Kingdom Chaos

Troy & Amy Poimboeuf
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Kingdom Chaos is a Christian podcast hosted by Troy and Amy, a husband and wife married for nearly 30 years, sharing honest conversations about faith, marriage, family, personal growth, and following Jesus in the middle of life's chaos. Through real stories, biblical truth, and powerful testimonies, we explore what it looks like to trust God through struggles such as anxiety, depression, broken relationships, addiction, forgiveness, parenting challenges, financial stress, health battles, and spiritual growth. Whether you're a lifelong believer, new to faith, or simply searching for hope, Kingdom Chaos offers practical encouragement and authentic conversations that point people to Jesus—not perfection. Because faith isn't lived in the absence of chaos. It's lived in the middle of it. Real People. Real Struggles. Real Grace. "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony..." Revelation 12:11

  1. 6d ago

    Holiday Stress, Family Boundaries & Grief with Shannon Thomas, MA, LPC-S

    Send us Fan Mail What if you don't feel joyful when everyone expects you to? Holiday stress can bring family tension, marriage disagreements, and the ache of missing someone you love into the same room. In Episode 40 of Kingdom Chaos, Troy and Amy sit down with counselor Shannon Thomas to talk about approaching Thanksgiving and Christmas with honest faith, healthy boundaries, and room for both grief and joy. We explore how to plan family visits as a couple, respond to uncomfortable conversations, release the pressure to manage someone else's response to faith, and honor loved ones who are no longer at the table. Shannon shares practical perspectives on rest, moments of anxiety, and recognizing when it's time to ask a professional for support. We also talk about gift budgets, changing family traditions, and the heart behind her devotionals. Whether you're facing your first holiday after a loss or trying to love your family without feeling stretched beyond your limits, this conversation offers encouragement for taking the next step with grace. Connect with Shannon: https://www.wellspringlifecc.com/ Shannon’s devotionals: • Room for Both — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HPPR2QBP • Steady in the Middle — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HMYNTPYM Keep listening: • Episode 37: God, Why Us? A Couple's Journey Through Loss, Marriage & Faith — https://www.kingdomchaos.com/podcast-episodes/god-why-us-a-couples-journey-through-loss-marriage-faith • Episode 10: You Can Follow Jesus and Still Struggle With Depression — https://www.kingdomchaos.com/podcast-episodes/episode-10-christian-depression-and-faith Explore more episodes: https://www.kingdomchaos.com/podcast-episodes If this conversation encouraged you, follow Kingdom Chaos and share it with someone navigating a difficult holiday season. Support the show

