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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 41 MIN

What Happens When You Spend a Lifetime Following a Calling? | Rick McKinney

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🎙️ DescriptionWhat happens when two people spend an entire lifetime choosing faith over certainty, calling over comfort, and adventure over predictability?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Rick McKinney, speaking on behalf of both himself and his wife Jane.Together, they’ve spent decades living a life many would consider impossible—or at the very least, wildly unconventional.They’ve planted churches, traveled the world, ministered across continents, journeyed village to village through India, built a home in Mexico, performed concerts, and even walked 2,770 miles across America.But beneath all those adventures lies something deeper:A life shaped by faith.We explore:• Growing up in a family of ministers• What fifty years of ministry teaches about life• Why people choose comfort over calling• Marriage and partnership over decades• Risk, uncertainty, and trust• Spiritual growth and purpose• Walking across America• Storytelling and human connection• How faith changes our relationship with fear• Why meaning is often discovered one step at a timeThis is not simply a conversation about religion.It’s an exploration of purpose, adventure, resilience, relationships, and the mystery of following a path without knowing exactly where it leads.The deeper question behind this conversation:What happens when we stop demanding certainty and learn to trust the journey?🌍 Thought Atlas:https://joinpodmatch.com/thoughtatlas🌍 Rick & Jane McKinney:https://rickandjanemckinney.com/Discover Rick and Jane’s books, blog, speaking ministry, and the remarkable stories behind their decades of service, including their 2,770-mile walk across America. You can also learn more about their latest book, On the Road Toward a Faith-Filled Life, and connect with them for speaking opportunities and encouragement. (sharingjesus.info⁠):

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