Narrative Voices

Porn addiction can be defined as compulsive use of the internet for porn.  This can interfere with daily life and your relationships.  Addiction can leave you feeling ashamed and isolated. If you notice porn having a negative impact on your life this podcast will give you tools and help to find wholeness and recovery.  My guest is Shawn Bonneteau.  Shawn is a passionate speaker and certified mento...

Is God leading you on a quest to discover your purpose in life?  Today my guest   John Giftah shares his personal journey.  John is an inspirational voice to multitudes across the globe through TV, YouTube.  His podcasts just reached number one in India.  He is an Ordained Evangelist and a Certified Life Coach who started the John Giftah International® to take the message of hope and good news to...

My guests is Ruth E. Griffin began telling stories at a young age, first with pictures, then with words. Even though she always considered herself an artist first, Ruth has been writing since grade school. She penned her first book as a teenager and has continued writing since then. Ruth is now the award-winning author of several books, which center on women’s experiences. Her latest book, ‘When L...

Today on From Mess to Miracle I have the pleasure of sitting down with Birjan Crispin. Birjan is a graduate of Hope College where he received his degree in Business and Political Science, and graduated from The Heritage Foundation's Leadership Academy Fellowship in November of 2020, where he wrote his capstone thesis on 'The Economics of Behavioral Poverty'. Birjan is also the Co-Fo...

The greatest gift a couple can give to each other is purity.  But the battle for purity today is like going to war. There are so many impurities that tempt us constantly.  In images, email, and secret encounters. It is a war that will be exhausting, and if you have fallen into sins of impurity before, it will be a hard and painful struggle, with many crosses and obstacles to overcome.  My guest fo...

It is easy to label people, and often we let those labels define us for the rest of our lives.  My guest is Antwan Frazier. Antwan is a United States Army Veteran.   He spent 20 plus years in the Army.  He has overcome all the negative stereotypes not just from society but also from his own family who thought he would grow up to be in jail. He spent 20 plus years in the military and is starting hi...

Discussions on race in this climate can be intense and lead to division even among Christians.  My guest today Catrina Parker attends a mostly White church that has recently been intentional with racial reconciliation. She facilitated a book study group on the book Be the Bridge.   She has a B.S in Human Development and an M.S in Public Service Management  Inspiring Stories of Faith In times like...

Spiritual abuse happens when someone in a position of power manipulates another person to accomplish an ungodly agenda. All abuse including mental, physical, and sexual abuse is spiritual abuse You cannot mentally, physically, or sexually abuse someone without harming their walk with God and their soul.   My guest today is Diane Winker and she shares her personal story and the long road to recover...

Erik Allen is the Owner of Top Rated MMA. His wife and he have always had a passion to give back and have done several mission trips to build homes for those in need. Giving back is our passion and we believe the core values of MMA and that of our US veterans go hand in hand. That’s why at Top Rated MMA he proudly supports and donates to Hire Heroes USA. He will share some stories of his complicat...

David’s Harp is an outgrowth of the work and development of St. Paul’s Music Conservatory in Council Bluffs, IA. In 2009, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church established a formal music conservatory in order to raise up church musicians and proclaim the Gospel through music.  This manner of music education was well received by the congregation and community alike. Over time, this conservatory not only grew...

God intentionally made you.  You are a masterpiece and were not created and then left to figure out why. It is so easy to believe that others are living their purpose and we are still trying to find ours. Cheri helps people find the beautiful truth that your purpose is not lost, it is locked inside and God is waiting for you to use it in the roles you are in right now.  You can learn more about he...

Fatherhood is not for wimps.  It is a tough job, with a huge upside, but littered with pitfalls. One piece of advice that I would give to young fathers don't work so hard that they forget to be there for their children. My guest today is Blake Brewer. Blake’s mission is to help 1 million dads write a meaningful, lasting, legacy letter to their children. https://www.legacyletterchallenge.com/p...

