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What’s your greatest hope and dream? What’s stopping you from doing it? This podcast will encourage and equip you to discover your unique skills, talents, and abilities and unleash them so that you fully accomplish your purpose. Every. Believer. Unleashed....that’s our mission.
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Perseverance Podcast

Kelvin the DeafBlind Potter

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Being Deafblind has been a challenge for me, but when I apply joy to my pain, I can persevere through my suffering. The Perseverance Podcast is here to help you overcome your pain with hope by hearing about how others have lived beyond their challenges. If you would like to be a guest on my show, email me at info@perseverancepodcast.com
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True, personal stories from new voices and experienced writers resonating with the themes of the Personal Essay/Story Publishing Projects: "Bearing Up" (2018) and "Exploring" (2019).
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Do you want to work from anywhere in a career that you love? 💖 This is what The Karen Chayne Show is all about. 🎙 On my podcast, I talk all things working online and how to get started based on my experience for the past 8 years. 👩‍💻 I also interview some of the best experts in my industry which is part of what I do as a Virtual Assistant. 👨‍💻 So, if you want a career where you can travel, stay home with your kids, or just live your life of freedom by working online, this is the podcast for ...
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– I can’t remember who suggested that we go skinny dipping that night. I imagined a veritable walk of shame back to Lily’s house. Jena Reger lives in Durham, North Carolina, where she is a graduate student at Duke University. She belongs to a local writing group and has been working on a variety of projects for the past few years--from flash fictio…
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Welcome to the twelfth episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of George, a man who grew up in a Christian home but struggled through years of not fitting in due to his same-sex tendencies. George experienced such extreme bullying that as soon as he turned 18, he left home and became deeply imm…
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In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, Ryan shares insights from his recent experience at the International Coalition of Apostolic Leaders conference, emphasizing the importance of timing and perseverance in pursuing God-given dreams. Reflecting on his journey of building supportive communities and fostering connections, Ryan encourages listener…
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–Darlin’, that’s a championship team. As I regard his 60-something stride, the scream fighting to escape my throat dissolves into a plan. Annette L. Brown is a mother, wife, and retired teacher, who lives on an almond farm in Central California where she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She is grateful for the support of The Taste Life…
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– I had a dream fueled by hope but mostly idealistic naïveté With the firmly resounding hammer blow with my pickaxe came a thunderbolt moment of clarity born of every slight, every wound, I had until then ever known. David Lusk is a retired, self-employed consulting arborist/psychologist/writer living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has previo…
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In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, Ryan shares an encouraging message about stepping into a new season of purpose and growth. Reflecting on Song of Songs 2:11-13, he talks about the beauty of “spring” seasons in life—times when long-held dreams and prayers begin to bear fruit. Ryan reminds listeners that the “winter” of waiting and preparati…
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— Oh, what the hell—go be one of the guys! My panicky gut sent up red flares! Arlene Mandell is an artist living in Linville, North Carolina, proudly celebrating her 10th year at Carlton Gallery in Banner Elk. (carltongallery.com/arlene-mandell). A native New Yorker, relocating to the Blue Ridge Mountains with Captain Dan ignited a passion to write…
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– I became daring in the dark. My grip froze. I gulped the moist night air and licked my lips. Mary Clements Fisher celebrates her current mother/grandmother, sweetheart, student, and writer status in Cupertino, California. Two writers’ groups Taste Life Twice and Daughters through the Decades support her mad, muddled, and magical moments of writin…
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In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, Ryan explores the importance of “getting in the game” and why each of us has a unique role to play in advancing God’s Kingdom. Using the analogy of a football team, he shares how every position—whether on offense, defense, or even on the sidelines—has value and purpose. Ryan dives into what it means to be “…
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– “Don’t panic. Keep your feet up.” It bucks and dips, pitches and plunges while cold water slams you every few seconds. A retired English professor, Kenneth Chamlee still enjoys teaching workshops on humor in poetry, writing in personae, and the remarkable connections between poetry and painting and photography. His poetic biography of 19th-centur…
