Christian Writing & Speaking (CWS) with Jacqui Wilson
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In this podcast, we delve into the lives of those who write and speak in the Christian world. We learn about their background, the catalyst which led them to accept the call to write and speak, and other elements that enrich the Christian journey.
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Elizabeth Louis: Increase Impact, Influence, and Income
If you want to increase your impact, influence, and income as a Christian executive, you must shift your mind. Former producer Elizabeth Louis felt mentally tortured as she sought ways to move past her childhood trauma. Then, she heard about positive psychology emphasizing coaching and decided that was what she needed to learn to help herself. So, she reenrolled in school. One day, while reading the bible, she realized positive psychology was laid out in the scriptures. After transforming her thinking, she shifted to helping others. Now, she helps Christian executives increase their impact, influence, and income.
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Sep 12, 2023
Sharon Hughes: Who Would You Be if You Let Go of Your Past?
Sharon Huges is a confidence coach and the award-winning author of "The Girl in the Garage: 3 Steps to Letting Go of Your Past," a faith-based book for breaking free from a lack of confidence, self-worth issues, and a painful past. Growing up, she suffered abuse, emotional neglect, and a barrage of negative incidents, including date rape, which left her believing she was not good enough. However, an encounter with a book started her journey to discovering who she was meant to be, and now, she is using her experiences to ignite confidence in those she meets. Learn more about her and her story in this podcast episode.
#confidence #confidencebuilding #overcome #christianpodcast #thecwspod
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Sep 7, 2023
Aaron Smith: Look for the Pink Flags Before You Say I Do
Everyone looks forward to the wedding date, the beautiful decorations, flowers, cake, the groom in his tux, and the first appearance of the bride in her dress, but let’s back it up. That’s only the wedding date. Do you know the questions you and your fiancé should ask before you say I do? Are you only looking for the red flags, or have you noticed some pink flags? Wedding officiant Aaron Smith shares insights about what couples should ask and do before they say I do, as well as what they should consider doing long after the wedding date is over. Tune in.
#wedding #engagement #christiancouples #christianpodcast #thecwspod
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Aug 17, 2023
Brigitta Hoeferle: Listen Deeper
She had the education, the charisma, and the perfect model, but she still struggled to communicate as she executed God's plan for her life. She stepped back, pointed the finger at herself, and dove into communication methodology. She realized that communication was more than the words she said, and it included purpose, tonality, mindset, and body language. A better understanding of communication caused her to listen on a deeper level, thus making her more effective with people. Now, she is helping others do the same. How we communicate will determine whether someone will receive the message we desire to give.
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Aug 15, 2023
Carrie Pierce: Be the Light
Have you ever started reading a story to a child but paused because there was something more to the story? Carrie Pierce, children's author, reminisces about a time when children's books were free of agenda, pure, only providing essential lessons a child needed to learn. Recognizing a need for that, she delved into writing children's books focused on overcoming and taking leaps of faith. She urges other Christian writers to take up this mantle too. If we ever needed light, we need it now. She furthers this message as she works with authors through her publishing company.
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Jun 20, 2023
Cindy Rand: Be More Than the Box
Cindy Rand is affectionally known as the Busy Woman's Cheerleader. She coaches women on breaking outside the boxes that society, family, and even friends seek to place them in because she knows that God has made women for greater. Emphasizing the importance of never becoming complacent, she cautions that we must remain wary of the limiting beliefs that we allow others to speak into our lives and prophecy what we desire for our lives. Amid women acknowledging what they want, Cindy helps them balance all aspects of their lives, mind, body, spirit, and finances, giving them the 360-experience. Tune in.
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Jun 13, 2023
Sylvia Worsham: Discovering My Soul Identity
International best-selling author and coach Sylvia Worsham says she sought significance through her corporate job and accomplishments. However, a life-threatening situation with a twenty-percent survival rate refocused her eyes on whom God said she was in Him. Her journey led her to discover her soul identity, and she authored the book Journey to Me: Trust the Wisdom of Change, sharing her story and emphasizing the importance of letting go of our ego-identities. Daily, she invokes a spirit of gratefulness because she knows her harrowing journey guided her to where she needed to be, living her divine calling. Tune in!
