The Wonder Podcast

This week we are joined by Andrea Crum on TWP! After 25 years in Corporate America and starting a women's leadership business, where she launched the TV Show GYRL Talk, Andrea Crum has answered the call to full-time ministry.   God has called her to build Genuine Women Ministries to encourage and equip Christian women to speak Biblical truth into our culture today.  She's passionate about seeing o...

In this episode of The Wonder Podcast's THE FRIEND ZONE our friend Teresa Kreul joins us for all things FRIENDS!!! Have you ever been the new girl (or guy)? It's not easy.  Teresa has been the new girl in town a lot through the years and she has navigated it so well! She has friends in high places, low places, and everywhere in between! :) Friendship can be tricky at times and community is hard.  ...

Kay Wyma joins us today on the podcast.  She is a friend to our show and we gain so much insight and encouragement from her EVERY time she is on.  Her new book is out, The Peace Project.     What would happen if we practiced thankfulness, kindness and mercy each day for 30 days? That's what Kay and friends did ...and The Peace Project was born.  The results were undeniable.  30 days.     Research...

Summer has arrived!!! We are excited over here at TWP!!! LOTS of things on our lists as we anticipate making this a summer to remember! Swimming, ice cream, sparklers, and all the sights, sounds and smells of summer are on the horizon!!! We hope you will join us in making this summer full of memories in the making.   What's on your list? Let us know! We'd love to hear from you! 

"The Always God - He Hasn't Changed and You Are Not Forgotten" by Jarrett Stephens, senior pastor, Champion Forest Baptist Church. We are so excited to share our conversation with Jarrett Stephens on this episode of the podcast as he tells us all about his new book, THE ALWAYS GOD . Jarrett isn't new to TWP; he's been on previously discussing his book THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING . This was a favorit...

Our guest today on the podcast is Safeeya.    A former Muslim, Safeeya grew up believing Christians were misguided and Jews were to be hated. Even as a child she had a longing in her heart to know more and find her true identity. It wasn't until she received an invitation to church that she heard the gospel and The Holy Scripture for the first time.     She was given a Bible and the rest, shall we...

Our guest this week on The Wonder Podcast is the always amazing Abby Turner! ( @atabletopaffair ) She's not new to our podcast, we LOVE her! And she's got big, big news y'all! Her book THE LIVING TABLE is here and available for you to order!!! It's full of recipes, devotionals, party ideas, hosting ideas, all the things!!! We are so excited for her.  She has used her talents and gifted them right...

In this episode of The Wonder Podcast, Chrissie and Lisa wrap up their study of 1 Peter! This letter is full of encouragement and chapter 5 continues the theme. Peter identifies with church leaders in their suffering and responsibility. He reminds them of their purpose and exhorts them to carry on knowing that the Crown of Glory awaits! Finally, this amazing letter ends with a reminder to "..cast...

On this episode of THE FRIEND ZONE , we invited some friends over to join us around the table to have a lively discussion about parenting our adult children! Linda Paulk, a seasoned guest on The Wonder Podcast, and Candice Myers, mom of 4 who is dabbing her toes in both worlds with 2 young adults and 2 still at home, are our guests this week. Both are so full of wisdom and encouragement, plus lots...

While suffering like the early church isn't something we will ever experience in our lifetime, many around the world have and will. 1 Peter 4 makes it clear, "...rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed you may also be glad with exceeding joy."  Our suffering sanctifies us, and draws us closer to our Savior.   This chapter of 1 Peter also broug...

We continue our series in 1 Peter and today we discuss the "S" word! That's right! SUBMISSION.  It's a thing, y'all.  And it's a GOOD THING and it's a GOD THING! He created it.  We are all under God's authority.   The whole world is under His sovereign rule and reign.  Jesus was submissive to the Father.  We are all submission to rules and regulations.  We are submissive to government and state, t...

As we continue our study of 1 Peter, we find ourselves in the 2nd chapter and are blown away by how relevant this letter is to the Church.   Who needs to crave God's word? We all do! But do we crave it as much as we did as new followers of Christ? Or have we moved on to other things? Peter encourages the Believers to DESIRE the spiritual milk of God's word as much as they did in the beginning.   D...

