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Road Noise — 142 episodes

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From Doctrinal Differences to Unity: Faith, Invitations, and Difficult Decisions

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Flying Shovels and Heavenly Hope: Stories Only a Traveling Minister Could Tell

3

Ministry in the Big City: Reaching Kids Right Here at Home

4

A Hopping Good Time: Strawberry Fields, and Unplanned Crunchy Surprises

5

Maple Syrup, Motorcycles, and Midnight Mishaps

6

Hip Hop Hiccups: When Magic Tricks Go Off Script

7

Hawaiian Adventures and Earthly Treasures

8

Kingpins, Kindness, and Kingdom Work: Fred Bell’s Impact on the Road

9

Punches and Punchlines: Behind the Scenes at a Not-So-Ordinary VBS

10

No Brakes, No Windshield, No Problem

11

The $4.99 Buffet, an Unexpected Interview, and the Importance of Generosity

12

Bumper Stickers and Bus Rides: Giving God Our Best on the Road

13

Bus, Blooms, and Big Decisions: Trusting God in Tight Spots

14

When Singing Off-Key Turns Into the Most Meaningful Praise

15

The Park Ranger, A Magic Rabbit, and Ministry on the Road

16

When Tempers Flare and Keys Fly: Finding God’s Escape Routes

17

Arizona Showers and Baptistry Baths

18

Sleeping in the Puppet Stage: Lessons from a Cold Night on the Road

19

Lost on the Road: Navigating Life’s Detours With Faith and Unexpected Guides

20

Locked Doors, Open Hearts: A Detroit Story of Faith and Keys

21

Innovating for the Gospel: Ministry Breakthroughs with Early Computer and Slide Projection Technology

22

Behind the Newsletter: Ministry Adventures, Wax Tools, and Some Godly Wisdom

23

Sharing God’s Love at the Orphanage: Bringing Hope to Children in Need

24

An Unexpected Letter: Bringing Hope to Those in Need

25

Dead Skunks and Divine Lessons

26

Supporting Pastors: Why Encouraging Your Ministry Leader Matters

27

When the Throttle Fails: Trusting God's Plan on the Highway

28

Faith and Rabbits: Unexpected Lessons from a Road Trip to Anchorage

29

Heavenly Hamburgers: Trusting God Through Uncertainty

30

Guitars in Churches: Navigating Differences and Preserving Unity in Ministry

31

Nowhere To Go: Finding God's Guidance in Tight Situations

32

Bouncing Off Fences: An Unexpected Lesson with a Persistent Deer

33

Learning to Pray Without Ceasing: Insights from Fifty Years on the Road

34

God of the Impossible: Faith, Provision, and Miracles on the Road

35

Kids, Creativity, and the Power of Small Offerings

36

The Heartbreaking Impact of Exclusion on a Young Boy's Faith Journey

37

Ice-Covered Challenges: Detroit's New Year Watch Night Service

38

From Canceled Flights to Conference Chaos: Sheldon's California Adventure

39

From Flint to Riverside: Teaching, Traveling, and Sleeping in Vans

40

Leaving Our Mark: The Church Parking Lot Incident

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Breaking Down and Building Up: Bus Repairs and God's Provision

42

Breakdowns and Blessings: Trusting God in Uncertain Times

43

Episode 100 Special: Sheldon and Victoria Share Their Journey to Christ and Ministry

44

Preserving Faith and Flavor: Spiritual Insights from Life on the Road

45

Life on the Farm: A Tale of Goats and God’s Humor

46

Enduring the Heat: Faith, Patience, and Melting Crayons

47

Churches Unite: Creative Solutions to Help Those Truly in Need

48

Magic, Ministry, and a Barn: Sharing the Gospel in a Hayloft

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Dirt, Bread, and Blessings

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The Misunderstood Factory Tour: When Teens and Parents Miscommunicate

51

Faith on the Ferry: A Journey Across the Mighty Mississippi

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From Pews to Puppets: Prioritizing Kids in Church

53

Stuck in an Alley Without Reverse in Cedar Rapids

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A Stranger in the Bus: Balancing Compassion and Boundaries in Ministry

55

Pig food for dinner anyone?

56

Drink Up: Church Potlucks and Ministry Reflections

57

Can You Feel the Heat: Lessons from a Sizzling Summer

58

The Cat and the Pie: A Lesson in Unexpected Fellowship

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Angels Among Us: Miraculous Moments in Ministry on the Highway

60

Basketball and Ministry: Going Beyond Church Walls to Reach the Lost

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Time to Bend a Little: Balancing Conflicting Plans in Ministry

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Surprise Y'all: The Unforgettable Backwards Puppet Show

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Corner on the Market: The Story of Three Churches Sharing One Parking Lot

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Love Over Labels: Seeing God Work Across Denominations

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Dancing with Jesus: Embracing the Joy in Worship

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Showering in Blessings: From Garden Hoses to God's Unending Faithfulness

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Sandwiches and Surprises: From Mustard Cookies to $100 Bills

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A Mustard-Cookie Sandwich Surprise and Other Ministry Memories

