23 episodes

Welcome to This Awesome Life, a collection of stories that point to purpose. I'm Brandon and here's something that I know: I have an awesome life. But, that's not unique because so do you. All we have to do is search our mundane moments and find the awesome hidden within. This podcast is all about sharing the stories that highlight this fact and growing together in a supportive community. Each episode is a conversation featuring an awesome story. I hope these stories make you laugh, find hope through life's struggles, and feel more connected to others. Your life is awesome. Let's celebrate This Awesome Life together.Join the "This Awesome Life" community at thisawesome.life. 

This Awesome Life Brandon Hair

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

Welcome to This Awesome Life, a collection of stories that point to purpose. I'm Brandon and here's something that I know: I have an awesome life. But, that's not unique because so do you. All we have to do is search our mundane moments and find the awesome hidden within. This podcast is all about sharing the stories that highlight this fact and growing together in a supportive community. Each episode is a conversation featuring an awesome story. I hope these stories make you laugh, find hope through life's struggles, and feel more connected to others. Your life is awesome. Let's celebrate This Awesome Life together.Join the "This Awesome Life" community at thisawesome.life. 

    Rediscovering Your Identity (Guest Corinne Noble)

    Rediscovering Your Identity (Guest Corinne Noble)

    Corinne Noble (KidMinCorinne) is a curriculum creator, speaker, author, and children’s pastor. She holds her ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God, and has a passion to impact the world through teaching kids to know Christ. She was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri by a single mom and has felt called to be a Children’s Pastor since she was ten years old. She has been involved with children’s ministry since she was in middle school and the majority of her life decisions have centered around her strong calling towards ministry. Her personal hobbies include cooking, baking, and juggling (no chainsaws… yet). Corinne and Sean met at the University of Valley Forge in 2008. They graduated together and got married in May 2012. Together, they reside in Phoenix, Arizona with their son, Peter, and cat, Truffles. They enjoy hiking, riding roller coasters, and traveling.

    Want to connect with Corinne? Here's how:
    Instagram
    KMC Ministries


    Thanks for listening to the "This Awesome Life" podcast with Brandon Hair.

    "This Awesome Life" is a collection of stories that point to purpose. This podcast will help you dig through your own stories and find the threads of purpose hidden within. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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    Brandon is an author, pastor, and keynote speaker based in Asheville, North Carolina. He's authored several books that aim to help others find their purpose, identify and live their values, and connect more regularly with God and His word.

    • 48 min
    When Your Calling is Outside the Box (Guest April Knight)

    When Your Calling is Outside the Box (Guest April Knight)

    April Knight is a worship artist in Asheville, North Carolina. Her heart is for God and encouraging others to meet Him in a creative ways through both #.scripturedoodle and Well Crafted Retreats. While #scripturedoodle started as a personal avenue for creative worship, it evolved into a global platform where April empowers believers worldwide to pursue God through creative expression in worship.

    April also curates and leads "Well Crafted Retreats," exclusive two-day gatherings tailored for women seeking a fresh encounter with God through creative worship experiences.

    In today's episode, Brandon and April talk about creativity, hearing God's voice, and what it means to embrace a unique or "outside of the box" calling.

    Want to connect with April? Here's how:
    Instagram
    Scripture Doodle
    Well Crafted Retreats 
    Thanks for listening to the "This Awesome Life" podcast with Brandon Hair.

    "This Awesome Life" is a collection of stories that point to purpose. This podcast will help you dig through your own stories and find the threads of purpose hidden within. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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    Brandon is an author, pastor, and keynote speaker based in Asheville, North Carolina. He's authored several books that aim to help others find their purpose, identify and live their values, and connect more regularly with God and His word.

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Theological Problems and Hard Conversations (Guest Brenna Blain)

    Theological Problems and Hard Conversations (Guest Brenna Blain)

    Brenna Blain is a wife, mom, Contemporary Theologian and Author from the Pacific Northwest. While she speaks on many topics, Brenna is most passionate about God’s involvement in our pain and personal struggles including mental illness, same sex attraction and abuse. Her current work is primarily focused in two areas. The first is preaching and speaking; teaching how God responds to some of these heavy, taboo and unsafe areas that so many of us don't just wonder about but have been affected by. The second area is writing. Questions and doubts are the natural outflow of the brokenness we experience in the world. Those who seek wholeness—who are interested in Jesus—won’t walk toward Him if their questions aren’t welcomed and engaged. Because of this resistance to questions, too many believers have done away with church altogether, finding no place to experience the safety of belonging in a culture of exclusion and legalism. Through what Christ has done and the help of the Holy Spirit, Brenna hopes to help change that.

    In this episode, Brandon and Brenna discuss how to navigate a difficult calling, how to love like Jesus, and what to do when we don't have all the answers. 

    Want to connect with Brenna? Here's how:
    Instagram
    On the Web
    Brenna's Other Links


    Thanks for listening to the "This Awesome Life" podcast with Brandon Hair.

    "This Awesome Life" is a collection of stories that point to purpose. This podcast will help you dig through your own stories and find the threads of purpose hidden within. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    If you love the "This Awesome Life" podcast, please leave us a review.

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    Brandon is an author, pastor, and keynote speaker based in Asheville, North Carolina. He's authored several books that aim to help others find their purpose, identify and live their values, and connect more regularly with God and His word.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    When Your Rhythms Get Interrupted (Season 2 Premiere)

    When Your Rhythms Get Interrupted (Season 2 Premiere)

    Welcome back! It's time for Season Two of the "This Awesome Life Podcast!" Get ready to dive in with an amazing episode all about the challenge of maintaining our spiritual connection in the face of life's twists, turns, and interruptions.