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Jun 6, 2023
Wendy Zahorjanski: Go for It!
At nineteen, Wendy Zahorjanski's life took an unexpected turn. After completing one year of college, she still did not know what she wanted to do with her life. Then, while praying about it, her older brother invited her to visit him in Kyrgyzstan. During her time there, she realized she needed more biblical training to be sure of her beliefs. So, God led her to a bible college in Hungary, where she met her husband. Together, they returned to his home country of Serbia to minister. Reflecting, she realizes that the seeds of missionary work were planted as a child, and she shares her story in the upcoming book Hard Is Only Half the Story.
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May 30, 2023
LaDonna Humphrey: Show Up!
As an investigative journalist and advocate for victims of cold cases, Ladonna Humphrey fully understands the need for hope in this dark world. Investigating some of the most gruesome crimes, she says it is her active faith in God that helps her serve in this untapped mission field. Often, she finds herself sitting with the victims' families. Although she cannot remove their pain, showing up is one of the most crucial steps for someone who has suffered a loss. As Christians, we have multiple opportunities to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ, but we must recognize the opportunities and show up. Tune in to hear more of her story!
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May 16, 2023
Steven Snook: Extraordinary Solitude
Born to an impoverished teen mom, placed in foster care by age one, and transferred to another state to live with a distant aunt, Steven Snook's start in life was not ideal. He was involved in crime at an early age, eventually leading him to federal prison. While there, he discovered his younger brother was fighting for his life because of his continued involvement in crime. Desperate for his brother to live, he turned to God, starting his Christian journey. He grew exponentially, helping others similarly situated, and it was during solitude that he began to write his upcoming book. Tune in for more!
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May 2, 2023
JR Rivera: God Work through My Hands
His teachers said he would never amount to anything. He did not fit into the traditional educational curriculum, and while people rejected him, he rejected the educational standards of the time, eventually dropping out of school. In the process, he drifted from God, maintaining a belief but not living as he should. But suddenly, his life changed. His mother died by suicide, and with his father's prompting, he returned to church to find answers. From that point, he chose to live with purpose, asking God to work through his hands and standing on his pillars of faith, family, fitness, and finance. Tune in to this empowering episode.
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Apr 20, 2023
Johnathan Drayton: Going Deeper
One day, Johnathan Drayton was struck by Proverbs 9:10, which says, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom" (KJV). He wanted to live more wisely and realized he had to have a more intimate and intentional relationship with God to achieve his goal. Previously, his relationship with God hinged on his parents' relationship, but he knew he had to have his own. So, he started by reading the bible and having deeper conversations about God with others. These deep conversations would develop into a podcast, and today, he is known as the Christian Philosopher.
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Apr 18, 2023
Marnie Swedberg: Well Done Comes with You Being Uniquely You
Marnie Swedberg says you should experience excitement about who you are as a person. God created you uniquely, and if you can embrace this truth, giving yourself over to your uniqueness and God's plan, you will receive the well done intended for you. Marnie is the founder and director of WomenSpeakers.com. She has given her life over to God to follow the unique plan He has for her life. As a result, He has expanded her territory mightily, affecting thousands through her obedience. Are you ready to do the same? Tune in to learn more.
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Apr 13, 2023
Susan Gabriel: Propelled to Purpose
#CPS #justice #christianpodcast #publishing #TheCWSpod False accusations became the propeller she needed to answer the most significant call in her life. Experiencing traumatic events with child protective services made Susan question whether God was real, and He didn't let her down in providing proof. Gradually, He revealed through her situation that He was real, opening her up to the greater possibilities He had for her life. She wrote a book detailing her experience with child protective services, but that was not the end of her journey in the publishing world. God wanted her to go further and start a publishing company that is now producing more extraordinary acts of service to others. Tune in.
