He also explains the powerful meaning behind his book title “Bury Me in a Dirty Suit,” why courage is a choice, and how God turned one of America’s darkest days into a launching pad for his life’s purpose—calling men into fierce, biblical faith and into the arena against real-world evil like child sex trafficking.

Timed highlights:
 00:00 – Intro to GOA Speakers Podcast; meet former Secret Service agent and 9/11 survivor Darin Kinder
 03:00 – Small‑town Virginia, parents’ example of service, and a front-row seat to his mom’s faith through divorce
 08:00 – Coming to genuine faith in high school and the love‑at‑first‑date story at James Madison University
 12:30 – From history teacher and basketball coach to Secret Service candidate after a “divine appointment”
 16:30 – What it really takes to become a Secret Service agent: testing, vetting, and seven months of training
 21:00 – 9/11 morning: Secret Service office in 7 World Trade Center and realizing “we’re under attack”
 26:00 – Inside the chaos: climbing Trade Center stairs, the second plane overhead, and choosing to stay in the fight
 31:00 – Fire everywhere: cars, paper, ammo cooking off—and four agents figuring out how to run a firetruck
 36:00 – The alleyway moment: choking in the dust, seeing a shaft of light, and calling people to “follow my voice”
 40:00 – From Ground Zero to the gospel: coming to Christ filthy, wounded, and taken as you are
 44:00 – Clean suits vs. dirty suits: the scene that inspired “Bury Me in a Dirty Suit” and a life of mission
 48:00 – Fierce Faith, book two ideas, and Darin’s heart for younger men and dads in the grind today
 51:00 – Where to find Darin online and how to bring him to your church, men’s group, or event

Socials and links:
Darin Kinder
    Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn: @DarinKinder
    Faith/ministry site: https://fierce-faith.com
    Speaking site: https://DarinKitner.com

GOA Speakers
    Booking & info: https://goaspeakers.com

Podcast Production: 
    ItsYourShow.co

Timed Highlights:
 0:00:02 – Welcome to the GOA Speakers Podcast and introduction of guest Shari Rigby
 0:01:15 – Shari’s 10-year journey with GOA and growth of the speaking industry
 0:04:10 – Growing up in Cooperstown, ND, early faith, and love for movies and storytelling
 0:08:20 – Teenage years in Phoenix: abusive relationship, rock ’n’ roll, and becoming a mom at 16
 0:12:45 – Leaving an abusive marriage, single motherhood, abortion, and crying out to God
 0:16:30 – Meeting Matt, encountering grace at Calvary Chapel, and a new life in Christ
 0:20:40 – From church coffee shop to first commercial: God opens a door into entertainment
 0:24:30 – Mentorship on set, Jim Caviezel/John Kirby connection, and acting class “holy ground”
 0:28:00 – Birth and growth of Women in My World and discipling women in the industry
 0:31:10 – October Baby, sharing her post-abortive testimony, and saying yes to ministry
 0:34:20 – Immersive Dolby Atmos audio dramas, Western project, and Defiant Ones concept
 0:37:10 – Ultimate Romance, pregnancy resource centers, and where to connect with Shari online

Links & Socials:

 Shari Rigby

    Instagram: @ShariRigby

    Facebook: @ShariRigby

Websites

    The Women in My World: https://thewomeninmyworld.org

    Beautifully Flawed Productions: https://beautifullyflawedproductions.com

    GOA Speakers: https://goaspeakers.com
    Podcast Producers: ItsYourShow.co

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

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

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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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:

ItsYourShow.co

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

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/

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/

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/

We also dive into Jesus’ model for rest, the alabaster woman, corporate burnout, and the surprising strength that comes with emotional honesty—for men and women alike.

Listen now to be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to live with deeper rest and a more authentic, fully known life.

Timed Highlights: 

00:08 – Meet Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
01:32 – 25 years in internal medicine, ER, and ICU
02:46 – The crossroads: leaving traditional medicine
03:46 – Sacred Rest, Jesus, and burnout-proof living
04:43 – COVID, corporate burnout, and global invitations
06:00 – Women of Joy and the Sacred Rest theme
07:27 – From Sacred Rest to Being Fully Known
10:35 – Performance culture vs producing real fruit
13:45 – Beholding, becoming, belonging
16:29 – The cost of not being truly known
19:07 – Emotional rest for men
22:13 – Saundra’s personal rest rhythms
25:44 – The alabaster woman and radical discernment
28:16 – Sharing biblical truth in corporate spaces
31:06 – Serving pregnancy resource centers and fundraising

Links: Learn more about GOA Speakers: https://goaspeakers.com
Connect with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: https://ichoosemybestlife.com

She walks us through her journey from aspiring high school music teacher to signed recording artist in Nashville, her EP “Different Kind of Water,” her nonprofit The Asaph Project, and her passion for helping believers find hope in suffering, hear God’s voice above the cultural noise, and live out courageous compassion in a broken world.

