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Letters From Home
by Purposely
Letters from Home is a faith-building podcast sharing everyday stories of faith from people of all walks of life. Life is hard, and on most days, our faith needs a boost. Letters From Home Podcast will bring a new faith story, every other week, from people who love Jesus, of all ages & demographics. You will hear in these stories, their dreams, their failures, their pain, their struggles, their life changing encounters, and their extraordinary moments. You’ll leave each episode encouraged and inspired to love God and the people around you more deeply.
Episodes
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"From Sulawesi to Seattle: A Life Shaped By Compassion" Arie Mahler
Compassion can shape lives. So many babies have been born in adversity. Their start in life is so difficult. And yet God has a plan. Adoption is so often part of that. And sometimes, the most hopeless story, can be the one God uses to display His great power, and His gentle compassion. Arie…
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"Private and Public Restoration from Secret Sin" Pastor Neil Matthews
Disclaimer: This story contains sensitive content that may not be safe for young ears. Consider putting in earbuds if you have kids present. Has your spouse or roommate ever stumbled upon a private addiction and confronted you? What if you were a young and new pastor who loved working with kids?...
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"Do You Believe in Miracles?" Shauna Parker
Disclaimer: This story contains sensitive content that may not be safe for young ears. Consider putting in earbuds if you have kids present. Do you believe in Miracles? Is there anyone in your life whom every time you see them, you are reminded with a resounding swell in your heart that God is a...
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“Newly Quadriplegic: Road From Despair to the Paralympics” Joe Delagrave | Vault
Newly Quadriplegic. Can you imagine at age 19, after a boating accident, waking up from surgery to the doctors telling you that you will never walk again? Despair settled in. This is the beginning of Joe Delagrave’s deep transformation. His journey to forgiveness and faith is one you will never...
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"Falsely Accused Pastor" Markus Watson | Vault
Can you imagine being falsely accused as a pastor? Then add to that, false charges filed against you where even the FBI gets involved. Markus Watson walks through what he and his family went through at their church, and though months later, exonerated by the Presbytery was voted out of his…
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"In Case I Die" Jerry Dugan | Vault
Disclaimer: This story contains sensitive content that may not be safe for young ears. Consider putting in earbuds if you have kids present. While deployed to Kuwait, Jerry Dugan wrote to his family the “in case I die” letter. His whole hard life had led to this moment. You will see the wonderful...
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"Losing Her Beloved Through Medical Malpractice" Ami Shroyer | Vault
Losing a loved one through medical malpractice has to be one of the most difficult experiences in life. This is Ami Shroyer’s story, and she would say she was loved for 100 years in 20 by her beloved Mike. Not everyone gets to experience a love like this. As a traveling teen musician, she met the...
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"Bible Project Global Visionary" Michael McDonald | Vault
Bible Project has been a tidal wave of blessing to this world and one of the Bible Project’s key visionaries is Michael McDonald. Sometimes it takes a rough childhood, and the longing of a young boy to find a father figure, to inform his global focus and mindset. Changed by the love of his…
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"Adopting Two Boys, Ages 3 & 4 While Single in His Twenties" Holland Webb | Vault
How many people choose adoption, while single in their twenties? I would imagine, not many. And to have the boys be age 3 and age 4. That is a true baptism into parenting. This isn’t a calling for everyone, but it was a calling for Holland Webb. You will hear how the loss of his own Father at an...
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"Dreams Fulfilled and Disillusionment in Hollywood" Chris Staron | Vault
Have you ever wondered what it would be like, to move to Hollywood to pursue your dream of filmmaking? Chris Staron brings us right into his experience of dreams fulfilled and disillusionment in Hollywood. He will take us backstage into his own personal foray into the Christian Filmmaking…
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“What is in a Name?” Bonus Episode
What is in a name? And what could your name tell others, and how is it part of your story? We will explore these questions and more. This episode is in part an audio letter to our children, Naomi Praise, Hannah Rose, Havilah Joy, JP, Eden Hope, Micah Zion, Jordan David and Elijah Glesener. You…
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"Learning Hospitality" Sue Donaldson
Did you know that fulfilling the great commission in the scriptures can be as simple as learning to practice hospitality in our homes? Sue Donaldson had wanted to be a missionary to the world, from her youth. In her adulthood she realized that the mission field starts right at her own address, at...
