The Wonder of It All is Growing!

An exciting announcement about a new podcast that Ben and co-host, Darren Shavers, are launching: The Brew & Shavers Sports Podcast! If you are interested in stories and personalities from the world of sports then check out this new show! The Wonder of It All will continue to add episodes throughout the year, so check back often! Thanks for listening! Blessings!</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-brewster/message

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Faith, Football and a New Co-Host

Season 4 is here! Big changes have arrived, most notably with the addition of Darren Shavers as co-host. On this first episode of our new season we talk about the upcoming college football season, and players who are defined first by their faith.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-brewster/message

00:30:24

Faith, Summertime, and Bob Marley

On this final episode of season three, Ben shares his thoughts on summer music, the lyrics of Bob Marley, and a love that doesn't let us go when we feel unlovable.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-brewster/message

00:23:06

All Things Music

Jennifer McMullen comes back on the show to discuss all things music. From musical collaboration to lyrics, Jennifer brings her unique perspective as a musician and songwriter. </p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-brewster/message

00:30:47

A Preacher Looks Back On 50+ Years In Ministry

Our special guest today, Andrew Brewster (I call him Dad), joins us to share reflections on his 50+ years in full-time ministry around the United States. He also talks about reasons to be optimistic for the future of the church.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-brewster/message

00:30:46

When Your Life Isn't What You Imagined: A First Step to Change

Have you ever thought: "this is not where I imagined my life would be?" Have you ever felt unfilled, or left believing that your best life is always going to be out of your reach? On today's episode, Ben talks about what a fulfilled life really means, and the first step to making a change in order to live such a life.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-brewster/message

00:24:57

Tragedy, Loss of Faith, and Redemption: One Man's Story

With family roots in northwest Louisiana, Tom Edwards grew up in a Christian home. By his teen years, however, Tom began walking away from his childhood faith. Then a series of tragedies happened in his life which set him in a different direction. Through the pain and the loss, Tom found his faith again. He shares his story on this episode.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-brewster/message

00:30:05

When You Feel Like You Don't Measure Up

Do you ever feel like God made a mistake in calling you to a specific mission? On today's episode, we take a look at a man named Moses, who gives God all kinds of reasons why he is not the person for the mission. </p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-brewster/message

00:24:14

Fighting Cancer: A First-Hand Account

Howie Brownell, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Northwest Louisiana (and a guest from Season One), returns to share how his life has changed since being diagnosed with prostate cancer. When this episode was recorded, Howie was still in the process of radiation treatments. </p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-brewster/message

00:30:34

Growing Up In the Churches of Christ, Part Three

In the third and final part of "Growing Up in the Churches of Christ," Darren Shavers shares more of his spiritual journey, including when he stepped away from his religious heritage, and what brought him back.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-brewster/message

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