Darrell Tanner shares his experiences growing up on a working farm and dealing with severe allergies and asthma. He talks about the challenges he faced and how moving to Texas improved his health. Daryl also discusses his involvement in the church and how his faith has shaped his life. He emphasizes the importance of serving others and finding a sense of purpose in helping people.

In this episode of the Standing Stones podcast, Mike Weisman interviews Mark Warren, exploring his journey from a challenging childhood marked by family issues and ADD to a life dedicated to mentorship and faith. Mark shares his experiences in military school, the impact of his family dynamics, and his eventual spiritual awakening, highlighting the importance of discipline, perseverance, and helping others through their struggles.

In episode 15 of the Standing Stones Podcast, Mike Weisman welcomes our guest Sabrina Hammonds who shares her personal story of growing up in a family with hardworking parents and a lack of spiritual connection. She had a pattern of toxic relationships and felt a deep sense of guilt and shame when she became pregnant at a young age. Sabrina shares her journey of finding contentment and wholeness in her relationship with God, realizing that she didn't need a person or a relationship to feel complete. She trusted God to provide for her and her children, and he did so in miraculous ways, including bringing her the man of her dreams.

In Episode 14 of the Standing Stones Podcast, Mike Weisman welcomes Christopher (Executive Advisor | AI Ethicist | Devoted Husband + Father) who shares how his early life filled was filled with trauma and dysfunction. A part of his trauma and dysfunction stemmed from growing up with a mother who experienced ritualistic occultish abuse. He discusses the impact of his upbringing on his faith journey and how he saw firsthand the darkness and ugliness of the opposite of God. In our time together Christopher also explores his spiritual awakening and the challenges he faced in navigating cultural Christianity, spotlighting two pivotal experiences that solidified his walk with Christ and led him to seek healing and a deeper understanding of what it means to follow Jesus. With a gracious heart, Christopher describes the darkness and hopelessness he experienced before finding faith, and how God's love/light transformed his life and broke through that darkness.

In Episode 13 of the Standing Stones Podcast, Mike Weisman welcomes Monique (Worshiper | Author | Speaker | Mentor) to the show, who shares with us about her journey of faith, spiritual upbringing, the power of prayer & the challenges she's faced as a Christian woman. She dives into her experiences with healing & miracles, while crediting her mother for laying a strong spiritual foundation for her to follow. This accompanied by a strong personal desire for God's presence shaped her path of purity & commitment to her faith.

Join us in episode 12 of the Standing Stones podcast, where Mike Weisman welcomes Rafa to the show. Throughout this episode, Rafa generously shares with us about his story of transformation from a life of abandonment, betrayal, and dissolution, to complete renewal and restoration at the hand of a loving Father who never left him during the trials of life.

In episode 11 of the Standing Stones podcast, Mike Weisman sits down with Scott (Worship Pastor + Orange County Director for Likewise Worship), who shares with us his journey of growing up in Orange County, California, and the influence his praying mother had on his life & faith journey. In our time together, Scott touched on his spiritual awareness and explains how he felt his calling from the Lord at a young age. He also discusses the importance of surrendering to God's plan and how it led him to pursue a career in leading worship. Throughout our conversation, Scott emphasizes the importance of serving with humility and how he believes in facilitating an environment for people to connect with God.

In episode 10 of the Standing Stones Podcast, Mike Weisman welcomes Kenny (Pastor | Author | Founder) to the show, who shares his journey from a difficult childhood to encountering God and experiencing a radical transformation. Growing up in a military family with a distant father, Kenny found solace in superheroes and a longing for significance. He eventually realized that worldly achievements and relationships couldn't fill the void inside him. In a moment of desperation, Kenny cried out to Jesus and had a powerful encounter that changed his life forever. Now, he is the founder of Every Man Ministries, whose mandate is to: activate every man, everywhere to their God-given purpose and get them to fully commit to a relationship with Jesus, so that they can experience true life in Him. In our brief yet blessed time together, Kenny also stresses the importance of aligning expectations with God's journey, while finding redemption in suffering and unmet expectations. Throughout it all, Kenny encourages us to be rooted in God's love and to seek life-giving water, expressing how God's love overcomes fear and transforms our lives + relationships.

In episode 9 of the Standing Stones podcast, Mike Weisman is joined by our guest Jess, (Disciple of Jesus | Wife | Boy Mom | Spiritual Director) who shares with us about her journey of faith, from her early life and family experiences to encountering the gospel and accepting Jesus as her Lord and Savior. In our time together Jess discusses the challenges of constantly moving and the impact it had on her sense of identity and relationships when she was growing up. She also reflects on her international experiences and the different perspectives of Christianity she encountered during her travels. A key point she zoned in on throughout our talk was the importance of discovering rest and finding purpose in pain. She delves into the lessons she's learned along the way and walks us through her journey of healing, explaining how it has shaped her understanding of God and her relationship with Him.

In episode 8 of the Standing Stones podcast, Mike Weisman is joined by our guest Chase (Follower of Jesus | Pastor | Spiritual Director) who shares about his journey of faith, burnout and renewal in ministry, beginning with his idyllic childhood in Southern California, His Christian upbringing and the challenges he faced in questioning his beliefs. Chase explains the transformative experience he had in his 20's, where he shifted from a self-centered life to one focused on serving others and recognizing the grace of God. Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of relying on the grace of God in times of challenge, understanding that sanctification is an ongoing process. He also highlights the need to trust in God's plans and the lessons he learned about himself and Christ through his burnout experience. Throughout our time together, Chase discusses theological and psychological perspectives on self, the challenges of early ministry, the importance of mentoring, shifting values and identity in Christ, navigating burnout and prioritizing self-care, and the presence of God and transformation in every season. [ Chase and his wife Jess, now serve as mentors (Shepherds) for a ministry called Standing Stone. Their mission is designed to strengthen and encourage pastors & couples serving in ministry, by giving them tools to help: navigate crises, prevent them and increase leaders health so that ministries flourish, and provide confidential care ministry to pastors and ministry leaders, helping them prioritize their relationship with God and flourish in their calling. ]