The Savvy Sauce

153. Nine Ways to Connect with God with Gary Thomas   “So then, let us pursue [with enthusiasm] the things which make for peace and the building up of one another [things which lead to spiritual growth].” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭14:19‬ ‭(AMP‬‬)   Questions We Discuss: 1. Will you teach us what each of these nine spiritual temperaments are? 2. How can each of us identify our primary pathway? 3. What benefits co...

152. Five Keys to Creating Customer Loyalty in Your Business with Elizabeth Dixon   "Honor one another above yourselves." Romans 12:10b (NIV)   Questions and Topics We Discuss: Why is it vitally important to improve our customer experience, whether we are a mom-preneur, small business owner, or corporate employee? What are the five elements for exceptional customer experience? How do we actually d...

*Disclaimer* This episode includes mature content and is not intended for children.   151. Discovering God's Design for Romance with Sharon Jaynes   Song of Solomon 5:16 (AMP) “His mouth is full of sweetness; Yes, he is altogether lovely and desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem."   Questions and Topics We Discuss: What did you discover through your research...

150. Brain Science and Spiritual Abundance with Ken Baugh   Romans 12:2 (AMP) And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is...

149. Temperaments and Power of Words in Parenting with Kathleen Edelman   "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)   Questions and Topics We Discuss: How do we identify our children’s temperaments? What are some common rubs between the color combina...

Top Ten from 2020: #1  Ordering Your Priorities with Kat Lee   “Now you [collectively] are Christ’s body, and individually [you are] members of it [each with his own special purpose and function].” ‭‭1 Corinthians ‭12:27‬ ‭AMP‬‬   Kat Lee is passionate about teaching others how to jump-start each day with a grace-filled, life-giving morning routine. She is the author of the Hello Mornings book (pu...

Top Ten from 2020: #2 Five Love Languages with Dr. Gary Chapman   1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”    Gary Chapman, Ph. D.—author, speaker, pastor, and counselor—has a passion for people, and for helping them form lasting relationships.  Chapman is a well-known marriage counselor and director of marriage seminars. The...

*DISCLAIMER* This message is not intended for little ears.   Top Ten from 2020: #3 Passion Pursuit with Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Speaker, Dr. Juli Slattery   Proverbs 5:19b (NIV) “may you ever be intoxicated with her love.”    Dr. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and the president/co-founder of Authentic Intimacy. Juli earned her college degree at Wheaton College...

Top Ten from 2020: #4 Thriving with Kids at Home with Amanda Leman   Philippians 3:20 (NIV) “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,"   Amanda Leman has been married to Drew for over 20 years (half her life)! Together they have three kids: Will (16), Miles (12), and Simone (10). Their family loves to travel, both trying new places and visi...

Top Ten from 2020: #5 Applying Business Strategies to Your Home Management with Susan Seay   Luke 2:52 (NIV) “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men."   About Susan Seay:   I’m a real mom sharing what I have learned on this mom journey.  My hope is that as I share my life, I encourage other moms.   It’s as simple as that.   I’ve been married to my college-sweetheart Ro...

Top Ten from 2020: #6 Four Personality Types with Dale Wilsher   “But earnestly desire and strive for the greater gifts [if acquiring them is going to be your goal]. And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one of the choicest graces and the highest of them all: unselfish love].” 1 Corinthians‬ ‭12:31‬ ‭(Amp)   Dale Wilsher is a professional life and strength coach, a DISC personality t...

Top Ten from 2020: #7 Powerful Purpose of Introverts with Holley Gerth   Psalms 139:14 NIV “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."   Holley Gerth is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, life coach, and speaker with a master of science degree in mental health. She cofounded (in)courage, a site that received almost one million...

Top Ten from 2020: #8 Technology and Parenting with Arlene Pellicane   Titus 2:15 (AMP) “Tell them these things. Encourage and rebuke with full authority. Let no one disregard or despise you [conduct yourself and your teaching so as to command respect.]"   Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including Parents Rising, 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5...

Top Ten from 2020: #9 Visionary Parenting and Grand-Parenting with Dr. Rob Rienow   Deuteronomy 6:5-7 (NIV) “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when...

Top Ten from 2020: #10 Anatomy of an Affair with Dave Carder   Hebrews 10:23 (NIV) “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”    DAVE CARDER serves as Pastor of Counseling Ministries at First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton, CA.   His specialty is Adultery Recovery and Prevention for which he has appeared on numerous media outlets including The Oprah W...

148. Overcoming Evil with Good: Recognizing Spiritual Abuse with Dr. Diane Langberg   Matthew 7:16a (NKJV) "You will know them by their fruits."   Dr. Diane Langberg is globally recognized for her 47 years of clinical work with trauma victims. She has trained caregivers on six continents in responding to trauma and to the abuse of power. She also directs her own counseling practice in Jenkintown,...

147. Connection and Correction in Parenting with Chad Hayenga   1 Peter 2:24 NIV "He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”    Chad Hayenga has spent over 25 years ministering to kids and families as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Life Coach, speaker, and podcaster.    He h...

*Disclaimer* This episode is not intended for little ears   146. Biblical Response to Emotionally Destructive Relationships with Leslie Vernick   Ephesians 4:31 "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice." (ESV)   Leslie Vernick is a popular speaker, author, licensed clinical social worker and relationship coach. She has over 35 years...

145. Intentional Questions to Ask Our Kids with Susan Seay   Colossians 3:12 (NIV) "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."   About Susan Seay:   I’m a real mom sharing what I have learned on this mom journey.  My hope is that as I share my life, I encourage other moms.   It’s as simple as that.   I’...

*DISCLAIMER* This episode discusses adult themes and is not intended for little ears   144. Brain’s Role in Sexual Intimacy with Angie Landry    Isaiah 55:8+9 (NIV) “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”    Angela Landry, an LMFT, N...

*DISCLAIMER* Part of this message contains mature content and is not intended for young listeners.   143. Prodigal Story: Sexuality, Drugs, and Scripture with Dr. Christopher Yuan   James 5:16b (NIV) "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."   Christopher Yuan, DMin, has taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for over ten years and his speaking ministry on faith and sexualit...

142. Decluttering and Organizing with Morgan Tyree   1 Corinthians 14:40 (ESV) "But all things should be done decently and in order."   Morgan Tyree is a professional organizer (chaos calmer), writer (list lover), and fitness instructor (exercise enthusiast). She believes in prioritizing and measuring progress one day at a time, while also “keeping it simple.” Morgan has published two books, Take...

141. Rescued from Poverty with Norah Birungi   Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”    Norah B. Birungi is resiliency embodied. The youngest of six children born to a Ugandan mother and Rwandan father, she was raised in Kampala, Uganda, at the height of civil conflict in the r...

*DISCLAIMER* This message includes some adult themes and is not intended for little ears*   140. Personal Development and Sexual Wholeness with Dr. Sibylle Georgianna   Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”    A native German, Dr. Sibylle Georgianna earned her Ph. D. in cross-cultural psychology from the University of Landau, Germany. She also...

139. Art of Friendship with Kim Wier   ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18:1‬ ‭ESV‬‬, “Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.”   Kim Wier is a an author, speaker, radio and podcast host. She is the mom of grown kids - who are now having kids. She has a kind and funny husband who has been her partner in this life for 33 years and who is thrilled they are finally empty...