Encouragement Cafe

September 25, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Life is a gift, but it's often a far cry from normal. Luann and Holly discuss the importance of resting in God's care no matter what life throws our way.

September 18, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Ever feel worn down by the monotony or the responsibilities of life? Life gets serious, but God gifted us with the ability to laugh and to play. Rachel and Luann wonder, "Is that what's missing in our days?"

September 11, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Crisis fatigue is a real thing and we're all susceptible to burnout. Luann and Rachel share several tips for how to handle life when you feel you're hitting a wall.

September 4, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen It's time… are you ready to make your list? Luann and Rachel talk about the power of encouraging others, especially those who have made a positive impact on your life.

August 28, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Debbie Lamm A lot of good can happen in 300 days. Luann sits down with author Debbie Lamm to discuss the power of recognizing all the good we so often overlook. Debbie’s book “300 Days: Out of the Dark Night Into Life” is available on Amazon.

August 21, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Do you need an escape from 2020? Luann and Holly talk about the joys of listing the good in our lives, even when times are tough.

August 7, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Do you have a green thumb? Rachel and Luann talk about all the spiritual lessons that come from watching things grow.

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July 17, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Social distancing got you down? Craving some normalcy? Trouble sleeping? Rachel and Luann seek sanity while living life in "quarantine."

July 10, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Maria Drayton How well do you truly know Him? Luann sits down with special guest and author Maria Drayton to discuss her inspirational book, "To Know Him" available at https://www.mariadrayton.com/books.

June 26, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Tired? Fed up? Worn out? Luann and Holly find inspiration in the Book of James.

June 19, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Doesn't God promise not to let too many hard things hit us at once? Luann and Rachel discuss coping strategies for when life's problems are piling up.

June 12, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Are life's hardships bringing you down? Luann and Holly discuss the importance of checking our thinking and reflecting Christ's light when times are tough.

May 29, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Going Over The Hill - Is 50 the new 40? Luann and Rachel discuss crow's feet, the spaghetti box, making peace with your age, and living a full life.

May 22, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Nobody's perfect, so why do we try so hard to pretend otherwise? Luann and Holly explore the self-destructive behavior of seeking perfection in a less than perfect world.

May 15, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Sometimes life doesn't go to plan. Luann and Rachel discuss how to embrace and respond to the failures that come our way.

May 8, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen The best teams and organizations are a collection of people who have very different personalities and gifts. Luann and Rachel discuss the importance of embracing what makes each of us uniquely different.

April 17, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen There are two competing sayings: "Many hands make light work," and "If you want something done right, do it yourself." Luann and Rachel realize both are sometimes true, as they discuss how God calls us to work together in community.

April 10, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Can You Hear Me Now? Adventures in Miscommunication - laugh with Luann and Rachel over some funny miscommunications and learn why listening carefully is so hard to do, yet such an important skill.

April 3, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen We all try to project that perfect image from time to time. Luann and Rachel talk and laugh about how we sometimes get it wrong… and why it's okay.

March 27, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Chances are your world is a bit upside down right now. Luann and Holly discuss how the little things in life can make all the difference in your relationship with God and others.

March 20, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen The younger generation has discovered the classic television show "Golden Girls", but what does it mean? Luann and Rachel discuss what lasting friendships look like and why the next generation is watching.

In The Valley - March 13, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton We have all been in the valley at one time or another. Luann and Holly talk about the ups and downs of life and how to escape the pits we sometimes find ourselves in.

February 28, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen When we look back in our life's past, what do we see? Are we necessarily proud of everything that we have done? For most of us, the answer would be no. In fact, some of us let our past decisions define who we are. This week, join Luann and Rachel at the table as we share life together. May we be reminded that our past does not define us. It is...

Abigail's Choice - February 21, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Does it ever seem that the other person acts so selfishly that they don't deserve your kindness, or acts so foolishly that they don't deserve any grace? That would be Abigail's husband Nabal. Luann and Rachel talk about what we can learn from looking at how Abigail lived with a person like that.