Send us a text Life’s trials can feel overwhelming, but God doesn’t leave us to face the fire alone. In this episode, Adam Swedenburg explores how life’s challenges refine us, how faith can grow stronger through the flames, and practical ways to stay anchored in God’s presence, promises, and people. If you like this podcast please click on the Linktree link to check out our amazing affiliate sponsors and to see how you can support the podcast through Patreon. https://linktr.ee/AdamSwed...

Send us a text We all face storms — bills piling up, relationships stretched thin, health struggles, and moments when faith feels fragile. But Hebrews 6:19 reminds us that “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” In this episode, Adam Swedenburg shares: Why biblical hope is different from wishful thinkin, how Paul, Peter, and Abraham stayed anchored in God through storms, three anchors you can hold onto today: God’s promises, God’s presence, and God’s people, and a pers...

Send us a text In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Bambi Lynn—life coach, motivational speaker, blogger, and two-time published author (soon to be three!). Bambi shares her incredible testimony of transformation, beginning in 1987 when, just days after nearly ending her life by jumping off a bridge, she gave her heart to Jesus. We talk about the life-saving moment when a passing police officer intervened, the shocking discovery she made in the psych hospital, and how ...

Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by Miriam Diphouse McMillan—author of Sacred Balance: How Ancient Practices Can Restore Modern Minds. Miriam is a chaplain at an inpatient psychiatric hospital, an ordained minister, a writer for the Intercession of Spirituality and Mental Health, and above all, a child of God. We dive deep into the intersection of faith and mental health, exploring how spiritual practices—like prayer—have been scientifically shown to calm the mind through MRI...

Send us a text Have you ever felt like you’re just… not enough? Like you’re too broken, too behind, or too messy to be used by God? In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg takes us deep into the heart of that struggle—and reminds us of a greater truth: you were made for more. Through powerful scriptures, real-life reflection, and moments of guided silence, Adam walks us through what it means to reject the enemy’s lies and believe what God says about us. ...

Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Angela Eugene—ordained minister, associate pastor, author of "HerStory: Surviving the Journey Called Life Through Rejection, Abandonment, and Fear," and "Refresh Your Spirit", a 31-day devotional. Angela shares how her relationship with God deepened in the midst of marital chaos, and how she learned to keep Christ at the center of her marriage. We explore the impact of fatherlessness in her early years, the shift when her stepdad enter...

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Becky Avery—author of Escaping Christmas, blogger, full-time professional, and full-time wife—who is on a powerful mission to help others navigate grief. After losing her mother to a long battle with cancer and her father suddenly just 17 months later, Becky and her brother found themselves dreading the holidays and wondering: Can you skip Christmas? That question became the seed for her moving book, written and published just one year...

Send us a text In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg dives deep into the importance of being spiritually rooted in a world that constantly shifts. Drawing from Jeremiah 17:7–8, Adam unpacks what it means to trust God through every storm and drought life throws our way. You’ll learn three powerful habits that grow deep roots—staying in the Word, staying in community, and staying honest with God. Whether you’re facing fear, loss, or feeling like you’re no...

Send us a text In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Shannon Debona—author of Love in Every Stripe Book, speaker, elementary teacher, and woman of deep faith. Shannon shares her journey of growing up in the church and walking with God her whole life, only to find herself in a spiritually dry season, wondering where God was in her pain. Shannon opens up about the tragic loss of her husband to suicide, along with the passing of her cousin and grandmother—all within a single y...

Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Ryan Wickline — host of Through the Fire Podcast, mindset coach, junior high wrestling coach, motivational speaker, and passionate Christ follower. We dive into Ryan’s journey coaching young athletes, how he uses mindset training to help them push past limits, and why it's so important to reject the lies the world tries to sell us. Ryan opens up about the role of suffering in our lives and how God uses it to shape us — not break us. To...

Send us a text In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg explores one of the most powerful yet misunderstood aspects of the Christian walk—surrender. What does it really mean to give control over to God? Why is it so difficult, and yet so freeing? With powerful scripture like Proverbs 3:5-6 and Luke 22:42, Adam unpacks what true surrender looks like through the life of Jesus and his own personal experiences. You'll be invited to reflect on what you're hold...

Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with special guest Kyndal Ray Edwards, founder of A Walking Testimony, who is currently walking across America for the second time to raise awareness for mental health and recovery. Kyndal shares his gripping story of transformation—from being raised in church and playing in the praise band, to falling into addiction, jail, and prison. In 2013, he set a goal to walk across America, and though life delayed the dream, he began his first cross-...

Send us a text In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Kerrigan Buck—engineer, motivational speaker, host of A Living Testimony Podcast, devoted Christian, and proud cat mom—to talk about the moment that changed everything: a heart attack at just 27 years old. What could have been a tragedy became a divine turning point. Kerrigan shares how God used that life-altering experience to slow her down, reveal her true identity, and realign her with His purpose. We dive deep into th...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg dives deep into the often-overlooked battlefield we all face—our minds. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, Adam explores how negative thoughts, fear, and lies can quietly shape our lives unless we learn to fight back with truth. You’ll learn how to identify strongholds, replace lies with God's promises, and guard your heart by renewing your mind. If you’ve ever wrestled with anxi...

Send us a text In this transformative episode, I sit down with 2-time bestselling author, confidence coach, and host of The More Confidence with Luna Gaia Podcast, Lunaria Gaia. Once trapped in a cycle of people-pleasing, emotional struggles, and worldly pursuits, Luna shares her raw and powerful testimony of how everything changed when she encountered Jesus — culminating in her baptism in November. Together, we dive deep into the battle of the mind: how our thoughts can enslave us if we’re n...

Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Carrie Fullerton—host of Fullerton’s Professional Podcast and founder of Fullerton’s Professional Organizing. Carrie shares her journey from being a preacher’s kid raised in church, to drifting away in early adulthood, and then rediscovering her faith through Bible college—where she met her husband. Carrie opens up about her 15 years in education, the surprising moment that sparked her organizing business, and how she's leaned on God t...

Send us a text In a world that often feels heavy and dark, God calls us to be light. In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, Adam Swedenburg dives into Matthew 5:16 and reminds us that we don’t need a spotlight to shine—we just need to show up with purpose and faith. Through a powerful personal story, the example of Daniel in Babylon, and practical challenges for your week, this episode encourages you to live boldly and love deeply right where you are. You were ...

Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Norman Murray — founder of Building Bridges LLC and host of the Building Bridges: One Act of Love at a Time podcast. Norman is a Christian Life Coach, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a soon-to-be ordained minister, and most importantly, a faithful follower of Christ. Norman shares how his ministry was born the night of the George Floyd tragedy, igniting a passion to bridge the gap between the church and the world. With six ...

Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sterling Harris—speaker, author, influencer, businessman, husband, father, former NFL player, and unapologetic Jesus freak. Sterling shares his incredible journey from giving his life to God at age 11, to falling away and chasing worldly desires, to finally experiencing deep transformation through a restored relationship with Jesus. Sterling opens up about the void he felt when he was separated from God, and how no amount of su...

Send us a text In this short but powerful episode, Adam Swedenburg dives into the surprising strength found in stillness. In a world that runs on hustle and noise, what if the most powerful thing you could do today is... pause? Drawing from Psalm 46:10 and the example of Jesus Himself, Adam shares personal stories, biblical wisdom, and a weekly challenge that encourages you to make room for God’s whisper in the quiet. Whether you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or just need a ...