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Apr 11, 2023
Dr. April Brown: Intimacy, Christian Couples, and the Church
#christianpodcast #christianmarriage #church #intimacy #TheCWSpod
When we hear the word intimacy, its meaning is often fast-tracked to the word sex. However, according to Dr. April Brown, intimacy is much more than the physical act of sex. In this interview, we explore the definition of intimacy, how the lack of intimacy affects Christian marriage, the "taboos" around sex for Christian women, how the lack of intimacy in couples' lives affects their worship and service, and how the church can assist. Tune in.
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Mar 28, 2023
Nikole Thompson: Shades of Truth
#christianpodcast #TheCWSpod #drugaddiction #prison #overcome
What is the truth? According to Nikole Thompson, the truth is knowing you need a relationship with Jesus. She and her husband experienced great success through God's blessings but allowed idol influences to enter their lives through friends. Soon, they experienced rapid downfall, fighting to overcome drug addiction, alcoholism, and general sinful living. Finally, a determination to settle into what they knew to be truth fueled them to victory. So now, they help others through their ministry, Prison 2 Preacher, and book, 50 Shades of Truth, to overcome as they did.
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Mar 23, 2023
Mark Sowersby: Forgiving the Nightmare
*Trigger Warning: Graphic description of child and sexual abuse shared in this interview. Mark Sowersby's abuser left him broken, insecure, and searching for dignity and value. A mountain of pain before him, an invitation to church set him on the path to healing. While on a church youth trip, he chose Christ as his Savior. Step by step, God helped him experience healing. Eventually, he was able to write his book Forgiving the Nightmare, outlining his story and the hope one can find after abuse. Tune in to listen to this episode.
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Mar 21, 2023
Michael DeLon: Be the Expert in Whatever You Do
Michael DeLon's joy in the Lord is infectious! He understands how God is concerned even when you need to find the job that best fits you. When he didn't know what to do about his career, God told him to go, and he established himself as an expert in what he already knew. He launched his book On Marketing: The Definitive Guide for Small Business Owners, becoming an Amazon #1 best-selling author. However, he did not keep that talent to himself. He went on to help multiple small business owners establish themselves as experts through authorship. His best tip is to show up as yourself and impact people. They want the authentic you! Tune in!
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Mar 14, 2023
Sandy Kirkham: When They Prey
When Sandy Kirkham went to church at age eight, she fell in love with it. But at age sixteen, this innocent bright-eyed child would face the unthinkable. In the "safest place on earth, " she would encounter a wolf in sheep's clothing who would abuse her sexually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. Even though he was a known predator, the church elders would force her to leave while this wolf continued to serve in a different congregation. Over twenty years later, she spoke up, and now, she has given voice to her story through her book, Let Me Prey Upon You, bringing hope, healing, and empowerment to help you overcome.
#sexualabuse #rape #clergy #church #hope #healing #overcome #TheCWSpod #christianpodcast
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Feb 23, 2023
Jocelyn Jones: Breaking the Power of the Mask
Are you wearing the mask? Jocelyn Jones, the author of Breaking the Power of the Mask, shares her story about developing and protecting a persona that did not serve her. The pressure of perfection led her everyday life until she walked away and did the deep work necessary to overcome and become vulnerable in a way that God could fully use her. However, perfectionism is not the only avenue in which a mask can develop. Through the discussion, we reveal how the disadvantage and even the church can create masks, avoiding the deeper issues that propel us in directions not aligned with our purposes. Tune in.
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Feb 21, 2023
Steven Arms: Milestone to Manhood
When does a boy become a man? Is it when the world tells him? Is it when he becomes a husband, or is it when he becomes a father? According to Steven Arms, a boy should receive his rite of passage to manhood from his father, as he did from his. However, with so many broken homes, many seek societal or environmental standards to define their manhood. His father's fatherless experience influenced the development of the rite of passage in their book Milestone to Manhood. No matter their circumstances, any boy can properly experience their rite of passage to manhood. You are invited to learn how through this interview. When a boy has a stronger sense of identity, it leads to stronger families, communities, and churches. Join us.
