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Kim shares her inspiring story of how she made it into the news industry! What a heartwarming story!
What does a focus on heaven do for our lives? Well, it puts a lot into perspective, namely, how we should deal with and use joy. Listen in as Stephen Posey talks through the pervasiveness of joy itself.
How do we prevent amazing kids with so much potential from falling off the deep end? The answer is mentorship and guidance from an early age. Tune in as Ryan explains what drove him to start investing in the lives of our youth!
As believers, sometimes it's hard to realize that the prayers we've prayed in the past have come to fruition in the present: prayer amnesia, as Bendi calls it! Tune in as Bendi reminds us to look for God in the details of our everyday lives and to be mindful of the ways God continues to work even if we've stopped praying.
So often our top business professionals push their personal lives to the back burner. Tonya encourages us to do otherwise by taking control of our lives!
Monty Rieck is a tried and true cowboy–and a follower of Jesus to boot! He is a 4th generation plumbing contractor, former building inspector, and construction superintendent turned author and evangelist! Life has never had a dull moment for Monty, in fact, quite the opposite! Monty’s been through many ups and downs, but has finally found his steady rock and peace in the love of Jesus Christ–and he’s not afraid to share it! Watch the full interview to hear more of Monty’s testimony and click the link here to find his book, I Am Eli.
Terence Lester reminds us of the importance of being connected to community because belonging is an essential part of the human experience, yet when it is ignored it leads to deep and unsettling loneliness. Watch the full interview to hear his story and visit his website to see some of his work!
Stephen Posey is the lead teaching and vision pastor at Reality Santa Barbara and an experienced voiceover artist as well. Here he distinguishes the difference between forgiveness and true restoration of relationship, taking the pressure of “forgive and forget” off the table and instead framing the conversation with forgiveness as the first step in the journey toward real reconciliation.
Laura and Russell Libby are the proud owners of Four Paws Ranch. They speak on the need for individuals to hear the voice of God and start living according to it! Current cultural context dictates that everyone rush about and attend to responsibilities, but Laura and Russell believe that being still and opening oneself up to the voice of God is always the best policy!
Ian Bentley is the co-founder and CEO of Parker Clay, a local Santa Barbara based company that was founded to provide women in Ethiopia with steady jobs so they could provide for themselves and their families. Ian and his wife have made these women who work for them part of their own family! Watch the full interview to hear the many stories of heart-warming compassion and service!
Terrence Lester is a writer, a storyteller, a scholar, and the founder and executive director of an organization called Love Beyond Walls. He has written many books and is a widely sought after speaker. Here he reminds us of the importance of being connected to community because belonging is an essential part of the human experience! Watch the full interview to learn more!
Stacy DeWitt is the executive director of James Storehouse, an organization dedicated to equipping families with the practical materials needed to foster and adopt. Here she shares that it is actually through experiencing those hardships herself that she is able to pass on that knowledge and experience to others who are currently in the hard places. Watch the full interview to hear her story!
Barbara Jordan is the founder of Always Bev, an organization dedicated to spreading awareness and equipping women and men to be prepared to defend their physical safety in any instance. Here she stresses the importance of always having a plan, always being prepared to respond effectively and safely in any situation. Watch the full interview to hear the story behind why Barb started Always Bev.
Chuck and Sally Cook are the founders of Hope Refuge in Santa Barbara, CA, a nonprofit that offers transitional housing and therapy to girls who’ve been sex trafficked to help them transition “from slavery to freedom.” Watch the full interview to learn more!
Gregg Hart is a local of Santa Barbara and recently served as a chairperson on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. Community has always been hugely important to Gregg; here he discusses the ways he has seen the Santa Barbara Community rally to support each other, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19. Watch the full interview to hear more from Gregg and his experience!
Fatima Oliver is the author of the book, “The Prescription is in the Dirt,” and here she shares with us the meaning behind the title. The ‘Dirt’ refers to the hard things in life, the topics we deem unspeakable, the pain that permeates the deepest. Watch the full interview to hear Fatima bring some of those things into the light as she shares the inspiration behind her book!
