Living the Reclaimed Life

Send us Fan Mail When you are facing something that seems too big, or you don't feel qualified for, what is your response?  In this episode, we are going to look at three things that we can do in any situation when we aren't sure if God is really calling us to the challenge before us. If this podcast is an encouragement to you, would you partner with us to spread the message of hope and...

Send us Fan Mail When you think of the word unity, what do you think? How do we unify as the Church for community and connection? How do we unify spiritual issues and psychological issues? Join me for this thought-provoking conversation with Veteran, Pastor, Biblical Counselor, and Author, Peter Martin. You can find Peter's book, The Fellowship of Suffering: Finding Healing From Trauma Throug...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt invisible?  Each day, you give of yourself to your family, your work, and your friends. Yet have you ever wondered if they truly see YOU, not for what you DO but for WHO you are?  Have you ever wondered if God sees you?  For this episode, I am sharing a sermon I gave a couple of years ago on Mother’s Day, whether you have children or not, I believe that you will...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a worship leader? There is a delicate balance between performance and creating an environment for people to be able to experience God.  In this episode, Angela shares how surrendering is such an important part of being a worship leader. Stay connected with Angela>> Listen to The Kingdom Daughters Podcast Stay connected to Angela o...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you discover that there are places in your story that needs healing? How does that process begin? What can you expect as you pursue wholeness? In today’s episode, Katie Tramonte vulnerably shares the process that the Lord walked her through as she found deep healing and freedom in her story. I believe the insight Katie shares will encourage us in our healing jo...

Send us Fan Mail Has God ever placed a dream in your heart that felt too big? Maybe you didn’t know where or how to start? Or didn’t feel qualified for the call? Joy Ellerbe has been there. She has battled those thoughts also and now she is powerfully encouraging and equipping the body of Christ to step out of our comfort zones and get those God-sized dreams accomplished.  Today we are talking abo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered, "What is so good about Good Friday?" It is the day that Jesus was crucified. Why is that good? In this episode, we are going to dive into scripture and see how God constantly pursues us and provides a way for connection where there was once separation. We hope you enjoy this episode! You can email us at connect@reclaimedstory.com For your own stud...

Send us Fan Mail One of the things that we champion is people who make a difference in the lives of others. Erin Olson and Tucson Student Ministries step into the lives of students through performing arts and honest conversations around topics such as anxiety, drugs, mental health, and more.  She is a pioneer in Tucson who has a heart not only for teens but to equip parents as we enter into unknow...

Send us Fan Mail We live in a hustle culture, that tells us to go. go. go. Accomplish more, when you achieve all the things, maybe,  you will have done enough to earn God's love. Friends, that couldn't be farther from the truth.  The truth is, it's not about working faster or smarter or proving yourself to God. It's about slowing down, taking the time to know God, and being kno...

Send us Fan Mail Many of us have experienced some sort of trauma in our lives. Let's dive in and look at how the effects of trauma play out in our lives today? Join me for this conversation with Veteran, Pastor, Biblical Counselor, and Author, Peter Martin. You can find Peter's book, The Fellowship of Suffering: Finding Healing From Trauma Through the Power of Community on Amazon. You ca...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt stuck? Life is going on as normal, things are predictably planned. All of a sudden it feels as if you are stuck. What do you do next? What if things could be a different way? What if the narrative of your life can be changed? Join Katie Tramonte and me as we talk about, I'm stuck. Now what? Katie is the lead facilitator at Original Design Restored and the h...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever heard the saying, "keep the past in the past"? Today's episode is going to challenge that advice. Often, we don't want to unpack the pain in our past because we think that we are going to get stuck there, or that the pain would be too deep. The truth is, the echoes of our past are already affecting our present reality, and pursuing healing is so w...

Send us Fan Mail We don't often hear someone's real story when it comes to pornography and Christian marriage. Yet did you know...  64% of Christian men and 15% of Christian women say they watch porn at least once a month.  43% of senior pastors and youth pastors say they have struggled with pornography in the past.  68% of divorce cases involved one party meeting a new lover over the In...

