This is HIS Story

Todd Turner, Creative Digital Guide
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Welcome to This Is HIS Story, a podcast featuring honest conversations with people whose faith, calling, hardship, and life experiences have become a mission to serve others. Host Todd Turner talks with nonprofit founders, ministry leaders, Bible teachers, counselors, missionaries, advocates, and everyday people who are pouring out God’s grace to hurting people around the world. Each episode explores the moments that shaped their story: the calling they could not ignore, the need they stepped into, the people they serve, and the ways they have seen God work through ordinary obedience. From those feeding the hungry and serving the vulnerable to those teaching Scripture, counseling the wounded, building ministries, and pulling people out of dark places, This Is HIS Story points listeners back to the true Author of every redemptive story. Todd Turner has spent much of his life helping faith-based organizations communicate clearly, grow generosity, and build ethical digital fundraising strategies that support Kingdom work. Listen in to discover meaningful ministries, inspiring people, and real stories of God at work. www.toddturner.com

  1. Jul 30

    Behind the Voices: Roger Kemp on Faithfulness, Christian Media & God’s Hand

    For more than 45 years, Roger Kemp has worked behind the scenes of Christian media, helping some of its most recognizable voices communicate biblical truth with clarity and excellence. Roger began in the shipping department of Ambassador Advertising, duplicating reel-to-reel tapes and sending programs to radio stations. That entry-level position eventually placed him alongside Christian broadcasting pioneer Al Sanders and ministries led by Chuck Swindoll, James Dobson, John MacArthur, and others. He later served as Vice President of Broadcasting and International Ministries for Insight for Living, became National Program Director for Salem Communications, and ultimately founded RK Media. In this episode of This Is HIS Story, Roger joins Todd Turner for a deeply personal conversation about:  Coming to Christ at a Pilgrim’s Progress-themed summer camp  How a painful family relocation shaped his character and calling  Beginning his career in the shipping department  Learning to write for the ear rather than the eye  What Al Sanders, Chuck Swindoll, and Ed Atsinger taught him  Why audio remains such an intimate and effective discipleship medium  Seeing the power of God’s Word across cultures and languages  Balancing business responsibilities with a ministry calling  Processing disappointment and hurt within Christian ministry  Writing through his wife Lori’s battle with pancreatic cancer  Learning to recognize God’s presence during uncertain seasons  His collection of antique editions of The Pilgrim’s ProgressRoger’s story is a reminder that a life does not need to be lived in the spotlight to have extraordinary influence. God works through faithful people serving behind the scenes, and sometimes we can recognize the pattern of His hand only when we look back. Learn more about Roger and RK Media:  https://rkmedia.co Learn more about This Is HIS Story: https://www.toddturner.com/podcasts/this-is-his-story-podcast/

    Behind the Voices: Roger Kemp on Faithfulness, Christian Media & God’s Hand

  2. Jul 23

    From Corporate Success to Kingdom Purpose | Bill Gemaehlich

    Can you pursue business success and still live completely on mission for Christ? Bill Gemaehlich has spent decades leading global Christian ministries, serving alongside Chuck Swindoll at Insight for Living, planting a church, mentoring leaders, and traveling the world to advance the Gospel. But his story didn't begin in ministry. It began with a young businessman whose dream was simply to make money... until God completely redirected his life. In this conversation we discuss: • Growing up in Oregon  • Finding Christ after being raised Catholic  • Business, leadership, and ministry  • Working with Wycliffe Bible Translators  • Serving at Insight for Living  • Church planting while working full time  • Mentoring the next generation  • What American Christians can learn from believers around the world  • Why serving Jesus is worth a lifetime If you've ever wondered how your career can become your ministry, this episode is for you.

    From Corporate Success to Kingdom Purpose | Bill Gemaehlich

  3. 12/01/2025

    Where does the mission money go?

