After a near-death experience, how do you return to life? For Micah McElveen, it took almost losing his life to begin to live fully alive. After diving head first into a wave as a teen, Micah found his story taking an unexpected turn due to a near fatal injury. In what can only be explained as a miracle, God gave Micah a second-chance at life and the realization that life was truly a vapor. It was from the difficult journey through the physical, emotional and spiritual pain that God showed Micah the purpose He had for him. Years later, Micah began a world-changing ministry called Vapor that serves the most marginalized and in need people around the globe through clean water, medical care and meeting other physical needs while sharing the gospel. It is through that work and his own story of suffering that Micah has been given a unique perspective on what it means to live fully alive, how to find purpose when life threatens to take it away, and the importance of caring for the least of these in the world. Davey sits down with Micah for an important conversation that will help you look at your own story and know that you are alive to make a difference.   Website: www.micahmcelveen.com ; www.vaporministries.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micahmcelveen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MicahMcElveen/ ; https://www.facebook.com/VprMinistries Book: Dying for Purpose: Light for the Lost, Directions for the Found

"We're letting you go." It's the words no employee wants to hear and yet, job loss is at a staggering high. What do you do when the company you've given your time and talents to tells you they no longer have a place for you? Job loss and unemployment is more than just a financial loss, it can lead to a spectrum of emotional, spiritual and mental pain points as well. Dale Kreienkamp knows all too well about the feelings that can come after being let go, having experienced it not once, but twice in his career as an executive. In this episode, Davey sits down with Dale to talk about how to wrestle through the emotions of losing a job, practical steps to take in the waiting, and how to help those we love who may be going through unemployment. Whether or not you personally are walking through this, you'll want to listen to this episode to gain insight on what to do when life takes an unexpected turn.   Website: www.dalekreienkamp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowLongOLord/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/DaleKreienkamp/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwLNR4ACJ6BA0SOM5ZQTsQ Book: How Long, O Lord, How Long? Devotions for the Unemployed and Those Who Love Them

Have you ever asked yourself how life can be good again after a devastating loss? Have you found yourself having to learn to depend on God in your deepest pain? Author and speaker Lisa Appelo knows all too well what it looks like to search for meaning and joy in life when your world falls apart. In the summer of 2011, she found herself a widow and single mom of seven children after the sudden, tragic loss of her husband, Dan. Davey chats with Lisa about how she walked her children through their own painful grief, how death revealed her idol of self-sufficiency and how she learned to lean on God for everything in her journey towards healing. Whether or not you have lost a spouse, Lisa's wisdom on how pain can shape us and wake us up to eternity is for you. Her story is a reminder, no matter what your pain, that life can be good again.   Website: https://lisaappelo.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaappelo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AppeloLisa Book: Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After it All Falls Apart

For many Americans, the recent headlines about the war in Ukraine came as a shock, but for the people living in the reality of the conflict, life has felt unstable for quite some time. Ukrainian missionaries Yuriy and Madison Perekotiy know firsthand what it is like to live in a place where wars and rumors of wars exist as part of daily life. But when the most recent invasion happened while they were in the United States for a visit, the helplessness of being so far from home and the people they know, love and serve became a difficult reality to bear. In this episode, Davey and Kristi have a candid conversation with the Perekotiy's about what is happening across the globe in Ukraine, the trauma that war can unleash on so many and how others can step in and help, no matter where they are. If you've been watching the news and feeling at a loss as to what to do, you won't want to miss the insight and honesty the Perekotiy's share about how we as believers can help the most vulnerable in the world right now.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theperekotiys/?hl=en

In a world so broken, it is no wonder that division can be seen everywhere, even within the walls of the Church. The past few years especially have shone a light on how pervasive the sin of racism still exists to this day within our communities and within the body of Christ. Through his own personal experiences and his study of God's word, former NFL player turned pastor, Derwin Gray, has a vision for how healing can come where there is so much pain when it comes to the topic of race. The early Church proves that God's desire for His people is diversity and healing our divides is possible through the power of Christ's resurrection. Davey talks with Pastor Derwin Gray about what it looks like to heal our racial divide, encouragement for those who have experienced racial trauma, how to deal with the sin of racism in our hearts and a hope for a future in which we all see the beauty in God's design. Let this conversation embolden you to become an agent of change in your church, your community, and your home.   Website: https://www.derwinlgray.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerwinLGray Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerwinLGray Book: How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, And What the First Christians knew, about Racial Reconciliation