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Feb 16, 2023
Isaiah Cruz: The Hidden Epidemic of P***
Did you know that approximately fifty-five percent of married Christian men have admitted to watching porn regularly? Unfortunately, it is the hidden epidemic many churches choose not to address. Our inability to sit in uncomfortable feelings, shame, and its addictive nature further drive this epidemic's reach into the Christian household. Shockingly, it does not start in adulthood. The average age of first exposure is eleven. It's time for the church to wake up and be at the forefront of this battle to protect our children, marriages, and families. Learn how in this interview with Isaiah Cruz.
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Feb 14, 2023
Lyn Barrett: Strong in My Weakness
Broken internally by trauma and faced with a mental health diagnosis, Lyn Barrett epitomizes how we can exhibit strength in God through our weaknesses. Lyn grew up as an atheist under the guidance of her parents. However, as she faced an ugly divorce and was later diagnosed with multiple personality disorder, now known as dissociative identity disorder (DID), it opened the pathway to her learning about God. In this episode, we talk about how she faced her diagnosis, God changed her life amid the chaos, and she uses her "weakness" to change other people's lives.
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Feb 9, 2023
Greta McClain: From Trauma to Triumph
*Trigger warning. This episode contains details about a sexual assault. If you have had an experience regarding sexual assault, this episode may cause you to experience emotional overwhelm. Please proceed with caution. On the verge of suicide, former police officer Greta McClain felt helpless after her sexual assault. However, near her end, she discovered the Me Too Movement, and by the grace of God, she found her way back to hope one day at a time. Now, she is helping others to discover the hope she has experienced. Tune in to hear her story and share in her triumph.
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Feb 7, 2023
Tabatha Perry: Life Edits
Are you a professional overthinker? Is your life seemingly in constant chaos? Maybe, you need a life edit. Life Coach Tabatha Perry helps people make small edits to life to create the life they desire. She wants you to stop comparing yourself with others, know what to prioritize, and unclutter your mind. So, join us for this episode to receive tips on editing your life in small ways to receive what you truly desire.
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Feb 2, 2023
Kim Peacock: God Walked with Me
*Trigger Warning. This episode contains a brief graphic description of someone experiencing a traumatic death. Listening can possibly trigger an extreme emotional response. If you have had an experience involving a traumatic death, please proceed with caution in listening to this episode. A family vacation turned tragic would be the summation some news outlets provide for the listeners. However, we would summarize it as a tragedy turned into a beautiful mission to help others walk victoriously through grief and find hope. Listen to Kim Peacock's story now.
#Christian #podcast #theCWSpod #deathofachild #victoriousheart
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Jan 31, 2023
Mrs. Rawls: Readying for the Battle
Spiritual warfare? Can you recognize when it is happening? Do you know how to prepare for it? What should you do amid the battle? In this episode, meet Mrs. Rawls, who shares the answers to these questions. As Christians, we will face spiritual warfare because the enemy does not want us to fulfill our call and purpose, but we have an opportunity to prepare for the fight and triumph in the battle. If you are ready for triumph, listen to this episode.
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Jan 26, 2023
Donna Wayles: Shattered to Be Broken
Everyone she knew as a church friend turned her away, even her church's senior elder. Fleeing from her abusive husband, who had determined to kill her, the only one who would take in her and her baby is the woman she and her "holier than thou" friends had ridiculed. Safe but shattered, it was the start of a journey that would lead to spiritual breaking. She connected to God, learned humility, and for the first time, she encountered God's love through the tears of another. *Trigger Warning: The story's recounting may lead to emotional overwhelm if you have encountered domestic abuse.
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Dec 27, 2022
Charity Parenzini: Protecting Our Children from Predators *Special Episode
*Trigger Warning* In this episode, we discuss predatory practices. The discussion may trigger an individual who has been a victim of past predatory behavior. Saving our children goes beyond telling them about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Literally, saving our children could be the difference between them holding to their Christian faith and walking away. In this interview, we host Human Trafficking Educator Charity Parenzini. We answer how you can protect children from predatory behavior, the triple threat to watch for, how the church can help take up the mantle of protection, and preventing future predators.
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Dec 15, 2022
Carolina Duarte: Messages of Love and Peace
At first, Carolina Duarte questioned what God was saying to her, but she had heard Him clearly. Thus, she took a leap of faith and followed the path before her. She started writing, and God developed these messages of love and peace. Carolina wants people to know that they are loved no matter what they hear from the world. Tune in to hear her story of faith and how she affects people with her message.