  2. Nov 2

    He Walked Away From God… Until One Night Changed Everything

    Send us Fan Mail From drug dealer to worship leader. From addiction and atheism to experiencing the transforming power of Jesus Christ. **Can you run so far from God that He stops pursuing you?** Jose grew up in a loving Christian home with parents who prayed faithfully, attended church, and raised him to know Jesus. But as he got older, curiosity turned into rebellion, and rebellion eventually led him down a path he never imagined. Drugs. Alcohol. Addiction. Arrest. Expulsion from Bible college. And eventually, completely walking away from his faith. Jose went from attending Bible college to selling drugs to students at that same school. He became angry with the church, rejected Christianity, and began calling himself an atheist. But God wasn't finished with his story. One night, while a party was happening downstairs, Jose found himself alone in his bedroom, desperate, broken, and crying out to a God he had spent years rejecting. What happened in that room changed the direction of his life. In this powerful episode of the **Kingdom Chaos Podcast**, Troy sits down with Jose to hear his incredible Christian testimony of addiction, rebellion, redemption, and the grace of Jesus Christ. Jose shares how an encounter with the Holy Spirit led him to surrender his life to Jesus, begin his journey toward sobriety, and eventually travel halfway around the world to Hillsong College in Australia. The same young man who had been kicked out of Bible college would eventually write worship songs and serve alongside some of the Christian musicians he once admired. But this testimony is about much more than music. It's about a praying mother and father who refused to give up, the difference between religious rules and genuine relationships, the importance of Christian community, and a God whose grace reaches us even in our darkest moments. 🎙️ **IN THIS EPISODE:** - Growing up in a Christian home but never fully making faith his own - How curiosity and rebellion led to drugs, alcohol, and addiction - Losing a child at a young age and carrying hidden grief - Getting arrested and expelled from Bible college - How bitterness toward the church contributed to Jose rejecting Christianity - Selling drugs while struggling with addiction and depression - The power of parents who never stop praying for their children - An encounter with the Holy Spirit that changed everything - Surrendering to Jesus and beginning the journey toward sobriety - Finding grace, accountability, and community at Hillsong College - Going from drug dealer to writing and leading worship - Why worship is more than music or standing on a stage ❤️ **THE HEART OF THIS TESTIMONY** **You are never too far gone for the grace of God.** Maybe you've walked away from Jesus. Maybe you're struggling with addiction, shame, or mistakes from your past. Maybe you're a parent praying for a son or daughter who has rejected their faith. Or maybe you've been hurt by the church and wonder whether there's still a place for you. Jose's story is a reminder that your past doesn't have to define your future, and God's grace is greater than the mistakes you've made. 📖 **SCRIPTURES TO REFLECT ON** Luke 15:11–32 — The parable of the prodigal son Romans 8:38–39 — Nothing can separate us from the love of God 2 Corinthians 5:17 — Becoming a new creation in Christ Ephesians 2:8–9 — Saved by grace through faith James 5:16 — The power of prayer 🙏 **A MESSAGE TO PARENTS** One of the most powerful parts of Jose's testimony is the faithfulness of his parents. Even when he rejected everything they taught him, they continued praying. They couldn't control his choices. They couldn't force him to return to Jesus. But they never stopped bringing their son before God. If you're praying for a child who has walked away from their faith, we hope this testimony encourages you to keep praying, keep loving, and keep trusting God. 💬 **JOIN THE CONVERSATION** Have you ever experienced a season when you walked away from God or felt too far gone to return? How has Jesus changed your life? Share your story in the comments. You never know who might need to hear it. 🔔 **SUBSCRIBE TO KINGDOM CHAOS** 👍 LIKE this video to help more people discover Jose's story. 💬 COMMENT and share what stood out to you. 📤 SHARE this episode with someone who needs to hear that it's never too late to turn back to Jesus. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications for more powerful Christian testimonies and conversations about real-life faith. 🌐 **CONNECT WITH KINGDOM CHAOS** Website: https://www.kingdomchaos.com **KINGDOM CHAOS PODCAST** Support the show

