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MercyCast

Let My People Go

Have you ever hit a wall and asked yourself, "What do I do now? How will I ever get past this?" If you are human and have a pulse, you probably have. The MercyCast is a podcast dedicated to learning the subtle art of compassion through the adversity of everyday life. Join Raleigh Sadler, the host, as he has honest and thought-provoking conversations with friends he has met along the way. Each Wednesday, listen to the encouraging true stories of people, like you and me, who are learning

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Elli Oswald on reimagining child welfare.

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2026/04/08

We say children belong in families—but our actions tell a different story. Nearly 90% of Christians believe kids thrive in a home, yet billions are still poured into orphanages. There’s a gap… between what we believe and what we build. That gap matters—and it’s shaping the lives of vulnerable children around the world.In this episode, I sit down with Elli Oswald, Executive Director of Faith to Action, an organization equipping churches to move from institutional care to family-based solutions. Elli

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Jermaine Wilson on going from prison to purpose.

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2026/04/01

Sometimes it feels like your past mistakes have already determined your future. But what if the place you thought was the end is actually where God starts something new?In this episode, I talk with Jermaine Wilson, whose journey moves from prison to purpose, rejection to leadership, and ultimately to impact. Early on, he reframes his story: “I lost my freedom, but God helped me discover my purpose.” What seemed like an ending became the foundation for everything after.After prison, Jermaine faced

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Telicia Maxwell on the power of vulnerability.

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2026/03/25

When the world goes quiet at night, most of us feel safe.But for many women and children, that’s when the hardest questions begin:Where will I sleep? Who will protect me? Will tomorrow be any different?In this episode, I sit down with Telicia Maxwell, director of My Sister’s House at Atlanta Mission—and her perspective will challenge the way you think about service, faith, and people.This conversation isn’t just about homelessness.It’s about what it means to truly see someone.Telicia shares how real

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Cally Logan on the power of quiet moments.

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2026/03/18

In this episode, I sit down with Cally Logan to talk about something I think we all wrestle with—how God actually works in our lives. Not just in the big, obvious moments, but in the quiet, unseen ones beneath the surface.We get into calling, identity, and what it looks like to trust God when you don’t have clear answers. Because if I’m honest, most of my life hasn’t been marked by burning bush moments—it’s been shaped in the slow, ordinary steps.We talk about surrender, about learning to listen,

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Ryan Tinetti on quiet ambition.

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2026/03/11

Ambition isn’t the enemy. But we can reframe it.This week on MercyCast, I sit down with Ryan Tinetti, author of The Quiet Ambition. We talk about the quiet line from First Epistle to the Thessalonians that has haunted him for years: make it your ambition to live quietly.That verse doesn’t trend.It won’t grow your platform.It won’t help you build a brand.But it might change your life.Ryan shares the moment early in ministry when ambition pushed him to the edge—literally landing him in the ER with

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Mark Buchanan on quiet heroism, vulnerability, and...

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2026/03/04

What if obedience to Jesus actually costs us something? What if faith wasn’t safe, tidy, or convenient—but relational, risky, and deeply transformative?In this episode of the Mercy Cast, I sit down with author Mark Buchanan to talk about his powerful novel, What Is Left of the Night, inspired by the true story of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon. During World War II, this small French village quietly resisted Nazism. Around 900 residents sheltered more than 2,500 refugees—mostly Jews—with no refugee deaths

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Alicia Barr on breaking free from secrecy.

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2026/02/25

Secrecy is quiet at first. Then it gets heavy. Then it owns the room.In this powerful episode of MercyCast, I sit down with Alicia Barr, author of More Than a Secret, for a raw and redemptive conversation about confession, compromise, accountability, and the transforming power of grace.Alicia shares her story of a four-year extramarital affair, hitting rock bottom two years in, and quietly searching for a Christian resource written from the mistress’s perspective.“I went searching in confidence… and

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JT Tapias on what you can't say no to.

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2026/02/18

What if the thing you can’t say no to is shaping your spiritual life?On this episode of the Mercycast, I talk with JT Tapias—former pro soccer player, once-homeless teen, and founder of a Christ-centered nutrition and wellness movement. His story moves from cartel violence and addiction to faith, redemption, and holistic health.It began with a question I didn’t want to answer:“What is your relationship to food?”I wanted tactics. But behavior reveals belief—and belief shapes identity.After hidden

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Tanner Olson on being first-time humans.

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2026/02/11

This week on the MercyCast podcast, I sat down with my friend Tanner Olson, author of the new book, Getting Through What You’re Going Through, to talk about something we don’t slow down enough to admit:It’s just hard to be a human being.Not the polished, Instagram version.Not the “better than I deserve” church answer.The real version.The version where you’re grieving.The version where life didn’t turn out the way you thought it would.The version where the only prayer you have left is,

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Nathan Clarkson on finding the courage to be seen.

