Pruned with Ryan Shieh

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God is always in the business of making us more like Him. It’s easy to look at life as a series of random happenings and circumstances, but what if God is using each and every moment to shape who we become? Listen in each week as author and speaker Ryan Shieh dives into how God is constantly forming and transforming us into all He has created us to be. Because in the end, you will never grow… unless you are being pruned.

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Episode 21: How To Get Past Your Past (feat. Jason VanRuler)

It is impossible to live in freedom today still dwelling on the brokenness of yesterday. If we stay in bondage to our past sins and mistakes, we will never become the person God has created us to be. How do we grow to get past our past, and what are some practical steps we can take to walk in newness of life? In this week's powerful episode, listen in to Ryan's conversation with Jason VanRuler, who explains through practical steps and principles that victory is possible today! Jason VanRuler is a highly sought-after licensed therapist, speaker, and coach that specializes in relationships, addiction, and trauma. He currently resides in South Dakota with his wife and three children, and is the author of Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection. Learn more about Jason here: https://www.jasonvr.com/ Follow Jason on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/?hl=en To follow along the podcast on YouTube, visit https://www.youtube.com/@PrunedTruthNetwork To learn more about Ryan, view his books, or have a contact inquiry, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ryanshieh/abiding?authuser=0 Follow Ryan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ryancshieh/ Follow Ryan on X at https://x.com/ryancshieh To learn more about the Truth Network, visit www.truthnetwork.com

31 min
JAN 15

Episode 20: How Do I Know I'm Saved?

There is a common phrase floating around society today that says, "all roads lead to heaven." Looking at the statistics, most people would agree there is a "God" and some would even say they are "Christians" - but how do you know? How do you know for sure that you are going to heaven? Is it possible to be absolutely certain about your salvation? In this week's episode, Ryan explains how to be sure that you are going to heaven. To follow along the podcast on YouTube, visit https://www.youtube.com/@PrunedTruthNetwork To learn more about Ryan, view his books, or have a contact inquiry, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ryanshieh/abiding?authuser=0 Follow Ryan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ryancshieh/ Follow Ryan on X at https://x.com/ryancshieh To learn more about the Truth Network, visit www.truthnetwork.com

37 min
JAN 8

Episode 19: How to Live a Loving Life (feat. John Kennedy Vaughan)

We live in a world today that has distorted and perverted the idea of "love." Society would tell us to "accept everyone as they are," but is that truly loving? What is God's way of love, and how can we love others in a way that Jesus loves us? In this episode, Ryan is joined by John Kennedy Vaughan, who details how to successfully and faithfully live a loving life. John Kennedy Vaughan is a former world-class athlete and the current founder of Shields of Strength, the largest Christian-fitness jewelry organization in the world. Kenny is a nationally recognized voice in practical Christian living, being featured in a number of interviews with national media, as well as the author of numerous books such as “The Right Fight: How to Live a Loving Life.” To learn more about Kenny, follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/johnkennedyvaughan/?hl=en Shop Shields of Strength at https://www.shieldsofstrength.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA34S7BhAtEiwACZzv4WacoN-MS5FQx8Ru20tqN06oM0okV2-bLx0gcm2ENoHdnCmmJu6YcRoCebwQAvD_BwE To follow along the podcast on YouTube, visit https://www.youtube.com/@PrunedTruthNetwork To learn more about Ryan, view his books, or have a contact inquiry, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ryanshieh/abiding?authuser=0 Follow Ryan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ryancshieh/ Follow Ryan on X at https://x.com/ryancshieh To learn more about the Truth Network, visit www.truthnetwork.com

39 min
JAN 1

Episode 18: New Year, New Me

As the New Year rolls around, most of us are looking forward and making resolutions to start implementing into our lives. Everyone uses January 1 to be the first day of their "new self," but ironically most people quit their resolutions after only a few weeks. How do we see change that lasts, and what should we aim for when truly desiring to see transformation in our lives? In this week's episode, Ryan lays out a plan for how to effectively see change this year. To follow along the podcast on YouTube, visit https://www.youtube.com/@PrunedTruthNetwork To learn more about Ryan, view his books, or have a contact inquiry, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ryanshieh/abiding?authuser=0 Follow Ryan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ryancshieh/ Follow Ryan on X at https://x.com/ryancshieh To learn more about the Truth Network, visit www.truthnetwork.com

30 min
12/25/2024

Episode 17: Reason(s) for the Season

On behalf of Ryan and everyone here at the Truth Network, Merry Christmas! It's easy to get caught up in the rush and the excitement of the holidays, but sometimes what we truly need is a time of reflection to look towards the real reason for the season. In this week's episode, Ryan details a couple of perspectives about the Christmas story and explains how we can apply them to our lives today. To follow along the podcast on YouTube, visit https://www.youtube.com/@PrunedTruthNetwork To learn more about Ryan, view his books, or have a contact inquiry, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ryanshieh/abiding?authuser=0 Follow Ryan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ryancshieh/ Follow Ryan on X at https://x.com/ryancshieh To learn more about the Truth Network, visit www.truthnetwork.com

33 min
12/18/2024

Episode 16: What Does It Mean to Abide?

