Wrestling with the Angels Podcast

19/08/2022

Going to post some pictures in the comment section for those that found this story funny.

03/08/2022

We had a great conversation about “longing” today that I can’t wait for you guys to hear!

Make sure you give this one a listen on Friday!

01/08/2022

All three of us on this week’s episode listed “nature” as something simple that brings us profound joy, albeit all for different reasons!

Check out this view from the Botanical Gardens near Zac’s work, and give the episode a listen wherever you listen to podcasts!

📸: Zac Shawhan

28/07/2022

Our new episode on the joy we get from simple, everyday things drops tomorrow!

27/07/2022

We’re recording a new episode today, and we will be joined by our dear friend Sarah!

This pic is full of simple things that gave young Sarah joy and does a pretty good job of telling you how awesome she is!

Tune in Friday wherever you listen to podcasts!

22/07/2022

Check out this week’s episode with Laura! Out now wherever you listen to podcasts!

Had the honor of being a guest on Wrestling with the Angels Podcast this week! We talked about art, creativity, and how my relationship with God informs it all! You can listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EtsLg0ShI6PWG5lEIGcJX?si=x-e7lHm2TdGhNsqm5pL1cA&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A482MwOT5871sWanVbGDh8W

21/07/2022

We recorded our episode with Laura Welch Taylor: Art. today, and we can’t wait for you to be inspired by her!

One of the beautiful things drawn out of our conversation is that Laura paints out of the various seasons she experiences in her own life, and then she turns around and vulnerably shares that art with the world.

What happens next?

People all over are inspired again by her work! And often her art ministers to them in ways she never could have foreseen!

Listen to the episode Friday when it drops!

18/07/2022

Another week, another special guest on the podcast! This week we welcome our friend and amazing artist Laura Welch Taylor!

She’s not only an artist, she’s a wife and mother who is using her gifts to encourage and bless others.

Tune in Friday for a conversation about how art imitates life!

In the meanwhile, give her a follow at Laura Welch Taylor: Art.

17/07/2022

There are tons of amazing stories out there, but none more important than the Gospel.

It’s our prayer that you’d hear it today!

The God who created you has done everything necessary to restore the relationship with Him that was broken by our sin. He sent His one and only perfect Son into the world to die for you. And that Son, Jesus Christ was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures! By faith in Him, we are (re)united to God our Father and granted eternal life!

16/07/2022

Have you listened to our latest episode yet?

This quote really drives home the importance of story in our lives.

Our guest host, author Ted Kluck brought out the importance of stories like creative non-fiction as a window into the human experience. How, regardless of faith background (or lack thereof), we all have a story to tell and a story worth listening to…

Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts!

15/07/2022

Something that resonated with me from our latest episode (out today!) with special guest, author/professor Ted Kluck (Happy Rant Podcast), was toward the end of the episode where he says that a good story teaches us about life in a fallen world (from our Christian worldview).

In many ways, stories teach us about the common human experience — people trying to figure out what makes a good life.

12/07/2022

Here’s the bio for our guest tomorrow!

Ted Kluck teaches journalism at Union University in Jackson, TN. For the past fifteen years, he has been professionally writing articles, books, and screenplays.

Ted's work has appeared in ESPN the Magazine, Sports Spectrum Magazine, and ESPN.com. His regular column in the Jackson Sun is frequently picked up by USA Today.

Ted has written dozens of books in his career, on topics ranging from adoption to the evangelical church to professional wrestling. His first book, Facing Tyson: 15 Fighters, 15 Stories, was published by the Lyons Press in October 2006, and published internationally by Mainstream Publishing in 2007. His next book, Paper Tiger: One Athlete's Journey to the Underbelly of Pro Football, was a 2008 Michigan Notable Book. Why We’re Not Emergent and Why We Love the Church (written with Kevin DeYoung) both won Christianity Today Book of the Year awards.

In 2010 Ted founded Gut Check Press, a small publishing house, where he holds the title Co-Founder and Secretary of the Interior. The company released its first title, Kinda Christianity, in 2010 and continues to be active today. In addition, Ted’s first feature film, Silverdome is currently in post-production. He can be heard hosting “The Happy Rant Podcast” and “Kluck.”

Ted has played professional indoor football, coached high school and college football, trained as a professional wrestler, served as a missionary, and taught writing at several colleges and universities. He holds an MFA from Ashland University.

