UnBroken Jars Podcast

Episode 34 Coach Ronnie Stapler shares his faith story. Coach Stapler (a legendary basketball coach in north Alabama) is also a man who really has one simple message. ...to "Love People and Use Things" not the other way around. Coach Stapler has a great insight to life , especially after growing up with an abusive father, but has lived out the love for people he talks about. 

Episode 33"God Is Always On Time" according to Gary Jasper. He is a friend or ours from the 2820 community. Gary has been through a lot in his life. His story is a great reminder that our time and God's time may not always be the same, but He is always on time. 

Episode 32 "Worried About Nothing..."  has Doug Smith sharing his faith journey and experiences of how life creeping up on you can become overwhelming if focused in the wrong direction.  If you have felt overwhelmed at points in your life this would be a good podcast for you to listen too. 

Episode 31 Ben and Rachel Kellum stopped by and shared their story of a faithful journey that brings true smiles to others faces. You will want to hear how God is leading them to be present where they are planted. ...wherever that may be. 

Episode 30 Jeremy Haynes joins us and tells his story of sadness, addiction, homelessness and hope. God works in all our lives, but what a contrast when someone has a big turn around from hopelessness to hope filled. Jeremy is now hope filled! Listen to God's work in his life!

Episode 29 Lucas Cagle joins us and shares about his faith journey and the rise and fall of life and how God's plans will succeed. 

Episode 28 Jason Forrester joined us. You have to hear their story of how he and his wife Jeanne became the parents of 2 amazing little kids. One by birth. One by foreign adoption. Both amazing stories! Their stories reveal God's fingerprints all throughout their life together. 

Episode 27 Blake Peppers joins us and shares his story that really should be made into a movie.  You'll be shocked at what this man has been through and you'll see what a Big God can do to "Wake Up" a sole and bring light to even the darkest of places. 

Episode 26  is a clear description of how God often works in unexpected ways and unexpected times. Randy Fowler is usually the co-host of this podcast, but today sits in a different chair for this episode and shares how God showed up at an unexpected time and began to reveal work that no one was skilled at doing. As you listen the hope is you will be challenged at what God can do in your life if you are willing to be patient and willing. 

Episode 25 Hoss Johnson joins us and shares his life of triumph, loss and mission! Take a minute and listen to how God allows us all to have a platform. Hoss is engaging, encouraging and very motivating of how God works. You don't want to miss this!

Episode 24 Sunny Patel shares his story. The love of a community of college students had a great impact on Sunny's life. So much so that he left his lifelong Hindu religion and became a christian. Listen to how amazing God is as Sunny tells his faith story!

Episode 23: Rob Touchstone joins us to have a conversation about ways to use the life and story we have as mission. He tells us his faith journey the has led him to open several coffee houses with the intention of doing good and reaching people for Christ. 

Episode 22 finds us in a conversation with a wonderful lady Mrs. Sue Bell. This conversation will touch your heart as Mrs. Sue shares how God used challenges in life and loss of a grandchild to make an impact in her faith and in the world. Grab a tissue and listen to a heart felt journey of Pain and Peace!

Episode 21 Mary Brinkerhoff from the Auburn Christian Student Center joins us for a conversation. She and her late husband have spent their entire lives dedicated to pouring into college students. Listen to the wisdom that comes flowing from the overflow of a real life faith. 

Episode 20 Spencer Palmer joins the UnBroken Jars podcast and shares his story of growing up in a good home, but  began to make some unwise decisions that almost cost him his life. You really need to hear this man's story!

Episode 19 finds us in a conversation with Sister Rosie who spends time every week walking along side of individuals experiencing homelessness. The homeless community is close to her heart because she experienced this life first hand as a kid. Hearing her story will challenge you to engage your faith with real physical action!

Episode 18 we spend time talking with Mandy Kilgore the Chief Goodness Officer of Community of Hope. This is an organization who help those experiencing homelessness get in affordable living situations. As you listen to Mandy's story of the ups and downs of starting a ministry to the homeless community and in the middle that loosing her husband tragically your heart will be touched and hopefully your feet will be moved to do something in your community with your faith in God!