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"Living Life to the Fullest" Lois Gaydos
There is nothing like seeing someone in their 80’s still living life to the fullest. There can be a beautiful wisdom, patience, focus and endurance. This sentiment embodies Lois Gaydos and here is her story. She has walked with her Savior for almost 75 years. Her faith through life’s seasons will...
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"At The Altar" Rhonda Hollins
Episode Description: In marriage, two become one, but that is definitely a process. Some would call that process "from me to we." Rhonda Hollins shares her profound “me to we” journey of love. You will hear how a painful dating experience affected her, how a miracle shaped her and how the love…
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"Called Out of Drug Dealing" Paul Ybarra
What if all you knew as a teenager was abandonment, abuse and drug dealing? How would that shape your perspective and choices? Paul Ybarra takes us right into his home and his life as a teenage drug dealer in California in the 80’s. You will hear how his life spiraled out of control, as the…
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“A Strong-Willed Child and Her Loving Father” Cynthia Tobias
A strong-willed child. When was the last time you heard a parent say they have a strong-willed child, and were happy about it? This phrase usually has negative connotations and thoughts that fill our minds. But what if it didn’t? What if upon discovering we had a strong-willed child, we rejoiced,...
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“The Unmasking” Chris Archuleta
Have you ever had the feeling that your life, what people see, and the reality of your heart are so far apart it is like you are wearing a mask. Chris Archuleta was faking his spirituality as a pastor, so much so, that his family didn’t even know. This went on for years, until through a series of...
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"The Power of a Mom" Camille Joy
Can you imagine being a mother of 4 at age 21, and stuck in an abusive relationship with a man you thought was someone different? It is in that very season the Lord reached out and saved Camille Joy. Her story of escape, a fresh start, and an even more difficult season in her life, will lift your...
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"Soul Baring Vulnerability" Nii Akofio-Sowah
It is a rare person who has soul-baring vulnerability, especially as a deacon, in front of the whole congregation, spontaneously, while on a Live Stream. Overcome by the weight of his inner struggles, and contradictions, Nii shares everything… the love and death of his mother, the abuse by a...
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"Seen, Known, Loved and Heard" Amy Watson
Loved in a foster home with 35 other kids. And only having slept in a real bed for the first time at age 10. Can you imagine what life in that home might be like? Or what trauma you would go through, just to get to that point? You will hear her extremely difficult childhood. You will also hear…
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"Living and Loving Out Loud" Raven Hartwell
Have you made a mistake, a really big one, early on in marriage? Did you think your marriage was over? Our society is so prone to cancel for the smallest of transgressions. But not God. God wants to not only completely heal us, but to have our healing be a story that can be lived and shared out...
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"Finding Your Life's Great Message" Bonus Episode
What is the great message and theme of your life? Would finding the answer to this question make a difference? In my last several podcast episodes I asked this question of my guests, and have put together an audio montage of their answers. The answers might inspire you to find the great message…
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"Quadriplegic Paralympian for Team Jesus" Joe Delagrave
Can you imagine at age 19, after a boating accident, waking up from surgery to the doctors telling you that you will never walk again? This is the beginning of Joe Delagrave’s deep transformation. His journey to forgiveness and faith is one you will never forget. He brings us into his happy but...
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"Loved for 100 Years in 20" Ami Shroyer
Loved for 100 years in 20. Not everyone gets to experience a love like this. Ami did. As a traveling teen musician, she met the love of her life. They start their marriage in love and soon after they start their family. While serving the Lord as a family, preparing land for a new ministry, her...
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"Kidnapped and Tortured" Renod Bejjani's Story of Hope
“Can you imagine a child being tortured for being a Christian, in several Islamic ruled nations over many years? And that child growing up at age 13, fighting in a war, for survival, because of being a Christian? Renod’s story is profound, and moving. His traumatic upbringing, led to a hatred of...
