The Keep Diggin' Podcast

Gran & Matt "Faith, Fatherhood & TV Dads" This week on the Keep Diggin' Podcast Gran & Matt talk Fatherhood and Faith. We talk about the importance of training up our children in the footsteps of Christ, and how we do so by helping them develop a solid foundation in faith. We also talk about how we need to take care of our own spirit by finding solid Christian tools, and groups of men that we can do life with, lock arms with, in hopes they can help us, and we can help support them when the...

In this episode, Gran introduces the new co-host to the show, Matt Gaff, and they talk to John McKee of The Window in Goshen, Indiana. John is a servant and leader at The Window, a non-profit food & clothing pantry, and he opens up about his job, experiences serving those in their biggest time of need, the homeless, and we can all help others be blessed with something simple like a can of food. We also play a fun food filled version of our game "Would You Rather" and learn more about the the...

In this episode Gran sits down with long time friend and fellow broadcaster, Matt Gaff. They talk about their friendship, their years in radio as teenage DJ's at Cow Country 102.7. We take a deep dive into the troubles, the pride and jealousies that developed between them and ultimately lead to them having a fallout as friends. We also learn how broadcasting shaped their life and their faith through some tough times to get them to where they are today as Christians, husbands and father. We...

Kyle & Chad "Christianity & The Church of Porn" Kyle Black & Chad Miller "Christian's don't look at porn..." A lie from the devil himself. We as Christians are wired like anyone else, wired to sin, and to the Christian man, there is nothing more attractive that the female form, but how do we control our lust and desires? Porn use and addiction is probably the most widespread sin among men within the church, with 75% of church going men openly admitting they have looked at porn on a weekly...

Eric Lang "From Christian to Atheist to Agnostic" Eric Lang Often we as Christians are quick to try to prove our faith to others, especially those who dont believe like we do, such as Agnostics and Atheists. When this happens, often it ends in arguments, bad feelings and misunderstandings. We need to learn to handle these situations as learning opportunities and how to better understand those with similar belief sets. Its a lesson in Apologetics in a lot of ways, and what better way to...

Grave Robber "God & Punk Rock" Shawn Browning of Grave Robber Punk Rock and Christianity usually don't go hand in hand, but Grave Robber is proving that theory wrong! When used as a ministry tool and taken into secular venues, Grave Robber has proven this can be a powerful thing to an audience in desperate need of Jesus. This week Gran sits down with Shawn Browning of Grave Robber and we learn about how Grave Robber came to be and how they incorporate the gospel into their own brand of...

Wayne Christlieb "A Soldier's Battle With Meth" Wayne Christlieb & Western Michigan Teen/Adult Challenge Addiction is an ugly thing. Imagine serving your country in Iraq, defeat the enemy, and then come home to a losing battle against drug addiction. For any soldier, a battle lost is hard to accept, and defeat is even harder to handle than most feelings. Add Meth to that situation and it takes an already tough situation and makes it feel as if all hope is lost. Like any soldier, Wayne...

Amanda Baugh "From Abuse to Victory Through Music" Amanda Baugh of the Amanda Baugh Band Do you ever wish you could sing but cant? Some people have the great gift of singing in their lives and are a true joy to listen to and enjoy. Its even greater when that person can use their gift to praise and worship God, and give others an avenue to a greater joy in their faith and help make that connection with God. A gift like this doesn't always come easy, and requires a lot of work, practice and...

Kyle & Arielle Black "Cancer & Our Kid" Kyle & Arielle Black In this episode Gran sits down with Kyle & Arielle Black, and talks about their 4 year old son, Christian, and his 2 year long battle with Cancer, and the realities of the situation and how they deal with it as parents, and as a couple. We talk about the journey, the struggles, the scary times, but most importantly, the blessings! They tell us about the multiple blessings they have seen God work in their lives, how Christian is...

Maddie Hilbish "Campus Life Ready" Maddie Hilbish In this episode Gran sits down with Ball State University College Freshman, Maddie Hilbish. We talk about what it is like to prepare for college as a young, Christian female, what it was like to adjust to living independently and the struggles that come with that, the peer pressure, the alcohol and sexual temptations of college life, and how Maddie is successfully avoiding those pressures due to her faith, and getting connected into a great...

Chad & Joy Wilson "Eating Disorders & Faith" Chad & Joy Wilson In this episode Gran has a conversation with his friends Chad and Joy Wilson about Eating Disorders, Marriage and Faith. Joy overcame many years of struggling with an eating disorder with the help and support of her husband Chad and her faith, found victory, and offers insight on how we can help our spouses who might be struggling through this and how to over come it, and allow your faith to be strengthened because of it!

Shane Lenon "Single & Saved" Shane Lenon In this episode Gran has a conversation with a Christian, single friend, Shane Lenon. They talk about the struggles of being a Christian man in a very secular world, the pressures of dating, expectations and the fear of rejection and how all of this can affect our faith. We will also talk about the dreaded "Friend Zone" that we hope to stay clear of! Being single and living a Godly life is possible and is a great blessing. Join us as we explore this...

Master Zach "Creating Servant Leaders Through Taekwondo" Master Zach Hayden of ATA Excellence Taekwondo In this episode Gran has a conversation with Master Zach Hayden of ATA Excellence Taekwondo and talk about the many parallels and values that exist between our Christian faith and the martial art of Taekwondo. We will find out how Master Hayden uses those same shared values to help build young leaders of today through practice, discipline and hard work that results in responsible...

Ryan & Lisa Ule "The Journey Through Still Birth, Faith and Healing" Ryan & Lisa Ule In this episode Gran will talk to Ryan & Lisa Ule about their journey through the still birth of their son Nolan. They share the heartache of their experience and how God used their pain for a purpose by helping others going through the same journey. They also offer advice and encouragement for those of us unfamiliar with this topic, so that in the event of a friend or family member might be going through...

Joey Nelson "Running The Race of Faith" Joey Nelson of Stone's Hill Community Church In this episode Gran will talk to Pastor Joey Nelson of Stone's Hill Community Church. Besides being a pastor, Joey is an Ultra Runner. We will explore Joey's success going from the couch to the New York City Marathon in just 3 years, plus, we will explore how running has expanded not only Joey's faith, but those around him, and how God speaks to him as he runs the race of life with his faith!

Scotty Herring & TJ Dailey "Faith Through Business" Scotty Herring & TJ Dailey of T-Zone Custom Apparel In this episode Gran will concentrate on sharing your faith through your business and your job in todays world. He will sit down with Scotty Herring and TJ Dailey from T-Zone Custom Apparel in Milford, Indiana and talk to them about their faith, how they use it in their business and how Scotty uses his business as a ministry tool.