Make Life Matter

“We don’t need to be held captive to our thoughts; instead. we can capture our thoughts.” How do we do that when in today’s chaotic world it seems that no one can avoid toxic thoughts, depression or anxiety. World-renowned neuroscientist and best-selling author, Dr. Caroline Leaf shares from her brand-new book, “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess,” that we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it...

“Faith comes in and puts a comma where the facts had an exclamation mark.” Jan Aldridge was born with a rare birth defect and offered a corrective surgery with one catch: she would never speak again. She was miraculously healed at the age of seventeen, and her powerful story will leave you awestruck at the goodness of God. Jan will have you crying one minute and laughing the next, but you'll get t...

Ordinary moments become extraordinary when our obedience intersects with God’s provision. We learn how to flex our faith muscles by saying yes to God in small decisions. Then, when we’re faced with a giant “ask,” we’re ready because we’ve consistently developed trust. God does His best work when we let go and get out of the way. This tale of two daughters shows us how to trust God for divine provi...

Her marriage to a professional baseball player, struggles with severe food bondage, and a father who was a quadriplegic brought Gari Meacham to a crisp realization: her prayer life and her beliefs needed to match. She brings passion and authenticity to everything she touches: her 8 books, her documentary film God Loves Broken, her podcast, and The Vine, her organization that helps vulnerable child...

Thank you for 100 Episodes! Join Angela and special guest Keri Spring to celebrate this exciting milestone celebrating 70,000 downloads in 130 countries! Find out YOUR Fan Favorites as we countdown the Top 20 most-listened to episodes!

We’re tempted to place our hope in so many things. People. Bank accounts. Promotions. A different spouse. A healthier body. But if we tether our trust to anything but God, we will find ourselves sorely disappointed. Fearless faith relies on God to make a way. No matter how insurmountable the odds seem against us, God can preserve our hope. When the future seemed grave, Jochebed made a critical cho...

Only four months after losing her mother to breast cancer, Ginny Dent Brant found out she herself was fighting aggressive cancer. She has walked the halls of power of Washington D.C., mission fields around the world, and the unexpected journey of cancer. The author of a new book, Unleash Your God-Given Healing - 8 Steps to Prevent and Survive Cancer, Ginny will share how she got through it, what s...

Welcome to the Make Life Matter Podcast! Today I’m sitting down with the extraordinary Michelle McKinney Hammond. As a single woman who has excelled in ministry and the marketplace, she the best-selling author of over 40 books, selling over 2 million copies, and Emmy-Award winning cohost of the talk show Aspiring Women. Her LOVE U. Masterclass on relationships starts a new semester on September 13...

Perhaps you feel paralyzed by a decision you’re facing, agonizing over your next move. If you’re questioning why God has you in a particular position, take your cues from these heroic women. Courage stares into the face of uncertainty and does the next, right thing. We can stand up for justice at all costs when we fear God more than man. When the world contradicts the Word, the Word has the final...

Whether you’re a combat veteran, love someone who is, or you long to heal from pain. trauma, or PTSD, “Peace After Combat” provides a path forward. Dr. Tiffany Tajiri is a licensed and board-certified clinical psychologist, a veteran US Air Force officer, and currently the chief of the largest behavioral health clinic at Fort Bliss, Texas. One US combat veteran dies by suicide every hour. Dr. Tiff...

Dr. George Barna is often called “the most quoted person in the Christian Church today.” He founded the Barna Group, a research company that for years set the standard for understanding trends in American culture. The author of more than 50 books, including numerous award-winners and New York Times bestsellers, his recent research, The American Worldview Inventory revealed that just 6 % of U.S. ad...

Welcome to the Summer Story Series! On Mondays during June and July, I’ll share some of my favorite stories from my most recent book, “Astounded – Encountering God in Everyday Moments – 52 Devotions filled with Heartfelt Stories, Humor, and Hope.” In today’s episode, God’s Makeover Miracle, we explore how a home makeover reveals the process of transformation found in James 1:4. Too often, we fight...

Welcome to the Summer Story Series! On Mondays during June and July, I’ll share some of my favorite stories from my most recent book, “Astounded – Encountering God in Everyday Moments – 52 Devotions filled with Heartfelt Stories, Humor and Hope.” Today’s episode, Dreams of Olympic Glory, gives us the tools we need to tackle spiritual mountains through the process of preparation.

