

The Nothing Is Wasted Podcast
That Sounds Fun Network
The Nothing is Wasted podcast explores the deep impact of trauma, loss, grief, and tragedy, while providing listeners with the hope and healing of Jesus. Born from Host Davey Blackburn’s own story of trauma and grief after the tragic loss of his wife Amanda and unborn child during a home invasion, this show features powerful stories of resilience and faith and practical tools to navigate pain and heartache. Listen each week for encouragement and insight as guests share how they’ve found that even in life’s darkest, most tragic moments, pain can lead to purpose and with God–nothing is wasted.
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Apr 5, 2018 • 59min
Episode 22 - Daniel & Brittany Brooker
Daniel and Brittany found each other in the midst of their pain, and before long their two families became one. They sat down with Davey and Kristi for a conversation on loss, remarriage, blending families, and more.
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Mar 22, 2018 • 1h 10min
Episode 21 - Jake Baird
Have you ever wondered what it would take to have the faith to walk through unforeseen and unexpected tragedy? How could you possibly stand in the face of heartache and loss and say that God is good? On this episode, Jake and Davey talk about what it's like to walk through difficult seasons, loss, and what it takes to stay faithful to God even in the midst of unthinkable pain. Jake shares his story authentically and with the hope of helping other people learn to truly heal and find purpose in their own pain.
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Mar 8, 2018 • 1h 13min
Episode 20 - Elliott Park
You may not know Elliott Park's name, but you've probably heard his work. Elliott's songs have been sung on the hallowed stage of the Ryman Opry Theater, as well as on major network programs like “Late Night With David Letterman”, and “The Late Late Show” with Craig Ferguson. In 2006, his song “I Loved Her First” hit #1 on Billboard and R&R Magazines. On this episode, Davey and Elliott talk about the heights and depths of success and following Jesus from the highs of a billboard number one hit, into the depths of depression, and back out again.
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Feb 22, 2018 • 1h 9min
Episode 19 - Brian Cromer
Brian is the Lead Pastor of Queen City Church, a church plant located in Cincinatti, OH. He recently moved his family to a brand new city to follow God's calling to build a church and reach all people and teach them to have a relationship with God that gets better and better. In this episode Brian and Davey talk about the challenges of building church - parachuting into unknown territory with the gospel, parenting in the midst of ministry and battling storms of parenting a child with special needs.
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Feb 8, 2018 • 1h 13min
Episode 18- Todd & Kathy Erb pt. 2
Three years ago Todd walked into his house to find his worst nightmare and had his entire life turned upside down in a moment. Kathy had her life turned upside down almost eight years ago when she lost her husband in an instant. Both Todd & Kathy have walked through devastating loss and grief - hear how their stories collide and how they are seeking to find purpose and follow Jesus in the midst of the unexpected and unimaginable.
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Jan 25, 2018 • 1h 11min
Episode 17 - Todd & Kathy Erb pt. 1
Three years ago Todd walked into his house to find his worst nightmare and had his entire life turned upside down in a moment. Kathy had her life turned upside down almost eight years ago when she lost her husband in an instant. Both Todd & Kathy have walked through devastating loss and grief - hear how their stories collide and how they are seeking to find purpose and follow Jesus in the midst of the unexpected and unimaginable.
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Jan 11, 2018 • 1h 5min
Episode 16 - Joe & Shannon Zimmerman
Learn more about their story of faith and how they learned to walk with God in seasons where things didn't go as planned. To hear the bold way that they trust God and how they learned to lean on Him in the toughest of times will encourage and challenge you - no matter what season you're in.
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Dec 28, 2017 • 1h 19min
Episode 15 - The End of the Year Best of Spectacular
When you can't pick just one favorite podcast episode ... you pick 5! And when you can't pick one topic to talk about ... you pick as many as you can fit into the hour! We had a blast recording the podcast these last 6 months and we want to celebrate by sharing some of our favorite moments and answer some of your questions! Don't miss the Nothing is Wasted Podcast End of the Year Best of Spectacular!
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Dec 14, 2017 • 33min
Episode 14 - Trevor Bayne
Ever since he started driving go-karts at the age of 5, Nascar driver Trevor Bayne's life has been about racing. He's pretty good at it, too. In 2011, Trevor became the youngest driver ever to win the Daytona 500. Trevor knows where his ability and successes come from, and he's always quick to give God the glory with every win
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Nov 30, 2017 • 58min
Episode 13 - Andrew Collins & Jameel McGee pt. 2
Andrew & Jameel's story of brokenness and bitterness turned to forgiveness and friendship will shift your perspective on what reconciliation really means. In part one, Andrew & Jameel talk through the story of how they met and the road that started with pain, hurt, lies and ends with restoration and healing.
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