Sunshine Cafe: Stories to Encourage & Inspire

Do you really know who you are—or have you just gotten really good at becoming who everyone else needs you to be? In this episode of Sunshine Café, we’re talking about how to stop shape-shifting, get honest with yourself, discover what truly matters to you, and become more comfortable and confident being authentically YOU—without losing kindness, humility, or respect for others. If you’ve ever fel...

👉 FREE PDF: 10-Step Decision Worksheet https://www.lisaroers.com/decisionworksheet Big decisions can feel paralyzing, especially when there isn’t one obvious “right” answer. In this episode of the Sunshine☀️Café Podcast, I’m sharing a 10-step process to help you work through major life decisions with prayer, wisdom, clarity, and confidence. You’ll learn how to weigh your options, consider the lon...

In this episode, Lisa explores how to follow through on the goals and dreams that matter to you—especially when there is no boss, coach, deadline, or outside accountability pushing you forward. She shares a practical four-step process to help you get clear on what you want, find the will to pursue it, create a flexible plan, and take the next small step toward done. You’ll also learn why self-trus...

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter and not sure where to start? In this encouraging conversation, Lisa talks with professional organizer Tracy Hoth about why clutter can leave us feeling stuck—and how small, simple actions can create real change. Tracy shares her practical SPACE framework for decluttering, explains how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes, and helps us rethink the belief that we...

☀️ FREE GUIDE: https://www.lisaroers.com/restreset Feeling mentally full, overcommitted, or too busy to hear yourself think? In this episode of the Sunshine Café, Lisa shares what she learned from stepping away for five weeks of intentional protected rest — and why simply taking time off isn’t always the same as truly resting. She walks through a simple 5-part framework — Reflect & Rest, Dream...

👉 FREE GUIDE:    https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat In this final episode of our Summer Encore series, Lisa revisits her conversation with Sam Feltham about the powerful role nutrition plays in our health—and why nourishing the body well can be one of the most important investments we make in our future. Together, they explore the connection between what we eat, metabolic health, an...

✝️ FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?: https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami In this Summer Encore episode of the Sunshine☀️Café, Lisa sits down with Cynthia Anderson, author of The Multiplier’s Mindset and host of the Dare to Multiply podcast, to talk about what it means to live a fruitful, faith-filled life. Cynthia shares powerful stories from decades of ministry around the world and reminds us that G...

✝️FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?: https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami Could taking care of your body actually be an act of worship? In this Summer Encore episode of the Sunshine Café, Lisa shares a powerful mindset shift about exercise, fasting, healing, strength, and what it truly means to be a good steward of the body God has given us. For many of us, prioritizing our health can sometimes feel se...

✝️FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?: https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami In this powerful episode Lisa Roers welcomes Kari Hoffman, mother of Landon Hoffman, whose miraculous survival after being thrown from the third-floor balcony at the Mall of America captured national attention. Kari shares the terrifying details of that day, the spiritual battle she felt from the very beginning, and the unwaverin...

✝️ FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?: https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami Waiting is often the hardest part—but what if the waiting season is also where some of life’s most important work happens? We’re launching the Sunshine Café Summer Encore series by revisiting one of our most-loved episodes: The In-Between Season Might Be the Point. We spend so much of our lives rushing toward the next thing, try...

What do you want to be when you grow up? In this encouraging conversation, Lisa sits down with author and coach Shari Biery to explore why so many of us spend years taking care of everyone else before finally asking ourselves that simple—but life-changing—question. Together they discuss finding clarity, taking the next small step, listening to your body, and giving yourself permission to pursue th...

For 31 years, Lori Rogers believed her non-speaking son with autism couldn't fully express what was inside his mind and searched for ways to bring her little boy back. Then one communication tool changed everything. In this inspiring conversation, Lori shares how Spelling to Communicate unlocked her son Craig's voice, revealing his intelligence, brilliance, wisdom, deep faith, and the life-changin...