Welcome to the Summer Story Series! On Mondays during June and July, I’ll share some of my favorite stories from my most recent book, “Astounded – Encountering God in Everyday Moments – 52 Devotions filled with Heartfelt Stories, Humor and Hope.” Today’s episode, When Your Want-to is Worn-out, walks us through John Chapter 5 to give us the cure for our weary hearts. Just as Jesus restored a broken...

Welcome to the Summer Story Series! On Mondays during June and July, I’ll share some of my favorite stories from my most recent book, “Astounded – Encountering God in Everyday Moments – 52 Devotions filled with Heartfelt Stories, Humor and Hope.” Today’s episode, Deliver Kindness Curbside , shows us the power of reaching for kindness and the importance of honor.

Welcome to the Summer Story Series! On Mondays during June and July, I’ll share some of my favorite stories from my most recent book, “Astounded – Encountering God in Everyday Moments – 52 Devotions filled with Heartfelt Stories, Humor and Hope.” Today’s episode, Courage for Sliding Rock Trail, takes you on an adrenaline-filled adventure through Tallulah Gorge and the truth in Psalm 18 to help us...

Welcome to the Summer Story Series! On Mondays during June and July, I’ll share some of my favorite stories from my most recent book, “Astounded – Encountering God in Everyday Moments – 52 Devotions filled with Heartfelt Stories, Humor, and Hope.” In today’s episode, Dodge Distraction , Angela shares an unforgettable story and 3 tips to help us elude the dangers of distraction

Welcome to the Summer Story Series! On Mondays during June and July, I’ll share some of my favorite stories from my most recent book, “Astounded – Encountering God in Everyday Moments – 52 Devotions filled with Heartfelt Stories, Humor and Hope.” Today’s episode, Pint-Sized Faith , takes us on a trip to the beach to meet a little girl who helps us learn how to trust God in deeper ways.

Welcome to the Summer Story Series! On Mondays during June and July, I’ll share some of my favorite stories from my most recent book, “Astounded – Encountering God in Everyday Moments – 52 Devotions filled with Heartfelt Stories, Humor, and Hope.” Today’s episode, Take Shelter, looks at Psalm 91 and shows us how God’s shelter is a healing balm to a battled soul.

Ejaz Nabie found himself at the epicenter of a global pandemic. Radically saved out of a strict, Muslim background, Ejaz Nabie paid a heavy personal cost to follow Jesus. God uniquely prepared him to pioneer Faith Assembly in Queens New York, a dynamic, diverse church where he serves as Senior Pastor. Little did he know 34 years later that he would find himself at the epicenter of a global pandemi...

While pursuing her law degree, Tamryn Klintworth attended a crusade of Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke of Christ for All Nations (CfaN). She was never the same. Radically impacted, God shifted the direction of her life. Upon completing her degree, she spent a year working for CfaN before launching out under the banner of In His Name. Today, Tamyryn and her team hold mass crusades across the continent o...

“Covid was like a magnifying glass so we could truly see. The Church that was somehow sleeping to the needs of the orphan has been shaken awake.” Harmony Klngenmeyer is a leading voice to see the Z and Alpha Generation healed and restored. We discuss the greatest need among children today and what we can do to grow in connection and compassion with the next generation. The author of “Hear Their Vo...

“You have a brick in your chest and we’re not sure you’re going to make it. Get your affairs in order.” Dr. Paula McDonald survived a life-threatening surgery for a rare tumor wrapped around her spinal cord and into her chest to face yet another large tumor that required the loss of a lung. She lives life to the fullest, encouraging others to experience wellness and understand the intersection of...

What do we do when our faith doesn’t seem to resolve our pain? Beth Murphy co-founded Rock House Center with her husband John to bring Biblical counseling programs to individuals and leaders seeking greater wellbeing and life purpose through their faith. She offers a significantly grace-filled perspective on relational and emotional struggles, helping us know God’s pathway out of how we’re feeling...

Charlotte Gambill leads Life Church alongside her husband Steve with five campuses across Europe. The author of 14 books, founder of Cherish women’s conferences and The Collective, and co-founder of the Dare To Be movement with Natalie Grant, Charlotte’s greatest joy is her husband and two children. Through a difficult season of infertility, she chose to sow seeds of life and hope into others. Whe...