In this episode, we interview our good friend Jessica McDaniel. Not only is she serving as a Missionary with YWAM Kona (Youth With a Mission), but she is also a Crossfit Coach, Nutritionist, and former Worship Pastor and Intern Director. Our conversations include questions about how we root our identity in Jesus with stories shared from Jessica. Curious about YWAM? You can find more information at https://ywam.org. Instagram: Waste and Wild Show produced and edited by Connor Olson. Shownotes by Maria Figart. Music: Kazuki_2 by Kazuki Isogai, Yuhei Miura. Distributed by Anchor. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at [email protected].

In this episode, Connor uses the analogy of a father giving his child a cellphone at just the right time, and how God gives his children what they need at the right time (Matt 6:8). We also talk about how prayer is a conversation with God, but also how it not only changes us, but it also changes our brain. Pray in the Spirit at All Times: Ephesians 6:18 The Search Me Prayer: Psalm 139:23-24 Delight Yourself in the Lord: Psalm 37:4 “Do not be anxious about anything…”: Phillipians 4:6-7 Referenced Resources -Dangerous Prayers by Craig Groschel -What if Jesus Was Serious about Prayer by Skye Jethani -Winning the War in Your Mind by Craig Groschel Instagram: Waste and Wild Show produced and edited by Connor Olson. Shownotes by Maria Figart. Music: Kazuki_2 by Kazuki Isogai, Yuhei Miura. Distributed by Anchor. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at [email protected].

In this episode, Connor and Maria discuss the question of the importance of prayer using biblical examples throughout the Bible. Connor also shares a personal story about how prayer also impacts the people around us. -Find Matthew 6:5-13 about the Lord’s Prayer HERE -Find Abraham Interceding for Sodom HERE -Effective Prayer: James 5:13-18 Show produced, filmed, and edited by Connor Olson. Shownotes by Maria Figart. Music: Kazuki_2 by Kazuki Isogai, Yuhei Miura. Distributed by Anchor. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at [email protected].

What's the importance of reading God's Word? How does it apply to us? We discuss these questions and a bit more in this episode.  Want to learn more about the SHRED Bible reading plan? You can find the plan on YouVersion HERE It’s best to start mentally preparing for the read now so you’re ready by January. Need a refresher on Samson?  His story is found HERE; Judges 13-16. Curious about the genres of literature found in the bible? Check out this video from our friends at the BibleProject HERE Show produced, filmed, and edited by Connor Olson. Shownotes by Maria Figart. Music: Kazuki_2 by Kazuki Isogai, Yuhei Miura. Distributed by Anchor. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at [email protected].

Here is a quick summary of who we are and what we aim to achieve through our podcast.  Questions? Comments? Email [email protected]. Music: Kazuki_2 by Kazuki Isogai, yuhei miura