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Healy E. Ikerd is a mother, author and licensed professional counselor. Her book "Changing Your Feelings". The title is self-explanatory, but the application is not so always so simple. The way that anxiety--excessive thoughts or worry--can manifest itself in physical symptoms and limiting mindsets, becoming like a weed in a garden if not handled swiftly and correctly.   Usually, anxiety...

As a pastor's kid, Sarah Groen was well acquainted with discussions of tithing in the church. But is it possible that God desires more from us than just to tithe 10% of our income and do what we will with the rest? Worldliness, greed, selfishness, and motivations outside of God's individual plan for us can actually keep us bound in our financial life. For some reason, money is an area of...

The weight of trauma is heavy. Even as time moves on after a hard situation--and we may think we've moved on, too--dealing with the damage in the aftermath is crucial to true healing. PJ Victor encountered Jesus in early childhood, when she experienced continuous abuse at the hands of her mother's drug-dealing clients. While navigating the various obstacles of life, she realized that she...

18 years into pastoral ministry, Michael Acker spontaneously got hired into one of the Fortune 500 companies in the executive world. He wrote a massively successful book on public speaking and authored several more, and he went into full-time corporate training. Last year, he realized he wanted to combine his ministry expertise with his corporate expertise, two worlds that do not traditionally int...

If anyone knows dogs are man's best friend, it's Rachel Shirley. Rachel has a very unique, yet much needed ministry: as a grief counselor, she walks people through the loss of their pet. Since she was very young, Rachel has always had a love for animals. Today, refers to her beloved boxers as her "fur babies". While her love for animals is intrinsic to her personality, Rachel o...

Stéphanie Rousselle, founder of Gospel Spice Ministries, grew up staunchly atheist. "Religiously atheist", she jokes. In her native France, the general attitude toward religion is one of condescending contempt. Much of Europe is post-modern, therefore much of society is "post-God". As a teenager, Stéphanie spent time as a foreign exchange student with a family in the United Sta...

We live in a world rife with distractions. With so many voices seeking to pull us in every which direction, how can we know which voices to listen to, and which to disregard?   Missionary Shawn Paul, currently serving in Central America with his wife, has learned the necessity of cultivating an intimate relationship with God. He makes the reference of the precision of a flight path: pilots must fo...

In a world of body modification, dieting and extreme health practices, personal trainer Amy Connell's fitness approach is a holistic one. She encourages parents to talk to their teens about eating, exercise and empowered health. Specifically geared towards teenage girls, Amy's book " uses the concept of the C.O.R.E.: "C" stands for "calling", as we are called by...

Stephanie R. Weber is a writer, adventure-seeker, new grandmother and single mom. Stef has raised her two children, aged 26 and 17, all on her own for almost 15 years. Seeking support as a single income parent, Stef felt God calling her to be a voice of advocacy for other single parents in the church, but she consistently felt misunderstood and belittled by the Christians there. While she was phys...

Author Angela’s love for Italy began when she and her husband went to Italy on their honeymoon. The country captivated her, and became the inspiration behind a work of fiction Angela began to write set in Tuscany. To authenticate her characters, she decided to take another trip to a tiny Tuscan town. It was there, off the beaten path, that Angela experienced unprecedented inspiration and creativit...

Loss is a natural part of life, but the loss of a child is the most excruciating, unnatural loss one can endure.   In the '90s, Author Carole Sluski was a divorced mother of two young adults, and on the verge of marrying her new fiancé. During this happy and bustling time, tragedy struck. Her daughter Paula passed away from complications from a pulmonary embolism. Thus began Carole's har...

Near death experiences can be both daunting and intriguing. As believers, we can take comfort in these testimonies knowing that there truly is eternal life with our Creator at the end of our life on earth. Who can forget that precious little boy Colton Burpo, who recounted his story of going to heaven and coming back on every news outlet and even published a book and produced a movie about his ast...

