Manna-Festations

In this episode of Manna-Festations, Penni Cooke sits downwith Naomi Fricke, owner of Yellow Daisy Bakery, to discuss a life-changing adoption journey rooted in faith and obedience. When Naomi felt God calling her to adopt a baby from withinher extended family, the path wasn't simple. Through prayer, patience, and God's perfect timing, hearts were changed and a beautiful story unfolded. Join us as...

Step into summer with us in this special Family Friday episode of Manna-Festations! ☀️This episode is full of laughter, memories, and a little bit of beautiful chaos as 16 of us gather in one room to talk about:✨ Favorite summer memories✨ Best (and worst!) vacations✨ Meaningful family moments✨ Favorite Bible verses✨ Holiday traditions we’ll never forgetFrom funny stories to heartfelt reflecti...

TodayI’m joined by a father and daughter duo — Kenneth and Meghan — and I’m so excited for you to hear their story. For years, Meghan and her husband Jason prayed for a child. Like many couples, their journey included tests, treatments, disappointment, heartbreak, and even miscarriage. And after years of waiting and praying, they finally felt God gently leading them toward adoption. Facebook page...

Welcome to Manna-Festations, and thanks for joining me here today. Today’s conversation is about trusting God through long battles… learning to hold onto faith when life becomes uncertain… and discovering how God continues to provide daily manna even in the middle of sickness, waiting, and unanswered questions. ”Facebook page Yellow Daisy Bakery https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=615865053146...

In this powerful episode of Manna-Festations, we sit down with Camille—a successful businesswoman, wife, and mother—who spent over a decade helping care for her mother, Sara, after she was diagnosed with aphasia. What began as support became a full-life calling, as Camille and her husband Tom built a home designed to care for both of her parents. From doctor’s appointments and daily needs to the e...

What happens when college life doesn’t go exactly the way you planned? In this episode of Manna-Festations, Savannah and Kayna share their very real journeys through college decisions, changing directions, big dreams, family support, and learning to trust God one step at a time. Yellow Daisy Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586505314649 “This podcast is independently produced. Th...

In this episode of Manna-Festations , Penni Cooke sitsdown with Dawn and Jimmie Bates—a couple who has spent over 17 years navigatinglife on dialysis… and refusing to let it define their limits. Living in an RV and traveling across the country, they serveas ambassadors for home hemodialysis, encouraging others, sharing theirjourney, and proving that faith doesn’t just sustain you—it sends you. Fro...

In this powerful episode of Manna-Festations, Penni sits down with Pedro Rivera III, a home dialysis patient, faith-filled encourager, and advocate who refuses to let limitations define his life. From serving in his church to traveling the southeast encouraging others, Pedro shares how God provides daily Manna-even in the middle of life's hardest challenges. Yellow Daisy Bakery https://www.faceboo...

Success in business often comes with pressure, risk, and constant decision-making. But what happens when faith becomes the foundation for those decisions? In this episode of Manna-Festations, Penni Cooke sits down with a successful businesswoman, Rachel Bolton, whose Christian faith has guided her through leadership, risk, and the challenges of entrepreneurship. Yellow Daisy Bakery https://www.fac...

What does it look like to raise children in a Christ-centered home… from the very beginning? In this heartfelt episode of Manna-Festations , Penni Cooke sits down with her granddaughter, Lauryn Hack—a young mom of two—who shares how she is intentionally planting seeds of faith in her daughters’ lives througheveryday moments. From reading Bible stories to praying simple prayers, Lauryn reminds us t...

In this powerful episode of Manna-Festations, Penni sits down with Pedro Rivera III, a home dialysis patient, faith-filled encourager, and advocate who refuses to let limitations define his life. From serving in his church to traveling the Southeast to share the advantages of home hemodialysis. Yellow Daisy Bakery https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=yellow%20daisy%20bakery Middleton Made Knivesh...

During the pandemic of 2020, Greg Casey became critically ill with COVID-19. After months in multiple hospitals and failed treatments, his chances of survival were fading. But something powerful began happening. Family, friends, churches, and entire prayer groups across the state began praying for Greg. Then something no one expected happened — an overnight transfer to a hospital in Gainesville, F...

Success in business often comes with pressure, risk, and constantdecision-making. But what happens when faith becomes the foundation for thosedecisions? In this episode of Manna-Festations , Penni Cooke sits down with asuccessful businesswoman, Rachel Bolton, whose Christian faith has guided herthrough leadership, risk, and the challenges of entrepreneurship. Yellow Daisy Bakeryhttps://www.faceboo...

In this special episode of Manna-Festations ,Penni Cooke is joined by her husband Dennis as they share their personal story of faith of family, ministry, and life-threatening medical crisis. After complications from knee replacement surgery nearly took Dennis’ life,their world changed overnight. In this honest conversation, they talk about caregiving, fear, perseverance, and how God provided the s...

Welcome to Manna-Festations , and thanks for e Today’s conversation is about something many of us e finding our direction… and believing that we are enough just as God s “Today’s guest is very special to me. Susan and I have known each other since she was 4 and I was3… so that’s about 65 years of " “At this point, she knows all my stories… and I know all hers.” Facebook Page Susan Gore Gardne...

“Welcome to Manna-Festations , and thanks for joiningme here today. Today’s conversation is about trusting God when life changesin an instant… and learning how to walk forward in faith when nothing looks thesame.” “Today I’m joined by Colleen Morris , who has walkedthrough a life-changing experience with her husband. Several years ago, her husband was in a motorcycle accidentthat resulted in the l...

Today’s conversation is about trusting God when life doesn’tunfold the way we expected—and how sometimes the most beautiful blessings comethrough the most unexpected paths.” “Today I’m joined by two wonderful women—Stephanie Roberts and her mother-in-law Kathy Roberts. Yellow Daisy Bakery https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586505314649 Original Music "Voices in the Heart"© Lyrics by Penni C...

Creator/host of Manna-Festations Podcast (launching in March 2026) Christian (child of the King of Kings), wife, mom and Nana This podcast isn't about having it all together, it's about trusting God when you don't, and learning to walk by Faith one day at a time.

Creator/host of Manna-Festations Podcast (launching in March 2026) Christian (child of the King of Kings), wife, mom and Nana This podcast isn't about having it all together, it's about trusting God when you don't, and learning to walk by Faith one day at a time.