Nikita Koloff: Wrestling With What's Next

It's a tradition that the last episode of every season is me and my wife Tamsey reflecting together and sharing stories that will help you have a more hope-filled perspective. In this episode Tamsey shares a bit of her journey over the past year as her business as grown, and we together tell the story of how we were homeless a couple of times with our first child and were simply trying to follow the leading of God's voice!

Have you ever felt like you were being punished for doing the very thing you believed God was telling you to do? Have you ever wondered if there was a happy ending to the story after all? Our stories in this episode just might help you.

You can learn more about Tamsey's fitness business on her website (that I helped build initially) www.TamseySmithFitness.com and you can connect with her on her social accounts here FaceBook  Instagram  YouTube

With this episode talking about trusting God in the midst of heartbreak and maintaining a grateful attitude here are some posts from my blog to help you gain perspective.

1. God Broke My Heart
2. Driven By Gratitude
3. Nobody Knows What They Are Doing

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Lisa Whittle is a best-selling author, speaker, teacher and podcaster but my favorite attributes about her are that she is a Pastor's kid who loves Jesus, is real, and is kind. With all she has going on Lisa has always found a way to pause and encourage me throughout the years and it has been a tremendous blessing to me. I'm so grateful she made time to jump on the podcast and talk about her new book "God Knows" and the companion study "Your God Knows" while also sharing some life wisdom on ministry and motivations.

Have you ever felt you had no idea what you had to offer that God could use? Have you feared you were missing the mark and letting God down? Lisa's stories and encouragments will give you a more hope-filled perspective.

You can connect with Lisa on her website LisaWhittle.com  or connect with her on her social channels by clicking the links here Instagram   FaceBook

Check out Lisa's Podcast "Jesus Over Everything" here

With this episode highlighting God's direction in our lives here are a few articles from Nathan's blog#TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1. Finding Friends In A Lonely World
2. Navigating The Need To Be Needed
3. Wrestling With Your Will 

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My buddy Justin Porter is on the podcast this week... and this time, as a guest! After helping cohost the show for 2 years, Justin is on to bigger things and comes back to give an update on his journey.  You will be challenged, inspired and impacted by the honest, transparent way in which Justin shares his journey. It has not been easy, but he helps us all find perspective through the way he has let the Lord teach him through this season of life where he has "failed forward" and is seeing how God takes broken dreams and makes them beautiful!

Have you ever felt like God has abandoned you? Have you ever felt like a failure and wanted to run and hide? Justin's story will give you hope, encouragement, and a more hope-filled perspective.

You can connect with Justin on his social channels by clicking the links here Instagram  FaceBook  LinkedIn YouTube and for EXTRA FUN you can find his OLD rap albums by clicking here!

With this episode focusing on failing forward here are a few articles from Nathan's blog#TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1. Can You Thrive In Obscurity
2. Am I A Failure For Being Faithful?
3. When Faith and Failure Mix

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My amazing friend Ben Finch joins me this week from Athens, Tennessee where we talk about our 25 years of friendship, his amazing journey to becoming a world-renowned photographer, and how seminary almost made him lose his love for Jesus. You will be challenged, inspired and amazed as Ben shares stories from photographing weddings for the President's grand-daughter at the White House to almost becoming an NFL kicker. In all of it, Ben's faith in Jesus has lead him to steward what God has placed in his hands both inside and outside of the church.

Have you ever felt you had no idea what direction you were supposed to go with your life? Have you feared you were letting God down by doing something others felt was counter-productive? Ben's story will give you a more hope-filled perspective.

You can connect with Ben  on his website http://finchphoto.com or connect with him on his social chanels by clicking the links here Instagram  FaceBook  LinkedIn

With this episode focusing on living life in pursuit of God's will in our work here are a few articles from Nathan's blog#TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1. God Is For You Today
2. Navigating The Need To Be Needed
3. How Could God Let This Happen

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My buddy Carlton Beall joins me this week from Lebanon, Tennessee where we have a conversation about his fascinating entry into business and then how God challenged him to be intentional in his parenting. Carlton has been a true friend to me through the years and his generosity and example have challenged me to be a better man, husband and father. I believe his story will challenge you and inspire you, as well. When we live with legacy in mind, it changes what we prioritize and motives us to invest in the people and things that matter most. Carlton has done that and shares a bit of the story of "the fellowship" on this episode.

