In this episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, Ryan McKinney sits down with Colton Wutzke, author of 24 Rules of Masculinity and host of the Chasing Masculinity podcast, to reclaim the word from the culture and root it back where it began. Colton makes the case that authentic masculinity cannot be separated from its Author, that passivity is a man's greatest sin, and that everything you consume is either building you up or quietly tearing you down.

From his own faith journey of open doors and slammed ones, to the fear of passivity that drives him, to the day he became a father and finally understood that provision is the heart of manhood, this is a conversation about becoming the man God actually made you to be.

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🙏 ACTSSOCIAL

📲 https://getactssocial.app

📸 / actssocial

📘 / actssocialofficial

🎵 / actssocialofficial

▶️ / @actssocialofficial

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🔗 CONNECT WITH COLTON WUTZKE

📖 Book, 24 Rules of Masculinity: https://www.amazon.com/author/wutzke

🎧 Chasing Masculinity on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-masculinity/id1780826695

🎵 Chasing Masculinity on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bht2H7dNRlXC9GWDzXum9

▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrwutzke

𝕏 X: https://x.com/mrwutzke

🙏 Also on ActsSocial: Colton Wutzke and Chasing Masculinity

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction

2:15 - What authentic masculinity actually is

4:13 - Why the culture is squatting on ground it did not build

8:44 - When following Jesus became his foundation

15:22 - Passivity, a man's greatest fear and greatest sin

17:21 - The mentors and brotherhood that shaped him

21:50 - A first step for the man stuck in a rut

26:34 - Why he almost never wrote the book

30:11 - Rule 18, everything you consume is nutrition

36:57 - Why wisdom is what the world is missing

39:37 - Becoming a father and the heart of masculinity

42:39 - The legacy he wants to leave his child

47:33 - Why no man was meant to walk alone

53:07 - Where to find Colton and Chasing Masculinity

betrayal has brought you to the very edge of divorce, and

you are standing in an empty apartment watching everything

fall apart? Daniel Moore knows that place firsthand. After

years of turmoil, baggage, and heartbreak, Daniel and his

wife Michelle were one step from ending it all. But God

was not finished with their story.

In this powerful episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, Daniel

shares his raw and honest testimony of a marriage brought

back from the brink, and how putting God in the middle of

the mess changed everything. Today Daniel is the founder of

Connecting the Gap Ministries and co-hosts the Marriage

Life and More podcast with his wife Michelle, helping

couples everywhere discover that no marriage is ever too

broken for God to restore.

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🙏 ACTSSOCIAL

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▶️ https://youtube.com/@actssocialofficial

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🔗 CONNECT WITH DANIEL & MICHELLE MOORE

🌐 https://www.connectingthegap.net

🌐 https://www.marriagelifeandmore.com

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ctgaponline

📸 X & Instagram: @ctgaponline

▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@connectingthegap

🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Zg2rss7gRtCfzCggGVYl9

📧 daniel@connectingthegap.net

📚 Marriage as a Mission & The Marriage Communication Toolkit (on Amazon and at their website)

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction

2:19 - The story behind Connecting the Gap

8:45 - When his faith became his own

11:00 - Hit by a car at eleven years old

16:00 - A rushed first marriage and divorce

18:51 - The marriage that almost ended in an empty apartment

19:27 - Why transparency became his mission

23:07 - What it really means to put God in the middle

31:07 - Feeding your faith like a daily discipline

50:23 - The number one communication mistake in marriage

1:01:05 - The first step back when a marriage has drifted

1:33:05 - What God is doing in their ministry now

1:35:39 - Where to find Daniel, Michelle, and their podcasts

as a broadcaster at some of the most legendary radio

stations in the country. His voice was his life and his

career. But in 2014, a diagnosis of Parkinsonism, essential

tremors, and a rare voice disorder called spasmodic

dysphonia brought that career to an end.

What the enemy meant to silence, God used to sing. In the

ten years since, Ron has written and produced more than two

hundred songs, released multiple Christian and country

albums, authored the book Faith Over Adversity, and begun

creating God Stories, short and powerful accounts of God's

presence in everyday life that now reach tens of thousands

of people.

In this deeply encouraging episode of the ActsSocial

Podcast, Ron shares his testimony of loss, faith, and

redemption, and reminds every one of us that no matter what

has been taken from you, with God your best days are always

ahead of you.