Many of us have heard of John 15:4 where Jesus says, "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me." We may know of the verse, but what does it mean? What does abiding look like in today's world and how can we do it well? In this episode, Ryan answers all these questions and explains how we all can successfully abide in Christ. To follow along the podcast on YouTube, visit https://www.youtube.com/@PrunedTruthNetwork To learn more about Ryan, view his books, or have a contact inquiry, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ryanshieh/abiding?authuser=0 Follow Ryan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ryancshieh/ Follow Ryan on X at https://x.com/ryancshieh To learn more about the Truth Network, visit www.truthnetwork.com To purchase Ryan's book, Abiding: Living Life Abundantly, visit https://www.amazon.com/Abiding-Living-Abundantly-Ryan-Shieh/dp/B0BMF5L68Z

29 min
12/11/2024

Episode 15: Living an "Even If" Life (feat. Zach Clinton)

No matter who you are, every single day you are faced with a challenge of perspective. Most of us tend to look at life through a lens of "what if," where we make decisions influenced by fear, uncertainty, and doubt. However, there is another perspective we can take - one that stands tall and says, "even if." In this episode, Ryan sits down with Zach Clinton, who details how an "even if" faith propels you to live a life full of courage, purpose, and perseverance. Zach Clinton is the Vice President of the AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors), the host of the Built Different Podcast, and the host of the Ignite Men's Impact Weekend. Zach also is a former Division 1 baseball player, as well as currently working as a licensed resident counselor. Zach is recognized as a growing voice towards today's generation and specializes in performance, motivational psychology, and mental health. To learn more about Zach and all he is doing, visit https://zachclinton.com/ Follow Zach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zach_clinton6/?hl=en To follow along the podcast on YouTube, visit https://www.youtube.com/@PrunedTruthNetwork To learn more about Ryan, view his books, or have a contact inquiry, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ryanshieh/abiding?authuser=0 Follow Ryan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ryancshieh/ Follow Ryan on X at https://x.com/ryancshieh To learn more about the Truth Network, visit www.truthnetwork.com

35 min
12/04/2024

Episode 14: Forgive and Forget?

One of the hardest things to do in this life is to forgive others when they have hurt or turned their back on us. Most of us would admit we are reluctant towards forgiving others and restoring relationships, so how do we practically grow a heart that longs for reconciliation? How do we forgive in a way that Jesus has forgiven us? In this episode, Ryan offers multiple perspectives on why we should forgive and how we can forgive with a pure heart. To follow along the podcast on YouTube, visit https://www.youtube.com/@PrunedTruthNetwork To learn more about Ryan, view his books, or have a contact inquiry, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ryanshieh/abiding?authuser=0 Follow Ryan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ryancshieh/ Follow Ryan on X at https://x.com/ryancshieh To learn more about the Truth Network, visit www.truthnetwork.com

36 min

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14 Ratings

Truly encouraging and inspirational

09/07/2024

shiehboy

So excited for Ry and so thankful for how God is speaking and working through him. I continue to be overwhelmed by God’s work and His blessings, and more than thankful that He placed Ry in my life.
PRUNED

09/06/2024

syncofat

This down to earth conversation really grabs you and holds your attention. Ryan has a knack for introducing a subject in a way that is both riveting and applies to real life. A young man deeply dedicated to his faith, yearning to share his knowledge and insights with people of all ages and stages of life!
Genuine affection for the Lord.

09/06/2024

Drshieh

Knowing Ryan Shieh my whole life, I can assure you of this: he has a true, authentic love for the Lord our God. Ryan has always been the one to talk to the stranger, care for the vulnerable, and present the Gospel to everyone. However, this is not simply because of his love for people, it’s because of his love for God. It is Ryan’s love for God that results in his love for people. Another outstanding quality of Ryan is his devotion to becoming “all things to all men, that [he] might by all means save some. Now this [he does] for the gospel’s sake…” (1 Corinthians 9:22-23). As you will see through hearing his words in this podcast, it is evident that Ryan is extremely gifted at putting aside his own personal preferences and desires for the sake of the gospel. He is willing to disregard his own personal opinions without compromising unchanging Biblical truth in order to effectively present the good news of the Gospel. This all the more shows his heart for serving people as and outflow of his heart for serving God. As a believer in the Lord Jesus, I highly recommend this podcast for Christians of all maturity levels. Whether one is new to the faith or old, the timeless truths of the Gospel will be presented in these 30 minute episodes with Ryan. For the new believer, it is informing him of the work of the cross and the work of the Spirit in his life. For the old, it is reminding the believer of what Christ has done in order to maintain a fresh desire to serve Him and know Him all the more. Thank you Ryan for your deep love for the Lord. And thank you God for the work you are accomplishing through the hands of an willing servant.
Let's go!

09/05/2024

Baseball36allstar

So good!

God is always in the business of making us more like Him. It’s easy to look at life as a series of random happenings and circumstances, but what if God is using each and every moment to shape who we become? Listen in each week as author and speaker Ryan Shieh dives into how God is constantly forming and transforming us into all He has created us to be. Because in the end, you will never grow… unless you are being pruned.