Reboots

Rachel Snider has written and published 3 books. The genre is Christian historical fiction, which requires quite a bit of research to get the details right.But in her storylines, Rachel weaves in painful and difficult topics, like sexual abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder.Interestingly enough, Rachel began writing the story before she was ever diagnosed with PTSD and she's continued to write and develop the characters, even as she begins to cope with mental illness.We Talk With Rachel About:How on earth she has written and published three books, even with three young children.Why she chooses to tackle tough topics like childhood sexual abuse in her Christian historical fiction novels.What can happen when Rachel **doesn’t** feel emotionally safe inside her own home and how she and her sweet husband Kent are helping each other and their children set healthy emotional boundaries.Plus, Rachel offers up some sage advice about fostering and adopting children.Read more at Rebootspodcast.com/episode33.Spec

Episode R032 features the story of a man who served his nation twice in the United States Navy. First, as a linguist and intelligence analyst, then as a SeaBee, where he helped build relationships, infrastructure, and hope all over the globe.Today, Paul Crites and his family make their home in Guatemala, where their mission is to help others find their identity, through partnering with God.Read more at RebootsPodcast.com/Episode32.

Episode R031 of the Reboots Podcast features Mary Demuth - a prolific author, prayer warriror, podcaster, and missionary who shares her story of repeated childhood sexual abuse.The conversation is scriptural, loving, and respectful - to every aspect of this lightning rod issue.Read more at http://rebootspodcast.com/episode31

Stacy Brookman talks about what it’s like to be gaslighted, explains how women can convincingly share stories that seem like they couldn’t possibly happen in real life and talks about why it’s important for family members and friends to support women when they begin to reveal shocking truths.Stacy not only has experienced and survived emotional abuse, she has spent years learning more about the psychology of emotional abuse, and now teaches women and their loved ones how to safely transition from dangerous relationships into fulfilling lives.Read more at http://rebootspodcast.com/episode30

If you are frustrated with chaos in your life, or you love someone who battles anxiety, this may be the best 20 minutes of your week. We’re lucky to have my friend Steve Austin with us for a few minutes to talk about the launch of his latest book - Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm.Url preview:https://rebootspodcast.com › Steve-Austin-Catching-Your-Breath

Lee Lucas survived carbon monoxide poisoning, burns inside his lungs, and life-threatening burns to 35 percent of his body. He survived to share his story of hope.In this episode, Lee shares how firefighters entered the raging inferno that once was his condominium on an October Alabama night and rescued him with seconds to spare before the structure collapsed.Lee believes each of us is ultimately responsible for our own hope and he explains why.Read more at RebootsPodcast.com/episode29

Does following God require disruption? Do the 12 steps of recovery cause disruption? Tracy answers these questions in this episode of the Reboots Podcast.In celebration of working the 12 steps of Celebrate Recovery for the past five years, Tracy shares her Reboots story.rebootspodcast.com/myrecoveryjourney

Episode R027 features a man who got kicked out of college because he nearly put the campus bookstore out of business.And then earned and lost a 20 million dollar real estate portfolio before celebrating his 30th birthday.Damion Lupo says there’s a reason women and men like him can earn money so soon and so quickly, and lose it just as quickly.It’s because, he says, young people are fearless and they have no idea what they don’t know, but that when ego, significance, and prestige drive the work, a foundation built on hedonism and consumption cannot last.Read more at RebootsPodcast.com/Episode27

The longtime bassist for Living Sacrifice, [Arthur Green](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Green_(musician) is co-creator of the Reboots Podcast. In this episode Arthur and I reflect on what it was like to share his story for the first time on R001: Beginnings and how he found comfort in finally talking about one side of the story - and respecting all parties involved in the most painful period of his life.We also talk about how Arthur and his wife Bevin are working to build an entrepreneurial life through The Print Company, and why it’s important that they demonstrate to their boys that there’s more to life than a 9 to 5 corporate job.Read more at RebootsPodcast.com.