Have you ever felt you had more to offer but didn't know what to do? Have you wanted to make a lasting impact but weren't sure how? Carlton's story will give you a more hope-filled perspective.

You can connect with Carlton on Instagram here or swing by the Chick-Fil-A in Lebanon, TN and tell him you heard him on The Best View In Town podcast and that you want a free sandwich! I can't promise it will work, but it's worth a shot.

With this episode focusing on legacy here are a few articles from Nathan's blog #TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1. He's On Every Page of Your Story
2. To Remember Is To Reconnect
3. I Need More Grey Hair In My Life

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Hey Everybody! It's Nathan and just wanted to give you a short update as we take a pause from the weekly episodes to simply catch you up on what has been happening this season on The Best View in Town. I promised several links in this special update edition so here you go...

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Donnie Floyd has one of the most amazing jobs in the world. He serves as the Chaplain for Hendrick Motorsports where he serves the hundreds of employees on the HMS team by caring for their spiritual and emotional needs. From baptizing people in the pond out front of the complex to walking with employees through tragedys and giving convocations before NASCAR races all around the country, Donnie shares his love for Jesus and people in the context of the racing world. Today he joins me to share his story, and how corporate chaplaincy makes a difference in the work world.

Have you ever wondered how to have a bigger impact in your workplace? Have you wanted to know how to use your faith to make a practical difference? Donnie's story will give you a more hope-filled perspective.

Learn more about Donnie and Hendrick Motorsports at http://www.itsblackandwhite.org and follow him on social media here FaceBook 

With this episode focusing on living our faith in the marketplace here are a few articles from Nathan's blog #TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1. What Am I Supposed To Do With My Life?
2. What Kind of Culture Are You Creating?
3. Nobody Knows What They Are Doing

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JJ and Tiffany Johnson are some of my heroes. It's not just because they weathered a shark attack that took Tiffany's right arm, but because of how they have chosen to respond to that tragedy by stewarding the storm they faced and turning it into a ministry to glorify Jesus. My wife Tamsey joins me to interview this amazing couple. You will be shocked by both the intensity of their story and the intensity of their faith.

Have you ever wondered how to use your biggest set back as a setup for ministry? Have you wanted to know how to keep from being stuck when things are hard? The Johnson's story will give you a more hope-filled perspective.

Learn more about JJ & Tiffany and their ministry at www.BeAnOvercomerMinistries.com and follow them on social media here  Instagram  FaceBook  And you can find all their media clips on You Tube by searching Tiffany Johnson Shark Attack.

With this episode focusing on stewarding the storms we face here are a few articles from Nathan's blog #TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1. No Breakthrough Without A Breaking
2. Some Miracles Are Up To You
3. Enthusiasm Is a Holy Thing

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Billy Graham was born and buried in Charlotte, North Carolina which is why the Billy Graham Library is located here. If you have never been you should definitely go as it is absolutely incredible.

My guest today, Wayne Atcheson, was the first director of the Library and is a lifelong lover of God with a heart for Revival. Wayne and I met a few years ago as result of having read his book about the 1970 Asbury Revival. Little did we know a couple of years after our meeting that again Revival Fire would visit Asbury and both he and I had to go see it for ourselves!

We talk about his amazing life, his book about Asbury and how God has used him at the Billy Graham Library in this episode.

Learn more about Wayne Atcheson and his books by clicking here and follow him on social media here  FaceBook and learn more about the Billy Graham Library here.

With this episode focusing on revival and hunger for God, here are a few articles from Nathan's blog #TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1.  What Does A Move Of God Look Like?
2.  Dead & Buried or Planted & Growing?
3.  When Faith and Failure Mix

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Such a great guy with such a great name! Reward and Nathan met 8 years ago and recently reconnected at the Ignite Movement National Summit.  Reward travels the country with World Vision as the Senior Advisor for Church and Community Relations and until recently served as an Associate Pastor at UpperRoom in Dallas, TX. Reward's heart for people, for the church, and for community transformation is refreshing.  Do you have a desire to see God move in your community? Reward's story will give you a more hope-filled perspective.

Learn more about Reward Sibanda  and his ministry at www.RewardSibanda.com and follow him on social media here  Instagram   FaceBook  X   YouTube

You can also learn about UpperRoom Dallas here and about WorldVision here.

With this episode focusing on the power of connection, community and family, here are a few articles from Nathan's blog #TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1.  I Was The New Kid
2.  3 Keys To Being a Better Family Man
3.  Are Men The Problem With Everything?

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