That's For Sure with Carrie Ellen

On today’s episode, Carrie Ellen is joined by Jim Farmer.  Jim Farmer is the Vice President of Training, Programs, and HR for For The Children, a nonprofit dedicated to serving children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and abandonment through mentoring and camp programs across the United States and internationally.  Jim has spent his career helping organizations develop people and culture thro...

On today’s episode, Carrie Ellen is joined by author and bible study leader, Barb Egbert.  Barbara Quillen Egbert writes and guides women’s groups from a foundational perspective of a personal relationship with Jesus. Her previous book Portrait of a Woman and Jesus was based on the same dream when Jesus asked, “Will you dance with Me?” Ballroom dance has become a vehicle for her personal and spiri...

On today’s episode, Carrie shares about her latest book, Here for the Ride: Ten Invitations from Jesus to the One Who Longs for More. This brief episode will give you a behind the scenes look at the book and give you the opportunity to hear the Introduction of the book read by Carrie.  Here for the Ride is available for pre-order now (Kindle eBook only). The paperback edition will  be available on...

As Global Ambassador, Stan Jantz leads Come and See in its mission to share the authentic Jesus with 1 billion people. After serving as president of one of the nation’s largest Christian bookstores, Stan began a writing career that has produced 75 books with more than 4 million copies sold. His latest title, released in 2021, is The Healing Power of God: A Biblical Embrace of the Supernatural. Sta...

Actor Trevor Black is on the show today. Trevor Black is an SAG-AFTRA actor who received his BFA from the Actor Training Conservatory at University of Utah. Classically trained, he has worked at many regional theaters across the country and currently resides near Los Angeles with his wife, Laura Black, where they work in TV and film. Recent projects include NCIS: Origins, Barry, 9-1-1, The Betty B...

We’re back! Welcome to season 3 of That’s for Sure . In today’s episode, we hear from Simon Gioche. Simon is a global leader, husband, father and musician. On today’s episode, Simon reminds us that faith is an adventure. He shares stories of his world travels, his personal story of tragedy and how God used him to share the good news of Christ all over the world. This conversation will remind you t...

In this final episode of the Summer of the Psalms series, we’re looking at Psalm 100. Psalm 100 is known for being a Psalm of thanksgiving. In this episode, we consider three marks of a Christian.  Filled with the Spirit of God Filled with his word. Filled with gratitude.  I’m grateful for these truths and I am especially grateful for you. Thank you for being part of this Summer in the Psalms seri...

Today’s Psalm is one of my favorites and my typical go to Psalms. We’re looking at Psalm 91.   Psalm 91 shows us how protective God is of his children and followers. It reveals to us the truth that God is actively working for our protection and good. Isn’t that incredible news today? We have a God who is for us and is with us always.  If you missed the notes for Psalm 91, grab them here . Spend so...

In today’s episode we’re reading and reflecting on Psalm 34. Psalm 34 is such a beautiful picture of the relationship between God and you and me. It’s full of praise rightly due to God and it reveals how active and caring is in our everyday life.  He is the Lord. He is our protector. He is with us always.  If you missed the notes for Psalm 34, grab them here . Spend some time reading the Psalm and...

1. God created us and calls us very good. 2. God cares deeply for us.  In this episode, we read and explore Psalm 8. Psalm 8 is full of praise to the God who created everything from the stars in the heavens to the fish in the sea. And he created you and me by his incredible love.  If you missed the notes for Psalm 8, grab them here . Spend just a few minutes reading Psalm 8 today and reflecting on...

In today’s episode we’re going to dive into Psalm 1. Psalm 1 is rich poetry that paints for us a picture of how fruitful and prosperous a life with God and his word is. We read about two paths. One is like a tree planted by a stream and who yields fruit and prosper. The other is a wicked way that leads to destruction. One is marked with God and yielding to his word and way and the other is marked...

Welcome to the Summer in the Psalms Series kick off episode!  Friend, I am so glad you’re joining in on this new and interactive summer series. I truly believe God has something so good and unimaginably awesome for his believing people. The Psalms tell us as much. Have you ever questioned or wondered if God is concerned with your life? Does he really see and know and care about the details of life...