Send us Fan Mail Loving other people can be hard. What makes it hard? Why is it harder to love some people than others? What can we do about it? Join Valerie and Abbey on this episode for personal insights as well as tips on how to posture yourself to love well, even when it is hard. If you would like to connect with a safe group of women, including Valerie, who are doing real-life together join o...

Send us Fan Mail How do you define love? If God is love, then what would be different in your life if you fully believe that God is who He says He is? In this episode, we are going to look at how our view of God plays out in our lives and what it looks like to live loved? To sign up for Valerie's, Unveiled and Free daily devotions, you can do that HERE. Connect with Valerie on Facebook HERE I...

Send us Fan Mail Can we ever perform well enough, be successful enough, to achieve God's grace? In this episode, Denisha and Valerie talk about their personal struggles with perfectionism and achievement. "Give yourself grace." is a phrase we often hear in Christian circles. Yet is it really possible to give yourself grace or is it more about learning to receive it? Valentines Day S...

Send us Fan Mail My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek. Psalm 27:8 In this episode, I am sharing about a moment that I had with the Lord where He spoke to my heart and then confirmed it during a church service. Heading into this New Year, we are also going to head into a new season of Living the Reclaimed Life Podcast that will start on February 7th. In the meantime,...

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like for God to be WITH us going into a New Year? Is there a difference between living life WITH God and life FROM God? Have you ever found yourself seeking the blessings of God but not God himself?  In this episode, I am sharing one of the most life-changing moments in my life. A day that was so excruciating for my heart, that I walked away from God. Yet... Ever...

Send us Fan Mail TRIGGER WARNING: We are going to talk about depression, anxiety, and suicide. Is there a light at the end of your tunnel? YES! Listen as Sally and I talk about depression and anxiety. God is with you even when you are in a dark place. Moving from survival mode into thriving mode is possible. You can find Sally’s book, “The Do’s and Don’ts of Grief” HERE The Do's and Don'...

Send us Fan Mail How do you keep believing in your dreams when they feel dead? What are the dreams that are in your heart? Marriage, children, career, ministry? How do you go deeper with God while you are in the waiting? In this episode, Patty Cossette drops so much wisdom and experience as she shares about a calling that God put into her heart while she was in college. Shortly after, she began to...

Send us Fan Mail After an affair and divorce, Heather shares how God restored her marriage through forgiveness and reconciliation. She shares vulnerability how deceptive feelings led her to pursue a relationship outside of her marriage and how God met her so beautifully in the midst of the mess. Theirs is a story of healing and restoration you won’t want to miss!  Recommended by Heather in this ep...

Send us Fan Mail Unwanted. That one word is packed with a lot of meaning. We may feel unwanted, our experiences may reinforce that belief, but our God proclaims a different truth. In this episode, meet Jennifer Milbourn; a Christ-follower, wife, and mother, who happens to have also survived her mom's abortion procedure. Hear how God has turned her pain into purpose. Connect with Jennifer Milb...

Send us Fan Mail When you experience a loss of a spouse it can be devastating both emotionally and financially.  Ashley Hughes knows what that feels like to lose her husband as a newlywed. Her passion is to care for women who have been widowed by death or abandonment by providing immediate assistance, building community around them, and offering ongoing support. Ashley shares her story and the min...

Send us Fan Mail Holidays can be stressful. How can you keep your composure when you feel like you are going to lose it? What if you can catch yourself before you say something you regret? In this episode, Phil Lynn Family and Relationship Coach shared three ways we can help to regulate our emotions this holiday season. If you would like personalized help in the relationships in your life, you can...

Send us Fan Mail It is easy to have gratitude when things are going well; when our family, our health, and our finances are in line. But, can we have gratitude in the middle of our mess, our pain, and our grief? Deborah Murphy shares a vulnerable story of when God met her in the middle of her pain. She experienced grace to praise Him and through her praise, He changed the atmosphere.    You can co...