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🙏 ACTSSOCIAL

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▶️ https://youtube.com/@actssocialofficial

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🔗 CONNECT WITH RON W CARTER

📲 God Stories App: https://godstories.app

🎵 Music (sample the albums): https://ronwcarter.hearnow.com

🎧 Music on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora & SoundCloud

📖 Book: Faith Over Adversity (on Amazon)

🎵 TikTok: Ron W Carter (God Stories)

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction

2:01 - Losing the voice that was his entire career

3:45 - His faith growing up and rededicating his life to Christ

5:23 - His newborn daughter given a 50/50 chance to survive

9:32 - Three years without work and losing their home

16:51 - A word for anyone in a hard transition season

18:08 - The 2014 diagnosis that ended his broadcast career

19:36 - How God turned his pain into music

22:27 - The story behind God Stories

26:23 - A powerful sign from God in the hospital

28:57 - Why a faith-first platform matters in a noisy world

34:29 - Your best days are always ahead of you

35:44 - The new album and what God is doing now

39:04 - Where to find Ron, his music, and God Stories

Amish. But behind the tradition lay abuse, rejection, and

a desperate longing to be loved. At eighteen he walked

away from the only world he had ever known, carrying

decades of fear, guilt, and condemnation with him.

What followed were nineteen years of searching, addiction,

and heartbreak, including the devastating loss of his

father. But God was not finished with Eli. In 2017, through

the faithful prayers of his wife Nikki, Eli had a

life-changing encounter with Jesus that transformed

everything.

Today, Eli is known to millions as the Preaching Truck

Driver. From the cab of his truck he shared the Gospel and

his story with a combined audience of more than two million

people, pointing them away from religious oppression and

toward real freedom in Jesus Christ. This is one of the

most remarkable testimonies you will ever hear.

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🙏 ACTSSOCIAL

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▶️ https://youtube.com/@actssocialofficial

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🔗 CONNECT WITH ELI YODER

🌐 https://eliyoder.com

📖 Undeceived (his book): https://a.co/d/1xtw2Vq

🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yodertoter40

🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eli.theexamishpreacher

▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@eliyoder491

📸 Instagram: @eliyoder2024

📘 Facebook: Eli's Ministry

🛒 Merch: https://yodertoter40.store

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction

2:15 - The day he decided to leave at eighteen

3:56 - His father, shunning, and a complicated bond

5:23 - What daily Amish life was really like

7:15 - How God and salvation were taught growing up

13:15 - The cost of leaving: sacrificing his entire family

15:58 - Is there anything about that life he misses?

16:19 - The barn fire and the power of Amish unity

18:26 - Could you merge that community with real faith?

19:55 - 19 lost years, his father's suicide, and the 2017 encounter

25:43 - To the person who feels lost and condemned

27:52 - Why Jesus is better than any high this world offers

30:09 - How God gave a former Amish man a voice to millions

32:50 - Faith, social media, and using your platform for God

39:02 - Helping other former Amish find freedom

42:00 - A personal word to his son Jonathan about grace

44:55 - Undeceived and Unbound: you can go to church and still be bound

49:09 - What God is doing in his ministry right now

50:54 - Where to find Eli, his books, and his platforms

also equips. A nurse practitioner from the "almost heaven"

state of West Virginia, Aaron left a comfortable life to

spend the last twenty years serving in some of the most

remote and overlooked places on earth, in Burkina Faso,

Madagascar, and Kenya. He has traveled by helicopter and

mobile clinic into villages that had never seen a visitor,

cared for patients battling leprosy and rare tropical

diseases, and carried both medical care and the love of

Jesus to people the world had forgotten.

In this powerful episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, Aaron

shares what God has taught him through two decades on the

mission field, why every act of caring matters, and how

each of us, right where we are, can change the trajectory

of an uncaring world.

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🙏 ACTSSOCIAL

📲 https://getactssocial.app

📸 https://instagram.com/actssocial

📘 https://facebook.com/actssocialofficial

🎵 https://tiktok.com/@actssocialofficial

▶️ https://youtube.com/@actssocialofficial

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🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON SANTMYIRE

🌐 https://aaronsantmyire.com

🌐 https://startcaringtoday.com

📘 https://www.facebook.com/aaronsantmyire1

🎙 The Clarity Podcast (wherever you get podcasts)

📚 Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BBSJBZJV

📖 A Caring Life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578298228

📖 A Caring Family (his newest, with participant's guide)

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction

2:33 - Why your life matters beyond measure

6:39 - The moment God called him to Africa

9:07 - Arriving in Burkina Faso and the dark night of the soul

22:00 - Treating leprosy in the most remote villages

26:36 - What the poorest of the poor taught him about God

31:01 - If God is good, why does He allow suffering?

36:37 - Christian persecution around the world

46:45 - A word for the "ordinary" person who wants their life to count

50:47 - What it really means to discern God's voice

53:14 - For the person who feels called but is scared of the cost

56:53 - What God is doing in his life and ministry now

1:00:34 - Where to find Aaron, his books, and The Clarity Podcast

too broken for God to heal. From childhood abandonment

and abuse, to debilitating anxiety, to the devastating

loss of her baby, Danni has walked through the kind of

darkness that could have ended her story. But God had

other plans.

