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Conversations About Life
by Will Jackson
Learning life wisdom from one another and enjoying a good conversation at the same time
Episodes
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Experiencing God’s Love w/ Heather O’Brien
Heather grew up with God in her life but as a teenager rebelled against God and hated him. While serving in the Air Force as military police assigned to Abu Garaib prison at Camp Bucca, Iraq, Heather started to enjoy violence. After coming back she felt like an enemy of God and was surprised when...
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It’s All About a Relationship with Jesus w/ Dave
Dave grew up Roman Catholic but from an early age questioned particular aspects of his religion. He’s explored eastern religion and various Christian traditions. He thinks that all these things led him to where he is now, which is enjoying a real relationship with Jesus. Dave
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T.U.L.I.P. and Video Games w/ Jonathan
Jonathan is a carpenter who enjoys science, theology, and video games. The teaching of perseverance of the saints is important to him. We talk about that and how caring for cattle made in impact on his life. Jonathan
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Discipleship w/ Tim
Tim was turned off from church by some legalistic church rules. Through the Navigators, a discipling organization, Tim drew back toward Christianity and eventually was born again into a personal relationship with God through Jesus. Tim has been involved in discipling relationships since. Tim also...
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Evangelism w/ Geoff
Geoff is a pastor, husband and father. We talk about evangelism. Geoff
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Cast Your Bread Upon The Waters w/ Kurt
Kurt grew up in a Catholic environment but had a personal experience with God when reading the Gospel According to John and thinking about the story of Jesus and Nicodemus in chapter 3. Through the influence of college friends Kurt became Protestant and has lived a life of practical service to…
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Communication In Day to Day Life w/ Stephanie
Stephanie is my niece. She has studied communication and practices it at work as well as in day to day life. Stephanie
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Street Evangelism w/ Mark
Mark is involved in street evangelism and helping others to get involved with it too. Mark
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Preparing to Defend w/ Hamilton
Hamilton is involved with One Shepherd Leadership Institute. Hamilton is also passionate about being prepared to defend one’s family. One Shepherd’s website – 1shepherd.com Hamilton
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A Hard Life Getting Better w/ Dink
Dink quit school as a sophomore. He got married at 17 and was a father at 19. Dink has been involved with drugs, alcohol, prison and divorce. Life has been rough, but it seems to be getting better. Dink
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The Good Life in Christianity w/ Shannon
Shannon and I get to talk, and the thing that stands out to me most is the rich and satisfying life that a life centered on Jesus Christ can provide. Shannon
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Street Evangelism w/ Nathan
Nathan is involved in proclaiming the Christian message and interacting with people in public places. Nathan
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Becoming Christian in Japan w/ Issei
Issei grew up in a mostly secular culture. He had heard about Biblical Christianity, but it didn't really click ... until it suddenly did. Issei To support Issei's work - www.biblicalministries.org/missionary/issei-nakamukai
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Identity w/ Jason
Jason is retired from law enforcement. We talk about rock climbing, retirement, interests, identity, and identity in reference to Jesus. Jason
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Growing Old Gracefully w/ Duane
Duane is in his late 80's and lives a full, active and meaningful life. He experiences loss and pain in life but has responded gracefully and moves forward. Duane
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Mental Health, Fitness, Faith w/ John
John has a background in fitness and training. He currently is a real estate agent. We talk about mental health, depression, fitness, the Christian faith, and dogs. John
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Career Law Enforcement, God’s Providence w/ Craig
Craig recently retired from a career with the St. Louis police department. Craig
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Recreational Sky Diving and Rock Climbing w/ Shaggy
We talk a lot about climbing and sky diving ... mainly just chatting. Shaggy works for a local sky diving business. He also climbs traditional and sport. Shaggy
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Climbing, Community, Breaking Free w/ Johnny
Johnny is a veteran, rock climber, and sets up for shows and events. He also is striving to break free from the past. Johnny
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Young Men Looking For Answers w/ Chase
Chase works in tech, but he also leads a group of young men who are looking for reasons for the Christian faith and what they should believe and why. Chase
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Catholic Christianity and Friendship w/ Mike
Mike enjoys rock climbing, running, hosting a podcast called, "The Speech Guys", and a group of friends. His Christian faith is also important to him and he teaches in the Roman Catholic church. Mike
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Honesty with One’s Self and Others w/ Jack
Jack Ortego works with Man in the Mirror. He helps churches help their men connect for the purpose of spiritual growth. We talk about the "Known Journal", the need for honesty, spiritual conversion and risk, and continuing to walk in it after conversion rather than leaving it behind for...
