Real Friends

Today I chat with several of my favorite teenagers about the challenges they face as teens.  Whether its depression, anxiety, school pressure, peer pressure – the list goes on - along with who and where they turn to for support.  Think about when you were a teenager.  Do you think it’s easier or more challenging to be a teenager these days?  Listen to honest, raw, unfiltered conversation of some of my favorite teens and decide for yourself.  This is “Real

Every person’s life has trials and tribulations.  Wes and Natalie’s life is no different.  On the surface, you’d think they were living the “perfect life” – and you’d probably be 99% correct.  But during their journey Wes and Natalie struggled with a “season of infertility” that challenged the very core of who they were and what they believed.  What would you do and how would you respond if some of your deepest, God-given desires looked like they might never be answered the way you hoped and dreamed

What sort of stereotypes come to mind when you think “Personal Injury Attorney”?  Be honest.  Can a “Personal Injury Attorney” make a decent living while prioritizing clients ahead of profit?  Can people come before profit?  Or does profit have to come first?  Listen to my friend, Tim Gallagher’s story and decide for yourself.  Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy Tim’s stories. Send questions or comments to realfriendsstl@gmail.com Music: https://audiotrimmer.com/royalty-free-music/

A lot of girls dream of being ballerinas or dancing for a profession.  Other girls dream of getting married and having a family.  Can you have both?  Can you have it all?  Can you follow your passions early in life but still find the husband and family that you’ve always dreamed of?  Listen to my friend Sarah Svoboda's story and decide for yourself.  Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy Sarah’s stories. Send questions or comments to realfriendsstl@gmail.com Music:

Drugs, alcohol, unhealthy relationships – can those fill the void and emptiness you experiences as a teenager in a dysfunctional family?  Listen to my friend Paul Wesley as he shares his personal story and his experience with those forms of escape and decide for yourself.  Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy Paul’s story. For more information about Revelop Women’s Ministry contact Tina Wesley at tinawesley@charter.net Send questions or comments to realfriendsstl@gmail.com Music:

Today’s story involves a good friend of mine, Ryan Smith, who I’ve known for over 10 years.  Ryan and I talk about his current season of life, marriage, career and his faith life.  Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy Ryan’s stories. Send questions or comments to realfriendsstl@gmail.com Music: https://audiotrimmer.com/royalty-free-music/

I knew Garet back when he was a "single, 20 something”.  Today he is married, has a family, a career and is in his 30s.  Garet and I talk about a variety of topics including covid, FOO, and what its like to suffer through a miscarriage as a married couple.   Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy Garet’s stories. Send questions or comments to realfriendsstl@gmail.com Music: https://audiotrimmer.com/royalty-free-music/

Caleb is one of the original "20 somethings" I met over 10 years ago.  He has grown a lot over the years and is now married, has a solid career, and a child on the way.  Caleb and I talk about his current season of life, his passion for F3nation, and other things that make him tick.  Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy Caleb’s stories. Send questions or comments to realfriendsstl@gmail.com Music: https://audiotrimmer.com/royalty-free-music/