That's Just What I Needed Podcast

Hey Friend! Boy, do I have a hot topic for you, especially given our culture today! Author Rhonda Stoppe stops by with some insightful words from her book. Moms Raising Sons to be Men. If you have a son, grandson, or nephew, or mentor kids, teens, or young adults, you’ll get wisdom from our conversation on how you can help today’s boys find their purpose and passion. Our world needs more good men....

Hey Friend! Full disclosure: Today’s episode may feel a little challenging if you're married–it is for me! I decided to tackle this sensitive issue because of an email I received from a distraught husband. I quickly realized his wife probably had no idea how her behavior had contributed to her husband’s dissatisfaction. And, while I’m aware that a husband’s behavior affects marriage satisfaction,...

Hey Friend!  Today’s topic was inspired by a phone call from a retreat coordinator who wanted me to speak on confession, of all things–confession! I nearly dropped the phone when I heard her request. I knew a message on confession would either provide the backdrop of a mighty move of God or be the most awkward moment of my speaking career. Confession is probably one of the most misunderstood spiri...

Have You (or Your Kids) Accidentally Accepted a Secular World View?   Hey Friend!  “Insightful “ describes today’s conversation with my guest, Natasha Crain. The conversation may challenge the way you think–but in the best possible way! Natasha helps us to think more clearly about our biblical worldview and avoid the pressures to conform to today’s secular cultural view. This episode is eye-openin...

Don’t Be a Quitter: 3 Things You Need to Be Resilient and Persevere.   Hey Friend!  Today on the podcast I sit down with none other than international speaker, podcaster, and best-selling author, Bianca Olthoff . Bianca and I talk about grit, perseverance, and resiliency. Though these aren’t qualities you hear much about in Christian culture, they’re essential if we want to live a life without reg...

Hey Friend!  Whether you’re a veteran Bible reader, or you’re new in your spiritual journey, at some point, most of us find ourselves feeling like our devotional life gets stuck in a rut. But it doesn’t have to stay that way! On today’s episode, I share practical tips that can get your devotional life unstuck simply by changing your attitude, your environment, your methods, or combining all three....

Hey Friend!  It’s the first episode of 2023! Can you believe it?!  A new year often means we think more about change. In today's episode, I share three tips for how to prepare for a new thing God may want to do in you or for you. The lessons I learned all started with a random conversation I overheard in the Starbucks line. A well-dressed woman at Starbucks and my closet of old stuff opened my eye...

Hey Friend!  I hope your Christmas was filled with Christ's love and 2023 is filled with Christ's purpose. Today's episode will be short and sweet I simply just want to pray over you, your life, and the new year.  So, sit back, grab a cup of your favorite beverage, breathe deep, and receive what God has for you. You are loved, Donna P.S. Have you entered my giveaway yet?  It’s the last week to do...

Hey Friend!  Did you know that 75% of women fear public speaking, but yet  100% of women live on the stage? Life is a drama, and we are the leading lady!  The question we must ask ourselves is, “What kind of performance am I putting out there for the world?”  Do I create drama or dispel drama? Do I know how to handle other people’s drama, so I bring calm into the midst of chaos? In this episode, I...

Hey Friend!  On today’s episode, I’m chatting about the five dumb things we accidentally do to mess up Christmas in the hope we can avoid making these common mistakes. We’ve all been there – we want Christmas to be perfect and magical, but sometimes it’s not. Sometimes our less-than-idyllic Christmas is due to circumstances that are out of our control, but other times it’s because we make choices...

Hey Friend!  December is upon us, which means you, like me, are likely thinking about gifts. In honor of the gift-giving season, I’m giving gifts to several lucky listeners. And I’m making it super easy to win!   Here’s all you have to do:  Screenshot a picture of this podcast and tag me in your post on social media, and you’ll be entered to win. I’m giving away books written by the authors I’ve i...

Hey Friend!  Do you feel like this crazy, chaotic, loud world is trying to pull you in a thousand different directions? I get it, friend. I feel it too. Well, today we are talking to my friend and author Denise Hughes about her latest devotional book, Sanctuary: Cultivating a Quiet Heart in a Noisy and Demanding World. We talk about how we can make a few easy and practical shifts that can help set...

