Halfway There Creators & Guests

Jesus follower, husband, father, podcaster, question asker.

Shane Blackshear is a Jesus follower, speaker and host of Seminary Dropout.

Caesar Kalinowski is a spiritual entrepreneur and an avid storyteller.He loves to help those with a high commitment to intentional living in the areas of their family, faith and discipleship acquire the leadership skills and tools necessary to succeed and leave a lasting legacy.Caesar is the author of the popular book, The Gospel Primer.

Michelle Rayburn is a speaker and freelance writer who loves to help people discover ways to find joy in the midst of the trashy stuff of life. She enjoys transforming flea market finds into treasures for her home, and also loves how life’s difficulties can turn out to be opportunities learn and grow. She has been writing and speaking for 19 years, and she is the author of 3 books, including "The Repurposed and Upcycled Life." She has published articles in places such as Focus on the Family, Christian Communicator, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Today’s Christian Living and more. She has also written for ChristianBibleStudies.com.Michelle has her MA in ministry leadership with a counseling emphasis from Crown College. She has been married to her husband, Phil for 30 years and they have two adult sons and two daughters-in-love.

Dan Lindsay is a documentary filmmaker. He is the co-director, producer, and editor.

Redefining Success in Leadership, Business & Ministry | Performance Coach helping Executive Teams and Entrepreneurial Leaders maximize their potential.

Dr. Markus Watson is a Presbyterian pastor. He currently serves as an interim pastor at Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church in Westmorland CA. He is also the Director and Storyteller of Flourish San Diego. He also hosts the podcast "Spiritual Life and Leadership."Watson's first book, "Beyond Thingification: Helping Your Church Engage in God’s Mission." was published in 2020.Watson recieved his B.A. in Communication from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, and his M.Div. in Theological and Ministerial Studies and his D.Div. in Missional Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary.

A former stay-at-home and homeschooling dad, James Early has conducted Bible Studies in Federal prison since 2008. His podcast, The Bible Speaks to You, is an outgrowth of his prison ministry.He helps people learn to pray more effectively and experience the forgiving and healing power of God.

Allen Taylor is an author.

Behind the mic since 1984. In front of a camera as a broadcast journalist in 1986. Found hope and healing through Celebrate Recovery in 2013. I help people navigate change through rapid journaling techniques.

Brandy is a podcaster, blogger, and designer. She lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and neurotic cat near Mt. Hood, Oregon, where she grew up. She believes in second chances and the power of stories.

Jennifer Eikenhorst is an aspiring author, and podcaster.

Corey Nathan is a businessman.

Thomas Umstattd Jr. hosts the Novel Marketing Podcast and the Christian Publishing Show.

There's a time to learn, contemplate and explore. Then there's a time to do something about it.

Dave Ebert has a passion to use his gifts, talents, and passions to make an impact for God's Kingdom and change people's lives. Through improv and comedy, Dave is all about redeeming the time he lost to depression and suicidal thoughts to help people. Dave is married with 3 cats. He is the founder of Gifts for Glory Ministries, which is the umbrella under which his podcast, improv ministry, and PureFest reside. There is another Dave Ebert in comedy...this one is focused on Christian ministry through comedy.

Michelle Shaeffer is the co-founder of Planet Business, founder of the Empath Entrepreneur Academy, an award-winning blogger and podcast host. Michelle has mentored 25,000+ bloggers through blogging challenges and her popular podcast reaches 156 countries around the world. She's also the Business Category editor for Podcast magazine.Through her blog, podcast and social media, she's connected with hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs, guiding them towards creating profitable businesses they're passionate about while making a positive difference in the world.

Chris Staron is a writer, producer, and podcast host. Currently, he is a producer for Christianity Today. He hosts the podcast "Truce."Staron's first book, the novel "Cradle Robber," was published in 2016. He wrote and directed the films "Between the Walls," released in 2006, and "Bringing up Bobby," released in 2009.

Misty is a dreamer and a doer passionate about helping spark your soul message. She encourages people to use their story to give God glory. The Founder of Spark Media, Misty equips Christian Communicators and podcasters through virtual and live events, podcast network, magazine, and a thriving membership community. She is the host of the By His Grace Podcast ranked in the top 1.5 percent of all podcasts. Sought-after inspirational speaker and the author of the award-winning #1 Amazon New Release Bible Study, The Struggle is Real: But so is God, and the Spark Podcast Planner.