This podcast will be very random and have various topics and discussion that may be controversial, as well as funny stories that I would like to share! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-travers/support
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Hey friends! James Woodrich here with my friend Kevin Connolly to tell you a little about our new podcast show. First, full disclosure, we are new to this domain, and learning how to be podcasters. But we do know that we miss talking to our friends. That’s what started this rabbit hole of an idea. It turned into a conversation, asking "why don’t we create a show to talk to ALL the artists, club and restaurant owners, service industry people, and/or any creative people that would like to come ...
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The Oh My God Pod podcast by Hollis Moore and Lori Spiker provides inspiration, hope and connection by sharing stories of everyday people who have experienced God working in their lives. Each episode will feature powerful, personal guest testimonies that will provide encouragement to others and hope that God is still working TODAY, in the 21st century. Whether you’re strong in your faith, have strayed a bit from your faith or aren’t really sure where you stand on the whole God thing we can a ...
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Special Episode: Cheryl Mendes-Ellis: Love After Losing a Spouse
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As a former Navy Sailor, Cheryl was a tough, strong person who loved her work, but when her husband died unexpectedly her tough exterior was shattered. She became absorbed in her work as a way to forget her pain and distanced herself from everybody until she realized she needed Jesus to move on. She had always known Jesus but after her loss, she ex…
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S7 - Special Episode - Obedience Into Rest
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Hang with your hosts Hollis and Lori in this special mini-episode. We discuss what is happening in this season in our lives, the closeness we feel with the Lord and how our obedience to God is impacting the podcast. As we explore the theme of obedience toward God, we discover that God can call us to rest and He can also force us to rest. Hear how w…
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S7 Ep12 - Following God Through America’s National Parks - Nick Lemerand
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When his original desire to be a meteorologist turned to campus ministry, and then those doors started closing, Nick continued to follow God’s prompting with enthusiasm. He found God calling Him into ministry in the wild of America’s National Parks. From Death Valley, to the Grand Canyon during Covid, Nick experienced a personal spiritual darkness …
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S7 Ep11 - A Deeper Faith After Losing A Child - Barrett Miller
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Faith can be tested in many ways; and if we are not secure or mature in our faith we can lose it. Fortunately for Barrett Miller, having cancer at age 32 did not shake her faith. However, years later when she lost her son in a tragic accident, she was confronted with the reality that she did not have the relationship with God that she thought. As G…
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BONUS - Missionary Pastor Shares How His Church Is Assisting Evacuees From Afghanistan - Paul Traver
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On August 24, Hollis interviewed Missionary Pastor Paul Traver for the Oh My God Is Awesome Membership. In a rare moment in history, Paul shares how his church and community are supporting Afghanistan evacuees on America’s largest foreign military base in Kaiserslautern Germany. From stories of Afghan babies being born inside the airplanes as they …
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S7 Ep10 - Planting Seeds & Going Deep: Sometimes God is Just Waiting For Us To Move - Jill Engel
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The metaphor of planting and harvesting is one many are familiar with - seeds are sown, tended to and eventually a harvest is produced. But when God is the planter with a grand design, it can be hard as the reluctant farmer to know just what is growing and when to actually take action and harvest! Such was the case in Jill's career path with all it…
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S7 Ep9 - Lifted From The Rut: Life After Addiction And Prison - Rob Lohman
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Alcohol was always around Rob from a young age, even at youth group and church functions. So when his insecurity as a teen increased, so did his consumption, which eventually led to a drug and alcohol addiction, as well as gambling. For over a decade Rob lived a life away from God, until he could no longer ignore God’s clear messages that it was ti…
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S7 Ep8 - A Public Speaker With A Speech Impediment Helps Others Share Their Stories - Monica Miller
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Although she grew up with a speech impediment, Monica was never aware of it or felt different from other children. She did, however, realize at a young age that she saw the world differently, which enabled her to challenge the status quo. This manifested in the desire to have her own business at age 12, after coming from a long line of blue-collar …
