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Deeper Still

by Suanne Camfield

• Deeper Still stems from the belief that right in the middle of our chaotic, mundane, every day, joyful, broken, messy lives, God calls us to go deeper. Deeper in our relationship with him, with one another and in this world. And just when we think he's done, he calls us to go Deeper Still. Hosted by Suanne Camfield, Deeper Still is an interview-style podcast that explores various topics related to faith, formation and culture. Deeper Still is produced in partnership with Christ Church, a non-denominational church located in the western suburbs of Chicago, where Suanne serves as the Pastor of First Impressions & Engagement as well as on the senior leadership & preaching teams. Suanne is also the author of The Sound of A Million Dreams: Awakening to Who You are Becoming and holds her Masters of Theology from Fuller Seminary. Her husband Eric, also a pastor, is the Founder & President of Altar Fly Fishing. They live in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, have two young adult-children, a son

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Episodes

  1. Tara Beth Leach on Creating Habits that Align with Who You Want to Become and the Great Morning Revolution

    In this episode, Suanne welcomes pastor Tara Beth Leach to discuss her new book, 'The Great Morning Revolution.' They explore Tara Beth's personal journey, the importance of morning routines, and how to cultivate a deeper relationship with God through intentional practices. The conversation...

  2. Aubrey Sampson: What We Find in the Dark, Loss, Hope and God's Presence in Grief

    Suanne Camfield interviews pastor, author & podcast host Aubrey Sampson on her latest book What We Find in the Dark: Hope, Loss and God's Presence in Grief. In this conversation, Aubrey shares her personal experiences with grief, particularly the loss of her best friend, and how it led to the...

  3. Chelcie Ross on Acting, Faith & Following God in Hollywood

    In this episode, Suanne Camfield and actor Chelcie Ross discuss his journey into acting (including the first time he met Gene Hackman, what he's learned from Cate Blanchett and how his role as Eddie Harris in Major League still follows him to this day), what he's learned as a Christian in…

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  4. Ed Uszynski & Brian Smith on Shaping Our Kids Character Through Youth Sports

    In this episode, Suanne Camfield, Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith discuss the complexities of youth sports and its impact on families, character development, and parental expectations. They explore the evolution of youth sports culture, the importance of intentional conversations with children, and…

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  5. Steve Carter on Becoming a Local Pastor Again & Grieve, Breathe, Receive

    In this episode, host Suanne Camfield interviews Steve Carter, Lead Pastor of Christ Church and author of Grieve, Breathe, Receive. Steve shares his journey of grief after stepping away from Willow Creek, the challenges he faced during a desert season, how he learned to loosen his grip on...

  6. Aaron Foster on Ash Wednesday, Repentance and the Transformative Power of Lent

    In this episode, Suanne Camfield and pastor Aaron Foster explore the significance of Lent, sharing personal experiences and reflections on the themes of repentance, confession, humility and intentionality. They discuss why they love Ash Wednesday, the historical context of Lent, the invitation it...

  7. Eric Camfield on Soul Thresholds, Burnout, Altar Fly Fishing and Creating a Life We Love

    In this conversation, Suanne Camfield interviews Eric Camfield, the Founder & President of Altar Fly Fishing, also her husband of 27 years. Using his experience as a pastor, non-profit leader and transformational life coach, Eric talks about soul health, soul neglect and how understanding life...

  8. Pete Stearns on Becoming a Lead Pastor, Preaching without Notes and Redefining Sin as a Pathway to Freedom

    In this episode of Deeper Still, Suanne Camfield interviews Pete Stearns, the lead pastor of St. Mark's Community Church in Burlington, NC. Pete opens the episode by sharing an unexpected way his church got involved with relief efforts for Hurricane Helene, what he's discovered about the joys and...

  9. Danielle Schaeffer on Disability & the Church

    In this episode, Danielle Schaeffer shares her journey as a parent of a disabled son, how that journey changed her perspective on the world they inhabit together and how her advocacy for the disability community led her to serve in the local church. Danielle also helps educate listeners on proper...

  10. Lee Strobel on the Lasting Impact of 'The Case for Christ,' Why He Wrote 'Is God Real', His Most Memorable Interview and How to Answer Questions about Pain & Suffering

    Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and bestselling author of more than 40 books, discusses the lasting the impact of The Case for Christ, the importance of never giving up on people far from God and how his approach to apologetics and evangelism have changed over time as God…

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  11. Soong-Chan Rah on Practicing a Lived Theology, Counter-Cultural Narratives, the Globalization of the Church and Cancel Culture

    In this episode, Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, award-winning author and seminary professor, discusses the importance of practicing a lived theology, the power of counter-cultural narratives, the role of the church in addressing individual and systemic sin, the significance of lament and how cancel culture...

