Anchor + Waves
Mission Hills Church Womens Ministry
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As women we are all unique, and yet we share common ground as we navigate the calm and the storms that life brings. Whether single, married, young or old, we desire this podcast to be a companion on your journey, a reminder of the Anchor available in every season of life. Through stories, teaching, interviews and panel discussions we hope to be a source of strength, encouragement and community.
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May 5, 2022
Grandparenting | Humble Yet Courageous
Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guest Dr. Jim Dempsey who is an author, speaker, parenting consultant, and former children’s pastor. Grandparenting can be very tricky, the group will discuss the importance of investing in the many moments of our grandchildren’s lives. They tackle topics like legacy, boundaries, wounds, and communication. Jim gives lots of great examples from his own struggles and successes in grandparenting. This podcast is a great listen for the grandparent as well as the adult child. You will hear encouragement and fresh insights that can lead to healthy relationships.
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Anchor + Waves Channel Credits
🎙️ HOST:: Stacy Ludwig, Jacque Carlson
🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Dr. Jim Dempsey
🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard
🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland
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Apr 14, 2022
The Bible | The Basics + Tough Questions
Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guest Janet Carter who has been in Women’s Ministry for over 35 years. The Bible can be complicated and overwhelming, even to ladies who have been Christians for decades. The ladies will discuss some of the basics and wade through where to start with tough questions.
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Anchor + Waves Channel Credits
🎙️ HOST:: Stacy Ludwig, Jacque Carlson
🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Janet Carter, Angela Parks
🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard
🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland
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Mar 3, 2022
Let's Be Real - Life is Messy!
Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guest Jenny as they discuss how fitting neatly into a tidy church box isn’t a requirement to do life. The ladies share how messy life is and that by living more authentically we can be an encouragement to each other. The group also discusses the fear of judgment that we experience when sharing the “real”. The ladies talk about how to share what our kids are going through without airing out their dirty laundry or making them feel like they are failing. They wrap up the podcast talking about the hope we can give each other and to our kids when we are more transparent about what is going on in our lives.
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Anchor + Waves Channel Credits
🎙️ HOST:: Stacy Ludwig, Jacque Carlson
🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Jenny Lingle
🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard
🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland
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Feb 10, 2022
Intimacy – Looking for connection, do you see me, do you know who I am?
Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guests Sean and Angie Taylor from Cornerstone Christian Counseling as they discuss intimacy in marriage. In this podcast, Sean and Angie share great insights and practical applications for reaching your spouse on six different levels of intimacy. The group discusses the difficulties in marriage and how to fight together for deeper connection and work through hard moments. They talk about the importance of allowing Jesus to help you work through your “stuff” first, like family history, expectations, fears, frustrations, and how those things can impact your willingness to be intimate. The group wraps up the podcast talking about how valuable your marriage is, the importance of fighting for it, and what part intimacy plays in that.
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Anchor + Waves Channel Credits
🎙️ HOST:: Stacy Ludwig, Jacque Carlson
🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Angie + Sean Taylor
🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard
🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland
A Product of the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.
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Jan 20, 2022
The Power of An Invitation to God Ordained Moments
Join Stacy, Jacque, and special guest Kim Fearing as they discuss the “Importance of an Invitation”. Kim’s calling is guiding women towards rediscovering the joy, laughter, and purpose in their everyday lives. As a speaker and writer, she delivers a vulnerability and humor while connecting God’s fundamental truths about who He uniquely designed each of us to be. She will challenge each woman to consider God’s calling on her life and to boldly live it out as an adventurer. In this podcast, the ladies discuss the Bible as a collection of invitations, that we are called to follow this example and invite others into God-ordained moments that grow us as well as them.
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Anchor + Waves Channel Credits
🎙️ HOST:: Stacy Ludwig
🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Kim Fearing
🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard
🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland
A Product of the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.
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Dec 23, 2021
2022: A Year of Growth + Big Ideas
Welcome to our last episode of 2021! Can you believe it? This year had had its ups and downs, its laughter and joy, alongside its tears and mourning. Join Stacy and Jacque as they look back at the year and how far we’ve come. They talk about things they accomplish, things they wanted to get done, along with what’s next for the podcast in 2022! Stick around for the end of the episode and listen in to some inspiration for next year. They focus on what it looks like to make small changes now so you can see big growth next year.
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Anchor + Waves Channel Credits
🎙️ HOSTS:: Stacy Ludwig + Jacque Carlson
🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard
🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland
A Product of the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.
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Dec 14, 2021
Adding a Voice + What’s Coming in 2022
Anchor and Waves is adding a new voice. Stacy Ludwig and Jacque Carlson will be partnering up in 2022 to talk about the hot topics women are facing. The podcast kicks off meeting Jacque Carlson, Women’s Associate Director at Mission Hills Church. Jacque shares about what inspires her, what Women’s Ministry looks like, and how important it is for women to feel comfortable and find community no matter where they are in their faith journey or in life.
Stacy and Jacque discuss the vision God has given them for what the podcast will look like in 2022. In this episode, they also reveal a glimpse of upcoming guests and topics, which run the gamut of issues we are facing as women.
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Anchor + Waves Channel Credits
🎙️ HOSTS:: Stacy Ludwig + Jacque Carlson
🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard
🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland
A Product of the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.
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Oct 28, 2021
Take Your Marriage to an Eleven!