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2026/02/04

What happens if the shoe doesn’t drop? What happens if you find the thing that you were looking for?In this episode of MercyCast, I sit down with Nathan Clarkson—actor, filmmaker, and author of the new book I Am the Worst: How Freedom Is Found in Admitting Our Faults—for one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever had about identity, acceptance, and healing.We talk about why Jesus tells us to pay attention to the log in our own eye before we reach for the speck in someone else’s—and why doing

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Rachel Krentzman on healing when it's not linear.

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2026/01/28

Sometimes life doesn’t fall apart all at once.Sometimes it cracks.In this episode of MercyCast, I sit down with Rachel Krentzman, author of As Is: A Memoir on Healing the Past through Yoga, to talk about what happens when the world you thought you understood suddenly looks different—and you can’t unsee it. Rachel shares the story behind her memoir, including the cost of vulnerability, the courage it took to tell the truth, and the long, uneven road of healing that followed.We talk about what it

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James McLamb on empowering youth through compassion.

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2026/01/21

What works better: connection or correction?We answer this question and others in this week’s episode. Today I had the privilege of speaking with James McLamb, a National Youth Empowerment Strategist and founder and CEO of Generation Youth. Our conversation centered on the powerful role mentorship plays in young people's lives.As someone who believes deeply in the transformative power of mercy and guidance, I was struck by how James highlighted the importance of connection over correction. Too

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Abdu Murray on navigating identity in the age of AI.

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2026/01/14

Is our dependence on artificial intelligence a good thing?In this episode of MercyCast, I sit down with Abdu Murray, the author of “Fake ID,” for an honest conversation about faith, technology, and what really makes us who we are. We dig deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence, identity, and Christianity—topics that are shaping how we see ourselves and each other in a rapidly changing world.Abdu shares his journey from Islam to Christianity, revealing how deeply personal and relational

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Elizabeth Cole on finding hope as a solo parent.

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2026/01/07

How do you come to terms with the fact that what you thought your life was gonna look like is not what it looks like?Elizabeth Cole, VP of Solo Parent, a leading nonprofit supporting single parents, stops by to discuss the real-life challenges and journeys of solo parenting. We discuss how single parents navigate life after divorce, the importance of building a strong support network for solo parents, and why vulnerability and authentic community are essential for healing. Elizabeth shares powerful

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Will Acuff on spirit-led self awareness.

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2025/12/31

Sanctification is returning to your true self as God’s Beloved.Hey friends, Raleigh here. We all know that we want to change things about ourselves. Maybe we want to shed a few pounds, or learn a new language. You are probably making your resolutions right now. For this New Year’s Eve, I had the honor of sitting down with Will Acuff, author of the new book, No Elevator to Everest: Shift from Survive to Thrive through Spirit-led Self Awareness, for an important conversation about becoming self-aware

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Ken Isaacs on showing compassion when it's hard.

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2025/12/24

Is it possible to be impartial when caring for people on both sides of a conflict?In this episode of the MercyCast, I sit down with Ken Isaacs, Vice President of Samaritan’s Purse and author of “Running to the Fire: Helping in Jesus’ Name.” Together, we dive deep into how Christian compassion, faith, and practical love can make a real difference in some of the world’s most challenging conflict zones.One of the most powerful moments from our conversation was hearing Ken share about his firsthand

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Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith on helping parents...

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2025/12/17

In this episode of MercyCast, I talk with Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, authors of Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports, about parenting, sports pressure, and how Christian faith shapes our engagement with youth sports.Brian and Ed help us confront the challenges families face in today’s sports culture, especially how pressures and expectations in youth sports can redefine family dynamics and affect both parent and child identities. This conversation addresses the

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MoreMercy on Why Redemption Is Better Than Perfection.

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2025/12/10

In this fourth MoreMercy episode, we explore a truth that every one of us needs to hear: we can’t go back and erase our mistakes — but we can bring them to God, who freely redeems us. We aren’t time travelers, and we can’t rewrite the past. But we can choose what we do with our story now.This week, we look at the hopeful and freeing reality that redemption is always better than perfection. Instead of carrying shame, replaying regrets, or trying to “fix” what already happened, we discover what it

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MoreMercy on Why Accepting Reality Is the First Step...

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2025/12/03

In this week’s MercyCast, we continue our series on the themes that continually surface in conversations about healing, mercy, and spiritual growth. After spending the last two weeks exploring the tension of joy and pain and the experience of powerlessness, we now turn to a foundational practice of transformation: accepting reality rather than denying it.So many of us try to push away what’s painful, ignore what’s uncomfortable, or cling to what we wish were true. But in this episode, we explore the

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MoreMercy on How to Live When You Feel Powerless —...

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2025/11/26

In this short but meaningful MercyCast episode, we explore one of the most universal questions we face: What do we do when life leaves us feeling powerless? Whether it’s circumstances we can’t control, emotions that overwhelm us, or seasons where our strength runs out, we all face moments where our limits feel loud.Drawing from the life of the Apostle Paul, we uncover the surprising truth that Scripture teaches: our weakness is not the end of the story — it may actually be the beginning of real

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