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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 69 episodes
Sidewalk Conversations
Latest Episodes
Finding Joy On The Way with Joe Remini
We trace a winding path from Little Italy to the Texas Hill Country as Joe Remini shares how mentors, the Air Force, and a leap into jewelry turned into a values-first business. Faith practices like Sabbath and tithing reshape his team’s rhythm...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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40:03
A Wedding, A Mother’s Heart, And Hope with Carol Van Waarde
We trace a “magical” wedding, the emotions of launching our last child, practical parenting tools that built grit and closeness, and the mindset that steadied us through a tough real estate year and a cancer journey. Faith, planning, and words ...
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51:12
Fog Machines, Quantum Physics, and Jesus Walk Into a Podcast with Preston Jackson
A quiet, steady faith can be just as brave as a dramatic comeback. Preston Jackson recounts growing up in one church, choosing belief through honest doubt, and learning to hold tradition, mystery, and systems in one coherent life.• grow...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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43:23
If Unity Is the Goal, Is Worship the Way? with Joel Salabarria
Worship can be the shared language that mends divides when we move from a multi-ethnic crowd to a truly multicultural experience shaped by real people and real stories. Joel Salabarria joins us to unpack relationship-first leadership, Worship S...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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44:13
So You Want Dark Skies AND Happy Shopkeepers? Hold My Coffee with Crystal Mancilla
We sit down with Mayor Crystal of Liberty Hill to explore how character, counsel, and courage shape local leadership in a polarized era. From dark skies to water infrastructure, we unpack practical ways to listen well, decide wisely, and keep a...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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30:05