Deb Mitchel, director of Re|Engage, and Eileen and Mike Sienkiewicz, are sharing with us how they took their marriages to the next level and how you can too. Re|engage is a ministry here at Mission Hills (created by WaterMark) that offers hope to marriages by helping couples move toward oneness through stories of grace and teaching, focusing on things like humility, confession, forgiveness, and commitment. Don’t you want to be fulfilled in your most intimate relationship? Whether your marriage is a solid “8” and you want to get to a “9” or you’re stuck on “2” and wondering if you’re going to make it through another year . . . settle in and listen to this.
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Anchor + Waves Channel Credits
🎙️ HOST:: Stacy Ludwig
🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Deb Mitchell, Eileen + Mike Sienkiewicz
🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard
🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland
A Product of the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.
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Oct 19, 2021
An Unlikely Friendship; A Lifetime of Community
Thinking about community and how it begins with us as individuals. Us making the individual choice to give and receive love to those God has put in our path. Listen in as Stacy Ludwig’s friend, Angela Parks, shares her experience with receiving God’s unconditional love from an individual in an unlikely place at a pivotal time with a life-altering result. You will no doubt enjoy this story of the lost being brought home.
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Anchor + Waves Channel Credits
🎙️ HOST:: Stacy Ludwig
🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Angela Parks
🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard
🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland
A Product of the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.
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Sep 23, 2021
Not Self-help, But New Life
Who doesn’t want freedom from addictive behaviors, compulsive thinking, or sin patterns. Who is just plain tired of always feeling anxious or angsty? Who wants to experience growth and new life? Brooke Gage brought her friend and co-worker, Amy Whitehouse to talk with Stacy about a new ministry launching at Mission Hills. It is called Re:Generation. It is a culmination of what Brooke and Stacy have been discussing regarding personal whole health and the connection with community. Titus 3:4-5 “But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.”
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Sep 2, 2021
Involve ALL of Who You Are With all of Who God Is
Join Stacy as she visits with her special guest, Crystal Boecker, who is a certified spiritual director. Crystal serves with Global Services Network providing spiritual direction and formation services for those serving in ministries around the globe. She is also a certified pilates instructor and locally leads prayer and pilates retreats. Get to know Crystal a little bit as she then shares how she leads others into making healthy connections between the body and spirit. It will be a time to reevaluate how you view your body.
We will delve into ideas like punishing our body versus appreciating the gift that it is. Viewing our body as the house of the Holy Spirit, and involving our body in prayer and meditation of scriptures. With the idea of involving all of who we are to really experience all of who God is; in order to take our relationship with him to a deeper place.
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Aug 16, 2021
Spirit: The Deeper Rescue
Join Stacy as she welcomes back Biblical Counselor Brooke Gage, to talk about this big broad topic of spiritual health. Brooke will explain how the body, soul, and spirit are all connected. She will also tackle questions like, what is the spirit, why do we have this spirit, why do we need to tend to it, and how do we keep it healthy? You will walk away with some great answers along with some spiritual practices that you can put into practice immediately.
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Jul 7, 2021
How To Handle Tough Emotions
Welcome back to Anchor + Waves, a podcast for all women in all walks of life. In today's episode, we have our own Brooke Gage back on to talk about tough emotions. This is going to be a fun, and trying, look at overwhelming emotions and how to handle them! We're going to give our emotions our full attention today, and it's going to be great.
And we're also excited to bring you another "I'm Diggin' It" segment with our very own producer, Colin McFarland. Listen in as we learn about Enneagram 7's with Matt and Kristy.
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Jun 24, 2021
Guarding Your Marriage From Sudden Catastrophe and the Slow Drift
Welcome back to another exciting episode here on Anchor + Waves! We love bringing you stories, ideas, and tools to help you through the tough and joyful moments in your life. And pressing on our hearts has been the topic of "marriage" over this last year. So what do we do if we struggle in our marriage? How do we honor God as things seem tough? Today we have Coletta Smith back on to talk about guarding your marriage from sudden catastrophe and the slow drift.
Also, stick around for another "I'm Diggin' It" with Kelly McSparran as she and Stacy go through some really cool aspects of life they're enjoying.
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Jun 10, 2021
Why Am I Stuck?
As we have been learning about self-care and engaging in healthy community, we are at a halfway point in the year. The perfect time to take a pause and figure out if we are able to apply the things we have been learning. If we can’t, it is because we are stuck? We can get all the advice and training from the most experienced individuals in their fields, but if we are stuck, we can’t apply what we learned and move forward. Join Stacy as she discusses five different ways we get stuck. We need these times of pause to be reminded that we need God, we need others, and we might also need to make some changes.
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May 27, 2021
Intentional Mentoring
One of the ways that we can be intentional with relationships and community is healthy intentional mentoring. It is something we are called to do no matter what age we are. It is also something that is so organic it can be hard to feel confident about whether or not we are doing it “right.” So, why not look to those that have a lifetime of experience and learn from them. Ironically that is what mentoring is all about! So, Stacy invited Coletta Smith to share with us some great guidelines and tips for successful mentoring. If you have desired to be mentored and just didn’t know where to begin, or if you have ever considered mentoring someone but just didn’t feel confident in how to do it, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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May 13, 2021
Self Talk: The Conversation You Didn't Know You Were Having
We have another information-packed episode for you. Stacy has Biblical Counselor Brooke Gage joining her again, this time to talk about self-talk and how it plays a part in taking your thoughts captive. It is amazing to learn how important it is for our personal health, our relationship with God, and our relationship with others to be aware of what we are telling ourselves. Brooke brings some really practical information to us with tangible action points, so you are going to want to take some notes. The great thing is that you can come back to this and listen again, and pause where you need to when you have carved out the time to sit down and really work on the conversations you didn’t know you were having.
