Reflections UPCI

On the podcast today, Dr. Cindy Miller and Ellerie Saucer discuss the necessary friendships in a woman’s life—their purpose, the challenges, and how to navigate them. Our guest for this episode is Ellerie Saucer. Ellerie is, first and foremost, a wife and mom to three incredible children. She is a licensed therapist and serves alongside her husband in ministry. She is passionate about allowing the...

Connection to God puts the happy in the holidays, provides the peace and joy we crave, and keeps us focused on what really matters. Join us for part two in the Scripture Study series with Emily Hunt and Dr. Miller as we discuss tools and techniques for effectively studying God's Word. Emily Hunt and her husband, Jared, are credentialed UPCI ministers. Emily shares Bible study tools and techniques...

Connection to God should be a dialogue, not a monologue. In Scripture, we read His words, know His thoughts, and learn from Him. Join us as we discuss tools and techniques for effectively studying God's Word. Dr. Miller's guest for this episode is Emily Hunt. Emily and her husband, Jared, are credentialed UPCI ministers. Emily shares Bible study tools and techniques on Instagram and Facebook @abid...

Writing is a craft—both art and discipline. It is a unique expression of your thoughts, emotions, hopes, dreams, and core beliefs about life, relationships, and your most important relationship, the one you have with God. Join us for "Women Who Write" part two with Lee Ann Alexander. Lee Ann is the UPCI associate editor-in-chief and senior vice president of Pentecostal Resources Group. She has aut...

Writing is a craft—both art and discipline. It is a unique expression of your thoughts, emotions, hopes, dreams, and core beliefs about life, relationships, and your most important relationship, the one you have with God. Join us for "Women Who Write" part one with Lee Ann Alexander. Lee Ann is the UPCI associate editor-in-chief and senior vice president of Pentecostal Resources Group. She has aut...

Karissa King joins us on the podcast for part two of "Loving the One You Married." Karissa is married to Adam, her ministry and business partner. She is the devoted mother of Adeline and Forest. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, and together with Adam, they have created the top-rated Dear Young Married Couple resource center, which provides counseling, coaching, retrea...

God has a plan for marriage, and His plan focuses on sanctification and holiness rather than satisfaction and happiness. My guest for the July and August episodes is Karissa King. She is married to Adam, her ministry and business partner. Karissa is the devoted mother of Adeline and Forest. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, and together with Adam, they have created the...

Abortion is a deeply personal and sensitive topic that affects many women. The statistics are high. Abortion is not limited to unchurched women. This topic touches the sister sharing your pew, the woman in your ladies’ ministry group. It is a decision that can leave emotional scars and feelings of guilt and shame. Yet, amid the pain, there is hope for healing and restoration. Mothers who have expe...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Cindy Miller interviews Dr. Jennifer McCurrach, who discusses the intricacies of blended families. Dr. McCurrach shares her personal journey as a stepmother, highlighting the emotional challenges that come with integrating into an existing family dynamic. She stresses the need for patience, communication, and a united parenting approach with her spouse. Dr. McCurrach a...

On today's podcast, Jennie Russell, a credentialed UPCI Minister, counselor, and the executive vice president of Urshan College and Urshan Graduate School of Theology stops by to discuss following your calling, creating a plan, and waiting on God's timing. To read supplementary content about our podcast episodes, subscribe to Reflections magazine at ⁠⁠https://reflectionsupci.com/membership-join/ ⁠...

March is Women’s History Month in North America. On the March podcast, I talk with Dr. Evelyn Drury, a woman who has spent her life seeing and meeting unique needs in the church and community. She is one of my heroes. Dr. Drury, co-founder of New Beginnings Children and Family Services, shares what she has learned about being a trailblazer over the years. We talk about doing ministry outside the f...

How do we stop evaluating beauty by a number on a scale, a hairstyle, wrinkles, and scars? How do we realign faulty thinking with God’s truth? How do we break free from the lie, “Unless you are this…you are not enough?” Join us for the final episode of the "Redefining Beautiful" podcast series today with guests Duana Sargent and Ashton Qual. Duana Sargent lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her hus...