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of the

ActsSocial Podcast, Danni shares her testimony of pain,

healing, and hope, and reminds every one of us that no

matter how messy life gets, God can turn a mess into a

masterpiece. Everybody has a story. Your story matters.

Emerge stronger, and go help the next person up.

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🙏 ACTSSOCIAL

📲 https://getactssocial.app

📸 https://instagram.com/actssocial

📘 https://facebook.com/actssocialofficial

🎵 https://tiktok.com/@actssocialofficial

▶️ https://youtube.com/@actssocialofficial

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🔗 CONNECT WITH DANNI SYNOT

🌐 https://www.dannisynot.com

📸 https://www.instagram.com/dannisynot

🎙 Brave Conversations on K-LOVE Podcasts

📖 Every Heart's Cry (book + study guides):

https://www.braveenough.org/shop

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🤝 RECOMMENDED ORGANIZATION

Focus on the Family — a Christian ministry helping people

through grief, anxiety, and life's hardest seasons since

1977, with a free counselor-staffed helpline.

🌐 https://www.focusonthefamily.com

📞 1-800-A-FAMILY

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction

4:17 - Growing up: her childhood and early life

6:00 - The one day her dad gave her a Bible, then vanished

9:00 - Abuse, abandonment, and life on eggshells

12:57 - At 14, an invitation to church that changed everything

15:30 - Meeting her husband and their early journey

17:49 - The pregnancy she prayed over

18:30 - Losing baby Jackson

21:24 - "So do you. You will have your son back again."

24:40 - [AD] Focus on the Family

25:00 - Why following Jesus does not mean a pain-free life

30:00 - When people blame God for their suffering

35:17 - The plan of salvation from the moment of the fall

42:00 - Our unknown is not unknown to God

45:08 - The lie that our past will ruin our future

53:51 - What God is doing in Danni's life right now

55:15 - Where to find Danni and Brave Enough

in your Monday morning too? Your boardroom, your business

decisions, your next big move? Matt Flegler believes God

wants to guide every part of your work, and he has spent

his life learning how to actually hear Him in it.

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🙏 ACTSSOCIAL

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▶️ https://youtube.com/@actssocialofficial

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🔗 MATT FLEGLER

🌐 https://saltlightwealth.com

📚 Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Hear-God-Work-everyday/dp/0645311308

📖 Course: https://www.heargodatwork.com

🎙 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tdMEG0xNdsCiu3HfRMdQp

📸 https://www.instagram.com/saltlightwealth

💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattflegler

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🤝 RECOMMENDED ORGANIZATION

Gloo — connecting churches, ministries, and leaders

with the people and resources they need to flourish.

🌐 https://www.gloo.com

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction

2:05 - Does God care about your strategy, not just your soul?

6:57 - The Project From Hell and his lowest point

11:50 - Crying out and the tax miracle

17:40 - His faith story and growing up in Australia

20:19 - The turning point that changed everything

32:37 - What colour is your machinery? Hearing God in a deal

35:54 - God speaks in boardrooms, building sites and kitchens

37:29 - How to actually hear God's voice

40:38 - The staggering testimonies from the Academy

41:17 - What is really happening in these breakthroughs

46:11 - [AD] Gloo

46:41 - What a Kingdom assignment really is

55:10 - Pursuing wealth with God at the center

57:36 - The diesel dream and surrendering an idol

1:02:29 - Why we cannot build alone

1:10:09 - For the one who feels too small for God

1:14:29 - Where to find Matt and Salt + Light Wealth

more knowledge, more effort, or more discipline, but

simply awe? Bruce Davis woke up at 4 in the morning

with a word from God that launched an entire ministry

built around one powerful conviction. The awe of God

is the very center of our worship, and when we lose

it, we start reaching for things that never truly

satisfy.

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🙏 ACTSSOCIAL

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🔗 CONNECT WITH BRUCE DAVIS

✝️ ActsSocial: @brucetdavisinawe

🌐 https://www.inawebybruce.com

🎙 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-awe-by-bruce/id1456790018

🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cOoh6pXO7LNym6YgHjdU6

📧 inawebybruce@gmail.com

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🤝 RECOMMENDED ORGANIZATION

American Bible Society — making the Bible available to

every person in a language they can understand and

afford since 1816.

🌐 https://www.americanbible.org

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction

0:39 - Who is Bruce Davis?

