In this powerful conversation, GOA Speakers Podcast hosts Abigail Garrett and Greg Oliver sit down with speaker, author, and Nothing Is Wasted Ministries founder Davey Blackburn. Davey shares the heartbreaking story of losing his wife Amanda in a random home invasion and the long, messy road of grief, doubt, wrestling with God, and ultimately discovering purpose in deep pain.

He unpacks how Nothing Is Wasted Ministries was born, why we can’t heal in isolation, and how their Pain to Purpose course is helping people in churches, prisons, and on campuses move from survival mode to true healing. Davey also tells the remarkable story of how he met his wife Christy, blended their families, and continues to walk out redemption in real time.

If you’ve ever asked, “Where are you, God?” in the middle of suffering, this episode will help you reframe the question and see how God can work with both the sweet and the bitter to create something beautiful over time.

Timed Highlights:
0:00 – Intro: Abigail and Greg welcome guest Davey Blackburn
1:10 – Life on 13 acres, homestead living, and “When You Give Your Wife Some Land”
4:05 – What Nothing Is Wasted Ministries does and the Pain to Purpose course
7:55 – Planting a church in Indianapolis and the dream beginning to take off
10:40 – November 10, 2015: The morning Amanda was killed and Davey’s world changed
15:55 – Wrestling with grief, functional theology, and learning to trust God again
20:30 – Choosing to lean into pain instead of numbing it, and how God met Davy there
24:40 – The role of the Big C Church, counselors, and guides in accelerated healing
28:20 – Content, community, and coaching: the ecosystem of Nothing Is Wasted
31:10 – Matching people “pain point for pain point” with specialized coaches
35:00 – Why we must wrestle with God and ask better questions in suffering

Guest Links & Socials:
Davey Blackburn Instagram/Facebook: @daveyblackburn
Website: https://daveyblackburn.com
Nothing Is Wasted Ministries Website: https://nothingiswasted.com
Social: @nothingiswastedministries

GOA Speakers Website: https://goaspeakers.com

Podcast Studio Website: ItsYourShow.co

On this episode of the GOA Speakers Podcast, Abigail Garrett and Greg Oliver sit down with Dr. Jimmy Sites: preacher, theologian, best-selling author, award‑winning TV producer, and lifelong outdoorsman.

Jimmy shares how he started preaching at age four on a milk crate, spent over a decade earning his doctorate in theology, and eventually became one of the top outdoor TV hosts in the world. He unpacks the difference between Western and Eastern views of faith, describes life‑changing tours through Israel and the biblical world, and tells a jaw‑dropping story about nearly crossing paths with head‑shrinking cannibals in the Amazon.

They also dive into his musical roots, his unexpected connection to Elvis, producing spiritual outdoor television, writing books on faith and spiritual warfare, and his new competition series Basecamp 101 that’s training the next generation in outdoor skills and character.

Perfect for pastors, church leaders, outdoorsmen, and anyone who wants to see how God weaves calling, creativity, and courage into a single life.

Timed highlights:
00:00 – Welcome to the GOA Speakers Podcast and intro of Dr. Jimmy Sites
02:10 – Preaching at age four on a milk crate in rural Arkansas
07:45 – Small‑town churches, wasps in the pulpit, and “McDonald’s church” stories
12:30 – 12 years of study: Greek, Hebrew, and earning a doctorate in theology
18:40 – How Eastern vs. Western thinking shapes our view of conversion
24:10 – Why the spiritual “valleys” matter more than the mountaintops
28:00 – Leading tours to Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and seeing Scripture come alive
34:20 – The story behind Spiritual Outdoor Adventures TV and reaching unchurched men
42:30 – From unknown host to North American Outdoor Sportsman of the Year
47:50 – Folk music roots, Elvis in Arkansas, and growing up in a musical family
54:00 – Producing and writing in Nashville, guitars that end up on the big stage
59:20 – Inside his books: Heart of the Outdoors Bible, Legend of Indian Rock Cave
1:04:10 – Decoys of Deception and how Satan “hunts” us with spiritual decoys
1:11:30 – Progressive Christianity, Gnosticism, and discernment in the church
1:18:00 – Basecamp 101: a big‑budget outdoor competition show for teens
1:24:00 – Sneaking a 12‑year‑old into the cast and the social experiment that followed
1:29:00 – What’s next for Jimmy and where to find his resources and YouTube channel

Guest Website:
jimmysites.com

Guest TV show / ministry site:
spiritualoutdooradventures.org

GOA Website::
goaspeakers.com

Podcast Filmed and Produced by:

ItsYourShow.co

Pastor, author, and speaker Joshua Shaw joins hosts Abigail Garrett and Greg Oliver to share his journey from the heavy metal scene in Colorado to pastoring Vineyard LA on the West Side of Los Angeles—one of the most secular corners of the country.

Josh talks about his radical conversion, planting a church in Denver, moving to LA for his wife’s health, and leading a historic Vineyard church in a post-Christian culture that’s surprisingly curious about Jesus. He unpacks his passion for millennials and Gen Z, his Masterclass on Faith discipleship curriculum, and his upcoming book, “Practicing the Supernatural.”

You’ll also hear how he and his wife navigate marriage, mental health, and terminal illness, plus a look at new projects like “Keep Christianity Weird” and an AI-powered tool to help pastors get back to real ministry.

Timed Highlights:

0:00 Intro – GOA Speakers Podcast

0:07 Meet Pastor and author Joshua Shaw

1:06 Colorado roots and radical conversion from heavy metal

4:38 Moving to Southern California for his wife’s health

5:28 Becoming millennial senior pastor at the first Vineyard church

6:50 Raising kids and doing ministry in secular West LA

8:01 How Josh met his wife and the 11 rejections

10:18 Pastoring in a curious, post-Christian environment

12:52 Vineyard LA’s size limits and adding services

14:46 Why Josh focuses on millennials and Gen Z

18:08 Creating Masterclass on Faith for new believers

21:18 COVID hits as Masterclass launches

22:52 Book preview: Practicing the Supernatural

25:18 Charismatic sacramentalism and healing prayer

25:49 Speaking with his wife on mental health and marriage

26:51 The “king’s table” for men and healthy male friendships

30:15 Keep Christianity Weird curriculum and podcast

31:30 Pastoring with ADHD and building tools for leaders

33:30 AI app to help pastors focus on people, not paperwork

35:10 Where to find Joshua Shaw online

36:11 Outro – GOA Speakers Podcast

Find Joshua online:
Website: https://joshuashaw.co
Church: Vineyard LA (West Los Angeles)

More from GOA Speakers:
https://goaspeakers.com

Podcast Studio and Producer:

ItsYourShow.co