Radical Abundance

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. not only inspired a dream, but he created a legacy that continues in the King family today. Dr. Alveda King is guarding that legacy for this generation amid turbulent times. Join the conversation as Dr. King and Teresa Janzen discuss issues of life and legacy. Guest Bio: About Alveda King:  Alveda C. King, PhD, serves as Chair of the America First Policy Institute’s Cent...

Have you ever felt like you've suddenly gone off course  - detoured into unchartered territory? Teresa Janzen shares a ministry report and message that will encourage you on your journey - even when you have no idea what the future holds.  Lewis and Clark, the famous explorers,  navigated the Missouri River. They were expert river navigators, and they had a whole team of people with them call...

Sometimes the world is a noisy place with many voices competing for our attention. But where is the truth and how can we hear the truth amidst the many voices? Tracy Taris is a licensed counselor and author of the book, Many Voice, One Truth.  Connect with Tracy on Instagram at @healingthemindandspirit and @tracytaris and on her website at https://tracytaris.com Get your copy of Many Voices, One T...

You have a dream, but something has held you back from pursuing it. It’s never too late to start doing what you know God has called you to do.  Patrick E Craig started out as a successful musician, but felt something was missing. When he turned to faith, he left the music business to go to Bible school, but something still wasn’t right. He finally realized that his passion and his ministry could b...

Against police evidence, without a body and on presumptions, Rusty Labuschagne was convicted of drowning a fish poacher during Mugabe’s rule. He served 10 years in Zimbabwe’s prisons, including the notorious Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, where he suffered through the Zim dollar crash, with food shortages, no running water, and people dying around him daily. He speaks eloquently about being su...

Are you seeking a joy-filled life? Christine Trimpe shares her story of feeling trapped and searching for comfort from food. Hear about her amazing heart and body transformation that led her to a life of joy and a 100-pound weight loss journey. Seeking Joy Through the Gospel of Luke, a Christmas to Calvary Countdown https://amzn.to/3EH3gJT Guest Bio: Christine Trimpe is an Award-Winning author, sp...

There is one topic we've never covered on Radical Abundance, and that's wealth. Today, Coach Johnny McWilliams shares insights on the intersection of God's Wealth and God's Wisdom. And don't miss the free gift below. Wait until you hear what the first step Coach Johnny says you need to get out of debt and create more abundance in your life.  Coach Johnny is offering an exc...

Have you ever wondered what to say when someone is going through a challenging season? Join Teresa and Brenda as they chat about words that bring hope and healing amid suffering.  Today’s guest is Brenda Seefeldt Amodea (A-moh-day-ah) Bio: Brenda is a pastor, speaker, wife, and mom to four men with their own brave stories. Brenda has written a helpful book about the people who have helped her carr...

Life rarely turns out exactly as you pictured it, and we all face challenges along the way. God always has a plan. Lori suffered a hemorrhagic stroke at age twenty-nine, then developed epilepsy from the stroke. She is a walking miracle, and felt called to share her journey of faith and perseverance to encourage others. Even with her difficulties, they were able to become adoptive parents to a sibl...

Teresa Janzen is talking with Jodi Thomas, a health and wellness coach, author, and adoptive mom. Jodi had a vision of how her family would look, but that’s not what happened. She soon had to face the reality of attachment disorder and other family challenges. God gave her a vision of a bird with broken wings. Listen in as we see God work more than one miracle in this family. Jodi Thomas is famili...

October is World Mental Health Month and October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Today's guest is passionate about bringing the subject of mental health to the forefront because he has a loved one who suffers with mental health issues that have impacted the whole family. If you or a loved one is in need of support, check out these resources: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help...

You know the old song... Live Like You Were Dying? Robin Luftig shares what happened when the doctors told her she had a massive brain tumor and just ten days to get her affairs in order. Guest Bio: ROBIN LUFTIG is founder of Renew Ministries She is also a nationally-known speaker for Stonecroft Ministries and contributor for Leading Hearts magazine and online publications such as OneChristianVoic...

Military families know all about change and they are driven to create community fast. Otherwise, they suffer the inevitable consequence of loneliness if they don't. Beth Runkle shares her experience as a military spouse and how she learned to break the cycle of loneliness and create community and impact those around her. Resources for military families: Cru Military's resource store: htt...

