Ordinary People Extraordinary Things

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Ordinary People Extraordinary Things is a religion podcast hosted by Nancy Bruscher, with 129 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Nancy Bruscher hosts Ordinary People Extraordinary Things, a religion show with 129 episodes published.

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  Episode #128

  128. From Nightlife to New Life with Chris Jahng

  Sep 23, 202650 minS10

  He walked into church wearing last night’s club outfit, sunglasses still on, clip-on earrings still clipped and he promptly fell asleep and started snoring. Then a couple sitting behind him did something he never forgot: they steadied him with a gentle hand, prayed for him, and told him, “You belong here.” That single moment of kindness became a turning point in a much longer story of grief, honesty, and a hard-earned return to faith. Nancy sits down with Chris Jang for the full extended conversation of episode #127, tracing his journey from a childhood surrounded by belief to years of pushing away from church through partying, fraternities, bartending, and eventually running illegal after-hours events where drugs and cash were part of the business model. When Chris’ brother Andrew dies from a heroin overdose, the shock forces Chris to face what his life has become and what it’s costing his family. What follows isn’t a neat, instant conversion story, but a slow, intellectual pursuit of Jesus through Christian apologetics, books like The Case for Christ, and a growing conviction that belief has to become obedience. If you care about Christian testimony, redemption stories, grief and recovery, or the power of community to change a life, you’ll find yourself thinking about this conversation long after it ends. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Ordinary People Extraordinary Things. https://generationstogenerations.com/podcast ordinarypeoplestories@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ordinarypeoplestory https://www.instagram.com/ordinarypeopleextraordinary/ X: @storiesextra Any advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional. All rights reserved: Ordinary People Extraordinary Things Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views of OPET. Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life. We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

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  Episode #127

  127. How Grief Sparked A Faith Journey From Drug Dealing To Ministry with Chris Jahng

  Sep 20, 202616 minS10

  We sit down with Chris Jahng as he tells the unfiltered story of going from illegal parties and drug dealing to serving in ministry. Grief, kindness, and an honest search for truth reshape his life and remind us that no one is beyond redemption. If you’re carrying shame, wondering if change is possible, or searching for a Christian testimony that’s honest about consequences and hope, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find these stories. https://generationstogenerations.com/podcast ordinarypeoplestories@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ordinarypeoplestory https://www.instagram.com/ordinarypeopleextraordinary/ X: @storiesextra Any advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional. All rights reserved: Ordinary People Extraordinary Things Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views of OPET. Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life. We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

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  Episode #126

  126. Trusting God When Plans Collapse with Erica Killpack

  Jul 26, 202632 minS9

  Your plans can be airtight and still get overturned at the last second and that is exactly where Erica’s story begins. She’s a kind, organized, planning-ahead type of person, so when her family lines up a move from Colorado to Alaska, visits in every season, and gets a job path set in motion, it feels like the payoff is finally here. Then her husband gets a deep, gut-level stop sign and they make the brutal call to pull the plug right before everything goes live. From there, we talk honestly about what it’s like to live in the in-between: the yearly trips back to Alaska that feel like “home,” the frustration of not having clear answers, and the quiet work of learning to trust God when you don’t get the full plan. That waiting season becomes the doorway to something they never could have scheduled, the decision to pursue foster care. Erica shares the real timeline of getting certified, what placements can look like, and why their home shifts from being open to little kids to saying yes to teens. Then the episode turns into a jaw-dropping adoption story. A newborn comes to their home through the safe haven law, and Erica reflects with deep gratitude on the birth mother’s difficult, loving choice. That placement becomes permanent, and only after the adoption is final do the Alaska doors open again, this time through a new career path as an Alaska State Trooper with a wildlife focus. If you’re searching for stories about foster care, adoption, faith, community support, and trusting God when plans change, this conversation will stay with you. Subscribe, share it with a friend who’s in a hard middle season, and leave a review with the biggest pivot you’ve faced. https://generationstogenerations.com/podcast ordinarypeoplestories@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ordinarypeoplestory https://www.instagram.com/ordinarypeopleextraordinary/ X: @storiesextra Any advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional. All rights reserved: Ordinary People Extraordinary Things Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views of OPET. Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life. We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

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  Episode #125

  125. What If Comfort Isn’t the Goal of Faith with Mike Worley

  Jul 12, 202633 minS9

  We talk with Mike Worley about why small acts of service can change the trajectory of kids in crisis and how a “safe and comfortable” version of faith misses the point. We break down how CarePortal turns real local needs into practical next steps, and why showing up consistently matters even when foster care and adoption get hard. Connect with Mike & Beautiful Redemption: http://Beautifulredemption.com https://generationstogenerations.com/podcast ordinarypeoplestories@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ordinarypeoplestory https://www.instagram.com/ordinarypeopleextraordinary/ X: @storiesextra Any advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional. All rights reserved: Ordinary People Extraordinary Things Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views of OPET. Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life. We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

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  Episode #124

  124. Faith On the Open Road with Anthony Lucas

  Jun 21, 202631 minS9

  A pastor with 550,000 miles on his truck might not look like your typical ministry story, and that’s exactly why this conversation sticks. Anthony takes us from a strict but loving childhood shaped by his grandmother’s church faith, to the teenage years where he ran hard in the other direction, and then to the moment his own daughter invited him back. We dig into what Christian calling and obedience really look like when life gets messy. Anthony shares how ministry grew step by step: serving in a middle-school church plant, feeling the tug toward youth ministry, getting trained, preaching, and eventually being ordained. Then came COVID, burnout, and a surprising pivot into RV transport, trucking across the country while building a YouTube ministry. If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for the “big change,” you’ll love his simple decision-making prayer: “God, if this is you, open the doors. But if it’s not, close them.” Subscribe for more faith stories that feel honest, share this with a friend who’s in a season of waiting, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What’s one door you’re asking God to open or close right now? Watch online... https://youtu.be/y9TfqILRwo0 https://generationstogenerations.com/podcast ordinarypeoplestories@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ordinarypeoplestory https://www.instagram.com/ordinarypeopleextraordinary/ X: @storiesextra Any advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional. All rights reserved: Ordinary People Extraordinary Things Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views of OPET. Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life. We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

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