Episode 17 leads us into a conversation with Steve Shelton about how addiction, a broken home-life and poor decisions led him to the brink of complete brokenness. Steve not only shares his story of how God showed up, but also how the joy of Christ presence continues to impact his life. 

Episode 16 will touch your heart when you hear Mrs. Iris Warren tells her heartbreaking story of loss and life.  Through it all the one center piece was her faith compelling her forward. Take a listen to this sweet lady and walk away encouraged!

Episode 15 Meleah Ellis joins us and tells her faith journey after experiencing the 2011 tornados first hand. The tornados didn't only impact their home, but had a major impact on her family. Listen and you'll hear Meleah's touching story of destruction and rebuilding. 

Episode 14 Don Gardner joins us and brings a very joyful perspective on a life that has been filled with struggle. Don has Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bone disease), but looks at the struggles he faces as God sending him in the direction he needs him to go. You will want to listen to this podcast as Don a little man reveals a big faith!

Episode 13 JP Conway discussed how he has seen a church throughout his life that was was filled with brokenness and was beautiful. After loosing his mom at an early age JP discovered the true blessing a church can be. We discuss with JP his faith journey and how he navigated through life without a Mom there to steady the ship. 

Episode 12 Brad Carter joins us for a conversation about the winding road that he has been on....including: loss, drugs, armed robbery, jail time, homelessness and Jesus. You don't won't to miss this conversation!

Episode 11 Preston Conder the campus minister at the University of Alabama shares his faith story of calling to make disciples. It simple, it begins with Jesus! Join us in a conversation. You'll be challenged to rethink being a disciple and what that means for a follower of Jesus. 

Episode 10 We invite Micah Cobb the campus minister at Auburn University to join us and share his faith journey. He also shares his thoughts on a real life faith in college student that he works with. Micah has great insight! It's worth a listen. 

Episode 10 we invite Micah Cobb the campus minister at Auburn University to join us and share his faith journey. He also shares his thoughts on a real life faith in college student that he works with. Micah has great insight! It's worth a listen. 

The thought of losing a child at any age is an overwhelming nightmare! Bob and Cindy Rieder after losing their son share their journey and faith walk through grief and life. Your heart will be touched by their story and encouraged by their faith! 

In Episode 8 Jason Bybee shares his story of growing up. The great loss that he experiences will break your heart, but allow you to see the peace that God can offer in the middle of that great loss. Join us as we walk with Jason through some of his faith journey. 

Our conversation with Andrea Williams will pull you in and warm your heart as she shares her love and passion that God placed in front of her for working with the mental and physical challenged individuals at 305 8th street.

Episode 6 has us in a discussion with Tom Reynolds  the executive director at "His Way" a christian recovery treatment center for men. Tom shares his story and how his faith journey brought him into contact with God working on men stuck in addiction. Join us as we hear his story and hear a challenge for our lives to live out our faith opportunities that are right in front of us. 

Episode 5 introduces our friend April Boddie. She's a mother to 5 and a momma to many. You will want to hear the passion for God and her community. Save our Sons is about education and open minds. For more information saveoursonshuntsville@gmail.com 

Episode 4 We interview Taylor Reed who volunteers with "Shower Up". "Shower Up" is a community based project that reaches into the homeless community with the goal of offering the basic opportunity to get clean. The Mission is simple "to build relationships, restore hope and dignity, and show the love of God with those in need by providing them with shower services and personal care." 

In this episode we interview Fran Fluhler and get to hear how God led and she followed. Now she runs a nonprofit food distribution known as "Manna House" were each week she helps feed people who are hungry in our community and that's not even her full time job. Her story will encourage, inspire and challenge the Spirit in you to do more with the gifts you've been given!

(Updated Sound So Interviewer Can Be Heard. Sorry New to Podcasting)Episode 2 leads us into a discussion with Jon Fowler about his creative t-shirt ideas and the impact they have had on our local community and his faith. Join us and take a peak behind the creative brain of FowWow designs. You'll love the Jesus in this guy!

Join us as we discuss with Dean Dunning about his interest in board gaming and how he's taken that interest and turned it into something that honors God. In world where so much time is filled with screens  the idea of board gaming is a refreshing move toward simplifying life and building community. Join us on this podcast and you'll find yourself thinking about how to simplify your life and what hobbies or interest of yours you can use to glorify God.