Rodney Olsen Podcasts

Les Watson has worked extensively throughout Australia and South East Asia, helping people claim back time. He says that he can help us all gain back an hour a day. Thanks to his expertise in time management, Les has earned the nickname “Time Lord”. On Bleeding Daylight, we touch on some of those skills, but we also spend time exploring how he exit…

Amanda Blackwood is a trauma recovery mentor, public speaker, podcaster and has authored over a dozen books. Much of the help she offers others, comes from the experience of overcoming her own trauma. WEBLINKS The Survivors Podcast Growth from Darkness Podcast Detailed Pieces Growth from Darkness Facebook Instagram Amanda Blackwood the Survivor…

Britt Mooney has been a teacher, he’s worked alongside his wife in Korea as a missionary. He’s an author and a church planter. He’s also the host of the Kingdom Over Coffee podcast. Even though many people of faith are left shaking their heads at the state of the world today, Britt believes that in the face of the tragedy and hate all over the glob…

Born in Ukraine to a Russian mother and Ukrainian father, Natasha Levai has seen her life follow many twists and turns. Growing up she experienced everything from atheism to witchcraft. Her life looks very different these days. She is now married with a child and together with her husband, is working to serve orphans in Eastern Hungary. WEBLINKS We…

Doug and Leslie Davis have been married for over 30 years and have raised four daughters, so they’ve faced many of the obstacles that present themselves when people aim to go the distance in relationships. Through The Vision-Driven Marriage podcast, marriage retreats, coaching, and other resources, they seek to create a place for couples to connect…

Chris Boyes grew up on the outskirts of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. His home was in a suburb marked by low-income families, and disadvantage. Home life was difficult, and hopes were few. Today he is a podcaster and church pastor. WEBLINKS Facebook EmailBy Rodney Olsen

Rick and Jane McKinney took part in a life-changing adventure, walking from one side of America to the other. Together they battled weather, fatigue, and seemingly endless miles to complete the distance in just six months. On Bleeding Daylight, we explore why they decided to take on such an extraordinary quest. Their adventure sparked the book, And…

Chris Grainger is a devoted husband, a father to three girls and one son. He’s a Certified Financial Coach and works as an Engineering and Services Manager. While it sounds like he’s living a great life, there was a point in time where his life was spiralling out of control, and he felt completely helpless. He now uses the storms of his own life to…

Dr. Mel Tavares is a wife, mum, grandma, author, teacher, and speaker. She holds a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling. Mel is a Board Certified Mental Health Coach, a Suicide Prevention Instructor, and a certified Professional Life Coach. On the surface, it may sound like she’s living an incredible life, but the truth is that she…

Christy Boulware is a wife, and mom of three children. She has a deep desire to set people free from the chains of fear and anxiety, Christy founded and leads the not-for-profit organisation, Fearless Unite. Through conferences, workshops, retreats, Bible studies, and devotionals, Christy speaks and writes about drastically decreasing the alarming …

Eric Nevins is the founder of Christian Podcasters Association, where he serves a community of thousands of podcasters from around the world, assisting them to build and grow their podcasts. He hosts his own successful, long running podcast, Halfway There. He holds a degree in Biblical Studies and a Master of Divinity, with an emphasis in spiritual…

Johnny Sanders is a licensed professional counselor. He’s also the host of the Faithfully Engaged podcast, encouraging listeners to engage the culture and fight for truth. While he isn’t trying to force anyone to hold to his own understanding of faith and values, he is very much up front with what he believes. Weblinks Faithfully Engaged Facebook Y…

Matt Prater has worked in radio since the age of 15. He’s the host of History Makers Radio, a weekly radio program and podcast that gives listeners insights into the life and faith of people from all walks of life, including many household names. Matt is the Senior Pastor of New Hope Church in Brisbane Australia. Weblinks History Makers Facebook In…

Growing up as a pastor’s daughter, Ruth Hovsepian felt constant pressure to perform and meet expectations. That pressure took a massive toll on her life. These days, Ruth is a two time author who helps others face the challenges in their lives. Her podcast, Out of the Darkness, tackles a variety of topics with guests who have faced addictions and s…

Fred Stoeker co-authored the best-selling book, Every Man’s Battle. It has been published in 30 different languages and has sold millions of copies. It has helped men across the world to battle porn addiction. Fred’s most recent book is one he co-authored with his wife, Brenda. It’s titled, Battle On, Battle Over. It’s a book written for couples, g…

Joe Schuringa is a successful entrepreneur, an author, and the co-founder of Lifework Project, a non-profit organisation helping Christians pursue better things in their business, career, daily life, relationships and faith. Joe's latest book, A Christian Guide to Going Beyond in Life & Work, contains practical advice on how to achieve success whil…

