Retold

Louis Spears
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Inspiring true stories about second chances, pivotal moments, and amazing circumstances, told by the person whose heart has been renovated. Moving conversations taking you along their path from ordinary to extraordinary living.

Episodes

  1. APR 11

    Finding Your God-Given Voice

    Learning to find our voice is one of the biggest challenges in developing our leadership.  Jump on the journey with Dave Arden, to hear his story of God's grace to miraculously overcome major obstacles in speaking. Arden's book, entitled "Chosen To Speak", is in five languages now and inspires confidence and leadership in public speaking.  Visit Chosentospeak.com  where you can find resources, a community of others finding their voice, and Download the first Chapter for FREE!! God doesn't call the qualified he qualifies the Called.

    49 min

  2. 11/10/2024

    Behind Enemy Lines // The Mission is First

    Trilogy of Vietnam Era veterans concludes with a Green Beret sharing personal experiences of previously classified Missions. Listen carefully to the incredible detail of how ordinary men accomplished extra ordinary things. Making a pledge to protect the Constitution even to and including their life. God doesn't call the qualified he qualifies the Called.

    1h 6m

  3. 11/08/2024

    The war no one wanted. Vietnam Era chaplain tells his incredible stories (Part 2 of 3)

    Fantastic insights and heartfelt expressions about the circumstances and men who served in the Vietnam Conflict. How does a Christian Minister carry his faith and message of hope to soldiers in a jungle warfare. Discover how the chaplain was not at the base daily, but regularly in the field with his rifle group.  Hear the emotional stories of interactions with men just returning from skirmishes. Grow in a greater appreciation for our young men who serve in the military.  God doesn't call the qualified he qualifies the Called.

    53 min

  4. 09/08/2024

    A Veteran's Victory Over Alcoholism

    A veteran's journey from leaning on Alcohol to having complete victory. Join Wayne Cruze on his amazing journey to a spiritual encounter with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Adopted by God in every area of life including a wife and 3 sons. God doesn't call the qualified he qualifies the Called.

    1h 2m

  5. 05/28/2023

    Embracing the Extraordinary: Celebrating despair and triumphs of Special Needs Parenting.

    Honesty, Transparency and Truth dominate in this episode as a Mom tells her rollercoaster ride of unexpected pregnancy, despairing marriage, and the special needs Son it produced. Mom introduces the Boy who made it all worth the struggle. Listen as Gina Cruze shares her story of Faith, Tenacity, Grace, Love, and Miracles.  God doesn't call the qualified he qualifies the Called.

    1h 12m

  6. 10/09/2021

    Murder in Moscow

    In this episode Louis Spears gives his very personal take on encounters in Russia and events leading up and following his Brother-In-Law Paul Tatum's murder.  Get an upfront view of Russian people, history, culture, and the transformation of a country. Also hear the shocking events surrounding the plot and accomplishment of killing a prominent Western Business man in Moscow. God doesn't call the qualified he qualifies the Called.

    1h 10m

  7. 09/04/2021

    Marcos Alcala (Riveting account of Surviving Covid)

    In this episode hear what it feels like to be on the opposite side of your medical training. When you understand the decisions that are being made to save your life and realize you are in dire trouble. Marcos helps us explore openly his feelings and navigates our discussion to ask the Why questions. God doesn't call the qualified he qualifies the Called.

    1h 27m

  8. 08/30/2021

    Jennifer Deibel gives a personal background to her Book "Dance In Donegal"

    Author Jennifer Deibel shares  from personal experience while in Ireland with her family. Gain insight into the thoughts which shaped the origination and motivation for her two, soon to be three, books.  "The Lady of Galway Manor", a stand alone story is scheduled to be released on February 1, 2022. Jennifer can be reached at Jenniferdeibel.com or on Instagram @jenniferdeibel_author God doesn't call the qualified he qualifies the Called.

    27 min

  9. 07/26/2021

    Don't Die with the Music Still in You!

    Alan Lambert  shares his lifelong love for coaching Basketball. The ups and downs of coaching.  One of the few coaches to make the transition from Women's to Men's coaching at a professional level in Europe. Listen as Alan shares, in amazing detail, the incredible men and women of faith who walked  through this high exposure  sport. If you like Basketball, you are going to love the names and encounters God allowed Alan to have along life's journey.  Discover principles which uncover God's plan for life beyond your career and unearth the core of who you are meant to become. If you wish to communicate with Alan Lambert you may email questions or comments to louis.retoldpodcast@gmail.com God doesn't call the qualified he qualifies the Called.

    1h 20m

  10. 07/09/2021

    Episode 3: Kentucky to Iraq

    Interview with Josh Hodges (former SGT.  U.S. Army) and his story of serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. we listen as he goes from Kentucky and experiencing familial resistance to his service, to his second tour of Iraq and developing a love for the Iraqi people. God doesn't call the qualified he qualifies the Called.

    44 min

  11. 07/02/2021

    Michael Mendoza: A Transformed Life!

    Moving from an illiterate High School Graduate to  Spiritual Enlightenment through the Jesus Movement. Michael Mendoza holds three master's degrees and a doctorate. He has taught college philosophy courses to enlisted men and women on board Navy ships for Central Texas College and currently teaches for Liberty University Online. He is the author of Glorious Reality of War, a Civil War historical fiction, and The Goldilocks Effect, a science fiction novel. Both can be found on Amazon or at www.dentedcan.org. God doesn't call the qualified he qualifies the Called.

    33 min

  12. 06/25/2021

    Russian Mafia / Welcome to Retold Intro with Louis Spears

    Introducing Louis Spears and Retold: Life Stories.  Louis recognizes through his own life that true experiences and true encounters are the most interesting of all.  In this initial episode of Retold he will be sharing about one of his unique encounters in Russia. Takes place right in the Proximity of Red Square in Moscow. God doesn't call the qualified he qualifies the Called.

    14 min
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Inspiring true stories about second chances, pivotal moments, and amazing circumstances, told by the person whose heart has been renovated. Moving conversations taking you along their path from ordinary to extraordinary living.

Information

  • Creator
    Louis Spears
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Retold
  • Show Website
    Retold