Rough Drafts: How God Writes His Love in Our Stories

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!)

Jessica Southerland: Never Ever Goes the Way You Plan It

Every morning when I drop the kids off for school twelve seconds before the bell rings, I get to see this week's guest. She's been an educator for 17 years. She's lived in Minneapolis, Augusta, and the cradle of civilization, Dickson, TN. She is a guru of helping kids who are navigating trauma, because she knows that *nothing* in life ever goes the way you plan it. Jessica Southerland, thank you for joining us this week!

Paul Pitney, Margaret Cole, and Renee Boehm: Three Charity Musketeers

Today's episode isn't so much a person's God story...but several God stories from three great organizations in Dickson.
Paul Pitney represents the Dickson County Family YMCA. Margaret Cole is the guru of the CareNet Pregnancy Medical Center. Renee Boehm is czar of the Dickson County Help Center. And I'm really lucky to call all three friends and ministry partners.
It's giving Tuesday, and you're certainly going to hear from these organizations and others who are asking for your support. I thought you'd enjoy hearing the hearts of these leaders in our community. 

Thanksgiving 2023

Nearly 50 of our friends join us for this Thanksgiving Special episode of Rough Drafts. What's a weird thing you're thankful for?

Griffin Elkins: the First Ministry Years

Griffin experienced a horrible fate - he was one of my youth ministry interns! So don't be surprised if he sounds beaten, broke down, and generally despairing of life itself. In this week's conversation, Griffin talks about "God story envy," finding God while fishing, the troubles of launching into life during covid, and his first years in full-time ministry.

Taylor Welch: Bullied but Blessed

You got to hear from his wife already this week...today you get a bonus episode...his side of the story! You'll enjoy hearing from Taylor Welch as he talks about his journey of faith.