All Things Possible With Bethany Hamilton

What if the best parts of your life are already right in front of you… But you’re too distracted to see them?
In this deeply moving and honest episode, Bethany and Adam sit down with Kate Merrick, author, speaker, surfer, mom, and co-owner of Channel Islands Surfboards, for a conversation about slowing down, living intentionally, and refusing to miss the moments that matter. Kate opens up about the painful loss of her daughter, Daisy, to cancer, the sacred season their family spent unplugged in Israel, and how God taught her to "look up" and embrace the beauty in front of her.
From Sabbath rhythms to flipping the script on social media, this is a timely conversation about presence, motherhood, grief, and fighting back against the noise of our culture.
 
Guest Bio:
Kate Merrick is a writer, speaker, mother, and co-founder of the Reality Family of Churches. After losing her daughter, Daisy, to cancer, Kate stepped away from social media and reoriented her life around faith, family, and presence. She is the author of And Still She Laughs and Here, Now—two powerful books on joy through suffering and finding God in the present moment. Alongside her husband Britt, Kate now helps run their family’s business, Channel Islands Surfboards, and finds joy in gardening, homemaking, hiking, surfing, and living slow in coastal California.
 
Resources:
Website: https://kmerrick.com/
And Still She Laughs + Here, Now by Kate Merrick: https://kmerrick.com/books
Psalm 90:15
John 16:33
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Adam and Bethany are diving deeper with Pastor and author Lukas Kjolhaug to talk about his book Sinner Saint. This conversation dives into the tension every believer feels, the pull between our sin nature and our identity in Christ.
Together they explore Romans 7, confession, the beauty of dependence on God rather than independence, and why being honest about our sin only magnifies the power of our Savior. Luke shares stories from pastoral life, insight from his book, and even a Frog and Toad cookie story that surprisingly captures the gospel.
 
Guest Bio:
Lukas Kjolhaug is the pastor of Elim Lutheran Church in Osakis, Minnesota, and author of Sinner Saint. Before entering pastoral ministry, Lukas worked as an engineer before sensing God’s call to preach the gospel. He has served congregations in both Minnesota and New Jersey and speaks at conferences, including the 1517 Conference. Through his preaching, writing, and online project Foxhole Theology, Lukas is passionate about bringing clarity to the gospel and helping Christians rest in the finished work of Christ.
 
Resources: 
Sinner Saint by Lukas Kjolhaug: https://shop.1517.org/collections/paperback/products/9781964419152-sinner-saint
Romans 7:15–25
Galatians 5 (flesh and spirit)
Matthew 5–7 (Sermon on the Mount)
Lukas’ online project: Foxhole Theology:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWHQ7-P4RwG4q5Td0qW5ymg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foxholetheology/
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What if dating wasn’t a game, but a path to building the family legacy you dream of?
In this episode of All Things Possible, Bethany and Adam sit down with Curt Storring, husband, father of four, and co-founder of the Unplugged Dating Network, for a raw and redemptive conversation on dating in 2025, restoring purpose in relationships, and why God’s design for marriage still matters.
Curt opens up about his personal journey from a rocky start in fatherhood and marriage to finding lasting transformation through Christ. They talk honestly about hookup culture, the flaws of swipe-based dating, and why strong families don’t happen by accident; they’re built on truth, sacrifice, and a vision rooted in eternity.
If you’re single and wondering where all the godly men and women are… or you’re a parent praying for your child’s future marriage… this episode will meet you right where you are.
 
Guest Bio:
Curt Storring is a devoted husband, father of four, and co-founder of the Unplugged Dating Network—a community-driven platform designed to connect people pursuing traditional values and lifelong marriage. Based in Canada, Curt is also the founder of Proclaim Podcasting and a former leader in men's self-development circles. After years of personal struggle and searching, Curt encountered Christ in a powerful way and now lives to encourage others toward godly family, fatherhood, and purpose-driven living.
 
