Sidewalk Conversations

"Let the one who thinks he stands, take heed lest he fall..." (1 Corinthians 10:12) Standing strong and remaining true to your calling is no easy task. No one sets out to crash and burn. In fact, it's actually the opposite, most people want to stand strong, remain effective, and be true to their values all the way through to the end. But, it is really hard to do. In these interviews, Piet Van Waarde (a 40 year veteran of pastoral ministry) has heart-to-heart conversations with ordinary people about what it takes to stay faithful and effective in the things that matter most.

Sidewalk Conversations is a religion podcast hosted by Piet Van Waarde, with 81 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Piet Van Waarde hosts Sidewalk Conversations, a religion show with 81 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  Uncertainty Today, Purpose Ahead

  Feb 10, 20263 minS4

  <p>We are announcing a short pause as we step into a new phase, and asking for patience, prayer, and support while key pieces fall into place. Learn how to stay connected, how to give, and why we believe the best version of the show is ahead by following my socials and subscribing to the channel.<br/><br/>• reason for the brief pause and transition<br/>• commitment to clear updates during the process<br/>• request for prayers for wisdom and favor<br/>• faith-led approach to timing and decisions<br/>• invitation to donate via Patreon, Venmo, or PayPal<br/>• reassurance of return with...

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  Episode #23

  Parenting Isn’t Hard, It’s “My Son Thinks Teslas Fly” Hard with Jenn Orenstein

  Feb 5, 202638 minS4

  <p>We walk with Jenn through the decade-long journey of parenting a son in prison, the toll it took on her faith and marriage, and the gritty, practical work of preparing for his return home. Honest, tender, and useful, this conversation turns pain into a roadmap for others.<br/><br/>• borrowing faith from community during crisis<br/>• marriage strain and choosing openness<br/>• “get your house in order” as a guiding practice<br/>• therapy, forgiveness and preparing a healed home<br/>• reentry realities from tech shock to daily autonomy<br/>• brothers, lost years and starting from here<br/>• writing a practical guide fo...

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  Episode #22

  Hope For The Best, Pack A Plan B with Martin Zavala

  Jan 29, 202644 minS4

  <p>We follow Martin Zavala’s path from sales to film & photography to ministry director through loss, healing, and a bold step into the unknown. The conversation is honest about grief, practical about risk, and hopeful about rebuilding a creative life with purpose.<br/><br/>• roots in church music and early film curiosity<br/>• mentors, research, and practical skill building<br/>• grief as a room you enter and leave<br/>• faith tension between hope and uncertainty<br/>• quitting safely with timelines and savings<br/>• freelancing into steady clients and income<br/>• moving from stage to tech and AI partnerships<br/>• ministry beyond fo...

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  Episode #21

  What If The Tip Of The Spear Is Not What You Think with Rodney Magallan

  Jan 22, 202634 minS4

  <p>A candid journey from migrant fields to SEAL teams and CIA, framed by a simple code: be honest and be fair. We explore how elite performance runs on boring discipline, why family carries the heaviest cost, and how purpose survives after the uniform comes off.<br/><br/>• Early life shaped by work, community support, and scarce resources<br/>• Enlisting at 17 and discovering the SEAL path<br/>• BUD/S attrition, mindset, and the value of preparation<br/>• Post‑9/11 CIA work and human stakes of freedom<br/>• 7‑Eleven as a symbol of way of life<br/>• Family sacrifice, stability, and the decision to come...

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  Episode #20

  Pivot To Center with Piet

  Jan 15, 202613 minS4

  <p>We share a personal pivot toward executive coaching sparked by a powerful story of success without center and outline a practical path to realignment. We introduce the C4 foundation—character, confidence, creativity, and community—and invite leaders to walk back to center.<br/><br/>• why achievement without alignment breeds drift<br/>• the Arthur Brooks moment as a mirror for purpose<br/>• the move from pastor to executive coach<br/>• the C4 foundation: character as anchor<br/>• confidence as internal compass<br/>• creativity as unique voice, not copy-paste<br/>• community as the better flock<br/>• coaching as strategic partnership and 30,000-foot view<br/>• how...

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