Sidewalk Conversations

Piet Van Waarde
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"Let the one who thinks he stands, take heed lest he fall..." (1 Corinthians 10:12)  Standing strong and remaining true to your calling is no easy task. No one sets out to crash and burn. In fact, it's actually the opposite, most people want to stand strong, remain effective, and be true to their values all the way through to the end. But, it is really hard to do.  In these interviews, Piet Van Waarde (a 40 year veteran of pastoral ministry) has heart-to-heart conversations with ordinary people about what it takes to stay faithful and effective in the things that matter most.

  1. 10 feb

    Uncertainty Today, Purpose Ahead

    We are announcing a short pause as we step into a new phase, and asking for patience, prayer, and support while key pieces fall into place. Learn how to stay connected, how to give, and why we believe the best version of the show is ahead by following my socials and subscribing to the channel. • reason for the brief pause and transition • commitment to clear updates during the process • request for prayers for wisdom and favor • faith-led approach to timing and decisions • invitation to donate via Patreon, Venmo, or PayPal • reassurance of return with stronger production • gratitude for patience and ongoing support You can either do that through our Patreon page or you can do it directly, even through Venmo and PayPal, because those accounts are set up to fund our foundation Send a text The Van Waarde FoundationSupport for this show comes from the Van Waarde Foundation. You can donate today on Patreon.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

  2. 5 feb

    Parenting Isn’t Hard, It’s “My Son Thinks Teslas Fly” Hard with Jenn Orenstein

    We walk with Jenn through the decade-long journey of parenting a son in prison, the toll it took on her faith and marriage, and the gritty, practical work of preparing for his return home. Honest, tender, and useful, this conversation turns pain into a roadmap for others. • borrowing faith from community during crisis • marriage strain and choosing openness • “get your house in order” as a guiding practice • therapy, forgiveness and preparing a healed home • reentry realities from tech shock to daily autonomy • brothers, lost years and starting from here • writing a practical guide for families • launching Rise and Ascend to walk with others • trust over understanding as a daily choice To learn more about The Rise and Ascend Foundation and the Family Guide to Reintegration email Mike Orenstein at mikeo@riseandascend.org. Send a text Shoreline Church | Austin, TXTheir support helps make this happen. If you're looking for a church, they might be the one for you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

  3. 29 ene

    Hope For The Best, Pack A Plan B with Martin Zavala

    We follow Martin Zavala’s path from sales to film & photography to ministry director through loss, healing, and a bold step into the unknown. The conversation is honest about grief, practical about risk, and hopeful about rebuilding a creative life with purpose. • roots in church music and early film curiosity • mentors, research, and practical skill building • grief as a room you enter and leave • faith tension between hope and uncertainty • quitting safely with timelines and savings • freelancing into steady clients and income • moving from stage to tech and AI partnerships • ministry beyond four walls and sustaining community • full deployment as focused, joyful action • asking for help and building momentum Advance order your copy of the new Pocket Prayer Devotional on Connection for $12. Message me directly on whatever platform you’re seeing this and I’ll make sure a copy gets to you as soon as they arrive Send a text The Van Waarde FoundationSupport for this show comes from the Van Waarde Foundation. You can donate today on Patreon.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

  4. 22 ene

    What If The Tip Of The Spear Is Not What You Think with Rodney Magallan

    A candid journey from migrant fields to SEAL teams and CIA, framed by a simple code: be honest and be fair. We explore how elite performance runs on boring discipline, why family carries the heaviest cost, and how purpose survives after the uniform comes off. • Early life shaped by work, community support, and scarce resources • Enlisting at 17 and discovering the SEAL path • BUD/S attrition, mindset, and the value of preparation • Post‑9/11 CIA work and human stakes of freedom • 7‑Eleven as a symbol of way of life • Family sacrifice, stability, and the decision to come home • Finding purpose after service through writing and mentorship • Elite standards: discipline, accountability, preparation • Personal code built on honesty and fairness • Where to find Tip of the Spear and how to engage Tip of the Spear is available anywhere books are sold online. Visit tipofthespearbook.com for links and more. Send a text Tenfold Counseling | Kansas CitySupporting people in KC, those across the US, and this podcast to be the best they can be.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