  3. Oct 26

    Is Halloween Evil? What Christians Need to Consider

    Send us Fan Mail Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Is Halloween evil, or can it actually be an opportunity to share the love of Jesus? Every October, Christians find themselves divided over one question: **Should followers of Jesus participate in Halloween?** Some believe celebrating Halloween opens the door to spiritual darkness. Others see it as an innocent night of costumes, candy, and connecting with neighbors. But what does the Bible actually teach us about how we should approach these situations? In this episode of the **Kingdom Chaos Podcast**, Troy and Amy have an honest conversation about Halloween, Christianity, personal conviction, spiritual warfare, and what it means to follow Jesus beyond the walls of the church. Using **Matthew 16:13–18** and Jesus' conversation with Peter at Caesarea Philippi, we explore a powerful question: **Are we called to avoid places associated with darkness, or are we called to bring the light of Jesus into them?** This episode isn't about convincing every Christian to celebrate Halloween. It's about encouraging believers to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance, respect one another's convictions, and recognize opportunities to share the Gospel. 🎙️ **IN THIS EPISODE:** - Should Christians celebrate Halloween? - Is participating in Halloween spiritually dangerous? - What does the Bible say about personal conviction and judgment? - Why did Jesus take His disciples to Caesarea Philippi? - What did Jesus mean when He said the gates of hell would not prevail? - How can Halloween become an opportunity to share the Gospel? - Why Christians need to stop judging one another over personal convictions - Finding your mission field outside the walls of the church 📖 **KEY SCRIPTURES** Matthew 16:13–18 — Jesus, Peter, and the gates of Hades Romans 14:1–13 — Respecting differences in personal convictions Ephesians 6:12 — Understanding spiritual warfare Matthew 5:14–16 — Being the light of the world ❤️ **OUR CHALLENGE TO YOU** Whether you celebrate Halloween or choose not to, ask yourself: *Am I allowing the Holy Spirit to guide my decisions?* *Am I showing grace to Christians who have different convictions?* *Where is God calling me to share the love of Jesus?* You don't have to travel across the world to find your mission field. Sometimes it's right across the street. 🎧 **RESOURCE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE** BEMA Podcast with Marty Solomon We discuss insights from Marty's teaching on Matthew 16 and Caesarea Philippi. We encourage you to explore his teaching for a deeper understanding of the biblical and historical context. https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/119 🙏 **SUPPORT THE KINGDOM CHAOS MISSION** Kingdom Chaos exists to share real stories of redemption, strengthen marriages, encourage believers, and point people to Jesus. Learn more and partner with us: https://www.kingdomchaos.com 🔔 **JOIN THE KINGDOM CHAOS COMMUNITY** If you enjoy honest conversations about Christianity, biblical truth, marriage, faith, and real-life struggles, you're in the right place. 👍 LIKE this episode if it encouraged or challenged you. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Do you believe Christians should celebrate Halloween? We'd love to hear your perspective. Let's keep the conversation respectful and rooted in love. 📤 SHARE this episode with someone who might appreciate a different perspective. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don't miss future episodes! **KINGDOM CHAOS PODCAST** Real People. Real Struggles. Real Grace. Where faith meets real life. #ChristianHalloween #ShouldChristiansCelebrateHalloween #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalTruth #KingdomChaos Support the show

  4. Oct 19

    God, Why Us? A Couple's Journey Through Loss, Marriage & Faith

    Send us Fan Mail About this episode What do you do when the life you prayed for becomes a life filled with questions you never expected to ask? Just two weeks into their marriage, Tolu and Esther received devastating news: Esther's mother had stage four cancer. Instead of settling into newlywed life, they found themselves facing grief, uncertainty, and one overwhelming question: God, why us? In this episode of the Kingdom Chaos Podcast, Troy and Amy sit down with Tolu and Esther to hear their powerful Christian testimony of trusting God through loss, depression, marriage struggles, parenting challenges, and unexpected sacrifices. From losing loved ones and navigating their son's autism diagnosis to Tolu's personal battle with depression and his decision to walk away from a successful career, their journey reveals what it means to follow Jesus when life doesn't go according to plan. Through over ten years of marriage, they have learned that a strong Christian marriage isn't built by avoiding suffering. It's built by continually turning toward Jesus and choosing to love one another through it. This conversation is about more than surviving difficult seasons. It's about discovering God's faithfulness in the middle of them. What's in This Episode When Marriage Begins With Heartbreak: Facing a stage four cancer diagnosis just weeks after their wedding and learning to support one another through grief.Trusting God When Prayers Go Unanswered: Wrestling with disappointment, anger, and the question of why God allows suffering.A Husband's Battle With Depression: Tolu shares his testimony of depression, suicidal thoughts, guilt, and finding hope through his relationship with Jesus.Loving Your Spouse Through Difficult Seasons: How prayer, sacrifice, encouragement, and intentional love helped strengthen their marriage.Parenting Through Unexpected Challenges: Learning to trust God while raising their children and navigating an autism diagnosis.When Obedience Costs You Everything: Why Tolu stepped away from his career and spent two years without steady employment to prioritize his marriage and family.Finding Purpose in Your Pain: How God can use difficult experiences to deepen our faith and encourage others.Key Scriptures Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.” Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.  Proverbs 4:5-10 https://www.kingdomchaos.com/ https://www.kingdomchaosfoundation.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kingdom-chaos/id1876246870 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kingdom-chaos/id1876246870 https://www.youtube.com/@mykingdomchaos/videos https://www.kingdomchaosfoundation.com/contact-financial Support the show

