Qavah is a podcast highlighting individuals who have shown tenacity and reached success in spite of difficulties.
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Gary has been a part of the stunt industry since before there were stunt schools. In the 40 years he has worked in film, Gary has worked with Jack Nicholson, Penny Marshall, Alan Arkin, James Caan, Bruce Willis and Garry Marshall…those are just a few.
"I thought this was the opportunity every young actress dreams about." When Heidi Thomas received a call from her agent, she believed her career was about to take off. An entertainment icon wanted to mentor promising young talent, and everything—from the airfare to the hotel—was being paid for. It felt like the chance of a lifetime. In this episode of Qavah, Heidi shares the story of her upbringing in Colorado, her love of music, her journey through anxiety, and the unexpected phone call that set her life on a path she never could have imagined. With honesty and remarkable courage, she reflect
"I thought this was the opportunity every young actress dreams about." When Heidi Thomas received a call from her agent, she believed her career was about to take off. An entertainment icon wanted to mentor promising young talent, and everything—from the airfare to the hotel—was being paid for. It felt like the chance of a lifetime. In this episode of Qavah, Heidi shares the story of her upbringing in Colorado, her love of music, her journey through anxiety, and the unexpected phone call that set her life on a path she never could have imagined. With honesty and remarkable courage, she reflect
Dashama shares her powerful journey from foster care, childhood trauma, and family addiction to becoming a global healer and speaker. Discover how she transformed pain into purpose, overcame mental health challenges, and found true happiness through healing, self-love, and the flow state.
Christine Nance had been given loving grandparents who played country music. Her memories with them are filled with peace. This foundation was just what Christine would need in life. CN So I remember a lot of nights just reading the Bible in my room, not really understanding anything that anything that I was reading, and just praying that my dad would get out of prison so that I could go live with him.
After years of abuse, instability, and life in the foster care system, Josh Brewer had stopped hoping for anything better. By the time he was 16, his plan was simple: stay guarded, blend in, and expect nothing. But everything changed when he encountered a Heavenly Father who saw him, loved him, and called him into something greater.
Josh Brewer’s childhood was marked by instability, abuse, and years in the foster care system—moving from home to home, never knowing what “normal” truly looked like. By his teenage years, he had learned to survive by keeping his head down and his heart guarded. But everything began to change when Josh encountered something he had never experienced before: a healthy family.
Josh Brewer’s early childhood was defined by fear, instability, and survival. In this episode of Qavah, Josh shares what it was like growing up in an abusive home, where anxiety was constant and safety was never guaranteed.
Casey Moore had an idea life until lies she believed took her down a destructive path.
Casey Moore had an idea life until lies she believed took her down a destructive path.
On this episode of Qavah, the brothers flee when Helen holds a gun in Richard's face. They return to the house on Margo to have their lives forever changed.
On this episode of Qavah, the brothers move from place to place due to the marriage and separating of their dad and stepmother, which leads to further violence.
On this episode of Qavah, their dad picks them up from the orphanage and puts them on a bus. The move from place to place, sometimes living alone.
On this episode of Qavah, we explore further the brothers' life, the emotional terrorism and physical abuse escalates.
In Episode 3 of From Marsha to Margo, the Archibald brothers share the truth of growing up in a turbulent stepfamily—stories of name changes, gaslighting, shaming, manipulation, emotional abuse, and the quiet resilience that kept them going.
On this episode of Qavah, we explore a family with 3 boys who experience more in their lives than most ever do. Times of anxiety lead to hospitalization of their young mother, they find respite from unexpected people and a pivotal new person enters their lives.
In this powerful episode of Qavah, three brothers revisit their childhood in 1970s Mesquite, Texas — a time of innocence, mystery, and heartbreak. Through vivid memories and raw conversation, they uncover the story of their mother Joy, her battle with depression, and the day everything changed on Hula Street.
In Part 3 of her story, Frani opens up about betrayal in the church, walking through divorce, raising two sons, and rediscovering faith in the middle of devastation. Her testimony is raw, real, and filled with hope for anyone who feels broken, betrayed, or not enough.
“Frani Fox shares her powerful testimony of loss, faith, and redemption. From childhood trauma, her father’s suicide, “Frani Fox shares part 2 of her journey—youth ministry, financial struggles, miracles, and faith in God’s provision. A story of truth and resilience.”
Frani Fox is a mother, a nurse, a children’s author and served faithfully as a pastor’s wife for over 30 years. She has dealt with tragedy in her life, starting with her father’s suicide to the dissolution of her marriage by betrayal, always noting that the LORD is her Shepherd, she has all that she needs. But her story starts before she was born, with a mother whose faith would be a foreshadowing of her daughter’s.
Samee Dowlatshahi shares how faith, hard work, and divine timing led him from hardship in Iran to love, purpose, and success in America.
From fleeing Iran to building a life in Texas, Samee shares how hard work, faith, and God’s timing shaped his powerful story. A must-hear episode of Qavah.
When her child was forced to self-harm in the name of religion, Mary cried out, “Please help me.” In this powerful episode of Qavah, she shares her family’s escape from Iran, their struggle in the Turkish snow, and their new life in Dallas.
Discover the powerful testimony of Mary B, who grew up in Iran where her Christian faith was illegal. From crafting a cross out of scrap wood to smuggling Bibles and fleeing for her life, Mary’s courage and devotion will inspire and challenge you. This episode of Qavah unpacks what it means to stand firm when life is deeply unfair.
In 1923, a little girl named Doris Cullins was born in Fate. And so began a life that would change countless others.