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Apr 22, 2021
Self Care - How About Soul Care?
One of the big buzz words right now is self-care. What is it really, and do we even have time for it? Well, what does the Bible say about it? Grab a notepad and a pen, because this episode is packed full of information that you are going to be able to use immediately. Stacy is talking with Biblical Counselor, Brooke Gage, on the broad concepts of self-care or really soul care, and specific tools to help you with everyday things like dealing with tough emotions. There is something beneficial for absolutely everyone. Block out some time, and take some notes, because we’ve got some great stuff for you in this one.
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Apr 8, 2021
Is Past Spiritual Abuse Keeping You From Enjoying Community?
What is spiritual abuse? Have you experienced it? Or have you done it? Join Stacy as she interviews Cara Runyan, a Denver Seminary graduate, as they dive into the weighted subject of spiritual abuse. You’ll get a glimpse into what it is, who is doing it, how God feels about it, how to combat it, how to spot it, what to do if you are in it, how to make sure you don’t do it, and is it keeping you from enjoying the benefits of a healthy church community? We are created to thrive in a spiritual community; if spiritual abuse is one of the big things that is keeping us from that, let’s talk about it. Let’s do something about it. Join in on the conversation.
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Mar 26, 2021
Will You Answer the Invitation of Community?
What does it look like to have a healthy community? What are some of the main elements for a healthy community? Block out some time and join Stacy and she talks with Heather Greenwood owner GracefuLl Community Cafe in Littleton, Colorado, about the ectopic of community. They will discuss what went into the birth of the idea, what went into building that community, and what the community did for Graceful during quarantine and Covid restrictions. It is an amazing story of a heart, dreams, planning, God’s provision, hard work, and sowing the seeds, and reaping the rewards of community. Listen and be encouraged.
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Mar 11, 2021
Introduction to Care Ministry
Join Stacy as she talks with Lead Biblical Care Counselor, Lynne Schlottman and Biblical Care Counselor, Brooke Gage as they explain what the Care Ministry here at Mission Hills Church has to offer, and delve into what Biblical Counseling is and what it is not. Moving forward, once a month they are going to have different guests from the Care Ministry sharing their knowledge on various topics that will be practical tools for us to deal with the difficult and ordinary struggles of life. Because life has been a struggle for so many this past year, and that is what Anchor and Waves is all about. In the calm and the storm, finding the anchor, and we don’t have to do it alone. So, join us.
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Feb 25, 2021
The Later Years: Pursuing the Next Generation Pt.2
Join us on Part 2 of Stacy and her eldest child, Laina, discussion on what worked and didn’t work regarding guiding Laina in her pursuit of God in her tween and teen years. Although this is just one parental experience and one child’s spiritual journey, the encouragement is for every parent. We are called to guide our children spiritually, and it doesn’t stop when they hit a certain age or when it becomes a little more complicated. The sin may be different, and the issues may be bigger, but the God we look to is the same loving, powerful God. Don’t give up now! We are our child’s advocate in every aspect, but most importantly in their spiritual journey. So let’s be encouraged, be inspired, let’s do our work, and then let’s see God do His.
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Feb 11, 2021
The Early Years | Pursuing the Next Generation Pt.1
In this transparent and entertaining episode, Stacy and her eldest child, Laina, discuss all the things that worked and did not work in regards to guiding Laina in her pursuit of God as a child in her younger years. This is part one of two; part two will be the teen years. Although this is just one parental experience and one child’s spiritual journey, the encouragement is for every parent. We are called to guide our children spiritually, but we don’t have to do this alone. We are our child’s advocate in every aspect, but most importantly in their spiritual journey. So l et’s be encouraged, be inspired, let’s do our work, and then l et’s see God do His.
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Jan 7, 2021
Childhood + Personal Abilities = Nontraditional Calling
We are going to delve into the conversion of nontraditional callings. Becky Glaze, a Safer Beauty and Healthy Living Educator, is joining us to share her story of how she came to live out her unique calling on her life. As a child of Medical Missionaries, she learned early on in life the importance of taking care of your body and your spirit. After leaving home she learned how she was gifted in the world of business. But it wasn’t until after she shifted careers, and was walking through a very tough season in her life, that her two worlds came together and her calling became clear. Now she lives her life as a woman on a mission to educate anyone who will listen and love on everyone that crosses her path. Listen now as we have some fun and hear some truth. @beck.glaze on Instagram, and Clean Beauty with Becky, on Facebook.
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Dec 24, 2020
I Just Don’t Want to Miss Out
Come listen as we get to visit with my guest Deedra Bingham. She will share how her life changed when she chose to pursue God during the darkest time in her life. Her moment by moment choice to follow God revealed to her a deepening of relationship with Him, and a fullness that can only be found in him. She discusses the Character of God, and how it is all about Jesus. It’s not about Jesus, it is just self-help or “try harder”, and that just falls apart. Her desire to be a part of God’s design led her to a life-long journey of pursuing Him and encouraging and mentoring other women to do the same. Because He longs for relationship with us even beyond what our longing can be.