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"Raising Lee Ann" (A Tale of Italy, Alzheimer's and Strong Foundations)
Living with Alzheimer’s. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a parent with Alzheimer’s living with you? How about as a young woman? Lee Ann shares her story of faith from a little Italian girl, who never knew her father. She was raised by her single mom who though she only had…
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" Family Honor" (The Story of The Real Jerry Dugan)
Family honor. Does your family name bring you joy? For some it brings shame, and a deep desire to restore that honor. Jerry Dugan shares his story and journey to bring honor to his family name. At 14, in his mind, his family name stood for trouble, heartbreak, bullying, racial microaggressions…
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Falsely Accused Pastor (God's Beloved, Markus Watson)
Can you imagine being falsely accused as a pastor? And then adding to that, false charges filed against you, where the FBI gets involved? Awful charges. Markus Watson walks through what he and his family went through, at their church. But that is not the final chapter. Markus has arisen from that...
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“Purpose in Our Pain" (The Faith Stories of the D.N.A. Podcast Show Live Hosts)
Pain. We all have it to various degrees. And sometimes, in the heat of it, we don’t know the purpose. Purpose Pains. This is the book Deonte Bolden wrote. Deonte, Beloved and Jazzy, hosts of the DNA Podcast share their faith stories, and the discoveries of the purpose for their hardest moments....
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"Lovingly Brought to Her Knees" Tina Smith
You don’t become the founder of “Raising Kids on Your Knees” unless you have discovered the value of prayer. The founder of this impactful ministry, Tina Smith, shares with us her beautiful journey to get there. And every journey worth fighting for has bumps, and choices, and consequences, and…
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"Made Whole" Jamie Bailey (Expedition Marriage)
God can take the broken pieces of our childhood, and not only make us whole, but He can make something beautiful, and living and thriving out of that brokenness. Jamie Bailey and her husband Chris have a marriage counseling ministry, Expedition Marriage, that is helping so many around the world...
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"What Does Being a Child of God Mean to You?" Bonus Episode
When I think of who I am, before I think of being a Mom of 8, a wife, a daughter, a Grammy, a friend, a neighbor, I think first of being a child of God. Being a child of God, has changed me, in all of the good ways. And I am grateful. Over the last episodes of Letters From Home, I have asked each...
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"The Maverick Minister" Cliff Ravenscraft
At a new church, a self-proclaimed ‘nut job’ came up to Cliff and told him that he was going to not only be a full-time minister, but that he would minister to tens of thousands of people. In that moment he was stunned. As his life and mission unfold, you will see how this prophecy is fulfilled…
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"Running From and To His Calling" T.J. McKnight Jr. (Dedicated to the memory of Yvette McKnight and Maurel Domingo)
As a young boy, T.J. knew he was called to preach. His mother, his dreams, and even a grocery store clerk, spoke these words into his ears. And he ran from this calling, like Jonah. For a season. Through the love of a once-in-a-lifetime friendship, and the gentle love of a Mother, God moved in…
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"Finding His Father" Michael McDonald (Bible Project Director of Global Focus and Strategic Relationships)
Sometimes it takes a rough childhood, and the longing of a young boy to find a father figure, to inform his global focus and mindset. Changed by the love of his Father, he grows up to be a world changer, albeit imperfect. Michael McDonald is currently the Bible Project Director of Global Focus…
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Bonus Christmas Episode: "Dare to Hope"
Dare to hope. In 2020, so many of our hopes have been dashed. So much has happened. And yet we know that our God is a God of hope. I have put together this Christmas Episode to lift your spirits, to help us all, to dare to hope. And many of my podcasting friends have prepared thoughts for you…
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"A 21st Century Virtual Visionary" Eric Nevins
How long did it take you to find your calling from God? For Eric, it took him 15 long years. But he arrived. and now, he is living his purpose, as a 21st Century Virtual Visionary. Come along on his journey, from actor to seminary student, to family man, to call center, to podcaster, to speaker…
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"The Real Struggle of Being a Starving Artist" Chris Staron
Have you every wondered what it would be like, moving to L.A. to pursue your dreams of filmmaking? It sounds glamorous. But is it? Chris Staron will take us on his own personal journey to filmmaking and beyond. Christian Filmmaking. His experience is that so few actually talk about what it is…
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"Having Nothing & Having Everything" Glori Winders
Contentment is rare. Have you been through a season of having everything? And how about a season of having nothing? The Market Crash of “08 affected so many families to the core. And life itself can be a rollercoaster, especially when it starts out with every E-ticket in the book. As Glori brings...