Hey Friend!  Every November, media outlets bombard us with reminders of why thankfulness is good for us. Giving thanks will make you happier, they say. Healthier. It will change your outlook and usher in peace.   And they are right.   Still, knowing all the benefits of thankfulness isn’t sufficient motivation for most of us to practice thankfulness past the perfunctory “ name one thing you’re than...

Hey Friend!  I’m so excited about today’s show because I know you’ll get something you need. After all, today we are talking about RELATIONSHIPS!  Who doesn’t want better relationships, right?  This episode promises to give you an easy win. I’m sharing the ONE biblical principle that can take a good relationship and make it GREAT. And, this simple principle offers the possibility of making a diffi...

Hey Friend!  Do you ever wish an older, wiser woman could speak into your life so you could live with more wisdom and less regret? If so, you’ll love my conversation with author, Danna Demetre.    I talk with Danna on today's podcast as she reflects on her 70 years and shares 10 things she wished she’d known (or put into practice!) sooner.  Her insights are simple yet profound, Biblical yet so “re...

Hey Friend!  Have you ever thought, why does the Christian life feel so hard for me but seem so easy for others ? Or maybe you’ve thought,  I need wisdom, comfort, and guidance from God. or I need someone to pray for me even if I don’t know what to pray. If so, then, friend, this is the episode for you! In this episode, we discuss the role of the  Holy Spirit in your life. You’ll learn who He is a...

Hey Friend!  On this week’s show, I chatted with author Tina Yaeger about her new book, Upcycled: Crafted for a Purpose. This conversation was so good!  You know the parts of your life you think God can’t possibly use? Well, those are the things He can use most brightly for His glory. Just think of the possibilities – how He can take our little and broken pieces and use them to become part of a gr...

Hey friend!  Have you ever struggled with being satisfied or content with your circumstances, relationships, or yourself?  If you’re like most people, you have at least one area of your life that never seems good enough. Today, we’ll talk about one simple habit that can increase our daily satisfaction and contentment. The habit isn’t hard–in fact it’s totally do-able once you know what it is! I’ve...

Hey Friend! I’m going to be honest; today’s show is an unusual one. On this week’s episode I have an eye-opening conversation with pastor and New York Times best-selling author, John Burke, about his research into the stories of people who have had near-death experiences and how it links to what the Bible teaches about heaven. If you're thinking, “wait a minute…that’s weird” I get it. John does, t...

Hey Friend –  I’m so excited! Today is the much-anticipated question-and-answer episode. So, listen in as I answer three great questions YOU asked. The first is a relationship question ( oh my goodness…this is such a good question! ), the second is a personal question ( if you don’t need the answer to this one, someone you know definitely does!) , and the third is a practical spiritual question (...

How to Master Digital Tech so It Doesn’t Master You with guest, Arlene Pellicane   Hey Friend!  Could you spend a day without your phone?   I know. I know. Convicting question, isn’t it?   I’m talking with my new friend, author, and speaker on this week's podcast, Arlene Pellicane. And, oh my goodness, the topic is incredibly pertinent: how to use technology so it doesn't drown out the most import...

Hey Friend!  We’re getting practical with today’s topic–How do I know when I should give up, quit, or move on? The simple answer is it's not always easy to know. Sometimes it's easier to discern when NOT to give up. So, in today’s episode, I’m sharing four questions to ask to help you determine whether you should give up or keep going. I hope it’s just what you need :). Remember, friend;  you are...

Hey, Friend!  Fear. Worry. Anxiety. Who among us doesn’t struggle with these issues, at least occasionally? Today my friend, and author, Alli Worthington, shares what she’s learned about handling these unwelcome visitors.  We look at how men and women deal with fear differently and learn five of the most common unhealthy ways of dealing with fear and worry. If you are dealing with fear, anxiety, a...

Hey, Friend! I have a feeling you are going to love today’s episode! I recently sat down with relationship experts, Bill & Pam Farrell, to discuss marriage. They share how men and women think differently, how we process stress differently (this one is an eye-opener!), how we view romance differently, and why nothing is more inefficient than conflict. We also take a deep dive into the “AHA” of marr...

Hey Friend! This episode isn’t just for mothers but anyone with relationships.  I’m sure you, like me, have seen all the pictures and posts about kids returning to school. These images got me thinking about what I’m most glad I did while my kids were growing up and what I wish I’d done more. Surprisingly, the answer was the SAME: I don’t regret being present a single minute physically, emotionally...