    When you write a check for “clean water” or “orphans in Africa,” what actually happens on the other side of the wire? In this episode, Todd Turner sits down with longtime Africa practitioner Jason Miller to talk honestly about the dark side of global generosity: dependency, staged photo ops, buzzword-driven proposals, broken “sustainability” projects, and a charity mindset that quietly damages the very communities we say we care about. Jason has been working in East Africa since the mid-90s, from backpacking and hauling fax machines into Tanzania to walking slums, village wells, schools, farms, and “sustainable” projects across the continent. Together, Todd and Jason unpack how Western money interacts with local culture, government corruption, and survival ethics on the ground. They tell real stories of empty chicken houses, stolen wells, abandoned greenhouses, and ministries that exploded with donor money and then collapsed under the weight of it. Most importantly, they explain why U.S. oversight tools like Guidestar, ECFA, and clean audits are necessary but not enough. Once money leaves the country, the paper trail gets fuzzy and the real story is told in dusty fields, rural schools, and village churches, not on a glossy PDF. In this conversation, you’ll hear: Why “don’t feed the bears” is a painfully accurate picture of some mission modelsHow well-intentioned donors can destroy local businesses and jobs without realizing itWhy buzzwords like “sustainability,” “water is life,” and “women’s empowerment” raise money but often hide shallow workHow cultural views of truth, honor, and family boards can completely change what “accountability” looks likeWhy schools, wells, fish farms, and orphanages often fail once the team flies homeThe limits of 501(c)(3) audits, Guidestar stars, and ECFA seals when funds are wired overseasWhat real donor due diligence looks like when you actually “watch the money in action”How Open Trust Global helps close the gap between donor stories and donor realityIf you’re a pastor, foundation leader, missions pastor, family office, or everyday giver who supports overseas work, this episode will help you ask better questions, fund better projects, and avoid doing unintentional harm with generous gifts. Open Trust Global exists to put eyes and boots where the dollars go so that every gift has a fighting chance to become the good it was intended to be.

    Where does the mission money go?

  4. 11/26/2025

    William Booth: The Untold Story Behind The Salvation Army

    William Booth didn’t set out to build a global movement. He walked into the slums of London with a Bible, a stubborn faith, and a burden for people the church had learned to ignore. Out of that simple conviction came The Salvation Army, one of the most influential Christian missions of the last 150 years. In this episode of HIS Story, Todd Turner sits down with Booth for a first-person conversation that brings his world to life. You’ll hear what shaped him, why he refused to look away from suffering, and how holiness, courage, and compassion fueled a ministry that changed cities across the world. This episode explores:  • Booth’s early ministry and calling  • The spiritual and social crisis in 19th-century London  • How The Salvation Army began and why it grew  • Booth’s passion for the poor, the addicted, and the forgotten  • What today’s church can learn from his bold, practical faith If you enjoy Christian biography, church history, classic revival movements, or stories of ordinary believers doing extraordinary things, this conversation will pull you in. It’s a fresh look at William Booth, The Salvation Army, and the kind of faith that still speaks today.

    William Booth: The Untold Story Behind The Salvation Army

  5. 11/13/2025

    George Müller: Faith, Orphans, and the Miracles of God’s Provision

    What happens when someone decides to live entirely by faith?  In this episode of This Is HIS Story, Todd Turner shares a compelling conversation with George Müller — the man who cared for more than 10,000 orphans without ever asking for a penny. Through prayer alone, he watched God provide food, shelter, and hope for thousands. Listen as Müller recounts his rebellious youth, his powerful conversion, and the unwavering trust that shaped every decision of his life. His story still challenges today’s believers to depend on God in practical, courageous ways. Whether you serve in ministry or simply want to grow your faith, this episode will stir your heart and remind you that God still answers prayer. 👉 Hear more timeless stories of faith at https://hisstorypodcast.buzzsprout.com

    George Müller: Faith, Orphans, and the Miracles of God’s Provision

  6. 11/12/2025

    Charles Spurgeon: The Prince of Preachers and the Power of Grace

    What if you could sit down with Charles Spurgeon himself — the Prince of Preachers?  In this episode of This Is HIS Story, Todd Turner guides you through an imagined interview that captures Spurgeon’s wit, humility, and deep trust in God. Hear how a teenage preacher became one of history’s most influential pastors. Learn about his personal battles with doubt and depression, his bold stand for truth, and the faith that carried him through suffering. This conversation reminds us why his words still ignite hearts more than a century later. Whether you’re a pastor, teacher, or believer seeking fresh encouragement, this episode will point you back to the same grace that transformed Spurgeon’s life — the grace of Christ alone. 👉 Listen to more episodes and stories of faith at https://hisstorypodcast.buzzsprout.com

