HOPE THROUGH LIFE'S UNEXPECTED CHALLENGES
ONE LIFE FOR ANOTHER
God changed Alan & Inda's life forever. They now exist to change the lives of others around them. They formed this website to share their personal journey and struggles with transparency in hopes of helping others find HOPE in life’s unexpected challenges. They share their faulty thinking and errors with vulnerability so that others will avoid the same pitfalls.
In sharing what God has done in their lives, others will be empowered to experience the same freedom and life that they now enjoy. They believe that God wants to create change in their family, community, city and nation - and they want to be part of bringing that change into fruition. More than anything else, they want you to know that there is a God who brings great life and is worth living for!
In sharing what God has done in their lives, others will be empowered to experience the same freedom and life that they now enjoy. They believe that God wants to create change in their family, community, city and nation - and they want to be part of bringing that change into fruition. More than anything else, they want you to know that there is a God who brings great life and is worth living for!
THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME
THE HEART OF IT ALL
SALVATION: THE WAKE UP CALL OF A LIFETIME
"Your heart is 98% blocked."
At 37 years of age, I thought I had the best of what life had to offer.
But after years of pushing myself to win at all costs, I got the wake-up call of a lifetime.
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At 37 years of age, I thought I had the best of what life had to offer.
But after years of pushing myself to win at all costs, I got the wake-up call of a lifetime.
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HIDDEN BLESSINGS FROM CANCER
BROKENNESS: A DEATH SENTENCE THAT BROUGHT LIFE
"You've got Melanoma."
With those three words, my world changed forever...
It sounded like a death sentence, but God can take anything and make it good.
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With those three words, my world changed forever...
It sounded like a death sentence, but God can take anything and make it good.
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HIDDEN BLESSINGS FROM CHEMO
RESTORATION: PAIN THAT BROUGHT HEALING
"You will spend one year in bed."
When the doctor told me about chemotherapy and its effects,
I learned how to rest and trust, hearing God's voice louder than my circumstance or the voice of man.
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When the doctor told me about chemotherapy and its effects,
I learned how to rest and trust, hearing God's voice louder than my circumstance or the voice of man.
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THE POWER OF A CAREGIVER
POWER: AN ANCHOR IN THE STORM
"Inda, the doctor said I have cancer."
My best friend and husband just dropped a bombshell on me.
I was stunned...but not powerless. God had prepared me for this challenge.
My best friend and husband just dropped a bombshell on me.
I was stunned...but not powerless. God had prepared me for this challenge.
FORGIVENESS: LOVE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
TYLER'S STORY
"I'm moving to get away from you."
With one son desperate to move far away and another failing his college courses,
conflict abounded at our house...
But the Prince of Peace came in and turned us back into a family.
With one son desperate to move far away and another failing his college courses,
conflict abounded at our house...
But the Prince of Peace came in and turned us back into a family.
GRACE: THE POWER TO TURN IT ALL AROUND
DUSTIN'S STORY
"Dad, what is it? I'm busy."
Ties were strained in our family
when I called our son Dustin to tell him I had cancer.
But Love Himself and His grace came into our house
and turned our greatest challenge
into our greatest triumph as a family.
Ties were strained in our family
when I called our son Dustin to tell him I had cancer.
But Love Himself and His grace came into our house
and turned our greatest challenge
into our greatest triumph as a family.
HOPE: WORTHY OF PURPOSE
CANCER AGAIN
"The tests came back positive. You've got cancer again."
Last time, cancer came for me. This time, I was coming for it.
After my recent life lessons, I knew deep down that cancer round 2 would be a knockout.
And I would be the one left standing...
Last time, cancer came for me. This time, I was coming for it.
After my recent life lessons, I knew deep down that cancer round 2 would be a knockout.
And I would be the one left standing...
JOIN THE ADVENTURE
A RADICAL TRANSFORMATION IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST
You were made to live an adventure that happens only when you follow Jesus.
It's time to live your own story.
Find God in any situation, learn how to take risks,
and step into the adventure of your life.
Group study guide with video support, scriptural content & insightful questions.
It's time to live your own story.
Find God in any situation, learn how to take risks,
and step into the adventure of your life.
Group study guide with video support, scriptural content & insightful questions.
THE TRANSFORMATIONAL ADVENTURE FAMILY
When God told Alan & Inda to tell their story, He made a way for them to tell it with excellence. God carefully handpicked a team of communications experts to help share in the storytelling. Like careful archaeologists, each member of the team has helped bring details to life, uncover meaningful moments, and highlight the fullness of what God has done in these lives. Each member of the community is an expert in their trade, has been a vital part of the project and - more than anything - has a heart for seeing God transform lives through creativity.