And stick around for “Just My Type,” Kelly and Matt will interview Kara Sudduth, and discuss how to bring joy to enneagram #2. Kara will share the value of being invited to the messy private places with friends. How sitting in the messy of life with someone, with no fear of rejections, but still have ac…
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Dec 10, 2020
A Journey of Relational Discovery
Have you ever wanted to have a special connection with God like those people you read about in the Bible? Have you ever wondered, what are they doing different? Join me today as we talk about the importance of our pursuit of God. We are going to delve into the question by AW Tozer “Why do some people “find” God in a way that others do not?...” You’ll hear about spiritual receptivity, and how if we reciprocate God’s pursuit, our depth of relationship will result in a richness and fullness of life here on earth. As always, I am going to share some scripture, and then we are going to pray together. We’ll have a short, but hopefully rich visit. Then stick around as our hosts of “Just My Type,” Kristy Allen and Matt Rhodes interview Danny Switzer, as they dive deep into understanding an enneagram 1, and how they find joy.
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Nov 26, 2020
Iceland Can Be Beautiful
Come join me as I visit with my dear friend, Erin Nelson, as she shares the journey of God’s pursuit of her heart. It is a story of God’s provision, protection, and the love and grace of others. She questions rule-based faith and the belief that following God’s rules means He will bless you, and then you will have a happy easy life. She will answer the question is God still good in the midst of pain and suffering?
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Oct 15, 2020
God's Pursuit of Us Started a Long Time Ago
Today on Anchor + Waves, we join Stacy as she discusses four main points regarding God’s pursuit of us. Ponder how God’s pursuit for you started a long time ago and how God isn’t stopping. Stacy invites us to think about all that God has provided for us in His pursuit, and as we think about the fact that He is pursuing depth of relationship for our benefit; how will we respond to His pursuit today. We also have our fun segment, “I’m Diggin’ It” returning where Stacy and Kelly McSparran talk about finding more sustainable ways of doing things in their homes.
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Oct 8, 2020
The Importance of Studying the Bible
We have an incredible episode for you today here at Anchor + Waves. In this episode, we are joined by Kelly Brow, one of the hosts of the Mission Hills Bible Study Podcast. Listen in as Kelly and Stacy unpack the importance of studying God's word.
We're also so excited to introduce another new segment today called, "I'm Diggin' It" all about the things in life we're enjoying right now. It could be a book, tv show, band, or anything in between! You won't want to miss this.
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Sep 17, 2020
Trusting in God's Timing
We're so excited to bring you the first full-length episode with Stacy Ludwig! In this episode of Anchor + Waves, Stacy connects with K.C. K.C. is a Texas-born/Colorado bred business owner, champion of women, and representative of Christ. Our wonderful new host dives in with some big topics including trusting in God’s timing and letting go of the mom guilt! Listen as they discuss how your faith and the associated challenges can evolve through each season of life.
Also in this episode, Stacy introduces “Leading Ladies” at the 40:33 minute mark. Leading Ladies is a new segment highlighting women in leadership. Don’t miss this inaugural deep dive into the business world of podcasting and start-ups.
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Sep 4, 2020
The Brand New Look + Feel of Anchor + Waves
Welcome back to our Anchor + Waves podcast. Today marks the start of our newly remodeled channel! Come listen in as we give you vision for what we're hoping Anchor + Waves will look like moving forward. We have a new structure, a new release schedule, a new host (she's pretty cool, you may have heard some of her from our "Season 6, Quarantine Chronicles"), some incredible guests, a few fun segments, and so much more! Listen in as we lay the groundwork for something that we think is going to be incredible.
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Jun 12, 2020
The Quarantine Chronicles Ep.10
We're so excited to bring you today's Quarantine Chronicles Episode here on Anchor + Waves. We hope that these short, raw, Zoom-inspired episodes have been bringing you joy during these weird times, here in 2020. Today, Sharon Sands connects with Lori Wildenberg, author of 5 books including "Messy Journey" and "The Messy Life of Parenting"! Listen in as they discuss their families, adjusting to new lifestyles, and the power that Jesus has in our lives!
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Jun 10, 2020
The Quarantine Chronicles Ep.9
We're really excited to bring you another episode in our Quarantine Chronicles here on Anchor + Waves. These short, raw episodes we're shooting with Zoom have proven to be some of our favorites so far. Today, we have our host Stacy Ludwig on the line with her sister, one of her four sisters, Amy Huffmaster. Tune in as they discuss parenting through this pandemic along with what homeschooling is like (we know a lot of you can relate). Don't miss out on this great episode!
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Jun 5, 2020
The Quarantine Chronicles Ep.8
Thanks for tuning in for another raw, Zoom inspired episode of our Quarantine Chronicles. We hope you have been enjoying this thrown together season so far and we're really excited to bring you today's episode. Today, we have Sharon Sands with some really special guests; Kelly Brown and Kristy Allen. Kelly and Kristy are both on staff at Mission Hills Church with Sharon, and they are the hosts of the "Mission Hills Bible Study Podcat." Listen in today as they discuss their hearts and passions for Jesus.
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Jun 3, 2020
The Quarantine Chronicles Ep.7
Welcome back to another one of our Zoom inspired, raw episodes of our Quarantine Chronicles. We hope that these fun, short episodes have inspired some joy and positivity in your lives throughout this strange season. Today, our host Stacy Ludwig connects with her good friend Erin Nelson. You won't want to miss this one! Also, make sure you check out our show notes for a great liturgy that goes with this episode.
