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How can we flourish even in the hard places when our stories are marked by pain, disappointment or loss? We welcome Jennie Lusko, author of the new book "The Fight to Flourish: Engaging in the Struggle to Cultivate the Life You Were Born to Live." Jennie encourages us with the truth that we can thrive even in the most desolate places. Five days before Christmas, Jennie's daughter unexpectedly pass...

You are invited to seven minutes of stillness as we meditate on 1 Peter 5:7 which says, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." God is inviting you to cast your fears, concerns and anxieties to Him. Take some time to find a quiet place, free from distraction. Choose to surrender and believe that God cares for you and will sustain you.

Allie welcomes Certified Health Coach and Intuitive Eating Counselor Paige Schmidt to share her story of how she found freedom through her relationship with God from the control and bondage of dieting and an unhealthy obsession with food and her body. Paige offers wisdom for how to surrender control to God and find greater freedom and wholeness in your life. May you be encouraged to know that free...

Do you ever struggle with yucky feelings that come after comparison or experience envy when you look too long at other people's lives? In this enlightening episode, our friend and  psychotherapist  Rebecca  Ching shares how we can make envy work in our favor and why it can be a trailhead to our personal growth and self-discovery.   Rebecca sheds light on the difference between benign and toxic env...

Allie welcomes New York Times Bestselling author Lisa Bevere to talk about what it really means to be a strong and confident woman of faith. Strength can be so misunderstood in our world today and Lisa shares why being strong is not wrong. Be invited to find your strength through a deep and devoted relationship with God — from knowing and following Him, rather than trying harder or doing more. Lis...

Putting Jesus first in our lives sounds great and we know we should do it, but what does that really look like and how can doing so transform our lives? Allie interviews  Lisa   Whittle , author of "Jesus Over Everything: Uncomplicating the Daily Struggle to Put Jesus First." Our conversation invites you to examine your own life and how your daily choices may be either robbing you of joy or leadin...

Allie welcomes Communications Consultant, Digital Media Strategist, Mental Health Advocater and Miss America 2008, Kirsten Mueller-Daubermann to discuss strategies and tips for how we can protect our peace of mind and mental health during this global crisis that is affecting each of us to varying degrees. Be inspired to build healthy rhythms and routines into your day and be intentional about usin...

Allie welcomes author, speaker and former international model Jennifer Strickland to share her story for our new "HerStory" testimony series. Jen first shares three tips to help us through this uncertain time in our nation with everything going on with the Coronavirus. Jen modeled from eight years-old to twenty-two. At the height of her career, she walked the runway for Giorgio Armani; appeared in...

How are you doing during this crazy time in our country and world? Are you anxious or fearful? In this practical simple thought episode, Allie Marie Smith shares why we can still have hope in uncertain times such as these and suggests 10 things we can do to fight for peace and joy during this season in our country. If you are experiencing fear or anxiety know that you are not alone and be encourag...

Bestselling author  Sheila  Walsh shares practical steps to put the power of prayer back in your life.  Sheila  reminds us that "God doesn't seek our perfection. He longs for our presence." Prayer is our most powerful, life-changing tool, but all too often, it feels like a struggle or a chore. We think God isn't listening or doesn't hear our requests. In this honest conversation,  Sheila encourage...

In a world where it seems like everyone is living out loud, do you ever feel like you're just not enough? Like you're not living big enough, like you don't have a big enough following or that you're not making a big enough impact? In this simple thought episode, Allie Marie Smith shares why it's okay to give yourself permission to live a quiet life and reflects on the beauty and peace a simpler li...

We welcome relationship expert and author of "Love In Every Season" Debra Fileta on to share about the four seasons of relationships. Whether you're single, dating, engaged or married the quality of your relationships impacts the quality of your life and you have the power to choose your relationships wisely. Debra offers helpful advice for singles and those in dating relationships. Learn how to l...

Introducing our new "simple thought" series on the podcast. Today's simple thought is "your body is not a project, it is a gift to be treasured." Allie reads an article she wrote for Darling Magazine titled "Your Personal Body Project" and reflects on the all too common tendency women have to make their body projects which can ultimately make us sick and rob us of the life we've been designed for....

