Have You Not Heard?

Today I have my teacher friend, Elizabeth is with us. We talk generically, out of respect for students, about what is going on in her school regarding gender identity. What are the kids wrestling with? What are they talking about? How as a teacher does she address issues? How does the school handle things? Based on her daily interactions with teens, Elizabeth has practical tips and "how to's" when...

Parenting is hard. Life is hard. Put those two together and what's a parent to do? Meet Jessica and Travis, two of my favorite people, period; but also they are wonderful examples of bible believing, truth loving, compassionate parents. They admittedly are not perfect, yet they have a deep relationship with The Perfect One (Jesus) and His word. This is what has guided them on this high call of par...

One of my favorite preacher friends is back with us:)! Lisa unabashedly, in humility, speaks Truth in love. And that's what we are going to do today. I've asked her back (check her out on episode #11) to chat with me about the Bible and gender. She gives us a crash course on the Biblical worldview regarding gender, and then we discuss the day's issues. Listen in as we wrestle with the...

It is May and Mental Health Awareness month. I can’t think of anything better to focus on than our teens. I always loved working with teens, because I felt it was preventive medicine for their future. We have all heard the concerning statistics of how mental health issues are rising in teens. Suicide, anxiety and depression have skyrocketed (If you haven’t listened to my Episode #80 on "Hope for t...

Kasey is an author, personal trainer, wife and mom of 2. She is passionate about helping others walk by faith! Her new devotional, "Aligned: Returning to God's Perfect Peace in an Anxious World" is so spot on for what many are dealing with today! ANXIETY! Kasey has been through her own journey of finding God' peace and rest through the anxiety's of life and pursuit of worth....

Marilou is the Director of FCA Cheer, a mom, grandma, friend, and awesome tennis player. She also has a passion and zeal that comes through her personal relationship with Christ. Listen in and get a dose of Marilou's excitement for life, Jesus and FCA Cheer. Be sure to listen to the end, because just like an epic sports game, the best stuff comes in the last minutes. Be sure to like, share and...

This is not a topic that we want to delve into, but if there is anyone to jump in it with, it's Christy. Her personal testimony of life abundant after sex trafficking and trauma, points us to the hope and healing that is possible. There is freedom and there is healing after sexual abuse. Grab a friend, and listen in. Be sure to like and share this episode. Who knows who might listen to it and find...

God is bringing light into the dark around the world. Today, my friend Carolyn, who happens to be an amazing Pastor, is sharing her experience and knowledge of what is happening in our midst. If you are weighed down by what's wrong with our world, this will encourage you. Carolyn's message will inspire you to 'dig deep your wells' with Jesus. Revival starts in our hearts and goes forth from there....

Friendship is a gift from God. And it takes all of God's resources to grow them, keep them healthy and thriving over time. It started in the Garden of Eden, as God created Adam and Eve for relationship with Himself and each other. It continues throughout the Bible narrative; David and Jonathan; Ruth and Naomi; Jesus and Mary, Martha and Lazarus, to name a few. And we were left to carry on the lega...

It's been 'a minute', but here's the second part that I promised you! Listen in as I share more from the teachings I gleaned from Spiritual Director in 2001. If you didn't get a chance to listen to the first part in August 25th, 2022, Episode 90, please do. This episode will make more since if you go:)!  What is enslaving us? What is keeping us from believing our true identity in Christ, as a belo...

Marc is back sharing his years of personal and pastoral experiences regarding the habit of journaling. Listen in as he speaks about how this process can benefit body, soul and spirit. He gives us a sneak peak into his book which helps build the skills necessary to journal. He talks about what it is and what it isn't. I found the book to be a practical guide with a grace-led experience. There are n...

What a joy to hear the deep faith coming from a 20 year old man. Caleb shares how life events have shaped his faith and view of the world. He also gives us wisdom in relating the Gospel  to his age group - the Gen Zers. We even discuss the Russian/Ukrainian war. Whether you are a life long Christian, a new believer or a seeker, I think you will enjoy and gain insight from our chat. Grab a friend a...

