Unscripted Faith
JT Mestdagh & Molly Sanborn: Life is an adventure!
What do you get when adventure meets cheese balls? Up next, two guests who prove life is for living-big, bold, and full of joy! JT Mestdagh: author, speaker, and adventure junkie. Diagnosed with VATER Syndrome, he spent 250 days in hospitals and had sixteen major surgeries before turning sixteen. Today, he's summited Mt. Kilimanjaro, raced the Grand Canyon, and tackled Rocky Mountain biking events-showing that no obstacle can stop a determined spirit. And Molly Sanborn, author of Cheese Balls for Jesus, whose joyful mission started with a simple tub of cheese balls for her nephews in an airport. Since then, she's shared them across almost all 50 states, nine countries, and even on Wipe Out!-spreading smiles, laughter, and a little Jesus-inspired fun wherever she goes. Get ready for inspiration... and maybe a little cheese!
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