Old School with Michele Vrabel

A Journey of Faith, Storytelling, and Collaboration with Amanda and Michele This episode of features an insightful and engaging conversation with Amanda Schaefer. The discussion covers Amanda Schaefer's diverse roles as an author, podcast host, and speaker, emphasizing her impact through the A Cup of Gratitude podcast and her publications, including 'Crumbled' and 'Daily Instaurati...

Kirby Kelly Podcast: Finding Freedom: Kirby Kelly on Faith, Struggles, and Overcoming Sin In this episode, Michele and Kirby delve into the intricacies of faith, overcoming personal struggles, and the transformative power of Jesus Christ. They share personal experiences, talk about the importance of deep spiritual relationships, and discuss Kirby's new book, 'You Can Be Free'. In this...

The Journey of Faith and Restoration with Adrian Ward Jr In this powerful episode, Michele sits down with Adrian Ward Jr, host of the 'Even If' podcast, to share his inspiring journey from experiencing early childhood trauma and abuse, to finding faith, restoration, and purpose. Adrian opens up about his personal challenges, including infidelity and the healing process with his wife, refle...

Discovering the Enneagram: A Tool for Personal Growth and Parenthood – Beth McCord – Enneagram for Moms In this episode, Michele interviews Beth McCord about the Enneagram, discussing its impact on personal and spiritual growth, parenting, and relationships. Beth shares her journey, insights on using the Enneagram for personal development, and how it applies to moms and families. Michele and Beth...

Exploring Beauty & Faith with Deborah Rutherford In this heartfelt episode, Michele and Deborah discuss the intertwining journeys of faith, personal growth, and the beauty industry. Deborah shares her transformative story from a prodigal daughter and a seasoned makeup artist in Hollywood to embracing her Christian faith more fully. The episode delves into the challenges and triumphs of integra...

Grace, Writing, and Lifelong Journeys with Kimberly Stuart In this heartfelt and engaging conversation, Michele discusses her journey of finding a new editor, the challenges of publishing, and the nuances of humor and storytelling with writing coach and author Kimberly Stuart. They delve into personal stories, the impact of grace in their lives, and the important lessons learned through their expe...

In this season one finale episode of Old School, Michele reflects on their journey of starting the podcast and writing. She expresses gratitude towards the guests and listeners for their genuine engagement and feedback. Highlights include mentioning episodes that received the most views and engagement, such as the interviews with Bob Goff, Jessica Peck (Dr. Nurse Mama), Tracy Wells, Isabella Laffe...

The conversation features podcast host, Michele Vrabel, and her guest, Rhonda Stoppe, a Christian author, speaker, and mentor. The episode explores their personal journeys, including Rhonda's shift from corporate America to being a stay-at-home mom, her journey into speaking and writing, and her love for ministering to women. Rhonda shares the importance of keeping God at the center of one&#39...

In this episode of 'Old School,' Michele invites author Becky Kiser to discuss her book 'But God Can: How to Stop Striving and Live Purposefully in Abundantly,' which focuses on the spiritual and emotional journeys of navigating through life's challenges by leaning on faith. Kiser, known for her work as a speaker, podcast host, ministry leader, and life coach, shares insights f...

In this enlightening conversation, the host interviews Hadassah, a devout Christian writer, poet and translator from Bulgaria. Hadassah shares her personal journey of spiritual healing amidst struggles and painful experiences, from battling depression and suicidal thoughts during her teenage years in a communist Bulgaria to losing her husband and returning to her home country in 2020. She discusse...

In this episode of the Old School podcast, the host, Michele Vrabel, invites Carla Arges, an author, mental health coach, and podcast host known for her transparent discussions about her journey through mental health issues. Carla shares her harrowing experiences of childhood trauma, clinical depression, borderline personality disorder, and bipolar, which she faced and overcame. She emphasizes the...

This episode covers an engaging conversation between Michele and Andi & Charlie, who share their  transformative journey from small-town life in Yuba City, California, to building a life in  Sacramento and eventually moving to Nashville, Tennessee. Their story explores the early  challenges of teenage marriage, substance abuse, and financial hardships, leading to a pivotal  moment of spiritual...