What a treat to have Kacina Hewell with us today. She is a Mom, wife, entrepreneur and follower of Jesus. Kacina is swimming 'upstream' in our current culture by pursuing her passion of being a stay at home Mom. She also has found time to start her own business. Grab a friend and listen in as we chat about faith, family, business and life.  For more information about "Better To Give Gifts" ch...

Pastor Carolyn Moore is back! Talking with Carolyn is always a treat. Her passion for Jesus and the body of Christ is palpable. Her honesty and encouragement are refreshing. And she has great wisdom from her journey on the 'road less traveled' for women. Men also will benefit from this conversation. So grab your people, pull up a chair, lace up your walking shoes or start the car, and listen...

Great to back with ya'll! I've missed you. Today we are chatting about hearing from the Great "I AM". God is enough. Sufficient. All complete. And more than able to help us in our inadequacies. We also chat about how He purposely gave us imperfections (yup, you heard that right), out of His love for us. I share my experience of 'hearing' personally from the the Great I AM and how it impacted me, a...

Joyce Heard is back!  I know you are excited. She is here to challenge and edify us with the questions: What are you doing with your tongue? With the words that you speak? Are we building up or breaking down? Are we harming or helping? Discouraging or encouraging? Are we speaking words that bring darkness or light? What our world needs now more than ever are words that bring life. And Joyce s...

Even more, tragedy has happened in the world since we chatted last. I want to share more hope and healing in the midst of this. I am sharing wisdom from "A Grace Disguised" by Jerry Sittser. And, of course, from the word of God. Share, like, and tell a friend. Let's share hope and healing amid these awful tragedies. John 16:33 “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on ear...

Where are my procrastinators out there? Whoop Whoop! I am the Queen procrastinator and normally all goes well with that method. But (sigh) every once and while it catches up with me:)! But hopefully my Plan B is God's Plan A and this short reflection will edify you and encourage you in the Lord. I pray, maybe even bring healing to your soul, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Don't forget to he...

I think you will find this spiritual practice shared by Marc to be a great resource. It is deeply personal to him and you can tell. Some of our best downloads from God through Holy Spirit come in our darkest days. They are intended to bless others, and Marc sure has. Enjoy our chat and invite a friend to join in with you. And will you help me get this word out? If you like, share and rate the...

Happy Good Friday. Today we have part two of our Maundy Thursday episode. Thank you for your patience as I managed my stress well:)! Let's learn from the One who endured stress like no other, and thrived through it. For the list of the 12 stress management tips, please see the show notes from yesterday's episode. 4-14-22. Blessings! 

Maundy Thursday. The day of great distress and agony for Jesus. What an amazing day to look at how the One who was stressed beyond anything we could ever imagine being stressed by, handled it. This marks the day of the display of servant hood and foretelling of what was to come, with Jesus washing the Disciples feet and His agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the garden, He pours out His heart,...

What you think becomes a belief, and your belief drives your feelings and actions. These lead to behaviors. And eventually, influence your destiny. Joy, encouragement, and hope from God’s truths are superpowers for our souls and insulate us against the wear and tear from the hardships and darkness that are swirling around us. You can learn to access How do we obtain this joy and hope and keep it w...

Today we have the great pleasure of hearing wisdom from a young Mom. Autumn was a childhood friend of my daughter's and spent many nights at our home. What a joy to see the Lord working in her life and the point she is today. Parenting out of strength and hope from God's word and empowerment. She uses Deuteronomy 6: 5-9 as a guideline in her parenting. You will gain wisdom, practical tips and be i...

In the middle of a worldwide crisis, talking about awe, resilience, and PTG is more important than ever due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We need to combat the fear trying to take over our hearts and minds, whether it's covid crisis, racial injustices, political unrest, wars, and the effects of these wars. What we have is a spiritual battle—a battle over our faith. One of the main tactics ou...

Did you know there is a science of awe? Really, there is. Science keeps pointing us to what God has said is true. Both lead us to help for our mental health and positive effects for healing from trauma.  I share research and tips for healing the body, soul and spirit. Invite a friend. And share on your social media so more people can receive the healing and hope that good sound psycholog...