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S7 Ep7 - How A Season In The Desert Disrupted Her Picture Perfect Christian Life - Emily Copeland
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As a young woman from the midwest, Emily had everything she ever dreamed a Christian could have - a pastor for a husband, beautiful children, a ministry of her own, a tight community in her home church, living in sunny southern California, amazing friends, wonderful church leaders as mentors... and then everything changed. After being betrayed by t…
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S7 Ep6 - Learning To Link The “God-Winks” - Pete Wilson
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Although Pete grew up in a very conservative Baptist church akin to that in the movie “Footloose” and didn’t care for its strict nature, he kept feeling called to ministry. He fought against it for a while, but God was closing all other doors and ministry was the only thing that kept working for him. He finally started a church his senior year in c…
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S7 Ep5 - Turning A First Responder's PTSD Into Hope For His Peers - Rich Alvarez
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In his career as a police officer & corrections officer, Rich Alvarez has had many near death experiences including escaping gunfire and being choked to near death by an assailant. As a victim of attempted murder, his own suicide attempts, surviving detox from drinking, weaning off mental health medications and being imprisoned himself, it's clear …
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S7 Ep4 - PART 2 - Redeeming a Rebellious Spirit Into Sobriety After Being Entangled In A Cycle Of Sin - Bethany Mingione
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PART 2 - Rebellion. Drug addiction. Alcoholism. Sexual assault. Dating a drug dealer. Dating a hit-man. Relapse. Jail. DUI. Stealing pills. Exotic dancing. Self-harm. Mental health issues. Multiple overdoses. Divorce. Manipulation. Intervention. Child Protective Services. Suicidal ideation. Compulsive thinking. Double-life. Detox. Rehab. Deception.…
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S7 Ep4 - PART 1 - Redeeming a Rebellious Spirit Into Sobriety After Being Entangled In A Cycle Of Sin - Bethany Mingione
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PART 1 - Rebellion. Drug addiction. Alcoholism. Sexual assault. Dating a drug dealer. Dating a hit-man. Relapse. Jail. DUI. Stealing pills. Exotic dancing. Self-harm. Mental health issues. Multiple overdoses. Divorce. Manipulation. Intervention. Child Protective Services. Suicidal ideation. Compulsive thinking. Double-life. Detox. Rehab. Deception.…
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BONUS - First Anniversary Celebration Of The Podcast
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In this Bonus episode, we are celebrating the first birthday of the Oh My God Pod! In this episode you'll hear the following: 1. Personal reflections on the past year from the co-hosts Hollis and Lori. 2. Two past guests share what has happened in their lives since their episodes aired and how sharing their God stories has impacted their lives. 3. …
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S7 Ep3 - God's Healing Through Domestic and Sexual Abuse - Megan Stewart
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Many kids who grow up in faith simply go through the motions, so when they reach adolescence the ways of the world can create their identity versus them finding their identity in Christ. Megan fell into this trap and sought validation through her popularity and the attention she got from boys. As a young woman, she was seduced by a man who abused h…
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S7 Ep2 - From Culture Clash To Licensed Counselor - Nayla Festa
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Growing up in a culture that was different from her Lebanese immigrant parents, Nayla struggled to balance the worlds of her family, their church and as an American teen. The bond between her and her family was both a blessing and a burden and she struggled as a young woman to make decisions about her medical treatments that ultimately led to a tot…
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S7 Ep1 - Finding Jesus On A Street Corner To Serving Society's Most Marginalized - Lindsey Fischer-Sullivan
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From a girl who was taught not to look homeless people in the eyes, to a young woman who has dedicated her life to serving those living on the streets, Lindsey’s story is one of complete transformation, obedience and increasing desire to share God’s love to those in society who are often ignored. It all started when she responded to an invitation t…
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S6 Ep6 - How Johnny Cash Ushered A Teenage Atheist Into Candidate For Evangelical Pastor - Matthew Larson
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As a kid, Matthew was interested in knowledge, contemplation and reflection; character traits that are still with him today as a 24 year old man. In 4th grade his tendency to dive deep into topics took him on a journey into studying Hitler, Stalin and the atrocities of World War II; which resulted in a complete disillusionment toward any good in hu…