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"The Phantasmagorical Chase" Thomas Stewart
Have you ever been struck by a proverbial lightning bolt once in your life? How about multiple times? For many, one bolt would be life changing. For some, it is not enough, to change the course of a life, that is off track. In today’s story, we see the journey of a small town man, who finds a…
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"All Joking Aside" BIG Dave Ebert
Deep down inside, don’t you just wish someone would hear your cry for help? Big Boy Buddy Love was A DJ & Pro Wrestler. Also, a man struggling with severe depression for years. His life takes a giant turn, from a couch to a different stage and a life-changing ministry after he takes his cue from...
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Bonus Episode "2020- The Stories We Will Tell"
September ………. October ………. and beyond. No one could have predicted this year. It has affected so much. Our world. Our countries. Our states. Our cities. Our homes. In a way, the world has stopped. And in a moment, God has gotten the attention of the whole world. We all have shared experience…
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"The Search For Redemption" Holland Webb
Losing a parent at an early age can be traumatic. It can leave a gaping hole, and take years to understand. Holland Webb spent years searching for what was lost, and ultimately as a life mission, has sought to redeem that loss by being that for someone else. Thus began his adoption of two little...
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"Finding Her Fierce Calling" Doris Swift
Pregnant, engaged and deceived, but not alone. Not ideal for your senior year of high school. Doris walks us through her tough years, to the unbelievable path she is now on. She is one fierce Mama, whose love is infectious. Her love and passion to help women has taken her to some dark places,...
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"Love Beyond Borders" Sean McCoy (Pt. 2)
Pt. 2 of Sean’s story. Three things you will want to hear in this conversation: his heart’s desire to truly understand and love everyone, as he sees Jesus did; his bright mind, that is constantly reasoning, asking why, and reminding him of his own humanity; and his boyish humor that lights up a...
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"Forgiveness Beyond Reason" Sean McCoy (Pt. 1)
Fancy cars. Manicured lawns. Elite neighborhoods. Intellect. Science. Is this what life is really about? As life unfolds, Sean finds himself weeping on a porch… empty… searching. In his story, he shares with us his journey to faith… through his mind… and his heart… the childhood that made it…
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"The Road to Authenticity" Micah Horvath (Mountain & Valley Podcast-Pt. 2)
Your story matters. If it has brokenness, and hurt. It matters. If it doesn’t seem like a flashy story, it matters. Everyone has a story. And every life has impact. So many people in the church grow up in a loving Christian home. Praise the Lord, right? At the same time, it is easy to do all of…
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"Beautifully Made" Ryann Gaines (Faith Mamas-Pt. 3)
Beautifully made. We hear that. Many of us know that. But just repeating that doesn’t get us there in our thinking and in our self-talk. Ryann shares with us her story of getting there, to a place where she knows she is soooo loved by her heavenly Father, and uniquely beautiful in His sight. On…
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"Standing Strong in Her Own Shoes" Jernise Young (Faith Mamas-Pt. 2)
Let’s face it. Most of us struggle with worrying about what other people think, and keeping up a good image. Sometimes though, left unchecked, it can lead to a hard path, and hidden choices. Jernise walks us from her happy childhood through her conflicted and transformational thirties…with…
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"No Longer Hiding" Dominique Young (Faith Mamas-Pt. 1)
How many of us can say the worst time in our lives was the best time. Dominique Young can. For her, the joys of motherhood unexpectedly turned into a crucible of pain…and misdiagnosis. Thankfully, her story doesn’t end there. Her season of affliction led her to a beautiful ministry, one which any...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Letters from Home is a faith-building podcast sharing everyday stories of faith from people of all walks of life. Life is hard, and on most days, our faith needs a boost. Letters From Home Podcast will bring a new faith story, every other week, from people who love Jesus, of all ages & demographics. You will hear in these stories, their dreams, their failures, their pain, their struggles, their life changing encounters, and their extraordinary moments. You’ll leave each episode encouraged and inspired to love God and the people around you more deeply.
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