# extraordinarylives (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover extraordinarylives. Page: Feed: --- ## [S3:EP 59 | The Christian Mathematician Who Almost Quit | Dr. Tai-Danae Bradley](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ordinarypeoplepodcast/episodes/S3EP-59--The-Christian-Mathematician-Who-Almost-Quit--Dr--Tai-Danae-Bradley-e3lar6u) _2026-07-07 · Arlenys & Richard Buckelew · Ordinary People with Extraordinary Lives_ "I don't belong here." For years, those words echoed in Dr. Tai-Danae Bradley's heart. Growing up in a broken Christian home, walking through her parents' divorce, battling comparison, and questioning whether she was smart enough, Tai often felt like she didn't measure up. Yet God faithfully used every season of weakness to deepen her love for Christ and shape the woman He was calling her to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/63cef550/podcast/play/122038942/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-26%2F426892451-44100-2-514894850d606.m4a) ## [S3:EP58 | “A ‘Good Christian’ Without Christ? | David Mataya](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ordinarypeoplepodcast/episodes/S3EP58--A-Good-Christian-Without-Christ---David-Mataya-e3ha2o4) _2026-04-14 · Arlenys & Richard Buckelew · Ordinary People with Extraordinary Lives_ Can you grow up in church, know the Bible, and still not truly be saved? In this episode, Pastor David Mataya shares how his life went from outward “Christian” to a train wreck of sin, anger, and a broken marriage—and how God used it all to bring him to true repentance and faith in Christ. You’ll hear about head knowledge vs. heart change, false assurance, and the life-changing power of the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/63cef550/podcast/play/117819588/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-1%2F99279bb2-b6c6-0efe-e5b3-b627e203972d.m4a) ## [S3:EP 57 | How God Turned a Broken Teen Into a Student Pastor | Terrell Medina](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ordinarypeoplepodcast/episodes/S3EP-57--How-God-Turned-a-Broken-Teen-Into-a-Student-Pastor--Terrell-Medina-e3gepbb) _2026-03-17 · Arlenys & Richard Buckelew · Ordinary People with Extraordinary Lives_ After growing up in a broken home and chasing the empty promises of sin, Terrell Medina encountered the gospel at a winter camp that changed everything. In this episode, he shares how God saved him, shaped his calling through discipleship and missions, and ultimately led him to serve as Student Pastor at Redeemer Bible Church. 📍 About Redeemer Bible Church Redeemer Bible Church is located in… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/63cef550/podcast/play/116925227/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-14%2Ffe178702-d10e-48bf-1068-1d20086926b2.m4a) ## [S3:EP56 | Walking Through Loss Without Losing Faith | Emily Curtis](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ordinarypeoplepodcast/episodes/S3EP56--Walking-Through-Loss-Without-Losing-Faith--Emily-Curtis-e3e517v) _2026-01-27 · Arlenys & Richard Buckelew · Ordinary People with Extraordinary Lives_ Welcome back to Ordinary People with Extraordinary Lives!In this deeply moving episode, host Arlenys Buckelew sits down with Emily Curtis—wife, mother, author, and founder of Hope in the Mourning. Emily vulnerably shares her personal journey through loss, grief, and suffering, and how God transformed her pain into a ministry that now comforts and serves others. From spiritual struggles in… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/63cef550/podcast/play/114508479/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-25%2F9b5ac9b6-d17c-3137-9f08-4b4ef6c80be9.m4a) ## [S3:EP55 | Cultivating a Grateful Heart in Every Season | Guest: Jenna Ellis](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ordinarypeoplepodcast/episodes/S3EP55--Cultivating-a-Grateful-Heart-in-Every-Season--Guest-Jenna-Ellis-e3bf8uv) _2025-11-26 · Arlenys & Richard Buckelew · Ordinary People with Extraordinary Lives_ Join host Arlenys Buckelew and special guest Jenna Ellis for a heartfelt Thanksgiving special of Ordinary People with Extraordinary Lives . In this episode, they explore the true meaning of gratitude through a biblical lens — how faith, scripture, and thankfulness intersect in every season of life. Learn about the origins of Thanksgiving , practical ways to cultivate a grateful heart , and how to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/63cef550/podcast/play/111698335/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-25%2Fdbc6ac5a-dd28-2cee-c124-73f3e26c145f.m4a) ## [S3:EP54 