Good Enough For God

What happens when you stop performing for people and start depending on God?In this episode of Good Enough for God, Dayna Richards sits down with Chuck Mingo, teaching pastor at Crossroads Community Church in Cincinnati, for an honest conversation about calling, suffering, and what it truly takes to hear God. From resisting ministry to working in corporate business at Procter & Gamble, Chuck shares the winding path that brought him into pastoral leadership and why true community requires vulnerability.Chuck opens up about his personal recovery journey from addiction, processing grief after losing his father, and overcoming imposter syndrome. Together, they explore how setting healthy family boundaries and practicing solitude can help us move away from spiritual striving and into real freedom in Christ.Chapters00:00 - Welcome & Introduction02:03 - Neighborhood Connections & Cincinnati Roots06:18 - Running From a Pastoral Calling07:23 - Corporate Life at P&G to Crossroads Church10:34 - Biblical Qualifications vs. Real-Life Perfectionism12:45 - Creating Space for Honesty & Recovery in Leadership15:07 - What a Teaching Pastor Actually Does17:16 - Loving People More Than Preaching18:29 - How Suffering & Recovery Reshaped His Faith22:02 - Family Life & Public Boundaries28:01 - Discerning God’s Voice Through Scripture & Solitude30:56 - Imposter Syndrome & Needing Approval33:45 - Processing Grief & Rediscovering JoyIf this episode spoke to you, please take a moment to rate, review, and share it with a friend!Connect & SubscribeGood Enough for God: https://goodenoughforgod.canva.link/Chuck Mingo: on Instagram and XWant to be a guest on Good Enough For God? Send Dayna Richards a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/goodenoughforgod

After 40 years in traditional ministry, youth pastor Brenda Seefeldt was laid off during the pandemic. What started as an experiment in response to parents seeking authentic community became Larger Story Church - a Zoom-based, Friday night faith community built around dialogue, face-to-face participation, and real-time connection.In this episode of Good Enough for God, host Dayna Richards sits down with Brenda to discuss why traditional "spectator church" often fails to reach teens, young adults, singles, and those carrying church hurt. Together, they explore the concept of "power under versus power over," how conversational teaching helps people process doubt, and how the parable of the prodigal son invites us into surrender rather than performance.Key Topics CoveredThe Death of Spectator Church: Why people remember what they participate in—not just what they hear from a stage.Healing Church Hurt: How face-to-face Zoom dialogue creates a safe environment to bring doubts and questions into the open.Power Under vs. Power Over: Why Jesus modeled leadership through humility and service rather than top-down control.Reframing the Prodigal Son: Insights from Brenda's book, The Story of Two Lost Sons, on breaking free from transactional religion.Episode Timestamps(00:00) Why this podcast exists & introducing Brenda Seefeldt(01:00) Larger Story Church: Meeting by Zoom, not zip code(03:30) 40 years in ministry and starting over after getting laid off(06:25) Who Zoom church is for: Teens, singles, and the church-hurt(09:28) Why conversational teaching helps people bring doubt into the open(13:01) Vulnerability, real-time response, and building trust online(16:21) "Power under" versus "power over" in church leadership(23:10) Intergenerational wisdom: Lessons on dependence and grace(25:35) The Story of Two Lost Sons: Reframing the prodigal story(27:52) The gospel as surrender, not transactionNotable Quotes"We are a dialogue, yes." "Power under, not power over." "I want you to share the wisdom, not me having every answer."Connect & Resources:Good Enough for God https://goodenoughforgod.canva.link/Connect with Brenda Seefeldt & Larger Story Church:  largerstorychurch.com & https://bravester.comGet Brenda’s Book: The Story of Two Lost Sons: https://bravester.com/Want to be a guest on Good Enough For God? Send Dayna Richards a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/goodenoughforgod