Chris Bruno loves an adventure. Proof of that is the fact that he was a missionary in the middle east for ten years. These days he’s a licensed professional counsellor, working mostly with men and trauma. He’s the founder of ReStory Counselling as well as Restoration Project. Chris is the author of three books, including Sage: A Man's Guide Into Hi…

Luke Grim is a husband and the father of 8 kids. He’s spent time in the U.S. Army, coaches youth soccer, serves as a counsellor at a church camp for kids, and leads a men’s group and small group through his church. Together with his friend, Brian, he decided that there was a real gap in teaching young people the kinds of things that schools don’t. …

What do you do when something you believe is within your control starts to take more and more control over you? How do you begin to break free from something society tells you is normal and even desirable? Rose Ann Forte was a successful executive and a ministry leader in her church. She was a wife and a mom of four. As the stresses of life began t…

All of us deal with trauma of one kind of another throughout our lives, but some people seem to face constant and deep trauma from an early age. Danielle Bernock told her story of getting free from trauma and finding her value in her first book, Emerging with Wings. She has written a number of books since, she hosts the Victorious Souls podcast, an…

Have you ever found yourself trying to measure up to some unattainable standard, hoping that you’ll maybe do enough to earn the love of other people and from God? Do you wonder if you’ll ever be enough? That was how Emily Louis felt for many years, but then something changed. On Bleeding Daylight we explore that change and discover that the constan…

Why would a 19-year-old woman move halfway around the world to live in a country where she can’t speak the local language, and everything is so different to her home country of the US? Wendy Zahorjanski has lived in several countries and has recently written a book about her experiences titled, Hard is Only Half the Story. Wendy shares stories from…

Today's guest describes himself as a spiritual entrepreneur and mentor. Caesar Kalinowski is also a church planter, author, and podcaster. He has trained people in more than 30 countries in discipleship and mission as a lifestyle. He is passionate about helping people make discipleship more of a lifestyle and less of a weekly event. Weblinks Everyd…

We’ve all experienced occasional harsh words from others and felt the sting of careless insults, but what if your whole life was marked by harmful slurs, bullying, and abuse? Sue Corl was subjected to hurtful comments that had her believing that she was ugly and unlovable. Through Crown of Beauty International, Sue now sets others free from the lie…

It might be an understatement to say that Aaron Armstrong loves books. He reads books, he writes books, he writes about books, and he even has a podcast about books. He’s the author of several books for adults and children, a documentary screenwriter, and a ministry leader. His most recent book is titled, I’m a Christian—Now What? A Guide to Your N…

The Extraordinary Original Divine Mirror Rodney Diamond stops by to have a chat. Find Rodney on IG @8thAveAdultBy Mela Shea

Many of us have faced pivotal moments in life where our decisions can take us down different paths with vastly different outcomes. For Matt Shoup, that moment came while he was handcuffed in the back of a police car at the age of 19. Matt is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who has traveled the world, raised an amazing family, and taken his last $1…

For today’s guest, Sheri Briggs, life at times has been traumatic and difficult, but out of the trials, there have been some remarkable outcomes. Sheri is the founder of Bridge of Hope, an organization dedicated to strengthening families through transition and a grief support ministry, From Under His Wings. Website Bridges of Hope SD Facebook Insta…

Can there be joy amidst sorrow? Can there be growth and progress when our everyday circumstances seem to be knocking us backwards? Can suffering and victory coexist? Karis Meier has written the book Suffering Redeemed: Finding Strength to Endure, Purpose in Pain, and Hope for Tomorrow. Karis Meier Facebook Author Page Instagram Website and Blog Suf…

It's a DEEP DIVE with pianist extraordinaire Gina Spano yall. Follow Gina on IG @geminiclown_ My links! http://linktr.ee/melashea We do talk about transgender folks in this episode and I want to make it clear that all transgender humans are valid and there is absolutely no offense meant on my part while I'm speaking candidly about my experience bei…

Whether it’s blogging, composing song lyrics or authoring books, Alan T. Black is a writer. His three books, Here I am Lord, In the Spirit Intended and Just a Closer Walk have been warmly embraced by readers. His life has involved many twists and turns but it’s those challenges that have helped him to relate so well with his readers, and add authen…

Casanova Green is a writer, singer/songwriter, educator, and pastor. He has been involved in various kinds of Christian ministry work since the age of nine and has served as a worship leader and choir director for over twenty years. He serves as the Lead Pastor of True Vision Christian Community in Lancaster Ohio. He owns and runs CG Create with th…

