Normal Goes A Long Way

In Episodes 75 and 76, Jill Devine talked to Andy Wiggins and Todd Larkin. They are the Co-Founders of Hearts & Hope for Uganda . Hearts & Hope is a St. Louis-area 501c3 nonprofit focused on transforming poor villages in Uganda through clean water, health & wellness, education, and small business development. Since its founding in 2011, Hearts & Hope has established 8 schools which...

In Episodes 75 and 76, Jill Devine talked to Andy Wiggins and Todd Larkin. They are the Co-Founders of Hearts & Hope for Uganda . Hearts & Hope is a St. Louis-area 501c3 nonprofit focused on transforming poor villages in Uganda through clean water, health & wellness, education, and small business development. Since its founding in 2011, Hearts & Hope has established 8 schools which...

Jill Devine had another YES moment while listening to one of Ryan Pfendler’s recent sermon messages. The YES moment was in reference to a Bible verse Ryan preached about. The Bible verse is Matthew 18: 12. You access Ryan’s message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4Y9q72VZLfY?si=789wJlribKKIjMts Here are the other Episodes Jill made reference to in this week’s episode: * Episode 5: Who Is God? * BONUS...

YES moments have been introduced to Season 5 of the podcast and Jill Devine described what YES moments are in Episode 77. She realized she pigeon holed herself by keeping the YES moments to sermon messages only. YES moments occur all around us in different ways. The most recent YES moments Jill had happened while she was on a women’s retreat. In Part 3 of the conversation, Jill talked about what c...

YES moments have been introduced to Season 5 of the podcast and Jill Devine described what YES moments are in Episode 77. She realized she pigeon holed herself by keeping the YES moments to sermon messages only. YES moments occur all around us in different ways. The most recent YES moments Jill had happened while she was on a women’s retreat. In Part 2 of the conversation, Jill discusses the days...

YES moments have been introduced to Season 5 of the podcast and Jill Devine described what YES moments are in Episode 77. She realized she pigeon holed herself by keeping the YES moments to sermon messages only. YES moments occur all around us in different ways. The most recent YES moments Jill had happened while she was on a women’s retreat. In this week’s episode, Jill provides the backstory on...

Ryan Pfendler invited Pastor Chuck Schlie on the podcast to discuss the YES moment he had while listening to Pastor Chuck one Sunday morning. The YES moment was all about “feelings” and how that pertains to worship. One author Pastor Chuck referenced a couple of times in the message and on the podcast was Eugene H. Peterson. You access the Pastor Chuck’s message on YouTube .  Take a listen as...

We’re kicking off Season 5 with the introduction of something new, while also showcasing stories as we have been in Season 4. Jill Devine invited Ryan Pfendler on this week’s episode to talk about YES moments. Lately, Jill has noticed YES moments while she’s listening to sermons. She describes these moments as, “When I hear the Pastor mention something and it makes me want to audibly say YES and s...

This week’s episode originally aired October 27, 2021 on Jill Devine’s other podcast, Two Kids and A Career. Andy Wiggins and Todd Larkin are the Co-Founders of Hearts & Hope for Uganda . Hearts & Hope is a St. Louis-area 501c3 nonprofit focused on transforming poor villages in Uganda through clean water, health & wellness, education, and small business development. Since its founding...

This week’s episode originally aired October 27, 2021 on Jill Devine’s other podcast, Two Kids and A Career. Andy Wiggins and Todd Larkin are the Co-Founders of Hearts & Hope for Uganda . Hearts & Hope is a St. Louis-area 501c3 nonprofit focused on transforming poor villages in Uganda through clean water, health & wellness, education, and small business development. Since its founding...

Dr. Benjamin Haupt joined Jill Devine and Ryan Pfendler for a two-part discussion about the challenging times we are encountering in our society. Dr. Haupt made reference to Luke 10:25-37, The Parable of the Good Samaritan, in this week’s episode. Dr. Haupt is associate provost and associate professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. As associate provost, Dr. Haupt assists t...

Dr. Benjamin Haupt joined Jill Devine and Ryan Pfendler for a two-part discussion about the challenging times we are encountering in our society. Dr. Haupt is associate provost and associate professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. As associate provost, Dr. Haupt assists the Seminary provost in achieving key strategic priorities in support of the mission of the Seminary. H...