  5. Oct 12

    Building a Foundation: Why Early Faith and Kids' Church Matter

    Send us Fan Mail Your kids are learning more than you think, earlier than you think. We’ve watched it happen in our own family: a simple Bible story video played in the background when our granddaughter was tiny turned into a seven-year-old who can stop, listen, and retell Scripture with surprising clarity. That experience sent us back to our own parenting years with one big question: what would we change if we could do it over?  We talk candidly about where we fell short, including how easy it was to stop trying after one Bible story moment went sideways. Now, as grandparents, we’re learning to come alongside our kids as they raise the next generation to know Jesus. We dig into why faith can’t be outsourced to “one hour a week,” and what it looks like when God is your portion at home, at the ball field, at work, and yes, even in traffic.  You’ll also hear a special clip of Everly walking through the Good Samaritan, plus why kids church matters as a set of spiritual building blocks that grow with a child. We wrap up with practical, real-world helps like kid-friendly Bible content, family devotionals, and Bible study tools such as The Bible Project to make Scripture easier to understand and apply. If this encourages you, subscribe, share it with a parent or grandparent, and leave a review so more families can find it. Support the show

  6. Oct 5

    From Refugee Roots to Nashville Ministry: Ivor’s Incredible Testimony

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 35, Troy sits down with Ivor, the director of communications and digital strategy for a Nashville church, to unpack a deeply moving and unconventional testimony. Born in Bosnia during a mixed-heritage marriage, Ivor's early childhood was suddenly upended when a brutal civil war broke out right at their front door, forcing his family to flee as refugees to Croatia and eventually Germany.  From facing painful rejection by a local church priest as a young boy to battling deep survivor's guilt after visiting post-war Bosnia years later, Ivor's path to faith was filled with heavy valleys. Yet, God pursued him relentlessly—through faithful mentors, unexpected acts of hospitality, and an unmistakable midnight sign of Jesus that changed the trajectory of his life forever. Tune in to hear how God transformed Ivor's pain into a powerful ministry of reconciliation, hospitality, and sharing the Gospel across borders.  Key Takeaways & Highlights: Fleeing the Front Lines: What it was like growing up in 1990s Yugoslavia, navigating a mixed family, and fleeing a civil war as a refugee. The Sting of Church Rejection: How a local priest turning away a curious young refugee seeking baptism planted seeds of cynicism, and how God used compassionate people to break through that hurt. A Midnight Encounter: The incredible true story of a desperate prayer for his father's failing health and a miraculous, vivid encounter with the face of Jesus in the middle of the night. Returning to Bosnia with the Gospel: Ivor's powerful journey returning to his homeland as an adult to hand-deliver Bibles, share his testimony, and extend forgiveness and the love of Christ even to former adversaries. Related Episodes to Listen To Next: Episode 25 – From Meth To Ministry Through A Jail Cell: Hear another incredible, radical testimony of how God breaks through the darkest valleys to redeem a life. Episode 26 – From Gender Dysphoria to Psychiatrist & Pastor: A raw conversation about wrestling through deep personal struggles, finding peace in the desert, and total surrender to God. Don't forget to:  Subscribe & Review: If this episode encouraged you, hit that subscribe button and leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! It helps push this message out to people who need to know they aren't alone in the chaos. Partner with Us: Help us continue spreading the message of grace, truth, and purpose in the mess by sharing this episode with a friend. Support the show

