Everyone has a story // Everyone deserves to tell it
In this episode, Alex has a conversation with his good friend Matt Hardeman.
In this episode, Alex has a conversation with one of his long time, college best friends, Nick Williamson.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Lindsay Tobias. Their conversation ranges from South Florida to Virginia, their friendship over the years, how Keep Your Plants On started, why people should stop delaying and start, and why you need to stop dieting and start nourishing your body sustainably.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Tega Faafa. Their conversation ranges from Georgia to Nigeria, vulnerability and authenticity, seminary and school, and how pornography is crippling people.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Reggie Sumpter. Their conversation ranges from Georgia, North Point, divorce, Reggie's dad, faith, and even Delta Airlines.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Brad Horton. Their conversation ranges from Georgia, Texas and North Carolina, North Point and Passion, seminary and school, and even a couple would you rather questions.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Cory Lebovitz. Their conversation ranges from growing up Jewish, his first date with his wife at Waffle House, working with your spouse, doing what God wants you to do, and parody YouTube videos.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Andy Thompson. Their conversation ranges from Dawsonville, GA to South America, touring as a musician, getting slapped in the face in high school, having a passion for helping middle school students, and the hope that lies beyond ourselves.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Natalie Kitchen. Their conversation ranges from all over Georgia, from North Point Ministries and Lighthouse Ministries, how to approach parenting, empathy, and practical tips for a practical faith.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Kurt Tobias. Their conversation ranges from Northern Virginia to Destin, FL, Alex's awkward first encounter with Kurt, not getting WiFi till senior year of high school, winning a bet, trusting in the Lord during difficult times, intentional conversations at the gym, and a heartfelt letter from Kurt's dad.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Clay Cooney. Their conversation ranges from Georgia to Kentucky, Lighthouse ministries, a family of four boys, believing in Jesus vs pursuing Jesus, and GETTING ENGAGED!
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Luke Werth. Their conversation ranges from Wisconsin, Virginia, Georgia, to Missouri, how cerebrospinal fluid leaked out of Alex's ear, filling the void inside, talking to animals, and how he married the girl from Ep. 4 on LSS!
WE HAVE A BABY GIRL!!! And we decided to capture the story. If you want, give it a listen!
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Drew Williams. Their conversation ranges from Georgia to Afghanistan, Drew's first CrossFit workout, surprising his wife after his deployment, the power of who you surround yourself with, life in the military, and how to win each day.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Mike Zumpano. Their conversation ranges from Connecticut to Virginia, coaching college lacrosse, why "knowing" does not imply "prepared", our mutual friend Kurtledove, and why the littlest things make the biggest difference.
Long Story Short is back with Season 2! The purpose of this quick episode is to remind everyone what Long Story Short is all about and to announce an exciting update regarding Season 2.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with John Hambrick. Their conversation ranges from Georgia, California, London, and Australia, the Artful Dodger and Oliver Twist and Shout, World War II, the strategy of the church, and John's latest book, Black and White: Disrupting Racism One Friendship at a Time.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Hudson Caldwell and Sara Marconi. Their conversation ranges from Virginia, South Carolina, and Alabama, seminary, long distance dating and engagement, hiding the Word in your heart, flying, and pornography.
On this episode, Alex and Hannah have a conversation with Jonathan and Sarah Adams. Their conversation ranges from Alpharetta, GA, zuppa toscana soup, long distance dating, intentional conversations, Jesus, and living in prison (hypothetically).
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Derek Paganini. Their conversation ranges from Snellville, Georgia, trials and hardships, the power of a community, his fiancé Victoria, branding Jesus, and the Would You Rather everyone would want to answer!
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Austin Fruits. Their conversation ranges from dirt biking, California, family influences, Liberty University, suicide, and pornography.
On this episode of Long Story Short, Alex and Hannah sit down with Mark & Diane Williams. They talked about their collective 42 years in the Air Force, the struggle of infertility, Hannah's brain aneurysm at age 6, the glue that has held their marriage together, and an interesting Would You Rather question.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Matt Noblitt. Their conversation ranges from St. Louis, the adoption process, being a LU Flame, his relationship with his dad, his wonderful wife, and a terrible "Would You Rather."
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Heath Miller. Their conversation ranges from Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, the power of community, how one's identity affects everything, unibrows and close talking, and Jesus.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Jenni. Their conversation ranges from Texas, California, Belize, and Georgia, Jenni dancing before she was walking, her production company, being faithful to what the Lord has in store, and her pup Copper.
