after four decades 30:17 Sent from the 10/40 window to reach America 32:10 Responding to “How can a good God allow bad things?” 43:28 His books, ministry, and upcoming movie project 48:52 Where to find and follow David online For more about GOA Speakers and David Nasser: https://goaspeakers.com/speakers/david-nasser/ [http://goaspeakers.com/speakers/david-nasser/] Podcast Studio: ItsYourShow.co

Kerri Pomarolli - Laughing in the Fire :: Ep 9 The GOA Speakers Podcast

Comedian and speaker Kerri Pomarolli joins the GOA Speakers Podcast to share her wild journey from chasing a Hollywood Walk of Fame star to becoming a full-time clean comic and outspoken Christian. Kerri talks about her early days on The Tonight Show, touring with big-name Christian artists, her powerful pro-life testimony through her daughter Ruby, walking through divorce with grace, and battling breast cancer with faith and humor. If you care about calling, resilience, and how God can turn pain into ministry (and great material), this one’s for you. Timed highlights: 0:57 – From musical theater and Hollywood to God calling her into stand-up 4:31 – The Matt Damon “restraining order” joke in The Tonight Show green room 5:46 – Playing Britney Spears and Tonya Harding on late night TV 7:39 – Soap operas, films, and that 2 a.m. alien movie role 9:36 – Touring with Newsboys, Dove Awards, and misidentifying Casting Crowns’ Mark 11:19 – Being the only single on a marriage cruise 12:15 – Bus touring with Candace Cameron Bure (and her very healthy snacks) 13:34 – Ruby’s diagnosis, 80% abortion rate, and why Kerri fights for life 17:37 – Ruby’s healing, personality, and White House letter 18:20 – Raising two daughters in ministry and show business 20:07 – Being one of the first women on Dry Bar Comedy 21:20 – Earning “bro respect” in the comedy club 22:39 – Two comedians, one marriage, and an eventual heartbreaking divorce 26:15 – Turning divorce into jokes, co-parenting, and staying family 27:49 – Breast cancer diagnosis, peace from God, and miracle moments 30:07 – Laughing through treatment and raising money for breast cancer 32:07 – Why ongoing struggle can still be a testimony 34:12 – Isaiah 43, Psalms, and obeying nudges to pray for strangers To learn more about GOA and Kerri: https://goaspeakers.com/speakers/kerri-pomarolli/

Bryce Kenny - Built For The Arena :: Ep 8 The GOA Speakers Podcast

Professional Monster Jam driver and Guinness World Record holder Bryce Kenny joins the GOA Speakers Podcast to talk about identity, calling, and living “custom built” for what God designed you to do.  From drag racing at 300 mph to becoming the Mohawk Warrior, Bryce shares how he rebuilt his identity in Christ, navigated the “death of a dream,” and now helps corporations, churches, and families shift into a new gear in life. He also unpacks his pediatric cancer ministry, Live Like Warriors, and what it looks like to live with bold faith in high-risk environments.  Timed Highlights:  0:07 Abigail, Greg, and Bryce set the stage  1:54 Monster trucks, personas, and identity challenges  3:34 Leaving the Mohawk Warrior era and grieving a role  6:28 Breaking 100 mph in a monster truck for Guinness World Records 8:33 Life on the road, family, and being the “cool dad”  10:42 The winding path: soccer injury, drag racing, corporate recruiting, Monster Jam  15:10 Bryce’s “faith gage” for fear, anxiety, and high-risk moments  18:34 The GEAR framework for high performers  21:59 “Custom Built”: how God designs our calling  29:22 Live Like Warriors and blessing pediatric cancer families  34:08 Books, contracts, and what’s next for Bryce  35:48 How to book Bryce through GOA Speakers  For more on GOA Speakers and Bryce Kenny, visit; https://goaspeakers.com/speakers/bryce-kenny/

Masey McLain - Faith and Film :: Ep 7 The GOA Speakers Podcast

Actress, screenwriter, and producer Masey McLain joins the GOA Speakers Podcast to share how God led her from the track and basketball court to film sets, and ultimately to her breakout role as Rachel Joy Scott in I’m Not Ashamed. Masey unpacks how God used rejection, hidden struggles, and “almost” opportunities to shape her character, deepen her dependence on Him, and clarify what kingdom she’s really building. She also explains how storytelling, screenwriting, and the idea of the “fatal flaw” help her call students and audiences to courageous, faith-filled choices. Timed Highlights: 00:08 GOA Speakers Podcast intro and Masey’s multifaceted creative work 01:43 From sports to the stage: the school play that changed everything 03:42 Discovering film acting and “feeling the Lord’s pleasure” in her calling 06:08 The year-long audition journey for I’m Not Ashamed 10:24 “You should only play mean girls”: a painful early audition moment 12:45 The sandwich-making executive producer and God’s intervention in casting 15:11 An unexpected masterclass email from Renee Zellweger 16:57 Resonating deeply with Rachel Joy Scott’s desire to make an impact 18:43 Playing the rebel in The Baxters and the limits of method acting 22:12 What Masey loves to speak on: storytelling, screenwriting, and faith 24:10 The “fatal flaw” in every character and why your choices define your story 27:13 High school loneliness, hidden eating struggles, and a mirror moment with God 30:37 Learning to choose trust when circumstances do not get easier 32:04 Brutal near-misses on Nashville and questioning God’s call 35:24 “Whose kingdom are you building?” – a confronting word from the Lord 37:32 The Gideon fleece, a Papa John’s commercial, and a casting director’s prophecy 41:26 Gifts as a means of sanctification more than success 42:38 Soul on Fire on Netflix and its surprising impact 43:24 Writing One More Christmas with Taylor Kalupa for Great American Family 44:40 A new women’s conference message and invitation to connect with Masey Learn more about GOA Speakers and Masey McLain at: https://goaspeakers.com/speakers/masey-mclain/

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith - Seven Types of Rest :: Ep 6 The GOA Speakers

Internal medicine physician and bestselling author Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith joins the GOA Speakers Podcast to unpack sacred rest, identity shifts, and what it really means to live “burnout proof” in a performance-driven culture. She shares her journey from 25 years in ER/ICU medicine to global speaking, the seven types of rest, and how believers can step into being fully known by God and others. We also dive into Jesus’ model for rest, the alabaster woman, corporate burnout, and the surprising strength that comes with emotional honesty—for men and women alike. Listen now to be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to live with deeper rest and a more authentic, fully known life. Timed Highlights:  00:08 – Meet Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith 01:32 – 25 years in internal medicine, ER, and ICU 02:46 – The crossroads: leaving traditional medicine 03:46 – Sacred Rest, Jesus, and burnout-proof living 04:43 – COVID, corporate burnout, and global invitations 06:00 – Women of Joy and the Sacred Rest theme 07:27 – From Sacred Rest to Being Fully Known 10:35 – Performance culture vs producing real fruit 13:45 – Beholding, becoming, belonging 16:29 – The cost of not being truly known 19:07 – Emotional rest for men 22:13 – Saundra’s personal rest rhythms 25:44 – The alabaster woman and radical discernment 28:16 – Sharing biblical truth in corporate spaces 31:06 – Serving pregnancy resource centers and fundraising Links: Learn more about GOA Speakers: https://goaspeakers.com [https://goaspeakers.com/]Connect with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: https://ichoosemybestlife.com [https://ichoosemybestlife.com/]