
Conversations About Life
Learning life wisdom from one another and enjoying a good conversation at the same time
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Learning life wisdom from one another and enjoying a good conversation at the same time
Reading the feed…
Hamilton is involved with One Shepherd Leadership Institute. Hamilton is also passionate about being prepared to defend one’s family. One Shepherd’s website – 1shepherd.com Hamilton
Dink quit school as a sophomore. He got married at 17 and was a father at 19. Dink has been involved with drugs, alcohol, prison and divorce. Life has been rough, but it seems to be getting better. Dink
Shannon and I get to talk, and the thing that stands out to me most is the rich and satisfying life that a life centered on Jesus Christ can provide. Shannon
Nathan is involved in proclaiming the Christian message and interacting with people in public places. Nathan
Issei grew up in a mostly secular culture. He had heard about Biblical Christianity, but it didn’t really click … until it suddenly did. Issei To support Issei’s work – www.biblicalministries.org/missionary/issei-nakamukai
Jason is retired from law enforcement. We talk about rock climbing, retirement, interests, identity, and identity in reference to Jesus. Jason
Duane is in his late 80’s and lives a full, active and meaningful life. He experiences loss and pain in life but has responded gracefully and moves forward. Duane
John has a background in fitness and training. He currently is a real estate agent. We talk about mental health, depression, fitness, the Christian faith, and dogs. John
Craig recently retired from a career with the St. Louis police department. Craig
We talk a lot about climbing and sky diving … mainly just chatting. Shaggy works for a local sky diving business. He also climbs traditional and sport. Shaggy
Johnny is a veteran, rock climber, and sets up for shows and events. He also is striving to break free from the past. Johnny
Chase works in tech, but he also leads a group of young men who are looking for reasons for the Christian faith and what they should believe and why. Chase
Mike enjoys rock climbing, running, hosting a podcast called, "The Speech Guys", and a group of friends. His Christian faith is also important to him and he teaches in the Roman Catholic church. Mike
Jack Ortego works with Man in the Mirror. He helps churches help their men connect for the purpose of spiritual growth. We talk about the "Known Journal", the need for honesty, spiritual conversion and risk, and continuing to walk in it after conversion rather than leaving it behind for self-righteousness instead. Man In The Mirror website Jack Ortego
Anne is a therapist who helps people struggling with self harm. She finds peace in the outdoors, enjoys friends, and enjoys a Christian congregation called, "The Gathering". Anne
Walt Stumper has an interest in historic books, especially science fiction and those related to the evolution/creation debate. Walt has worked with Answers in Genesis and is recently retired. Walt's LinkedIn profile Walt Stumper
Dan grew up as an evangelical Christian but is now a skeptic. We talk about the meaning of life and metaphysical groundings. Dan
Andy grew up in Bolivia, came to the US after high school and then became a career solider in the US Army and National Guard. We talk about the matter of killing as a sniper and real conversion in Christianity rather than just religion. Andy
I meant Dominic at Rockwoods Reservation, a local rock climbing crag. Dominic works at Upper Limits in St Louis, is finishing up an accounting degree, appreciates stoicism, especially Marcus Aurelius, and takes in short form content. We talk about all that stuff :) Dominic
Mariano is from Costa Rica. He plays guitar for church and has a full and satisfying spiritual heritage in the Roman Catholic Church. Marian
Ray has been through the wringer when it comes to health problems. But he's stable now and wanting to travel and experience new things. Ray
Brad grew up nominally Catholic but in high school made efforts to get more serious about his Christian faith. He was doing well but then came across a verse in the Bible that made all the difference. Since then, it's been important to Brad that other people make sure they understand what he didn't understand until that point. Brad
Don is a pastor in Missouri. Dr David is the author of "Why America Is Sick - But You Don't Have To Be". We talk about health, biblical principles, and faith in the resurrection of Jesus. Dr David and Don
Emmanuel and Joann volunteer on the Rio Grande Bible College, working together. They were doing house repair when I ran into them. We talked about their lives, their relationship, and joys. We also talk about cancer. Emmanuel flies a single seat ultralight airplane. Joann and Emmanuel
Jim has taught evangelism at the Rio Grande Bible College and is now mentoring young students. We talk about evangelism and also Jim's perspective on a couple of biblical topics. Jim