Cheering Past Challenges

Today we will be discussing the life and legacy of Arthur Blessitt. He faced many challenges during his evangelical career, but did he let it stop him? No. Tune in to learn a little about his life, how God used him to impact others, and how he led many to faith through carrying a cross around the world.  If you feel discouraged in your caregiving journey, just know you aren't alone. Let the story...

To check out more about Wes visit  www.wesleyhuff.com or check him out on YouTube. Today, we explore the vital role that faith plays in the caregiving journey. Caregiving can be both rewarding and challenging, and navigating this path often requires spiritual grounding. Join us as we discuss why faith matters, highlight the remarkable story of Wes Huff, and delve into the ways caregivers are evolv...

In today's episode Rebecca will be outlining simple steps for you, the caregiver, to navigate Christmas. No matter the circumstances, God wants good things for you this Holiday Season. Lean into him and focus on your priorities. By outlining your top 3 Christmas priorities, you as the caregiver will feel like your needs are being met while trying to make everyone else's Christmas dreams come true....

Topics discussed today:   Who is Jess Kayhart? What is little grief? Examples Why it's less socially acceptable  It's often dismissed by others and that makes us feel alone Then you have to figure out a way to be okay The Story of Job and how it relates Making space to figure out the emotion  How to find a place where you can talk about the little grief  Find people you trust Jennie Allen book "Fi...

There's nothing like having a puking kid to make you feel out of control! Today's talk is about what to do when there is sickness in your house. Rebecca will talk you through it, step by step. Details include: Priorities during sickness  How to prevent sickness from spreading A few simple tips to get your household running  A reward at the end of the day for you! Specific prayers to pray over your...

Today's podcast discusses: Who is Mandy Arioto? A review of her book Have More Fun How to get your mind ready for change How to incorporate more fun in your life and why Why we struggle with fun Fake fun vs healthy fun Ways Rebecca has incorporated fun in her life Check out Flylady on youtube for cleaning inspo Thanks for listening to the podcast! We'll be back next Thursday with another book revi...

Host Rebecca Stewart shares stories from her childhood: poverty, low income housing, suicide, and overcoming hard times.  She shares scriptures that provide hope to the weary from the book of Job and the gospel of Matthew. If we all helped a little bit we would greatly impact the homeless population. The data shows over 54% of our homeless population in America have some sort of mental disorder ....

Host Rebecca Stewart shares intimate details of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia, the caregiver role, why it's challenging, and ultimately what to do to have hope. Something new- Rebecca shares audio of her mother Elaine to show first hand the brain disease and what it is like.   Other topics: How to be new in your caregiving How to put yourself first How to establish healthy boundarie...

Who is Melissa? Melissa   Schultz  is passionate about helping women break through harmful mindsets that keep them from operating in alignment with who God called them to be so they can operate at God's pace of peace. In addition to being the director of Women with Purpose,  Melissa is a mentor and coach for those she works with in her ministry. She and her husband Matt celebrated 30 years of marr...

What does Ezekiel's vision of God have to do with Post Christmas Stress? Are you feeling a little blue after the Christmas hustle and bustle? You are not alone. According to experts the "saddest week of the year" is the third week of January. January is the month we know the bills are starting to come in from our pre christmas shopping sprees. January typically in the midwest is dreary, dark, and...

Grab your cup of coffee and get ready to laugh with this funny and down to earth interview with Mom of 6 Lyndsey Neumann! Lyndsey is the wife to Josh, mother of five boys and one girl, and most of all a child of God! She is a volunteer for Safe Families and has opened up her home to foster children in need. Her love for Christ is evident in all she does and she is a mom we can all learn some tips...

Are you having a hard time getting into the Christmas Spirit? Well, grab your hot chocolate, because you're not going to want to miss today's festive podcast! Members of our family will be sharing some of our favorite Christmas memories. Some are happy, some are sad. Sometimes, just hearing a good Christmas story is enough to put you in a better mood. Instagram Website Happy Holidays from the Stew...

