Shaken with Steve Sunshine

Shaken with Steve Sunshine

Season 2: Shaken with Steve Sunshine Even followers of Jesus experience things in life that can make a firm foundation feel kind of well shaky. I will be sharing stories of people finding hope, joy and even humor under difficult life circumstances. The common denominator in these stories is God. Season 1: Hope When Life Hurts with Erica Parkerson Welcome to Hope When Life Hurts, a special 5-episode podcast series designed to shine a light on what God is doing during the darkest moments of our lives. God wants to meet you in the middle of your mess. There is Hope for when you lose a loved one and your heart splits in two. Hope for when a transition in life leaves you feeling empty. Hope for when the life you expected to live…simply unravels. The struggle is real, but so is the hope! “You, LORD, keep my lamp burning,” David wrote in the psalms. “My God turns my darkness into light.” (Psalm 18:28)

Episodes

August 27, 2025 29 mins
Nathan Sutherland realized his compulsive video gaming had gotten to the point where he didn’t just enjoy playing, he needed to play to be okay. So he stopped. And hasn’t gone back. He’s turned it into a ministry which includes the Gospel Tech podcast, which helps guide families to healthy use of all tech. You can hear Gospel Tech right here on Purposely.
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Cindy Brinker Simmons is back! Don't miss our first conversation in episode 32. This time we focused in on moving from grief to action. God wants to do something good with the thing that is causing you pain. And it's possible that the person He wants to work through is you!

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/47rPJpy 
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July 30, 2025 28 mins
Please note that this episode includes references to the horrors of war. Listener discretion is advised.

Christians in Ukraine have come under attack by the Russian military. Karl Ahlgren has been there serving as a chaplain and has seen it first hand. He talks about the Christians in Ukraine, many of whom are courageously holding on to their faith in Jesus. You'll also hear about the new documentary film, A Faith Under Siege.

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July 9, 2025 35 mins
When Ashley lost her daughter Bridget to a miscarriage, it was devestating for her and her husband Matt. Since then, she has been committed to helping other moms who are grieving miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Her story, may help you work through yours.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Gy04W2 
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Note: Please be aware that this podcast includes descriptions of the horrors of war. Be careful of young ears around you when listening, or put your earbuds in.

Mikhail Pavenko has been serving the Ukranian military as a chaplain. Mikhail has been on the front lines of that devastating war, and has seen the horrors and the miracles up close, as he works to point those in the line of fire to Jesus. 

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4kLE0WJ 
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June 11, 2025 31 mins
Making decisions can cause a lot of stress. Little ones like where are we going to eat tonight, or what movie do you want to watch, can be frustrating and irritating. But when there is more at stake, making a decision can cause anxiety. You so badly want to get it right. You don’t want to disappoint those around you, or worse, God. Rather than overthinking things to the point of analysis paralysis, Katie Reid has a new Bible Study ...
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Note: This episode contains depictions of violence and abuse. It is not recommended for kids, and listener discretion is advised.

Kimberly Haar has lived a nightmare. She was beaten and kidnapped by her ex-husband, and witnessed him shooting the man she was dating. Kimberly is sharing her story and helping others through her work as a licensed counselor, and her new book Healing from Life’s Deepest Hurts, Reclaiming Your Life After ...
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Imagine losing the person you're closest to in the whole world. That's what happened with AJ Strout when she lost her husband Steve to cancer. Where do you go from from there? How do you continue to live your life? This is AJ's story about grief and faith, and light overcoming darkness.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3S2KXGo 
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April 30, 2025 31 mins
Has what's happened in your life up to now left you a bit perplexed? Niki Hardy, is a speaker, podcaster, and author of "God, Can We Chat? A Daringly Honest Guide to Growing Closer to God One Doubt at a Time." In this episode, we don't have the answers to things that only God knows (obviously), but we do talk about how we can respond to our doubts.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3YU1CPY 
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April 17, 2025 27 mins
If you or someone you love has suffered from a neurological disorder, you may have asked yourself "Am I Just My Brain?" Sharon Dirckx has written a book by that name. Spoiler alert: she says the answer is no! Sharon has a PhD in Brain Imaging from Cambridge and also works with the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4jdJI2Q 
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Cindy Brinker Simmons is an author, businesswoman and philanthropist. She also experienced the tragedy in her life. Her response has been to help other people with practical ways to put life's pieces back together. For years to press forward, choose joy, and trust God.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3DENJhw 
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Adam Hannon and his wife Christina have lived every parent's worst nightmare. But what's truly remarkable about their story, is their response. If you have ever asked God "Why?" you may find some perspective in this episode.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/41t9gCN 
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February 12, 2025 31 mins
JD King, co-author of the book Mighty Like Gideon talks about finding the courage to trust God in all circumstances.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/42P8Qri 
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January 29, 2025 32 mins
Biblical Counselor, Scott Smith, talks about turning to scripture for help in hard times.
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January 8, 2025 42 mins
Steve and Pastor Elijah Shamenda wrestle with some big questions like: Why do we suffer? What causes someone to deconstruct their faith. How should we deal with doubt? And others. Elijah is lead pastor at Overflow Church in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4j5W2Td
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December 11, 2024 39 mins
For Davy Blackburn, the worst DID happen. His wife was murdered during a home invasion. Davey talks about grief, radical forgiveness, and how God can make something good out of the most awful things that happen.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3ZLNpFC
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Mikhail Pavenko is a Ukrainian-born US citizen. He has lived in Washington State since he was a kid, He is also a volunteer Chaplain with the Ukrainian military. Mikhail talks about the devastation of war, the courage to persevere, the power of prayer, loving your neighbor, and even your enemy.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/494gG1x
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Imagine you could take your biggest weakness, and turn it into a source of strength for other people. That’s what Kevan Chandler did. This is the uplifting story of faith, trust, ingenuity and friendship. It’s the story how We Carry Kevan has opened doors to experiences for people all over the world.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3zYZu0c
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October 2, 2024 45 mins
Ade Adeleke was a teenager living in Liberia when Civil War broke out and everything changed. This is the harrowing story of how God led her and her family out of war, to safety and a new life in the United States.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4dud7lZ
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September 18, 2024 32 mins
One question that we can't answer is why does God allow so much more suffering in some people's lives than others. Vaneetha Risner had polio as a child, was in and out of the hospital for years, was bullied in school, went through a divorce, lost a child, and now has post-polio syndrome which is a degenerative disease; And yet her relationship with God is as strong as its ever been.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3MHlzmD
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