Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life
Welcome to Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life — a youth ministry podcast designed for students but meaningful for everyone.
Faith is a journey, and no matter your age, we all face uncharted territories in life. Each episode explores real-life topics that matter to students and adults alike, offering practical wisdom, biblical insights, and inspiring stories to help you navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
Whether you're a student seeking direction, a parent wanting to connect, or simply someone looking for encouragement, Uncharted is here to equip and empower the next generation—while inspiring every generation—to live boldly for Christ. Join us as we laugh, learn, and grow together—one step at a time.
Episodes
52 episodes
Made for More: Finding Purpose in the Middle of the Mess
Have you ever felt like you’re just… not enough? Like you’re too broken, too behind, or too messy to be used by God? In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg takes us deep into the heart of that struggle—and...
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From Rejection to Restoration: Angela Eugene on Faith, Family, and Finding Her Father
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Angela Eugene—ordained minister, associate pastor, author of "HerStory: Surviving the Journey Called Life Through Rejection, Abandonment, and Fear," and "Refresh Your Spirit", a 31-day devotional. Angel...
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Escaping Christmas: Grief, Grace, and Finding Light in the Darkest Season
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Becky Avery—author of Escaping Christmas, blogger, full-time professional, and full-time wife—who is on a powerful mission to help others navigate grief. After losing her mother to a long battle with c...
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Rooted, Not Shaken: Finding Stability in an Unsteady World
In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg dives deep into the importance of being spiritually rooted in a world that constantly shifts. Drawing from Jeremiah 17:7–8, Adam unpacks what it means to trust God th...
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Love in Every Stripe: Finding God in the Brokenness with Shannon Debona
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Shannon Debona—author of Love in Every Stripe Book, speaker, elementary teacher, and woman of deep faith. Shannon shares her journey of growing up in the church and walking with God her wh...
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Through the Fire with Ryan Wickline – Mindset, Suffering, and God's Purpose
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Ryan Wickline — host of Through the Fire Podcast, mindset coach, junior high wrestling coach, motivational speaker, and passionate Christ follower.We dive into Ryan’s journey coaching young athl...
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The Power of Surrender: Letting Go and Trusting God
In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg explores one of the most powerful yet misunderstood aspects of the Christian walk—surrender. What does it really mean to give control over to God? Why is it so diffic...
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A Walking Testimony: Kyndal Ray Edwards Journey for Mental Health and Hope
In this powerful episode, I sit down with special guest Kyndal Ray Edwards, founder of A Walking Testimony, who is currently walking across America for the second time to raise awareness for mental health and recovery. Kyndal shares his grippin...
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Redefined by Grace: Kerrigan Buck's Story of Purpose After the Storm
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Kerrigan Buck—engineer, motivational speaker, host of A Living Testimony Podcast, devoted Christian, and proud cat mom—to talk about the moment that changed everything: a heart attack at j...
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The Battle for the Mind: Winning the War Within
In this powerful episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, host Adam Swedenburg dives deep into the often-overlooked battlefield we all face—our minds. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, Adam explores how negative thoughts, ...
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From Self to Savior: Breaking Mental Chains with Lunaria Gaia
In this transformative episode, I sit down with 2-time bestselling author, confidence coach, and host of The More Confidence with Luna Gaia Podcast, Lunaria Gaia. Once trapped in a cycle of people-pleasing, emotional struggles, and wor...
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From Chaos to Calling: Carrie Fullerton on Faith, Grief, and God's Guidance
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Carrie Fullerton—host of Fullerton’s Professional Podcast and founder of Fullerton’s Professional Organizing. Carrie shares her journey from being a preacher’s kid raised in church, to drifting away in ...
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You Were Made to Shine
In a world that often feels heavy and dark, God calls us to be light. In this episode of Uncharted: Navigating Faith and Life, Adam Swedenburg dives into Matthew 5:16 and reminds us that we don’t need a spotlight to shine—we just n...
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Building Bridges with Norman Murray
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Norman Murray — founder of Building Bridges LLC and host of the Building Bridges: One Act of Love at a Time podcast. Norman is a Christian Life Coach, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a soon-...
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From the NFL to a Life Fully Surrendered to Jesus – with Sterling Harris
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sterling Harris—speaker, author, influencer, businessman, husband, father, former NFL player, and unapologetic Jesus freak. Sterling shares his incredible journey from giving his life to G...
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Power in the Pause
In this short but powerful episode, Adam Swedenburg dives into the surprising strength found in stillness. In a world that runs on hustle and noise, what if the most powerful thing you could do today is... pause? Drawi...
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11:02
Breaking Through the Lies: From Insurance to Intimacy with God — A Conversation with Violet Coots
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Violet Coots, a certified Christian coach, author, speaker, and founder of Breaking Through the Lies LLC. After spending 40 years in the insurance industry, Violet answered God’s pe...
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50:04
Every Step Ordered: Dawn Pruszkowski’s Dance with Destiny and Unexpected Love
In this powerful episode, Dawn Pruszkowski—host of Unexpected Love Stories and Love Unexpected, author of Worship Steps, and former dance teacher—shares her journey of faith, movement, and miracles. From dreaming of Broadway to sta...
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No Filter Faith | Unfiltered Hearts, Unshakable Hope
In a world obsessed with filters and highlight reels, it’s easy to feel like we have to clean ourselves up before coming to God. But in this powerful episode of Uncharted, Adam Swedenburg reminds us that God sees beyond appearances...
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11:02
Crucified Flesh: How Faith, Fitness, and Discipline Freed Jonathan Samuel from Addiction
In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Jonathan Samuel—fitness pastor, Christian wellness coach, speaker, and founder of Crucified Flesh. Jonathan shares his incredible journey from a troubled childhood, moving to the U.S. from a third-world c...
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Ripples of Faith: Jennifer Godwin on Prayer, Purpose, and the Power of the Gospel
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Jennifer Godwin—Christian author of Go Make Ripples, speaker, wife of 37 years, mother of three, and proud grandmother—to hear her inspiring testimony. Jennifer shares how her journey with Jesus began ...
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Faith That Works (Even When Life Doesn’t)
Life doesn’t always go the way we planned—dreams fall through, people let us down, and some seasons just plain hurt. In this episode, Adam Swedenburg gets real about what it means to have faith that works, even when life doesn’t. With Romans 8:...
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11:50
Dan Brown Jr. – Emmy Awards, True Crime, and Unshakable Faith
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dan Brown Jr., an 11-time Emmy Award winner and 17-time nominee, documentary filmmaker, TV composer, creative director, and founder of CrimeSonics—a company dedicated to creating sound for true crime fi...
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Guarding Your Heart & Grilling with Grace: A Conversation with Corey Lowe
In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Corey Lowe—father, husband, podcast host of Guard Your Heart, and a seasoned chef with over 15 years in the kitchen. Corey shares how he launched his podcast during the height of COVID to re...
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