Here we go again!!! We LOVE studying God's word with you all! These next few episodes will have us in 1 Peter! Let us just tell you that it is FITTING for 2021! Isn't that the way God's word works? It ALWAYS meets us where we are.   We are so thankful for this letter from Peter to the dispersed church.  They were hurting and needed a word from the Lord. Have you ever found yourself in that positio...

This week on The Friend Zone, we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Aiysha McCarthy ! Full of energy and love for the Lord, Aiysha shares how she met Jesus, learned to walk and lean on Him and how He led her to the PROMISED LAND aka TEXAS !!! YEEEHAWWW! And y'all she is a true southerner now, accent and all.   We were reminded of God's faithfulness as Aiysha recounted her life story.  He was...

Who wants to talk about getting older?? WE DO!!!! We're entering the 4th quarter and yes, we have had some reservations, but we are also super excited! In this episode, we'll share some of our concerns, but mostly our anticipation of these years as we grow older, turn a little more grey, and enjoy the fruits of our labors.   God is with us and in fact He's still carrying us as He always has. The b...

Karen McNeece was called into ministry at a young age, not knowing where God would lead her but suspecting it would be to a remote village in a country far, far away.   Little did she know that the call was to be in ministry with her husband, who had not been called into ministry at a young age.  His call came later, and the two of them have served God and His people their whole marriage.   About...

Natalie Herrington is a world changer and we mean it!  She heard and felt God's call on her life while on a mission trip to the Philippines and hasn't stopped since.   So many of us feel God calling us, but are stopped in our tracks with the awesome responsibility and all of the unknowns.  Those things didn't stop Natalie.  She went.   As a missionary in the Philippines, God used a friendship to f...

We continue our series THE FRIEND ZONE this week on The Wonder Podcast with our special guest, Christine Tang . A beautiful soul, Christine shares her story of how God has shaped her more and more into His image as she has seen her fair share of success mixed with disappointment. Has God allowed hardship and disappointment in your life, all the while showing you that these experiences are all for...

In this episode of The Wonder Podcast, we continue our conversation with Robin Turner.     We know you have enjoyed hearing Robin share her heart for prayer.     Praying for our spouse is vital in our marriages.  We tackle some hard topics in this episode including praying for a spouse who has walked away from their faith, or who is no longer walking with the Lord.     Robin's answer? Matthew 7 -...

We had a wonderful time taping an episode of The Wonder Podcast with Robin Turner.   (We actually had such a great time we kept talking and have 2 parts of this episode.  Next week we'll air part 2!) She's so godly and full of wisdom.  Wife of Scott Turner, former NFL player, and state legislator, Robin knows the need for prayer in her life, and the need for prayer in her husband's life. We know y...

In this episode of The Wonder Podcast, Chrissie and Lisa tackle the book of Titus.  Though it's a very short letter by Paul, it packs a BIG punch.   Paul uses this letter to Titus, to encourage him in his role of teacher, preacher, and role model for the new church.  The island of Crete is where Titus is ministering, and Chrissie and Lisa reminisce a bit about their short stop in Crete while visit...

Welcome to the very first episode of our new series, THE FRIEND ZONE! Each month we'll have a friend or family member on the show to share what God is doing in their life. We're excited about this! It's going to be fun and encouraging all at the same time! This month we are honored to have Kelley McCoy share all that God is doing in her life. Kelley has been mentored by Chrissie for a long time si...

Texas State Representative Jeff Leach joins Chrissie and Lisa for this episode of The Wonder Podcast. Jeff and his beautiful wife Becky are friends of our podcast. Becky has been on several episodes and we're so thankful for her ministry and encouragement. Full of optimism and encouragement, Jeff shares his vision for the people of the great state of Texas, as well as for our nation. He reminds us...

You may or may not be aware that January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. We're honored to have Alicia Bush with us today on The Wonder Podcast.   Alicia is the founder and CEO of Treasured Vessels Foundation .  Treasured Vessels is a residential community in North Texas operating as a clinically therapeutic aftercare program for survivors of domestic sex trafficking.   Yes, sex trafficking i...

Happy 2021! We made it! Yippeeee!!!! 2020 is in the rearview mirror and we have entered 2021. As we look at the year ahead, we have always made it a habit throughout our friendship to grab a coffee in January and share goals for the year. We do this according to Luke 2:52 – "and Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man." So during this episode of The Wonder Podcast, you'll hear...