Shaken with Steve Sunshine
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
Season 2: Shaken with Steve Sunshine
Even followers of Jesus experience things in life that can make a firm foundation feel kind of well shaky. I will be sharing stories of people finding hope, joy and even humor under difficult life circumstances. The common denominator in these stories is God.
Season 1: Hope When Life Hurts with Erica Parkerson
Welcome to Hope When Life Hurts, a special 5-episode podcast series designed to shine a light on what God is doing during the darkest moments of our lives. God wants to meet you in the middle of your mess. There is Hope for when you lose a loved one and your heart splits in two. Hope for when a transition in life leaves you feeling empty. Hope for when the life you expected to live…simply unravels. The struggle is real, but so is the hope!
“You, LORD, keep my lamp burning,” David wrote in the psalms. “My God turns my darkness into light.”
(Psalm 18:28)
Location:
Edmonds, WA
Description:
Season 2: Shaken with Steve Sunshine Even followers of Jesus experience things in life that can make a firm foundation feel kind of well shaky. I will be sharing stories of people finding hope, joy and even humor under difficult life circumstances. The common denominator in these stories is God. Season 1: Hope When Life Hurts with Erica Parkerson Welcome to Hope When Life Hurts, a special 5-episode podcast series designed to shine a light on what God is doing during the darkest moments of our lives. God wants to meet you in the middle of your mess. There is Hope for when you lose a loved one and your heart splits in two. Hope for when a transition in life leaves you feeling empty. Hope for when the life you expected to live…simply unravels. The struggle is real, but so is the hope! “You, LORD, keep my lamp burning,” David wrote in the psalms. “My God turns my darkness into light.” (Psalm 18:28)
Language:
English
Email:
podcast@crista.net
Episodes
Finding Freedom Through Complete Surrender - John Jarman
7/24/2024
*This episode contains references to abuse and violence. It may not be appropriate for kids.
John Jarman's childhood was so traumatic, that most of it has been blacked out of his memory. John tells how God used the military and a mentor to rescue him from the darkness.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4bRRYRA
Duration:00:27:02
A Parent's Worst Nightmare - Emily Hutchinson
7/10/2024
Before Emily Hutchinson became known as the baker behind The Hutch Oven, she suffered the loss that a parent fears more than any other. Jenny, her beautiful baby girl died suddenly. She tells the story of how God pulled her husband and her out of the pit of despair, and showed them for them. Even for them.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3VZNjqO
Duration:00:30:48
Broken. Still Chosen - Rob Roozeboom
6/26/2024
Rob Roozeboom talks about how Muscular Dystrophy has affected his hopes and dreams, and how God uses us in our weaknesses and limitations.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3zkUD91
Duration:00:29:39
Resilient and Redeemed Lessons from Suicidality and Depression - Chris Morris
6/12/2024
Chris Morris has battled depression and suicidal thoughts (and attempts) for most of his life. You may be surprised to know that these problems continued after he became a Christian. But Chris is redeemed, and he has dedicated his life to helping other people see that mental illness does not disqualify you from the love, mercy and grace of God.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Vw3i0W
*NOTE: This is a heads up that you might want to put ear buds in for this episode as there are topics discussed that are sensitive for young ears, and may be triggering.
