When Ericka Andersen met her husband Rick, she wasn't stepping into the average American relationship. Most people can't even imagine growing up like he did. Rick was raised in an environment rife with substance abuse, severe mental health problems, attempted suicides, and more. Ericka shares Rick's story with Davey and talks about the healing that God can bring to the darkest of places.

Buy Ericka's book: Leaving Cloud 9

 Today officially marks one year of the Nothing Is Wasted Podcast! Thank you so much to everyone who's listened, shared, or given to make this happen! To celebrate, Davey is launching a brand new eBook called Thriving in Trial. Special guest host Zach Woolever sits down with Davey to break down some of the ideas in the book.

Andrew and Christy Bauman were like many expectant parents. As they neared the birth of their first child, they were filled with excitement. But their joy turned to anguish as their child was stillborn. Now, six years later, the Baumans are channeling their pain into helping others. With two more children and a third on the way, two therapy practices, and a number of books, Andrew and Christy are a testimony that God isn't afraid of our pain, and of the hope and healing that can come out of our laments.

Anthony ONeal spends his days helping young people learn how to handle their finances. He knows how, because he learned the hard way. Despite great parents and plenty of opportunities, a series of poor choices left Anthony homeless and living out of his car before he turned 20. Tens of thousands of dollars in debt loomed over him, and his situation seemed hopeless.

Daniel and Brittany found each other in the midst of their pain, and before long their two families became one. They sat down with Davey and Kristi for a conversation on loss, remarriage, blending families, and more.

Daniel and Brittany found each other in the midst of their pain, and before long their two families became one. They sat down with Davey and Kristi for a conversation on loss, remarriage, blending families, and more.

Have you ever wondered what it would take to have the faith to walk through unforeseen and unexpected tragedy? How could you possibly stand in the face of heartache and loss and say that God is good?

On this episode, Jake and Davey talk about what it's like to walk through difficult seasons, loss, and what it takes to stay faithful to God even in the midst of unthinkable pain. Jake shares his story authentically and with the hope of helping other people learn to truly heal and find purpose in their own pain.

You may not know Elliott Park's name, but you've probably heard his work. Elliott's songs have been sung on the hallowed stage of the Ryman Opry Theater, as well as on major network programs like “Late Night With David Letterman”, and “The Late Late Show” with Craig Ferguson. In 2006, his song “I Loved Her First” hit #1 on Billboard and R&R Magazines.

On this episode, Davey and Elliott talk about the heights and depths of success and following Jesus from the highs of a billboard number one hit, into the depths of depression, and back out again. 

Brian is the Lead Pastor of Queen City Church, a church plant located in Cincinatti, OH. He recently moved his family to a brand new city to follow God's calling to build a church and reach all people and teach them to have a relationship with God that gets better and better.

In this episode Brian and Davey talk about the challenges of building church - parachuting into unknown territory with the gospel, parenting in the midst of ministry and battling storms of parenting a child with special needs.

Three years ago Todd walked into his house to find his worst nightmare and had his entire life turned upside down in a moment. 

Kathy had her life turned upside down almost eight years ago when she lost her husband in an instant.

Both Todd & Kathy have walked through  devastating loss and grief - hear how their stories collide and how they are seeking to find purpose and follow Jesus in the midst of the unexpected and unimaginable.

Three years ago Todd walked into his house to find his worst nightmare and had his entire life turned upside down in a moment. 

Kathy had her life turned upside down almost eight years ago when she lost her husband in an instant.

Both Todd & Kathy have walked through  devastating loss and grief - hear how their stories collide and how they are seeking to find purpose and follow Jesus in the midst of the unexpected and unimaginable.

Learn more about their story of faith and how they learned to walk with God in seasons where things didn't go as planned. To hear the bold way that they trust God and how they learned to lean on Him in the toughest of times will encourage and challenge you - no matter what season you're in. 

When you can't pick just one favorite podcast episode ... you pick 5! And when you can't pick one topic to talk about ... you pick as many as you can fit into the hour! We had a blast recording the podcast these last 6 months and we want to celebrate by sharing some of our favorite moments and answer some of your questions! Don't miss the Nothing is Wasted Podcast End of the Year Best of Spectacular! 

Ever since he started driving go-karts at the age of 5, Nascar driver Trevor Bayne's life has been about racing. He's pretty good at it, too. In 2011, Trevor became the youngest driver ever to win the Daytona 500. Trevor knows where his ability and successes come from, and he's always quick to give God the glory with every win

Andrew & Jameel's story of brokenness and bitterness turned to forgiveness and friendship will shift your perspective on what reconciliation really means. In part one,  Andrew & Jameel talk through the story of how they met and the road that started with pain, hurt, lies and ends with restoration and healing.

Andrew & Jameel's story of brokenness and bitterness turned to forgiveness and friendship will shift your perspective on what reconciliation really means. In part one,  Andrew & Jameel talk through the story of how they met and the road that started with pain, hurt, lies and ends with restoration and healing.

Mike Foster is the Chief Chance Officer at People of the Second Chance. He has dedicated his life to helping people relaunch their lives with a sense of hope and purpose.

Mike & Davey talk about what it means to be People of the Second Chance - using your past, your trials, and your pain to turn your setbacks into superpowers.

Carlos Whittaker joins Davey on the podcast this month to share ... in the most authentic and vulnerable way you've ever heard ... his story.  They talk about following Jesus in the ups and downs of life and ministry, Carlos shares some of his lowest moments and how he's learned to find and kill the spiders in his life.