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– Should I tell my mother what I decided to do? A 5-year-old, less than one meter tall, I slipped through the turnstile without being noticed. Akira Odani lives in the ancient city of St. Augustine, Florida. He belongs to Taste Life Twice Writers and the Florida Writers Association. Born in Tokyo, he had written extensively for the Japanese media. …
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In this episode of the Unleashed podcast, Ryan interviews Sarah Borg from Kingdom Ecosystems. Sarah shares her journey into leadership, the importance of collaboration, and how God has used even the hardest moments in her life for redemption. They discuss the power of prayer, breaking down silos in ministry, and the beauty of working together for g…
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– We were trying out young adulthood, but there were rules. What I recall is moonlight through a picture window until we heard his door open, Marshall’s deep, slow Tennessee twang. Caroline Kane Kenna lives in Huntersville, North Carolina. A newspaper reporter before the internet. Stay at home Mom to three boys, trailing spouse for a corporate husb…
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– I had a layover in Elmira, New York—six hours long. Warblers, whistlers, and trillers sang. Joe and Maybe Dave knew when not to talk, too, when beauty itself was the conversation. Maureen Ryan Griffin has loved words and stories since her “Cat in the Hat” days and leads writing workshops and retreats (www.WordPlayNow.com). She’s published in nume…
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In this inspiring episode, Ryan chats with Cynthia Sugar, author of Alive to Shine, to discuss the powerful journey of discovering your unique calling and stepping fully into the purpose God has for your life. Cynthia shares insights from her book, including the importance of creating a "Unique Strengths Profile." Together, they explore how to unco…
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– I began to pass little crosses made of sticks and string. It was fully dark outside now, a blackness unrelieved by any shaft of human-created light. Suzanne Adams has been an actor, director, teacher, and archenemy of Mountain Pine Beetles in the Rockies. She didn’t take writing semi-seriously until moving to Charlotte, in this “writingest state.…
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– We had our audience! Fierce when necessary, and sometimes maybe just a little bit witchy Fascinated with every big and little thing, Jamie Cheshire has long been an avid student of design and structure. Having worked together with giants, he has had the extreme good fortune to practice his craft for most of the last four decades and has seen his …
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Welcome to the eleventh episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of Ryan, a man who grew up in a Christian home and was saved at a young age only to face his greatest struggle after getting married. Ryan and his wife spent years trying to have a child, only to face loss after loss. Throughout th…
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In this episode, Ryan chats with Angie Wheeler Sibia, a dedicated missionary who has spent over 20 years serving in Mozambique. From her beginnings as a nurse in Texas to answering God’s call to the nations, Angie shares her incredible journey of faith, obedience, and the formation of Beacon of Hope, a ministry that transforms the lives of African …
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– “Quick! Let's get the oars!”. Traveling fast, the tanker’s bow tossed large white-capped waves. Edward von Koenigseck, relocated from Florida, resides in Ticonderoga NY. Having a 40-year career in Technical Publications, he also published two books (Technical Writing for Private Industry and Island Park, a Memoir, and four short stories. He creat…
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– What was I doing here? I’d been a fool to come. Too much of the past haunted the rooms. Bruce Spang, former Poet Laureate of Portland, Maine, is the author of two novels, The Deception of the Thrush and Those Close Beside Me. His most recent collection of poems, All You’ll Derive: A Caregiver’s Journey, was just published. He is the poetry and fi…
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In this powerful episode, Ryan chats with Kelvin Crosby, known as the DeafBlind Potter, who shares his incredible journey of overcoming hearing and vision loss. From battling challenges with humor and resilience to discovering how pottery became a path to healing and purpose, Kelvin’s story is one of hope, faith, and living beyond limits. Tune in t…
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The Bottle Rocket War by Richard L. Davis, Elk Grove, CA – firecrackers on a stick, launched from tequila bottles! We had no Francis Scott Key to record our glory and legacy. Richard (“Rick”) Davis is a retired Air Force colonel with an extensive professional writing history, including some non-fiction material published over the past 40 years. To …
