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In this raw testimony, Ronnie opens up about his heartbreaking fifth-place finish, the depression that followed, and the life-changing moment he discovered God's unconditional love through Scripture. After years of wrestling with pride and competitiveness, he returned to Tokyo for the World Championships, winning gold in the 4x100 relay—but emphasizes that his spiritual transformation far outweighs any medal.
If you've ever felt abandoned in your lows or questioned your purpose, Ronnie's story is a reminder that God never leaves us and is perfecting us through every trial. "I'm Ronnie Baker, and this is my story."
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I think this is a very powerful episode because we hear a simple journey to God from someone who made this decision when he was only 15 years old. He committed his life to growing in his faith. He got married young and quickly became a leader after graduating from Bible College.
You might be asking, "what's so powerful about that?" Where is the "miracle"? What huge obstacle did Tommy have to overcome?
And years ago, I would likely be thinking... "meh," after hearing a simple journey without drama or heavy pain points.
The problem with this view, is that it is a warped view of the story.
For much of my life, I felt more drawn to the crazy story. I remember reading the book "Martyrs For Christ," a book full of Christians who died on the mission field, advancing the Gospel. I believe our American Churches are even part of the problem because we seek out the more unbelievable stories to tell. Perhaps it's because we want the "wow factor." Don't get me wrong, the story is always about God, and so yes, even the wild and crazy turn around stories should be proclaimed. They are great testimonies to the power of God to bring hope to even the most hopeless situation. But not at the expense of celebrating stories like Tommy Sewall's.
I hope wherever you are listening or watching this episode that you will take a few moments to reflect on your journey to God. Maybe even write down a few key moments. I think you'll be surprised what you discover from a simple exercise like this.
Remember, God's story is alive inside of you. There is a LOT of potential for your story to impact your own life and lives around you. Dive into it!
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I hope you enjoy this 25 minute conversation and that you'll find his story helpful for your journey.
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Every person has a story related to their health. In the 1st Century Church, Christ followers pooled together to take care of the needs of their community.
But is this concept possible today?
Unfortunately the church as an institution is not meeting health care needs for believers in the same way. I suppose denominational differences, budget concerns and low tithing among other factors left this void.
So, is there a para-Church organization that runs on the same Biblical model we read about in the book of Acts or are we stuck with high premiums and less than ideal customer care?
We have good news! CHM is the worlds largest Biblically based, low cost sharing model and has amazing customer care services!
I created this 15 minute episode with Ronnie Hopkins II, who works for Cristian Healthcare Ministries. Can't wait for you to learn more about this amazing organization, how they operate and what it's like to work there.
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As a kid, I remember praying, "God if you get my parents to buy me these new pair of shoes, I'll be nicer to my sister." Or, God if you help me pass this test in Algebra, I'll read my Bible everyday. Something along those lines.
I also remember a time, late in the evening, when I was a youth pastor in college. Driving one of the guy students to his house. He was newer to the group and didn't believe in God. As we drove, we discussed the existence of God.
At one point, this young man added.... "Oh, ye,h if God makes a bird fly in front of your car right now, then I'll believe in Him!"
AAANNDD, of course you know what happened next. Not even a split second after he utters this statement, a huge bird actually flew right in front of the windshield of my jeep, almost crashing into us.
I'd like to say because of the bird incident that this young man professed faith right then, but like most of us, he did not hold up his end of the deal.
In this episode however, Ronnie Hopkins shares a deal that he tried to make with God. "If you keep me from going to prison, I'll trust you." Wait until you hear the outcome!!!
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"God asked me to forgive the man who did those things to me when I was a girl, so I could become the woman He wanted me to be." - Sharon Parker
No matter how far you may feel from God, you are only one step of faith from Him. Don't let your painful past or current struggle keep you from taking that first step towards finding your healing and purpose. God can change anyone. He is faithful. He is good. And He is love. And He will sometimes use the most unexpected person to work through. In my case, he used a "CRAZY WHITE BOY"
Sharon is one example of someone who truly felt like God couldn't love her. She was raped by a family member at 9 years old and spent 30+ years carrying that pain with her. She medicated with drugs and found a "fake" love from future men who wanted only one thing from her. As an adult, it was extremely difficult to have any faith that God was good and that He would be her healer.
In this episode, we a blessed to hear her journey from a place of suicide to her becoming a strong and beautiful woman of faith. God healed her of it all. Don't miss this episode because it is important for all of us to be in touch with the reality which Sharon had to live through. It will open your eyes to other people around you that you work with or otherwise to be a person of love and encouragement to. Because you never know how God will put in your path who needs your touch.