  7. Sep 28

    Climbing the Cave: Purpose, Proximity, and the Path to Growth

    Send us Fan Mail Comfort can feel like safety, but it can also become a ceiling. Troy sits down with Sam Paget, a husband, dad, and medical distribution business owner, to talk about what it looks like to choose growth on purpose and to stop letting your environment decide your future. We start with the idea of pruning the tree: some friendships belong to an earlier season, and if you keep dragging them into your next chapter, you end up living below your potential. Sam breaks down the mindset shift that changed his trajectory: picking a “word of the year” for alignment (their word was purpose), then stepping into Masogi, a scary, stretch goal that forces discipline and delayed gratification. From running 30 miles at age 30 with no crowd and no reward, to pushing into bigger challenges, the lesson is simple and brutal: you build confidence by doing what you said you would do, especially when nobody is clapping. We also talk about mastering the middle, staying steady in wins and losses, and why you should never be the biggest person in the room if you want to keep growing. The conversation gets practical on marriage and fatherhood too. We unpack what 100-100 partnership looks like, how communication sets boundaries between work and home, and why being a dad means presence, play, and example, not just provision. We also go into money mindset, lifestyle creep, and using money and power as tools to buy peace for other people through giving, a nonprofit, and a ranch vision built for retreats and community. If you feel stuck, take one step today. Listen, share this with a friend who needs a push, and subscribe and leave a review so more people can find Kingdom Chaos. Support the show

  8. Sep 21

    From Isolation to Connection: Why Men Need Brotherhood and Reset

    Send us Fan Mail Too many men try to muscle through life entirely on their own—relying on their own strength, career status, or self-reliance—only to find themselves burned out, emotionally disconnected from their families, and stuck in the exact same exhausting routines. In Episode 33 of the Kingdom Chaos Podcast, Troy unpacks why modern men so often fall into the trap of isolation, and why breaking free requires more than just working harder or pushing through the noise. Diving deep into what it truly means to step up as spiritual leaders, Troy explores the staggering spiritual impact a husband and father's faith has on an entire household. This episode tackles the danger of the "I got this" mentality, why every recurring conflict or struggle in life is usually just a symptom of a deeper heart issue, and why physical and mental distance from everyday distractions is essential for a true spiritual reset. Whether you feel stuck in a plateau, overwhelmed by responsibilities, or isolated in your walk, this conversation offers a roadmap toward authentic brotherhood, daily surrender, and renewed strength in Christ. What’s in this episode The Staggering Impact of Spiritual Leadership: Examining the profound influence a husband or father’s faith has on transforming an entire household.Breaking the Cycle of Being "Stuck": Why doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results leads to spiritual insanity, and how to find a real reset.The Power of Getting Away: Why stepping away from phones, schedules, and daily noise into a physical distance with other men is essential for breaking plateaus.The Danger of "I Got This": Learning why self-reliance is a trap and how looking at everyday problems as symptoms of deeper heart issues leads to true healing in Christ.Reflection questions Are you trying to muscle through your current life season entirely on your own strength, or have you allowed God and trusted brothers in?When life gets heavy or routine-driven, what "noise" do you use to fill empty moments instead of turning to quiet time and prayer?What is one area in your life or family where you are currently feeling "stuck," and what pattern do you need to break to reset?Key Scriptures "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love."1 Corinthians 16:13-14“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word,”Ephesians 5:25-26“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.”Romans 8:11 Quote from the episode "Every problem in life is a symptom. The problem is a heart issue. And the way we get our heart right is we seek Jesus, ask him in, repent from our sins, and move in that direction." — Troy Poimboeuf KEY TAKEAWAY Real strength as a man isn't about muscling through life with an "I got this" mentality; it is found in total surrender to Christ, daily preparation in the Word, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with a community of godly brothers who can keep you anchored. Support the show

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Kingdom Chaos is a Christian podcast hosted by Troy and Amy, a husband and wife married for nearly 30 years, sharing honest conversations about faith, marriage, family, personal growth, and following Jesus in the middle of life's chaos. Through real stories, biblical truth, and powerful testimonies, we explore what it looks like to trust God through struggles such as anxiety, depression, broken relationships, addiction, forgiveness, parenting challenges, financial stress, health battles, and spiritual growth. Whether you're a lifelong believer, new to faith, or simply searching for hope, Kingdom Chaos offers practical encouragement and authentic conversations that point people to Jesus—not perfection. Because faith isn't lived in the absence of chaos. It's lived in the middle of it. Real People. Real Struggles. Real Grace. "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony..." Revelation 12:11

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  • Creator
    Troy & Amy Poimboeuf
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Kingdom Chaos
  • Show Website
    Kingdom Chaos

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