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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 after her father's death.

We talk with Becky about three core themes from her book:

The reality that people grieve differently—and that’s okay.

How grief often divides families, and why she’s grateful that wasn’t her story.

The beauty of unexpected encouragement—like a simple “Are you okay?” text arriving at just the right time.

Becky also shares about her Advent blog series that creates space for grief during a season often filled with forced cheer, and we dive into the importance of normalizing conversations around death, including the need to talk openly about end-of-life plans with loved ones.

Whether you’re in the midst of loss or walking with someone through theirs, this conversation is an invitation to embrace grace, honor grief, and find meaning—even in the hardest seasons.

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Website:
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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 not enough, this episode reminds you that you don’t have to be unshaken by your own strength—but by where you’re planted.

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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 year. Through her grief, she discovered a deeper truth: God meets us in our brokenness, and the scars we carry are not signs of weakness but proof of His presence and healing.

She tells us how her book sat unfinished for 11 years, until God called her to pick it up again—this time completing it in just three days. Her testimony is one of obedience, healing, and the power of true discipleship. Together, we talk about what it means to be obedient to God's call, to live out the gospel, and to share His love through every stripe and scar.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt lost, wondered where God is in the pain, or needed a reminder that their story—and their scars—matter.

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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. Together, we explore Romans 5:3–4 and discuss the power of perseverance, character, and hope in the face of struggle.

This is a conversation about mental toughness, spiritual growth, and the freedom that comes when we learn to stop pretending everything’s perfect and start embracing God’s refining fire.

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Podcast:
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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 holding onto and discover how letting go can open the door to peace, clarity, and purpose.

This episode includes:
Practical reflections to help you identify areas of resistance.
A heartfelt story of how surrender reshaped Adam’s path.
A weekly challenge to deepen your walk with God.
Prayer, scripture, and a whole lot of encouragement.

Whether you're wrestling with a tough decision, clinging to control, or simply seeking peace, this episode will remind you: surrender isn’t defeat—it’s divine alignment.

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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-country walk in 2021 after being released from prison.

Now over 8,100 miles into his journey, Kyndal opens up about the pain he’s walked through, the lives lost to mental illness, and why he believes stepping out of your comfort zone is key to changing lives—both your own and others'. We dive into faith, purpose, and how obedience to God often begins in the uncomfortable.

This is more than a walk—it’s a ministry of hope, healing, and second chances. Don’t miss it.

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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 the importance of letting go of a performance-driven life, learning to forgive others and ourselves, and surrendering our past to God's healing hands. Kerrigan speaks candidly about discovering joy, peace, and purpose through Jesus, and how storms—even painful ones—can be used to redefine us, not destroy us.

This episode is a reminder that our past doesn’t define us, our busyness doesn’t fulfill us, and our healing starts when we lay everything down at the feet of Jesus.

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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 anxiety, self-doubt, or spiritual discouragement, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and practical tools to reclaim your thought life.

It’s time to take your thoughts captive.
Let’s fight back—with the Word of God.
Tune in, be transformed, and take your next step in faith.

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