Podcast episodes

In Episode 42, Ever Nearer founder, Troy Stoneking, helps people become fully engaged in their Christian faith
Troy admitted his faith could be much stronger and far more involved than it was. He still attended church and led marriage classes with his wife, but it seemed to Troy that he was just going through the motions of his faith. He was not engaged with God during his quiet time, nor communicating with him throughout the day. So, Troy decided to go all-in and become fully engaged.

In Episode 041, Allen Lundy explains what led him to be a health coach
As Allen approached his 50th birthday, he started experiencing signs of aging, which included aches and pains as well as an overall lack of energy. Allen forgot what it felt like to feel good. He knew he needed to lose weight, and he watched some friends shed pounds rather quickly on the Optavia program.

In Episode 040, Mary Crimmins describes shifting from teaching to starting her own company
After COVID created extraordinary challenges for teachers, Mary decided to leave the classroom and start her own communications business. It was the fulfillment of a dream she harbored for years.

Dave and Laura Diehl describe turning tragedy into purpose in Episode 039
When Laura started blogging about losing their daughter, she and Dave realized they had been called into full-time ministry to give hope to grieving parents.

In Episode 038, Brenda Haire found fulfillment from obedience to God
Brenda’s approach to self-publishing is that it opens the door for anyone to write and produce a book. However, there remains a right way to do so in order for self-published authors to ensure their books can stand next to any traditionally-published books in bookstores without readers noticing a difference.

Mike Forrester describes his purpose for coaching men in Episode 037
Many men are haunted by discouragement, loneliness and depression; however, Mike said the antidote is to step out and be productive by actively seeking ways to make a difference.

In Episode 036, Kelly Mack McCoy describes how he gave up driving trucks to become a writer
When Kelly was in his 50s, the trucking company he worked for went bankrupt. Rather than be disappointed, he decided it was a good time to take his writing seriously. It was a dream Kelly harbored in his heart since childhood.

In Episode 035, Susan Salenger explains why patients need to take ownership of their own healthcare
With more than 40,000 known illnesses, Susan said there are too few doctors treating many more patients. That means doctors usually can’t afford to take the time it takes to really delve into the underlying causes of an illness.

Former police officer Chris Hoyer describes his desire to prepare the Thin Blue Line in Episode 034
After retiring months before his 50th birthday, Chris’ new purpose involves helping people prepare for the unexpected, and contending with the post-traumatic stress or survivor’s guilt that often follows.