Finding Faith https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com Finding Faith’s purpose is to provide documentation from interviews with others on where their faith in Christ comes from. This is intended to aid those that may feel lost in their faith, and Christians who want to hear others perspectives. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:58:16 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic Nick Dawson Nick Dawson No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15554812/findingfaith_dukpq6.png Finding Faith https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com 144 144 Leading in the Present and Future | Ryan Uffner Leading in the Present and Future | Ryan Uffner https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/leading-in-the-present-and-future-ryan-uffner/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/leading-in-the-present-and-future-ryan-uffner/#comments Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:58:16 -0500 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/622b28bf-6f07-301e-9c4d-e0ef747b27f8 Ryan Uffner is a Youth Leader at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia.  In this episode of the Finding Faith Podcast, we go over Ryan's personal testimony, what led his heart to become a leader for the next generation of Christian's, and the importance of dating with Jesus being the cornerstone.

]]> Ryan Uffner is a Youth Leader at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia.  In this episode of the Finding Faith Podcast, we go over Ryan's personal testimony, what led his heart to become a leader for the next generation of Christian's, and the importance of dating with Jesus being the cornerstone.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 3944 19 full Walking in Jesus Footsteps | Tess Hammock Walking in Jesus Footsteps | Tess Hammock https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/walking-in-jesus-footsteps-tess-hammock/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/walking-in-jesus-footsteps-tess-hammock/#comments Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:55:00 -0500 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/bbc7ceef-d309-3873-bbeb-539821f01eb2 Tess Hammock is the host of Fox5 Atlanta's Casting Call with Tess Hammock, and the owner of Event Live Entertainment. In this episode of the Finding Faith Podcast, Tess Hammock goes into detail on her trip to Israel. Going into the home of Jesus' disciples, walking the Sea of Galilee, and the prison Jesus was placed in before he was crucified. We also dive into Tess's journey that led her to where she is today, and how Jesus directly led to her pivot from Government to Media.

]]> Tess Hammock is the host of Fox5 Atlanta's Casting Call with Tess Hammock, and the owner of Event Live Entertainment. In this episode of the Finding Faith Podcast, Tess Hammock goes into detail on her trip to Israel. Going into the home of Jesus' disciples, walking the Sea of Galilee, and the prison Jesus was placed in before he was crucified. We also dive into Tess's journey that led her to where she is today, and how Jesus directly led to her pivot from Government to Media.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 5105 18 full Faith in God’s Plan and Timing | Victoria Baldwin Faith in God’s Plan and Timing | Victoria Baldwin https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/faith-in-god-s-plan-and-timing-with-victoria-baldwin-finding-faith/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/faith-in-god-s-plan-and-timing-with-victoria-baldwin-finding-faith/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:55:00 -0500 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/5f58da79-59f9-3eb1-afb9-edd726a96e8a Victoria Baldwin is a full time woman of God who includes Him in everything she does. She gave her life to Christ when she was 21 and although there were trials, she understood there was something bigger happening and she leaned on Him more. In this episode of the Finding Faith Podcast Victoria shares her testimony, battles she faced along the way, and how she is including God all the time.

]]> Victoria Baldwin is a full time woman of God who includes Him in everything she does. She gave her life to Christ when she was 21 and although there were trials, she understood there was something bigger happening and she leaned on Him more.
In this episode of the Finding Faith Podcast Victoria shares her testimony, battles she faced along the way, and how she is including God all the time.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 2860 17 full Rejecting Sin and Fighting Spiritual Warfare | Anaya Ware Rejecting Sin and Fighting Spiritual Warfare | Anaya Ware https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/rejecting-sin-and-fighting-spiritual-warfare-anaya-ware/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/rejecting-sin-and-fighting-spiritual-warfare-anaya-ware/#comments Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:03:22 -0500 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/9803daf5-651f-3bd4-a1f4-a4fe48df918d The enemy will do everything in his power to turn you away from God.  Anaya fought that and it led her to becoming a stronger Christian because of it.

]]> The enemy will do everything in his power to turn you away from God.  Anaya fought that and it led her to becoming a stronger Christian because of it.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 2444 16 full Putting God First and Committing to What You Are Called to Do | Carlton French Putting God First and Committing to What You Are Called to Do | Carlton French https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/putting-god-first-and-committing-to-what-you-are-called-to-do-carlton-french/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/putting-god-first-and-committing-to-what-you-are-called-to-do-carlton-french/#comments Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:55:00 -0500 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/dc70e447-8c3a-3762-ad30-761883799bb1 A break up led Carlton French to research and choose which religion, if any, is the true religion.  After analyzing the data, and a few unexplainable instances that occurred in his life, he came to the conclusion that he would put his faith in and follow Jesus.