On this episode, Alex and Hannah have a conversation with Anna Willey. Their conversation ranged from Iowa to DC, pizza and donuts, the book Unplanned, working for Shannon Bream, D1 volleyball, and her amazing parents.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Beckett Gue. Their conversation ranges from Ohio to Georgia, Beckett's most successful sales achievement, anxiety, Express Oil Change, how to properly pronounce Beckett's last name, and his biceps.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Nick Wiedemann. Their conversation ranges from Atlanta to Egypt, enneagram 4, how he came to faith, Buckhead Church, and the side effects of social media.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Lexie. Their conversation ranges from Alpharetta to Kenya, overcoming personal battles, ministry and foster care, both filling and emptying your cup, and walking on your hands.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Ryan Flora. Their conversation ranges from Wisconsin to Virginia, homeschooling, Ryan's future unknown book and business, the importance of authenticity, CrossFit, and more.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Allie Stanley. Their conversation ranges from Auburn to Alpharetta, how crucial one's identity is, the enneagram (of course!), middle schoolers and camp, and her love for handwritten notes.
On this episode, Alex and Hannah have a conversation with John Vaughn. Their conversation ranges from Roanoke, VA to Cumming, GA, John's history and passion for sports, how Jesus breaks the chains in our life, John and his wife's story, health issues, and how John is making a dent in this world by helping men through his organization called Accountability Changes Everything.
On this episode, Alex sits down with Jason Young. Their conversation ranges everywhere from Jason family's, the power of words, Alex's wife Hannah getting followed at Walmart, the tour de France, Jason's platform of hospitality, leadership, and communication, and even Burger King.
On this episode, Alex sits down with Sawyer Green. Their conversation ranges everywhere from funny first impressions, childhood memories, the Lord's redeeming love, how suffering within a community strengthens the relationship, and even what it would be like to be 10 years older from either the neck up or the neck down.
In this episode, Hannah and Alex sit down with Nate and Ruth Goodman. Their conversation ranges everywhere from Nate pretending to be Ben Carson, Ruth's expectations of a husband (that Nate met every single one of), Ruth's dad's reaction to marriage, how they continue to love each other everyday, and even about a dog with a cat's personality.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Chad Ward. They talk about everything from Alex's terrible first impression of Chad, the impact of true friends, Chad punching his friend in the face when he was 5, the difference between being critical and a critical thinker, and traveling abroad.
On this episode, Alex and Hannah sit down with Chad and Kristen Cottingham. Their conversation ranges everywhere from Liberty University in 1989, first impressions of Hannah, difficult seasons of life, commitment versus preparation, and even their marriage ministry Kalamazoo Marriage Resource.
In this episode, Alex has a conversation with Billy & Taylor. Their conversation ranges from border collies to marmots, cold showers and diesel trucks, their own business, and their journey across the country in an RV.
On this episode, Alex and Hannah sit down with Mike Elkins. Their conversation ranges from an axolotl, life in Michigan, the value of a mentor, CrossFit, leadership, and even the movie 50 First Dates.
On this episode, Alex and Hannah sit down with Alex's younger sister, Madi. Their conversation ranges from growing up as the youngest, her perspective as a sponge, CrossFit and art, and Jesus.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Mariah Lower. They talk about everything from the enneagram, her brother's diagnosis, the World Race, and everything in between.
On this episode, Hannah and Alex sit down with their sister, Carley. She has one of the most captivating, inspiring stories you'll ever hear. Carley explains how she had her right hand amputated as a senior in high school, and her life before and after.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Hannah MacLeod. They talk about everything about her story, including her incredible family, her experience at Liberty University, and even her campus crush.
On this episode, Alex has a conversation with Becky & Caleb McDonald. They are nurses at the Level 1 Trauma Center in Roanoke, VA, both from West Virginia, and have been married for 7 years! This conversation was a fun one, and it included many laughs and good memories as well.
On this episode, Alex and Hannah are joined by their friend Austin. They discuss everything from Mayodan, NC to Lynchburg, VA, freshman year to senior year of college, influential friends and family, to even singing and shopping.
In this episode, Alex Cottingham is joined by his wife, Hannah Cottingham. They discuss everything about Hannah's story, from childhood to adulthood, Yorktown to Liberty, and even Starbucks and Koppie (Alex/Hannah's puppy), and everything in between.
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