Tonya Bradford is current President of LifeTalk, a pregnancy resource center in Frisco. Tonya shares her personal story and how her experience motivates her to support women and families in their pregnancy journeys.

LifeTalk is a non-profit pregnancy resource center providing medical support, Christ-centered counseling and education regarding life-affirming choices for over 15 years. They offer free pregnancy tests, sonograms, and often meet material needs (baby clothes, diapers, formula, car seats, etc.). LifeTalk also provides on-going, practical support in many areas including relationships, pregnancy, parenting, sexuality, faith, and marriage among others.

Pastor of Gospel and Outreach Wade Longcrier sits down with Noisy Narratives to discuss the Christmas season and how we can minister to those around us. We talk about difficult family situations and how "leaving the mat out and our mouth closed" is sometimes the best way to handle complicated relationships. Wade brings truth and depth to all our conversations, and we love having him on the pod!

Counselor Kylie Henry sits down with Noisy Narratives to discuss stages of development, how communicating well with our kids impacts their development, and what we can do to improve our responses.

Landon Carpenter is a volunteer in Blue student ministry. He sits down with Noisy Narratives to talk about how he met his wife, what it means to love and partner with a spouse with Cystic Fibrosis, and how he feels God prepared him for their life. Landon's perspective is encouraging and his story is a testament to God's faithfulness. Landon's wife, Angela, shared her story in an earlier season - you can listen here.

PROGRAM NOTE - please pardon the audio issues during the intro. Equipment problems created some challenges - but we will have them fixed for next week. The interview audio is good!

Jeb Matulich with Tumbleweed Texstyles talks to us about what it was like teaching in Frisco for a couple of decades, and the creation of two small businesses that have impacted Frisco.

Chris Hurt made a surprise appearance on Noisy Narratives! We sit down for a conversation about the fun side of social media, why new research shows Gen Z men are heading back to church more than Gen Z women, and some personal growth stories.

Carlos Alamino was born in Cuba in 1985. At an early age, he traveled with his family serving in the organization his parents started in 1991. Carlos and his wife, Yanet, moved to the US in 2014 to start Proclaim Cuba, with the goal of supporting the organization his parents have dedicated their lives to. The ministry or Proclaim Cuba includes a seminary, church planting, pastoring pastors, children’s and youth ministries, women’s ministry, sports evangelism, intercessory prayer, an institute for the arts, and international missions. Carlos' is honest and real about the hardships the people of Cuba face, and how ministry there is more important than ever.

This week we sit down with Jason Gibbs, who opens up about walking through seasons of deep loss—losing several jobs, facing health struggles, and wondering what was next. But in the middle of it all, Jason found something far greater than success or stability: a new purpose rooted in surrendering his life fully to God. His story is one of hope, humility, and how faith can rebuild what feels broken beyond repair.

Tune in for an honest, encouraging conversation about resilience, renewal, and what it really means to trust God with your identity and purpose.