Resources: ​​
The Unplugged Dating Network: https://theunpluggednetwork.com
Scripture reference: Psalm 37:25 – “I have been young and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread.”
Proclaim Podcasting: https://proclaimpodcasting.com
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Bethany and Adam welcome back Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, for another eye-opening conversation—this time diving into the growing anxiety and stress affecting today’s families, especially teenage girls.
Chris brings insights from leading researchers, whistleblower testimony, and his years of experience helping families navigate the digital world. Together, they unpack why social media hits young girls so hard, how it’s rewiring their brains, and what we can do to lead our homes with confidence and courage.
 
They talk about:
Why are teen girls more vulnerable to social media than boys
The “hockey stick” rise in self-harm and anxiety since 2012
How apps mimic connection but leave girls feeling empty
What brain scans are revealing about screen time and emotional health
How to delay social media use without guilt
Why real, in-person friendships are more powerful than any app
What it looks like to raise kids on the truth of God’s Word—not on comparison culture
Bethany shares her own journey with social media, and Adam brings in a much-needed reminder: parents are the pilots of the home. You can make hard decisions. You can protect your kids. This episode is packed with hope, truth, and practical tools to help your family thrive in a tech-heavy world.
 
Guest Bio:
Chris McKenna: Founder, Protect Young Eyes, and President of The Better Tech Project non-profit. Chris is a respected digital safety voice, creating valuable and practical resources for families and schools. His impactful 2019 testimony before the US Senate initiated a series of hearings to further online child protection policy. Years of gritty effort earned PYE the 2020 Dignity Defense Award from the National Center on Sexual Exploitation and the 2024 Child Safety Award from The Phase Alliance. Recent state-level legislation co-authored by Chris - the Child Device Protection Bill - passed in Utah and moved through multiple chambers in six other states. It will force devices to enable existing content filters when activated by a minor. He is a technical advisor to Angel Kids AI and works closely with digital safety advocates and legislators to craft policies that reign in abusive technologies. As a representative of the Human Change Movement, Chris spoke at the 2024 and 2025 World Economic Forum.
Under his guidance, the Protect Young Eyes team conducts presentations worldwide to parents, professionals, and schools, and gained recognition by being featured in the Childhood 2.0 movie. Their website, courses, and private parent community show caregivers step-by-step how to prepare and protect their children in digital spaces. Chris cherishes family, including road trips with his four children, connecting with nature, running, romping with his pups, and almost anything sweet.
 
Resources: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protectyoungeyes/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mckenna-75962211/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/protectyoungeyes
Website: https://protectyoungeyes.com/
Do these 3 things to get started: https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/start-here 
Learning: 5 Habits of a Tech-Ready Home on-demand course for parents. https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/course
Community: The Table https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/the-table
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Dr. Jim Winston (clinical psychologist on adolescent addiction)
Dr. Mitch Prinstein (Chief Science Officer, APA)
ScreenStrong – Research-backed support for tech-free kids
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This is one of those conversations every parent needs to hear.
Bethany and Adam sit down with Chris McKenna, the founder of Protect Young Eyes, to talk about one of the most important and heartbreaking challenges families face today—children being exposed to explicit content at younger and younger ages. Chris shares his own powerful story of early exposure, the years of secret struggle that followed, and how God brought healing and redemption into his marriage.
Together, they unpack how modern technology has made explicit content more accessible than ever—even on school-issued devices—and why this matters for every home, not just those facing an obvious crisis.
Chris walks through a five-layer “digital safety pyramid” that helps parents take practical steps: from building trust and healthy conversations, to setting boundaries on devices, locations, and apps—all grounded in a foundation of faith, connection, and grace.
If you’re raising children in the digital age and wondering how to protect their hearts and minds—without losing yours—this episode is for you.
 
