Rough Drafts: How God Writes His Love in Our Stories
Stories are powerful. God’s stories, even more so. We know the big Bible stories from a long time ago: Moses, Elijah, and Jesus. But sometimes we make the mistake of thinking that God isn’t writing any new stories. Or that our stories are too little to matter. Nothing could be further from the truth! In this podcast, we’ll explore the God stories, big and little, of our neighbors. We’ll hear how our lives are rough drafts, being edited and formed into something more wonderful by the great author and finisher of our faith. We’ll hear plot twists and characters and tragedies and comedies. We’ll hear what God is writing in our unfinished lives. Join us to hear God at Work in the Rough Drafts of life!
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Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
This week's guest is Emily Dawson.
Well, I'm pretty sure it is. Because she and her sister are pretty sneaky and pretty clever. So there's a chance they tricked me! But I think this week's guest is Emily!
Emily does a great job sharing her God story with us. My favorite part is her confidence that God is always with her.
Emily, you're right! I hope you never forget that.
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Mike is one of the guys I thought of when we first came up with this podcast idea. He could tell you a story about paint drying, and somehow, you'd laugh or cry. I couldn't wait to hear his God story.
Mike shares from so many parts of his life. Getting back to church...the tough stuff of work and career...health challenges...so much more. But more than the stories themselves, you'll get to hear the heart of a great guy and a good friend.
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
It's back to school week! So here's another sweet moment with ROUGH DRAFTS KIDS!
She's a swimmer. She loves to cheer. She loves her little sister.
In today's episode, she daydreams of heaven with us. She tells us how the animals are tame and things will just work out. I think you're going to love her heart and her mind. Welcome Sydney!
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
This week’s episode is a special edition of “The Cutting Room Floor” where things get a little out of hand as we celebrate THIRTY EPISODES of the Rough Drafts Podcast.
As I’ve mentioned in several episodes, this podcast was the brainchild of Elizabeth (Liz) Kuhns who just wouldn’t take ‘no’ or ‘not yet’ for an answer. For years, Liz tried to convince me that a podcast was a good idea. In today’s special 30th episode of Rough Drafts, I sit down with my friend Liz who serves as our unofficial creative director and hypeman to discuss the origin story of our little podcast that’s doing some big things for God.
From where we’ve been to what comes next, we talk all things Rough Drafts and share a TON of laughs. The Cutting Room Floor will likely be an ongoing special-edition episode, so let us know if you enjoy it!
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Listen past the closing credits for a little bonus on this week's episode!
Sometimes God doesn't answer prayers in the ways that we expect. Sometimes, it seems like, he likes to surprise us with a wink and a nod.
This week's guest shares her family's story--a journey of infertility and adoption--and how God was right there in every step of the journey. Thank you, Penny Langston, for sharing!
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
I appreciate people who are deep....who are thoughtful...who aren't superficial. Too much of life is reduced to 10-second soundbytes and ideas that can fit on a bumper sticker.
Kelsey Bryant is one of those deep people, and in today's episode, she walks us through some sacred spaces. Kelsey is a child life specialist. She helps kids who are walking through medical conditions. The stuff that we so-called "grown ups" struggle to navigate, she's explaining to elementary schoolers.
In this episode, we talk a lot about faith and trials and the fact that there are no easy answers to the hardest questions in life.
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
It's another KIDS rough draft. My favorite part of these conversations is just seeing the world through little eyes.
Lyla isn't cynical or jaded. She's joyful, she's curious, she's brave. I want to be more like her when (if!) I grow up!
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
One of the first things Justin said when we started recording was, "I'm just not interesting." Why are we doing this?
Justin's a pretty smart guy, but he was wrong about that. He's one of the most interesting people I know! He talks to us about the fellowship of the fire hall...life with his family and kids...how his faith journey has changed and who has made a difference in his story.
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
If you live in Dickson, I would be shocked if you don't know today's guest. He is one of the most outgoing, relentlessly positive, kind, energetic people I know.
Archie has lived in different worlds. When he got off the plane from Zimbabwe in the United States he was hit with his first round of culture shock: humidity!
In this week's episode, you'll get to hear a God story about a great mom. You'll see our culture through fresh eyes. You'll be blessed by Archibald Marowa!
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Bryson Harding, Hannah Gossett, Marshall Fuson, and Tyler & Bethany Quinn join us for a walk through our recent trip to Honduras with Torch Missions.
You'll hear lessons learned...powerful moments...and how mission work might just do more for you than those you go to help.
If you're interested in learning more about next year's trip, we have an information sheet for you,