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Welcome to This Awesome Life, a collection of stories that point to purpose. I'm Brandon and here's something that I know: I have an awesome life. But, that's not unique because so do you. All we have to do is search our mundane moments and find the awesome hidden within.
This podcast is all about sharing the stories that highlight this fact and growing together in a supportive community. Each episode is a conversation featuring an awesome story. I hope these stories make you laugh, find hope through life's struggles, and feel more connected to others. Your life is awesome. Let's celebrate This Awesome Life together.
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Corinne Noble (KidMinCorinne) is a curriculum creator, speaker, author, and children’s pastor. She holds her ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God, and has a passion to impact the world through teaching kids to know Christ. She was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri by a single mom and has felt called to be a Children’s Pastor since she was ten years old. She has been involved with children’s ministry since she was in middle school and the majority of her life decisions hav...
April Knight is a worship artist in Asheville, North Carolina. Her heart is for God and encouraging others to meet Him in a creative ways through both #.scripturedoodle and Well Crafted Retreats. While #scripturedoodle started as a personal avenue for creative worship, it evolved into a global platform where April empowers believers worldwide to pursue God through creative expression in worship.April also curates and leads "Well Crafted Retreats," exclusive two-day gatherings tailored for wom...
Brenna Blain is a wife, mom, Contemporary Theologian and Author from the Pacific Northwest. While she speaks on many topics, Brenna is most passionate about God’s involvement in our pain and personal struggles including mental illness, same sex attraction and abuse. Her current work is primarily focused in two areas. The first is preaching and speaking; teaching how God responds to some of these heavy, taboo and unsafe areas that so many of us don't just wonder about but have been affected by...
Welcome back! It's time for Season Two of the "This Awesome Life Podcast!" Get ready to dive in with an amazing episode all about the challenge of maintaining our spiritual connection in the face of life's twists, turns, and interruptions.As creatures of habit, we've all felt the jolt when our routines are thrown off course. Yet, when these disruptions threaten to shake the very foundation of our relationship with the Lord, it's critical we find our way back to His presence. Our connection to...
Michael J. Chanley is a pastor, author, and local beekeeper. With the help of his family, he manages a small hobby farm in the gentle rolling hills of southern Indiana. There, he tries his best to learn from the bees, even the mean ones. After serving with honor in the Marine Corps, Michael pursued a career in ministry. His passion for people led him to earn degrees in history and sociology. He received his Master’s from Lincoln Christian Seminary, where he studied ministry, spiritual formati...
Christa Gagnon is a woman who wears many hats. Being blessed with a daughter with a terminal illness has shaped the trajectory of her career and passions. Her daughter is her world and she is on a mission to bring awareness and find a cure. She is an advocate and knows the importance of her voice. She has been an entrepreneur and business owner for the past 20 years and just recently stepped into the nonprofit space as a brand manager. It is Christa's goal to create co...
David Ruybalid has been a driving force in the music industry having performed, produced, mentored artists, and coached performing groups of various genres and contexts. Raised in the church, David initially questioned his Christian faith in his early twenties, but through a deep exploration of Christianity and writing, he solidified his faith in Jesus, becoming passionate about studying and teaching scripture, Jesus, history, and the Christian faith. David strives to provide a secure space f...
Brian Dollar has been in ministry since 1992 and is a best-selling author and speaker. He currently serves as Associate Pastor at First NLR in North Little Rock, Arkansas where he leads over 500 volunteers in nearly a dozen ministries. Brian has also authored “Talk Now and Later: How To Lead Kids Through Life’s Tough Topics” which reached #1 in the Christian Family category. His most recent release, “I Blew It!” is a powerful book that provides practical steps for ministry le...
Tiffany is an author, speaker, and an amazing homeschool mom with a passion to help others to find their way towards Jesus, The One who holds all things together (Colossians 1:17). She knows that while world has so much to offer, none of it compares to Jesus. She has a heart that seeks to help others find their true calling in life; whether that is being a homeschool mom or chasing after a dream job. Her goal is to encourage others to chase after their dreams and their Jesus-given calling in ...
Esther Moreno has dedicated her life to reaching the next generation for Christ. She has over 15 years of Children’s Ministry experience across various churches and denominations. She is one of the hosts of Children’s Ministry Today on Fishbowl Radio Network. In addition to hosting monthly live webinars on social media, she leads virtual trainings for Children’s Ministry departments all over the country. Esther is a gifted speaker, teacher, and author. She holds a Masters in Christian Educati...