Guest Bio:
Chris McKenna: Founder, Protect Young Eyes, and President of The Better Tech Project non-profit. Chris is a respected digital safety voice, creating valuable and practical resources for families and schools. His impactful 2019 testimony before the US Senate initiated a series of hearings to further online child protection policy. Years of gritty effort earned PYE the 2020 Dignity Defense Award from the National Center on Sexual Exploitation and the 2024 Child Safety Award from The Phase Alliance. Recent state-level legislation co-authored by Chris - the Child Device Protection Bill - passed in Utah and moved through multiple chambers in six other states. It will force devices to enable existing content filters when activated by a minor. He is a technical advisor to Angel Kids AI and works closely with digital safety advocates and legislators to craft policies that reign in abusive technologies. As a representative of the Human Change Movement, Chris spoke at the 2024 and 2025 World Economic Forum.
Under his guidance, the Protect Young Eyes team conducts presentations worldwide to parents, professionals, and schools, and gained recognition by being featured in the Childhood 2.0 movie. Their website, courses, and private parent community show caregivers step-by-step how to prepare and protect their children in digital spaces. Chris cherishes family, including road trips with his four children, connecting with nature, running, romping with his pups, and almost anything sweet.
 
Resources: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protectyoungeyes/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mckenna-75962211/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/protectyoungeyes
Website: https://protectyoungeyes.com/
https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/start-here Do these 3 things to get started.
Learning: 5 Habits of a Tech-Ready Home on-demand course for parents. https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/course
Community: The Table https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/the-table
Psalm 119:37: "Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways."
Romans 7:19: “For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.”
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In this Q&A episode of the Diving Deeper series, Bethany and Adam sit down with their pastor and trusted friend, Pastor William Pierce, to answer real listener questions about faith, doubt, Scripture, suffering, and walking with Jesus in today’s culture.
What does it mean to truly walk with Christ as a teenager? Do you have to believe everything in the Bible to be a Christian? What’s the purpose behind suffering, and can we still trust God when it feels like there's no light at the end of the tunnel?
From the beauty of Ephesians 2 to the hard questions about creation, sexuality, and cultural compromise, this episode tackles faith’s toughest challenges with deep compassion and unwavering biblical truth.
If you’ve ever wondered where to start in your Bible reading, how to help someone who’s hurting, or how to stay rooted in truth when the world feels shaky, this conversation is for you.
 
Resources:
Bible Reading Recommendations:
Mark
Ephesians
Matthew
Proverbs
Scripture References:
Ephesians 2:1–10
Genesis (Creation account)
Psalms (praying Scripture)
Job (the purpose of suffering)
Matthew 5 (Sermon on the Mount)
James 4:4 (“Friendship with the world is enmity with God”)
John 3:16
Colossians 1:15 (Christ as the image of the invisible God)
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Guest Bio:
Pastor William Pierce is a seasoned preacher, husband, and friend to the Dirks family. With a heart for discipleship and biblical truth, he leads with humility and a strong foundation in God’s Word. As the family pastor at Bethany and Adam’s local church, he’s known for making deep theological truths accessible and applicable, especially to young believers hungry for truth in a noisy world. Whether he’s unpacking Ephesians or sitting with someone in their suffering, Pastor William points people to the goodness of Christ and the sufficiency of Scripture.
 
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Can food really heal your body and your family?
In this episode of All Things Possible, Bethany and Adam sit down with Fallon Lee, a holistic health advocate, writer, and mama of three, to unpack her powerful story of healing—both physical and spiritual. Fallon vulnerably shares how her health began unraveling in early adulthood and escalated after becoming a mother. But when her infant son began experiencing severe eczema, anaphylactic allergies, and respiratory issues, Fallon went from surviving to seeking.
What followed was a deep dive into ancestral nutrition, food freedom, and holistic wellness that not only brought her Hashimoto’s into remission but helped her son heal in ways doctors said weren’t possible.
 
Guest Bio:
Fallon Lee is a holistic health writer, wife, and homeschooling mom of three boys. Her passion for real food, natural healing, and home-centered living was sparked by her son’s extreme health challenges and her own autoimmune journey. Now in remission from Hashimoto’s and walking in food freedom, Fallon shares resources and encouragement for other families through her online platform, where she’s known for sneaking nourishing ingredients into meals that even husbands love. Her heart is to empower women to create peaceful, healing homes—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
 
