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Faith, Fatherhood, and Sobriety with Kristian Stanfill

Release Date: 06/18/2025

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In today’s episode, I sit down with my friend and worship leader, Kristian Stanfill.

We talk about staying in ministry for the long haul, following Jesus and the emotional rollercoaster of fatherhood (specifically since we both had sons graduate from high school this year)!

He also shares about the power of community, showing up as your real self, and what it means to start living free.

Kristian recently celebrated 4.5 years of sobriety (Congratulations!!!) and was on the podcast back in 2023 to talk about his journey with addiction. Listen in here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-203-sobriety-with-kristian-stanfill/id1119318768?i=1000612453035

Don't miss this inspiring conversation that will uplift your spirit and encourage your heart.

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Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Mission Haiti & Vern Eide

Mission Haiti is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to love Jesus, love others, and make disciples in the country of Haiti. They live out that mission by training and coming alongside current and future leaders for the cause of Christ. To learn more, visit Mission-Haiti.org

Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit verneide.com

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