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:

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In this episode of the GOA Speakers Podcast, hosts Abigail Garrett and Greg Oliver sit down with author and Bible teacher Margaret Feinberg for a powerful conversation on experiencing Scripture, walking through suffering, and discovering the practical presence of the Holy Spirit.

Margaret shares how her curiosity led her to shepherds, beekeepers, fishermen on the Sea of Galilee, and olive growers in Croatia to better understand biblical imagery. She opens up about her cancer journey, the tension between clinging to crisis vs. clinging to Christ, and how the Holy Spirit meets us in adversity. Margaret also talks about her newest book, The God to Know, her upcoming Proverbs study, and her slow-thinking, precise-writing process.

Timed Highlights:
00:08 Meet Margaret Feinberg and her immersive approach to Scripture
02:40 Traveling the agrarian world of the Bible
04:38 The shepherdess in Alaska who changed everything
10:45 From magazine intern to full-time writer and speaker
11:59 The love story: moving to Alaska after six weeks
16:29 Writing about the Holy Spirit from Genesis to Pentecost
19:16 Cancer, suffering, and the “fellowship of the afflicted”
21:55 Clinging to the crisis vs. clinging to Christ
23:00 Repainting the house as a prophetic act of hope
24:33 Cancer-free today and navigating long-term effects
28:03 What she wants every audience to walk away with
31:18 New Proverbs Bible study and her long-haul creative process

Connect with Margaret:
Website: margaretfeinberg.com
Email list: hello@margaretfeinberg.com
Social: @mafeinberg

Connect with GOA Speakers:
Website: goaspeakers.com

Podcast Studio and Producer:

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Iranian-born pastor, speaker, and author David Nasser joins the GOA Speakers Podcast to share his powerful journey from fleeing the 1979 Iranian Revolution to finding refuge, faith, and purpose in the United States.

Bullied as a teenage refugee in Texas, David chased popularity and approval until a persistent youth group and one faithful friend introduced him to the gospel. His decision to follow Christ cost him his home and family acceptance, but ultimately led to the salvation of his parents and siblings in a series of miraculous moments, including his mother’s near-death experience on the operating table.

David also unpacks how a good God can allow suffering, shares what it means to live a crucified life, talks about his books Jumping Through Fires and A Call to Die, and reflects on his calling as a missionary to America.

Timed highlights:

0:41 Introducing pastor and author David Nasser
1:40 Escaping Iran and seeking asylum
3:42 Landing in Texas near Fort Hood
4:50 Bullying, loneliness, and feeling unwanted
6:59 Reinventing himself to fit in
8:32 A smoke session turns into a church invitation
9:14 Meeting Larry Noh and the youth group that pursued him
10:09 Eight weeks of Monday night visits and gospel conversations
12:10 Conversion, baptism, and being kicked out of his home
13:35 One by one, his family comes to Christ
15:05 His mom’s heart surgery and his dad’s breaking point
19:59 Flatline, a blinking red light, and crying out to Jesus
23:12 Two heart surgeries: physical and spiritual
26:03 Why he keeps telling his story after four decades
30:17 Sent from the 10/40 window to reach America
32:10 Responding to “How can a good God allow bad things?”
43:28 His books, ministry, and upcoming movie project
48:52 Where to find and follow David online

For more about GOA Speakers and David Nasser: https://goaspeakers.com/speakers/david-nasser/

Podcast Studio: ItsYourShow.co

Comedian and speaker Kerri Pomarolli joins the GOA Speakers Podcast to share her wild journey from chasing a Hollywood Walk of Fame star to becoming a full-time clean comic and outspoken Christian. Kerri talks about her early days on The Tonight Show, touring with big-name Christian artists, her powerful pro-life testimony through her daughter Ruby, walking through divorce with grace, and battling breast cancer with faith and humor.

If you care about calling, resilience, and how God can turn pain into ministry (and great material), this one’s for you.