]]> A break up led Carlton French to research and choose which religion, if any, is the true religion.  After analyzing the data, and a few unexplainable instances that occurred in his life, he came to the conclusion that he would put his faith in and follow Jesus.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 3343 15 full Including God in Your Household | David Rosales Including God in Your Household | David Rosales https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/including-god-in-your-household-david-rosales/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/including-god-in-your-household-david-rosales/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:55:00 -0400 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/bb5037d9-d1ba-3141-8035-737c945cc9b5 What does it look like to set Christ at the cornerstone of not just your life, but your family?  How should parents spread the message of God to their children from an early age to adulthood? 

In this episode of the podcast, David Rosales discusses his own personal upbringing with faith, experiences that wouldn't have been possible without God, and how he included God when raising his kids.

]]> What does it look like to set Christ at the cornerstone of not just your life, but your family?  How should parents spread the message of God to their children from an early age to adulthood? 

In this episode of the podcast, David Rosales discusses his own personal upbringing with faith, experiences that wouldn't have been possible without God, and how he included God when raising his kids.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 3762 14 full Jesus is on the Line | Taylor Smith and Shannon Bettiol Jesus is on the Line | Taylor Smith and Shannon Bettiol https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/jesus-is-on-the-line-taylor-smith-and-shannon-bettiol/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/jesus-is-on-the-line-taylor-smith-and-shannon-bettiol/#comments Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:54:00 -0400 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/efd56fec-16ea-3eb6-b12b-863910c8d9e2 If your phone was ringing, and your Caller ID showed Jesus, how would you react?

Taylor and Shannon are two best friends who prayed for tangible presence during a time of pain, and what they received was unlike anything I’ve ever heard.

In this episode we discuss God’s plan and His will on our lives.  Not every path is without pain, but seeking Him through it all and trusting in Him during the trials is everything.

]]> If your phone was ringing, and your Caller ID showed Jesus, how would you react?

Taylor and Shannon are two best friends who prayed for tangible presence during a time of pain, and what they received was unlike anything I’ve ever heard.

In this episode we discuss God’s plan and His will on our lives.  Not every path is without pain, but seeking Him through it all and trusting in Him during the trials is everything.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 5254 13 full Consciously Seeking the Unknown | Chris Herrera Consciously Seeking the Unknown | Chris Herrera https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/consciously-seeking-the-unknown-chris-herrera/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/consciously-seeking-the-unknown-chris-herrera/#comments Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/bfafc4e9-87d7-352c-ba11-b2884889e7c1 Chris's current career was not the initial plan, it took a leap of faith in order for him to dive into property management and becoming a realtor.  Me, knowing Chris since we were kids, it wasn't as unpredictable as it might seem. In this episode we discuss the benefits of confronting the unknown, embracing things outside of our control by trusting God, and talking about Him in our everyday lives.

]]> Chris's current career was not the initial plan, it took a leap of faith in order for him to dive into property management and becoming a realtor.  Me, knowing Chris since we were kids, it wasn't as unpredictable as it might seem.
In this episode we discuss the benefits of confronting the unknown, embracing things outside of our control by trusting God, and talking about Him in our everyday lives.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 3825 12 full When Prayer Does Exactly What You Asked For | Zach Baker When Prayer Does Exactly What You Asked For | Zach Baker https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/when-prayer-does-exactly-what-you-asked-for-zach-baker/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/when-prayer-does-exactly-what-you-asked-for-zach-baker/#comments Sat, 13 May 2023 08:55:00 -0400 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/cd58988b-8631-39c8-b18d-ee4aeaee3563 In this episode, Zach Baker discusses how a powerful prayer actually coming true changed his perspective on how he wanted to pursue his life.  We also dive into how Zach refused to settle for what he "should" become, and how he has been growing his faith in God since moving to Colorado.

]]> In this episode, Zach Baker discusses how a powerful prayer actually coming true changed his perspective on how he wanted to pursue his life.  We also dive into how Zach refused to settle for what he "should" become, and how he has been growing his faith in God since moving to Colorado.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 2992 11 full The Ways God Speaks to You | Michaela Mueller The Ways God Speaks to You | Michaela Mueller https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/the-ways-god-speaks-to-you-michaela-mueller/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/the-ways-god-speaks-to-you-michaela-mueller/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:52:00 -0500 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/b9377032-309b-39d9-b644-5cfb347aec07 Michaela went from believing she'd stay in California her entire life to being called upon by the Holy Spirit to move to Atlanta.  No job lined up, no place to live, everything "coincidentally" fell perfectly into place.

