Our Resolute Hope Podcast

Andrew Farley’s Story

Author, speaker, and pastor Andrew Farley shares his story of growing up in a shaming environment, becoming an obsessive evangelist, and wrestling with his perpetual efforts to become the ‘perfect version of Andrew’, the one God expected.  Hear about his first authentic encounter with his savior at an Atlanta gas station, and his decade of recovery from the need to perform perfectly for God.  Learn more about him at andrewfarley.org.

Tracy Levinson’s Story

With engaging effervescence, Traci tells her story of growing up atheist, her 100-mph encounter with God, and her journey to the Lord as her Savior and her life.  With unparalleled openness and vulnerability, Traci discusses marital relations, personal heartbreaks, family crises, and a perfect storm of tragedy that she describes as a ‘7^th-floor fall’ to the bottom, where she learned that Jesus is all she has and that He’s enough.  Learn more about her at tracylevinson.com.

Steve Pettit’s Story – Part 2

Steve continues his story, focusing on his journey of understanding and applying Christ as life in marriage, family, and ministry.  Hear and enjoy his clear examples and some engaging descriptions of the intimate dependency that is ours in Christ.

Steve Pettit’s Story – Part 1

Steve is director of  One in Christ, a teaching and discipling ministry he has led for 30+ years.  Also, he  has been the sole pastor of CenterPoint Christian Fellowship in Gainesville, FL.  Learn more about him, and hear some of his messages, at stevepettitmessages.com.

Zach Maldonado’s Story

Zach is an author and speaker, and he serves currently as Community Pastor for Church Without Religion in Lubbock, TX.  Zach discusses Christ as Life as seen through the eyes of a young millennial, how it impacts his ministry, his teaching and shepherding, and his relationship with his new bride, Grace.  Learn more about him at zachmaldonado.com.

Nico LaHood’s Story – Part 2

Nico continues his story, focusing this week on the challenges he faced to deal with forgiveness, particularly concerning his brother’s murderer; to love and shepherd  family; and to live a life that he describes as ‘bat shit crazy’ about Jesus.

Nico LaHood’s Story – Part 1

Nico is a leading criminal defense attorney in San Antonio, TX.  Beginning with his brother’s murder in 1996, Nico’s story describes his journey of faith, one he describes as a ‘faith born out of need’  He puts feet to that faith now through several outlets, including the podcast ‘R-Rated Christianity’.

Tim Chalas’ Story

Tim serves as Lead Pastor for Grace Life Fellowship in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  He discusses his hybrid Greek Orthodox/Southern Baptist upbringing, his issues of fearing God, his understanding of Christ as his life, and some new opportunities that God placed before him.  Tim recently coauthored a new book with Andrew Farley, entitled ‘The Perfect You:  God’s Invita

Frank Friedmann’s Story – Part 2

Frank’s story continues with discussions of his early life as a pastor, the crises that led him to ‘crash and burn, and the ways in which knowing Christ as his life has changed his ministry.

Frank Friedmann’s Story – Part 1

Frank begins his story by discussing his early home life, the loss of his father, the ways he handled that loss, and his pursuit of athletics as a source of value and worth.