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May 29, 2020
The Quarantine Chronicles Ep.6
We're bringing you a double episode week of the Quarantine Chronicles, here! Thank you for listening along to these raw, short, fun episodes as we tackle topics that are near and dear to our hearts in these uncertain times. Hopefully, we are bringing you some joy and positivity with these. Today, we have our host Sharon Sands and an awesome guest, Dawn Gould. Listen in today as Sharon and Dawn talk about neighborliness, life long friendships, and hope. We love you, Anchor + Waves Family!
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May 27, 2020
The Quarantine Chronicles Ep.5
Welcome back to another, fun episode in our Quarantine Chronicles here during this odd Spring of 2020. This series is focused on bringing you fun, short, interesting conversations centered around relevant topics from a myriad of interesting people! Today, we have our host Stacy Ludwig talking to her friend Jenna Hallock about home life, family, and how Jesus centers us during uncertain times (such as these). You won't want to miss this one!
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May 19, 2020
The Quarantine Chronicles Ep.4
We're so excited to bring you this short episode in our new series, the Quarantine Chronicles, here in this bizarre start to 2020. Sharon Sands is on the podcast today talking about things her family has experienced so far during the quarantine. There have been a lot of good and sweet times, along with trying ones as well. When you spend this much time together, as a family, it really brings relationships to new levels and brings out some incredible things in people. Listen in today for a peek behind the curtain in the Sands home.
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May 15, 2020
The Quarantine Chronicles Ep.3
We hope you're enjoying these Quarantine Chronicle episodes here in 2020. These short, quick listens were designed with you in mind; little vignettes that deal with life in this unusual spring. Today, we have our very won Stacy Ludwig on Zoom with Alice Ludwig, who is located in New York. Listen in today as they talk through what life is like in one of the epicenter cities of COVID-19 during these strange quarantine times.
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May 8, 2020
The Quarantine Chronicles Ep.2
Welcome back to our second episode of The Quarantine Chronicles! We are really excited to bring you another fun zoom recording here in this weird time in 2020. Listen in today as Sharon and Dawna discuss developing a relationship in a hammock, dealing with the uncertainty of our current state of things, as well as holding fast to your faith! You won't want to miss out on these short listens.
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May 1, 2020
The Quarantine Chronicles Ep.1
We're officially back in 2020! We have a plan for a bunch of new episodes, a new format, with lots of new guests that we will get to later in the year. But in the meantime, we missed you! Over the next few weeks here, we will be launching two episodes per week we're recording over zoom! Sharon and Stacy are going to tackle all sorts of topics throughout this quarantine, from a safe, socially distanced location(s). Tune into our Quarantine Chronicles, you won't want to miss these!
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Oct 3, 2019
Life on Mission Ep.5
Welcome back to Anchor + Waves! We are sorry that we've been on hiatus but we've been busy setting up Bible Studies and small groups for over 1000+ women here at Mission Hills Church this fall-- praise Jesus! Not of that would be possible without us becoming more like Him, and joining Him on mission. Speaking of mission, today we return to our Life on Mission series with our very own Danni Hauer. Listen in today as Danni shares with us how her trips, across the globe, have brought her closer to Jesus. Stick around until the end as well as we preview our 2019 Global Experience here at Mission Hills! You won't want to miss this one. 6.2.6
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Jul 22, 2019
Motherhood Part.8
Welcome back to Anchor + Waves for our last episode in our Motherhood Series! If you haven't caught up on the series, there are some amazing stories from every step along the way in the journey of Motherhood and we would highly recommend you go back and listen. Today, we have our very own Jacque Carlson on to talk about her journey with being a mom, as well as MomNation. MomNation is dedicated to encouraging, equipping, and empowering you in motherhood through the many stages of life. Come listen in today to hear Jacque and Sharon's take on finding friendship and inspiration along the way, to be the best mom you can be.
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Jul 16, 2019
Women's Ministry 2019-20 Preview Pt.2
Welcome back to our Anchor + Waves podcast, today we're releasing another, special preview episode. These groups provide a place to grow in relationship with God, enjoy a small group setting, and make friends, as we are discipled. Our hope is that women will, in turn, become disciplers of women who God brings into their lives. Please listen in, learn more, and hopefully, join us for a study!
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Jul 15, 2019
Motherhood Part.7
Welcome back to Anchor + Waves for another episode in our Motherhood Series! We have had some incredible stories in this series so far, and we can't wait to bring you this one. Today's episode is for the every-day mom. This is for the moms that aren't necessarily in a tragic place, or in a place of grief. We want to honor those moms that are grinding every day to provide a better life for their kids and teach them how to become like Jesus and join Him on mission. Join us today as Sharon and Jennifer talk about how motherhood impacts your hearts as women, what it reveals to you as women, and how it can play into marriage. Don't miss this amazing conversation!
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Jul 9, 2019
Women's Ministry 2019-20 Preview Pt.1
Welcome back to our Anchor + Waves podcast, today we're releasing a special preview episode. Each year our Women's Ministry hosts a one-night event to kick off the year of ministry. Take a listen in today as Sharon and Janet discuss what you can expect this year as well as hear from Kelly Minter, our special guest speaker. You won't want to miss this.
