Journey to Freedom

Journey to Freedom

What does one do when faced with the worst kind of choices?  Alvaro Rivas literally found himself with a gun to his head, when the Nicaraguan government claimed he was a spy because of his work with American ministries.  He knew that he risked imprisonment or death if...
When a “Nobody” Says YES!

When a “Nobody” Says YES!

Self-described “nobody,” Barbara Demorest, describes how a personal encounter with cancer inspired her to find a solution for a common problem facing breast cancer victims.  She said “Yes,” when many others may have taken a pass.  We talk about...
Justice in the Hands of the Ordinary

Justice in the Hands of the Ordinary

David Zach is the lead singer and songwriter of Remedy Drive, a rock band.  He also is an undercover operative for an anti-sex trafficking organization, the Exodus Road.  David talks about how this association came to be, how his past prepared him for this work, and...
A Dance With Cancer

A Dance With Cancer

Following a devastating breast cancer diagnosis, Lindsay McDonnell did all of the right things, including challenging accepted traditional medical protocols and procedures.  Yet, it returned not once, but three times.  Today, Lindsay lives with a body full of cancer...
Book Review: The Last Arrow

Book Review: The Last Arrow

Erwin Raphael McManus offers a thought-provoking, motivating treatise in The Last Arrow, published in 2017.  In this episode, Beth discusses some of McManus’ themes, such as what is represented by arrows, why we tend to hold back from pursuing our most important...
When Life Throws a Curveball

When Life Throws a Curveball

Dennis Mellen knew from the age of ten that he wanted to be a pilot, and set the entire trajectory of his life toward that goal.  At fifty-six, he had enjoyed his dream career for more than 30 years when tragedy struck, and his well-planned life was...