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– Not what we expected Hell-bound for a summer of adventure in France, we didn’t care. David Collins holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and taught English/Creative Writing for forty years. His work has appeared in numerous journals, reviews, magazines, and newspapers. His first full-length book, Accidental Activists: …
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In this episode, Ryan shares how God highlights certain things in our lives that point to what He has called us to do. You'll learn how to spot recurring themes that lead to how he's wired and gifted you and how those inform His calling on your life. Links: Join our Unleashed Group - https://everybelieverunleashed.com/…
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– Is love worth the pain? My belief in immortality for the people I adored did not pan out. Terri Kirby Erickson of Pfafftown, NC, is the author of seven poetry collections, including her latest book, Night Talks: New & Selected Poems (Press 53), a Finalist for the International Book Award for Poetry. Her work has appeared in “American Life in Poet…
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Forty-five writers share their personal stories of courage and daring, rashness and folly, incited by intention, imprudence, or circumstances. These are tales provoked by reasoned confidence or aggravated by recklessness, some pivoting on inattention to what could go wrong. We choose what to do next, how to live, based on what we think we know and …
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In this episode of Unleashed, Ryan interviews Larry and Sue Pruett, who share their powerful journey of marriage, ministry, and entrepreneurship. Larry and Sue opened up about their early days as a couple, the challenges they faced, and how God placed a burden on their hearts to become an example of a Christ-centered marriage. They discuss their mi…
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Welcome to the tenth episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of “Emmy”, an on-fire-for-Jesus young adult, who got caught up in what would later become a cult. Hear how she struggled with physical, mental, and emotional abuse for decades after marrying the pastor until she finally broke free fro…
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In this episode, Ryan chats with Craig Deall, CEO of Foundations for Farming. Craig shares his powerful story of losing everything as a farmer in Zimbabwe and finding a deeper faith and calling through sustainable, biblically-based farming practices. You'll hear practical insights on how to overcome challenges, embrace God’s purpose, and make a mea…
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In this episode of Unleashed, we sit down with Craig Norton, founder of Beyond the Known International, to explore his unique journey of building both a successful business and impactful ministry by leading with relationships. Craig shares how his early experiences in sales, combined with a deep commitment to his faith, shaped his approach to servi…
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In this episode, Garry Miles shares his journey from a ministry-focused upbringing to discovering his true calling in the business world. Garry reveals how a profound personal experience led him to shift from religious checklists to a genuine relationship with God, ultimately guiding him to help businesses operate on kingdom principles. He discusse…
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In this inspiring episode, Ryan chats with Karl Jacobi. Karl shares his incredible journey of overcoming personal and professional obstacles, discovering his true purpose, and shifting from e-commerce to a life dedicated to helping others achieve their full potential. We dive deep into the importance of legacy, the power of resilience, and how find…
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In this episode, Ryan chats with Jake Jordan about his story and why fear is one major reason that stops people from being unleashed into their full calling. You’ll learn how to coach yourself out of fear and into action. Links: Check our our Unleashed Community - https://everybelieverunleashed.com/Ryan Reger által
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Welcome to the ninth episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of Elana, a woman who was struck with Bell’s Palsy, a paralytic facial syndrome, after the birth of her son. Hear how she struggled with depression, anxiety, and anger for decades until she found the joy only Christ can bring. Through…
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In this inspiring episode of the Unleashed Podcast, host Ryan Reger sits down with Dr. Randy and Lesli Bixby from The Family Reformation Project. Join us as we delve into the fascinating journey of the Bixbys, from Randy’s rural Iowa upbringing to their impactful work in family transformation. Discover practical insights on how to unlock the potent…
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In this episode, Ryan chats with Scott Brown of Globe International, a large mission-sending organization. Scott and Ryan invite you to rediscover the power of dreaming big and embracing your God-given potential. They explore how ministry can extend beyond traditional roles into everyday professions and non-traditional spaces. Whether you're feelin…
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