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S6 Ep5 - Surrendering To God’s Plan & The Sanctity Of All Life - Ana Bohmann
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As a ”Cradle Catholic”, Ana was born into a strong faith. It permeated her family of origin, her activities as a young person and the family she was growing when she herself got married. But just because she followed the catechism according to the plan of her denomination, laid out the plans in her marriage and for her family, doesn’t mean that it …
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S6 Ep4 - A Spiritual Pilgrim Walking To The Beat Of His Own Bass - Connor DeFehr
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When Conner looked at the blood red moon and listened to his dad respond to his inquiry about the book of Revelation, that was the moment when he felt the intersection of his faith with reality. From this childhood experience, Connor dove into understanding what people of other denominations believed and became obsessed with the bass as well. His t…
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S6 - Ep3 - The Foundations Of Faith & Family Through The Ups And Downs Of Life - Jody
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The theme of Jesus and family permeates Jody’s life. Growing up in a blended family as the youngest of 8 children whose ages spanned 20 years, Jody was blessed to have her sister share the gospel with her at age 5. As she grew up, she was known as a good church girl who resisted peer pressure and eventually brought her (now ex) husband to Christ. A…
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S6 Ep2 - Open Doors And Burning Buildings: A Female Firefighter's Calling From God - Allie Greff
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At just 25 years old, Allie already has a long relationship with God and has been increasing in wisdom to follow His calling on her life. A Christian from birth who was homeschooled, she started working in the kids ministry at her church at just 15 years old. That, along with being a nanny, was all that she ever wanted or expected she would do...un…
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S6 Ep1 - From Congolese Immigrant To Christian School Bible Teacher - Emmanuel Engulu
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At the age of 6, Emmanuel found himself responsible for his younger sister when both of their parents had immigrated to the United States from their homeland, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as a result of political instability. He lived in an abusive environment and didn’t know if their father had even made it to the U.S. alive...until they …
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BONUS - Storytelling Mini-Workshop - 10+ Steps To Create Your Story
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Has this past year of 2020 produced some amazing or crazy experiences for you? Do you want to make meaning of them and discover their lessons, or simply just remember them? Well, grab a pen and some paper because in this special bonus episode, Hollis shares her storytelling tips and tricks to create a story. In just 25 minutes you will have the 10+…
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S5 Ep9 - Walking With God To Find Love, Purpose And A Community Of Her Own - Dawn Willett
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As a young woman, Dawn searched for a community, a companion and for meaning in her life. Her faithful prayer was answered just days after she rededicated her life to Christ, when she met her husband. At her new church she and her husband grew in their faith and found purpose in a running & walking ministry to support anti-human trafficking. Her de…
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S5 Ep8 - Discipleship Through Depression - Bryan Payne
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Even though Bryan grew up in a home where faith was part of the family fabric, that didn't protect him from depression and suicidal ideations, even as a kid in elementary school. It wasn’t until he was 44 years old that he realized he wasn’t alone in his Persistent Depressive Disorder. Throughout his life, Bryan stayed close to God, grew in relatio…
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S5 Ep7 - PART 2 - Following The Breadcrumbs On God's Path To Germany To Minister To U.S. Troops - Paul Traver
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As a son in a military family, Paul struggled with perfectionism, even in his faith. When his dad forbade him to go into the military after high school, his only other thought was ministry. For the next 30 years, God would provide for Paul opportunities for work as a Pastor, but only by revealing one next step that needed to be taken each time. Thr…
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S5 Ep7 - PART 1 - Following The Breadcrumbs On God's Path To Germany To Minister To U.S. Troops - Paul Traver
