Your Spiritual Game Plan with Cheri Fletcher

Have a question? Click Here? In this episode, I spoke with Summer Gordon . Summer is a wife, mother, author, and speaker whose passion is to help others look beyond life’s trying circumstances and fix their eyes on Christ. The Gordon family suffered a tragic loss when their 5-year-old son was hit and killed by someone they knew. I spoke with Summer about the book 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀...

Have a question? Click Here? Cheri Fletcher's Story of Loss and Faith In this heartfelt episode, Cheri reflects on how faith and a deep trust in God's plan have guided and supported her family through their sorrow. She discusses her time away from podcasting and the connection between the last aired episode, The Unexpected Things That Happen When You Pray With Holy Expectations to NOW WH...

Have a question? Click Here? What expectations do you have when you pray? Is your heart watchful - anticipating His reply because you know He will come through - or do you just keep praying and hoping He will come through, but not really expecting much? Sadly, I had placed my expectations in the wrong place and wondered why it felt like I lived in a perpetual Groundhog's Day. It felt like no...

Have a question? Click Here? Isaiah 32:8 tells us that a noble man makes a noble plan, so he can stand on noble deeds. If we aren't giving our young men noble plans and teaching them how to make them, how do we expect our sons to become men that stand on noble deeds? As Father’s Day approaches, I chose a guest that would highlight one of the most important works that God has called Fathers to...

Have a question? Click Here? In our world, there has been a decline in outward manliness to the point where people say that chivalry is dead, but what makes up a “real man”? In some cases, a man is defined as a "real man" based on his interests or hobbies, such as hunting, playing sports, grilling meat, fixing cars, and climbing mountains, but that is not the purpose of a man. In this ep...

Have a question? Click Here? When unexpected events change the trajectory of our lives, we have a choice to make: Do we overcome the unexpected, as the world recommends, or undergo it? In this episode, Jillian Benfield talks about her experience finding out she was going to have a child with disabilities and her new book -  The Gift of the Unexpected - Discovering Who We Were Meant to Be When Life...

Have a question? Click Here? As a new mother, what questions did you receive the first few days after giving birth? You are not alone if you were asked more questions about the baby than how you were. Maybe we'll get a pat on the back or hear, "Good job, Mama!" But what we need is a “How are you?”!! There is so much excitement around the birth of the new member of your family that p...

Have a question? Click Here? How have you filled in these blanks? “Someday” when I don’t have to ___________, then I will _________. Like me, you might need more blanks!  Having finally reached my "someday," while I'm enjoying the things I've been looking forward to, I often think back on those days when I was doing all of those things I'd wished away and wish I had taken...

Have a question? Click Here? In your mothering journey, which books from children's classic literature do you turn to for help? That one made me stop and think for a while. Of course, there are plenty of “how to” books for mothering. However, I had never considered looking back at my childhood stories... until now! As moms, we face so many struggles and fears. Is what we're doing enough?...

Have a question? Click Here? Hello,  I’m Cheri Fletcher I would love to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to every woman who has a mothering or a mentoring role in someone’s life.   I'm glad you're here if you’re new to my page. And if you’ve been around here a while, you know that I love reminding you that -   YOUR ROLES IN LIFE WILL CHANGE - BUT YOUR PURPOSE IS ETERNAL.   Today, I will share m...

Have a question? Click Here? Suppose you stopped worrying about what others might think if they heard you pray. How would your prayer life change? There is no doubt that prayer is for God and that He desires a personal relationship with us! For Amy Hale, that was the point where her relationship with Him deepened. By studying the Word and drawing closer to God, she has come to share her insights a...

Have a question? Click Here? Great changes are taking place every moment of every day, but are the prayers of God’s people keeping up ? This is a question that Reverend Randy Maxwell asks in his book, Closing Prayers; Facing the final crisis on our knees .  Randy is a good friend of mine, and during one of my trips back to Washington, I was blessed to hear a sermon he gave from this book. The mome...

