Rough Drafts: How God Writes His Love in Our Stories

Brittany Hardin: The Church in College

It's the second of our month of Brit'ys.... Brittany Hardin! Today you get to hear from a volleyball coach, teacher, mom...someone you're going to really enjoy.
One of my favorite parts of Brittany's story is hearing about how impactful the church she worshipped with during her college years was. It makes you appreciate that special time in life and that ministry. 

Britney Andrieu: A California Refugee

You're in for some fun for the next few weeks on Rough Drafts....we're having....a month of Britneys...or Brittanies... well, they don't all spell them the same, but they sound alike! You'll get to hear from four friends who share a name and a church, and along the way, you'll find out what else they share.
Going first is the newest Britney to my circle of friends - Britney Andrieu. She and her family traveled the Oregon trail, kind of, in reverse...well, they came here from California. Close enough, right?
Her story is a story about friendships...and the power of a good church youth group. I think you'll find yourself wanting to reconnect with friends and play a game after this episode finishes!

Dalton Hines: Hearing Aids & Honduras & "Just one more thing..."

A couple of weeks ago, I had an opportunity to do one of the coolest things I've ever done. Marshall Fuson invited me to join him on a trip to Santa Ana, Honduras, to see the completion of a project to dig a well & share water with an entire village. Today's guest is the man who made all of that possible - Dalton Hines.
Dalton and his family serve as the on-the-ground missionaries in Honduras. I met him this summer, but spending a few days with him was incredible. I learned so much about what really goes into his work day in and day out. He shared his heart for helping people and loving people and making disciples, not just quick converts. He shares his perspective about raising his family in a third-world nation and how that compares to our experiences in the states.
This is a long episode - mostly because I couldn't shut up and I kept asking one more question...we stayed up til midnight. It was so special!
If you want to learn more about what Dalton's family is up to... here are some awesome facebook pages and videos to look at:
https://www.facebook.com/reach1teach1honduras
https://torchmissions.org/about-us
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1501929400586667
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc3jvtezSuI
 

Renee Boehm: "Two Worthless Things"

It's amazing how clearly we can remember the hurtful words we heard decades ago, isn't it? That's where the title of this week's conversation comes from. 
Renee is the executive director of the Dickson County Help Center, Dickson's food bank, assitance ministry, thrift store, and location of all sorts of crazy good stuff.
Her story could have very easily have gone a different way, but now, Renee lives with a passion for reaching women in the church and serving the community. It's one of those stories only God could write.

Joey Wenck: Moments that Change Everything

You heard from Sierra on Tuesday, now it's Joey's turn!
Joey takes us through some really difficult times, moments that change everything. Consider this your warning, there are some tough moments in this episode, but God is good, and Joey shows us that God knows what he's doing!

Sierra Wenck A Mission Trip Gone Wrong

Guess what! It's another couples' week on Rough Drafts. Today you'll hear from Sierra Wenck. She's got so much to share! You'll hear a story about a mission trip that doesn't go the way anyone planned. You'll hear about teaching and tragedy and the ups and downs of relationship.
Come back Thursday and hear part 2 - Joey's story!

Jerrie Barber: Don't Waste Your Pain

Ventriloquist. Intentional Interim. Barefoot runner. Author. Minister.
Jerrie Barber wears a lot of hats and has learned a lot of lessons. In this week's episode, Jerrie shares a bunch of his stories including one of the most difficult days of his life, how he learned to enjoy criticism, and what happens when you run barefoot in Nashville.

Margaret Cole: Finding David, Finding Jesus, and Finding Her Voice

We're back from our Christmas break with a fun one! Margaret Cole is the CEO of CareNet Pregnancy Medical Center in Dickson. She's involved in Leadership Dickson and Leadership Middle Tennessee and all the good things going on in our community. You got to meet her in Episode 52 ("The Three Charity Musketeers"), but today you get to hear her story. 
If you want to hear more about CareNet - check out Friends of CareNet.

Big Al: Stay away from Coke Machines!

You'd never think that a warning about a Coke machine could make a pretty good plan for life...but that's what Big Al got and that's what Big Al shares with us this week. 
Al Griffin shares his story...times of anger with God...times of frustration at church...but NEVER underestimate the power of God's Spirit to do big things! 

Tm Eads: Chocolate Milk For the Win!

How you win may say more about your character than how you lose. I knew I'd like Tim when I found out how he celebrated his election as Dickson County Sherriff: with a celebratory round of chocolate milks! You'll enjoy hearing Tim's God stories - the ups, downs, and middles of trying to do right.
(PS> If I get arrested, assume it's because I chose this picture!)