3:13 - The 4AM moment that started everything

5:15 - Prostate cancer and God's timing

7:31 - 45 years of Bible teaching

9:37 - When God became real to Bruce

11:00 - Getting into the occult after accepting Christ

13:23 - How God pulled him out and into a church

15:18 - What small group ministry taught him

19:21 - Why he plants home churches

23:00 - The fear of sharing your faith

26:17 - Define awe in your own words

28:48 - The signs someone has lost their awe

30:12 - Finding awe in nature and Scripture

35:45 - [AD] American Bible Society

36:12 - UC Berkeley research confirms Scripture

38:48 - Acts 2:42-47 and awe in community

44:38 - Can you sustain awe in a digital world?

47:18 - The devil as the king of cosmetics

53:48 - The three things that replace awe

56:45 - How to recover awe you have lost

59:37 - The Ephesian church and your first love

1:02:41 - The most powerful God story he has heard

1:11:52 - For someone who has never experienced awe

1:14:22 - The connection between awe and worship

1:16:12 - What God is doing in Bruce's life now

1:19:48 - One truth that will change your day

1:21:43 - Where to find Bruce and In Awe by Bruce

it all. The wins, the failures, the churches that got it

right, and the ones that got it very wrong. And he is

not afraid to tell you the truth about all of it.

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🙏 ACTSSOCIAL

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🔗 PAUL TURNER

🎙 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493

🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VI3yoTICp15kYLZrxANEA

📚 Resources: https://youthminresources.gumroad.com

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulturnertoo

📧 pault@thediscipleproject.net

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🤝 RECOMMENDED ORGANIZATION

ACE Scholarships — K-12 educational freedom for

lower income families since 2000. 121,000+ scholarships.

🌐 https://www.acescholarships.org

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction

0:22 - Who is Paul Turner?

2:43 - Why are teenagers drifting from God?

4:25 - Three youth pastors who shaped him

6:47 - God's call into youth ministry

10:09 - What kept his heart alive for 30 years

12:50 - What ministry did to his own faith

17:08 - Most youth ministry models are wrong

19:17 - Discipleship vs entertainment

23:31 - 10 Excuses Killing Your Youth Ministry

26:02 - Has the numbers game distracted the church?

29:48 - The greatest threat to the next generation

33:37 - [AD] ACE Scholarships

34:00 - Social media and teenagers spiritually

38:46 - Why teenagers leave church after graduation

43:49 - What parents need to understand

47:46 - Why he started Youth Ministry In Motion

50:32 - What Paul says to every pastor

52:47 - His most personal book

56:50 - No Comment: 40 Days to Taming Your Tongue

1:00:37 - What youth workers hide publicly

1:04:46 - What 30 years taught him

1:07:43 - To a young person who feels unseen

1:10:16 - What God is doing in his life now

1:15:15 - Where to find Paul

betrayal, their marriage should not have survived.

But God had other plans. Nothing is ever too broken

for God to fix.

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🙏 ACTSSOCIAL

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🔗 CHRIS & LISA ARCHINAL

🌐 https://www.ourrelentlesspursuit.com

📸 https://www.instagram.com/a_brave_and_beautiful_life

📧 info@ourrelentlesspursuit.com

📚 Relentless Pursuit — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSTP9VCZ

📚 Transformational Recovery Matrix — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWC8T14L

📚 Betrayal Trauma Survival Guide — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9LQ14W9

📚 90 Days of Hope and Healing — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMXSJ26D

📚 Evening Reflection Journal — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK4K89RX

🎙 Lisa: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotional-health-for-christian-women/id1857468151

🎙 Chris: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-addiction-pornography-and-sexual-purity/id1127067121

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❤️ Recommended Organization: Christian Healthcare Ministries

🌐 https://www.chministries.org

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If you or someone you know needs help:

📞 Focus on the Family Helpline: 1-800-A-FAMILY

🌐 FocusOnTheFamily.com

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction

0:24 - First encounter with God during heart surgery

1:44 - Growing up without a church background

4:22 - Who is Jasmine Shelton?

5:08 - How the Stream of Thought podcast was born

7:26 - What God is teaching her right now

9:50 - Lessons learned from podcasting

11:10 - Daily habits that keep her rooted in faith

14:25 - Faith and the digital world today

18:45 - 9 years in an abusive relationship

21:35 - [SPONSOR] Focus on the Family — 1-800-A-FAMILY

22:45 - Advice for anyone feeling stuck

25:13 - Seeing God's hand through the pain

26:25 - Turning pain into purpose through PhD research

29:10 - What truth about God do you cling to?

33:15 - Inviting God into everyday moments

38:06 - Finding God in the ordinary

41:00 - "Be Still" and Philippians 4:13

46:36 - What's next for Jasmine Shelton?

50:20 - Where to find Jasmine

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🙏 ABOUT ACTSSOCIAL

Faith-first, ad-free Christian social media built on Acts 2:42–47. No data harvesting. No toxic algorithms. Free forever.