Have a question? Click Here? In what area do you need to trust that God has good and delightful surprises in store for you?  Some of the best discussions I have with God are when I’m taking a walk. The fresh air clears the fog from my brain, the sounds of nature drown out the perpetual to-do list in my head, and I can appreciate the beauty that God provides all around me. It is as though He shows...

Have a question? Click Here? How would things be different if you trusted God as He asked you to start, endure, or even quit a “thing”? So often, we let the “what if” of fear stop us from taking those first steps.  The "thing" God has called us to do requires a strong plan to deal with obstacles the enemy places in our way. In this episode, guest Rebecca George is going to share her pers...

Have a question? Click Here? What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word boundaries ? My friend Leslie Newman asked this question in our writer's group, and she received a variety of answers. My answer was protection, both for the other person and me. Having learned the benefits of setting grace-filled boundaries, Leslie loves helping others do the same. “Setting boundar...

Have a question? Click Here? When was the last time you avoided a difficult conversation with someone just to get their approval? Did it ever get resolved? Having difficult conversations with those you care about is part of life, so it's better to prepare ahead of time. In my conversation with Lori, she shares that our avoidance of an issue and not facing the hard conversation actually causes...

Have a question? Click Here? How different would your next family gathering, work day, or neighborhood picnic be if everyone chose to celebrate or weep with each other before trying to convince, correct, or lobby for their agendas? Jesus never said that getting along would be easy, especially loving one another. But He did call us to do it. Becky Keife, from (in)Courage, joins me in this episode t...

Have a question? Click Here? What keeps you from extending comfort within your community? When I asked my friends that question, there was a common thread in their answers. It was  “un” comfortable and it causes “dis” comfort. Did you know there's a reason for it? There is someone behind that reason!   We were created to be in communion with each other and to be in unity - Community - but the...

Have a question? Click Here? What is holding you back from experiencing joy? Joy should be one click away, as self-care and getaways are more accessible than ever before. Yet the search for happiness and joy continues to be a popular topic. My guest Yvette Babs Walker knows all about wanting to experience joy and wondering when she would find it. She will talk about a time when she believed in God...

Have a question? Click Here? Do you ever wonder why so many of our best memories and most cherished relationships involve food? When my kids are going to come home, they will request their favorite meals and desserts. Making it for them warms my heart as their mom! Why is that? Could it be a design decision rather than a default one? There are numerous references in the bible to food, feeding and...

Have a question? Click Here? When was the last time you said to yourself, “I just want to be happy”? How can one truly be happy? I think if happiness were obtainable by our human ability, we would have stopped chasing after it by now.  Happiness is an emotion that changes and often relies on what is happening around us, our personal relationships, and our heart's desires. In this episode, Tri...

Have a question? Click Here? Is there a time when your heart felt heavy because of difficult circumstances? Focusing on what I can't handle can feel like my heart is heavy and full of despair. When times like these came, I would escape to our family cabin in Oregon. I called it my Happy Place. My heart would feel lighter when I turned down the road to the cabin. Observing the stars under the...

Have a question? Click Here? January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. “There are plenty of awareness months and days dedicated to various causes. Some get a lot of attention; some pass by relatively unnoticed. People in slavery deserve attention. They deserve to have a voice. And you have a powerful one through your social media.” Paula Cornell - Love Justice This quote...

Have a question? Click Here? Where were you the first time you felt overlooked, dismissed, or forgotten? It is a feeling that stays with us.  Maybe you worked hard on a project without receiving any thanks, shared an idea only to have it ignored, or have been simply forgotten about. In this episode, I will be speaking with Shadia Hrichi and her study of the life of Tamar. Tamar was mistreated, wid...

Have a question? Click Here? What is your first reaction when you think of a child wanting their art displayed? Maybe you remember being that child and having your masterpiece displayed. A smile spreads across the artist's face when the piece is placed under the magnetic clip or framed for all to see.   When I moved to Cleveland, I met a young lady whose passion is displaying and selling mast...