#65 Jun 08, 26

A Real Encounter with Jesus

A broken woman becomes the first witness to her town, the disciples miss the moment, and Jesus reveals His heart for the harvest. Discover how a real encounter with Christ transforms lives and fuels bold faith.

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Creators and Guests

Host

Dena Davidson

Dena Davidson loves Jesus. She has the best husband in the world. She’s mom to the cutest kids. She loves her big family more than anything. She has her dream job. She loves learning, reading, the British flag, philosophy, and running charades. She can’t multitask. Her favorite TV show is The West Wing. Her husband takes her on adventures. Officially, she is the Discipleship Director of Thrive College at Bayside Church. Unofficially, her office is a place of laughter, crying, and the peculiar mess of making disciples.

Guest

Wesley Towne

Wesley lives in Davis, CA with his wife and chihuahua Lucy. He has planted two churches, both in university cities, and is thankful for the opportunity to pastor and invest in the next generation. Wesley is also the founder of Better Days, an organization seeking to bring hope, awareness, and education to all things mental health + suffering. Better Days helps people, churches and leaders understand the intersection between mental health + suffering, and following Jesus. In his downtime he writes and podcasts on mental health, runs, reads, and enjoys plant-based eating. Most importantly, Wesley is a follower of Jesus, loves people, and feels like God put him on earth to encourage and share hope.