The Nothing Is Wasted Podcast

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Clintonhttps://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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems like every day we hear about yet another abuse of power from a political, spiritual or business leader. It can make you wonder how many people saw something before the ultimate downfall. For Tiffany Bluhm, there was not only the pain of witnessing an abuse of power but also the pain of remaining unheard even after she spoke up against the injustice she saw. In this episode, Tiffany and Davey talk about what we can do when we come face to face with an abuse of power either as a victim or a bystander and how we can all work together to follow Christ's example of honoring every human being irregardless of status in power structures. Learning to boldly speak up, whatever our position may be, is an invitation from Jesus to promote justice and recognize the Imago Dei in each and every person.   Website: https://www.tiffanybluhm.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TiffanyABluhm/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tiffanybluhm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm/ Book:Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and How Everyone Can Speak Up: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1587434784/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=tiffanybluhm-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1587434784&linkId=a06bd73b73edc18d0d8e3e19c7b3b643 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you find purpose in pain that seems to have no end in sight? Pastor and former athlete Jesse Bradley found himself facing that question when anti-malaria drugs sent him on a ten year journey of healing from chronic pain and health issues. Jesse sat down with Davey to have a conversation about what it looks like to find purpose in our pain when it doesn't seem to be getting better. It was in the hardships of that experience as well as others that Jesse found his true path towards healing and becoming a conduit of healing for others. His journey has included being a child of divorce, fostering and adoption in his own family as well as becoming a pastor passionate about sharing the love and truth of the gospel. This conversation will inspire you towards hope and healing no matter what pain you are facing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when the place that is supposed to be a source of comfort ends up causing you some of the greatest pain of your life? The avenue God created for both healing and sharing the good news of the gospel can sometimes be where many of us are intentionally or unintentionally wounded by the people within its doors. In this episode, Davey sits down with author Catherine McNiel as she tenderly shares her experience with being wounded by the Church. As a young girl, Catherine felt completely abandoned by the community she once knew and found herself grappling well into adulthood with how to trust again in the context of Church. Where fear threatened to keep her isolated, God offered her another way, the way of love. No matter what the cause of church hurt may be, accepting God's invitation into love and freedom rather than fear and distrust is the only way forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When trauma enters our lives, it can be difficult to imagine a life beyond the pain and brokenness that we see. Many of us turn to the coping mechanisms we have learned over the years in hopes of finding relief from the hurt. Yet often, we can find ourselves abandoning the one thing that can help put the broken pieces back together: connection. In this episode, Davey sits down with Dr. Curt Thompson, author and psychiatrist, to discuss what healing looks like in the context of community and how hope can be found as we connect with one another in the midst of our painful stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices