Bold Mercies

As promised, here is the summer bonus episode with Ronna! I pray this episode is like a deep breath of fresh air! Happy summering!!

I'm happy to bring you a special episode as we wrap up Season 4: Mentoring Moments with Ronna Bauman. Ronna has been my beloved mentor for over 20 years, and today I'm lending her to you! You submitted the questions, and she answered the call. Glad you are here! Join us!

Life arrives at our doorstep in unexpected waves of joys, disappointment, happiness and disaster. Such is the case in today's story with Jennifer. One late night in May of 2022 Jennifer received a phone call that no mother wants to receive. Her son was in a hiking accident and the Doctors did not think he was going to live. Join us as we listen to God's tender care through the roller coa...

Kylie White had a degenerative eye disease that left her nearly blind. But God prompted her heart to pray for healing, and brought her a group of friends who gathered around her and brought her request to the Father. And He healed her sight! I am so honored to share this story! Join us! If you haven't ordered your Mother's Day gift, I have a great idea. You can order her a custom painted...

I'm honored to share Cheryl Dudek's story with you. Cheryl is the Director of Center Operations at her local Pregnancy Care Center, but has held many roles in this center where she has worked for nearly 30 years! Many decades ago, she felt trapped due to  an expected pregnancy and made a decision to have an abortion. In this tender story she shares how God spiritually resurrected her sou...

I'm so happy to share Monica Sullivan's story with you today. Like me, Monica is a military spouse. She has been married for 19 years and has 4 beautiful children. Today Monica and I have a candid conversations about all the ups and down of military life. It is a fun conversation! Join us!

Tammy Doci is my guest today on the podcast. As a college student, Tammy was among one of the first groups of Christians entering Albania after Communism collapsed. She went with CRU on a summer project and saw many people come to know Jesus. Later, she returned as an international missionary with CRU, where she ministered to college students, took the Jesus Film into Albanian villages, and fell i...

Fabiola Jara has worked with college students for over 20 years. Her heart full of love and faith shine so brightly in today's episode. You will be emboldened and encouraged to join God in His mission to share the good news of Jesus' salvation. Join us!

Carly has 3 children, all with different chronic illnesses. Parenting for her can be lonely and isolating, yet also overflowing with rewards. Today we chat about what she has learned about God, her favorite scriptures, and the tools she uses to maintain strength and perseverance.  We are glad you are here! Join us!

God brings beauty from ashes and redeems the shattered parts of our lives. Rachel is living testament to this. She shares her story of betrayal and abandonment, and the pillars of healing God has used to redeem the brokenness. Join us!

When we feel the Holy Spirit's nudge, we have a choice. We can either say no, perhaps out of fear, intimidation, or a risk of the unknown, or, we can choose to say yes. And what if our yes leads to a rich harvest of grace and goodness? 7 years ago the Lord nudged Melissa Mitchell to begin ministering to refugees. She said yes, and a beautiful harvest followed. What began as a nudge has opened...

Rachel grew up in a Muslim family in Indonesia. But one evening after dinner a business partner told Rachel about Jesus' love. Rachel heard Jesus' promise to always take care of her, and she followed Him. You will love this power-packed testimony. Join us!

Behind every foster child is a hurting, and often traumatized family. Stacy Mcdowell has had 13 foster kids in 4 years, and with each one her heart is focused on caring for the family and the child. Her sacrificial love is an inspiration.

I pray that the stories shared on the podcast this episode will serve to embolden your faith! Welcome to Season 4.

We are almost to the end of Season 3! Today we take a pause and look back on the faithfulness of God. We take the moment to look at a few of our favorite clips and words of hope. Then, if you have a few moments, look back on your own year and remember all of God's faithful goodness in your own life. We are glad you are here! Join us!

When Melinda's daughter came to her and told her she was having same sex attraction, Melinda said she wishes there was a manual. Well I think this conversation with Melinda is as close to manual as you will get. We talk about the importance of listening, how to deal with Mom guilt, and entrusting our children to God. You will love every word she says. Join us!

Today I have a Mom and daughter duo on the podcast! Beth, and her daughter Jessi, are with us to tell the story of loosing their son and brother to childhood cancer. This story is so full of honest conversation and unbridled hope! I know that you will be encouraged by listening. Join us!

I have the honor to share this tender story from Suzanne Arrison! Suzanne described her younger years as a "lifetime of wondering." So, as a young woman, Suzanne set out on a journey to find her Birth Mom. She had no idea where this journey would take her, but she prayed often and swung the doors of her heart open to the possibilities of all that might be found in the unknown.  I was so...

Three years ago Ms Nettie lost her precious son. He had battled alcohol addiction, and finally succumbed to a liver that did not function properly any longer. As Nettie and her husband kept watch as their son slipped into eternity, they stood as witnesses to miracle after miracle beside their son's deathbed. Nettie and I chat about surrender, how to wade through of the fog of grief, and advic...

It's good to be back after a 3 week Spring Break. I hope this writing encourages you to live in your Belovedness. You are seen and known and oh, so loved!

I believe stories have power. Stories help us traverse a mountain path to richer pastures, and free our hearts to see grander beauty. While the goal of my podcast is to interview faith-filled women who will never hold a "platform," sometimes the women I interview go on to put their stories in writing. I'm proud of Carmen and the life work she and her husband Trent have done in their...

Today I am welcoming Karen Springs back on the podcast. Karen lived for 15 years in Ukraine, returning home almost 3 years ago. Since then she has visited every year, including this past summer. In our conversation we talk about how the Ukrainian church helped build her faith, the flourishing of believers under significant trials, and how best to pray for the persecuted and war torn countries of t...

In a time and slice of history dependent upon virtual connections more than real friendships, we need more stories like this! Faye is a faithful servant of Jesus who spends her time and energy investing in relationships. In particular, women whose suffering is longterm. They are not having a bad day, they are having a hard month, or, a few hard years. As you will hear today, Faye encourages these...

I want to take a moment to honor Carli Streifel who has spent the last 20 years teaching in public schools, and the last (almost) 3 years teaching through Covid. She is a servant-hearted hero! As Carli began to see the distress of teachers around her, she established a support group in her home. We chat about what led her to start this group, the importance of a Kingdom mindset, and even what to t...

Debbie Schmidt is here to talk with us about the ups and downs, twists and turns of being in ministry alongside her husband. Not to mention, she shares some very tender encouragement with us! It feels like taking a refreshing breath! We are glad that you are here! Join us!