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#ActsSocial #ChristianPodcast #Testimony

#DomesticViolenceSurvivor #GodHeardMyCry

In this moving conversation, she shares how a hidden Bible, a desperate ultimatum to God, and a lifetime of loss and surrender became the birthplace of an unshakable faith. We talk depression and suicidal thoughts, encountering the love of Jesus, the sudden loss of her husband, and how our deepest pain can become the very place we draw near to God.

If you've ever asked why God allows pain, this conversation is for you.

Time Stamps:

00:00 - A Secret Bible Behind the Iron Curtain

01:37 - Growing Up Under Communism

09:33 - Why Revelation Moved Her to Tears

16:18 - The Hidden Meaning of Her Name

21:46 - Writing to Help People Heal

30:43 - Her Darkest Years & an Ultimatum to God

36:34 - Love, Marriage & Moving to Austria

41:50 - Infertility, Anxiety & Deep Formation

50:08 - Learning to Surrender Everything

56:56 - Losing Her Husband

1:08:08 - Grief, God's Comfort & the Roses

1:14:11 - Her Book "Draw Near"

1:20:43 - The Hardest Chapter to Write

1:35:49 - Faith, Technology & ActsSocial

1:43:31 - Drawing Near When God Feels Distant

1:45:38 - Where to Find Hadassah

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In this episode, you’ll get inspired by a woman who trusts God's plans above her own, who believes that every story—no matter how broken—is part of His bigger masterpiece. Perfect for anyone seeking hope, clarity, or a reminder that God's power is always at work behind the scenes. Tune in and discover how to turn your darkest moments into a radiant testament of His love.

Anna Moore Bradfield is an author, speaker, and creator of the biblical fiction series "The Lamb's Wool Chronicles," dedicated to filling in the gaps in biblical stories through engaging narratives that reveal nuggets of truth applicable today. She is also the host of "God's Power Stories" podcast, passionate about sharing real stories of divine intervention to inspire faith and resilience.

Whether you’re wrestling with faith, seeking purpose, or longing for a fresh encounter with God, this episode will empower you to see His light even in the bleakest of nights. Because with God, your story’s ending is always bright.


Create a free ActsSocial account today at https://actssocial.com/ and discover the difference in your journey!

Takeaways

• ActsSocial: A Christian Social Media Platform
• Challenges and Hardships in Personal Life Importance of community and fellowship
• The power of perseverance and character building
• The impact of sharing personal testimonies

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey to ActsSocial
• 08:00 The Impact of ActsSocial
• 16:05 Challenges and Hardships
• 29:06 Staying Connected to the Lord
• 39:18 The Impact of Not Knowing
• 47:39 The Significance of Fellowship and Community
• 53:30 The Power of Personal Testimonies

Nick opens up about how he used to avoid faith conversations — until someone challenged him in public about what he believed. That moment made him realize he needed to know what he believed and why. From there, God put a deep desire in his heart to help others learn how to share their faith with love and confidence.

Today, Nick runs a podcast, speaks at colleges, and teaches people how to ask good questions, listen well, and point others to Jesus — even in tough situations. He shares real stories of talking with atheists, skeptics, and even people who were angry at God.

This episode also talks about why some churches are afraid to go outside their walls and how that can keep people from hearing the truth of the Gospel.

Key Takeaway: You don’t need to have all the answers to share your faith. Just be willing to care, listen, and trust that God can use your words. This conversation will encourage anyone who wants to make a difference — especially in a world that doesn’t always welcome faith.

Tune in and be inspired to live your faith with courage. 🙌

🎙️ What You'll Hear:

• How they broke free from alcohol and found deeper purpose in Christ
  

• Their favorite podcast episodes and why they matter
  

• Why “sobriety” isn’t boring—it's actually full of life, joy, and confidence
  

• How their faith-led coaching, retreats, and 40-day fast guide women to lasting change
  

• The lies we believe about alcohol—and how curiosity and truth can set us free
  

• What it means to walk in community with other Christian women
  

This episode is for anyone who's questioning their relationship with alcohol, feeling stuck in shame, or simply ready for more freedom and clarity through faith.

📖 Christy's Book: Love Life Sober (40-day devotional) 💬 Join their community or coaching cohort : https://butjesusdrankwine.com/community 📲 Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butjesusdrankwine 

 🎧 Listen to But Jesus Drank Wine podcast anywhere you stream

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2. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@butjesusdrankwine331 

3. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6V9Tu0A4eQmRBrocRVaXju 

👉 Don’t miss this conversation that could change everything. You’re not alone—and God is still writing your story.

Join us on ActsSocial: https://actssocial.app 

In this powerful episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, Kevin opens up about:

• The day he got laid off — and the surprising peace God gave him

• Starting his YouTube ministry from home with no backup plan

• His journey raising a child with special needs and the deep faith that came through it

• The bus crash that could have taken his wife and son — but didn’t

• Why sometimes losing everything is how God helps you find what truly matters
  

This is more than a story about career — it’s a story about calling, courage, and trusting God when the path disappears.

