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Send us Fan Mail Feeling inadequate is common among mothers and caregivers, but it's precisely where God's abundant grace meets us. God's grace calls us in darkness, carries us through trials, and covers us with love.  Cyndi explores biblical truths offering hope to those feeling overwhelmed. She provides insights on embracing God's promises, finding peace in chaos, and relying...

Send us Fan Mail What appears to be an ending, can be a beginning. Cyndi recently had the chance to sit down with Mike Sherbino at The Perspective and share more about her journey without hands and feet. This story isn’t just about surviving—it's about discovering that she wasn’t alone in her suffering, and that God was crying with her. There was a moment she realized she had nothing left—her...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, Cyndi Wilkens and Shusma Adhikari share powerful stories of faith, resilience, and service in Nepal. Discover how God's calling can transform lives, build community, and bring hope to those in need, regardless of physical or emotional challenges.

Send us Fan Mail It's been 15 years since I lost my hands and feet and I am excited to share more of my journey with you. It's been a path of learning to surrender to God's will, understanding the importance of relying on faith and strength during overwhelming moments. We will discuss how  surrender leads to personal growth and a deeper connection with Jesus.

Send us Fan Mail Finding hope and tranquility can often feel daunting and even unattainable during turbulent times. However, God! His word instructs us not to succumb to fear or anxiety. He provides us with an ideal remedy for discovering that peace and hope amidst the challenges of life.  Recently, I found it necessary to rely on His prescription to avoid becoming anxious during a crisis at home....

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought of your joy as being contagious? Join me as we unpack God's word and find the path towards contagious joy.

Send us Fan Mail Doubt. It comes at us all. But how do we find the faith and courage to push through it? Join me as together we seek God's perspective in our times of lack of confidence. He can do immeasurably more.

Send us Fan Mail SEASON FINALE -  Join me as we dive deeper into how we find JOY in  seasons of lament.

Send us Fan Mail Does God really care when we receive a frightening diagnosis, when a family member has a mental breakdown or the physical pain is unbearable from a recent injury? If the answer is yes, how does God fit into the pieces of our broken lives? Does God have a higher purpose when we go through suffering? Tune in as Cyndi and Ruth unwrap the answers to these questions.

Send us Fan Mail  What kinds of trials might we walk through before we arrive at the promised joy? Join Ruth Coghill and I as we dive deeply into God’s word and our own experiences to unwrap the beauty of persevering in the middle of life’s struggles.

Send us Fan Mail One day everything seems normal and then, in a moment, life turns upside down.  A job loss, a health crisis, an accident, an addiction, loss of a relationship through divorce, death or communication breakdown. Cyndi and Ruth Coghill discuss the source of our suffering and the hope and joy we can find in God’s bigger plan.

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever blame yourself or someone else for the hardships that come?  Today Cyndi and Ruth will discuss what went wrong, and why at times we endure unbearable suffering?  Everything goes back to the first book in God’s Word. Listen in to gain a healthy perspective on the trials that we all face at times in our lives.

Send us Fan Mail We all have experiences of heartache, loss and various kinds of suffering. To begin this series on Suffering,  join Cyndi and Ruth as they share some of the upcoming topics:  What went wrong? Why me? Why does God allow suffering and how does He fit into our suffering?  We long for you to find answers with us for we are told that there is an end to our suffering with a  final desti...

Send us Fan Mail Are you trying to shine a light but everywhere you turn your facing resistance? How do we climb the mountain when we run out of steam? Join me as I share those moments I'm out of my comfort zone. There are many! We will  explore what it feels like to face resistance, and how we can overcome it. 

Send us Fan Mail “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:38-42  Why did Jesus say that Mary had chosen what is better, to sit at Jesus’ feet? Was Martha’s work not important? Tune in as Cyndi and Ruth explore the importance of prio...

Send us Fan Mail "Son, your sins are forgiven." Mark 2:5  Could Jesus really forgive sins? If yes, then who is HE? And what does that mean to you and me if Jesus made forgiveness the first priority for the paralytic? Listen in as Cyndi and Ruth explore  what is our greatest need. LISTEN TO SHINE ON PODCAST https://cyndisstory.com/podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5L..... I discovered...

Send us Fan Mail Grab your pen and paper and get ready to be inspired to shine the light of Christ. Carla Jackson, the founder of Red Letter Awards shares her inspiring story. Carla has sat in many "spaces in between”- Moments in time in which she could have lost hope. But she has allowed Jesus to carry her through. She took a little time away from him but has returned with a calling on her h...

Send us Fan Mail “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Mark 8:34 Is there a cost to being a Christ-follower and what did Jesus mean by telling us to ‘take up our cross’? Listen in as Cyndi and Ruth explore the challenges that arise when we truly love the Lord. LISTEN TO SHINE ON PODCAST https://cyndisstory.com/podcast https://open.spoti...

Send us Fan Mail “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul  and with all your mind and with all your strength.” How is it possible to follow this first and greatest commandment?   Listen in as Cyndi and Ruth explore what it means to them and how they apply these beautiful words to their lives.born child my whole life." LISTEN TO SHINE ON PODCAST https://open.spotify.c...

Send us Fan Mail How deep is your faith in times of uncertainty? Is it strong enough to carry you through the darkest of moments? Join me as we explore what resides in the "space in between". We will explore how we can dive into deep faith in times of uncertainty and brighten the light that we are called to SHINE. LISTEN TO SHINE ON PODCAST https://open.spotify.com/show/1Wcki0UF716McE7ZX...

Send us Fan Mail Have you found yourself calling out, where are you God? Why did you allow this to happen to me? These are questions we need to answer before we shine the light of Christ into the lives of others.  Join me as we explore how we can shine even in times of uncertainty. CONNECT WITH ME   To contact Cyndi Website: howdoesshedothat.life Facebook cyndisstory,shine on YouTube How Does She...

Send us Fan Mail We are called to “let your light SHINE” but what does that look like? How do you find the courage to shine His light in the dark? Join Cyndi Wilkens, International speaker, author, wife and mom as she shares inspiring moments from her life without hands and feet. Shine Boldly and BRIGHTLY, in laughter and tears, with Cyndi, author of Shine On and star of “How does she do that?” We...