In this episode of the You Matter podcast, host Shane Stanford interviews siblings Vivian and Josiah O'Neal. Vivian, the former Miss Mississippi and founder of capABLE and Josiah, a college student at the University of Southern Mississippi who has a rare muscular disease, share their inspiring stories. They discuss their relationship as siblings, Josiah's experiences as a student with disabilities, and the impact of Vivian's nonprofit organization, capABLE which promotes disability inclusion in education. Vivian and Josiah also share their personal journeys, the importance of advocacy and mentorship, and how faith has influenced their journeys. They emphasize the need for broader awareness and understanding of disabilities in society and encourage others to reach out and include those who's stories might look different than ours.
00:00 Welcome to the You Matter Podcast
01:01 Meet Vivian and Josiah O'Neal
02:13 Josiah's Journey and College Life
03:09 The CAPABLE Initiative
05:18 Challenges and Social Barriers
12:26 Faith and Personal Growth
17:38 Josiah's Big Day: The Children's Book
21:57 Final Thoughts and Reflections
More From Vivian O'Neal:
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Instagram : @ohhvivv
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To Contact Vivian : vivian@capablecurriculum.com
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Podcast Edited by Bryant Thaxton
In this episode of the You Matter podcast, our host, Shane Stanford, and his co-author Anthony Thaxton discuss the themes in their new book, 'Unfailing: Stumbling into God's Unlimited Goodness.' They explore the lessons derived from biblical stories of failure, the profound impact of working on the book for nearly a decade, and how overcoming failure is a crucial part of spiritual growth. The episode highlights the importance of storytelling, the value of discussing personal failures, and how God uses these experiences for greater purposes. Anthony also shares insights on his work with the Institute for Southern Storytelling and reflects on the influence stories and storytelling in his own life. The conversation emphasizes that even the failures in our stories matter, and finding hope in Jesus is essential to stumbling our way into God's unlimited goodness.
00:00 Welcome to the You Matter Podcast
00:30 Introducing the Book Project
01:15 The Journey of Collaboration
01:59 Overcoming Failure and Finding Redemption
05:38 Biblical Stories of Failure and Redemption
09:55 The Power of Storytelling
18:26 Personal Reflections and Lessons Learned
28:53 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
Purchase a copy of Un-failing: Stumbling Our Way into God’s Unlimited Goodness here.
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Edited by Bryant Thaxton
In this episode of the You Matter podcast our host, Shane Stanford emphasizes the transformative power Jesus in our stories. He reflects on personal, spiritual and biblical narratives, stressing the importance of understanding and embracing one's own story in light of the gospel. Shane recounts encounters and power of Jesus in the lives of the marginalized, illustrating how their stories were transformed. Shane touches on themes of failure, redemption, and the ongoing nature of our stories. H reminds listeners of the power of Jesus in our stories, and that everyone's story matters in the Kingdom of God.
00:00 Introduction and Recap
00:30 The Power of Story in the Gospel
01:50 Personal Reflections on Jesus as a Friend
02:54 Challenges and Misconceptions in Church Traditions
03:51 Eugene Peterson and the Accessibility of the Bible
06:22 Jesus Meets Us Where We Are
10:29 Failures and Redemption in the Bible
12:12 The Importance of Sharing Your Story
14:15 Facing Life's Challenges with Faith
18:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this episode of the You Matter podcast, Shane Stanford introduces the new season focused on the significance of our stories and why they matter. Shane updates listeners about his recent health challenges, including a stroke and the need for surgery, while sharing how his faith and chronic illnesses have impacted his own story. He discusses the emotional experience of dealing with hardships, the importance of gratitude and forgiveness, and how personal and biblical stories intersect to provide hope and direction in Jesus. Shane emphasizes that every individual's story matters and encouraged listeners to share and celebrate their own narratives as part of their spiritual journey.
00:00 Introduction to the Season
00:56 Personal Health Update
02:39 Faith and Family
03:51 The Power of Story
05:27 Scriptural Reflections
08:03 Living Your Story
12:10 Gratitude and Forgiveness
15:54 Celebrating and Sharing Stories
20:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Shane's Website: shanestanford.com
Edited by Bryant Thaxton
In this insightful episode of the You Matter podcast, host Shane Stanford sits down with Jeff Jones and Mike Hogan, co-authors of "Rebranding Christianity." They explore the evolving brand of Christianity, discussing why it's losing relevance and how it can regain its influence. With their unique perspectives, Jones and Hogan share strategies to reconnect with modern society and make faith meaningful in today's world. Whether you're a devout believer or simply curious about the intersection of faith and culture, this episode offers thought-provoking ideas on the future of Christianity.
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JourneyWise Instagram: @thejourneywisenetwork
JourneyWise Website: https://journeywise.network/
Join Shane Stanford as he hosts Grace Valentine in an inspiring episode of You Matter. Grace shares her journey from struggling with insecurity to finding her faith and purpose. Her candid conversation about church, identity, and the challenges of young adulthood is both relatable and uplifting. Perfect for those seeking encouragement and insight into living a fulfilling Christian life.
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Continue to explore the intersection of chronic physical and spiritual conditions with Shane Stanford on the You Matter podcast. The 2nd part of The Cure for the Chronic Life episode features key lessons from Shane's book, "The Cure for the Chronic Life," emphasizing the power of compassion and walking in others' shoes. Shane discusses how these principles can lead to personal growth and a greater connection with the divine.
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Join Shane Stanford on the You Matter podcast as he explores the profound connection between spiritual and physical health in our chronic struggles. In this episode, Shane shares personal stories and insights from his book, "The Cure for the Chronic Life," co-authored with Deanna Favre. Discover how faith and understanding can transform the way we handle life's persistent challenges.