We're continuing our "Redefining Beautiful" podcast series today, with part two featuring guests Duana Sargent and Ashton Qual. Duana Sargent lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband, Darin. Duana and Darin travel the United States, teaching at marriage retreats and ministering in churches. Together, they have three children and two bonus children, Carson and Emily Sargent, Hunter and Ashton...

Today's guest: Nancy Grandquist is an author, recording artist, UGST student, adoring wife of Richard M, and loving mother and grandmother. They are thriving in their current season of life, traveling theworld to minister in churches and to couples and families serving in ministry. To read full articles about our podcast episodes, subscribe to Reflections magazine: ⁠https://reflectionsupci.com/mem...

Join us for the second episode in a two-part series on de-stressing the holidays. Our guest, Shelley Coon, of The Goodness Margin , will be sharing her personal and professional experiences to help us as we reclaim the happy in the holidays. To read full articles about our podcast episodes, subscribe to Reflections magazine: https://reflectionsupci.com/membership-join/ Download the free Let's Talk...

Join us for a two-part series on de-stressing the holidays. Our guest, Shelley Coon, of The Goodness Margin , will be sharing her personal and professional experiences to help us as we reclaim the happy in the holidays. To read full articles about our podcast episodes, subscribe to Reflections magazine: ⁠https://reflectionsupci.com/membership-join/⁠ ⁠. Download the free Let's Talk Guide: ⁠ Connect...

In part two of our cultural integration discussion, we have two incredible guests: Maya Hunley (former Yugoslavia) and May Butler (Philippines). These inspiring women share their experiences and discuss the church’s need to welcome the stranger. Their wisdom, insights, and personal anecdotes offer valuable inspiration to cultivate empathy and respect and build relationships with people from divers...

On the podcast we have three incredible guests: Maya Hunley (former Yugoslavia), Francy Miller (Colombia), and May Butler (Philippines). In this two-part series, these inspiring women share their experiences and discuss the church’s need to welcome the stranger. Their wisdom, insights, and personal anecdotes offer valuable inspiration to cultivate empathy and respect and build relationships with p...

Mary Booker is a wife, mother, grandmother, and maker of quilts. She serves in ministry with her husband, a pastor, and the district superintendent of Wisconsin. In this episode, Mary bravely shares her story of moving from trauma to survivor to overcoming thriver. It is her hope that others will find the courage to start their own healing journey. She started the conversation, let’s keep it going...

Today's guests are Linda Gleason, Ladies Ministries President UPCI, and Jennie Russell, Executive Vice President of Urshan College and Urshan Graduate School of Theology. Our conversation focuses on women in leadership. We discuss the experience of being a numerical minority in a male-dominated workplace, work/life balance, wrong perceptions that hinder our effectiveness, leadership styles, an...

Today's interview with Dr. Janet Trout highlights her diverse experiences of a life well lived. She is a minister, pastor, educator, businesswoman, mom, and grandmom. Join the conversation as we talk about the difference between seasonal accomplishment and life-span fulfillment. It’s a reminder that completing projects is not the same as living a purpose-filled life.  Download the Let's Talk...

Today's guests are Melissa Fross, Keri Beason, and Bethany Hilderbrand. Our conversation focuses on single women living and thriving in life, ministry, and the church. The episode explores the importance of liking yourself and appreciating your season of life. We share thoughts on loneliness, friendships, and dating. From a leader’s perspective and personal experience, these incredible ministry wo...

Today's guests are Beth Dillon, Virginia Ladies Ministries secretary, and Vicki Simoneaux, South Texas Ladies Ministries president. In this interview, we discuss how we started using one simple word, where our ideas come from, ways we sustain the word all year long or how the word sustains us, and other personal experiences. We had so much fun sharing, and we hope you will enjoy our time together....