David is a husband, father, Christ-follower, teacher, and author. His book, "Dishonor: One Soldier's Journey from Desertion to Redemption," is a vulnerable and compelling look at a life gone wrong. Through his raw, gritty, personal account, he pleads for you to find the same redemption he found in his life.In this episode, David shares his journey toward redemption through that dishonor and discusses how we can find purpose through our past. Want to connect with David? Here's how: Instagram: ...
Joel Yates works with youth pastors and churches through Christ in Youth, an organization that exists to create inspiring events that call students to a life of Kingdom Work through the local Church. In this episode, Joel shares his journey toward his purpose and calling through some random God moments along the way. Want to connect with Joel? Here's how: Instagram: @joelyates23And don't forget, "Magic in the Mug" is coming soon! Get the free preview of chapter one at magicinthemug.com!Thanks...
Ryan Frank is a pastor, publisher, and entrepreneur. He serves as the CEO of Frank Insurance Management. He is also the CEO and Publisher at KidzMatter. Ryan is a partner in a real estate firm that offers multi-family housing complexes in multiple cities in the Midwest. The Franks recently opened Luci’s Carwash and Drive-Thru, the perfect place to get your car washed and enjoy a gourmet soda all at the same place. Here's how to connect with Ryan! Instagram - @ryanfrank75On the Web - RyanFrank...
Join Brandon for a special bonus episode of "This Awesome Life" podcast, titled "Remember, Remember." In this episode, Brandon shares about the power of remembering what God has done for us, the struggles he has brought us through, and the relationships he has blessed us with. With over 200 mentions in scripture, the word "remember" holds a significant place in our faith. Brandon reminds us that bad things happen when we forget, and encourages us to hold fast to the truth and faithfulness of ...
Sam McCullough serves as the Director of Feed Youth Ministry at OneHope International. He’s served at his local church as a pastor for 13 years and is passionate about NextGen ministry. He’s been married to his wife Britney for 11 years and they have two children.Sam loves to connect with other pastors and ministry leaders in order to resource and support them in their work. In today's conversation, we discuss how Sam's life could have been drastically different if not for a single conversati...
Cedric Hardimon is a pastor at Life.Church, a speaker, and the chaplain for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In this episode, Cedric shares his journey toward playing professional football and how God showed up in the midst of a difficult moment. Cedric's story shows us that God always has a plan and God's no always means a better yes! Want to connect with Cedric? Here's how: Instagram: @cedenoughThanks for listening to the "This Awesome Life" podcast with Brandon Hair. "This Awesome Life" is a col...
Tara L. Banks is a worship pastor at Seacoast Church, speaker, and consultant at The Worship Dept. where she and her friend, Nate Davis, come alongside churches to help them develop and build their worship ministries and teams. Tara is also the author of 'Waiting On Wonders,' a 40-day devotional that offers you opportunities to develop a greater awareness of God's presence and to recognize how He is moving in your life. In this episode, Brandon talks to Tara about some of those moments a...
Gian Lemmi is the Tennis director of operations at Liberty University. The teams Gian has assembled and coached have amassed more than 100 wins and three conference championships. Additionally, Gian serves as social media coordinator and project manager for Jon Acuff. Gian is also one of the hosts of the Christian Coach Podcast which serves coaches and helps them lead like Jesus. Connect with Gian on social media Instagram Follow the Christian Coach Podcast Instagram Show SiteThanks for liste...
Tyler Zach is an author, Enneagram coach, and business consultant. He is the cofounding pastor of One Hope church in Omaha, Nebraska. He’s grown his @gospelforenneagram Instagram account to 45,000 people and is currently writing a faith-based 40-day devotional for all 9 Enneagram personality types. You can reach Tyler at tyler@gospelforenneagram.com for personal coaching or bring him in to do an Enneagram workshop with your team. Download the FREE Self-Typing Guide to help you discover your E...
Thanks for checking out the "This Awsome Life" Podcast. In this episode, we'll take a quick look at what "This Awesome Life" is all about and what you can expect in each episode. This Awesome Life is a collection of stories that point to purpose. I hope by listening, you'll see yourself in these stories and identify the ways God is guiding you forward. Together let's dive in, explore some stories, and celebrate This Awesome Life. Thanks for listening to the "This Awesome Life" podca...
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