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Jul 8, 2019
Motherhood Part.6
Welcome back to Anchor + Waves for our sixth installment in our Motherhood Series. Throughout this series, we've highlighted the family dynamics and archetypes of moms from a number of different scenarios and journies. Today, we have Jaime Meda back on the podcast. Listen in as Jaime and Sharon break down Jaime's journey into motherhood, how our Father wove something beautiful into her life, and He's continuing to weave beauty into her and her family every, single day.
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Jul 1, 2019
Motherhood Part.5
Join us for another episode in our Motherhood Series, where Mission Hills member Joni Leahy shares openly about the unique challenges of parenting adult children. We’ll explore how our role changes throughout the different stages, from becoming an empty nester to mothering adult children and grandchildren.
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Jun 25, 2019
Motherhood Part.4
We're glad to have you back for our fourth installment in our Motherhood series, all about emphasizing the stories from Motherhood. We believe behind every mom is a story, and we can't wait for you to hear Kristi Mitchell's. Today's story is something that not even the best Hollywood scriptwriters could have put together. The highs were so high and you can really feel yourself in the depths of this story. And, above all, God worked in the midst of everything to weave the pieces together. Worlds of tragedy and hope collide as Sharon and Kristi discuss everything from what it's like to mourn to what joys it brings your heart to celebrate. You don't want to miss this one.
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Jun 17, 2019
Motherhood Pt.3
Welcome back to our third episode in our Motherhood Series. We know that every mom has a story and we want to celebrate each and every one of them! Today, we have Mission Hills member Lori Plucker on the show. Lori bravely shares her unexpected journey of love and motherhood. Her story reminds us why it’s essential to listen to the Holy Spirit, stay true to ourselves, and faithfully believe that with every winter season, the spring will eventually come. Tune in because you won't want to miss this one.
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Jun 10, 2019
Motherhood Part.2
We're glad to have you back for the second episode in our Motherhood Series. Motherhood is a series that takes a look inside the nitty-gritty occurrences of motherhood. These episodes are taking a raw look at all kinds of family dynamics as well as highlight a bunch of different stages of being a mom. We know that every mom has a story and we want to celebrate each and every one of them! Today we have an incredible episode with Lisa Case, Kellie Stanton, and Jan Stanton. We're going to highlight a story of adoption and an incredible story that has been woven together by God over 22 years, you won't want to miss this one.
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Jun 3, 2019
Welcome To Our Motherhood Series
We are so excited to introduce to you our next series here on Anchor + Waves . . . Motherhood. We believe that behind every mom is a story, and we want to highlight those. Every step along the path, no matter how unglamorous they are. Throughout this series, we will be taking a look inside the nitty-gritty occurrences of motherhood. These episodes will take a raw look at all kinds of family dynamics as well as highlight a bunch of different stages of being a mom. We hope that you're as excited as we are for this incredible 7 part series we have coming up!
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May 20, 2019
Life on Mission Ep.4
Welcome back to Anchor + Waves! We really hope you enjoyed our Identity Series, and before we really kick-off our Motherhood Series, we're going to take a little break and revisit our Life on Mission Series. Today we sit down with Danielle Mayén and learn about what it was like to live in Central America. Danielle revisits some of the trials and tribulations she faced, along with some of the momentous joys and peaks of her travels. Throughout her story, we can truly hear what it means to be on mission for Jesus, even when we're not actively involved in ministry. His characteristics should be seen in every area of our lives and that's exactly Danielle's story. Listen in today, you won't want to miss this one.
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May 12, 2019
Motherhood Part.1
Welcome back to Anchor + Waves and a very special Happy Mother's Day to all of the mom's, in any walk of life, out there. Today we have a very special episode for you. We are kicking off a new series today, that's still being developed, celebrating Moms. Motherhood is going to be a series that takes a look inside the nitty-gritty occurrences of motherhood. These episodes will take a raw look at all kinds of family dynamics as well as highlight a bunch of different stages of being a mom. Today we have Mandy Henry, who takes us inside her blended family. You don't want to miss this series.
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May 6, 2019
Identity Ep.8
Welcome back to Anchor + Waves for our final episode in our Identity Series. We've had basketball players, volleyball players, outdoors-women, coaches and everything in between. Today, we have a true athlete in every sense of the word joining us, Heather Hippensteel. Heather is a former collegiate diver turned Cross Fit Games champion. Listen in today as Colin and Heather talk about what it looks like to be raised in a Christian household and to firmly grasp your relationship with our Father. And if you're looking for another fun episode, her dad (Dave Hippensteel) is on our Men's Podcast, Uncharted, this week.
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Apr 29, 2019
Identity Ep. 7
Welcome back for the eighth installment here for our Identity Series on Anchor + Waves. Today we have another, fellow, Colorado State University graduate in Alysia Kamrath. Alysia is a Colorado native through and through and a true, competitive, athlete in every sense of the word. Listen in Today as Colin and Alysia talk about the splendor of their King's creation in their backyard along with what it looks like to push into Worship (outside of singing on Sunday mornings). You don't want to miss this one!