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As a son in a military family, Paul struggled with perfectionism, even in his faith. When his dad forbade him to go into the military after high school, his only other thought was ministry. For the next 30 years, God would provide for Paul opportunities for work as a Pastor, but only by revealing one next step that needed to be taken each time. Thr…
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Cassidy Alexander - Northern Light Ensemble
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S5 Ep6 - A Journey Of Healing From Abortion & Finding God's Redemption And Grace - Lyndsay McDonald
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1 in 3 women have had an abortion. One might assume that women of faith would be excluded, but they are not. In fact, in Lyndsay’s case, her faith upbringing twisted with popular culture to provide her with a way to excuse her sin through the doctrine of forgiveness. As Lyndsay grew in her relationship with God, she learned the truth about concepti…
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S5 Ep5 - God’s Persistent Wooing Of Us Into A Relationship Over A Lifetime - Evita Koepke
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As a child Evita began every diary entry with “Dear Lord” and a sincere desire to know Him. Yet she did not receive the answers to the theological questions she wrestled with as a teenager. Like many young people who have been raised in a legalistic faith, she went to college and saw others having fun “without” guilt and desired that lifestyle as w…
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S5 Ep4 - The Rainbow Connection - How Patience & God’s Promises Are Music To Her Ears - Stephanie Price
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At a young age, Stephanie was captivated by music and God called her to serve with her talents. Although her path to being a professional musician was not what she expected, God directed her to one college, to one career and to one man who would join her in creating a life that honored God by being obedient to His calling. Over and over, a spirit o…
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S5 Ep3 - Submitting Infertility To The Lord And Humbling Her Heart To God’s Will - Elizabeth Faremouth
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Being raised in a family of faith doesn’t always mean you know who Jesus is. That was the case for Elizabeth until her senior year in high school when an invitation to a before school Bible study compelled her to ask Jesus into her life. Through the next decade she grew in relationship with Christ and found a relationship with a Christian man with …
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S5 Ep2 - A Music Teacher's Journey To Integrate Her Personal Life And Faith Life - Charlotte Collins
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Despite having grown up in faith, Charlotte didn’t really experience God except praying at the dinner table and at bedtime. In fact, it took her journey through her career as a music teacher to find her voice - literally. With her personal discomfort about expressing her faith, to the advice she received about keeping her faith under wraps while te…
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*** Please Rate and subscribe on Apple podcast*** To all of our Disney friends- we love you! Remember that we have your back, and eventually we will all be back on stage performing together, stronger and sassier than before! Mental Health awareness: Kev and I have lost too many beautiful friends to mental health issues and wanted to dedicate this e…
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S5 Ep1 - The Power In Linking Little Moments Together - Lauren Clayborne
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Although growing up deeply rooted in the church, it took her witnessing a miracle healing of a friend at a Christian camp for Lauren to begin to embrace a personal relationship with God, not just one on paper. Her mantra of linking moments together to truly experience the living God is not just lip service, but is something she has lived out - taki…
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This week, hear from the hosts of The Oh My God Pod as they share their own personal faith journeys as well as how they got the idea for the podcast and the history of their friendship. It's fitting that the creation of this podcast is also a God story all on it's own! In this bonus episode, you will also hear their vision and hopes for the podcast…
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This week, hear from the hosts of The Oh My God Pod as they share their own personal faith journeys as well as how they got the idea for the podcast and the history of their friendship. It's fitting that the creation of this podcast is also a God story all on it's own! In this bonus episode, you will also hear their vision and hopes for the podcast…
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S4 Ep9 - PART 2 - “Back Up After The Beat” - Hope For Law Enforcement After Patrol And PTSD
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PART 2 - Many law enforcement professionals feel their service to their community is a calling - for Melissa she came from a family tradition of law enforcement. Steve loved to help those in need and served with the heart of the good Samaritan. Yet both suffered tremendous stress that took a toll on their mental and physical health - almost to the …
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