Christianity

Restory Show

Hear ordinary people who face extraordinary circumstances, yet still grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus. Surprising, encouraging, and unsettling (in a good way), the Restory Show helps listeners find Jesus in the midst of their own stories.

Latest Episodes:

Restory Show Resurrect: Jules Woodson Nov 12, 2018

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Although I’ve stopped production of the Restory Show, from time to time I will bring you interviews as God brings amazing people and their stories my way. Today’s bonus episode features one of those exceptional people and stories–sexual abuse victim advocate Jules Woodson. This episode does contain triggers. It is not graphic but does involve […]

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Restory: The Final Episode Jul 02, 2018

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Today is the final episode of the Restory Show. Cue sadness! For many reasons, I felt like this season of interview podcasting has come to an end for me, particularly since the great majority of the stories were ones I personally vetted, and I felt like I could no longer do that. I have received […]

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Jordan Fontenot Jun 25, 2018

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Jordan Fontenot is a friend and the son of one of my closest friends who died a few years ago. I wrote about Twilla here. Today Jordan talks about his own spiritual journey, how his mom’s diagnosis intersected that, and how he ultimately made peace with God through it all. It’s a good conversation, and one […]

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Crystal Stine Jun 18, 2018

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Crystal Stine is an amazing person with a vivacious personality and a heartfelt relationship with Jesus. She is honest, dedicated, and infectious (in a good way). She recently released a book: Holy Hustle: Embracing a Work-Hard, Rest-Well Life. Today we talk about work, comparison, contentment, and finding joy in the work God brings before you. […]

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Kim Case Jun 11, 2018

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Kim Case is an incredible person I had the privilege of meeting in Missouri in the Spring. She endured one of the most horrific assaults as a young woman, and has spent her life speaking on behalf of victims. Please do yourself a favor and check out her website. Watch more here: [Tweet “Hear @kimrcase’s […]

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Marilyn Weisenburg Jun 04, 2018

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Marilyn Weisenburg is a mom, a youth worker, and an artist who has an incredibly difficult story to tell about grief. It’s detailed more in her well-written memoir: [Tweet “Hear a mom’s story of walking through the loss of her son in Iraq.”] As in all my episodes, I pray for you at the end. […]

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Kimberly Dewberry May 28, 2018

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Kimberly Dewberry is a blogger who writes about the importance of recovery. She shares an amazing story of connecting (again) with her father, which is the subject of her latest book: [Tweet “Hear @Dewberry_author share an incredible story of re-connection with a long lost father.”] As in all my episodes, I pray for you at […]

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Jodie Niznik May 21, 2018

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Jodie Niznik is an executive pastor at Irving Bible Church. She and I have been friends since I spoke at their women’s retreat a few years ago. We try to meet about twice a year over Mexican food to discuss our ministries, dreams, and theology. She’s smart, encouraging, and she’s walked an interesting journey as […]

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Brandon Vestal May 14, 2018

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Brandon Vestal is a dear friend of ours. He accompanied Patrick and me (with his wife Vonda, who was also on the Restory show and spoke at the Restory Conference) to Montreal on a mission trip. He’s been a youth pastor, and now he’s a coach and teacher. He is the married father of three, […]

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Laura Husband May 07, 2018

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Laura Husband is a vocalist and speaker who lives in the Houston area. Fifteen years ago, she lost her father, Colonel Rick Husband, when the space shuttle Columbia crashed sixteen minutes prior to its intended landing. Laura takes us back to that moment with poignancy and grit. She honestly shares her struggles, but she has […]

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