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Outdoors, Mental Health, Religion w/ Anne
Anne is a therapist who helps people struggling with self harm. She finds peace in the outdoors, enjoys friends, and enjoys a Christian congregation called, "The Gathering". Anne
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Young Earth Creationism w/ Walt
Walt Stumper has an interest in historic books, especially science fiction and those related to the evolution/creation debate. Walt has worked with Answers in Genesis and is recently retired. Walt's LinkedIn profile Walt Stumper
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The Meaning of Life w/ Dan
Dan grew up as an evangelical Christian but is now a skeptic. We talk about the meaning of life and metaphysical groundings. Dan
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War and Killing, Real Conversion w/ Andy
Andy grew up in Bolivia, came to the US after high school and then became a career solider in the US Army and National Guard. We talk about the matter of killing as a sniper and real conversion in Christianity rather than just religion. Andy
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Rock Climbing, Stoicism, Short Form Content w/ Dominic
I meant Dominic at Rockwoods Reservation, a local rock climbing crag. Dominic works at Upper Limits in St Louis, is finishing up an accounting degree, appreciates stoicism, especially Marcus Aurelius, and takes in short form content. We talk about all that stuff :) Dominic
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Spiritual Heritage w/ Mariano
Mariano is from Costa Rica. He plays guitar for church and has a full and satisfying spiritual heritage in the Roman Catholic Church. Marian
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Traveling and Experiencing New Things w/ Ray
Ray has been through the wringer when it comes to health problems. But he's stable now and wanting to travel and experience new things. Ray
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The Light Coming On w/ Brad
Brad grew up nominally Catholic but in high school made efforts to get more serious about his Christian faith. He was doing well but then came across a verse in the Bible that made all the difference. Since then, it's been important to Brad that other people make sure they understand what he…
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Health, Biblical Principles, & Faith w/ Don Amelung and Dr David Henderson
Don is a pastor in Missouri. Dr David is the author of "Why America Is Sick - But You Don't Have To Be". We talk about health, biblical principles, and faith in the resurrection of Jesus. Dr David and Don
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Marriage Relationship, Volunteering, Giving, Singing w/ Emmanuel and Joann
Emmanuel and Joann volunteer on the Rio Grande Bible College, working together. They were doing house repair when I ran into them. We talked about their lives, their relationship, and joys. We also talk about cancer. Emmanuel flies a single seat ultralight airplane. Joann and Emmanuel
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Teaching Evangelism, Bible Perspective w/ Jim
Jim has taught evangelism at the Rio Grande Bible College and is now mentoring young students. We talk about evangelism and also Jim's perspective on a couple of biblical topics. Jim
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Latino Culture, Conversion, Being Mentored w/ Irian
Irian was born in Mexico but grew up in Texas. Christianity changed his life when he was in his teens. From there connecting with and learning from people helped him. He now serves on staff at the Rio Grande Bible College. Irian
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Climbing, Christian Faith, Aging, Friendship w/ Pam
I met Pam at the Rio Grande Bible College. She was visiting and agreed to a conversation with me for the podcast. We talked about her experience rock climbing in the 70's and 80's, her Christian faith and how that got started for her, and her thoughts on aging and friendship. Pam
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Recreational Therapy w/ Troy
Troy is a US Navy veteran, has service in the service industry and also in the IT world. He's now enjoying recreation therapy through the Veteran's Administration. Troy
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail w/ Morgan (trailname – “Fairchild”)
Morgan hiked the first half of the Appalachian Trail in 2023 and the second half in 2025. The Appalachian Trail is 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. We talk about her experience of hiking the AT and also her Roman Catholic faith. Morgan
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Navy and Beyond w/ Tony
Tony grew up the Midwest, joined the Navy and saw the world. We talk about that and work life afterwards. Tony
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Serving and Having Fun w/ Terry
Terry and I talked about the phases and changes in his life, having fun, apologetics, his mustache ... and much more. Terry
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Making Disciples w/ Pastor Jason
Jason pastors a church in Jefferson County, Missouri. We talk about his journey in Christianity and making disciples of Jesus. Jason
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Living In a Graceful Way w/ Corey
Schottgun Corey lives in the Missouri Ozarks seeking a graceful lifestyle of agriculture and art. Corey
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Experiencing True Christianity After a Life in Church, Growing Apprentices of Jesus w/ Lincoln
Lincoln's father was a pastor and he grew up in church. He was a faithful church goer all his life, and then he realized that he has missed the main think all along. Now Lincoln is involved in helping others gain traction in the Christian life. Lincoln
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The Drip w/ Tasha
Tasha opened The Drip community coffee house in South Saint Louis. It's a special and welcoming place. There's a lot of art work on the walls and the place itself seems like a work of art. We talk about Tasha's passion and beliefs. Tasha
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Aging Well, Societal Atheism by Default, Conversation & Connection w/ Yue
Yue is from Beijing, China, but she's been all over. We talk about that, atheism, rock climbing, caving, growing old, meaning in life, and other things as well :) Yue
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Living In The Moment w/ Nandini
Nandini and I enjoyed a conversation about her background, the things she enjoys, and her approach to life. Nandini
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Desire for God, Reaching Out to Others w/ Rylan
Rylan had experienced a desire for God but was seemingly trapped in a bad lifestyle that kept him from God. Cancer helped break that cycle and helped Rylan leave the past way of life behind him and draw near to God. Now he has a desire to help others who are where he was. Rylan
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Mountaineering and Climbing – Jim Thurmond
Jim Thurmond is well known in the rock climbing community and has helped with the development of rock climbing crags in the Midwest. In recent years he has purchased Fountain Bluff in Southern Ill and made that available to rock climbers. Jim Thurmond
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Growing as a Muslim in the US w/ CiCi
CiCi is from Indonesia. She enjoys rock climbing, and she enjoys her religion of Islam. We talk about Islam and some of the ways it contrasts or is similar to my religion, Christianity. And we also talk a bit about Indonesia and rock climbing. CiCi
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The Table Turns w/ Will & Guest Host Sydney
After my conversation with Sydney, we trade places. She was a very good guest host! Will
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Guilt, Conversion and Honesty w/ Sydney
Sydney talks about her history with abortion, conversion, and how she values truth. Sydney
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Learning life wisdom from one another and enjoying a good conversation at the same time
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