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Dec 13, 2022
Ashton Martin: The Change Within
A rising star, Ashton Martin exhibits the fortitude needed in today's modern culture because he understands that change must happen on the inside to reflect on the outside. That is precisely what he chose to do to be a positive influence in the hip-hop industry and among the youth. In this interview, he shares his story of how he changed and how he hopes to influence through his brand. Awaken. Motivate. Educate.
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Dec 1, 2022
Karen Gray: Knowing You at the Core
Karen Gray is an Executive Business Coach & Brand Consultant helping high-profile leaders scale up or off the corporate ladder to create a life they don't need to escape from. Many times, those who function in executive positions choose not to be whom they desire, and instead, encapsulate those desires in whom they are expected to be. However, Karen helps them tap into their faith, engaging in whom God calls them to be.
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Nov 29, 2022
Yvette Walker: Positively Joy
Author, speaker, podcast creator, and educator Yvette Walker says joy is a personal choice. No, we will not experience happiness all the time, but God will be with us as a part of our faith walk. To experience joy daily, we must abide in God's love and do His will. How? Well, that is what she shares in this interview. Join us because you can find joy in the everyday aspects of life.
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Nov 17, 2022
Lauren Nelson: Sheroes Exist
Does God care more about boys than girls? This is the question Lauren's then seven-year-old daughter raised. Not long after, Lauren Nelson would delve into the bible to discover the sheroes that existed and, in return, change the lives of her seven-year-old and many other girls who would find that girls certainly mattered to God. Join us for this interview as she unfolds her story and shares the impact her book, Sheroes of the Bible, has made.
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Nov 15, 2022
Debby Kruszewski: Dream Pollination
Throughout our youth, we have heard phrases such as the following. Do all the right things, and you will have success. How about the following? As you climb the corporate ladder and make more money, you will find happiness. However, what if you are dying on the inside because who you are is not aligning with what God wants for you? That is part of Debby Kruszewski's story. Yet, when she listened to God and aligned her life with his call, she walked into an amazing new venture and became a dream pollinator. Learn more about her story by listening to this episode.
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Nov 10, 2022
Dr. Emily Kirkwold: Women, You Have Other Options
According to Dr. Emily Kirkwold, many women feel stuck taking medicine, but it was not until her personal family planning experience that she discovered that other options exist. In this episode, she shares her story of facing delayed fertility concerning her second pregnancy, which prompted her to explore options outside traditional medicine. Now, she is sharing what women can do naturally in family planning and encourages them to be thankful and embrace the bodies God gave us as women.
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Nov 8, 2022
Sonya Mack: Death Does Not Have the Final Say
Are you grieving? What if you can rewrite the one you lost back into your life? This is what Sonya Mack chose to do. Sonya Mack is the CEO of Live Joy Life. After her mom passed, God told her that a purpose would come forth from her pain, and it did. She learned that death does not have the final say, and now, she is sharing her story with others to show them how they can find purpose in pain, no matter the cause. Tune in.
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Nov 3, 2022
Tracee Garner: Looking Beyond the Disability to the Ability
She is an international best-selling author of eighteen books, a speaker, a writing coach, and a course creator who is pushing past her disabilities to author an exceptional life. At a young age, Tracee Garner was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, but her parents instilled the importance of looking beyond the disability to embrace her abilities. She carried this lesson into adulthood, which ultimately led her to her current career path. She exemplifies what it is to live life on purpose and helps others do the same through her books, speaking, humor, and can-do attitude. Tune in.
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Nov 1, 2022
Roman Prokopchuk: Leaps of Faith During Times of Uncertainty
When you're continuously facing circumstances of uncertainty, Roman Prokopchuk certainly has the prescription to handle it. From fleeing his home country of Ukraine at a young age due to religious persecution to suffering devastating job loss and more, his faith has been key to surviving it all. All of the uncertainty and demonstration of faith in response to the uncertainty helped create who he is today. In turn, he and his wife strive to provide certainty for youth who are facing devastating circumstances of their own by providing a safe home through foster care. Tune in.