Imagine losing your job, your home and everything in it, and your kids’ school all in one day. For today’s guest, Rev. Mike Mekredijian, that’s exactly what happened to him and his family in Altadena, Ca in Jan 2025. On today’s episode you’ll get to hear Mike tell his story of unimaginable loss running parallel with profound truth in the midst of the loss and grief. Mike loves people. A graduate o...

Zach Windahl is an author and content creator focused on helping his audience grow in their faith. He is the founder and former CEO of The Brand Sunday, a company that creates tools and resources to hold your hand as you read through the Bible for yourself. Marrying his passion for entrepreneurship and making faith simple and attainable has landed Zach in a unique place in the Christian landscape,...

Mary Marantz is the three-time bestselling author of Underestimated, Dirt, and Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots, as well as the host of the popular podcast The Mary Marantz Show. She grew up in a trailer in rural West Virginia and was the first in her family to go to college before going on to Yale for law school. Her work has been featured on CNN, MSN, Business Insider, Bustle, Thrive Global, Sout...

Kelly Dickson is an ordained Presbyterian PC(USA) pastor working on an initiative that supports the creation and facilitation of new worshipping communities. She has served in a variety of ministry roles over the past 20 years, including: Minister of Adult Ministries, Young Adults, Women's, Small Groups and Community Life Ministries. She recently ended an interim pastoring role at a church in Hill...

Today’s guest is Corrie Petzold. Corrie Petzold was born in Tyler, Texas and was raised both in the rolling hills of East Texas and the cotton fields of West Texas.  She came to understand her need for salvation at the age of 7 and made Jesus her Savior and Lord.  She has been following him ever since.  In 1998, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication as well as her "MRS." degree!...

Unity in Diversity. Today’s guest knows an awful lot about this as someone whose spent his time among the nations. Christian Mungai is a native Kenyan who is answering God’s call to be a missionary to the United States. Christian serves as the Global Movement Pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, California, where he is passionate about deploying the Church into what God is doing around the world....

Today’s guest is a friend of mine from Mongolia. That's right, Mongolia. Badralt Sukh-Ulzii (you can call him Bada) is a second-generation Christian young leader from Mongolia. He is passionate about discipleship and leadership and has served as a youth and young adult ministry leader for several local churches and ministries in Mongolia. Currently, he serves as a project coordinator in a nati...

Today’s guest is Erin Cuccio. Erin is an author, speaker, podcast host, and executive coach. After more than a decade as an educator, she now serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Cuccio Household. She spends her days chasing her dreams by day and her three boys at night while helping to support her husband's entrepreneurial endeavors. Her hidden talents are bringing order to any kind of ch...

Kevin Manning is on the show today. Kevin is a pastor of over 30 years. He’s been married to Christy for 32 years. Kevin and Christy have four adult children. He currently serves as a Campus Pastor at The Well Community Church in Clovis, Ca. When he’s not hanging with his family or serving The Well Community Church, he owns and operates a non-profit called FMSWAKE. The wake surfing organization ch...

Ty Scott King is an award-winning, Billboard charting, GRAMMY® Award-considered artist who—for nearly three decades—has fine-tuned a unique balance between poetry and hip hop. Referred to by many as “the Maya Angelou of this generation,” Ty has shared stages with industry greats, awed international audiences, and performed at the United States Pentagon.  Her ability to remind others of their worth...

We made it! The end of this first season of That’s For Sure is here and I’m super grateful for all of you who have jumped in on this adventure. It’s been a great start to the show and I couldn’t be more grateful and appreciative of all the guests of this very first season and the many of you who have joined in on our conversations. As I mentioned during this finale episode, I’d love your input as...

Harmony Brown, Executive Director of Africa New Day is on the show today. The mission statement of Africa New Day is:  Transforming Congo from within through education, advocacy, and economic development. Fighting violence, poverty, and inequality in the Congo through education, advocacy, and economic development. Africa New Day is a non-profit determined to end the cycles of violence, poverty, an...

Ashley Neff is on the show today. Ashley is a world traveler, a fabulous photographer, a cancer survivor and friend to many. Ashley was so kind to come on the show today and share some of her life and wisdom through her experiences with unmet expectations such as singleness, buying a home and cancer. In this episode, Ashley offers us all so many little nuggets of wisdom as we all try to navigate w...