Make Life Matter

Brad Minns not only grew up deaf in a hearing world but did the impossible in the 1985 Deaf World Games. The new film, Never Give Up, shares Brad’s inspirational true story and encourages us to push past any barrier to make our lives matter. In today’s episode, Brad shares unforgettable stories about his life and faith. September is Deaf Awareness Month, and you can watch the film at nevergiveupfi...

Tired of the dieting roller coaster? Laura Acuña understands. She lived the cycle of shame and defeat for almost 50 years ... until the Lord set her free. Still Becoming is a 31-day devotional journal that takes you on a sacred journey where you’ll discover true freedom and that healing and peace have nothing to do with a number on the scale. Laura is a speaker, author, Bible teacher, podcast and...

Some of us feel like donkeys in a world that celebrates racehorses—the shiny and flashy success stories that make us question our own worth and abilities. But life isn’t about competing for gold medals. It’s about discovering our mettle—understanding our unique strengths and using them to mine all the gold that’s already within us. Rachel Anne Ridge is an author, professional artist, and motivatio...

Are you ready to say goodbye to what holds you back? Wife, mom, Author and TV show host Krissy Nelson helps us shatter walls so we can truly believe what God says about us. Through her resources and shows, Created for the Impossible and JUST JESUS, and her community, Lifeline, Krissy speaks hope into hearts and life into dry bones. This episode will help you stop overthinking, silence insecurity,...

How do we develop resilience to live, love, and finish well? Pam Farrel is an international speaker and author of 58 books including bestselling  Men are like Waffles, Women are like Spaghetti and co-author of the awarding, bestselling Discovering the Bible , creative bible experience series. The Farrels have been married 42 years and make their home on a live aboard boat docked in Southern Califo...

Christina shares her powerful personal story and helps us implement healthy discipleship practices to grow deeper in our walk with Christ and develop longevity for the long haul. Christina co-pastors Overflow City Church with her husband Paul and she is passionate about teaching, discipleship, and seeing women empowered to step into the fullness of who God has called them to be. She is a faith-bas...

As a pastor and ministry leader for decades, Chris Swain knew that discipleship happens when we spend intentional time with our children and lead them spiritually. He started writing a book on the topic but unexpectedly passed away before he could finish. Knowing this was Chris’ passion, his wife Melissa took the reins and finished Write It On Their Hearts: Practical Help for Discipling Your Kids....

Angela sits down with Don Johnson of Filter of Hope to talk about her amazing missions’ trip with them to Costa Rica and how we can be involved providing clean water and the love of Christ around the world. We believe no one should have to live without clean water and everyone deserves the right to know Christ personally. By meeting a family’s greatest physical need, you can earn the right to disc...

After years training polo horses and working as a flight attendant, hairdresser and bartender, Lisa Boucher reconstructed her life and settled in as a registered nurse. For the past twenty-seven years, she's worked with hundreds of women to help them overcome alcoholism, live better lives and become better parents. The award-winning author of six books, she is the mother of twin sons and lives in...

There comes a time when every child steps into adulthood and begins making their own choices. So, how can today’s parents continue to guide their adult children, even if they disagree with their kids’ decisions? Mary DeMuth, international speaker, podcaster, and beloved author of over 40 books, answers this question in her new book, Love, Pray, Listen: Parenting Your Wayward Adult Kids with Joy ....

Twenty-one years of love and commitment is the sign of a great relationship by most standards. But twenty-one years of love and commitment, separated by America’s most violent maximum-security prison while raising six boys as a single mom and relentlessly advocating against a system designed to keep her husband in prison, can only be described as radical love. Sibil Fox and Robert Richardson are a...

What if this year could bring your greatest adventure? You’re invited to join Tabitha Deller on the adventure of drawing near to God. Tabitha is an author, Bible teacher, wife and homeschool mom to four. She is passionate about helping others read and live God’s Word.  

Many Christians believe theology is overwhelming and intimidating, leaving their education to Sunday morning sermons. Former Hollywood Emmy®-award-winning editor and co-host of the top ranked podcast Shut the Should Up, Jenny Randle, and academic theologian, pastor Brayden Brookshier, say Christians are missing out if they leave theology to pastors and scholars. Their new book, Flash Theology A Vi...

