The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina Griffin

Anna Vaughn was excited to begin a new chapter of her life - working in a new job running a ministry’s internship program at just 19. Unfortunately, what ensued was several years of major spiritual abuse from the leadership of this church - an experience that has led her to where she is today: healed, whole, and transparent. Anna is now the founder of Stirred Up Ministries and the author of Caught...

What do Christian leaders do in the seasons of life where they find themselves in the wilderness? What did John the Baptist do? What did Jesus do? These are the questions that Jason Jensen, the author of Formed to Lead , faithfully addresses. He focuses on the beginning of Luke 3, when the Word of God came to John in the wilderness. Why is the wilderness important? How does it cultivate growth and...

Leadership may look a little different for everyone, but for a Christian, our leadership style should be modeled after Jesus Christ. What better way to learn about the leadership approach of Jesus than in the Bible? Jason Jensen is the Vice President for Spiritual Foundations for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. He is also the author of Formed to Lead , an important book examining Jesus’s leader...

Most ministry leaders implode because they fail to pay attention to their internal struggles. Dave Wiedis is the author of The Spiritually Healthy Leader: Finding Freedom from Self-Sabotage and the founder of ServingLeaders Ministries. Whether it’s self-sabotage by acting against our self-interest, hurting others, or damaging our relationship with God, Dave explains that many people are dominated...

Asking questions isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of humility, curiosity, and a willingness to learn! J.R. Briggs is the author of The Art of Asking Better Questions: Pursuing Stronger Relationships, Healthier Leadership, and Deeper Faith and the founder of Kairos Partnerships. J.R. shares his perspective that asking questions is both a unique and overlooked skill. We live in a world obsessed...

William Owens is a busy guy. You might catch him reading poetry or riding his bicycle across Taiwan or having dinner with new friends. But in all these journeys, no matter how big or how small, William is ready and willing to share the Gospel message with everyone he meets. William is a free-spirited traveler and the co-publisher of the Why Jesus book series. When it comes to leadership, William s...

What is a mighty man of God? What does it look like when Biblical masculinity collides with the softening of everyday men in modern culture? For Cody Bobay, exploring healthy masculinity and telling important stories that celebrate the God-given attributes of strength, dignity, and honor is his personal mission. Cody is a U.S. Navy veteran, actor, author, and filmmaker who is very passionate about...

Kathleen Janson was the life of the party, but it was all a facade - chasing acceptance through alcohol, drugs, and sex. Then a miraculous thing happened, Jesus met her with love and grace, offering her freedom and a whole new life. Today, Kathleen and her husband are the parents of two children adopted through the foster care system. She is the author of The Gift of Desperation: The True Story of...

When Rachel Bruno rushed her screaming seven-week-old newborn to the hospital, they told her he had a cranial fracture and a brain hemorrhage. It was a horrifying situation, made even worse by the fact that Rachel suspected that her nanny had been the one to potentially inflict this blunt-force trauma on her son. Little did Rachel know that she was the target of an unfair CPS investigation that wo...

What happens when a foster family gets a phone call that three siblings need a safe place to stay immediately ? What if they don’t have the supplies - like shoes, car seats, or clothing - that they need? Anthony Poteet has been through this process, and he recognized that foster care parents need a strong support system to help provide some integral items to smooth this transition. Therefore, he f...

Dr. John DeGarmo lost his firstborn daughter at birth. It was a devastating moment that fueled the rest of his life - a life devoted to caring for children in the foster care system. John is the director and founder of the Foster Care Institute and the author of 13 books. He and his wife have been foster parents to more than 60 children, providing a loving household for kids who have suffered grea...

Cassandra Armstrong lived a life riddled with tragedy and pain. It wasn’t until her mother died that she realized something striking: she had never learned how to process her grief. She had created a shell of protection around herself rather than dealing with past trauma. Thanks to God’s grace, her mother’s passing catalyzed a major life redirection: finding peace and stability in the Word of God....

Trapped in a vortex of lies and addiction, Mason Smith was ready to take his own life…until Jesus intervened. He made a deal with the Lord and asked Him to give him a life worth living - a request that has been fulfilled many times over. As a young evangelist, Mason’s incredible testimony strikes a chord with teens and young adults. Despite being raised in a Christian household, he reflects on how...

