In this enlightening episode of "Godstories by Shoe Leather Faith," we sit down with George and Nancy Heflin, a couple deeply ingrained in the fabric of their community through their longstanding ministry efforts. The Heflins share their personal faith journey, revealing how their paths were shaped by long-standing ties with ministry founder Ed Thomas, and how these relationships fostered a fertile ground for spiritual growth.

In this episode, we unfold the remarkable journey of Tom Dhi, Executive Director of Toolbox Ministries and a former senior pastor with over three decades of vocational ministry. Tom shares his transformative experiences—from feeling the burnout so common to senior pastors to discovering a new, vibrant chapter in faith-based community leadership. We delve into the pivotal moments that guided Tom to his current role, where he helps others navigate their faith through the sharing of powerful, personal God stories.

Tom’s narrative reveals the unexpected ways God can redirect our paths and the profound impact of community and mentorship in shaping our spiritual journeys. Through his story, listeners will gain insight into the surprising power of life stories to make gospel truths visible and relatable, equipping us with tools for our own faith journeys.

Navigating spiritual growth can often feel like traversing through fog—obscure, aspirational, and at times, overwhelmingly out of reach. In this episode, we seek to cut through the fog, offering clarity and practical tools to believers at any stage of their faith journey. We’ll explore GROWTH as a practical guide, diving into the transformative power of integrating daily prayer and Scripture reading into our lives.

Through Ed's personal narrative, we uncover the journey from a faith once shrouded in fear and obligation to one illuminated by God's profound love and grace. The discussion unveils how moments of seeming absence of God's guidance are, in fact, pivotal turning points leading to deeper, more intimate walks with Him.

In this episode, we navigate the transformative journey of Ed Thomas from recognizing God's presence in his life decisions to understanding His profound love and grace. Host Seth Martin and Ed discuss pivotal moments where God's guidance seemed hidden, revealing how these experiences led Ed from a faith motivated by fear to a deeply personal relationship with God. Through trials, achievements, and a deep dive into scripture, Ed shares his path to realizing the ever-present hand of God, illustrating the powerful shift from living under the weight of expectations to walking in the light of God's grace and purpose.

Welcome to the inaugural journey of 'Godstories by Shoe Leather Faith,' a podcast that delves into the heart of real-life faith stories, where the divine intersects the ordinary. In this series, we invite you to walk alongside us as we uncover the transformative power of God’s grace through personal testimonies and the indelible impact of His Word in our lives.

Exploring the transformative journeys of Christ followers through personal testimonies and the power of God’s Word.