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Best of all! this is not just another story of someone else finding healing! www.thisismystory.org is a place where you can begin a path forward towards your own healing. If you or someone you know is feeling stuck in their past trauma, please forward this onto them.
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I invite you to pause your life for 30 minutes and listen to Benjah's story. It will give you a glimpse into the lingering effects the Pandemic is having on peoples' mental health. But, it will also bring hope and shine a light on the path out of depression and anxiety through the power of God.
This is a great interview to share or post on your social media because Benjah's vulnerability can allow space for more people to reach out and find healing. His courage to open up can encourage others to do the same.
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Jim has been retired from snowboarding since around 2010 and works as a Chaplin for a prison in Nevada. He and his wife have two children and are a blessing to many people they know. I am excited to introduce him to you and have him on the podcast.
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Olympic Athlete, Andy Finch very humbly shares his experience as one of the best Pro Snowboarders in the world and how God rescued him from a path of destruction.
Andy sheds light on a very real challenge facing many adults, both young and older and that challenge is whether we think our story is good? For just a second, pause and think, "Is your Story good?"
Okay, now that you've stopped reflecting on your story, take a listen or see (on YouTube) how Andy's journey led him through this question. He went from doubting his story was very good, to being confident in it. Few people actually have an over night transformation of their lives. As you'll discover from Andy's story, we are all in a process. To the degree we engage ourselves on our journey with God is ultimately the degree which we grow in our confidence of all the great and wonderful things God has done in our lives. This process is what transforms us into what we all long for.
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Whether you like baseball or could careless, this conversation with Darryl Strawberry is a MUST watch/listen because in the most humble way, Darryl opens up about his painful past, successful career and the biggest transformation in his life. He is truly a fresh breath of genuine LIFE, JOY and LAUGHTER.
Darryl and I became friends a few years ago after meeting randomly at the baggage claim of the Orlando International Airport. Let me back up...Weeks prior to this random meeting, Darryl would come to my mind several times, with a feeling that we were suppose to meet, become friends and do something in ministry together. SO, I prayed, something simple...Lord make it happen in your own way and timing. Weeks later, as I stood at the baggage claim, Darryl was there a foot away waiting for his luggage too. I tapped him on his shoulder, we struck up a conversation and the rest is history. Now I welcome you to join our conversation and I'm honored to do so. Thank you for tuning in.
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BUT.... without question to me the secrete sauce of Shaun Murray's success and fame is Jesus. I don't mean this superficially. I mean it in every practical since. Shaun uses his platform to show others they are important. His fans are treated like friends and he prioritized time with kids making them feel valued. He understands and will even tell you, God is the one keeping him relevant and in the spot light because he's reflecting his success back on his creator. As you'll hear in this episode from Shaun, "it is after all, not my story, but God's that matters most."
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In This Episode
Joesph and Job, two men in the Bible who lost everything and suffered to the extent most of us would have given up, but both of them proclaimed "What Satan has intended for evil, God will use for good." This sums up Mark Wright's podcast and his story. His parents got divorced when he was only 5. Although his mother remarried and he had a good step father, the hole in his life for his God given birth father was a wound he carried.
The evil plot Satan likes to have on all of us and tried to have on Mark's story failed once Mark gave his life to Jesus and grew in his understanding of the Heavenly Father. God would later use Mark's story to start a ministry called Idols Aside to minister to and love all fatherless youth, single mothers and grandmothers.
Our conversation is around the Tornado in Kentucky where Mark and his family live. Mark's faithfully serving and could really use your prayers, support and love. Beyond awareness of their work and ministry, my hope for all of us is to see how God can take the brokenness of our past and story and turn it into something GOOD if we'll allow him to.
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Pro skateboarder, Brian came to America from Liverpool which he describes life there as a kid as Godless, New Agey, and how he never even knew a person who was a Christian. But deep down in he questioned if there was a God.
Skateboarding is what brought Brian over to America where eventually he would join with Tony Hawk the legendary Skateboarder and his company, turning pro himself as a young teenager. As life in America is turned up, skating professionally and living a rockstar life, Brian gets married young and a few months into this new life and relationship it all comes crashing down.
He's divorced, angry, depressed and left questioning the very reason for his own existence. Brian sums this point of his life up by saying, "Life was so frustrating and not going good, that I literally told God, I'm going to disprove you're NOTreal and when I do, I'll know that I'm nothing more than an evolved ape and I can go and take my life and end it all."