    As creatures of habit, we've all felt the jolt when our routines are thrown off course. Yet, when these disruptions threaten to shake the very foundation of our relationship with the Lord, it's critical we find our way back to His presence. Our connection to God isn't just a comfort—it's the cornerstone of our purpose and identity.
    Join us as we discuss how to navigate the tumultuous waters of life while remaining firmly anchored to our faith. In a world of chaos and turmoil, let's uncover the secrets to staying tethered to the source of true meaning and fulfillment. Season 2 of This Awesome Life starts now!

    Brandon Hair is an author, pastor, and keynote speaker based in Asheville, North Carolina. He's authored several books that aim to help others find their purpose, identify and live their values, and connect more regularly with God and His word.

    To get connected with Brandon, visit brandonhair.me.
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    Thanks for listening to the "This Awesome Life" podcast with Brandon Hair.

    "This Awesome Life" is a collection of stories that point to purpose. This podcast will help you dig through your own stories and find the threads of purpose hidden within. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    If you love the "This Awesome Life" podcast, please leave us a review.

    Other ways to connect with Brandon and the "This Awesome Life" community.

    To get connected with Brandon, visit brandonhair.me.
    Interested in booking Brandon to speak? Click Here!
    Check out Brandon's books and other resources.
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    Find the This Awesome Life blog at thisawesome.life.

    Brandon is an author, pastor, and keynote speaker based in Asheville, North Carolina. He's authored several books that aim to help others find their purpose, identify and live their values, and connect more regularly with God and His word.

    • 28 min
    Hope and Honeybees (Guest Michael J. Chanley)

    Hope and Honeybees (Guest Michael J. Chanley)

    Michael J. Chanley is a pastor, author, and local beekeeper. With the help of his family, he manages a small hobby farm in the gentle rolling hills of southern Indiana. There, he tries his best to learn from the bees, even the mean ones. After serving with honor in the Marine Corps, Michael pursued a career in ministry. His passion for people led him to earn degrees in history and sociology. He received his Master’s from Lincoln Christian Seminary, where he studied ministry, spiritual formation, and leadership. Chanley’s books are often listed on “hot new release” and “best seller” lists.

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    Want to connect with Michael? Here's how:
    https://linktr.ee/michaeljchanley
    Web: https://michaeljchanley.com/
    Sweet Merch

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    Get the free preview of chapter one at magicinthemug.com!
    Thanks for listening to the "This Awesome Life" podcast with Brandon Hair.

    "This Awesome Life" is a collection of stories that point to purpose. This podcast will help you dig through your own stories and find the threads of purpose hidden within. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    If you love the "This Awesome Life" podcast, please leave us a review.

    Other ways to connect with Brandon and the "This Awesome Life" community.

    To get connected with Brandon, visit brandonhair.me.
    Interested in booking Brandon to speak? Click Here!
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    Brandon is an author, pastor, and keynote speaker based in Asheville, North Carolina. He's authored several books that aim to help others find their purpose, identify and live their values, and connect more regularly with God and His word.

    • 37 min
    Purpose and Grief (Guest Christa Gagnon)

    Purpose and Grief (Guest Christa Gagnon)

    Christa Gagnon is a woman who wears many hats.  Being blessed with a daughter with a terminal illness has shaped the trajectory of her career and passions.  Her daughter is her world and she is on a mission to bring awareness and find a cure. She is an advocate and knows the importance of her voice.  She has been an entrepreneur and business owner for the past 20 years and just recently stepped into the nonprofit space as a brand manager.  It is Christa's goal to create community and bring people together.  She shares her experience with the pain and grief that comes with being a caregiver to help others know they are not alone.  She is excited that she has reached the portion of her life where she is able to give back and help others.

    Want to connect with Christa and her amazing family? Here's how:
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goingwiththegagnons
    Insta: https://www.instagram.com/goingwiththegagnons
    Web: https://goingwiththegagnons.com/



    Did you know you can also find purpose in a SINGLE CUP OF COFFEE!
    Check out Brandon's book, "Magic in the Mug," Available now on Amazon!
    Buy the Book on Amazon
    Get the free preview of chapter one at magicinthemug.com!


    Thanks for listening to the "This Awesome Life" podcast with Brandon Hair.

    "This Awesome Life" is a collection of stories that point to purpose. This podcast will help you dig through your own stories and find the threads of purpose hidden within. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    If you love the "This Awesome Life" podcast, please leave us a review.

    Other ways to connect with Brandon and the "This Awesome Life" community.

    To get connected with Brandon, visit brandonhair.me.
    Interested in booking Brandon to speak? Click Here!
    Check out Brandon's books and other resources.
    Follow Brandon on Social Media. Instagram Facebook
    Sign up for the "This Awesome Life" Newsletter!
    Find the This Awesome Life blog at thisawesome.life.

    Brandon is an author, pastor, and keynote speaker based in Asheville, North Carolina. He's authored several books that aim to help others find their purpose, identify and live their values, and connect more regularly with God and His word.

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

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6 Ratings

6 Ratings

Brandon LH ,

Our stories are so powerful!

The stories we live are so formative to who we are. This podcast does a great job of looking at those stories and finding the meaning within them.

Craiglee4 ,

Awesome

Brandon Hair is vulnerable about the things that concern us as a people of faith. Whether it’s our struggles, our joys, our mountain tops or valleys, he gets his guests and himself to share their stories to encourage us as we walk this life together. He shows us that we matter, our stories matter because Christ is using His children to be salt and light.

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