Kathy Watson is a journalism major who, amidst the rigors of a high-stress federal career, realized all her favorite personal pastimes had given way to the needs of her children. A conversation with her mother helped Kathy see that writing could be more than a career skill. Words became a creative outlet. Much to her own surprise, Kathy has added another facet to her identity. She’s a published children’s author and poet. In this episode, Kathy shares what spurred the transition, what it was like to finally say out loud, “I’m a children’s author!” and how she finds time to write amidst a heavy workload at home and at the office.Read more at RebootsPodcast.com/episode25

Andy Traub’s most profound reboot involved ending an engagement - 30 days before the wedding. In this episode Andy shares why he vlogs nearly every day and why he’s teaching his son to create content. Here’s a hint - it’s not about the numbers.Plus, Andy explains why half of his morning affirmations are intentional lies.Read more at http://rebootspodcast.com/episode24

Mason Kesner earned his first dollars as a creative entrepreneur before he was 12 years old.That explains why he was crushed when his client handed him a check after he entertained at a birthday party.Episode R023 features the story of a young man who - before his 26th birthday - has launched eleven different start-ups.Links and show notes

Our youngest Reboots guest is no stranger to reboots or this podcast. Jacob Floyd regularly hears his parents share their stories. In this episode, Jacob shares how The Landing - the teen version of Celebrate Recovery - helps him navigate life as a 16-year old.

A full twenty percent of our first twenty guests recommend Ed Saucier as a reboots catalyst. In this episode, Reboots Nation gets to hear from Ed about what it takes to navigate a successful reboot. We talk a lot about God and how easy it is for us to misunderstand how God fits into our lives - rather, how OUR stories BELONG to God.http://rebootspodcast.com/Episode21

Ever had someone tell you that you're being tougher on yourself than God is? Maybe it's not always true. There's a thing called denial that keeps us from seeing our poor actions. But sometimes, we fail to love ourselves as God does. What happens then? Chris Benjamin has some ideas about recycled grace.Links and show notes

R018: Messy Grace - Steve AustinLinksFind SteveTwitterFacebookInstagramRead / Listen to Steve’s WorkGrace Is MessyAsk Steve Austin podcastCXMH Podcast where Christianity and mental health intersectSelf Care for the Wounded Soul, by Steve AustinSteve RecommendsLies We Believe About God, Paul YoungCheck out Steve’s special offer to help create a customized self-care plan, just for you.Use discount code TRIBE2018 at checkout to save $25.Winchell Story Works and Reboots Podcast are participants in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com or myhabit.com.This doesn’t cost readers anything. It’s simply a means for me to earn income for what I love to do, which is to share my life experiences and stories of hope through my podcast.

A bouquet of debilitating and chronic illnesses, coupled with the birth of a son and the death of a father brought Matt Gagnon to his knees. Addison's Disease, narcolepsy, and traumatic brain injuries halted this retail rockstar's rise through the ranks of corporate America.In this episode, Matt shares how illness brought his family to the brink of financial ruin and how his supply line formula for wellness has restored his faith and his family's financial security. Today, Matt and his wife each run successful independent businesses.Read more about Matt Gagnon’s story.

R016: Transformations with Jeff StultzTransformations define the life of Jeff Stultz. He shed his alligator shirts and penny loafers for a biker’s colors and leveraged a bullet to the leg as proof he belonged atop the leadership of his violent club. After drugs and bad decisions bounced him between jail and homelessness for three years, Jeff decided to get sober, and sought church as a safe haven from addicts - even though he wasn’t about to accept all that Jesus stuff.Today, Jeff runs a small business in Fayetteville, North Carolina - just down the street from the biker bar where he was shot. He is a ministry leader, a husband, father, grandfather, and brother. And he leads a new biker club whose members vow to Ride for Christ’s sake.Links and Show NotesFind JeffBroken Chains JCMotorcycle MissionaryInstagramFacebookIMDBJeff RecommendsCelebrate Recovery Study BibleCelebrateRecovery.comDr. Henry CloudDr. John TownsendHome Run - the movie

A creative entrepreneur, not yet 21, takes us to soul school. Grant Thomas shares his music philosophy & creative habits that launched a business and brand.Links and Show NotesOddiseeSaturday Night SoulGarrison Music CompanyMalcom LondonFind GrantThe Soul Collective OnlineThe Soul Collective on InstagramThe Soul Collective on TwitterThe Soul Collective on FacebookWe the Soul on SoundcloudWe the Soul on FacebookMore about Supply/DemandPurchase Tickets for Supply/DemandAbout Supply/DemandMedia coverage about Supply/Demand—Got a story you’d like to share privately or as part of a future podcast? Drop us a line at tracy@rebootspodcast.com.We hope you’re enjoying Reboots. If you’d like to help defray the cost of the audio equipment necessary to bring quality sound, please consider supporting us on our Patreon site. Thank you!The Reboots Podcast is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by adver