In this episode we discuss how God equips us for the things He has planned, and then dive deep into the ways He speaks to us.  How do we decipher what is God and what is the enemy, find out in this episode of the Finding Faith podcast.

]]> Michaela went from believing she'd stay in California her entire life to being called upon by the Holy Spirit to move to Atlanta.  No job lined up, no place to live, everything "coincidentally" fell perfectly into place.

In this episode we discuss how God equips us for the things He has planned, and then dive deep into the ways He speaks to us.  How do we decipher what is God and what is the enemy, find out in this episode of the Finding Faith podcast.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 3655 10 full Relationships and Preparing Yourself in Singleness | Paul Akra Relationships and Preparing Yourself in Singleness | Paul Akra https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/relationships-and-preparing-yourself-in-singleness-paul-akra/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/relationships-and-preparing-yourself-in-singleness-paul-akra/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2023 08:52:00 -0500 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/4e5f69fc-88de-30dc-a030-10e11a684d9f Paul shifted his priorities from idolizing baseball and depending on himself, to being humbled truly placing Jesus as the cornerstone of his life.

In this episode we discuss how you are never too far gone for Jesus' love, good habits and unlearning old ones, and lastly relationships.  

Diving into a relationship can be full of unknowns, and we discuss the season of singleness and preparing yourself to bring another person into your life.  Everyone will have their own non-negotiables, but we both learned a partner with the same faith is an absolute requirement.

]]> Paul shifted his priorities from idolizing baseball and depending on himself, to being humbled truly placing Jesus as the cornerstone of his life.

In this episode we discuss how you are never too far gone for Jesus' love, good habits and unlearning old ones, and lastly relationships.  

Diving into a relationship can be full of unknowns, and we discuss the season of singleness and preparing yourself to bring another person into your life.  Everyone will have their own non-negotiables, but we both learned a partner with the same faith is an absolute requirement.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 4148 9 full Building the Foundation of Who You Are | Brayden Bond Part 2 Building the Foundation of Who You Are | Brayden Bond Part 2 https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/building-the-foundation-of-who-you-are-brayden-bond-part-2/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/building-the-foundation-of-who-you-are-brayden-bond-part-2/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:52:00 -0500 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/c4d26d87-0e10-3e04-b8f7-951762801a0a Brayden and I attended Fight Night at Passion City Church with guest speaker Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty last week, and there were several follow up questions I had for him.

This episode starts with getting plugged into church, and the things Brayden has chosen to allocate his time to.  We then dive deeper into finding yourself and who you are as an individual, which then transitions into relationships.  

The approval of others grants temporary satisfaction, loving yourself and embracing the love of the Father provides permanent peace.

]]> Brayden and I attended Fight Night at Passion City Church with guest speaker Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty last week, and there were several follow up questions I had for him.

This episode starts with getting plugged into church, and the things Brayden has chosen to allocate his time to.  We then dive deeper into finding yourself and who you are as an individual, which then transitions into relationships.  

The approval of others grants temporary satisfaction, loving yourself and embracing the love of the Father provides permanent peace.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 3161 8 full Being a Christian All the Time | Savannah Estepp Being a Christian All the Time | Savannah Estepp https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/being-a-christian-all-the-time-savannah-estepp/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/being-a-christian-all-the-time-savannah-estepp/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:55:00 -0500 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/3a1f6d52-de01-312e-b210-5a7c163d91ce Savannah chose to follow God at an early age, and she spent the majority of that journey growing up alone.

In this episode we discuss her path with Christ, not needing validation from others and choosing to seek that love from God, and being a Christian all the time and making it your identity.

]]> Savannah chose to follow God at an early age, and she spent the majority of that journey growing up alone.

In this episode we discuss her path with Christ, not needing validation from others and choosing to seek that love from God, and being a Christian all the time and making it your identity.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 4050 7 full Embracing Your Story | Brayden Bond Embracing Your Story | Brayden Bond https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/6-brayden-bond/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/6-brayden-bond/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/82dfb800-b24b-34dc-982d-086a4e132081 Inside this episode we discuss how placing God at the cornerstone of your life leads to special interactions, finding purpose and seeing God in the times of being alone, and how your past can lead you to a stronger more fulfilling future.  