If you’ve ever wrestled with suffering, purpose, or how to do justice and love mercy in everyday life, this conversation will deeply encourage you.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro to GOA Speakers Podcast and Ginny Owens

01:00 – Moving to Nashville, Belmont, and early career dreams

02:15 – Rejected from teaching jobs and invitation to sing at church

03:40 – Demo recordings and first interest from music industry

04:50 – Signing with BMG and Rocketown; debut album background

05:45 – Losing her sight at three and her parents’ response

07:15 – Hardest part of blindness: people’s reactions

08:40 – Mom’s counsel and roots of “Singing in the Dark”

09:25 – Bullying, being left out, and growing compassion for outsiders

11:45 – EP “Different Kind of Water” and the woman at the well

13:20 – Writing songs for both Christian and non-believing friends

14:55 – Debuting new music in Nashville; long creative process

16:55 – Launching The Asaph Project for worship leaders

18:35 – Planning worship liturgy with theological depth

19:15 – Need for new worship themes: work, repentance, justice, forgiveness

20:45 – Why Ginny went to seminary and moved to NYC

21:50 – Studying under Tim Keller and key lessons on culture and identity

25:50 – Keller’s cancer journey and learning to trust God in suffering

27:55 – Speaking, retreats, and opening Scripture with people

29:20 – “Love Be the Loudest”: hearing God above the noise

30:15 – Hope in suffering and the promise of Romans 8:28

33:10 – New book “Courageous Compassion”: doing justice and loving mercy

35:10 – New worship music coming and where to connect with Ginny

https://goaspeakers.com/speakers/ginny-owens/

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In this episode, Michele talks about:
• Her start in the Jesus Movement and recording on the early Praise albums
• Insecurity about songwriting and encouragement for young writers
• Life on the road, burnout, and why she took 10 years off from touring
• The hidden shame of an abortion at 17 and finally bringing it into the light
• How Jesus led her through real, practical restoration over a decade
• Her vivid dream of her aborted son and the song that came from it
• Serving crisis pregnancy centers and helping women find hope
• Her upcoming allegorical novel and a possible film adaptation

If you or someone you love has walked through abortion, trauma, or deep shame, this conversation offers a tender and practical picture of how God patiently restores and heals.

00:00 – Intro to the GOA Speakers Podcast

00:07 – Meet Michele Pillar: artist, author, Grammy-nominated singer

01:08 – Early days of the Jesus Movement and Calvary Chapel

03:48 – Christian music takes off and Michele signs with Sparrow

07:52 – Why she walked away from 200 concerts a year for 10 years

09:40 – How she actually did “restoration” with Jesus, step by step

14:02 – Chaotic childhood, alcoholic mom, praying under the bed

16:43 – Pregnant at 17, Roe v. Wade, and the abortion clinic

18:10 – Coming to Christ three weeks after the abortion

19:59 – Why crisis pregnancy centers are so important to her

20:44 – Sharing her story on the Dr. Phil Show and talking about Jesus

22:56 – The dream: a field of children and meeting her son

26:26 – God says, “It’s time for you to be whole”

27:28 – What wholeness in Christ feels like after deep shame

31:33 – The Clothesline Conference: women “hanging shame on the line”

35:20 – Connecting Mary’s unexpected pregnancy to women in crisis today

37:31 – New projects: fantasy allegory, film hopes, and TV series

https://goaspeakers.com/speakers/michele-pillar/ 

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From starting Sanctus Real in a high-school basement to stepping away at the height of success, Matt opens up about the cost of calling, the conversation with his wife that birthed the song Lead Me, and their journey with their son Bowen’s congenital heart disease. He also shares how God led him into pro-life advocacy, fatherhood resources, and a new season of songwriting and speaking.

Listen in for an honest look at what it means to lead your family well, cherish the days God gives, and fight for your marriage, your children, and your faith.

Timed highlights:

0:00 – Intro: Welcome to the GOA Speakers Podcast  

0:30 – Meet Matt Hammitt: Grammy-nominated artist, author, and speaker  

1:00 – Starting Sanctus Real at 16 in a basement in Toledo  

2:40 – Life on the road: 150–200 dates a year and a growing family at home  

4:20 – The tension: Band dream vs. family dream  

6:00 – Stepping away from Sanctus Real in 2016 to prioritize family  

7:28 – The story behind Lead Me: “We need to talk”  