Duration:00:35:39
God Sees Your Grief - Randy Parker
5/15/2024
Randy Parker's life changed forever when his wife got sick. He went from professor to caregiver and loved her to the very end. Life without her was devastating. But God saw Randy, just as He sees you in your pain. Listen to how God has seen Randy through the most difficult of times.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4ak2UH5
Duration:00:29:33
Not What I Signed Up For - Nicole Unice
5/1/2024
Ever have something happen in your life that runs contrary to your hopes and dreams? We all have - or will. Nicole Unice talks about this and her insightful new book & Bible study, Not What I Signed Up For.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3UnKxuJ
Duration:00:31:22
A Good Steward of Suffering - Randy Phillips
4/24/2024
Randy Phillips is part of the vocal group Phillips, Craig and Dean, and pastor at Life Family Church in Austin, Texas, as well as an insightful goofball. We hope this light-hearted episode lifts your spirit. Steve and Randy talk, and joke, about Randy's music career. Then Randy offers some powerful pastoral insight into the problem of suffering. And then it gets goofy again.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3WfBYFa
Duration:00:28:41
Life is Hard, God is Good, Let's Dance - Brant Hansen
4/17/2024
The Bible talks about having joy in all circumstances. It turns out that's not only for a small group of super-Christians a long time ago. Followers of Jesus can experience joy even when life is falling apart. In this episode, Steve talks with author speaker Brant Hansen about his book God is Good, Life is Hard, Let's Dance.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4aAKQJv
Duration:00:34:01
Shaken Out of Addiction with Stephen McWhirter
3/13/2024
Stephen McWhirter tells the miraculous story of how God took his anger, addiction, and brokenness, and gave him peace, a passionate love for God, and an urgent desire to tell everyone the Good News He is now a worship leader and Christian music artist, with the hit song Come Jesus Come.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4catJQ8
Duration:00:28:49
In the Blink of an Eye
3/6/2024
Mike Angstadt has always been an active guy, His idea of a good time is a workout known as The Murph: a 1 mile run, 100 pull ups, 200 push ups, 300 squats, and another 1 mile run. In a split second, his life changed. Now, with God’s help, Mike is on a long road to recovery.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/48HQecj
Duration:00:24:23
A Person of Perseverance
2/28/2024
Ann Kirsten's journey to Jesus has been unique. Rather than an a-ha moment followed by problems vanishing, the trials in her life continued and were joined by new challenges. Through all of it, her love for Jesus has only gotten stronger. Ann is a blogger at AllMomDoes.com.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3IcksJo
AllMomDoes Website
Duration:00:40:21
Achieving and Losing a Dream
2/14/2024
Jesse Bradley was like a lot of kids in that he dreamed of being a professional athlete, Unlike most other kids, he saw his dream come true! But then it was snatched away by a health crisis. It was a painful loss, but God was in it. Today Jesse is a pastor at Grace Community Church in Auburn.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3wgPjC0
Duration:00:35:06
God Will Sustain You with Laura Story
2/7/2024
Laura Story is a popular singer-songwriter, worship leader, and author. For more than 20 years her husband Martin has been battling the debilitating effects of a brain tumor. Laura and Martin are walking a difficult path. And it's by no means over. But through it, they have experienced God as their sustainer.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3HRcTIg
Duration:00:34:23
Abuse, and the Journey Toward Healing
1/31/2024
*NOTE: This is just a heads up that you might want to put ear buds in for this episode as there are topics discussed that are sensitive, and may be triggering for young kids.
Mary DeMuth had unimaginable things happen to her as a child. The effects have been far-reaching. But God has given her the strength to boldly and candidly share her story. In doing so, she shines a light in the darkest of lives.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/42h4KWN
Duration:00:30:11
Your Dream vs. God's Plan
1/24/2024
What happens when your dream and God's plan for you don't line up? Kelly Minter is a popular writer and Bible teacher. But she had wanted, and worked very hard for a different dream. Kelly talks about the loss of a dream, and embracing what God had planned for her.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/429bPIS
Duration:00:30:33
Healing Happens
1/17/2024
Sometimes God steps onto the scene and pulls off a tangible, everybody sees it, miracle.
Guest: Ibrahim Koroma
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3vLtrOJ
Duration:00:26:05
The Journey of Infertility
1/10/2024
Infertility is heartbreaking for both men and women. Steve talks with Sheridan Voysey about the journey Sheridan and his wife Merryn went on with infertility. Sheridan has collected stories of people from all over the world who have wanted kids, and had to wait a long time, or haven't been able to have them at all.
Show Notes:
Duration:00:31:11
Big Questions: The Book of Job
12/13/2023
Steve talks with Evan Westerfield who has written a book about what for many is one of the most perplexing books in the Bible: Job. Evan and Steve what we can learn from Job's difficult story. Plus, Steve shares how God pulled him out of the deepest pit he's been in since being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Evan is a pastor at The Grove Church in Marysville, WA.
Show Notes:
Duration:00:33:36
When a Loved One is Hurting
12/6/2023
In this episode you will hear more about Steve's journey with Parkinson's disease. He is also joined by podcast guest, Mike Weston. They talk about how Mike's son's life-threatening illness impacted him and how God led Mike, his wife Donna, and his son Ryan, through it all.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3tdDHOV
Duration:00:25:04
Suffering Well
11/29/2023
How can faith provide comfort and strength during life-altering events? Steve Sunshine discusses is personal experience after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. His podcast guest, Jim Matthews, joins him to discuss his serious health problems, and how community, faith, and peace can be found even amidst suffering. Where do you find solace in difficult times? Steve & Jim share their perspective!
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3SXKtmx
Duration:00:25:42