Sean Scott joins me from Portland, Oregon and we discuss Kidney Failue, Autism, Aliens, Working at a Corner Store and a Paranormal Experience. Follow Sean on Twitter: @mitdasein My link as always is https://linktr.ee/melasheaBy Mela Shea

What do you do when the description on the box doesn’t match up to what’s inside? How do you respond when what’s been promised isn’t quite what’s delivered? Melanie Saward found that that was the case for her when it came to matters of faith. While she saw an amazing depth to the faith of those written about in the Christian scriptures, she found h…

My good friend and Metal singer Bob Headly stopped by to record an episode. Bob is the lead singer of two metal bands who are local to New Jersey. They play in NJ, PA and Delaware.By Mela Shea

Jarvis Guthrie thought he had his whole life figured out. After graduating high school, he enlisted into the United States Army while at the same time taking college courses. His plan was to become a computer specialist, but those plans were about to go horribly wrong. He broke into a police officer’s home. The officer’s gun jammed, and Jarvis’s li…

Fellow Comedian Kris Cox joins me for the return of Vagrant Gimp.By Mela Shea

You’ll hear the words, 'for better or for worse' at most wedding ceremonies, but to be honest, in those early days, most of us imagine a lifetime of better. So what happens when we encounter the worse? Several years into their marriage, Maurice and Ruth Griffin had their wedding vows seriously tested. Those difficult times resulted in the book, Whe…

Tyler Moon has a passion for running, but it’s a passion that almost cost him his life. In October 2019, he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while running a 10-mile race and was saved by a group of strangers. Tyler talks about the extraordinary chain of events that brought hope and purpose out of a potential tragedy. https://www.instagram.com/moonf…

In a world that offers so many options, opportunities, and directions, how do we know which direction to take? We hear so often that we need to be true to ourselves and find our own truth but is there a way to discern a universal truth? Pastor, author, conference speaker, and Bible teacher, Chad Mansbridge, believes that we can find our way to disc…

Daisy Paige has faced sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, as well as family tragedies and being diagnosed with a rare terminal condition, yet through it all she has faced the struggles of life head-on. She has shared her story in the book Unexpected Moments. http://unexpected-moments.com https://www.instagram.com/Daisypaige322 https://www.xlibri…

We all know that the fairy tale dream where everyone lives happily ever after isn’t real life. We all face struggles and battles of various sizes, but some people’s lives are marked by more suffering than others. For some, life simply doesn’t follow the script they’ve written in their minds. Jim Barnard has written a book titled The Suffering Guy. …

The stigma attached to mental illness has changed and softened over time as we’ve come to understand more about mental health. Unfortunately though, for many who are living with mental health issues, the battle can still be a very difficult road. Katie Dale has not only been a caseworker at a mental health clinic in Missouri, Katie has firsthand ex…

Neil Getzlow lived in two separate worlds, but when those two worlds collided, his life was in danger of being torn apart. As countries around the world began being changed by a pandemic in early 2020, Neil’s life was turned upside down by the actions he took while on a business trip. He’s a podcaster and author of the book Unmasked. http://neilget…

Kevin Horath is an author, dynamic speaker, and teacher who served as Associate Pastor for Hillside Bethel Tabernacle for 25 years, before stepping into the role of Lead Pastor in January 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management. His goal is to help others find a spiritually healthy approach to life through the realistic, practical…

Tess Scott has faced the mess and complications that life can bring and is still able to smile. Even more than that, she’s helping others smile through her book, "Listen, Sister! Finding Hope in the Freakshow. For the young girl growing up on a farm, life seemed so simple, but that little girl had no idea of the twists and turns that life would tak…

Robin T. Jennings is a gifted storyteller, professional speaker, knowledgeable teacher and author. He believes that while we all seek personal growth, our souls are yearning for spiritual renewal, whether we know it or not. His most recent book is titled, A Letter to the Church and the Next Generation: Spiritual Growth Through the Witness of James.…

Timothy L Price is an avid reader but there’s one book that he has found particularly inspirational. It’s a book that was written back in the sixteen hundreds and has since been mostly forgotten. Despite having to overcome serious health issues, Tim has worked tirelessly against the odds to bring this classic to a new generation of readers. https:/…

Robert Uttaro is a rape crisis counselor and community educator who has a lifelong commitment to activism and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence. He facilitates workshops that unpack the realities of sexual violence, and offer strategies for support and prevention with a focus on healing. He is the author of the book To the Survivors. https:…

"Illness and cancer affect us all in one way or another. Being the spouse of someone who is fighting an illness such as cancer is extremely challenging, but you can still live with the right mindset." Hard times are a part of life, but Craig Olson seems to have faced more than his fair share of life’s difficulties. As a college student with an amaz…