Timed highlights:
0:57 – From musical theater and Hollywood to God calling her into stand-up
4:31 – The Matt Damon “restraining order” joke in The Tonight Show green room
5:46 – Playing Britney Spears and Tonya Harding on late night TV
7:39 – Soap operas, films, and that 2 a.m. alien movie role
9:36 – Touring with Newsboys, Dove Awards, and misidentifying Casting Crowns’ Mark
11:19 – Being the only single on a marriage cruise
12:15 – Bus touring with Candace Cameron Bure (and her very healthy snacks)
13:34 – Ruby’s diagnosis, 80% abortion rate, and why Kerri fights for life
17:37 – Ruby’s healing, personality, and White House letter
18:20 – Raising two daughters in ministry and show business
20:07 – Being one of the first women on Dry Bar Comedy
21:20 – Earning “bro respect” in the comedy club
22:39 – Two comedians, one marriage, and an eventual heartbreaking divorce
26:15 – Turning divorce into jokes, co-parenting, and staying family
27:49 – Breast cancer diagnosis, peace from God, and miracle moments
30:07 – Laughing through treatment and raising money for breast cancer
32:07 – Why ongoing struggle can still be a testimony
34:12 – Isaiah 43, Psalms, and obeying nudges to pray for strangers

To learn more about GOA and Kerri:
https://goaspeakers.com/speakers/kerri-pomarolli/

Professional Monster Jam driver and Guinness World Record holder Bryce Kenny joins the GOA Speakers Podcast to talk about identity, calling, and living “custom built” for what God designed you to do.

From drag racing at 300 mph to becoming the Mohawk Warrior, Bryce shares how he rebuilt his identity in Christ, navigated the “death of a dream,” and now helps corporations, churches, and families shift into a new gear in life. He also unpacks his pediatric cancer ministry, Live Like Warriors, and what it looks like to live with bold faith in high-risk environments.

Timed Highlights:
0:07 Abigail, Greg, and Bryce set the stage
1:54 Monster trucks, personas, and identity challenges
3:34 Leaving the Mohawk Warrior era and grieving a role
6:28 Breaking 100 mph in a monster truck for Guinness World Records 8:33 Life on the road, family, and being the “cool dad”
10:42 The winding path: soccer injury, drag racing, corporate recruiting, Monster Jam
15:10 Bryce’s “faith gage” for fear, anxiety, and high-risk moments
18:34 The GEAR framework for high performers
21:59 “Custom Built”: how God designs our calling
29:22 Live Like Warriors and blessing pediatric cancer families
34:08 Books, contracts, and what’s next for Bryce
35:48 How to book Bryce through GOA Speakers

For more on GOA Speakers and Bryce Kenny, visit; https://goaspeakers.com/speakers/bryce-kenny/

Actress, screenwriter, and producer Masey McLain joins the GOA Speakers Podcast to share how God led her from the track and basketball court to film sets, and ultimately to her breakout role as Rachel Joy Scott in I’m Not Ashamed.

Masey unpacks how God used rejection, hidden struggles, and “almost” opportunities to shape her character, deepen her dependence on Him, and clarify what kingdom she’s really building. She also explains how storytelling, screenwriting, and the idea of the “fatal flaw” help her call students and audiences to courageous, faith-filled choices.

Timed Highlights:
00:08 GOA Speakers Podcast intro and Masey’s multifaceted creative work
01:43 From sports to the stage: the school play that changed everything
03:42 Discovering film acting and “feeling the Lord’s pleasure” in her calling
06:08 The year-long audition journey for I’m Not Ashamed
10:24 “You should only play mean girls”: a painful early audition moment
12:45 The sandwich-making executive producer and God’s intervention in casting
15:11 An unexpected masterclass email from Renee Zellweger
16:57 Resonating deeply with Rachel Joy Scott’s desire to make an impact
18:43 Playing the rebel in The Baxters and the limits of method acting
22:12 What Masey loves to speak on: storytelling, screenwriting, and faith
24:10 The “fatal flaw” in every character and why your choices define your story
27:13 High school loneliness, hidden eating struggles, and a mirror moment with God
30:37 Learning to choose trust when circumstances do not get easier
32:04 Brutal near-misses on Nashville and questioning God’s call
35:24 “Whose kingdom are you building?” – a confronting word from the Lord
37:32 The Gideon fleece, a Papa John’s commercial, and a casting director’s prophecy
41:26 Gifts as a means of sanctification more than success
42:38 Soul on Fire on Netflix and its surprising impact
43:24 Writing One More Christmas with Taylor Kalupa for Great American Family
44:40 A new women’s conference message and invitation to connect with Masey

Learn more about GOA Speakers and Masey McLain at:
https://goaspeakers.com/speakers/masey-mclain/