Life Between Sundays

I'm so pumped about today's episode because I got to interview a guy I only know through his Instagram account: Ethan Benard. 
 
Ethan used to weigh over 600 pounds and he shares the ups and downs of his incredible weight-loss journey. 
 
He shares the challenges of maintaining motivation, the mental struggles he has when he puts in the work and doesn't see progress and the importance of having a strong "why" to keep going on the tough days. 
 
I don't know what change you are trying to make….relationship, health, career. Whatever it is, Ethan will inspire you to keep the faith and put one foot in front of the other.
 
Follow Ethan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethanbenard/ 
 
Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Generous Coffee & Vern Eide
 
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In this episode, Emily and I are kicking off 2026 talking about fresh starts. Why we love them, why they matter, and why they don't always go the way we hope. There's something about a new year that invites us to pause, reflect, and ask what kind of people we actually want to become.
I'm sharing 8 books you should read in 2026 - not as a checklist, but as tools that can help shape your thinking, your faith, and the direction of your life. Even one or two of these could make a real difference.
If you're stepping into this year with hope, questions, or a desire to grow, I hope this episode will encourage you.
Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: 
International Justice Mission is a global nonprofit working to end slavery and violence around the world, taking special care of survivors from the moment they're rescued all the way through their healing and restoration. To learn more and support their mission, visit ijm.org 
Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/

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References:
Holy Bible NLT
 
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
 
Day by Day Devotional by Peter Scazzero
 
In the Name of Jesus by Henri J.M. Nouwen
 
All it Takes is a Goal by John Acuff
 
Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah
 
Gospel Patrons by John Rinehart
 
10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan

In this episode, I sit down with J.D. Greear, pastor of The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Under J.D.'s leadership, The Summit has grown from a church of about 300 people to a movement of over 12,000. They have a bold vision to plant 1,000 churches by the year 2050. Woah!! 
But what I love about this conversation is that it's not about numbers. It's about leadership in real life.
We talk about the complexities and weight of leadership, how to find balance when everything feels overwhelming, and what it looks like to lead faithfully in a divided world without becoming cynical or jaded. 
If you're leading people, carrying responsibility, or just trying to stay hopeful and healthy in the middle of it all, I think this conversation will really encourage you.
Find JD's book here: https://a.co/d/eyosndF
 
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Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: 
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In this episode, I sit down with my friend Shawn Johnson. He is the lead pastor of Red Rocks Church, an author, and someone God has used to impact thousands. And he is the coolest! Shawn shares openly about being diagnosed with Parkinson's, the battle with depression that followed, and what it looks like to keep getting back up when life knocks you down.
We talk about choosing joy on purpose, why fun actually matters in your faith, and the hope that will hold steady even on the hardest days. If you've ever felt like giving up, or you're trying to keep going when things feel heavier than you expected, Shawn's story will speak straight to your soul.
It's honest. It's encouraging. And it's a reminder that God does some of His best work in the fire.
 
Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: 
International Justice Mission is a global nonprofit working to end slavery and violence around the world, taking special care of survivors from the moment they're rescued all the way through their healing and restoration. To learn more and support their mission, visit ijm.org  
Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/
 
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In this episode, I sit down with Brittany (Thune) Lindberg. An incredibly gifted singer-songwriter who also happens to be the daughter of the current U.S. Senate Majority Leader. 
We talk about the good and hard parts of growing up in the political spotlight. 
She also shares honestly about learning to live in the world but not be of it, surrounding yourself with people who think differently than you, and finding her own identity and calling as an artist.
I also have to mention that Brittany and her husband Luke are dear friends of my wife and I's.
If you're trying to stay true to who God made you to be in a world full of expectations, this conversation will encourage you.
Listen to Brittany's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Mq2zgB3Rw1wDwWonStjUa

 
Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: 
Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit verneide.com

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