Guest Bio: Tess Scott, former black sheep turned “Jesus Girl” is mom of 8 boys and spunky “Grami with a heart above the i” to a whole slew of adorable grandkids. She began the Listen Sister- Encouragement for Women ministry in 2020 where you can find her blog posts at tessscott.com and her Listen, Sister pages on Facebook and Instagram. She continues to live her life of hilariously awkward moments...

Stacy Leicht is an award-winning author. Today she shares a terrifying experience with a stalker that ended up being a source of spiritual growth and the inspiration of her upcoming novel, Teacher, I'm Watching You. Stacy won a 2022 Golden Scroll award for her children's book, Good One, God. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3R5hqZZ About Stacy Leicht: Stacy Leicht is an Award Winning Author...

The stressful position of first responders is often scary, unpredictable, and infuriating. Join Tez and Teresa as they tackle tough topics in the life of first responders in the contemporary North American context. Guest Bio: Tez Brooks is a former law enforcement officer and police chaplain while raising two kids alone. He is now a fulltime missionary and award-winning author, filmmaker, and inte...

God is God and He works all things, including your life, according to His purposes. Have you discovered His purpose for your life? What is your life song? About James Ouma: James Ouma is a Clarity Coach that helps male teens and exceptional young men to find clarity, develop courage and discover their treasure so they can live fulfilled lives. When he's not coaching, he spends his time breaki...

About the guest: Growing up between two refugee camps, Nyajuok and her family lived at the limited generosity of the United Nations (U.N). Shortly after her family moved to the United States of America, Nyajuok found herself in another war when her family forced her into an arranged marriage at 14 years old. Hoping for a better future, she broke cultural norms and practices to pave a better future...

Do you wish you had more time?  We all get the same 24 hours in a day. It's not how much time you have, it's what you do with it. Teresa Janzen interviews Les Watson, a.k.a. The Time Lord. We talk about leadership, time management, and how to do more with the time you have so you have time for the people you love.  About Les Watson:  “WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF TRAINING EXPERIENCE, LES IS THE...

Do you love a good story?  Tracy Crump shares stories of hope that heal the heart. Drawing from her work as an intensive care nurse and using storytelling skills honed in writing for anthologies, she brings God’s Word to life in Health, Healing, and Wholeness: Devotions of Hope in the Midst of Illness. Her work has appeared in Guideposts’ books as well as The Upper Room, Light from the Word, and o...

Today’s show is about finding freedom from abusive relationships.  Even if you’ve never been in an abusive relationship, chances are that you know someone who was, or is. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, approximately 20 people are abused by an intimate partner every minute in the US alone. That equates out to about 10 million men and women per year. Get more statisti...

Forgiveness is not only foundational to the Christian faith, it’s radically transformational to a person’s life. Join Teresa Janzen as she interviews Pat Butler and they discuss the impact of forgiveness in our life. You will hear topics such as how Satan can steal our freedom, how sin helps him, and how the truth sets us free.   Guest Bio: Pat Butler, author, poet, and pioneer in missional arts,...

How Do You Measure Up? In this episode of Radical Abundance, Shannon Popkin shares wisdom and insight to break free from this measure-up world and join God's Kingdom-building team.   Life is a team sport – and as Christians, we are on the same team. When we compare ourselves to others, we not only find ourselves trapped in dissatisfaction, we are also limited in our capacity to enjoy an abund...

Have you ever felt alone and out of place? As followers of Jesus Christ, we are all foreigners on earth.  Today we continue to talk about love but in a different context. In the first half of the show we look at the immigrant journey and how we can love our immigrant neighbor, then we transition to the realization that we are all immigrants, or foreigners, on earth.  You’ll want to listen to the e...

We are living in unprecedented times. A sudden influx of refugees from some of the world’s least-reached places reveals an opportunity only God could have designed. Join Teresa Janzen in this conversation with Gail Goolsby as they discuss what it means to be a Christian living cross-culturally and how we can love our immigrant neighbors.  Get the Book, “ Unveiled Truth, Lessons I learned Leading t...