    Charles Spurgeon: The Prince of Preachers and the Power of Grace

  7. 02/28/2023

    Sara Messer of Taproot Charities Interview

    Sara is Founder and CEO of Taproot Charities, a non-profit ministry which provides school fees, supplies, and uniforms to support girls in secondary and college level education in rural Uganda, Africa.  After serving in Arua, Uganda on two medical mission trips, and seeing first-hand how the young women in Arua are culturally marginalized and overlooked, Sara felt a special calling to help provide a secondary education to the young women of Arua.  And thus, Taproot Charities was born.  When Sara is not advocating for teen girls in Uganda, she is working as an occupational therapist in hand rehabilitation in San Luis Obispo, CA.  She has been married 24 years to her husband, Travis. She is the mother to her 18 year-old son, Riley, who is currently studying engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obisp and to her 15 year old daughter, Berkeley, who is a freshman at Templeton High School.  Sara resides along the central coast of California in the small town of Templeton, which is about half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco along beautiful highway 101! Interviewer: Todd Turner ToddTurner.com I'm Todd Turner, Creative Digital Guide. I come along side Christian Non-Profits and churches and help them tell and fund their God-Sized missions using their digital channels. Listen in to learn how we tell our stories with integrity and ask people to join our kingdom stories.  As a former Executive Vice President for an International organization,  I have traveled the world learning and teaching digital strategies in various countries and languages. I have gathered the essentials of Digital Strategies and spend my day helping organizations cut out the fads and trends and learn the simple blocking and tackling of their online fundraising strategies. FaceBook Group for Executive Pastors and Executive Directors: https://creativedigitalguide.com/facebook/ Want to be Interviewed on this podcast? https://creativedigitalguide.com/podcast/

    Sara Messer of Taproot Charities Interview

  8. 02/18/2023

    Harmony Grillo of Treasures Interview

    Harmony Grillo, victim of exploitation turned UCLA honor student, her goal is to help women and girls entrenched in sexual exploitation find freedom. As a survivor, Harmony is passionate about assisting women in their journeys of healing and transformation. In 2003, she founded Treasures, a faith-based outreach and support group to women in the sex industry and victims of sex trafficking. Armed with personal experience, a Master’s Degree in Social Work and evidence-based theories, Harmony sheds light on the impact of a pornified culture and the lives of women trapped within it. She has received Congressional recognition for her work and has had the opportunity to train LAPD, LVPD, Department of Justice, and the FBI in best practices for working with victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking. Her memoir, Scars and Stilettos details her harrowing account of moving from victim to survivor to liberator. Interviewer: Todd Turner CreativeDigitalGuide.com I'm Todd Turner, Creative Digital Guide. I come along side Christian Non-Profits and churches and help them tell and fund their God-Sized missions using their digital channels. Listen in to learn how we tell our stories with integrity and ask people to join our kingdom stories.  As a former Executive Vice President for an International organization,  I have traveled the world learning and teaching digital strategies in various countries and languages. I have gathered the essentials of Digital Strategies and spend my day helping organizations cut out the fads and trends and learn the simple blocking and tackling of their online fundraising strategies. FaceBook Group for Executive Pastors and Executive Directors: https://creativedigitalguide.com/facebook/ Want to be Interviewed on this podcast? https://creativedigitalguide.com/podcast/

    Harmony Grillo of Treasures Interview
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Welcome to This Is HIS Story, a podcast featuring honest conversations with people whose faith, calling, hardship, and life experiences have become a mission to serve others. Host Todd Turner talks with nonprofit founders, ministry leaders, Bible teachers, counselors, missionaries, advocates, and everyday people who are pouring out God’s grace to hurting people around the world. Each episode explores the moments that shaped their story: the calling they could not ignore, the need they stepped into, the people they serve, and the ways they have seen God work through ordinary obedience. From those feeding the hungry and serving the vulnerable to those teaching Scripture, counseling the wounded, building ministries, and pulling people out of dark places, This Is HIS Story points listeners back to the true Author of every redemptive story. Todd Turner has spent much of his life helping faith-based organizations communicate clearly, grow generosity, and build ethical digital fundraising strategies that support Kingdom work. Listen in to discover meaningful ministries, inspiring people, and real stories of God at work. www.toddturner.com

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  • Creator
    Todd Turner, Creative Digital Guide
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 This is HIS Story
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