🎧 Tap play now — and don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review!

In this moving episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, host Shawn Whitson, Founder & CEO of ActsSocial, sits down with Andrea Pape, whose powerful testimony of overcoming tragedy, grief, and loss reveals how God brings beauty from ashes.

Andrea opens up about losing her daughter, walking through unbearable grief, and discovering a deeper faith that led her to healing and hope. Her story is a reminder that no matter how broken we feel, God can restore, redeem, and write a greater story.

If you’ve ever faced seasons of pain, felt abandoned in your struggles, or wondered if God could still use you—Andrea’s journey will encourage you to hold onto hope and trust His plan.

✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Andrea’s raw and honest story of grief and loss

• How faith became her anchor in life’s darkest moments

• The power of community and support in the healing journey

• Biblical encouragement for those facing heartbreak

• How to move from tragedy to testimony through Christ

  
  

🎙️ Key Quotes: “God doesn’t waste our pain—He uses it to help others heal.” “Even in our deepest valleys, His presence never leaves us.”

Listen now and be reminded that your story is not over—God is still writing it.

🌐 Join the ActsSocial Community: actssocial.app

Find more podcasts on: actssocial.com/blogs

Jo opens up about her move back to Los Angeles, where she faced unexpected depression and even suicidal thoughts after leaving a high-paying job in Vegas. What began as a search for healing through the teachings of Abraham Hicks ultimately led her to a divine encounter with the living God — a presence she describes as tangible, guiding, and full of warmth.

She shares about enduring a season of intense spiritual warfare, learning to trust God through the battle, and discovering that even suffering has a purpose. Through obedience and faith, Jo stepped into her calling — launching her podcast and business, and helping others find hope and healing.

This episode is a testimony of transformation, courage, and the power of God’s love. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, Jo’s story will lift your spirit and reignite your faith.

🌐 Join the ActsSocial Community: actssocial.app

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In this powerful episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, host Shawn Whitson sits down with Monty “The Monty’man” Meyer, founder of Take 12 Recovery Radio—the world’s first and longest-running faith-based recovery broadcast. With over 20 years of experience, Monty has dedicated his life to helping individuals break free from addiction and walk in lasting recovery through the grace of God.

Monty opens up about his personal journey of alcohol and substance abuse, the struggles that nearly destroyed his life, and the moment when everything changed. Through honesty, faith, and the 12-Step model, he found a new life in Christ—and has since shared that message with thousands through his radio ministry.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Monty overcame addiction and found his calling

• Why recovery is about progress, not perfection

• The power of storytelling in healing and community

• Practical encouragement for those in recovery or walking alongside a loved one
  

Monty’s story reminds us that no life is too broken for God to restore. Whether you’re in the midst of your own recovery journey or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation will uplift your faith and renew your hope.

👉 Learn more about Monty’s work at take12radio.com.

🎧 Listen now and be encouraged by a testimony of grace, healing, and transformation.

Noah dives into the challenges many leaders face, including staying on course despite distractions, setbacks, and the temptation to settle for comfort. Drawing from biblical examples like Moses, he explains how true growth often comes when we leave our “Pharaoh’s household” and embrace the discomfort that accompanies obedience and faith. Listeners will learn practical ways to confront core desires, align their identity with God’s calling, and boldly bring their prayers before the Lord.

Throughout the conversation, Noah emphasizes the importance of hearing God’s voice through multiple avenues: prayer, scripture, community, and mentorship. He shares his personal story of receiving his calling to ministry at 17, overcoming depression, and learning to trust God’s guidance—even when it wasn’t accompanied by dramatic signs or emotions. This episode highlights that God’s calling is accessible to everyone, whether you’re exploring your purpose for the first time or seeking to move forward in your current path.

Noah also provides actionable advice for creators, leaders, and entrepreneurs, encouraging them to engage with supportive communities, seek guidance from mentors, and take deliberate steps toward fulfilling their God-given calling. He stresses that growth, multiplication, and impact come when we embrace discomfort, remain focused, and trust God’s plan—even when the journey is long or uncertain.

If you’re seeking inspiration, practical guidance, and encouragement to step boldly into your purpose, this episode is for you. Noah reminds listeners that everyone is called, whether you’re new to faith or looking to deepen your spiritual journey, and that taking the next step—no matter how small—is the key to transformation.

Connect with Noah James Wiebe:

🌐 Website: thefreedomcoffee.ca

🎧 Podcast: Apple, Buzzsprout, Podash

📱 Acts Social: Connect with Noah and other faith-driven leaders at actssocial.com

In this powerful episode of the Acts Social Podcast, host Shawn Whitson interviews Jason Webb, a serial entrepreneur, kingdom-focused leader, from Abundant TV, a rapidly growing faith-based streaming platform.

