Stories from Real Life

Contemporary Christian Music legend and Grammy winner Bryan Duncan's career has spanned 6 decades and he has accumulated 16 #1 CCM chart hits. With a singing voice like Simply Red's Mick Hucknell and a comedy edge like a late-night host, Duncan has plenty of stories to share in his own unique style. From his childhood with his evangelist parents to his memorable songs with Ambrosia lead singer David Pack, every story has a punchline and a melody. Listen in, then go discover (or rediscover) his music.

Documentarian Mary Beth Minnis isn't the person you might expect to produce a film about Juneteenth, but when she was approached by Rasool Berry and Our Daily Bread Ministries, the executive producers of Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom, she jumped in head-first. Faith and freedom are ideas that we can celebrate all year around, so we're choosing to consider those topics during this holiday season. Documentary Film Producer & Executive Producer www.MaryBethMinnis.com Checkout: experiencevoices.org/juneteenth Sponsors: Critter and Crumb https://www.etsy.com/shop/critterandcrumb/?etsrc=sdt Blinkist: https://blinkist-us.pxf.io/q4BPQO Key ideas from bestselling non-fiction books, distilled by experts into bitesize text and audio. Explore our vast library of over 5,500 titles. Anker: https://anker.pxf.io/rQOYrQ Anker is the global leader in charging technology. This includes wireless charging, car charging, and our best-selling portable and wall chargers.

What does it mean to be a man of goodwill in the age of social media? Real-life friends Stephen Simpson (pastor), Rob Ryan (attorney), and Melvin E. Edwards (host) discuss the hot-button issues of politics, religion, and race, and attempt to make sense of Christian involvement in 21st-century party politics. Despite the 80-minute conversation, you'll be left wanting more. Ryan was suffering from a sinus infection, which affected his voice. Still, he was a great guest. "Stories from Real Life" theme song by Bombay Beach Revival.

Rodney Smith Jr.’s simple act of assisting a neighbor with lawn care has blossomed into a nationwide movement centered on compassion and kindness. Born in Bermuda on the Fourth of July, Rodney Smith Jr. is the hero Americans didn’t know we needed. https://weareraisingmen.com/ https://weareraisingmen.com/donate/ https://rodneysmithjr.com/products/one-lawn-at-a-time

Risa August was a triathlete until discovering she had a brain tumor that affected her motor skills. After surgery to remove the tumor, she dealt with her setbacks by riding her bike. Then she rode her bike from Canada to Mexico. Last month, she rode across Spain. Though her brain tumor, who she calls "Bubba," has returned and has presented a new set of challenges, she remains resilient and optimistic. Listen to this episode and feel inspired to do something you've never done before - or thought you couldn't do again. More information on this guest is available at https://www.risaaugust.com/