Spiritual Life and Leadership Creators & Guests

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.

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.

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.

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.

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