Drugs, Guns, and living a life outside of the will of God, that’s how our story today starts. Jaryd Boyer has had an interesting life, it's mapped out on nearly every visible surface of his skin. By the time he was 13 he was out of the house and running drugs on the street. His story is so interesting that he has the rare honor of getting two episodes to tell it. Today is all about how the Lord got a hold of his life, and next time is about what the Lord did with that life once he took it over.

Join Tom Nate and Jaryd as they start telling this journey.

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It isn’t often that we are able to have guests come back on our show, so today’s interview is a treat. Originally the guest of our 55th episode, Joel Salatin is still the owner of Polyface Farms, a chemical free, common sense farm located in Virginia. More recently he has been at the heart of quite a bit of speculation as the American government changes hands once again. So join Tom, Nate and Joel as they talk about Farming, Freedom and what our world looks like as the second Trump era begins and what it could be into the future.

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From dealing drugs to feeding hundreds, today’s guest has gone from being a bad influence to someone whom the Lord is using to reach others daily. Doug Smith is currently the Assistant Executive Director of Pittsburghs Light of Life mission, working with past guests Jerrel Gilliam (Episode 36) and Hutch (Episode 67) to bring help to the homeless of the greater Pittsburgh area.

So join Tom, Nate and Doug as they explore the path the Lord has led him on, and the slap in the face that helped him find it.

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Matt Robles is an elder, recruiter, father, and on occasion a pulpit supply pastor. He lives a life dedicated to finding the opportunities to serve God in the day to day. His story doesn’t speak to one or two major moments of service, but rather what is possible with slow, steady faithfulness to the God we serve.

So join Tom, Nate and Matt as they discuss what it means to live faithfully in our current culture.

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Today’s story comes from a corner of Christianity that we haven’t touched on yet.

Brandon Mullet is a music teacher and choir director as part of the Faith Builders Education Programs, a Mennonite Christian school with both an K-12 as well as a 2 year secondary education track. And his faith journey is one of balancing living in a tight knit Christian community with using music as an outreach to the greater world.

So join Tom, Nate and Brandon as they discuss, faith, music and what it means to be pilgrims in this world.

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Today’s story is one that spans the globe as we follow our guest out of Moldova in the former USSR all the way to Grand Rapids Michigan. Vladimir Snurenco is an economist and scholar born as the USSR melted back into countries like his native Moldova. He has taught and studied across Europe and when his wife was granted a visa to the USA right before Covid, he brought his expertise to both Calvin College and the Acton Institute.

So join Tom, Nate and Vladimir as they discuss God's economics in our modern world.

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Today’s story is how a problem from the past can inform hope for the future. Reverend Joshua C. Robertson was a child that the school system failed. Having been passed through year after year based on athletic prowess, Joshua entered college with a second grade reading level. It took the intervention of a mentor to get him back on track. And now Reverend Robertson is making strides to improve the educational outcomes of children in his hometown of Harrisburg PA.

Join Tom, Nate and Reverend Joshua as they discuss education, school choice, and how to make the future brighter for every child.

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Hands on, Heads up, Hearts open, that’s one of the motto’s of Kenny Erb’s physical therapy practice. And it means that to help people heal from injury and pain you have to treat more than the muscles and sinews that are damaged. You must help their minds and hearts heal as well. And one of the ways that Kenny’s practice helps that to happen is by offering to pray with his patients. It’s a controversial practice in our day and age, but one that the people who come through his doors appreciate greatly.

So join Tom, Nate and Kenny as they discuss the intersection between physical therapy and faith.

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