What if the unexpected delays and detours in your life are not random? Carmen Horne, the author of Grace Maps: Our Journey Guided by God's Grace is a wife, mom, and Board Certified Advanced Christian Life Coach and speaker who uses her gifts to support women. Think of her as our hope coach this year, helping us connect God’s consistent presence to our journey. Carmenhorne.com  

Many Christians believe that the Bible is the Word of God, but never actually read it. Or they may read bits and pieces, one verse or passage at a time, but struggle to apply it to their daily lives. What if we could change that this year? In her new book, The 40-Day Feast: Taste and See The Goodness of God’s Word , author Wendy Speake has a fresh twist on her popular 40- day sugar and social medi...

What is the path to a life of abundance and blessing isn’t what we expected? We all want the blessed life, but we often search for it in the wrong places. Author and Pastor Alex Seeley explores surprising principles that flip our thinking so we can live in abundant life in the upside down kingdom of God. Alex and her husband Henry pastor The Belonging Co in Nashville Tennessee. 

After saying yes every day, to every ask, to every need, to every responsibility, and to everyone, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt reached her breaking point. Externally, she was successful: An anesthesiologist. Wife. Mother. Tenured professor. Sister. Friend - the “yes woman” to anything and everything. Exhausted, overcommitted, and empty, she decided, out of necessity, to radically change her approach to ev...

Ever wonder if God is good when life is not? Angela sits down with her hero – her father, Rev. Hubert Morris, the co-author of their brand-new book, “Brave Enough to Believe – How the Life of Doubting Thomas Answers Our Hard Questions.” Together they bring 80 years of ministry experience to flip the script on the life of Thomas. In this episode, they take you behind the scenes to hear what led the...

Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and into your calling in 2023? You will love this conversation with Mary Snyder! Mary is a speaker, coach, podcast host, event and tour producer with over 20 years of experience. Mary’s weekly podcast, Take the Stage, is one of the places you’ll find her sharing insights and tips of speaking.  She is also the founder of Activate Your Speaking Career -...

What’s holding you back? The risk? The unknown? The unwillingness to shake up the comfortable status quo? Whatever it is, if you’re not in God’s best place, you’re missing out on something great. The Lord is calling you into a Promised Land. But it’s going to take some faith steps to get there. Jenn Hand wants you to be able to say to God, “My yes is on the table.” Jenn Hand is the Executive Direc...

Although we may not know what the future holds, Dr. Robert Morgan helps to demystify end time events and the book of Revelation through his comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand, The 50 Final Events in World History: The Bible’s Last Words on Earth’s Final Days. Robert J. Morgan is a veteran pastor, best-selling author of 35 books, and the loving homemaker and caregiver for his late wife of 43 yea...

The Christmas season, filled with hope and celebration, also invites us to reflect and lament. For those who have lost a baby through miscarriage or stillbirth, a subsequent pregnancy can be a time filled with anxiety, fear, and doubt. Today on the podcast, Jenny Albers shares her story of not only experiencing one pregnancy loss but two. She shares candidly about the struggles women face and help...

The spiritual battle is real; you’re not imagining it . Susie Larson is a  bestselling author , national speaker , and host of the popular radio show Susie Larson Live . This episode, based on her new book, Strong in Battle: Why the Humble Will Prevail will help overcome the obstacles you face in this life. She shares her powerful story and encourages us to trust God for victory.   Season 5 is spo...

Do you feel too busy to pray? Then you’re invited to find REST in God’s loving presence. Today’s guest, Asheritah Ciuciu offers you a respite from your spiritual to-do list in her book, Prayers of Rest: 365 Prompts to Hear God’s Voice.   Asheritah Ciuciu is a bestselling author, national speaker, and host of the Prayers of REST podcast. She is the founder of One Thing Alone Ministries, an online m...

How do we exchange hurt for hope? Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner author of the new book, Unraveling the Lie-Knot , understands all too well the sense of entanglement, disappointment, and frustration that comes when dealing with pain and loss. As a recovered drug addict, stage-four cancer survivor, and former widow, Sheryl fought anxiety, depression, and despair for years before understanding her identit...