Curt Pickering has always loved sports and was actually an NBA scout for many years. Here he shares with us the process that went into recommending players for the teams; he was always looking for skill, but beyond that he was searching for the grittiness, determination, mental strength, and consistency that really make the individual stand out. Watch the full interview to hear more!
Jade Molina had some wild younger years, and in this clip he shares a glimpse of how it was only the voice of the Lord to his wife that kept his marriage together during that time. 26 years and four grown children later, it is their mutual commitment to the Lord first that still is the glue holding their marriage together. Watch the full interview to hear more stories and encouragements from Jade!
Kerstin Lynam shares with us the mission of her organization, The Pablove Foundation, which is dedicated to giving children battling pediatric cancer a creative voice and outlet through their photography program! Watch the full interview to hear more of the mission and heart of The Pablove Foundation!
Sometimes intentional moments of quiet and true listening can be more powerful than anything you could verbally say with your voice. Listen to Kaylie Reynold's compelling story about how she discovered her passion for uplifting and empowering others' voices by clicking the link in our bio!
Frank Sontag's journey from New Age religion to becoming a Christian leader and founder of KMG Ministries is a compelling story to say the least. Head over to the Good Life Full Episodes tab to watch the whole interview--you won't want to miss this!
Tami Barnett is a National Association of Counsel for Children Certified Child Welfare Law Specialist as well as the co-founder of a non-profit called “RaisingHOPE” dedicated to serving and caring for children in the foster care system. Watch the full interview to hear more stories about Tami’s work in the foster care and child advocacy systems!
Rebecca Capps is a licensed MFT and Wellness Coach who takes a holistic approach to healing. Rebecca is adamant that mental health is not to be compartmentalized, but rather it has a fluid and dimensional relationship with bodily and spiritual health as well—when one of these is not functioning at 100%, they all experience strain. Watch the full interview to hear more!
Jenn Rodriguez is truly a warrior at heart; diagnosed initially with brain cancer before she was even a year old, beating it, and then having it return several years later to ravage her body. Despite these difficulties, Jenn has chosen to focus on being grateful for the power of prayer and the kindness of people in her life. Watch the full interview to hear the rest of Jenn’s story!
Meet Talitha Phillips, the CEO of Claris Health, a clinic dedicated to women’s sexual health and pregnancy. Here, Talitha shares the heart of the clinic which is to validate and honor every woman’s experience and walk with them in their individual health journeys. Watch the full interview to hear how Talitha got involved with Claris Health and the incredible stories she has to share!
Jude Fouquier is one of the senior pastors at The City Church in Ventura, CA! Here he shares the story of his conversion at a summer camp in the eighth grade. He recounted his overwhelming understanding that he was a sinner and the incredible moment when he felt and believed that God loved him anyways. Watch the full interview to hear the rest of Jude’s story and his journey into ministry!
Officer Mike Baker is the Sheriff's deputy for the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department! He has served his community consistently and intentionally and has a great sense of humor to boast as well! Here he talks about the high expectations people have for police officers and the many responsibilities that they actually do carry. Watch the whole interview to hear more about Mike’s experience!
John Johnson is a businessman, philanthropist, and author of Love as a Management Practice, a guidebook for Christians in the workplace to love like Jesus does. Here he shares how part of loving employees (and even your kids!) well entails preparing them for the real world. Watch the full interview to hear more about how to love like Jesus in the workplace and the home!
Nathalie LeClercq is natively from Cameroon, Africa and she is the author of many incredible children’s books! Nathalie loves visiting schools to read her books to children, spread the knowledge of her culture, and remind children that despite the typical schooling method of treating all children the same, they are all uniquely gifted and powerful! Watch the full interview to hear more!
Frank Sontag has had an incredible journey from being swept up in the New Age movement to now the founder of a Christian ministry called “The Kingdom Men’s Gathering.” Here he talks about his early years as a Christian becoming “fascinated by the Holy Spirit” and Scripture and his growing passion for discipleship. Watch the full interview to hear Frank’s incredible story!