  12. Nancy Ortberg on Leadership, Calling, Receiving Feedback, and Finding God in the Gaps of our Stories

    In this episode, Nancy Ortberg discusses her passion for leadership and the journey of discovering our calling. She emphasizes the importance of feedback and the cultivation of character and heart as we embrace our limitations. She explores the connection between leadership and spiritual…

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  13. Jennifer Johnson Jordan on Coaching at UCLA, Playing Beach Volleyball in the Olympics and The Power of Coaches to Influence for Good

    Suanne interviews Jennifer Johnson Jordan, former professional beach volleyball player, Olympian and current head women's beach coach at UCLA. They discuss Jenny's journey as an athlete, her experience as an Olympian and her transition into coaching. Jenny's shares how her faith influences her...

  14. Drew Dyck on Just Showing Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything

    Ever wonder if your everyday, ordinary life actually matters? If long obedience in the same direction really does pay off? If showing up for worship or for people who are suffering -- even when you don't feel like it or know exactly what to say or do--is the right thing? Drew Dyck joins the…

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  15. Ed Uszynski on Race, Cross-Cultural Competency, Ethnic Indifference & Untangling Critical Race Theory

    So let’s be honest. Doing a podcast about something as politically charged and divisive as critical race theory feels a bit risky. But it’s also the reason conversations like this one with Ed Uszynski, author of Untangling Critical Race Theory: What Christians Need to Know and Why It Matters, are...

  16. Jon Jorgenson on Calling, Character, the Importance of Integrity in Public & Private Life and an Encouraging Word to Young People as They Navigate a Life of Faith

    Jon Jorgenson, Creative & Teaching Pastor at Soul City Church in Chicago, discusses how his love for theater and performing converged with his faith to spark a calling that changed the direction of his life. Jon shares about his decision to step away from Broadway and follow God's leading into...

  17. Tracey Bianchi on Why Lent & Liturgy Matter, the Messiness of Holy Week and How Crisis Taught Her to Let Go of the Myth of Having it Together

    Pastor & Author Tracey Bianchi joins the podcast today to talk about Lent, liturgy and why being intentional about Holy Week matters. She also shares vulnerably about how her husband's unexpected health crisis turned her world upside down, what it has taught her -- and is continue to teaching…

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  18. Alan Noble On Getting Out of Bed: The Gift & Burden of Living

    Alan Noble talks about his award-winning book On Getting Out of Bed: The Gift & Burden of Living. Alan shares his motivation for writing the book, explores the myth of a happy life and takes a deep dive into the reality of living with mental afflictions--as well as those who love them. Alan...

  19. Jen Pollock Michel on Time Anxiety, Reimagining Productivity, Faithfulness and Implementing a Rule of Life

    Suanne and award-winning author Jen Pollock Michel explore what it looks like to have a counter-cultural perspective on time, productivity and faithfulness. Jen shares her own journey of redefining productivity as well as key insights from her book In Good Time: 8 Habits for Reimagining...

  20. Bonus Episode: Steve Argue & Steve Noble on Parenting Teens and Young Adults as a Mutual Journey of Transformation

    Join us for Part Two of Suanne's conversation with author, researcher and professor Steve Argue, co-author of Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in their Faith, Family & Future. Steve & Suanne are joined by Christ Church Family Pastor & Fuller...

  21. Kris Stevenson on Advent

    Suanne & Kris Stevenson talk about the origin & traditions of Advent, the gift of longing for Christmas, how each Gospel treats the Christmas narrative a little differently and what the gifts of the wise men have to teach us about Christmas.

  22. Steve Argue on the Realities Facing Today's Emerging Adults and Why Empathy & Presence Matter

    Author, speaker and seminary professor Steve Argue explains the landscape facing emerging adults today. Not only does he share the unique challenges adults in their 20s are facing, but reminds all of us--parents, mentors, employees, church leaders, aunts, uncles, grandparents!-- why empathy and...

  23. Sherri Adams on Generosity, Community and the Breast Cancer Diagnosis that Changed Everything

    Sherri Adams, Christ Church staff member and Generis Consultant, talks about her passion for the local church, why generosity matters in the lives of God's people, and how her plan to donate a kidney to her brother went completely awry. Sherri opens up about being diagnosed with breast cancer,...