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This week on You Matter, Shane Stanford, our host, is sitting down with Dr. Tim Tennent, for a rich conversation on everything from the transformative nature of global evangelism to leadership as his time as President of Asbury Seminary is coming to a close. Shane and Dr. Tennent discuss his approach to interfaith dialogue, his strategies for spreading the Gospel in predominantly Hindu areas, and his thoughts on the evolving landscape of global Christianity. Tune in for a thoughtful analysis of the complexities of faith, culture, and theological education with a seasoned expert.
Shane Stanford and the JourneyWise Network are also excited to be welcoming Dr. Tim Tennent on as a board member of the Moore-West Center. This is a truly special addition to the board, as Dr. Tennent brings with him a rich evangelical and theological background that we are excited to be guiding and leading this organization into our next season.
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In this week’s episode of the You Matter podcast, Shane is back with the second part of "Words to Live By," getting to the heart of finding purpose and significance in the everyday and making life matter. Drawing from his book and personal stories, including a profound conversation with his grandfather during a life-changing diagnosis, Shane illuminates the path to living a life full of meaning, one day at a time. Discover how simple acts of kindness and daily decisions can lead to a life that truly matters in God's kingdom.
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This week on the You Matter podcast, our host Shane Stanford sits down with Jerry Pattengale, a man whose life exemplifies transformation through faith. From his humble beginnings of a childhood marked by poverty to his impactful roles at the Museum of the Bible and Indiana Wesleyan University, Jerry shares his incredible journey of overcoming adversity. Dive into this conversation that weaves together personal struggle, divine intervention, and the power of education.
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In this week's episode of You Matter, our host, Shane Stanford, sits down with his wife Dr. Pokey Stanford, to share their remarkable journey of healing and redemption as they walked from the brink of divorce into to a stronger, healthier relationship. They discuss the challenges of dealing with brokenness from an affair, and their road to forgiveness and moving forward. Their story demonstrates how faith and love can heal even the deepest wounds, offering listeners wisdom and hope for overcoming even the toughest of marital difficulties and distractions.
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In this week's episode, our host Shane Stanford has a beautiful conversation with chef, author, and restaurateur, Robert St. John! With four decades of experience in the restaurant industry and vital non-profit work through his organization Extra Table, Robert certainly has many stories and lessons to share from his kitchen and beyond. However, one of the most important and notable conversation in this episode is the discussion of Robert's journey through recovery and how that has impacted his faith and walk with Jesus. Shane and Robert explore the importance of sharing your journey and being open about the struggles along the way to further point others to Jesus and help them see how they matter to him.
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JourneyWise Instagram: @thejourneywisenetwork
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This week, we are re-running our inaugural episode where host Shane Stanford shares why “you matter” has been a key part of his ministry’s motto over the last 30 years. He shares his testimony relating to his medical struggles as a hemophiliac who contracted HIV & Hep C from a blood transfusion and how the challenges he has faced taught him the importance of making each day matter. Shane also shares a preview of the guests from our first season from all walks of life and we encourage you to give those a listen too if you have not already. We are so excited you are here, and we hope over this serves as an encouraging remind that YOU matter!
Socials:
@drshanestanford
@thejourneywisenetwork
Website:
www.journeywise.network
www.shanestanford.com
Contact:
info@moorewestcenter.org
prayer@moorewestcenter.org
In this week’s episode, Shane is continuing his conversation of apologetics in part two of why he believes the Bible is true as a pastor, theologian, and follower of Christ. In part one, Shane gave the first three reason why he believes the bible is true shares his journey on why this topic is so important to him, why it’s important to us as believers, and why this is truly the heart of how and why You Matter. In this week’s conversation, he gives the last two reasons and talks about the unchanging nature of scriptures and the divine imprint of the Lord on His own life.
Socials:
@drshanestanford
@thejourneywisenetwork
Website:
www.journeywise.network
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Contact:
info@moorewestcenter.org
prayer@moorewestcenter.org
In this week’s episode, Shane is continuing the conversation of apologetics in part one of a two-part series by offering his perspective of why he believes the Bible is true as a pastor, theologian, and follower of Christ. Shane shares his journey on why this topic is so important to him, why it’s important to us as believers, and why this is truly the heart of how and why You Matter. This week’s conversations talks about the trustworthiness of the authors, prophecy fulfillment, and reliability of documents. Join us next week for part two!
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@drshanestanford
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Website:
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Contact:
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prayer@moorewestcenter.org
This week, our host Shane Stanford is joined by Edward Grinnan, the editor in chief for Guideposts, to talk about what it means to be a caregiver and how you matter in the caring of others. Edward and Shane discuss everything from battling addiction to what it means to love and be connected with someone in need of full-time care and the anxieties that can come from that. They talk about the importance of living in the present moment, and the ways God meets us there. Edward reminds us that we matter as we care for others because the Lord uses even those moments to heal and restore our own life.
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@drshanestanford
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Website:
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Contact:
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prayer@moorewestcenter.org
In this week’s episode of You Matter, our host Shane has astrophysicist and theologian David Wilkinson on to talk about the relationship between Christianity and the world of physics. They converse about the beauty of God’s evidence in the physical world in Jesus and what belief looks like in an accelerating world. David and Shane look at the similarities of beliefs in faith and science.
Their discussion ranges from the Shroud of Turin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shroud_of_Turin) to Taylor Swift to the importance of truly living out our faith in the world. Most importantly, David reminds us that we matter in how we reflect Jesus to others in our kindness and love in action and words.
Socials:
@drshanestanford
@thejourneywisenetwork
Website:
www.journeywise.network
www.shanestanford.com
Contact:
info@moorewestcenter.org
prayer@moorewestcenter.org