In this episode of Sunshine Café, Lisa talks with Brittany Stout, an occupational therapist, personal trainer, and founder of Fitness in a Cinch. Brittany shares her story of living with spina bifida, facing health setbacks, rebuilding her strength, and helping women understand that fitness does not have to be extreme to be effective. Together, Lisa and Brittany talk about why strength training ma...

🇺🇸Pray for the Nation Guide 🇺🇸- https://www.lisaroers.com/pray4thenation America is turning 250, and this Independence Day is a perfect time to pause, look around, and remember the gift we’ve been given. In this episode of Sunshine Café, Lisa reflects on how easy it is to take blessings for granted when we are surrounded by them — from everyday comforts to the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy i...

🌿Free 1-page on the 5 Ways to Fast: 🌿 https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG In this episode of the Sunshine Café, Lisa welcomes back Cherie Calbom, “The Juice Lady,” to talk about her new book, The Truth About Seed Oils. Cherie shares why she believes seed oils are contributing to inflammation, what oils she recommends avoiding, and how simple swaps in the kitchen can support better health...

Father’s Day can be joyful, tender, complicated, or deeply painful. In this heartfelt episode of Sunshine Café, Lisa Roers shares how God helped her find compassion, forgiveness, and reconciliation in her own complicated relationship with her dad. Through three powerful truths, Lisa encourages us to see people as people before their roles, love others for who they are rather than who we hoped they...

✝️FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?: https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami In this powerful episode Lisa Roers welcomes Kari Hoffman, mother of Landon Hoffman, whose miraculous survival after being thrown from the third-floor balcony at the Mall of America captured national attention. Kari shares the terrifying details of that day, the spiritual battle she felt from the very beginning, and the unwaverin...

✝️ FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?:  https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami Are you physically tired, mentally exhausted, or spiritually drained? In this episode of Sunshine Café, Lisa explores a question many of us are asking: Why does everyone seem so tired? Drawing from her own recent experiences juggling family, vacation, PhD studies, and everyday responsibilities, she unpacks three different...

Building a successful business starts with understanding yourself. In this episode, Lisa sits down with brand strategist, business mentor, and podcast host Cynthia Maselli for a conversation that goes far beyond logos and websites. Together they explore authenticity, discovering your unique gifts, understanding your values, and creating a life that fits your season whether you’re CEO of your own b...

Do you spend more time planning your vacations than planning your life? In this episode of Sunshine☀️Café, I share part of a conversation with business and life coach Stephanie Richardson as we chat about vision boards, intentional living, and creating clarity in the areas of life that matter most. We'll explore setting your vision in the areas of faith, health, relationships, finances, vocation,...

✝️  FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?:  https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami Graduation season often brings excitement, pride… and a lot of financial pressure. In this episode of Sunshine☀️Café, Lisa sits down with Stephanie Richardson to talk about how she and her daughter worked together to help her graduate from a private university completely DEBT FREE! This encouraging conversation explo...

✝️FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?: https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami In this personal solo episode of the Sunshine☀️Cafe, Lisa shares a powerful revelation she had during a recent 4-day water fast and how it completely reframed the way she thinks about health, stewardship, and worship. Is taking care of your body selfish… or could it actually be one of the ways we honor God? Today, Lisa explores t...

✝️ FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?: https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami After nine days on the road—closing a meaningful chapter, meeting friends face-to-face, and standing in awe inside a life-sized Ark—I came to a realization I didn’t expect. We spend so much of our lives rushing to the next thing… trying to get through the waiting, the uncertainty, the in-between. But what if that space isn’t som...

✝️ FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?: https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami In this deeply moving episode of Sunshine☀️Café, Lisa sits down with Helen Glenville to explore the life-changing power of forgiveness and second chances. From marrying a disgraced white-collar criminal to walking through years of hardship, separation, and redemption, Helen shares a raw and inspiring story of love, faith, and re...

✝️ FREE GUIDE - Who I Am in Christ?: https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami In this episode of the Sunshine☀️Café, I sit down with missionary, author, and speaker Cynthia Anderson to explore what it really means to live a fruitful life—one that creates lasting impact beyond yourself. Cynthia shares powerful stories from her journey across Nepal, India, and Thailand, revealing how God uses ordinary peopl...