As he began to read the Bible on this suicidal theology mission, God showed up in Brian's life and proved to Brian and in fact I'm real and I love you and I care for you. You matter! This was the beginning of God's work in Brian's life and this episode dives into God's story in Brian.
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We've created an amazing award winning film on his life actually called MIRACLE MATT and now we're releasing a Story-Driven Curriculum based on the film called SCARRED FOR GOOD! You do NOT want to miss out on this resource. Whether you're an individual or a group, this film and series will help you deepen your understanding of your own personal story. You matter, and your story is needed! Trust us, and get started discovering what we already know and believe is in you!
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Although Gary was a Christian since a young age, he faced a battle with depression that caught him by surprise in recent years. Listen in to discover how God carried him through one of the darkest nights of his life.
Battling with depression and insecurities was very new to Gary. It came soon after he had broken his neck from a tragic fall on his head. Dealing with physical pain, lack of mobility and Bells Palsey in his face created a culmination of feelings that took a tole on Gary's mental health and his emotional health. But his story didn't end with him being defeated by the enemy, but rather God's word and Gary's determined faith brought him out of his recovery stronger spiritually and with a renewed tenderness for people who've gone through depression or struggled with insecurities.
Gary prayed for a miracle every day for months, yet he didn't receive it, at least not the one he was praying for. Instead, Gary's neck was repaired via surgery, screws and physical therapy, but through his recovery and brokenness physically, God revealed a deeper healing that Gary needed and received which was having grace and a better understanding of what people go through who are struggling with addictions, depression or other emotional pain.
Gary also shares a story of how his wife, Janie was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She was given 6 months to live, but this time as Gary & Janie and family prayed, God did bring a miracle. Janie was fully healed of cancer and is praising God 11 years later.
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Bobby Joiner shares his story of how his faith came early at the age of 12, but something happened shortly after that played a role in his decision to choose a different path, walking away from God. He pursued his own pleasures, and in his words, "I made a lot of stupid decisions." 15 years later after being hurt, offended and frustrated about his story, God would use his wife, Debbie to get him studying the Bible which not only restored his faith, but changed his life course altogether.
His biggest discovery was the God he walked away from was not the God of the Bible. In fact, God was opposite of what Bobby thought. "I went on a diligent pursuit of reading the Bible which truly brought me into a personal fellowship again with God."
Bobby went on to serve God 30 plus years in prison ministry and serving as Winter Jam Tour pastor to some of the greatest Christian Music bands in the world. His vulnerability and passion for God is a safe and trusting place for many Christian Music stars to confide in and remain steadfast in their faith. To this we can all thank God for people like Bobby who are unashamed of their past failures in light of what God can do when we open up and accept people where they are.
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You will hear the behind the scenes with one of the best in music yet one of the most humble people you could ever meet. Matt Butler has played with some of the greatest in Country Music and Christian Music, but you would never know it. This guy doesn't even have an instagram. You'll have to find more about him through his joint social media which his lovely wife, Ashlee Butler posts for them. @butlermattandashlee.
Currently, Matt is the newest member of the Maren Morris band, playing keyboards/B3 & Cello. He has toured the country and even parts of the world on his new adventure in country music, but if you're a Christian you likely remember him from 10+ years as lead singer of the band, NewSong. He toured a band director for the country's largest Christian tour called Winter Jam. Perhaps you'e heard of it?
God has not only gifted Matt musically, but as you will hear, given him a calling to be a light in mainstream music. As he put it, "I wake up everyday and say Lord, how can I serve these people today?" It is rare to find someone like Matt who shares the stage with the rich and famous yet walks humbly before the Lord and others.
As you listen into this episode, ask yourself a few questions to see if you're on track with what God wants to do in your life?
1. Are you following God's call in your life?
2. Are you aware of the people God has put in your life to save you or grow you spiritually?
3. What take aways can you draw personally from this interview.
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Tags: Fear, Lies, Depression, Self Hate, Counseling Christianity, Religion, Faith, God, Jesus, Hope, Emotions, Is God real? How to be saved? Country Music, Tenille Arts, Sheryl Crow
We can all be reminded that our stories when reflecting God's grace and love are the the single most important component who we are.
IN THIS EPISODE Ashlee Butler will win you over with her contagious spirit and humble heart and you will see why we care so deeply about every story. The temptation to dismiss our story because we feel like no one would want to hear it, is a very real temptation for anyone to believe. Do you think this about your story?