  24. Tracy Butler on a Life of Broadcasting, Influence, Friendship, A Breast Cancer Diagnosis and a Deeper Trust in God

    ABC7 Chicago's Tracy Butler joins the podcast to talk about her journey through broadcasting (including the surprising call she received in 7th grade that changed her life), what might surprise you about her job and how her faith has grown through family, friendship and studying God's Word. Tracy...

  25. Casey Tygrett on the Gift of Restlessness

    Spiritual director, author and teaching pastor Casey Tygrett talks about this new book The Gift of Restlessness: A Spirituality for Unsettled Seasons.

  26. Dan Meyer on Following Jesus in a Complex World

    Suanne interviews Dan Meyer, Lead Pastor of Christ Church, about the complexities of following Jesus in a changing world, the importance of turning down the noise so we can hear God's voice, the joys and challenges of being a pastor, and how pain in the midst of our journeys point us towards the...

  27. Jenni Wong Clayville on Leadership, Releasing Gifts in Others, Hospitality in the Church and Why Leading with Love Never Fails

    Suanne talks with Jenni Wong Clayville, Weekend Experience Pastor at National Community Church in Washington D.C., about how she stepped into church leadership when she thought women could only be pastor's wives, how empowering others is the best leadership move we can make, what it's like to…

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  28. Tammy Melchien on Leading & Teaching at Community Christian Church

    Suanne interviews Tammy Melchien, teaching pastor at Community Christian Church. Tammy is a writer, teacher and speaker who loves helping people take their next steps with Jesus. Listen in as Tammy talks about her journey as a female leader, how finding your unique gifting makes all the…

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  29. John Ortberg on Becoming New

    Suanne interviews best-selling author, pastor and speaker John Ortberg about why who we become is the most important thing God gets out of our lives, how pain seems to be the thing that most often changes people, why confession and transparency are so good for community, how political frameworks...

  30. Jeff Crosby on the Language of the Soul

    Suanne interviews Jeff Crosby, the President & CEO of the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association, and author of The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of our Hearts. Listen in as Suanne & Jeff talk about what it means to be created as a person who longs, how those longings...

  31. Ines Franklin on Unchartered, Navigating Your Unique Journey of Faith

    Suanne interviews Ines Franklin, author of Unchartered: Navigating Your Unique Journey of Faith. Ines shares open and honestly about the twists and turns in her own faith journey, from being raised by a single mom in Puerto Rico to getting divorced to having an affair -- and then having…

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  32. Terra Vincent on the Refugee Crisis & World Relief

    Suanne talks to Terra Vincent, Director of Strategic Partnership at World Relief, about the worldwide refugee crisis. Terra breaks down misconceptions many Americans hold about refugees, gives us a window into what they wish we knew about them, and shares stories of how World Relief is making a...

  33. Nijay Gupta on Telling Her Story: How Women Led, Taught and Ministered in the Early Church

    Suanne interviews Dr. Nijay Gupta, professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, about his new book Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught and Ministered in the Early Church. Visit Nijay's blog cruxsolablog.com and follow him on Insta @nijay.gupta and Twitter NijayKGupta

  34. The Light Church: Terrance & Keisha Campbell

    This week Suanne interviews bi-vocational pastors of the Light Church, Terrance & Keisha Campbell. Terrance & Keisha share how The Light Church grew out of their daughter's heart to serve the homeless, how their unique calling as bi-vocational pastors has given them a different perspective on…

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  35. Marriage in the Middle: Dorothy Littell Greco:

    Suanne interviews writer, speaker and marriage coach Dorothy Little Greco, author of Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges and Joys, about navigating the unique challenges couples face during midlife including deciphering disappointment and unmet expectations, learning…

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  36. Villages in Partnership: Liz & Stephen Hienzel-Nelson

    Suanne interviews Liz Heinzel-Nelson, the Executive Director of Villages in Partnership (VIP), and her husband, Stephen, as they share the story of how VIP came to be and the good work God is doing as they seek to eradicate extreme poverty in Malawi, Africa. Villages in Partnership is a…

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  37. Ashes & Lent: Dr. Eric Haskins

    Ever wonder where Ash Wednesday comes from? The traditions and biblical framework surrounding Lent? Wonder why some churches practice Lent while others don't? Need some motivation and practical tips on how to practice Lent this year? Listen in as Pastor of Spiritual Formation Eric Haskins quizzes...