Join Allie Marie Smith as she interviews our first guest of 2020, Nicole Zasowski. Nicole is a marriage and family therapist who loves using her words to help others find an enduring peace and joy outside of circumstance. Nicole shares tips for finding freedom from unhealthy coping mechanisms such as shame, control and performance and guides women to a grace-filled path towards wholeness. Nicole's...

Join us for our 100th episode as Allie interviews Rachel Brown, who has served as our co-host these past three years. Rachel is entering into an exciting new season and stepping down as co-host of the Wonderfully Made podcast. Rachel reflects on interviewing nearly fifty amazing women and shares some of the inspiring things she has learned in the process. Join us for Rachel's last episode as our c...

Liz Marie Galvan is an influencer, designer, former military wife, and mama to Copeland Beau. She is an expert on making spaces warm, livable, and inviting. But Liz Marie has learned that coziness is much, much more than throw pillows and delicious-smelling candles: coziness is about creating spaces that embody safety, love, and connection. Join Rachel today as she talks to Liz Marie about her new...

Join Allie Marie Smith and our guest Alexandra Kuykendall for a conversation about the beautiful and hard parts of the holiday season. Whether you're mourning the loss of a loved one, dealing with difficult family relationships or facing unmet expectations, let's face it: the holidays can be hard. Learn how to reflect on hope, love, joy and peace while enjoying the season and getting practical tip...

Cheana Tagatac is from the Golden State of California, where her family still lives. She attended college at Lipscomb University in Nashville, graduating with a Nursing Degree. While Cheana loves the ministry of nursing, her passion, above all, is music, especially when it comes to singing and playing for the Lord. As both a worship leader and a nurse, she is currently exploring many avenues for h...

How do you see yourself and how do you see those who are different than you? Be inspired to see others and yourself through God's eyes as you meet nine-year-old Grace Anna and her mother Angela. Grace is not your typical young girl. She was born with a rare form of dwarfism (Conradi Hunermann Syndrome), which causes spinal curvature, cataracts, poor hearing, and sparse hair. At three years old, Gr...

Destiny Saucedo is small town Hispanic girl from West Texas who is currently living in the Dallas Metroplex. She is employed as a first grade teacher and she loves her work, but outside of the classroom, you can find her blogging at The Everyday Girls, where she writes stories that share the lessons that she learned on this journey of messy goodness called life. Her hope is that her stories would...

Allie interviews a dear friend of Wonderfully Made, Arielle Estoria. Arielle  is Spoken Word Poet, Author, Dance Party Enthusiast Emcee and Event Host Speaker, Model and Actress. Arielle shares her thoughts on comparison, being kind to yourself, dating, singleness and body confidence.  Thanks for being a part of our community. To learn more about Wonderfully Made, please visit us at  wonderfullyma...

Sarah Mast is an award-winning creative designer and interactive design specialist for The High Road Agency, based in her hometown, Johnson City, TN. To her, her job is more than designing annual reports, crafting full marketing campaigns, and building websites: it is sharing a story that needs to be told or raising awareness about issues that many never knew existed. Join Rachel as she talks with...

Join Allie Marie Smith as she interviews Allison Mercer, Director of Youth for Rock Church in San Diego. Allison shares how a life of partying led her to the end of herself and a beginning of a life-changing relationship with God. She reflects on how she has found purpose in the midst of personal pain and why the presence of pain does not equal the absence of God. Lastly, Allison reflects on what...

Jessica New graduated from college with a degree in social work, and she moved home to Fort Worth, Texas, thinking it would only be a matter of time before she found a job in her field of work. When that didn't pan out, Jessica took on a desk jobs, and while she was able to pay the bills, she fell further and further into misery. With no idea what she would do next, Jessica took a leap of faith an...

Join Allie as she interviews author Melissa Maimone for part two of their conversation about depression. Melissa reflects on suffering and Allie and Melissa offer encouragement for any girl or woman walking through the darkness of depression. Melissa is the author of "The Radiant Midnight: Depression, Grace and Gifts of a Dark Place." We hope you will be encouraged and believe there is hope for yo...