Dayna Richards sits down with David Small—a missionary, aid worker, and author who has spent over a decade serving in Burma (Myanmar) amid one of the world's longest-running civil wars. Moving from hockey coaching and military life into frontline war relief, David shares how God redirected his path toward discipleship and helping young people find hope amid violence.In this episode, we explore the realities of the conflict, the mission of the Free Burma Rangers, and how the Jungle Discipleship School helps students wrestle with trauma, faith, and identity. David also shares the core philosophy that anchors his life and ministry: don't be led by comfort or fear, but by love.Key Topics CoveredBurma vs. Myanmar: Understanding the political rebrand behind the name change and why the country remains locked in a devastating civil war following the 2021 coup.The Free Burma Rangers: How this frontline relief organization operates with a dual mission: providing humanitarian aid and exposing human rights abuses.David’s Journey: From chasing success, money, and status in the military to a 12-year calling in the jungle.Jungle Discipleship School (JDS): How students build a campus from the ground up under tarps and hammocks, studying everything from the character of God to trauma debriefing and grief counseling.Spiritual Hunger: Witnessing young people from Buddhist, animist, Muslim, and secular backgrounds encounter faith and healing in a generation raised by war.Nameless Faceless People: The story behind David’s book detailing a decade of initiation, calling, and the hidden lives the world rarely sees.Episode Timestamps00:00 - Why this forgotten war matters02:00 - Burma, Myanmar, and the name confusion05:30 - From hockey coach to wartime missionary08:20 - What the Free Burma Rangers do09:35 - The history and ongoing reality of the conflict14:04 - Processing grief, trauma, and the cost of war15:22 - Building the Jungle Discipleship School from scratch17:35 - Core curriculum: Faith, trauma, and identity18:55 - Spiritual hunger across diverse religious backgrounds21:50 - Finding hope and the power of the gospel in a war-torn generation29:34 - The story behind Nameless Faceless People33:47 - Key takeaway: Don't be led by comfort or fear35:36 - How to connect with the Jungle Discipleship SchoolNotable Quotes"The only thing that's worth my life is the gospel of Jesus."  "Don't be led by comfort or fear, but by love."  "If God calls us, he'll equip us."Action ItemsPray: Lift up David, his students, and those affected by the ongoing conflict in Burma.Support: Explore giving options for the Jungle Discipleship School  - https://linktr.ee/JDSBurmaShare: Pass this episode along to someone interested in missions, discipleship, or cross-cultural service.Purchase: David's book is titled Nameless Faceless People - https://linktr.ee/JDSBurmaWant to be a guest on Good Enough For God? Send Dayna Richards a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/goodenoughforgod

How does someone go from a childhood bound by anger, deep trauma, and dark thoughts to walking in profound spiritual freedom and divine authority?In this powerful episode of Good Enough for God, host Dayna sits down with author Tom Snow to explore his incredible journey from trauma to triumph. Tom opens up about his troubled youth, his struggles with guilt and suicidal thoughts, and the divine encounter that radically transformed his life. Together, Dayna and Tom unpack what spiritual warfare looks like in everyday life, the spiritual impact of generational trauma, and how the power of forgiveness and yielding to the Holy Spirit opens the door to physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. If you’ve ever wondered how God can take life's darkest moments and weave them into a story of redemption, this conversation will encourage and inspire your faith.Key Takeaways & Topics CoveredOvercoming Childhood Trauma: How anger, guilt, and dark thoughts can be radically healed through an encounter with God’s love.Understanding Spiritual Warfare: Demystifying the invisible realm, spiritual influences, and the reality of angels and demons.Breaking Generational Curses: Uncovering family history, generational trauma, and walking in freedom.The Power of Forgiveness & Repentance: Why releasing offense is the key to spiritual authority and peace.Relationship vs. Religion: Experiencing the Holy Spirit, divine encounters, and the power of yielding to God.Key Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Imperfection & Partnership with God06:18 - The Simplicity of Walking with God10:21 - Personal Stories of Spiritual Warfare15:53 - Childhood Trauma & Its Impact24:58 - Visions of Eternity & Hearing the Voice of God45:54 - Dark Thoughts & The Descent into Chaos52:18 - A Life-Changing Divine Encounter01:04:31 - Uncovering Generational Trauma & Family History01:21:35 - Understanding the Spiritual Realm & The Power of Yielding01:28:37 - The Journey of RedemptionResources & Guest LinksBooks by Tom Snow: Set the Captives Free Trilogy on Amazon | The Daily StandWebsite: https://just2beclear.com/Want to be a guest on Good Enough For God? Send Dayna Richards a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/goodenoughforgod#TheDailyStand #ChristianTestimony #DivineHealing #GenerationalHealing #HolySpirit #Podmatch

What does true biblical manhood look like in a culture that often rejects traditional masculinity? In this episode of Good Enough for God, host Dayna Richards sits down with David Savage—author of The Savage Path and host of Wrestling with the Inner Man—to unpack how God partners with imperfect men to do extraordinary things.In this episode, we cover:The 4 Pillars of Biblical Manhood: Rejecting passivity, accepting responsibility, leading courageously, and living for God's reward.Cultural Shifts & Mentorship: The decline of traditional youth organizations like the Boy Scouts and the need for godly rites of passage.Daily Spiritual Warfare: How everyday decisions—from waiting in line to honoring women—are part of the inner battle.Relationships & Marriage: Intentional dating, pursuing a spouse with purpose, and why strong leadership matters to women today.Whether you are a man looking to align your life with God's design, a parent guiding the next generation, or a woman seeking clarity on faith-based relationships, this conversation provides a practical roadmap to walking the trail God blazed for you.Connect with David Savage:Book: The Savage PathPodcast: Wrestling with the Inner ManWebsite / Contact: https://thesavagepath.com/Email: [email protected] to be a guest on Good Enough For God? Send Dayna Richards a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/goodenoughforgod#DavidSavage #TheSavagePath #Podmatch #BiblicalMasculinity