As a mother of five and a grandmother of fifteen,  author Karen Whiting has plenty of experience parenting.  Karen's goal is to help grow wholesome families who embrace their faith.  The Institute for Family Studies has concluded that shared prayer is the most powerful predictor of both relationship quality between family members and faith retention in children. Family devotional time explori...

Narcissism is defined as a psychological disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of grandiosity, arrogance and entitlement. Guest Dana Stuedemann warns us that these characteristics are more than mildly off-putting: they can cause immense suffering.    Having experienced abuse in childhood, Dana found herself ill equipped to discern what a healthy romantic relationship should look like.  Wh...

Do you have trouble quieting your busy mind and establishing healthy sleep habits? Studies show that the average American does not get enough sleep. Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a sleep specialist who grew up with a negative connotation around rest. Working all the time was the norm and expectation, which only grew more intense throughout med school and after having children. She became very anxious...

Humans are not simply biological creatures. We are holistically robust, and just as we were created to need water and air, we also have spiritual needs. Pastor Cory Rosenke has a book called "The Magnetic Heart of God: Understanding the 5 Cravings of the Soul". Cory's theory asserts that these 5 cravings have been placed in us purposefully by God to ultimately draw us back to Him. T...

Do you ever struggle with how to show support to a loved one in mourning? Today's guest Julie Lynn Ashley is a thanatologist: a specialist dedicated to better understanding death, grief, and loss. She offers us the practical do's and don'ts of supporting a bereaved person, and offers insight into the stages and types of grief. We must learn to sit with someone in what Julie Lynn cal...

We spend so much time in school learning about geometry, world history and grammar. All these subjects are necessary and fascinating, but wouldn't it have been  immensely helpful to study the intricacies of interpersonal relationships? Today's guest, relationship coach Cristie Cerniglia had to navigate through the fracturing of one of the most vital relationships in her life at a young a...

Do you ever feel stagnant and unfulfilled, like you aren't using all the gifts and talents God has given you? There was a time when today's guest Carrie Baker felt the same way. With the all-encompassing tasks of a working mom, she felt too busy managing to her primary responsibilities to tune in with herself and develop the skills to cultivate more for God.    Sometimes, we shy away fro...

Marriage isn't just for mere companionship; God intends our marriages to thrive! However in the daily mundane, working on your marriage can be the last thing on your mind. This lack of intention can cause couples to slowly drift apart. Leslie and her husband have a marriage ministry called Heart Call, where they encourage couples to reconnect in God-honoring ways. Leslie strongly believes tha...

Why does it seem like when one thing goes wrong in our life, it creates a domino effect? In seasons of chaos and heartache, we often feel uprooted and confused. Jennie Denney went through such a season of pain in her life where isolation fostered the lie that she was alone and not good enough. She asserts that it is vital to allow God to sit with us in our pain to keep the lies of the enemy at bay...

When we think of self-care, vacation and a day at the spa may come to mind. While these activities certainly soothe our bodies, what can we do to soothe the mind and soul? Do you struggle to take the time to process difficult emotions? In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to allow our inner thought life to fall to the wayside, eventually leading to burnout and despair.  Janice Mc...

Do you ever feel like you don't know how to help those who are brokenhearted? What should I say? Is there anything I can do to take away their pain? At times we may want to run away because we don't know what to do or say. Other times, we dive in with the person but feel overwhelmed by their pain.  After years of being a youth pastor, Brenda Seefeldt started Larger Story Virtual Church....

What is one of the hardest transitions you have ever had? These can be challenging times. Loneliness. Feeling lost and insecure. Not having roots. Feeling stupid because you can't do things and get places. These are just some of the feelings we can have during times of transition. Our guest, Wendy Zahorjanski understands our struggles. As a missionary, she has had many transitions. She curren...

Too bad there is not a spray we can use to make us divorce-proof! Marriage is not easy and requires a lot of work. However, by God's grace and following some practical counsel, we can have a more joyful, harmonious, and joyful marriage. Veronica Sutherland calls herself the divorce-proof coach from Jamaica. Listen to today's podcast to hear five of her practical strategies to have a heal...