Only 1% Are Christian in Japan | Saki To Nihongo: A Heart for the Gospel](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ordinarypeoplepodcast/episodes/S3EP54-Only-1-Are-Christian-in-Japan--Saki-To-Nihongo-A-Heart-for-the-Gospel-e39i8mm) _2025-10-21 · Arlenys & Richard Buckelew · Ordinary People with Extraordinary Lives_ In this episode, host Arlenys Buckelew sits down with Saki , founder of the Saki to Nihongo online ministry. Saki shares her remarkable journey — from growing up in rural Japan with no exposure to Christianity, to finding faith in Christ after moving to the United States. Discover how her experiences shaped her heart for ministry, her unique approach to teaching Japanese with Christian content,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/63cef550/podcast/play/109699222/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-15%2F409297105-44100-2-a8d89b0f66c7f.m4a) ## [S3:EP53 Why Charlie Kirk’s Murder Is More Than Political Violence | Jenna Ellis](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ordinarypeoplepodcast/episodes/S3EP53-Why-Charlie-Kirks-Murder-Is-More-Than-Political-Violence--Jenna-Ellis-e38j9ed) _2025-09-23 · Arlenys & Richard Buckelew · Ordinary People with Extraordinary Lives_ In this special episode, host Arlenys Buckelew is joined by her friend Jenna Ellis for an honest and heartfelt conversation in the aftermath of the murder of Charlie Kirk . Together, they wrestle with the critical and timely question: “How do we respond biblically as the days grow evil?” Drawing from Scripture, personal testimonies, and the legacy of Charlie Kirk, Arlenys and Jenna explore the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/63cef550/podcast/play/108684173/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-23%2F407975679-44100-2-5879184a07e46.m4a) ## [S3:EP52 | He Woke Up Speaking in Tongues… Then Met Christ | Curtis Field](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ordinarypeoplepodcast/episodes/S3EP52--He-Woke-Up-Speaking-in-Tongues-Then-Met-Christ--Curtis-Field-e37incg) _2025-09-02 · Arlenys & Richard Buckelew · Ordinary People with Extraordinary Lives_ In this moving episode, Pastor Curtis Field shares his story of redemption—growing up in a broken home, battling addiction, and being swept into the Pentecostal movement before truly coming to know Christ. Curtis opens up about his dramatic conversion, his marriage and family, and the miraculous journey of his daughter Tiana’s ongoing health struggles. Through it all, God’s grace, prayer, and the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/63cef550/podcast/play/107617104/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-31%2F15308a95-5f6f-e0f4-8e1c-31b04ce5cf7f.m4a) ## [S3:EP51 | Ex-Criminal. Now a Street Evangelist | Justin Harvey](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ordinarypeoplepodcast/episodes/S3EP51--Ex-Criminal--Now-a-Street-Evangelist--Justin-Harvey-e34arg9) _2025-06-24 · Arlenys & Richard Buckelew · Ordinary People with Extraordinary Lives_ Justin Harvey's journey from criminal to Christ will BLOW YOUR MIND! 🔥 Listen to how one man went from tracking criminals to becoming a servant of Christ. This is NOT just another story - this is a RADICAL transformation that proves NO ONE is beyond God's grace! KEY MOMENTS: Tracked criminals for law enforcement Faced 10 years in prison Miraculous encounter on train tracks Complete life… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/63cef550/podcast/play/104213449/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-16%2F54cabc93-84fa-022a-d1dd-19e5d773ca69.m4a) ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/29YD07IhD7hq) _2025-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [S3:EP50 | Redeemed from a Life of Crime | Chuck Holmes](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ordinarypeoplepodcast/episodes/S3EP50--Redeemed-from-a-Life-of-Crime--Chuck-Holmes-e2ujv51) _2025-04-08 · Arlenys & Richard Buckelew · Ordinary People with Extraordinary Lives_ In this episode, we hear the incredible testimony of Chuck Holmes - a former convicted felon who found redemption through a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. After a life of crime, drug addiction, and incarceration, Chuck experienced a dramatic transformation that led him to dedicate his life to prison ministry. Hear how God's grace reached into the darkest corners of Chuck's life and changed… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO7786301514.mp3)