Brayden's testimony shifted my mindset on how I want to go about my everyday life, and provided clear examples of how being a servant of God can be done anywhere.  We need to strive to be children of God at all times, not just on days of worship.

]]> Inside this episode we discuss how placing God at the cornerstone of your life leads to special interactions, finding purpose and seeing God in the times of being alone, and how your past can lead you to a stronger more fulfilling future.  

Brayden's testimony shifted my mindset on how I want to go about my everyday life, and provided clear examples of how being a servant of God can be done anywhere.  We need to strive to be children of God at all times, not just on days of worship.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 5826 6 full Choosing to Reject Sin | Will Aldridge Choosing to Reject Sin | Will Aldridge https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/5-will-aldridge/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/5-will-aldridge/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/7996c86a-a61e-353f-876b-abf7d20333b4 Born with natural talent, a major part of Will's identity growing up was sports. 

In this episode we discuss how sports eventually led to faith, making the conscious decision to go against sin, how asking God to do His will leads to drastic changes in your life, and getting rid of your worries by submitting to and trusting God.

]]> Born with natural talent, a major part of Will's identity growing up was sports. 

In this episode we discuss how sports eventually led to faith, making the conscious decision to go against sin, how asking God to do His will leads to drastic changes in your life, and getting rid of your worries by submitting to and trusting God.

]]> Born with natural talent, a major part of Will’s identity growing up was sports.  In this episode we discuss how sports eventually led to faith, making the conscious decision to go against sin, how asking God to do His will leads to drastic changes in your life, and getting rid of your worries by submitting to and trusting God. Nick Dawson false No 4982 5 full College During Covid, How it Opened More Doors | Jake Beck College During Covid, How it Opened More Doors | Jake Beck https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/4-jake-beck/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/4-jake-beck/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/694bdf74-ae88-3ab0-899b-a7498917f0d8 Starting college at the time of Covid, Jake Beck's initial college experience was different than a traditional first year on campus. 

In this episode Jake discusses what college has been like for him, how that led to other doors opening, and the conviction he has in Jesus.

]]> Starting college at the time of Covid, Jake Beck's initial college experience was different than a traditional first year on campus. 

In this episode Jake discusses what college has been like for him, how that led to other doors opening, and the conviction he has in Jesus.

]]> Nick Dawson false No 1670 4 full How a Single Word Led to a Beautiful Journey | Jazmin Davidson How a Single Word Led to a Beautiful Journey | Jazmin Davidson https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/2-jazmin-davidson/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/2-jazmin-davidson/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2022 23:51:55 -0500 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/deba5933-66e8-309b-ba18-a95a493e444c Jazmin Davidson grew up in Arkansas and decided to commit to her promise to be uncomfortable in 2022, moving to Georgia and finding community in the Passion City Church.   In this episode we unfold Jazmin's personal spiritual journey, a situation that tested her own faith, and how she came out resilient.  

]]> Jazmin Davidson grew up in Arkansas and decided to commit to her promise to be uncomfortable in 2022, moving to Georgia and finding community in the Passion City Church.  
In this episode we unfold Jazmin's personal spiritual journey, a situation that tested her own faith, and how she came out resilient.  

]]> Jazmin Davidson grew up in Arkansas and decided to commit to her promise to be uncomfortable in 2022, moving to Georgia and finding community in the Passion City Church.   In this episode we unfold Jazmin’s personal spiritual journey, a situation that tested her own faith, and how she came out resilient. Nick Dawson false No 2918 2 full My Personal Reason for Faith My Personal Reason for Faith https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/my-personal-reason-for-faith/ https://nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/e/my-personal-reason-for-faith/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2022 23:36:26 -0500 nicholaswdawson.podbean.com/afca9514-cbd8-3d61-8c9e-421e1dcfc565 My name is Nick Dawson.  I am 29 years old, a Technical Account Manager, a business owner, but most importantly I am a Christian.

The purpose of this podcast is to discuss and document people's reasons for their faith, with the goal to help someone struggling the same way a similar situation helped me.

]]> My name is Nick Dawson.  I am 29 years old, a Technical Account Manager, a business owner, but most importantly I am a Christian.

The purpose of this podcast is to discuss and document people's reasons for their faith, with the goal to help someone struggling the same way a similar situation helped me.

]]> My name is Nick Dawson.  I am 29 years old, a Technical Account Manager, a business owner, but most importantly I am a Christian. The purpose of this podcast is to discuss and document people’s reasons for their faith, with the goal to help someone struggling the same way a similar situation helped me. Nick Dawson false No 1390 1 full