Suanne Camfield interviews pastor, author & podcast host Aubrey Sampson on her latest book What We Find in the Dark: Hope, Loss and God's Presence in Grief. In this conversation, Aubrey shares her personal experiences with grief, particularly the loss of her best friend, and how it led to the writing of her book. Aubrey talks honestly and vulnerably about the doubts, disappointments and heartache she faced as she wrestled with the dark nights of grief, but she doesn't leave us there. She shares the "breadcrumbs of hope" that she found even in the darkest times and encourages listeners, especially those experiencing grief, that what we ultimately & always find in the dark is God's presence.

In this episode, Suanne Camfield and actor Chelcie Ross discuss his journey into acting (including the first time he met Gene Hackman, what he's learned from Cate Blanchett and how his role as Eddie Harris in Major League still follows him to this day), what he's learned as a Christian in Hollywood and how persistence and faith always lead the way home.

In this episode, Suanne Camfield, Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith discuss the complexities of youth sports and its impact on families, character development, and parental expectations. They explore the evolution of youth sports culture, the importance of intentional conversations with children, and the need for parents to reflect on their own behaviors and expectations. The discussion emphasizes the significance of shaping children's character through sports and the potential for sports to be a tool for spiritual growth and community building.

Ed & Brian are the co-authors of Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating. Youth Sports

In this episode, host Suanne Camfield interviews Steve Carter, Lead Pastor of Christ Church and author of Grieve, Breathe, Receive. Steve shares his journey of grief after stepping away from Willow Creek, the challenges he faced during a desert season, how he learned to loosen his grip on achievement and begin to hope again. Steve shares how God has brought redemption, healing and joy to his story as he's stepped back in to lead a local church once again.

In this episode, Suanne Camfield and pastor Aaron Foster explore the significance of Lent, sharing personal experiences and reflections on the themes of repentance, confession, humility and intentionality. They discuss why they love Ash Wednesday, the historical context of Lent, the invitation it offers to deepen one's relationship with God, and the importance of being intentional in spiritual practices during this season.

In this conversation, Suanne Camfield interviews Eric Camfield, the Founder & President of Altar Fly Fishing, also her husband of 27 years. Using his experience as a pastor, non-profit leader and transformational life coach, Eric talks about soul health, soul neglect and how understanding life rhythms and naming your desire for change are the first steps in creating the kinds of lives God intended for us. Eric also shares how his own experience with burnout ignited a passion to help others live more intentionally.

In this episode of Deeper Still, Suanne Camfield interviews Pete Stearns, the lead pastor of St. Mark's Community Church in Burlington, NC. Pete opens the episode by sharing an unexpected way his church got involved with relief efforts for Hurricane Helene, what he's discovered about the joys and challenges of becoming a lead pastor and how he's learned to preach without notes.

Suanne & Pete spend the second half of the conversation exploring the concept of sin, reframing its focus from behavior management to understanding it as a sickness form which there is only one cure. Pete emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit, defining the process of sanctification, as the Spirit transforms our hearts and cultivates our character, as well as the need for consistency and community as we find our way.

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Context Setting

02:37 Hurricane Relief Efforts and Community Response

09:00 Transitioning to a New Community and Family Life

13:31 Surprises of Lead Pastorship

18:03 Preaching Without Notes: The Process

22:57 The Theology of Sin: A New Perspective

28:18 Redefining Sin and Its Implications

33:23 The Journey to Freedom from Sin

38:16 Understanding the Role of the Holy Spirit

43:57 Sanctification: A Process of Growth

49:20 The Importance of Bearing Fruit in Community

In this episode, Danielle Schaeffer shares her journey as a parent of a disabled son, how that journey changed her perspective on the world they inhabit together and how her advocacy for the disability community led her to serve in the local church. Danielle also helps educate listeners on proper language surrounding disability as well as how the church can & should lead the way in creating welcoming spaces for all God's people.

Danielle currently serves as the Director of Disability Ministry at Christ Church, a non-denominational church in the suburbs of Chicago, and is pursuing her Masters of Divinity degree from Fuller Seminary.