  5. 15 ene

    Pivot To Center with Piet

    We share a personal pivot toward executive coaching sparked by a powerful story of success without center and outline a practical path to realignment. We introduce the C4 foundation—character, confidence, creativity, and community—and invite leaders to walk back to center. • why achievement without alignment breeds drift • the Arthur Brooks moment as a mirror for purpose • the move from pastor to executive coach • the C4 foundation: character as anchor • confidence as internal compass • creativity as unique voice, not copy-paste • community as the better flock • coaching as strategic partnership and 30,000-foot view • how future interviews will focus on staying centered • invitation to connect for intensives or ongoing coaching We’re going to put my email address in the notes. If you’d like to have further conversation about what that might look like, whether half day intensive or maybe for a couple of months walking a path together, I’d love to talk to you about that: pietvanwaarde@gmail.com Send a text Support the show

  6. 8 ene

    So You Promoted Me To Eat Pizza? with Amy O'Donnell

    We explore how spiritual growth moves from private devotion to public responsibility as Amy O’Donnell steps from communications director to executive director at Texas Alliance for Life. She shares hard-won lessons on delegation, media pressure, authentic voice, and the rhythms that keep leaders healthy. • shifting from church-centered growth to action in the public square • media training before Dobbs and navigating intense interviews • building thick skin while keeping empathy for people • moving from second chair to first chair leadership • delegating authority, setting accountability, raising morale • Navy SEAL lessons on discipline and honest self-audit • finding a new leadership voice after a founder • using AI as a refining tool, not an origin • non-sectarian bridge-building across faith communities • people as the why: donors, families, mothers, and children • recovery and healing resources after abortion • rhythms of run and rest to prevent burnout Send a text Tenfold Counseling | Kansas CitySupporting people in KC, those across the US, and this podcast to be the best they can be.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

  7. 1 ene

    Stop Calling Habits Fate And Start Owning Your Life

    We trade the annual resolution rush for a slower, braver approach: examining the hidden drivers that shape our choices. Drawing on Jung’s insight about fate, we ask better questions, choose better fuel, and aim for a life that feels true and sustainable. • Jung’s quote on the unconscious and fate  • autopilot habits versus real agency  • why resolutions fail by mid‑February  • spotting fear, approval, and purpose as fuel  • replacing outcomes with identity‑shaping practices  • choosing clarity and courage over hustle Send a text Support the show

  8. 25/12/2025

    Mary Said Yes Faster Than I Reply To Texts

    We reflect on Mary’s immediate yes and what it means to pre-decide obedience before the specifics arrive. We share a simple pocket prayer for the season and invite a posture of trust anchored in discernment and courage. • choosing a Christmas character for focused reflection • Mary’s immediate response and its implications • obedience as a pre-decided posture • discernment versus rash decisions • applying an advance yes to the year ahead • using a pocket prayer to train trust Maybe you want to join me in that as well. Maybe that's your gift to the Lord this year. Your advance, yes. Send a text Support the show

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"Let the one who thinks he stands, take heed lest he fall..." (1 Corinthians 10:12)  Standing strong and remaining true to your calling is no easy task. No one sets out to crash and burn. In fact, it's actually the opposite, most people want to stand strong, remain effective, and be true to their values all the way through to the end. But, it is really hard to do.  In these interviews, Piet Van Waarde (a 40 year veteran of pastoral ministry) has heart-to-heart conversations with ordinary people about what it takes to stay faithful and effective in the things that matter most.

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  • Creador
    Piet Van Waarde
  • Años de actividad
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodios
    81
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