"Obedience is better than sacrifice."

What happens when you leave everything behind to follow a calling into one of the most dangerous places on earth? In this episode of the Maverick River podcast, we sit down with Neil Broere, who spent six years in Iraq witnessing the impossible. From miraculous healings in the shadow of ISIS to the profound struggle of returning to the U.S. and finding his footing again, Neil’s story is a masterclass in surrender.

Tim and Neil dive deep into:

• The Miracles in Iraq: Firsthand accounts of divine healing in a war zone, including the story of a woman healed by a "dreamlike encounter" with Jesus.
• The Hallway Season: How to navigate the "liminal space" when one door has closed and the next hasn't opened yet.
• The Cost of Obedience: Why the hardest path often leads to the greatest reward and the necessity of trusting God's pace.
• Kingdom Community: Neil’s vision for a "Moravian-style" communal life and his unique leadership model at Radiant Central Coast.

Neil shares the raw reality of what it means to truly follow Jesus, even when it costs you your comfort, your career, and your sense of certainty. Whether you feel like you're in a "hallway" season or you're looking for the courage to take your next step, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilbroere/

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Is your marriage thriving, or are you just going through the motions? In this episode of the Maverick River Podcast, we are joined by the team from Marriage365 for a deep-dive conversation on the daily habits that build a resilient, lifelong partnership.

Building a healthy marriage isn't about one grand gesture; it's about the small, intentional choices we make every single day. Whether you are navigating a difficult season of conflict or simply want to strengthen your foundation, this episode offers practical, faith-based advice on communication, intimacy, and staying connected 365 days a year.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The essential daily habits of healthy couples.
• How to communicate through seasons of struggle and isolation.
• Practical tools for resolving conflict and building lasting trust.
• Moving from 'roommates' back to a connected partnership.

Marriage365 is dedicated to providing couples with the resources they need to heal and grow. Join us as we explore what it looks like to lead your family and love your spouse with purpose.

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• Website: https://www.maverickriver.com

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What if the hardest seasons of your life weren’t obstacles to your faith, but the very things intended to soften your heart?

In this episode of the Maverick River Podcast, we sit down with Tim Timmons—a man who has lived with a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis for over 25 years. Tim shares the profound shift that happened when he stopped "working for God" and started simply living with Him.

**In this conversation, we explore:**

* **The "10,000 Minutes":** Why following Jesus is about the every day, not just the 80 minutes on Sunday.

* **Finding Joy in the Manure:** Tim’s powerful analogy for how life’s hardest "manure" moments are often the best fertilizer for growth.

* **Surrendering the Kingdom:** Moving from building our own empires to joining Jesus in His.

* **Soul Tiredness:** How to navigate faith when you're physically and spiritually exhausted.

Tim’s story is a disruptive, beautiful, and authentic look at what it means to follow Jesus through physical suffering and "soul tiredness." If you’ve ever felt like your spiritual life was a chore or a checklist, this conversation is for you.

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Pastor Ben Houston shares his raw, personal journey through the ministry burnout that led to a physical and mental crash. He details the radical step he took: running a 100-mile ultramarathon to raise $100K for charity, and how that challenge became the unlikely path to his holistic health and the creation of Project Analog.

This powerful conversation reveals the necessity of finding presence, purpose, and genuine rest in a digital world, covering:

• 0:01:52 The spiritual and physical toll of extreme burnout.
• 0:31:00 How mental stress physically manifested as a debilitating injury.
• 0:21:25 The purpose and mission behind the 100-mile run for addiction rehab.
• 0:48:10 Mobilizing a growing global movement to "Baptize the World."

Listen to the full story to understand why prioritizing analog over digital is the key to sustainable, lifelong health and mission.

I Built a Brewery and Felt More Miserable Than Ever | Ben Cook, Hangar 24 Founder

What happens when you achieve everything the world tells you to want—a successful, multi-million dollar business, an adventure lifestyle, and a great family—but you find yourself more miserable than ever before?

In this deep, raw conversation in the wild, Ben Cook, the founder of Hangar 24 Brewery, sits down to share his journey from chasing the "American Dream" to a total surrender of his life and business to Christ.

This is not a business interview; it’s a story about the ultimate adventure: discovering what true purpose and peace look like when you step off the path of worldly success and commit to radical, uncompromising faith.

Key Topics & Timestamps:

• 0:00 - The Pressure to Achieve and the Illusion of the American Dream
• 4:40 - The Moment of Crisis: Miserable with "Everything"
• 9:00 - The Call to Surrender and Radical Faith
• 15:30 - Balancing Entrepreneurship, Adventure, and Christian Commitment
• 22:15 - Hangar 24: How Faith Changed the Business
• 30:00 - Finding Peace and Clarity in the Wilderness
• 45:00 - Why the Church Matters for Creative Leaders
• 55:30 - Ben's Most Important Advice for Entrepreneurs and Parents

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Can a cold-case homicide detective approach the story of Jesus like an unsolved murder? J. Warner Wallace, an ex-atheist who used his forensic investigation skills to vet the Gospels, shares his compelling journey and evidence for the Christian faith.In this deep-dive episode of the Maverick River Podcast, J. Warner Wallace walks us through the shocking evidence he uncovered by applying his detective skillset to the New Testament. From the "mortis triad" to the logic of miracles, discover the cumulative circumstantial case that convinced him to become a follower of Christ. Learn why your identity matters more than your accomplishments, and how to surrender your life to the "Toolmaker."

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John Simons (PhD candidate in Ethics & Public Theology at Southern Seminary) is the Men's Pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church. He received his B.A. in Political Science from California Baptist University, as well as a M.A. in Philosophy, and a M.Div from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He also served as a Small Groups & Men’s Community Pastor in Southern California. John and his family live in Franklin, TN.

Check out John Simon's book: The Man you were meant to be.

https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/product/the-man-you-re-meant-to-be-2/