Ashlee grew up watching her dad have a powerful impact on peoples' lives and believes God uses her husband to do the same on a global stage with music, however before agreeing to come on this episode, she wandered who would care about her story. Well, we hope you will rally with us and show Ashlee a lot of love and support for being willing to share her story.
"I wish I could be a fly on the wall in that person's life?"
In many ways Ashlee is that fly on the wall in supporting her husband who is on the main stage touring with Grammy Award artist, Maren Morris and has previously been on tours, records and stages with many of the top Country and Christian Music stars. It's easy for someone to think she's crazy for not believing in her story. However, when the music fades and the lights go out, normal life kicks in for us all and we need to hear how God works in Ashlee's story so we can learn and grow in our personal stories.
She took a leap of faith in her 20's, overcoming a huge fear of what other people would think if she opened up about what was really going on. This begins her journey with God and how He lifted what felt like the weight of the world on her shoulders. Year's later, now married and a mother a two, Ashley is a reflection of God's promise to us all, that in this world we will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome this world.
As you listen or watch this episode we hope you find encouragement for your journey. Ashlee has lived through severe anxiety over social acceptance. She's learned to trust in God while he hero of faith, her mom was diagnosed with cancer. She has most recently been on a new journey in her marriage where Matt was no longer touring due to COVID-19. Ashlee was forced far outside her comfort zone to full-time employment. All of these life altering chapters in her story create deep seeded emotions, scars and struggles but nothing seems to keep her down for long thanks to her faith in Christ. She has a beautiful heart and a powerful story.
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Performance based faith // Family Stress // Being Real and Humble // Taking Off the Mask // Discovering God's Love // How To Endure Hardships // God's Goodness // YWAM & Tricking His Daughter
Nate Miller, President of In His Wakes shares his personal story of how he lived in fear of going to Hell at a young age, but later in life discovered God's love was unconditional and it changed his life!
Nate also shares about how God truly showed up in his life in his adult years to grow his faith even more. #yourstorymattersmorethanyouknow
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BUT CHECK IT OUT: This podcast is NOT about these things. These are temporary accomplishments. If we're not careful, we'll miss knowing Emily, the REAL, life after X, Emily. This stuff...It all fades away, right! And yeh, it is all gone! The fame has faded. The money stopped coming in... The sponsors left.
BUT, GOOD NEWS IS HERE: This show is about something far more lasting...KNOWING GOD, and his promises and finding your purpose in life.
In this episode of the This Is My Story Podcast, Emily will be joining me as we share the CRAZY LOVE STORY of how we met, and YES, how I first saw Emily in a magazine and said I was going to marry her. Stick around to the end of this episode because the fairytale beginning was all but a blip in our memory as we walked through the most painful part of our journey together.
Have you ever wanted something so bad but it just never happened? Perhaps it's getting married? Not landing that higher paying job? Not getting the scholarship to School?
Is there a painful part of your story that no matter what you can't see to make sense of or find answers for?
Do you ever feel like everyone else you seems to be getting ahead or has it all together?
Well if you can relate to any of the questions above, just know that you are not alone. Everyone struggles with situations that take us on a painful journey asking God, "WHERE ARE YOU GOD?"
For Emily and I is was our desire to have children. We wanted nothing more but to have children, only to find out we had zero percent chance of it ever happening.
I want you to remember, that God doesn't cause the pain or the suffering, but if we allow him he can walk through it with us and see us to the other side. Eventually, after years of sorrow, sadness and shedding of many tears, God first provided us with our daughter Hope and a couple year later we adopted our son.
Although it was unbearable pain at times...God was at work and He's at work in your life to, if you'll look for Him.
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Episode 2 of This Is My Story Podcast & YouTube show.
How I viewed myself, the people in the church and God himself. I felt very alone at times and struggled to believe I was good enough. Of course, to everyone around me, I put on a good front and carried on playing sports, relating to others as normal as possible, but on the inside I was battling a lot of fears. This episode, I share a portion of my story, the early stages of my faith in Jesus. I hope you enjoy. In my story, you will hear how God played a huge role in my finding freedom, forgiveness and a path forward. Please comment down below if you relate to anything I shared. As always, thanks for watching and remember...YOUR STORY MATTERS more than you know!
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Life has unexpected turns. At one point or another we experience loss and pain. We even might lose hope or find ourselves in a dark place. Matt's Story is a true inspiration for the weak and weary hearted. It's a story of great hope.
Music by Michael Gungor - "Beautiful Things"
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Music credits:
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"A Matter of Time" by Kyle Cox
"Flammable Heart" by Kyle Cox
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Original music by BenJah.


