Austin Bass is the seventh and eighth grade pastor at Restoration Church in Montgomery, Texas, where he is passionate about discipling the next generation and helping students build an authentic relationship with Jesus. Recently engaged to his fiancée, Amber, Austin believes ministry is more than a job—it's a lifestyle of serving people and pointing them to Christ.

Growing up in church, Austin's faith was shaken after witnessing deep hurt within the church during his teenage years. That season led him into rebellion, substance abuse, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts as he wrestled with doubt and searched for purpose. But God met him in the middle of his brokenness, transforming his life and calling him into ministry.

Today, Austin shares his story with honesty and hope, reminding others that no one is too far gone for God's grace. His testimony is a powerful picture of redemption, healing, and the faithfulness of God to bring light into even the darkest seasons.

Dalin Kennard is a devoted wife, mother, and follower of Jesus who is passionate about helping others discover God's faithfulness in every season of life. Through seasons of joy, adoption, parenting, caregiving, and suffering, she has learned that God often prepares our hearts long before we understand His plans. In this episode, Dalin shares her journey of trusting Christ through hardship and encourages others to find hope, strength, and peace in His presence.

Dr. Paul Looney is a board-certified psychiatrist, pastor, author, and speaker whose work integrates clinical psychiatry with faith. Born in 1955, he grew up wrestling secretly with gender dysphoria and same-sex attraction long before it became a public conversation. The tragic suicide of his older brother served as a pivotal turning point that grounded his faith and reshaped his perspective on eternity and surrender. 

With decades of clinical experience, Dr. Looney has served in university settings, state psychiatric roles, prison ministries, and on numerous non-profit boards. As a counselor and pastor, he uses his personal story and professional insight to guide individuals and couples through deep emotional, relational, and spiritual chaos. He has been married to his wife, Terry, for over 40 years, and they have three sons and many grandchildren. 

Julius Broady is a Christian hip-hop artist driven by a passion for biblical truth, authentic storytelling, and unapologetic faith. Julius' ministry is using scripture, culture, and real-life experiences to write message-driven music aimed at encouraging believers to keep going. With releases like Rooted, Never Too Late, and Motion, Julius blends top-tier lyricism with apologetics and an unwavering commitment to defending the faith. 

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Sean Kennard is a husband, father, and follower of Jesus whose life has been marked by both profound suffering and unwavering faith. Through serious illness, chronic pain, and the uncertainty of an ongoing health battle, Sean has learned what it means to trust God when answers don't come easily and healing doesn't happen on his timeline. His story is one of surrender, perseverance, and finding purpose in the midst of hardship.

Through his testimony, Sean shares how God has used suffering to deepen his faith, strengthen his family, and create opportunities to share the hope of Christ with others. His journey serves as a powerful reminder that even in life's darkest seasons, God is present, working, and worthy of our trust.

Shannon Lombard is a husband, father, firefighter, author, and follower of Jesus. Married for more than 17 years and raising two children, Shannon shares his journey through PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and the challenges these struggles brought to his marriage and family. Through faith, counseling, community, and a growing dependence on Christ, he has discovered hope and purpose in the midst of suffering. Shannon is passionate about helping others find healing, resilience, and a deeper relationship with God through life's hardest seasons.