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Oct 27, 2022
Nicky Billou: You Are the Turnaround
You matter, and how you show up for people matters because your actions can unknowingly help save someone's life. You are the turnaround for whom someone has waited. In this episode, international best-selling author, inspirational speaker, and CEO Nicky Billou shares how his demonstrated Christian beliefs changed the life of a family. Yes, he preaches about believing in the win before you win and that God is on your side, but how he thinks and interacts with people started with his father who instilled Christian principles and demonstrated them in his life. Tune in now.
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Oct 25, 2022
Shanen Sadowski: Accessing the Small Wins
By the time she was diagnosed with dyslexia, the damage to her self-esteem was done. Yet, she still had a yearning to deeply connect with others and help them. As she prayed, God opened the opportunity for her to return to school and obtain her degree in counseling. She became a licensed therapist and eventually rounded it out with a certification as a life coach. Now, she helps women live joy-filled life by encouraging them to allow God access to all aspects of their identity, so they can experience the small wins He gives to us daily.
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Oct 20, 2022
Jonathan Cottrell: The Challenge of Doing Nothing
Creativity lives in all of us according to Jonathan Cottrell. However, at first glance, it seems this author, entrepreneur, and serial starter challenges us to do nothing, yet a deeper look into his book, Do Nothing: The Simple Principles of Jesus to Accomplish Anything, takes us on a journey to explore what it is to truly do nothing apart from the vine. Further, he challenges us to expand our focus beyond what God can do through us to what He is doing in us as we dwell in Him. Tune into this episode to hear more.
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Oct 18, 2022
Sandhya Jha: An Intersection of the Pulpit and the Picket Line
Do you seek to understand more than you desire to be understood? This episode features author, pastor, and Anti-oppression consultant Sandhya Jha whom you may find in the pulpit or on the picket line. At a young age, she experienced the love Jesus has for the foreigner through the actions of her pastor. An unforgettable moment allowed her to know she mattered as much as others Despite being in a religiously diverse household and not looking like others in her community. Today, that Christian act is reflective of everything she does and how she is changing the world.
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Oct 13, 2022
Adam Gunton: Breaking the Power of Addiction
From a homeless drug addict to a best-selling author and thriving entrepreneur, Adam Gunton epitomizes what happens when we surrender to God and allow Him to set us free. Unhealthy habits, emotional trauma due to a friend's suicide, and the weight of the guilt led to Adam's life spiraling completely out of control. Countless times, he tried to clean his life up by "doing all the right things". However, it was not until his complete surrender to God that life changed. He stopped trying to do it and allowed God to do it. Now, he coaches others to experience the freedom he lives daily.
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Oct 11, 2022
Melanie Gall: Becoming a Life and Soul Coach
One day, Melanie Gall found herself not wanting to get out of bed. Her life was not what she had imagined, and her constant concern for her child's medical condition left her in a spiraling tunnel. It was not until a friend shared that every aspect of her life affected the other that she took a hard look at her life and started making changes. As she made changes, she felt better, realizing that God had indeed made us intricate creatures. Today, she shares her story with others and guides them as a life and soul coach, desiring that all feel less alone in the world.
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Oct 6, 2022
Kelly Bandas: A Little Grace
Comedian, author, and speaker Kelly Bandas has some pretty funny things to say about life, but really, she is sharing that we all need a little grace. She expresses that through our mistakes we see our imperfections as well as our need for God. Sharing about a mistake she once made, she talks about embracing the responsibility and learning, but ultimately, she hopes her works will help lift other people as they seek to recover from their failures. You can learn even more from her book Rookie Mistakes: A Grown-Up's Field Guide for Getting Your Act Together.
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Oct 4, 2022
Dwight Heck: Quiet Desperation
Author Dwight Heck wants people to know that life success is not about just having enough money, but also it is learning what you truly want and taking ownership of those desires. In this episode, he talks about how his life was flipped upside down, and his errant choice to live a façade that led to quiet desperation. But through it all, he maintained his faith, eventually letting go of the facade, remembered what he had done for others, implementing it for himself, and overcame his situation. He shares that what happened to him can happen to anyone and warns people to not ignore the signs.