LifeWise Academy is impacting the lives of public school students by bringing the good news of the Gospel to kids in a new and exciting way. This incredible program helps public school students grow in their character by offering Biblical education during school hours - an option that many people don’t even know is an option. Andrea Small is the area director for LifeWise Academy, and she explains...

Bible2School is a phenomenal organization that equips communities to teach scripture to elementary-aged children in public school. Bible2School, an innovative program delivering Biblical truth on a weekly basis to kids grades 2-6 throughout America. Kori Pennypacker is the CEO of this program, which serves kids who do not regularly attend church with their families. How is this possible? Bible2Sch...

Many parents who have small toddlers are also in the middle of the early stages of their careers. Between the tug and pull of work responsibilities and the demands of needy preschoolers, it can be hard to find time to sit down with kids during this difficult stage and teach them about God. Jared Kennedy has a solution: The Beginner’s Gospel Story Curriculum. His curriculum builds off his hit book...

Jared Kennedy’s hit book, The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible, highlights 52 stories from the Bible and brings them down to an age-appropriate level for toddlers and preschoolers. This phenomenal storybook is illustrated with vibrant and beautiful pictures that will engage young kids and capture their attention. Jared discusses his newest publication: The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible Curriculum . P...

In Homegrown - Guidance and Inspiration for Navigating Your Homeschooling Journey, readers will peruse the perspectives of 30 different homeschooling parents who have been on an incredible journey of home education with their kids. Edited and compiled by homeschooling mom of four Amber O’Neal Johnston, the wisdom and heartfelt experiences shared within Homegrown will encourage, challenge, and bles...

Have you ever considered homeschooling your children, but you had no clue where to start or if you could even handle it? Amber O’Neal Johnston offers a treasure trove of wisdom for the aspiring homeschool parent. She entered the homeschooling arena with all four of her kids, after her husband asked her to “just try it for a year.” Surprisingly, she fell in love with the endless opportunities affor...

Have you ever heard of Operation Paperclip? Originally called Operation Overcast, it was a top-secret U.S. operation that brought countless Nazi researchers, scientists, and engineers to America, where U.S. officials sought to utilize their research. Colin Heaton is an expert on Operation Paperclip and a historian and the president of CD Heaton Historical Consultants. Colin highlights some of the...

Brian Slater was raised in a traditional but non-religious Jewish family in California. It wasn’t until God intervened in his life and rescued him out of the darkness of addiction that he began to embrace the true Messiah, Yeshua. Brian started helping others in the Los Angeles area who suffered from addiction issues, and as he served others, his heart for them grew. He felt called to move ( aliya...

October 7, 2023, rocked Israel to its core. In the wake of the sudden and shocking attack on the Holy Land by Hamas terrorists, Dr. Adi Vaxman knew she had to get involved. As the founder and president of Operation Israel, she and her team have supplied millions of dollars’ worth of supplies to the Israeli troops fighting in the Middle East. Adi elevates the stories of Jewish survivors dating back...

The Holocaust is not just a Jewish story - it’s a story of humanity. So says Naftali Schiff, a rabbi and the founder and CEO of Jewish Futures. Naftali co-authored the gripping book, Miracle: The Boys Who Escaped the Gas Chamber at Auschwitz. It chronicles the real, incredible story of a group of Jewish boys who survived the hellish gas chambers at Auschwitz. The eye-opening book also has an accom...

It’s time for a metabolic reset and a good night’s sleep! WAVwatch can help you achieve both along with dozens of other ailments, by simply bringing the body back into balance with one simple tool: sound frequencies. John Bamber is the chief product officer of WAVwatch, a wearable device that emits sound frequencies designed to specifically resonate with biological systems within the body. Brain f...

Electromagnetic waves, nanotechnology, digital overload, and environmental toxicity are just a few of the modern challenges our fatigued bodies deal with every day. Dr. Alphonzo Monzo, a biblical naturopath and author, is an expert on treating illnesses from a wholistic viewpoint. With a background in biophysics and 25 years of experience as a practicing naturopathic doctor, he guides people from...