Trisha Welstad began the Leadership Center coaching and consulting organization in 2012. She received a doctorate in Leadership from Portland Seminary in 2020 and is an ordained pastor and coach with over twenty years of experience. Trisha’s background in leadership includes facilitating staff teams as the lead executive, serving as the director for leadership development in organizations in Orego...

Gina Hanna and her husband Derk founded Beauty for Ashes Ministry in 2009. Their vision was to drastically reduce recidivism in prisons across the United States by providing a biblically based Christ-centered program that focuses on healing past wounds and rebuilding on God's word.   Her vision for the ministry came from her own personal struggle with drug addiction which led to her inca...

This week’s episode is Part 2 of the conversation with Ulondia (Londi) Tow. Londi best describes herself in the following sentence, “I love God, people, clothing, and food.” Londi has five children, owns multiple businesses and is striving to live an unedited life. Laura Fleetwood and Jill Devine asked Londi to share her insight, wisdom, and experience with people pleasing, burnout, and delegating...

Laura Fleetwood and Jill Devine sat down with Ulondia (Londi) Tow this week. Londi best describes herself in the following sentence, “I love God, people, clothing, and food.” Londi has five children, owns multiple businesses and is striving to live an unedited life. Londi shared her insight, wisdom, and experience with people pleasing, burnout, and delegating. Links to Hazel and Blues Boutique and...

This week’s episode is Part 2 of the conversation with Jen Myers Farmer. If you know Jill Devine from her radio days, then you are bound to know Jen Myers Farmer. Jen and Jill worked closely together for almost ten years at the same radio station. In 2016, Jen was diagnosed with breast cancer and her difficult cancer journey continues to this day. Jill invited Jen to come on the podcast to talk ab...

If you know Jill Devine from her radio days, then you are bound to know Jen Myers Farmer. Jen and Jill worked closely together for almost ten years at the same radio station. In 2016, Jen was diagnosed with breast cancer and her difficult cancer journey continues to this day. Jill invited Jen to come on the podcast to talk about the journey she has been on, along with her perspective on everyday l...

Corey Garrity is the Associate Pastor at Redeemer Redwood City in the heart of Silicon Valley. He has a deep passion for helping people know, love, and follow Jesus. He studied business management in his undergrad at Concordia University Chicago and graduated from Concordia University Irvine’s Cross-Cultural Ministry Center, with an M.A. in Theology and Culture. He grew up in North Carolina which...

Don’t allow your busy life to get in the way of connecting with Jesus this Holy Week. For each day of Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday tomorrow, you will find a 10 minute guided prayer session with Dr. Laura Fleetwood. These episodes of Normal Goes a Long Way will help you center yourself in the present moment, listen to God’s Word, and connect you to the Spirit of Christ as you are guided in...

Don’t allow your busy life to get in the way of connecting with Jesus this Holy Week. For each day of Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday tomorrow, you will find a 10 minute guided prayer session with Dr. Laura Fleetwood. These episodes of Normal Goes a Long Way will help you center yourself in the present moment, listen to God’s Word, and connect you to the Spirit of Christ as you are guided in...

Don’t allow your busy life to get in the way of connecting with Jesus this Holy Week. For each day of Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday tomorrow, you will find a 10 minute guided prayer session with Dr. Laura Fleetwood. These episodes of Normal Goes a Long Way will help you center yourself in the present moment, listen to God’s Word, and connect you to the Spirit of Christ as you are guided in...

Don’t allow your busy life to get in the way of connecting with Jesus this Holy Week. For each day of Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday tomorrow, you will find a 10 minute guided prayer session with Dr. Laura Fleetwood. These episodes of Normal Goes a Long Way will help you center yourself in the present moment, listen to God’s Word, and connect you to the Spirit of Christ as you are guided in...

Don’t allow your busy life to get in the way of connecting with Jesus this Holy Week. For each day of Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday tomorrow, you will find a 10 minute guided prayer session with Dr. Laura Fleetwood. These episodes of Normal Goes a Long Way will help you center yourself in the present moment, listen to God’s Word, and connect you to the Spirit of Christ as you are guided in...

Don’t allow your busy life to get in the way of connecting with Jesus this Holy Week. For each day of Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday tomorrow, you will find a 10 minute guided prayer session with Dr. Laura Fleetwood. These episodes of Normal Goes a Long Way will help you center yourself in the present moment, listen to God’s Word, and connect you to the Spirit of Christ as you are guided in...