Make Life Matter

This episode is a celebration and heartfelt farewell as we wrap up the Make Life Matter podcast. In this deeply personal conversation, Angela reflects on the unexpected journey of the show and the immense gratitude she feels for each listener who has joined her. Angela shares that she never planned to start a podcast, but it has been a tremendous gift in her life, filling her with purpose and conn...

Do you ever struggle to believe in God’s promises, especially when there seems to be a delay? Shannon Popkin invites us to be shaped by God’s promises in the waiting in, Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith? This six-week Bible study explores the life of Sarah in Genesis 12-21 and offers helpful commentary, practical illustrations, moving stories, and heart-searching ques...

Do you often feel stuck battling the same fears, temptations, lies, and doubts, wondering if you’ll ever overcome them? Does it seem as if you’re in that battle alone? Author Judy Dunagan has been there. In The Loudest Roar, you’ll marvel at the power, majesty, and authority of our Lord Jesus and learn how to stand in the unshakable victory He’s already won for you.

It’s fall, and some of us are experiencing empty nest. Some parents cryand others celebrate. You may face crazy emotions—good and bad, happy and sad, and everything in between. None of these emotions are wrong. Edie Melson shows you how to turn to God for help with Soul Care When the Nest is Empty. Edie Melson has walked through the empty nest season several times and in several ways—from sending...

Your prayers may be desperate, but you don’t have to be. In life’s darkest moments, Christians often wonder if their prayers only bounce back from the ceiling. When desperation strikes, is it possible to exchange panicked pleas for powerful peace? Author Rachel Wojo answers this question in her new book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life’s Darkest Moments. Rachel Wojo is an...

How do we stop the cycle of comparison, especially for teenage girls? Lee Nienhaus, co-author of Comparison Girl , helps us identify the lies holding us hostage to comparison and live in freedom. Lee Nienhuis is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher whose love for the Lord and the Word is contagious. With a heart for Inductive Bible Study and missions, she speaks domestically and abroad communicat...

While it’s important to be uncompromising when we communicate the truth, Scripture also calls us to speak the truth with love. But in a world that seems as hostile as ever, how do we do that? How do we stand firmly in what we believe and build rock solid and loving relationships when we differ on the essentials? On things of eternal significance? Lindsey Medenwaldt, (MA, JD, MPA) author of Bridge...

Like so many, Julie Sunne found herself asking how she could trust God for good when everything looked so wrong. As difficult personal circumstances of miscarriage and disability began to sow seeds of doubt and fear, she found hope in exploring the attributes of God. Through her book, "Sometimes I Forget," Julie invites Christians into a journey of intimate connection with God amid life's challeng...

The world is a scary place. Focusing on the mess can paralyze us with fear. Grace Fox wants us to live courageously and freely, and one way we can do this is by anchoring our souls in the truth of who God is. In her new book, “Names of God: Living Unafraid,” Grace, a career missionary and Bible teacher, inspires hope, courage and transformation through God’s Word...with a dash of adventure. gracef...

Do you want to share your God-story with greater confidence? Do you want to embrace evangelism with enthusiasm rather than obligation? Babbie Mason is a global faith leader, two-time Dove Award-winner, Grammy-nominated recording artist and songwriter, Bible teacher and host of the television show, Babbie’s House. Babbie continues her mission of evangelism with her new book, inspired by one of her...

“How do we create and strengthen Christ-centered community as women in a culture that is increasingly more divisive and driven by comparison?” No matter what God calls us to in life, we were never called to do it alone. Ministry, and life, can be lonely. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Angela shares three key insights from her recent panel discussion at Speak Up. If you’re an established fem...

Amber Cullum is the host of the top ranked Grace Enough podcast. She is a youth coordinator at her church and a leading voice among communicators. She helps us embrace practices of sabbath, gratitude so we can experience a deeper relationship with Christ and more meaningful relationships with others. Graceenoughpodcast.com

Before founding ARMS, Abuse Recovery Ministry Services, Stacey Womack said all the wrong things to a family member who was in an abusive relationship. Stacey brings over two decades of experience supporting domestic violence survivors and promoting change for those who have chosen controlling or abusive behavior. In her new book, On the Frontlines of Abuse: Strategies for the Faith Community, she...