My Prison Break provides powerful tools for breaking free from the limitations placed on your lives by the enemy and you. The book contains formulas for breaking free from the mental prison that so many have been trapped in. My guest today is the author, Stacy-Ann Garvey.  Stacy-Ann is 38 years old Author/Speaker/Coach / Conference Host/ Talk Show Host/ MC and a Servant of Jesus Christ. She became...

My guest today is Crystal Daye is an award-winning author, international speaker, certified empowerment coach for life and business, and Jesus Girl, who has mentored and coached countless women of all ages. As a Brand Strategist and COO of DayeLight Publishers, she helps women of faith and solopreneurs to maximize their message through writing books and launching profitable empowerment-based busin...

Rev. Davies has written an inspirational book that points the church back to its Acts foundation. Connected to Christ gives the church vision and practical skills to overcoming isolation by establishing a vibrant community. Brian gives us some heartwarming stories of the power of the people of God coming alongside isolated people and loving them into a Christ-centered community. The book follows a...

The pain of divorce is often unbearable. The experience can be so awful that you wonder whether it would have been easier to stay married or even to be dealing with some other horrific life event like death. The depth of pain is often surprising, particularly when you know you don’t want to be married anymore.  God has a unique and beautiful plan of healing for you. You don’t need to suffer alone....

Lutheran Family Service (LFS) is working to activate and equip individuals, pastors, and congregations to engage in supporting our elected officials to uphold the value and sanctity of all human life. LFS believes that life begins at the moment of fertilization and ends at natural death. Life is valuable, purposeful, and meaningful at all stages and ages. My guest today is Kim Laube. the Director...

COVID-19 has changed the landscape of our nation and culture. In the same way that the pandemic revealed the physical frailties of those who contracted the virus.  This pandemic has exposed even accelerated the weaknesses in our congregational models in this post-Christian era.  We are challenged now with our understanding of gathering for worship in-person v. virtual.   The church is being pushed...

God has a unique and beautiful plan of healing for you. You don’t need to suffer alone. Abortion can leave many women and men suffering from deep guilt, shame, pain, anxiety, depression, fear, and feelings of isolation from God and others, sometimes for many years. This show will remind you that nothing – absolutely nothing – is beyond the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. No sin is too big for Him,...

My guest today is Lorelee Siemens .  Lorelee is a pro-life advocate that speaks on the topics of Abortion, Adoption, and euthanasia.  She lives in Ontario Canada where euthanasia is now legal.    Lorelee urges the church to speak out about life in a country where the church is almost silent on the issues of life.  While some churches speak about abortion, euthanasia is a taboo topic.  Euthanasia b...

The focus today is on looking at the value of life from cradle to grave.  My Guest today is guest Ann Lenaers   she is also a founding board member for two local non-profits. Strategies For Life works with the Living Free curriculum in local churches, prisons, and more. The Canvus will be a new transitional home for people being released from prison bringing compassionate reentry and community to...

Churches around the United States set aside the date of January 22nd to celebrate God's gift of life, commemorate the many lives lost to abortion, and commit themselves to honor human life at every stage. Today my guest is Robyn Chambers of Focus on the Family.  She will share her thoughts on the Sanctity of Life and the opportunities the church has to partner with women and families who may...

My guest on this episode is: Suzanne Burns.  She  is Founder and Executive Director of Foundation House Ministries, a faith-based maternity home and training program for pregnant and parenting women in critical situations. They operate a job-training program, which provides hands-on job experience through the production and sale of natural skin care products.  She provides executive coaching and t...

1.8 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year in the United States. Many of these people find themselves in hopeless situations in hospital rooms and homes across the country. Today my guest Phil Zielke will talk about his faith journey dealing with cancer and his ministry: Phil’s Friends.  Phil's Friends provides Christ-centered practical, emotional, and spiritual support and...

Lisa is my first guest on this new podcast.  Lisa has her own podcast: Me in the Making It is Real. Raw. Life stories that may make you laugh... cry... or roll your eyes! Today Lisa and I talk about her faith journey.  You will be inspired by the way this faith story.   Support the Show.