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Apr 22, 2019
Identity Ep.6
Glad to have you back for another episode in our Identity series as we continue on, here on Anchor + Waves. This is a really exciting episode, as two extroverts rile each other up about Jesus. Colin sits down with Breann Fuller, a fellow Colorado State University Ram, a former collegiate swimmer, and current ministry junkie. Breann is full of joy and passion for the lord which you can almost feel throughout this interview. Colin and Breann talk about everything from what it's like to get recruited, to dealing with injuries, to walking away from the Lord (because we ALWAYS think we can do it on our own . . .) and coming back to him with more fire than ever! If you're sitting down when you start this episode, you won't be by the end. Enjoy!
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Apr 15, 2019
Identity Ep.5
In today’s episode in our Identity Series of Anchor + Waves, we hear from Sarah Thoms, a passionate wilderness adventure-taking soul! She and her husband, Brad Thoms (take a listen on our Uncharted podcast), work with Lifelines, a college ministry that brings young adults to Christ through the outdoors.
Originally from Estes Park, Colorado, Sarah grew up in a home full of sports and the outdoors. As she learned to keep up with her brother’s competitiveness, performance quickly became her identity. Learn how she overcomes performance by finding her true identity in Christ, and the impact her story has in relating to students as she works to be on mission with Jesus.
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Apr 8, 2019
Identity Ep.4
We're really excited for today's episode in our Identity Series on Anchor + Waves as we have two staff members involved! Wren, whom you've been listening to, interviews our very own Katie DeClet. Whether you know Katie from her days in the youth department, the care and counseling center, or on the sports field heading up our co-ed sports and rec activities, she has an incredible passion about her. Listen in today as she and Wren talk about basketball, the development of faith (and what it really means to own that) along with carrying on through something as we add purpose to journeys in our lives. You don't want to miss this one! Also, make sure you stick around to the end for some awesome bonus material that didn't make it to the actual interview (or maybe the didn't know the mics were still on . . .)!
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Apr 1, 2019
Identity Ep.3
On today's instalment of the Identity series here on Anchor + Waves, Wren sits down with Jess Safer from the Mission Hills Church Dove Valley Campus. Wren and Jess connected over their passion for Volleyball and connecting athletics to reaching people who might not feel comfortable setting foot inside a church. They see competitive relationship building as a comfortable way to connect with those that maybe don't necessarily want to sit down and develop a relationship face to face. Jess talks about her influences growing up in her faith and what it looked like developing as a Christian athlete, and a few pitfalls along the way. Listen in as Wren and Jess take us through finding out who you are through Christ, and owning that identity.
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Mar 25, 2019
Identity Ep.2
We're glad to have you back for the next episode of our Identity series here on Anchor + Waves. Today, Wren interviews one of her best friends she's known since childhood, a true gym-rat, Amy Parkins. Amy grew up in a conservative Christian household in Texas, where athletics were encouraged and your personal relationship with Christ equally as important. Wren and Amy let you listen in to some awesome childhood stories, what it's like being a mom, and growing into your faith. Listen in today to their conversation as we're able to peer into this exchange between friends. It's like we're back in middle school and we're the third connection on the phone as they discuss which NBA jerseys were in fashion, the important decision to switch from hats to visors, and instilling Christian values to your children.
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Mar 18, 2019
Identity Ep.1
Welcome to the first episode and interview from our Identity series. We will be releasing a new episode every Monday for the coming weeks here and we hope you love listening as much as we did capturing the stories here. Today, we have Wren Pauley interviewing Emerald Holden on to start things off. Emerald is a small town girl who grew up in Wyoming and passionately pursued running and the Lord throughout college and her adult life. Listen in today as she describes finding her actual roots while pursuing her passions and being a mom and a wife while maintaining her eyes on the end goal and filling up her passion bucket with what really matters.
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Mar 14, 2019
Welcome to Our Identity Series
We are so excited to bring to you a new series on Anchor + Waves called, "Identity". This is going outside of what we've done so far, and we're can't wait to show it to you. This series is all about how people have experienced sports, recreational activities, or the outdoors in a significant way and how it's played a role in their faith and identity. So over the next 9 episodes, we will be bringing you stories from athletes, outdoors-women, coaches, and everyone in between to inspire and encourage you to really lay a strong foundation in your faith that you can stand strong on. Listen in today as we get to know Wren Pauley and Colin McFarland, the two directors that will be taking you through this series.
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Mar 6, 2019
Life on Mission Ep.3
We are really excited to carry on with our Life on Mission Series. In this episode, we will be listening in on the team that was able to go over and serve with our partner in India in 2018. India is an incredible explosion of unfamiliar sights and sounds that really captivate the senses. Colin McFarland, our producer, who also lead this team, talks to Jaime Meda and Olivia Schneider about their time serving in an unfamiliar area, half a world away. Listen in today as they discuss breaking down barriers, stepping out of your comfort zone, and developing relationships that are deep and wide with people that don't speak the same language. God is moving in India in big ways and we're blessed that you are a part of that.
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Feb 20, 2019
Life on Mission Ep.2
Welcome back for our second episode in our, "Life on Mission" series. Throughout this series, which will run indefinitely over the duration of this podcast channel, we will not only interview those going out on short-term trips. We will also be speaking with women who have lived abroad! We really love these stories because they are focused on spiritual growth, from those that are called to mission (as we all are)! Today, we hear from Kelly McSparran, our Communications Director here at Mission Hills, on her time in Peru. Kelly and her husband Ryan lived in Peru for a bit at the beginning of their marriage and learned lessons about being public with your faith, growing closer to God to solidify your marriage, and travel do's and don'ts in an incredible part of the world.
