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ON SOLID GROUND

Welcome to "On Solid Ground," a podcast for Christians seeking to build a life on the cornerstone of Christ. This isn't a show about having all the answers, but rather an honest conversation and exploration of a personal sanctification journey.

Podcast · By Kenny Barnwell + Shannon Thompson · American English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 21, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    Ep. 38: Stop Waiting Until You Have More to Give (opens the original)

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    In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson have an honest conversation about generosity, gratitude, helping people in need, and what it actually looks like to love others as followers of Jesus. The conversation begins with Kenny returning home from tour for a short break and reflecting on how easy it is to take the blessings in our lives for granted. Family, work, opportunities, health, resources, and even the ability to simply be present with another person can become normal if we are

  2. Episode · Sep 18, 2026

    Ep. 37: Stop Hiding From God in Your Shame (opens the original)

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    In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson have an honest conversation about shame, repentance, salvation, grace, and what it means to bring our sin to Jesus instead of hiding from Him. Kenny shares a question that came up in a conversation with his wife about shame, salvation, repentance, and whether someone has to repent perfectly before they are truly saved. That opens the door to a deeper conversation about the woman caught in adultery, Adam and Eve hiding in the garden, the thief

  3. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    Ep. 36: When Life Feels Full, Stop Trying to Fit God In (opens the original)

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    In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson have an honest conversation about pressure, responsibility, grace, faith, and what it means to keep God at the center when life feels full. Kenny records this episode from Lima, Peru, while production managing a major K-pop arena tour. He shares how full his mind has felt with travel, leadership, family, business dreams, crew responsibilities, and the never-ending list of decisions that come with leading a large tour. But instead of only talki

  4. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    Ep. 35: Should Christians Share Good Deeds Publicly? (opens the original)

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    In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson have an honest conversation about public faith, good deeds, social media, mentorship, judgment, and the heart posture behind helping others. Kenny brings up Matthew 6, where Jesus teaches about giving in secret and not practicing righteousness in front of others just to be praised. That leads into a bigger conversation: Is it wrong for Christians to do good publicly? Kenny and Shannon talk through the difference between doing good to be seen a

  5. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    Ep. 34: Death, Heaven, Grief, and the Hope We Have in Christ (opens the original)

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    In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson have an honest conversation about death, grief, heaven, eternal life, and the hope Christians have in Jesus. The conversation begins with Kenny sharing about visiting his dad in Georgia while his father is on hospice and nearing the end of his life. From there, Kenny and Shannon talk about one of the heaviest but most important topics in the Christian faith: What happens when this life ends? Kenny shares the peace he has knowing his dad is a b

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