Jason shares his extraordinary journey—from early success in business to devastating loss after the 2008 financial crisis. Stripped of money, identity, and direction, Jason found himself at rock bottom. But that’s exactly where God met him.

Through a simple invitation to church, a life-changing men’s group, and an open heart, Jason discovered a personal relationship with Jesus that radically transformed his life and calling.

Today, Jason leads multiple Christian businesses—including MyLeadCo, Magnify², and Solomon’s Edge—all with one purpose: to build the Kingdom and serve others through faith-filled, purpose-driven work.

This episode dives into:

• How God used failure to redirect Jason’s purpose

• What it means to build businesses that glorify Christ

• The story behind Abundant TV and its mission to reach the world

• Living out your faith in the business world

• Why sales, done with integrity, can be a form of ministry

• Hearing and responding to God's voice in everyday life

Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone seeking deeper purpose, Jason’s story will inspire you to trust God's process—even when it hurts.

👉 Learn more at https://www.actssocial.app/

🎧 Follow for more real stories of faith in action.

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Takeaways

• Sarabeth was born into a cult masquerading as a Baptist church.

• The cult was spiritually, financially, and emotionally abusive.

• Her faith journey began with a warped understanding of salvation.

• Leaving the cult resulted in losing over 100 relationships.

• She experienced a period of deconstruction but never fully walked away from her faith.

• Creating safe spaces for those questioning their faith is crucial.

• The Bible can be a source of healing, despite past trauma.

• Doubt is a natural part of the Christian walk.

• The gospel is essential for daily life, not just entry into faith.

• Sarabeth encourages others to study scripture and seek truth.

Shawn shares:

• The exact encounter that sparked the vision for ActsSocial

• Why it stands apart from Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok—no ads, no algorithms, no politics

• The spiritual warfare and obstacles faced along the journey

• How Big Tech silences Christian voices—and how ActsSocial is reclaiming that space

• The features designed to keep Christ at the center of online connection

• The heart behind the 40-Day Social Media Fast Challenge—a call to detox from worldly content and refocus on God

This isn’t just another platform—it’s a movement born from prayer, obedience, and a mission to unite the Body of Christ online.

🎧 Be challenged. Be inspired. And maybe… be moved to take the leap yourself.
Ask yourself: W.W.J.P. – What Would Jesus Post?

🔗 Join the movement: actssocial.com

James Rosseau, aka Trig, left a thriving corporate career at companies like JPMorgan Chase to lead Holy Culture Radio — a Christian hip-hop media platform broadcasting on SiriusXM. In this powerful conversation, Trig shares how faith, obedience, and the desire to impact culture led him to make one of the boldest moves of his life.

We talk about:✅ His journey from corporate executive to Kingdom entrepreneur✅ Why he stepped away from stability to follow God’s voice✅ The vision behind Holy Culture Radio & its mission✅ Building faith-based media in a secular world✅ Encouragement for creatives, leaders, and believers walking in purpose

If you’ve ever wrestled with leaving the familiar to pursue your calling — this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in now and be inspired to walk boldly in obedience.

Lucas shares openly about his personal journey—the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the healing that came when he chose forgiveness toward his birth mother. He talks about the role of accountability in friendships and why being vulnerable is often the first step to experiencing authentic community.

One of the most powerful takeaways comes when Lucas says: ✨ “Jesus is your ultimate friend. He lets you in and will never let you down. Don’t do life alone—go first, and be that real friend to someone else.”

This conversation will challenge and encourage you to rethink how you approach relationships in your own life. Are you surrounding yourself with people who point you back to Christ? Are you willing to be the kind of friend who chooses honesty, grace, and love—even when it’s hard?

Whether you’re navigating broken relationships, longing for deeper connections, or simply wanting to grow in how you show up for others, this episode is for you.

🙏 Tune in now for encouragement, practical wisdom, and a reminder that true friendship begins and ends with Jesus.

💡 Want to take the next step in finding faith-based community? Join us on ActsSocial.com — a social platform built for believers to connect, grow, and live out their faith together.

Website: https://heyfriendpodcast.com/

What does it mean to walk in Kingdom truth and power in a world filled with noise, distraction, and compromise?

In this powerful episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, host Chance Olivas sits down with Terrence Lockett—husband, father, podcaster, and host of the Kingdom Truth and Power Podcast. Terrence’s mission is simple yet bold: to equip believers with biblical truth that doesn’t just inform the mind, but transforms the heart and leads to authentic Kingdom living.