Today's discussion leads to the question:   How can God still be good, even when bad things happen?   Author Jess Kayhart shares her personal story of loss and how she was able to turn towards God and not away from Him during the most painful point of her life. Jess shares key moments of her traumatic childhood, including being involved in a tragic accident that took the life of Penny, her stepmom...

Do you ever feel like God is not near you when you're suffering? God's love is enough!  Host Rebecca Stewart discusses the topic of the goodness of God and how His love is enough during your trials.  We all have seasons when things aren't going our way. Some of these seasons can be particularly difficult, such as seasons of grief. Rebecca lost her mother two years ago, although it feels like it ju...

Author Rebecca Stewart discusses the complexity of the world today, how to receive God's love and in turn pass that love forward to others. 

This is a follow-up to the previous episode, for this episode I let God say what he wanted to say. I hope you will find comfort in the message of this episode. We all have tough times, and in these times we must turn to the Lord first. 

A simple discussion about how Christians can pray for Israel. How we can continue to hear God's voice, and carry out our purpose while history unfolds before our eyes. 

Join me on a three-minute prayer meditation where we heal a relationship causing strife. Have you heard of "let go and let God?" but didn't know how to apply it in your life? In today's short episode you will be guided on just that.  Click below to watch Pastor Shane's sermon: https://www.firstfree.org/media?sapurl=LytqNnNiL2xiL21pLysycDdyaHM0P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHA...

Today's guest on the CPC podcast is business and personal coach Melissa Schultz. Melissa is dedicated to empowering women to crush the lies they believe and find true success. She partners with God on a daily basis, and with HIM she helps many women gain clarity, courage, healing, and breakthrough from the fear, anxiety, overwhelm, and lies that we can all believe. She created an Imposter Syndrome...

Rebecca Stewart shares the story of losing her mom and how even though she knew her mom was declining, the death was still a shock to her. Have you recently lost someone close to you? This episode is for you. There is no wrong or right way to grieve. But through faith and community we can support one another. To learn more about Cheering Past Challenges check us out on instagram and facebook.  To...

Lisa David Olson is a humorist speaker, author, podcaster and performer who shares how humor saved her life. Her interactive style and 'improv for real life' message demonstrates how humor is healthy and is a cohesive human connector. Her platforms include sharing a message of surviving childhood trauma as well as using her two decades of improvisation and performing, to coach teams for the workpl...

This week's episode features Dr. Heather Browne, a mother, widow, and optimist. Dr.  Heather   Browne PsyD, LMFT helps people recognize the power of communication. It is one of our most important skills that we have, and yet we don't consider our understanding, approach, belief, and therefore, miss our possibilities. Living with a paranoid schizophrenic mother gave Dr. Heather a unique and powerfu...

Grab your tissue boxes for this raw and real conversation with Kathleen Brock. Kathleen Brock is a mother of two children, a best-selling author on Amazon, and a professional within the pharmaceutical industry. Kathleen lost her amazing husband to suicide when their first child was only 9 months old. From this point on, she began a journey to help others afflicted with losing a loved one to suicid...

Today we will be discussing grief, particularly anticipatory grief. Jocelyn shares her personal grief story about her beloved father who developed dementia symptoms. Jocelyn illustrates the journey of loving someone during their cognitive decline, and how that painful experience changed her forever. Jocelyn emphasizes the importance of leaning on the community in the wake of tragedy.  Rev. Jocelyn...

Join me as I journey through the rough waters of grief with my guest Jennifer Hyer. Jennifer Hyer is a mom of 5, who recently lost her mom to Alzheimer's and went through the tragedy of a house fire shortly after.   In this episode, Jennifer talks about her personal grief story, how her grief rocked her faith, and how she learned to cope with it in her new normal.  Check out Cheering Past Challeng...