Tangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)

In this episode, Susan sits down with Brandon Swoboda from Workmatters to talk about how our jobs often become our identity, but God has a much greater design and purpose for our work…He uses our work to draw us closer to Him. As Brandon reminds us, "Work is still good. How do we know that? Because it was created when things were still good.” (Genesis 1)

This week, Susan is joined again by Brandon Swoboda for a meaningful conversation on cultivating faithfulness through legacy and discipleship. Together, they explore the importance of men pursuing mentorship—both as disciples and disciplers—and how God uses that to shape us, our families, our communities, and future generations. If you’ve ever wondered what it practically looks like to build a lif...

“What are you chasing?” In this episode, Susan sits down with Brandon Swoboda, CEO and President of Workmatters, for a thoughtful conversation about biblical manhood and the importance of reflection. Together, they explore what happens when work, success, and striving become our goal, why stillness and reflection can feel so difficult, and how true formation begins when we learn to sit with God. W...

This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation all about Circle Talk. In this episode of the Tangible Truth Podcast, Susan — licensed professional counselor and author of Circle Talk: Control the Controllable and Release the Rest — is joined again by Rashel for a meaningful conversation about control and surrender. Resources:  Purchase your own Circle Talk book! Interested in going through the full Cir...

Are you a self-proclaimed “control freak” but don’t know what to do about it? In this episode of the Tangible Truth Podcast, Susan — licensed professional counselor and author of Circle Talk: Control the Controllable and Release the Rest — is joined again by Rashel for a meaningful conversation about control and surrender. Together, they unpack how the constant need to control outcomes, people, or...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re talking all about counseling! Who is counseling for? How do you know if counseling is the next best step for you? Is fear getting in your way? Hear from Susan, a licensed professional counselor, and Rashel, someone who’s experienced counseling firsthand, as they answer some questions you may be having and dive into how we can know when counseling mi...

When was the last time you paused to check in with how you’re really doing? In this episode, Susan and Rashel explore the importance of emotional awareness and how it shapes both personal well-being and the health of our relationships. Join the conversation as they share insights, relatable experiences, and tangible ways to take steps towards emotional maturity. Scripture References Mark 12:30 Mat...

Part 4 (the finale) is here! This week on Tangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends, we’re wrapping up our April series: “Our Relationship with Our Bodies.” Through this series, Susan & Rashel have opened up about walking with the Lord through seasons of struggle, the lies the enemy tries to plant about our bodies, and the practical ways we can fight back with truth. And now—we’re closin...

This week on the Tangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends, we’re back with Part 3 of our series, “Our Relationship with Our Bodies.” Susan is joined again by Rashel Townsend as they continue the conversation—this time exposing the enemy’s lies and the subtle and obvious ways they take root and reshape how we see our bodies. Together, they unpack these distortions and share practical, tangib...

This week we continue the conversation with guest and friend, Rashel Townsend, as we dive deeper into our relationship with our bodies—a topic we don’t often slow down to talk about, but one that impacts all of us.  In this episode, Susan shares her powerful story of navigating bullying and chronic pain, offering an honest look at the struggles that can shape how we see ourselves. Yet even in the...

Did you know that 3 of the top 5 New Year's Resolutions all have to do with our bodies? They are: exercise more, eat healthier, and lose weight. But...are we striving for these things for the right reasons? All this month, Susan and the new Tangible Truth Executive Assistant, Rashel Townsend, are sharing their stories of walking with God and of a sometimes toxic relationship with their bodies. For...

The response to our "Family of Origin" Series has been so beautiful. To finish out this powerful talk, Susan and Sarah Schafer bring it home with scriptures on love and how only God can break a hard heart so that we can truly find healing, express love, and give forgiveness. To Learn More about how you can JOIN THE HEALING for Tangible Truth on NWA Gives Day, head to our Website: Tangible Truth Mi...

We have had such an amazing response to our "Family of Origin" Series that Susan has invited a friend and fellow counselor, Sarah Schafer, to weigh in on this heavy topic. This week, they are talking about how God's love fits into the picture of our "Family of Origin."

To round out our Family of Origin Series, Susan, Keri, Angie, and Kristen will delve into the story of Joseph and how it is a beautiful example of working WITH God to move past the negatives we might have grown up with.

Susan is back in the studio with Keri, Kristen, and Angie to continue digging into "Family of Origin." This week - family secrets and sweeping the negative under the rug.

The studio is full this week as Keri Sallee, Angie Elrod, and Kristen Schatzman join Susan to discuss why learning more about our personal "Family of Origin" stories is the first step to finding healing and wholeness in our present lives.

Last week, Susan and guest host, Kristen Schatzman, discussed the idea of "Doing for God vs. Being with God" and what that means in our relationship with God. This week, thanks to a listener's question, they are digging into the practical steps we can all take to make the shift from DOERS to BEINGS. You can get your copy of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality on AMAZON . To learn more about Kristen's...

"Our activity for God can only properly flow from a life with God." - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero. What is the difference between "doing for God" and "being with God"? Susan has invited her mentee and fellow counselor, Kristen Schatzman, into the studio to dig into the idea and help shift our mindset about what God truly wants in our relationship with Him. You can get your c...

4 Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant, 5 is not rude, is not self-seeking, is not irritable, and does not keep a record of wrongs. 6 Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth. 7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 How can love be all of these things? First...it ha...

It's February, and with it comes all of the thoughts of hearts, love, and relationships. But what does it truly mean to love, and what does the Bible say about being in community? And what if you don't have a "romantic love" for Valentine's Day? Susan and her forever Valentine, Dr. Steve Goss, are in the studio answering those questions, with the help of scripture, life experiences, and a couple o...

It's hard to believe we are almost at the end of January already! For one last show, Susan and Angie are back in the studio to finish out the "Jesus in the Workplace" series by sharing personal stories of how others have been God's light to them during hard seasons of life.

"Who needs to know besides God and me?" Susan's Grandmother For Part 3 of our "Jesus in the Workplace" series, Susan and Angie delve into how to react to rejection and transgressions in the workplace and in life...with a little handed-down wisdom from Susan's Grandmother.

"30 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.' [ a ] 31 The second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' [ b ] No other commandment is greater than these." - Mark 12:30-31 Susan and guest host Angie Elrod continue their discussion of "Jesus in the Workplace." This week... how can we be the light of God to difficu...

23 Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [greatest] reward. It is the Lord Christ whom you [actually] serve. - Colossian 3:23-24 (AMP) Welcome to a new year AN...

For the final installment of the "The 3 Cs of Christmas" series, Susan and Keri discuss the Christmas Story and how one act of kindness brought about the most fantastic Christmas Miracle ever. From all of us here at Tangible Truth Ministries, we pray you have a joyous and blessed Christmas season, and we will see you in January for Season 6 of the Tangible Truth Podcast.