Love Where You Are with Somer Colbert

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode I am joined with Andy Dooley. Andy Dooley is committed to empowering today's families as a passionate leader, pastor, fitness professional and father of four. He has been working with young people and families for over 18 years, through sports, fitness, and ministry. He’s also a social media influencer with a large established fan...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode I am joined with Emma Benoit. Today’s conversation is not easy but it isn’t something we can ignore, it is all around us and our teens: suicide. Why is this happening to our kids? How do we stop it? What are the warning signs? Emma speaks on this topic as a teen suicide survivor with an incredible story of God healing her from the insi...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode I am joined with Dr. Jessica Peck. Dr. Jessica Peck is also known as Dr. Nurse Mama. She is the mom to four teenagers and has been working as a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care for over the last 20 years. Jessica is also a native Texan and clinical professor at Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing.  Jessica...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode I am joined with Nicole Jacobsmeyer. Nicole is a busy mom of four kids under the age of eight with a husband in the medical field. She describes her life’s mantra as: embrace the chaos. Nicole has a passion for helping moms walk in victory and joy in this life, even with all its ups and downs. In 2016, she started her blog The Embracin...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode I am joined by Author Michelle Sanchez. Michelle is passionate for disciples to be transformed as they transform the world. She serves as Executive Minister of Make and Deepen Disciples for the Evangelical Covenant Church. She has also served on the advisory board of the Institute for Bible reading, ministered to international students...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode I am joined with Johanna Cannelongo. Johanna Cannelongo is a writer, speaker and homeschooling mom of eight: four biological and four adopted. Her life has been forever changed by radical surrender to the Lord as she has walked through the beauty of adoption as well as deep loss and grief. Through the ashes, the Lord has birthed a mini...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode I am joined with Risa Haasbroek. Risa is a life-coach who helps entrepreneurs sort through the clutter to focus on the right things in their business and find the route to success. Her teachings empower business transformation and empower individuals to achieve their dreams, just like she did. It all began with her dream to give her te...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  Today's episode is very special because YOU are the special guest. This is my gift to you this holiday season. A few months ago, I had the priviledge of speaking at a women's conference at First Baptist Church in Bentonville, Arkansas. Now, not only did those women and mothers receive my message but you do as well. As we wrap up Season 2 of this...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode I am welcoming back my friend, THE Red-Haired Archeologist, Amanda Hope Haley.  Amanda Hope Haley has a bachelor of arts in Religious Studies from Rhodes College and a master of theological studies in Hebrew Scripture and Interpretation from Harvard University. She is a lover of the Bible–its God, its words, its people, and its history...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode I am joined with Crystal Bowman and Michelle Lazurek. Crystal Bowman and Michelle Lazurek are both incredible, award-winning book authors who teamed together to create "Who God Wants Me to Be." It is a beautifully illustrated children's book which celebrates diversity and empowers young girls to do any career they want, bec...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode I am joined with Lauren Chandler. Lauren Chandler is passionate about writing, music, and leading worship at her home congregation, The Village Church, and across the country. She is the author of two Bible studies, including With Us in the Wilderness, and two other books including one for children: Goodbye to Goodbyes. Lauren and her...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode I am joined by Gabe and Andrea Olson. Andrea and Gabe Olson are believers, parents, entrepreneurs and authors. A worship leader and songwriter, Andrea founded and runs Overflow Worship, a ministry that equips worship leaders at churches across the country. Gabe owns and operates a real estate investment company. Creators of 'The Bi...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode I am joined by Caris Snider. Caris is a Christian Communicator who shares the hope of God through speaking, and leading worship. She is the recent author of Anxiety Elephants 31 Day Devotional.  Her passion for the Lord comes through as she shares from her experiences of overcoming depression and anxiety. Her desire is to help women of...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode, Somer is joined with Jordan Raynor.  Bestselling author Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his books including the forthcoming The Word Before Work: A Monday-Through-Friday Devotional to Help You Find Eternal Purpose in Your Daily Work   (Wat...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode, Somer is joined with Dr. Jessica Peck, also known as Dr Nurse Momma.  Jessica has been a pediatric nurse practitioner for twenty years. A native Texan, she is a clinical professor at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing as well as president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. She especial...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode, Somer is joined with Jo Swinney.  Jo Swinney is a prolific writer, speaker and editor. She’s written a few books and has contributed to LICC Connecting with Culture. She has also written for Stewardship, Bible Society, Scripture Union, and BRF. Jo was the Director of Church Communications at CPO, a charity existing to help churches an...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode, Somer is joined with Jeremy Freeman and his son, Caleb. Jeremy Freeman is lead pastor at First Baptist Church in Newcastle, Oklahoma, and served as first vice president for the Oklahoma Baptist convention. Jeremy is a sought-after speaker for inspirational events hosted by churches, conventions, conferences, businesses, and schools. ...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode, Somer is joined with Rachel K. Adams. Rachel is the author of A Little Goes a Long Way and she is the host of The Love Offering podcast. Rachael hopes to help women realize their God-given purpose and significance. She and her husband, Bryan, run a family business and farm in Kentucky with their two children, Will and Kate, and two do...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode, Somer is joined with Melissa Swain. Melissa Swain has spent nearly 23 years as a pastor’s wife and she is a mom, homeschool teacher, writer, and editor.  She and her husband, Chris, have served all across the south in ministries. Chris served in Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee, as Disciple-Making Pastor and CEO of Repl...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode, Somer is joined with Dennis Allen. Dennis Allen has served as a Chief Executive Officer in electronics, software, distribution, oil & gas, and conglomerates in public and private corporations. He has also served in leadership with mega, mid-sized and startup churches, as an elder, deacon, teacher and speaker across Presbyterian, E...

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode I am joined with Drew Dixon. Drew is the co-founder of Love Thy Nerd, a ministry that offers a better way to share the love of Jesus to nerds and nerd culture.  Let’s face it: the digital age has changed the way we parent. So, instead of ignoring what your children are playing or removing the videogames altogether, Love Thy Nerd offers...

Welcome to the the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today’s episode I am joined with Beth McCord. Beth McCord an author, speaker, coach and the Founder and Chief Content Officer at Your Enneagram Coach, an online platform for individuals and couples to learn about, explore and get certified in the Enneagram. She has years of experience and a passion for coming alongside individuals, couples, and gr...

Welcome to the last episode in my mini-series, THE LIES GOOD MOMS BELIEVE!  In today’s episode I am joined with Charity Rios. Charity is the author of My Heart’s Garden - a picture book and workbook designed for parents and kids to equip them to identify and battle against the lies the enemy speaks to the hearts of children. She is pefectly equipped to help me tackle today's conversation. We&#...

Welcome to my latest series, LIES GOOD MOMS BELIEVE!  In today’s episode I am joined with Lisa Clark. Lisa co-hosts both The Wonder podcast and Raising Sinners podcast with our friends over at Christian Parenting where she encourages Moms weekly to raise their children by God’s Word. T ogether, we're tackling the lie: I have to be supermom!  Lisa co-hosts both The Wonder podcast and Raising Si...

Welcome to my latest series, LIES GOOD MOMS BELIEVE!  In today’s episode I am joined with Sarah Wood. She is a friend, writer, speaker and Editor-in-Chief of Mom Mentor. Together, we're tackling the lie: I have to be perfect or I am going to mess up my kids. Our Momma hearts have a deep desire to do well and to be confident that we are, in fact, good moms who are doing a good job with our kids...