During this conversation, Terrence opens up about his journey, his passion for truth, and why today’s culture desperately needs believers who are grounded in Scripture and empowered by the Holy Spirit. He and Chance discuss:

• Why Kingdom truth is not just head knowledge but a lifestyle that produces real fruit.

• The importance of authenticity and transparency in sharing our struggles as well as our victories.

• How to navigate cultural ideologies and worldly distractions without losing sight of God’s voice.

• Why the Kingdom is not about building followers or numbers, but about faithfulness, service, and giving back.

• The difference between religious performance and a genuine relationship with Jesus.

Terrence reminds us that truth without power falls flat, but when believers combine biblical truth with Spirit-led power, they can impact families, communities, and entire generations. His message is a refreshing call to live boldly, love deeply, and stand firm in Christ no matter the cost.

If you’ve been longing for a faith conversation that challenges you to go deeper and live out your calling with purpose, this episode will inspire and encourage you.

🌐 Join the ActsSocial Community: https://actssocial.app/

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Jasmine opens up about her personal journey of faith, overcoming abuse, and finding healing through her voice. She reminds us that God can take even our most scattered thoughts and use them to bring hope and clarity—not only in our own lives, but in the lives of others.

✨ In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• How Jasmine turned personal reflections into a podcast with impact

• Why embracing vulnerability can lead to healing

• The role of grace and faith in personal growth

• Jasmine’s advocacy for survivors and those walking through pain

• Encouragement to step into your calling, even when it feels small
  

Her story is a reminder that God made each of us on purpose, for a purpose. If you’ve ever wondered how your own voice or story could matter, this episode will leave you inspired to take that step.

📌 Connect with Jasmine Shelton

You can catch The Stream of Thought Podcast on:

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• 🎧 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZCmufXJOY8GjsdBhOD6Ny?si=888e8473e6b34dd3
  (She welcomes thoughtful conversations, collaborations, and encouragement from fellow believers and listeners!)

Together, they dive deep into the emotional journey of breaking free from harmful relationships and finding true healing.

Deana and Lizzie open up about their own personal battles, the moment they decided to reclaim their lives, and the faith and strength that carried them through. They share practical insights, raw stories, and hope-filled encouragement for anyone walking through the pain of toxic connections — whether with a partner, friend, family member, or workplace.

If you’ve ever felt trapped, unseen, or emotionally drained, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone — and that there is a path to freedom, restoration, and peace.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Recognizing the signs of a toxic relationship

• The role of faith and community in the healing process

• Practical steps to protect your mental and emotional well-being

• How to rebuild your identity and confidence after trauma

🎧 Tune in, be encouraged, and discover that surviving is only the beginning — thriving is possible.

🌐 Join the ActsSocial Community: https://actssocial.app/

Find more podcasts on - https://actssocial.com/blogs

Through honest conversation, Randy explains what it truly means to be a “soldier of faith”—standing firm in prayer, love, and service, rather than fear or conflict. His testimony reminds us that every believer is equipped to fight spiritual battles with courage, grace, and unwavering trust in God.

✨ Highlights from this episode:

• Randy’s military background and its impact on his walk with Christ

• The heart and vision behind Soldier of Faith Ministries

• Faith in action: living out prayer, service, and community support

• How ActsSocial is building a safe, Christ-centered space for believers
  

📌 Key Quote: "Being a soldier for Christ doesn’t mean fighting people—it means standing in faith, interceding in prayer, and serving with love." – Randy Crawford

Listen in and be encouraged to put on the full armor of God in your own journey of faith.

👉 Connect with Randy & Soldier of Faith Ministries on ActsSocial: https://www.actssocial.com .

Gabriel opens up about a moment during prayer that changed everything. He shares how God gave him a vision—like glowing lights lighting up a map—which became the foundation for United Hive. What started as a simple "yes" to God has now become a powerful platform used by believers globally to encourage one another and boldly share their faith.

We also talk about:

• The spiritual challenges behind building a Christian tech platform

• Why testimonies matter more than ever today

• How anyone—yes, even you—can make a global impact by sharing what God is doing in your life

If you've ever wondered how your small act of obedience could make a big difference, this episode is a must-listen.

Chris and Lisa open up about the pain they endured—infidelity, addiction, emotional trauma, and the near collapse of their marriage. With complete transparency, they walk us through the raw realities of betrayal and the difficult road to healing. But more importantly, they reveal how God met them in their brokenness, led them through restoration, and called them to help others do the same.

Now, through their ministry, they’re walking with other couples navigating crisis, helping them find hope, healing, and reconciliation through Christ.

This episode is for anyone who has wondered, “Can something this broken ever be made whole again?” Chris and Lisa are living proof that the answer is yes.

Key Takeaway:
No marriage—or person—is ever too far gone for God’s grace. Healing is possible when both hearts surrender and allow God to do the impossible.