  38. Soul Care: Mindy Caliguire

    Suanne interviews Mindy Caliguire, Founder and President of Soul Care, an organization dedicated to aligning the spiritual reality of caring for our souls with how we actually live. Everything in life emerges from the soul: work, relationships, service, art, leadership, health, and beyond. Caring...

  39. A Thrill of Hope: Tara Beth Leach & Charlie Browning

    Suanne talks to Christ Church pastors Tara Beth Leach and Charlie Browning about what it looks like this Advent season to be a people who cling to hope in the midst of a broken world and learn to rejoice in the midst of all things.

  40. Christmas Changes Everything: Elisa Morgan

    Suanne interviews author, speaker and podcast host Elisa Morgan about her new book Christmas Changes Everything: How the Birth of Jesus Brings Hope to the World. This conversation is a powerful reminder that God enters our stories, just like he did for Mary, Joseph, Zechariah, Anna and so many...

  41. On Borrowed Breath: Karen Wilkinson

    Suanne welcomes her friend Karen Wilkinson to the Deeper Still studio. In the summer of 2021, Karen's husband, David, contracted Covid. When Karen dropped him off at the hospital 3 days later, she had no idea that he would remain there for 140 days. David's condition become so severe that Karen...

  42. Pro-Grace: Angie Weszely

    Suanne interviews Angie Weszely, Founder & President of Pro-Grace, about how believers can reframe thought patterns and conversations around unplanned pregnancy and abortion in a way that brings hope and healing to both women and children. "Imagine if we framed our response apart from either...

  43. Lead Bold: Andrea Coli

    Listen in as Suanne and Andrea Coli, Executive Director of Lead Bold, talk about the leadership, influence, comparison and the power of naming someone's gifts. Andrea also shares details about the upcoming Lead Bold Conference being held in the Chicago Suburbs on Nov 3-4. Lead Bold is an...

  44. Book of Kings

    Suanne teams up with two faithful ministry partners to take a deeper dive into Christ Church's recent sermon series on the Book of Kings. Listen in as Suanne, Aaron and Kris process a little about what they've been learning and how Jesus is calling them to go Deeper Still through the ancient…

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  45. The Cost of Control: Sharon Hodde Miller

    Kicking off Season Four with author, pastor and teacher Sharon Hodde Miller as she talks about her new book The Cost of the Control: Why We Crave It, The Anxiety It Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises. Sharon is the co-founder of Bright City Church in Durham, NC. Learn more about Sharon…

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  46. Ephesians 6: Armor of God

    Suanne & Kris wrap up the book of Ephesians by discussing Paul's famous words that are now more commonly known as the Armor of God. What a fantastic way to finish this incredible book!

  47. Ephesians 5:22-33: Submission

    Suanne talks with Cathy Lapinski and Lisa Garvin about some of the misconceptions surrounding submission, especially when it comes twisting the famous words of Ephesians 5:22 "Wives submit to your husbands..." Learn more about what Paul was really getting at as he uses the example of marriage to...

  48. The Hope of Holy Week: Dan Meyer

    Suanne sits down with the senior pastor of Christ Church, Rev. Dr. Daniel Meyer, as he shares personally and profoundly some reflections on his own lenten journey, Holy Week and why the hope of the resurrection is still the brightest light for renewal in lives today.

  49. Ephesians 5: Imitate God & Live a Live of Love

    Suanne & Cathy Lapinski take a dive into Ephesians 5:1-21 and talk about what it looks like to imitate the way of Jesus and walk in the way of love.

  50. Ephesians 4: Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling

    Suanne & Christ Church Butterfield Campus Pastor Charlie Browning discuss what it means to live a life worthy of the calling we have received as they take a deep dive into Ephesians 4. So often we think of calling as something we do -- a vocation -- but Paul reminds us here that we are first and...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

• Deeper Still stems from the belief that right in the middle of our chaotic, mundane, every day, joyful, broken, messy lives, God calls us to go deeper. Deeper in our relationship with him, with one another and in this world. And just when we think he's done, he calls us to go Deeper Still. Hosted by Suanne Camfield, Deeper Still is an interview-style podcast that explores various topics related to faith, formation and culture. Deeper Still is produced in partnership with Christ Church, a non-denominational church located in the western suburbs of Chicago, where Suanne serves as the Pastor of First Impressions & Engagement as well as on the senior leadership & preaching teams. Suanne is also the author of The Sound of A Million Dreams: Awakening to Who You are Becoming and holds her Masters of Theology from Fuller Seminary. Her husband Eric, also a pastor, is the Founder & President of Altar Fly Fishing. They live in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, have two young adult-children, a son

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