Resources: 
Resources, recipes, and Fallon's blog: https://fallonstable.com
Check out the Environmental Working Group for safer home swaps: https://ewg.org
Website: https://fallonstable.com/
Instagram: @fallonstable
Fallon’s Story: https://fallonstable.com/my-story
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Bethany and Adam sit down with longtime friend and disciple-maker Dean Plumlee. Dean spent over 25 years in surf ministry before God led him into a whole new chapter—mentoring pastors, parents, and leaders through Sonlife, a ministry grounded in the life and method of Jesus.
Dean unpacks how discipleship starts in the home, how he’s raised his three kids to know and love Jesus, and what it means to be a man who leads with courage, rejects passivity, and embraces responsibility. From hiking the Appalachian Trail with his sons to navigating tech boundaries and awkward conversations with honesty and grace, this episode is packed with wisdom, real stories, and encouragement for parents and spouses.
 
Guest Bio:
Dean Plumlee is a longtime disciple-maker, ministry coach, and former leader with Christian Surfers. After decades of reaching surfers for Christ, Dean now serves with Sonlife, training and mentoring pastors and ministry leaders through the life and method of Jesus. He’s also a devoted husband and father of three, passionate about intentional parenting, biblical manhood, and building Christ-centered marriages. Whether he's hiking mountains or navigating family discipleship, Dean leads with humility, honesty, and a deep love for Jesus.
 
Resources:
Sonlife: https://www.sonlife.com/
"Good Pictures, Bad Pictures" (Kids’ guide to porn prevention)
The book of Proverbs (31 chapters—read one a day!)
Appalachian Trail / Blood Mountain story
Keith Green quote: “If you want to love with me, love with me then…”
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In this Diving Deeper episode, Bethany and Adam sit down with Pastor John Bombaro for a rich and deep conversation about the physical and spiritual intimacy we’re invited into through Christ.
They talk about how Jesus doesn’t just love us from a distance, He actually enters into our lives in real, tangible ways. From Holy Communion to baptism to the power of God’s Word, Pastor John unpacks what it means to be united with Christ, not just symbolically, but truly. They walk through John 6, the beauty of the incarnation, and why your body and what you do with it matter deeply to God.
If you’ve ever wrestled with doubts, felt disconnected from your faith, or wondered if Jesus could really meet you where you are, this episode is for you. It’s a fresh reminder that God’s grace isn’t just an idea. It’s real. It’s embodied. And it’s for you.
 
Guest Bio:
Pastor John Bombaro is the senior pastor of St. James Lutheran Church in Lafayette, Indiana, home to Purdue University. Formerly a missionary and church planter in Kauai, Hawaii, Pastor John holds advanced degrees in theology and has taught and served globally. He and his wife, Melinda, have four children and are celebrating 30 years of marriage. Known for his clarity, depth, and pastoral warmth, Pastor John has a passion for helping people experience the gospel not just intellectually but intimately—in heart, soul, and body.
 
Resources:
Scripture References:
John 6 (Bread of Life discourse)
Leviticus 17 (the life is in the blood)
Luke 24 (The Road to Emmaus)
1 Corinthians 11 (The Lord’s Supper)
2 John 7 (The continual coming of Christ in the flesh)
Ephesians 5, Revelation 22, Acts 2, and more
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It all started with a cliff jump, a voicemail, and a Kansas boy on a Hawaiian beach…
In this episode, Bethany Hamilton and Adam Dirks invite listeners into the behind-the-scenes story of how they met, dated, and got married. From a surprise phone call and a cliff jump at Shipwreck Beach, to long-distance Zoom dates and a proposal in a secret Hawaiian garden, this is a story marked by God’s providence, adventure, and intentionality!
Bethany and Adam share candidly about their early fears, funny moments (like Adam’s “kooky” surf sessions), cultural differences, and the joy of building a relationship grounded in faith. Along the way, they reflect on Proverbs 3:5–6 and how trusting God, even when the path ahead seems unclear, led them to each other.
This one’s packed with funny stories, sweet memories, and honest reflections on what it means to build a relationship on God’s foundation. 
 
Mentioned in this episode:
Proverbs 3:5–6 and Proverbs 16:3
Shipwreck Beach (Kauai)
KAA (Kids Across America Camps): https://factsaboutkanakuk.com/
Allerton Garden, Kauai
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