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Sep 27, 2022
Deb Brown Maher: Sell Like Jesus
Are you tired of utilizing pushy sales pitches? Do you truly desire to meet people's needs? Meet Deb Brown Maher, author and relationship catalyst. She encourages people to sell like Jesus by helping entrepreneurs change their sales approach, shifting their perspective of sales from convincing a prospect to buy to being of service to them. Her combination of coaching, creative listening, and supportive guidance ultimately enables her clients to gain an increase in sales and business growth success. She especially wants Christians to know that they bring something extra to the marketplace.
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Sep 22, 2022
Cassandra Smith: Our Connection Is in the Story
She has helped give voice to our military leaders, prayed for our nation's teens, and stood on the TEDx stage to share about the power of human-to-human connection. Cassandra Smith is giving voice to generations, and it all started with her love for books as a child. She says that stories connect us, and as we share our stories, we can see how God is interwoven throughout it all. Her specialty is helping others launch their message to focus on what matters. Tune in to hear her story.
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Sep 20, 2022
John Christopher Frame: Walking in the Steps of the Apostle Paul
Imagine bringing the bible to life by walking in the steps of an apostle. That is the journey John Christopher Frame is on. Currently living in Turkey, he is on a journey to walk in the steps of the Apostle Paul according to the book of Acts. A couple of the places he has already visited include Ephesus and Troas. Eventually, he will share his entire journey in an upcoming devotional. His goal in sharing his journey is that people will grow closer to God.
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Sep 15, 2022
Cassandra Crawley Mayo: On a Greater Mission to Live
It is a story we often hear, a story Cassandra Crawley Mayo lived. This former global fortune 500 vice-president was a workaholic, neglecting her needs, self-sabotaging, experiencing imposter syndrome, and burning out all to prove she belonged. God had given her the opportunities, but she treated life outside of work like it was inopportune. However, she realized that she did not want to have regret at the end of her life. So, she has taken action to not only live life but started a mission to help over one hundred professional women live their best life at work and outside of work. Listen to her story.
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Sep 8, 2022
Andrew Calderella: Searching for the More Meaningful Life
In this episode, inspirational speaker, trainer, and coach Andrew Calderella expresses his views about how Christians can live their best lives and significantly impact the world. Through his studies, he has determined a set of laws he feels all can live by and help in the journey to unite us as a peaceful world. He wants Christians to avoid being sheep, think, and use their moral consciousness. *Disclaimer: All views shared in this interview are not shared by CWS (Christian Writing & Speaking), and as the audience listens, they should allow the Holy Spirit to guide them.
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Sep 6, 2022
Kyle Gillette: People-First Leadership and Its Transformative Power
Kyle Gillette is on a mission to help thousands of business owners shift their mindsets and habits, so God can transform their hearts. This Mindset Coach challenges his clients to be a people-first type of leader, and his forthcoming book, SAGE Leadership: A 4-Part Framework for Becoming a People First Leader, shares exactly how. Along with prayer with and for his clients, he is seeing how these leaders are building firm foundations through self-awareness, accountability, growth, and empowerment.
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Aug 30, 2022
Angie Baughman: Recovering within the Recovery
As she recovered from a near-fatal car crash, God allowed her to start recovering from a different trauma. Years before, she had been groomed into an inappropriate relationship with a teacher. The aftermath was one that no sixteen-year-old could have imagined. Feeling alone and abandoned, questioning her worth, she delved into "Christian works" to show her worthiness to God, to show that she was worth loving and doing his works. However, during her recovery, God reminded her that she was always loved and He could always use her for His work. Listen to Angie's story.
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Aug 24, 2022
Brandon Leibowitz: Optimizing Your Church’s Visibility through SEO
How can technology and the church continue to advance the message of the kingdom together? Brandon Leibowitz's solution Is search engine optimization. When a person uses Google to search for a church near them, will your church pop up on the first page? If not, start following Brandon's tips for how you can optimize your church's website and connect with more people in your area, which can eventually lead to increased membership.