9:00 – Sarah’s words: “I need you to lead me” and the first draft of the song  

10:10 – Why good intentions are worthless until they become action  

11:36 – Lead Me’s success and the irony of being gone more than ever  

12:27 – Bowen’s birth, diagnosis, and first open-heart surgery  

13:40 – Number one song on radio and a son fighting for his life  

14:51 – Walking with other families who left the hospital empty-handed  

16:02 – Bowen today: third surgery, thriving at 15, and living day by day  

18:05 – Pressure to end Bowen’s life and choosing to fight for him  

19:20 – Becoming an advocate for life and partnering with pregnancy centers  

21:57 – Dare To Be A Dad: practical curriculum for fathers in crisis  

23:00 – Parenting teens and staying present in a new season  

24:10 – Intentional trips with each child and staying connected on the road  

25:58 – Days God Gave: the heart behind Matt’s new single  

27:00 – Fans’ real-life family videos and the power of legacy  

29:01 – Signing with Gotee Records and a new songwriting season  

29:40 – Writing for other artists, including the song Testimony  

31:20 – Matt’s heart to serve ministries, pro-life events, and men’s conferences  

31:50 – 30 years of Sanctus Real and a new song with both lead singers  

33:02 – Closing thoughts and how to book Matt Hammitt  

Follow Matt: https://goaspeakers.com/speakers/matt-hammitt-booking-agency/

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JJ shares how an improv class she took as a “cheaper alternative to therapy” accidentally launched her stand-up career, how comedy became a lifeline in seasons of depression and relapse, and why telling the truth about your insecurities can be one of the most healing things you ever do.

She also opens up about her journey through rehab, navigating an eating disorder and severe depression, growing up as the granddaughter of legendary worship leader Cliff Barrows (Billy Graham’s longtime music leader), and how she reconciled the cost of ministry with the impact it had on her family.

Now a mom, JJ talks about how motherhood has reshaped her art, her comedy, and her sense of calling, and shares her dream for a “Mom Brain Comedy Tour” that helps parents laugh from a place of real-life experience and solidarity.

If you’ve ever wrestled with mental health, faith, calling, or parenting, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone and that there is hope, help, and even humor in the process.

Timed highlights:
0:00 – Welcome to the GOA Speakers Podcast
0:06 – Meet JJ Barrows: comedian, author, mixed media artist, and mom
1:06 – What is a mixed media artist, really?
2:01 – From still life to abstract: how JJ fell in love with the process of painting
3:30 – Etsy shops, pipe cleaners, and party headpieces
4:14 – Art, motherhood, and creativity with a toddler in the craft room
5:22 – How searching for “alternatives to therapy” led JJ to a stand-up class
7:55 – “I just needed therapy and couldn’t afford it” – when honesty becomes comedy
10:18 – Why truth-based humor connects so deeply
13:52 – Seeing God’s hand in an “accidental” comedy career
17:04 – The pressure of being a clean comic and a woman comedian, especially in church spaces
19:09 – Facing audiences who show up thinking “prove you’re funny”
19:51 – Rehab at 23: depression, eating disorders, and being tired of waking up
21:40 – The Chicago flight, “Da Bears,” and a surprising spark of hope
25:59 – Why most healing is not a one-night miracle
27:55 – Making room in the church for therapy, medication, and slow journeys
28:30 – Growing up as Cliff Barrows’ granddaughter and a pastor’s kid
29:50 – The hidden cost of global ministry on family life
33:42 – A teddy bear in rehab and a breakthrough in feeling seen
36:03 – The woman hiding behind a neighbor’s house, a violent home, and “His Eye Is on the Sparrow”
38:40 – Letting go of resentment and embracing a complicated legacy
39:47 – The changing stigma around therapy and mental health in the church
41:36 – Why asking for help is actually a sign of strength
42:12 – How JJ’s ministry and motherhood are shaped by her family story
42:37 – Labor, delivery, and discovering how universal “mom stories” really are
44:12 – The vision for the Mom Brain Comedy Tour
45:40 – Why parents laugh hardest at what they have lived through
47:47 – Final encouragements and where to find JJ online

More about JJ:  https://goaspeakers.com/speakers/jj-barrows/

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From training like an elite gymnast in his 40s to praying mid–course on national television, Travis gives an honest, behind–the–scenes look at Ninja Warrior, talks about turning the show into a mission field, and explains how every person can impact others right where they are.

Timed Highlights:  

0:00 – Welcome to the GOA Speakers Podcast and introduction of Travis Rosen  

1:45 – From retired gymnast and couch potato to Ninja Warrior hopeful  

3:30 – Getting on Season 2 and the early days of American Ninja Warrior  

5:00 – Competing as one of the oldest athletes and earning the “Ageless Wonder” nickname  

7:10 – Inside Travis’s diverse and intense training regimen  

9:00 – No practice runs allowed and competing before ninja gyms existed  

11:15 – How faith led Travis into Ninja Warrior and kept him going  

14:00 – The Season 10 Vegas finals injury and wrestling with “God, why?”  

17:50 – Turning adversity into impact and inspiring others through recovery  

20:10 – A mid–course prayer that changed everything on a brutal obstacle  

22:50 – Treating the show as a mission field and praying with injured competitors  

25:20 – Pre–competition prayer huddles and surprising responses from non–believers  

28:40 – The long–awaited “ninja book” Travis is writing  

30:10 – Pull up numbers, new injuries, and aging as a former elite athlete  

33:00 – Why you do not need a TV show to make a real impact on people

More about Travis: https://goaspeakers.com/speakers/travis-rosen/

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