Facing the Miracles and Complexities of Life with Matt Brown Michele interviews Matt Brown, an author and senior pastor at Sandals Church in Riverside, California. They discuss Matt's upcoming book 'Every Day, A Miracle', which is due to be released in March. The conversation turns to Matt's personal experiences with God's miracles, addressing themes of emotional and spiritual...

Our guest is Darla Czeropski, author of 'Just Say Hello' and founder of Oh So Free Ministries for Women. She shares her journey from the trauma of her past, including abuse and divorce, to a path of emotional and spiritual healing through her deepened relationship with God. Discussing the importance of tearing down the metaphorical walls we erect in our lives, Czeropski emphasizes the key...

Today we welcome our teacher, Adi Tilford. Adi Tilford is an adoptive mom, long-time educator, advocating for therapeutic, trauma-informed living. Adi hosts the 8000 Promises Podcast, writes a monthly essay for her newsletter subscribers and guest preaches at First Presbyterian Church, Grand Junction. She also serves on the women's ministry team, enjoying both low and high impact adventures wi...

Today we welcome our teacher, Christa Spaeth, author of A Busy Mom’s Prayer Journal . Christa Spaeth is a wife, mom of two boys, an unexpected author of two books and podcaster! She's also a woman ignited with a burning passion to walk in the rhythm of God's plan, each day. Back in 2022, she took a bold step, bidding goodbye to her long-standing career as a Registered Dietitian at a high-p...

We welcome to class as our teacher, Jake Thomas, founder of Life Like Jake. Jake is originally from New Orleans, and has a passion for personal service that stems from being a United States Marine. He is the founder and CEO of Life Like Jake where he derives the ultimate satisfaction of serving others and helping them achieve the goals of health, happiness and wealth. We follow one another on soci...

Today we welcome our teacher, Sarah Geringer, author of Hidden Manna on a Country Road. Sarah Geringer is a writer, speaker, podcaster, artist, book launch manager, creative coach, and author of six books, including Hidden Manna on a Country Road: Seeing God’s Daily Provision All around Us. When she’s not reading over 100 books per year, Sarah enjoys painting, baking, gardening, and playing the fl...

Today we welcome our teacher, Dr. Gladys Childs. Gladys is a speaker, author, church leader, professor, pastors wife, and mother. Helping people deeply connect with God through speaking, leading retreats, and writing, Gladys is a straight-talking Religion professor, pastor’s wife, and mom. She currently serves as Chaplain at Texas Wesleyan University. Authentic is the word most used to describe Gl...

Today we welcome our teacher, Isabella Lafferty of Isabellas’s Loft. Isabella is the founder of the Rookie Movement, a company with a mission to encourage and inspire youth to learn from the real world and embrace ROOKIE MISTAKES. She is an Interior Decorator & Content Creator through her online design platform: Isabella's Loft where she has accrued a community of over 160,000 people. She...

Today we will be in the emotional and spiritual classes. Our teacher today is Whitney Akin, author of Overlooked: Finding Your Worth when You Feel all Alone . Her heart is to see and celebrate the purpose and potential of the overlooked and invite them to live seen by the God who loves them. Whitney’s writing has been featured in (in)courage , Her View From Home , Proverbs 31 Ministries and more....

Today we welcome to class our teacher, Rachael Adams, author of A Little Goes a Long Way . Rachael is a writer and podcaster. She started her ministry 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 doodle dogs. Rachael’s Nugget:  “I wish I would have known my iden...

Today we welcome our teacher, Dr. Jessica Peck, author of Behind  Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens  Navigate Through Life’s Toughest Issues. As a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care, over the last 20 years Dr. Jessica Peck has engaged, encouraged, equipped, and empowered families to raise holistically healthy kids. A native Texan, she is a clinical professor at the Baylor U...

Today we welcome our teacher, Diana Swillinger, a life coach,  speaker and host of the Renew Your Mind podcast. After decades of trying to do all the right things but still feeling exhausted & discouraged, Diana went back to school, got certifications, studied the experts, and finally created her own mind renewal tools that had her loving life again and bringing her dreams to life! As host of...

Today we welcome our teacher, Alex Jensen. Alex is the author of  A Beautiful Season: Finding Your Identity In Christ After A Dating Relationship Ends Alex is a stay at home mom, author, blogger, and Christ  follower. She is also an antiques dealer and sells vintage and antique  decor online. Her love and passion is writing. She has authored several  books, two that are published, A Beautiful Seas...