Ted currently lives in Tennessee with his wife Kristin and sons Tristan and Maxim

11/07/2022

Very excited to be discussing the power of imagination and story this Wednesday. Even more excited about our guest, Ted Kluck! It’s going to be difficult not to fan boy during the episode. Ted is host of one my favorite podcasts (Happy Rant Podcast). We’ll post his bio tomorrow but for now check out his newest book.

The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don't Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do)

08/07/2022

New episode is up. It was helpful to talk through some false narratives I played in the past about motivation. I used to think it was necessary to have motivation or inspiration strike and then I could go and serve my neighbor. The reality is it’s better for me to take action and find motivation along the way.

‎Show Wrestling With The Angels, Ep Take The Action Episode 074 - Jul 7, 2022

07/07/2022

My son, Jude, gets a special mention on this weeks episode. Particularly about what’s going on in this picture. Excited for y’all to hear this one. It was helpful to talk through some false ideas about motivation that I’ve had in the past.

05/07/2022

Getting ready for a storm here in south Louisiana. Sometimes my emotional state can be like that. If one more thing happens the bottom is going to drop out. Here are some things that I’ve picked up in light of conversations with Angela and Clint:

-Call a friend. Somebody you can trust and talk through what’s going on in your head.

-Be of service to the next person I see.

-Pray

In the moment I always war against these things. In fact, I’m really typing this out for myself. I’m going to go try these things now.

27/06/2022

Recently I learned that self care doesn’t have to be some grand gesture like taking a prolonged vacation or spending a bunch of money on a material possession. Self care can be as simple as taking a moment to collect your thoughts, taking a step back to re-center yourself, or if you are like me having some midday tea. Take a moment for yourself, and remember everything is going to be ok.

27/06/2022

Do you wrestle with taking vacation? Why is that? Here is us talking through some of our own fears.

Check out the new episode wherever you listen to podcasts (and let us know if it isn’t there!):

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wrestling-with-the-angels/id1528221846?i=1000567559176

24/06/2022

18/06/2022

Loyalty is a topic I haven’t given much though about. After discussing with Clint Nauta it was easy to see just how much gray area there is for something like loyalty.

11/06/2022

New episode! Check it out and let us know what you think.

‎Show Wrestling With The Angels, Ep Fortunate Fall Episode 071 - Jun 10, 2022

23/03/2022

Hey guys this is Zac here and just wanted to say I am continually amazed that people resonate with our content. We hit 5K downloads this past week and I just wanted to take a moment and thank our listeners. May God bless you, keep you, and make His face shine upon you.

22/10/2021

Our latest episode is out! This week we spent some time talking about changing our minds as a spiritual discipline — in other words, being willing to enter into conversations with an open mind, seeking to understand another position/viewpoint/perspective, and even being willing to change our minds on what we believe/positions we hold.

Our conclusion was that a willingness to do this has the ability to bring us closer to God and to one another. Listen on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Enjoy the quote from Midnight Mass — I think it applies to what can happen when we are unwilling to have our minds changed.

— Clint

14/10/2021

Our latest episode is a conversation about conversations. In my experience, this quote has rung true — at least with regard to conversations in relationships I value (marriage, family, etc).

What do you think? Listen to the latest episode tomorrow wherever you listen to podcasts!

— Clint

06/10/2021

Today was a really fun conversation about receiving compliments. I wasn’t expecting this but it’s going to be one of my favorite episodes. I’m excited for y’all to listen this Friday.

- Zac Shawhan

22/09/2021

It’s been a while since we posted about a new episode! Stepping into the studio to talk about disappointment today — when we experience it, how we combat it, the dangers of “staying too long”.

Look for the episode on Friday, but in the meantime catch up on our latest episodes on iTunes or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!

15/09/2021

Thanks for listening everyone!

08/07/2021

“Saw this quote on vacation and thought it embodied our podcast well. This is what we try to do every single episode.”

— Clint

18/06/2021

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we talk about Pride Month.

Zac and Clint discuss finding things to celebrate alongside the LGBTQ+ community despite having significant disagreements with the lifestyle and how their approach to relationships and interaction with the community has changed/shifted recently.

Give it a listen on iTunes (https://apple.co/3q6LIiI) or wherever you listen to podcasts!