Ryan Stevenson is a singer, songwriter, and Grammy-nominated recording artist behind "Eye of the Storm" and "Speak Life". Raised in rural southern Oregon, Stevenson worked 9 years as a frontline paramedic before his music career took off. With five number 1 singles, a Grammy nomination, Billboard Music Award nomination, a Dove award (2017), ASCAP honors and major tour bills with the likes of TobyMac, MercyMe, and the Newsboys, Ryan Stevenson has already distinguished himself as a rare talent whose unique perspective guides his honest lyrics and sonic sensibilities. In this "Weathering the Storm" podcast, Ryan gives you a seat next to him as he vulnerably connects with friends, guests and artists as they share their powerful testimonies; their stories about enduring the storms in their lives and how God's faithfulness met them in their darkest moments.
In the eye of the storm, You remain in the control,
In the middle of the war, You guard my soul
You alone are the anchor when my sails are torn
Your love surrounds me in the eye of the storm
Ep 33: Forgiveness Through Infidelity featuring Ben Sechler
Today's episode is a powerful story about forgiveness and grace. Ben Sechler shares about his journey with his family. Years ago he found out that his wife was cheating on him, and she ended up pregnant. Where the story went next will astonish you! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a 'Weathering the Storm' episode!
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• 23 minutes, 12 seconds
Ep 29: Fires featuring Jordan St. Cyr
On this powerful episode, artist and songwriter Jordan St. Cyr opens up about the health struggles his young daughter has been dealing with since birth. You parents will relate to the fear around an uncertain future for our kids. Enjoy Jordan's story and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a 'Weathering the Storm' episode!
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• 20 minutes, 9 seconds
Ep 32: Bowen's Heart featuring Matt Hammitt
In this episode artist Matt Hammitt shares about the storms he's weathered with his son Bowen who was born with half a heart and even died at one point! If you need to be reminded that God is faithful and in the business of healing , this is for you! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a Weathering the Storm episode!
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• 16 minutes
Ep 30: Breakups Are Hard featuring Mike Donehey
As you know breaking up is hard, which is what this episode is all about. Mike Donehey, formally of the band Tenth Avenue North, now an author and solo artist reflects on his journey full of breakups and how God was working. If you find yourself weathering a season of change or transition this is for you. Plus, you'll appreciate Mike even more for his brilliant Bob Ross illustration!
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• 26 minutes, 55 seconds
Ep 31: Peace Amidst Panic and Anxiety featuring JJ Heller
In this episode artist JJ Heller opens up about weathering the storms of severe anxiety and debilitating panic attacks and how she's learned to navigate it. It is an epidemic these days so we hope this conversation brings great value if you find yourself in this place today. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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• 25 minutes, 2 seconds
Ep 27: Grace in Redemption featuring Rhett Walker
If you feel like your life hasn't gone as expected, then today's episode is for you! Our guest singer/songwriter Rhett Walker shares about his journey from being a pastors kid to getting his girlfriend pregnant in high school. Hear about how God met him in his unintended storms and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a 'Weathering the Storm' episode!
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• 20 minutes, 18 seconds
Ep 35: Trusting God featuring Mikey Howard
This episode features the frontman of the band 7eventh Time Down, Mikey Howard. Listen as Mikey shares about the journey he and his wife have been on with their youngest daughter who was born with a brain condition. If you or someone close to you find are seeking healing, we hope this conversation encourages you like the cable guy did for Mikey! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a 'Weathering the Storm' episode!
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• 33 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep 26: Over It featuring Kelsey Grimm
Today's episode deserves a warning for mature content, but is really powerful redemption story and sadly indicative of an epidemic across college campuses of sexual assault and alcohol abuse and suicide. Our guest is a pastors daughter with first hand experience of weathering these storms. Don't forget to subscribe now so you never miss any of these important conversations!
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• 34 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep 28: Your Testimony is the Greatest Story You'll Ever Tell featuring Billy Ballenger
On this episode, artist Billy Ballenger shares about immense pain and struggle in his young life from being bullied, a young married father by 18 and a SWAT team raid that ended up with his wife being arrested and losing their baby! Enjoy this amazing and inpiring story of God's redemption and restoration and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a 'Weathering the Storm' episode!
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• 34 minutes, 30 seconds
Ep 36: The Gift of Today featuring Tim Timmons
How would you respond if you found out you had five years left to live? On this episode Tim Timmons shares about being diagnosed with a rare form of liver Cancer 20 years ago and his ongoing battle. Listen as this father of 4 reminds us that God's timing and prognosis for our lives is often very different that what the world says. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a 'Weathering the Storm' episode!
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• 14 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep 34: Every Little Win featuring Todd Tilghman
You may just know him as the winner of season 18 of the Voice, but Todd Tilghman is also a father of 8 kids and weathered some storms. Listen as Todd shares about being separated from his wife and the challenges of growing their family through adoption. Plus gives the marriage advice no one else gives! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a 'Weathering the Storm' episode!
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• 26 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep 25: Meeting Jesus featuring Brian "Head" Welch
This kick off season 3 episode features a dramatic conversion story. Brian Welch was part of the mainstream metal band, KORN that sold over 40 million albums. Brian’s personal storms included bullying, drug addiction and loss of a marriage, but let’s find out what changed when he met Jesus. Don't forget to subscribe now so you never miss a 'Weathering the Storm' episode!
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