The Savvy Sauce

Special Patreon Release: Creativity and Career while Raising a Family with Jean Stoffer   Daniel 6:23b (NASB) "So Daniel was lifted up out of the den, and no injury whatever was found on him, because he had trusted in his God."   Questions and Topics We Discuss: How did you prioritize your relationship with your children while also not squandering the gifts and talents you'd been given? Will you s...

250. I Like Giving with Brad and Drew Formsma   Proverbs 11:24 (MSG) "The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller."   Questions and Topics We Discuss: What are the earliest seeds of generosity that were planted in your life? What are the seven forms of generosity you write about? What are some of the most practical ways we can pass this lifest...

Update and Announcements You Don't Want to Miss!!   **Transcription**   Merry Christmas, friends!! You may notice a full episode is not going live this week. I wanted to update you that we are taking our two week, end of the year break and we look forward to resuming podcasts every Monday in the new year, beginning January 6th. And one piece of our super exciting news is that we are going to soon...

249. Stories Series Conclusion: Now What? Living as Global Christians with Todd Ahrend of The Traveling Team   **Transcription Below**   Acts 1:8 (NIV) "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”   Questions and Topics We Cover: What does it actually look like for you to live...

*DISCLAIMER* This episode includes adult content and is not intended for young ears. Special Patreon Release: Story of Healing from Sexual Betrayal in Marriage - An Interview with Bonny Burns Luke 8:17 (NIV) "For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open." **Transcription Below** Questions We Discuss: Will you shar...

248. Stories Series: Discipline of Celebration in the Midst of Unexpected Loss and Grief with Jonathan Pitts   Psalm 37:4 (ESV) "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."   **Transcription Below**   Questions We Discuss: How did your magazine, For Girls Like You, originate? How did life unexpectedly change during this season of your life? Will you catch us up t...

*DISCLAIMER* This episode includes one portion with thematic descriptions, so please use discretion.   247. Stories Series: Exciting Adventures Follow Radical Obedience with Susan Zobrist   **Transcription Below**   Isaiah 30:21 (NIV) Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”   Questions We Discuss: When did you beg...

Special Patreon Release: Theology and Discipleship with Ken Baugh Colossians 3:1 (NIV) Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Questions and Topics We Discuss: Will you elaborate about God's design for vertical and horizontal relationships? How does character development take place? What do you think is the p...

246. Stories of God's Tangible Love with Jen Moore   Isaiah 7:10-11 MSG "God spoke again to Ahaz. This time he said, "Ask for a sign from your GOD. Ask anything. Be extravagant. Ask for the moon!"   **Transcription Below**   Questions and Topics We Discuss: Will you walk us through your love story and experience becoming a mother to so many daughters? Did you have any warnings that things were abo...

245. Stories Series: Miracles Big and Small with Dr. Rob Rienow   **Transcription Below**   Matthew 18:3 (NIV) "And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."   Questions and Topics We Discuss: You have experienced some special miracle stories of God's provision in your life. Will you take us back to your childhood an...

244. Stories Series: Medical Marvels with Carolyn Henricks   2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (NIV) "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."   **Transcription Below**   Carolyn Henricks is married to Gary, mother to fou...

*DISCLAIMER* This message contains adult themes and is not intended for little ears. Special Patreon Release: Remaining Sexually Engaged Through the Years with Dr. Michael Sytsma **Transcription Below** Colossians 3:14 (NIV) “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” Dr. Michael Sytsma is a certified sex therapist, ordained minister, and co-founder of...

243: Stories Series: Angel Encounter and Hearing from God with Mary Beth Zimmerman **Transcription Below** Hebrews 1:14 (NIV) "Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Other episode Mentioned: 27 Life Lessons with My Dad Topics we cover: Unique Upbringing Angel Encounter God reveals Himself in a Personal Way   Mary Beth Zimmerman has been married to he...

242. Stories Series: He Gives and Takes Away with Joyce Hodel **Transcription Below** Philippians 1:21 (NIV) "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Questions and Topics We Discuss: What are some of your highlights of raising children and parenting? Will you share how life unexpectedly and drastically changed on July 3rd, 2009? How has God sustained you through this loss?   Other Episod...

241. Stories Series: From the Mission Field, Experiencing God in the Little and the Big with Patty Sommer **Transcription Below** Psalms 7:11-12 (AMP) "I will [solemnly] remember the deeds of the Lord; Yes, I will [wholeheartedly] remember Your wonders of old. I will meditate on all Your works And thoughtfully consider all Your [great and wondrous] deeds." Other Savvy Sauce Episodes Mentioned: 204...

Special Patreon Release: Lead with Questions in Parenting with Stacy Bellward   **Transcription Below**   Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."   Stacy Bellward has walked thousands of parents through all of Connected Families online courses - encouraging them, asking thoughtful questions and nudging them toward new thinking. Her favorite is find...

240. Stories Series: God's Protection and Covering in Parenting with Brenda Dugger   **Transcription Below**   Psalms 34:7 (NIV) "The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them."   Questions and Topics We Cover: What was life like, growing up as an identical twin? Will you share how He miraculously protected your sons multiple times? Do you have any favorite stories...

239. Stories Series: Experiencing the Supernatural with Jackie Coleman   **Transcription Below**   Genesis 50:20 + 21 (NIV) "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them."   Questions and Topics We Discuss: Are...

238. Stories Series: God Delights in His Children with Pastor Brad Habegger   **Transcription Below**   1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."   Questions or Topics We Cover: Reflecting back, can you identify any specific habits or experiences that seemed to be catalysts for deepening your faith? How did God show you He sees our individual needs and delights in...

Special Patreon Release: Unexpected Story of Trauma, Anxiety, Adoption, and Hope with Bettina Stevens   **Transcription Below**   Psalms 69:29 + 30 (NIV) "But as for me, afflicted and in pain - may your salvation, God, protect me. I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving."   Bettina Stevens is married to her high school sweetheart, Paul, and they have been married 11 year...

237. Stories Series: Prodigal and Redemption with Renee Endress   **Transcription Below**   Isaiah 61:1-3 (KJV) "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;   To proclaim the acceptable year of th...

236. Stories Series: God's Power and Light with Jaime Farrell **Transcription Below** John 3:30 (NIV) " He must become greater; I must become less.” Jaime Farrell is first of all, a beloved of her Lord. She is also wife to Jonathan, and mother to Jorja, Jolie, Jemma, and Job. She can be reached through Instagram or Facebook and she would also love to invite you to sit with her at church! Find out...

Special Patreon Release: Purposeful and Practical with Emily Thomas   Proverbs 14:18b (AMP) “But the sensible [are thoughtful and far-sighted and] are crowned with knowledge."   Emily Thomas is the Chief of Staff at Cultivate What Matters, the home of the PowerSheets® Goal Planner and all things intentional living. With over 11 years at Cultivate, Emily loves helping women uncover what matters, se...

Top Ten from 2023: #1 School Series: Benefits of Homeschooling with Jodi Mockabee   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 on 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 wh...

*Disclaimer* This episode is not intended for young ears.   Top Ten from 2023: #2 Tremendous Testimony and Adding Spark into Your Marriage with David & Terri Sumlin   James 4:8 (NKJV) "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded."   Questions and Topics We Discuss: As it so often happens, What the enemy meant for evi...