Davey and Kristi Blackburn are living a beautiful story of redemption and healing, forgiveness and hope. What the enemy meant to serve as roadblocks in each of their lives, God has shifted into opportunity — opportunity to serve, to love, to learn, to grow, and to impact others for eternity. 

The interwoven story of the current Blackburn family dates back to several years ago… Tragedy struck Davey in an unimaginable way when Davey lost his pregnant wife of seven years, Amanda, during a home invasion. Amanda was shot three times in their home on November 10th, 2015, passing away in the hospital just 24 hours later. There one year old son was also home during the burglary. After Amanda’s passing, an urgency kindled inside Davey’s heart to intercept kids and teenagers in the inner-city Indianapolis area before they might step into a life of crime and drug-related activity. This passion was a springboard for Davey’s praying and dreaming big as he processed the pain and hurt that stemmed from Amanda’s death. In his now released book, Nothing is Wasted, you will hear details of it all. 

Davey is now the founder and director of Nothing is Wasted Ministries, which is a non-profit organization that helps people in trauma, tragedy, and major life transition discover God's purpose out of their pain. Through the ministry of Nothing is Wasted and as a sought after speaker, Davey works with churches, college campuses, corporations and correctional facilities to help people partner with God to take back their stories. Their seminal curriculum, Pain to Purpose, has helped thousands navigate their pain and trauma and find healing and wholeness. Davey hosts the Nothing is Wasted Podcast which now has over 300 episodes and seen over 3 million downloads. Davey lives in Indianapolis, IN with his wife, Kristi, their three kids, Natalia, Weston, and Cohen and their long-haired miniature dachshund, Henry. 

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