There are more female professionals in the workforce than ever. But working women are also time-starved, stressed, and tired. And they often feel alone in their professional struggles. If you're trying to do a million things at once and feel like you're not doing any of them well, you're not alone. Mentor and longtime corporate leader Peggy Bodde views work as sacred and has invested her life in s...

What would it look like if women truly embraced God’s purpose for their lives? A sought-after international speaker and Christian minister, Kim Maas empowers women to step boldly into their roles of leadership in the kingdom. The author of the brand new book, “Finding Our Muchness,” Kim helps us to: Discover how women in Scripture give us confidence in God’s purpose for us Understand the pivotal r...

How do we guard the ministry God has entrusted to us? How do we choose community over competition? I sit down with Laura Acuna to talk about soul care, sisterhood, and the Communicators’ Collective Retreat. Laura Acuna is a speaker, author, Bible teacher, podcast host and co-founder of Sisters in Faith Ministries. She is the author of Still Becoming and a life coach, as well as a really good frien...

Men fill an important role as fathers, husbands, and friends. How can we best honor them and express what they mean to us? What do we do if we have a difficult relationship with our father? In this episode, three generations offer their unique perspective through their new book, I Love You, Dad!: Words To Honor and Humor You.” 14-year-old William Daniel, his mother Blythe Daniel, and grandmother H...

If the burden of life feels too heavy to handle, maybe you’re carrying something you were never meant to carry alone. Joël Malm is the founder of Summit Leaders where he uses outdoor adventure and leadership coaching to help people find their calling and pursue a vision for their lives. His expeditions have taken him around the world to places like Mt. Kilimanjaro, Grand Canyon and Machu Picchu. H...

Give yourself permission to slow down. Jodi H. Grubbs is a slow-living advocate, the podcast host of Our Island in the City, and author of the new book, Live Slowly – A Gentle Invitation to Exhale. In this episode, Jodi offers slow-living shifts and ways to care for your soul by creating a path away from burnout and toward restoration. Jodi and I talk about the necessity for rest and relationships...

Tis the season of graduations and celebrations! Yet, sometimes, unexpected emotions creep in with change. Today I’m sharing a devotion from “Astounded,” Letters from a Lonely Laundry Basket and giving three keys to help encourage you when something shifts your normal. LINKS TO HELP YOU MAKE LIFE MATTER: Purchase your copy of “Astounded” or listen on audiobook at angeladonadio.com/astounded Connect...

Rahab’s story is the stuff of Hollywood movies and romance novels. Once you’ve heard the perspective from Shadia Hrichi on Rahab, you’ll never read this Bible story the same way again. Shadia is a passionate Bible teacher and awarded-winning author who loves to see lives transformed by the power of God’s Word. You’ll be captivated by her powerful personal testimony and God’s heart for redemption r...

Do you ever feel unsure of God’s call on your life or unsettled by what you see around you? Few people understand these emotions more than Priscilla. I recently walked in her shoes through Greece and Turkey, and I’m sharing one of the most impactful moments here today. We’ll discover… How Priscilla encourages us to love without limits and embrace God’s call on our lives. How this story makes all t...

Jennifer Rothschild became blind at age fifteen and now helps others live beyond limits. Jennifer is a nationally known author, speaker and Bible study teacher who has written 17 books, including the bestsellers “Lessons I Learned in the Dark,” and Me, Myself and Lies”. She recently released her 7th video-based Bible study, “Take Courage: A Study of Haggai.” She’s also host of the 4:13 Podcast wit...

On this week's podcast, Angela shares one of her most powerful teachings.

At the age of thirteen, Serena Dyksen was raped, pregnant, and taken to an abortion clinic that would later make national news because the abortionist hoarded 2411 babies in this clinic. Abortion was supposed to be the answer after Serena’s trauma, but instead, it tore her family apart and nearly destroyed her life. At the lowest point with drugs and alcohol, Serena had an encounter that changed e...