AL RUBIO
Emmy-award-winning videographer
Al Rubio, resides in Austin, Texas, owns FenceLine productions, and has been in the Digital and Video Production business for more than 40 years. Al has two grown children, Jenny Rubio, 35, who just presented Al his first grandchild, Dash Kahlen Rubio Griffin, she is an advertising executive and works in Austin. Al’s son, Scott Rubio, 31, is Senior Geophysicist at Hunt Oil in Dallas.
Al worked extensively for many of the news broadcast networks and sports programs. As a director of video production units for several state agencies he assisted in getting training and public awareness programs to the public. Al received several awards while working in the video profession, for outstanding camerawork on a sports program, an Emmy in 1999 and again in 2003. Al was honored to run with the Olympic Torch in Salt Lake City opening day for the Winter Olympics 2002. Al has been working with providing Alan and Inda Williams with as much video and documentation help that he could provide. Alan and Al have been in a “Band of Brothers” that has helped both of them strengthen their relationship with God. Al has also been attending and studying materials from John Eldrige’s Ransomed Heart Ministries. Al also has helped sponsor and support trainings for Reinvent Ministries providing powerful opportunities that allow people to effect transformation in their lives. Along with these opportunities, Al directs a group of volunteers at LifeAustin Church, that help with video production of the services and events at the Church. “I have a strong calling to help make this project and information available to all of the people that can be touched by these miracles. Alan is truly a walking miracle of God and I have a responsibility to make people aware of what God can and will do. All of this is done to give God the Glory” Al Rubio |
HOLLEY SNOW
Film & video editing & videography
Holley Snow is a bit of a communications mastermind. There's really nothing she can't do. She is a former reporter and public relations specialist turned marketing director.
Her love for film and passion for telling stories hasn't waned from her days on assignment in the field. Moved by Alan and Inda's story, Holley joined the Transformational Adventure team in March of 2015, serving as a film editor and videographer. |
PAGE VANDIVERBranding, website design & development, graphic design
& marketing strategy Page is a modern-day messenger who is passionate about simple, clean, and Divinely-inspired work. She is the founder & principal of Simply Heaven Design, a marketing company for businesses, nonprofits, and leaders that change the world.
This project represented everything Simply Heaven represents - lifting up visionaries and helping them tell their story to change the world. She often teared up at God's goodness while designing the book covers, website, and working on the various marketing aspects. When she is not working with her clients, her passion is to share Jesus in her city. You can find her leading worship with her husband, cooking up new ways to fund nonprofits, having coffee with friends and dreaming about owning a Great Dane. |
KERI WYATT KENTAuthor, editor & pastor
Keri helps people find God in their story. She’s authored eleven of her own books, and co-written, collaborated or contributed to a dozen others, collaborating with authors like Rick Warren, Bill Hybels, Bill Donahue, Greg Hawkins, and the staff of Prison Fellowship. She’s the founder and president of A Powerful Story, which offers ghostwriting, curriculum production, editing and training. She speaks at events and retreats around the country.
Prior to launching A Powerful Story, Keri served as director of content development for LifeTogether, where she managed a team of writers, videographers, graphic designers and editors to create innovative video-based small group curriculum. Prior to that, she worked for C. Grant & Co. creating content for social media marketing.
She’s a regular contributor to several magazines, websites and blogs, including Christianity Today and its affiliates. She’s a member of Willow Creek Community Church, where she has taught, led groups, and volunteered in a variety of ministries for more than two decades. She currently serves as a Response Pastor at Willow. She and her husband Scot have been married for 25 years, and have two grown children. |
SUE A. ALLEN
Contributing writer, editor and storyteller
Sue A. Allen resides in Austin, Texas along with her husband and four overly active children ranging in age from four to nineteen (the youngest who was adopted from Haiti). She loves encouraging women to “Go live your story for God’s glory—you will certainly enjoy the ride!” For the past 15 years, Sue has enjoyed serving her local church in various capacities, including teaching in women’s ministry, leading adult bible study, and guiding short-term mission trips. Her newly released women’s Bible study, “I Didn’t Want to be That Girl! A Look into the Life of Eve” is now available.
Sue, along with her husband Coby, founded Dell Children’s Medical Global Outreach, which provides much needed medical care and training to underserved populations around the world. She also serves on the board of MyLifeSpeaks, a missions organization located in rural Haiti which is focused on serving the “least of these." To find out more, please visit Sue’s blog at www.sueaallen.com or feel free to stalk her on Twitter, Amazon, Facebook, Tumblr, or your favorite social media site. It is an honor to study God’s Word with you! |
SALLY HANANLife coach, author & speaker
Sally Hanan is an established author, editor, and coach in Austin, TX. As the owner of Inksnatcher, a writing and editing company, her work has been featured in books by recognized Christian figures such as Shawn Bolz, Dr Charles Robinson, and Pastor Sheri Schaefer.
She's known for her wit, humor, and understanding. When she's not writing or helping clients publish their books, you can find her reading, having a proper cup of coffee, giving her opinion, and avoiding housework. Sally lives in Austin with her husband, one of her two grown children, and her little love-filled dog.
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