69

Behind the Scenes with Sandwich Sally

70

Laughter in Heaven: Reflecting on George Younce and the Impact of a Joyful Song

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Presenting the Gospel: Clarity and Creativity in Ministry

72

Spring Breaks and Stolen Treasures: Enduring Lessons on God's Provision

73

Miracles on the Move: A Ministry's Road to a New Beginning in Nashville

74

Divine Deadline: The Race to Fundraise a $10,000 Blessing

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Double Blessings: Twins and a New Ministry HQ

76

Surprises on the Road: Miraculous Healing and Provision

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High Waters, Higher Hopes - Navigating Ministry Expansion

78

Scheduling Years in Advance; Time To Add Another Team

79

Divine Detours: Explosions, Puppetry, and Providence on the Road

80

Homeward Bound To A Full House

81

Danger, Cops, and Guardian Angels

82

Alaskan Adventures: Hot Springs, Highway Frogs, and Unexpected Blessings

83

The Alaska Adventure Continues: A Crab, King Salmon, and God's Faithfulness on the Road

84

Tales from Resurrection Bible Camp: Puppet Shows, Blueberry Picking, and a Bus Escapade

85

Alaska, Relationships, and God's Family on the Road

86

Bus Conversions and Alaskan Mishaps

87

Bus Trader Bargain: Preparing for Summer Mission Trips

88

Road Noise: Incorporating and Finding a Bus for Full-Time Ministry in Season 5

89

Bringing Life to Characters: Bob Nevius' Journey in Ministry, Humor, and Faithful Service

90

Saying No to Good for the Best: Lessons on Discerning God's Calling

91

Navigating Roadblocks in Ministry

92

Ministry, Multimedia, and Memories: Stories of Innovation and Inspiration

93

Loose Ends in Alaska: Canoes, Puppet Stages, and a Surprise Blessing

94

On Call for God: Balancing Hospital Work and Sharing the Gospel on the Road

95

Unveiling the Perfect Puppet Stage: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

96

Tunneling Through the Blizzard

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Behind the Fur: How a Bear was Born

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Puppet Stages and Projectors: The Evolution of Ministry Tools on the Road

99

The Heat of the Forge: Balancing High-Paying Misery with Passion for a Puppet Ministry

100

From the Wooden Tent to the Duplex: Appreciating the Simple Blessings

101

Designing the Perfect Puppet Stage: From Sketches to a Scale Model on a Cereal Box

102

The Other Half of the Story: A Conversation with Victoria

103

Bouncing back: Overcoming Car Troubles and Embracing New Opportunities

104

Lessons in Construction, Fly Tying, and Faith

105

Van Troubles, Hot Springs, and A Journey of Faith on the Alaska Highway

106

Embarking on the Alaska Highway, the first week of January with $50 cash

107

Microwave Memories: Reflections on Sears, Home Improvements, and God's Faithfulness

108

Rediscovering Faith in Unfamiliar Spaces: The Church Beyond Denominational Labels

109

Bear Hunts, Blueberries, Big Game, and Babies

110

From Paper Logs to Porta Potties: Necessity Breeds Creative Solutions

111

Breaking Boundaries: A Puppet Show for New Audiences and Unexpected Reactions

112

A Wooden Tent and Financial Pinch: Trusting God and His call to ministry

113

A Baby on the Way and a Heartbreaking Theft

114

From Freezing Nights to Warm Hearts: God's Provision in Unexpected Ways

115

Building a Home, Ministry, and Family in Alaska

116

A Newborn, a House to Build and a Mountain of Stress

117

Eagles, Chickens, and Lynx: An Unforgettable Expedition

118

Faith, Friendship, and Log Houses

119

Blessed by the Birds: A Story of Friendship, Faith, and God's Chicken-Sent Provision

120

A Young Teacher's Journey Through Alaskan Trials and Triumphs

121

Faithful Steps in the Land of the Midnight Sun

122

Embracing God's Plan in Uncertainty

123

Finding God's Protection on the Alaskan Highway

124

Getting it together for another trip up the Alaska Highway

125

God's Unwavering Provision on a 15,000 Mile Journey

126

Rapid City, tornadoes, and a journey north

127

Ministering with a camp in Alaska, surrounded by God's beauty

128

Life-long friends and the power of hospitality

129

Expanding ministry through an encounter at the Alaska State Fair

130

Independence, conflict, and God's patience

131

God's creative provision in unexpected ways

132

S1 E11: Building a puppet stage and testing the waters

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S1 E10: The start of an innovative and creative ministry

134

S1 E9: College, camp, and puppets

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S1 E8: Back to college, a first date, and the start of something new

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S1 E7: Tragedy strikes and life changes forever

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S1 E6: Finding a church in Anchorage and a detour to Japan

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S1 E5: From Texas to Alaska with a mission-mindset in the Air Force

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S1 E4: Nashville bound, with a detour to Michigan and a one-way ticket to Texas

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S1 E3: First house on wheels and a four-legged best friend

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S1 E2: Back to South Dakota and homeless

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S1 E1: Discovering a path to ministry