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Feb 6, 2019
A Heart of Valor
Hebrews 12:1b states that there is a race marked out for us:
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." - Hebrews 12:1
Before we were even born, even when we were still in our mother's womb, it was marked out for us! Join us today as our own Sharon Sands shares with our Mission Hills Staff what it looks like to run your race with courage and power. No one can run your race for you so today we want to ask the question, "How is your race going?".
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Jan 21, 2019
Life on Mission Ep.1
We are so excited to launch our new series, "Life on Mission". Craig Smith, our lead pastor, has charged the staff and congregation alike to live life on Mission with Jesus. It's what we're called to do! So, throughout the life of Anchor + Waves, we will be bringing you missional stories from our short term trips, our local partners, and our global partners alike! We will be focusing on what it truly means to serve, as He's called us to do. In our kick-off episode here, we will be speaking with Jacque Carlson, Emerald Holden, and Karissa Kellerstrass about their recent trip to Colombia.
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Jan 8, 2019
Interview with Lindsy Tucker
Welcome back to our first episode of 2019! Today, we have the privilege of hearing from Lindsy Tucker. Lindsy is a worship leader at Truth Church Calvary in Denver, who is passionate about communicating what it means to truly be a "worshipper". Sharon and Lindsy discuss what it means to be a mom in uncharted territory, what it means to have those around you invest in you, and to run whole-heartedly after our Creator, every single day. Lindsy has an amazing story that she will take us through part of today in this episode, that we can't wait for you to enjoy.
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Dec 17, 2018
Ep. 3 | Understanding Your Bible
Today, on our last episode for 2018, we are turning back to our series, "Understanding Your Bible". In this episode, Sharon and Janet break down Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Ecclesiastes while we're able to hear from some of the leaders of the Psalms Bible Studies we have going on at Mission Hills. The ladies discuss love stories, prophecy, and imagery that a Creative God uses throughout these incredible books. You don't want to miss it!
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Nov 14, 2018
Part 2 | Legacy
Welcome back to Anchor + Waves as we go into Part 2 of our series on Legacy, following Part.1- our interview with Lawanna Busby St. Clair. Today we're speaking with Breez Marker and Kristen Sands, two of our young adult leaders for our High School Bible study, "BRAVE". Listen in as we discuss finding your voice amongst peers, walking with Jesus when it's tough, and how to lean into your family in Christ.
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Nov 7, 2018
Interview with Shauna Chanda
We are so excited to sit down with Shauna Chanda today on Anchor + Waves. Shauna is a good friend of Danny Oertli's, here on staff, and she truly has an amazing story to share with us today. Please tune in as Shauna walks us through a few tragedies in her life, how she was able to rediscover her voice through those circumstances, and now desires that you are drawn a little nearer to the heart of God and are more aware than ever, of His passionate love for you!
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Oct 25, 2018
Interview with Robbie Iobst
Today on Anchor + Waves we welcome in Robbie Lobst. Robbie has experienced a tremendous amount of grief and death in her life but has always held fast to the one thing that remains; Christ. Listen today as we look at healthy healing, growing closer in your relationships, as well as relying on Jesus when everything around you seems to crumble.
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Oct 11, 2018
Part 1 | Legacy
We are so excited to bring you our two-part series on Legacy! It is truly a passion of ours that we reproduce the passion for Christ in each generation. Today we speak with Lawanna Busby St. Clair on what it means to make sure that what you're handing off for the next generation is healthy, good, and Christ-centered. We want to pass along a vibrant, alive faith. Find your "soul-friends".
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Oct 4, 2018
Ep. 2 | Understanding Your Bible
Welcome back to our second episode in our series, "Understanding Your Bible". In this episode, we're really going to be reflecting on the history of the nation of Isreal, and really honing in on some key characters in this wonderful book's development. As we weave through each book, and each historical character, just continue to remember - GOD IS THE HERO.
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Sep 12, 2018
Ep. 1 | Understanding Your Bible
We are so excited to launch one of our first series, "Understanding Your Bible". We know that this big book can be daunting, it can contain weird language and imagery, and we're here to help. Whether you've been reading the Bible for years or you're just now opening it for the very first time, there will be something for everyone. This first episode will cover the stories, themes, and characters from the first few books of the Bible as we press into the Books of History.
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Aug 27, 2018
Interview with Iwona Eifling + Maja Kowalczuk
We are so happy to bring you this interview today with Iwona Eifling and Maja Kowalczuk, our amazing partner's from Poland. Iwona + Maja both work with Josiah Venture, which is an amazing ministry, whom God is using to expand His Kingdom in Europe. In this interview, you will learn about their amazing ministry in Poland, how they came to know Jesus, and how they see their future growth with The Father. It's an interview you won't want to miss.
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Aug 8, 2018
Getting to Know Janet Carter
In this episode of Anchor + Waves, we're getting to know Janet Carter, the Women's Director here at the Mission Hills Littleton Campus. Janet is one of our reoccurring hosts (with Sharon Sands) and has an amazing passion and story to share with you today about getting to know the word of God and trusting in your experiences.
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Jul 26, 2018
Welcome to Anchor + Waves
Whether single, married, young or old, we desire this podcast to be a companion on your journey, a reminder of the Anchor that is essential in every season of life. With an anchor that holds fast and steady regardless of what you’re going through, you can rest assured that no wave is powerful enough to knock you off course.
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