When it comes to our struggles with our emotions, pain and story, one of the most difficult by-products to navigate is the loneliness that we can experience as a result of our journey. A pervasive sense of being unseen and unknown can lead to a deep feeling of hopelessness. With raw honesty, Dr. Mark Mayfield shares his own personal journey in learning how his unhealed emotions led to a feeling of being alone and how finding language to identify what he was experiencing brought him to a place of healing. In this conversation, Davey and Mark sit down to talk about what loneliness is, what it can to do us and how we can find the path out of loneliness. Whether you've felt bouts of loneliness because of the recent pandemic, have felt isolated as a pastor or church leader or if depression and anxiety have made you feel alone, this conversation is for you.   Website: https://drmayfield.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedrmayfield?utm_medium=copy_link Book: The Path Out of Loneliness: Finding and Fostering Connection to God, Ourselves, and One Another https://www.amazon.com/Path-out-Loneliness-Fostering-Connection/dp/1641583398/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YKIZIDPZBWYI&keywords=the+path+out+of+loneliness+by+dr.+mark+mayfield&qid=1645666811&sprefix=dr.+mark+maybe%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1 Resources Mentioned: The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development by Dr. J. Robert Clinton https://www.amazon.com/Making-Leader-Recognizing-Leadership-Development/dp/1612910750/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+making+of+a+leader+j.+robert+clinton&qid=1648179430&sprefix=the+making+of+a+leader%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1

What happens when the excitement of a pregnancy comes to a screeching halt with the words you never expected to hear: Down syndrome? For many parents, it can feel like a life sentence of fear and unknowns. What started out as a grief over the life Misty Snyder was expecting to have with her second-born child, ended up to be one of her greatest gifts. While she wrestled through the anxieties and mourned the expectations of what she thought motherhood of two would be like, Misty has found a richer, more fuller life than she could have ever imagined. She has taken her pain and turned it into a vibrant, encouraging community called Happiness is Down Syndrome to support other parents grappling with the challenges and joys that come with loving a child with Down syndrome. Join Davey and Misty as they talk about what to do when life takes an unexpected turn and how to find happiness in the midst of it. Whether you are a parent of a child with special needs or just know one, this episode will help you see the good in the hardest moments of life.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistycoysnyder/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/happinessisdownsyndrome/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=tHDn13t1Sqo

How can you experience God's breakthrough when your circumstances seem to go from bad to worse? For Traci McCombs, that journey was a long and difficult one as she endured several miscarriages, a season of infertility and a cancer diagnosis while also facing the challenges of being a military spouse. Just when she thought all hope was lost, God broke through in unexpected ways. In this conversation, Davey and Traci sit down to talk about what it can look like to learn to trust God instead of the outcome of our situation and how God's peace and love are available to us no matter what unfolds in our story.   Website: https://www.tracimccombs.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracidmccombs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TraciDMcCombs Twitter: https://twitter.com/_TraciMcCombs Book: My Miscarriage: And Other Uninvited Events https://www.amazon.com/My-Miscarriage-Other-Uninvited-Events/dp/B08ZQDJJN9/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2EI2D5PR5SHWU&keywords=my+miscarriage&qid=1645392546&sprefix=my+miscarriage%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-3

How do we learn to walk with grief? Clarissa Moll has been learning to do just that ever since losing her husband, Rob, in a tragic hiking accident in 2019. Through her pain, Clarissa has seen grief transform her into a more compassionate person while teaching her how to live more fully in the midst of great loss. In this conversation, Davey and Clarissa sit down to talk about what to do with the most intimate, sacred parts of your story, how to transform your trauma into post-traumatic growth and ways to help others who are hurting while still in your own pain.   Website: https://clarissamoll.com Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/mollclarissa/ Clarissa’s book, Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Walking with Grief and Thriving After Loss releases with Tyndale in 2022.

There are certain issues that the church is silent on too often. Whether it’s from fear of controversy or just not knowing what to say, it’s all too easy for many Christians to be afraid of talking about topics that can seem “messy.” Jackie Hill Perry is not one of those people. Having dealt with sexual abuse, pornography, gender confusion, same-sex attraction, and more, Jackie is well versed in these topics that many Christians fear to talk about. And as an author, speaker, poet, and more, Jackie has found herself in a unique position to speak up about these important issues. This week on the Nothing Is Wasted Podcast, Jackie sits down with Davey to share some of her story and how it relates to pain, healing, redemption, and more.   Website: https://jackiehillperry.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiehillperry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MyNameIsJackieHill Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackieHillPerry Latest Book: Holier than Thou: How God’s Holiness Helps Us Trust Him https://www.amazon.com/Holier-Than-Thou-Holiness-Helps/dp/1535975717/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1YSWF5IKMBQSU&keywords=Jackie+hill+perry&qid=1645127236&sprefix=jackie+hill+perry%2Caps%2C314&sr=8-3