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Aug 23, 2022
Scott Maderer: Unlock the Golden Handcuffs
Do we have the power to unlock the golden handcuffs holding us back from whom we want to be in life? Scott Maderer's message is that we do. Everyone has time, talent, and treasures, but how we allocate these will determine whether we can fulfill our why and reach our goals. Oftentimes, we may feel that the lack of time, talent, and treasures are the restricting factors, but have we asked whether it is a "you" problem i.e. how we steward what we have? Scott has issued the challenge to take a closer look and learn how you can live the life you truly want. Tune in to learn more.
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Aug 20, 2022
Teri Wellbrock: You Got This, Healing and Hope
*Trigger Warning: This episode contains the retelling of traumatic events. While we feel all episodes are helpful, we encourage those who have suffered previous trauma to proceed with caution in listening.
Complex traumatic history is how Teri Wellbrock's past has been defined, but she is redefining her history by helping others tunnel through the darkness toward light. Because through it all, God was saying to her you got this kid. As a result, she is living healing and hope. Her message is that you can too. The same thing that God did for her, He can do for you. You got this.
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Aug 19, 2022
Kristin Chadwick: How Our Imaginations Can Connect Us to the Missing Peace
If you are doing all the "right things" as a Christian but you still find yourself overwhelmed and without peace, you are missing the "peace" that only an intimate relationship with God can provide. This was Kristin Chadwick's experience. When she attended a retreat, she realized that she was not fully engaging God in her life. The retreat leaders invited her to go deeper, so she could connect. However, they did it unexpectedly-- through her imagination. Since her experience, she has taken up the banner to help others do the same, sharing visions of how to encounter God daily.
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Aug 17, 2022
El Edwards: God Wants to Do Life with You
If you're feeling a little crazy with life, have you slowed down and asked if you've invited God in to do life with you? El Edwards shares how often we forget that God wants to be an intricate part of our daily lives. Like she previously thought, we may think of God as untouchable, but He's not. When we invite God to be a part of our life interactions, we start becoming who God intended us to be, shirking off the expectations of society and embracing an intentional and expectant relationship with Him to reveal our greater selves. Tune in now to hear more.
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Aug 16, 2022
Rich Lewis: Confidence through the Silence
Who wants more confidence? If you raised your hand, you are like most who want to have the assurance of whom they are as a person and their purpose. More confidence is exactly what Rich Lewis received as he centered himself through prayer. When he began his journey of centering prayer, he found it quite difficult. However, through consistent practice, he expanded his ability to sit in silence. As a result, he heard from God, gained more confidence, and discovered whom God meant for him to be. He says it is important to discover your future self, so you can impact the world.
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Aug 15, 2022
Randall Franks: No Role Is Too Small
Most know him for his role as officer Randy Goode on the hit TV show In The Heat of the Night, but Randall Franks is very clear about how he was able to become a part of one of the most popular shows on TV at that time. He said his opportunities have been God-given. Exercising humility, no matter how small the role or task, has allowed him to continue his greatest purpose, being a servant of God and reflecting that in his daily life. He reminds us that God has something for everyone to do. Every call is a chance to share whose you are. Tune into this episode to hear more.
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Aug 12, 2022
Francie Hinrichsen: Release Control and Let God Morph Your Life into What You Truly Desire
Francie Hinrichsen had one plan, but God had another. When she released control and asked God what was next, she experienced a satisfaction only God could provide with her work. What she once wanted morphed into a business where she helps other women become successful entrepreneurs, giving them the ability to build their business around their life versus building life around their business.
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Aug 11, 2022
Jonathan McLernon: How Compassion and Humility Helped Him Overcome Trauma and Lose Over 100 Pounds
One question changed the trajectory of Jonathan McLernon's life. In answering this question, he realized he was not taking care of himself due to his view of humility. Overwhelmed by trauma, he found himself repeatedly submitting to unhealthy eating habits and experienced extreme weight gain. However, once he learned why he chose his unhealthy behavior and showed himself compassion, he lost well over one hundred pounds, and now, he is helping others do the same, marrying science and behavior change to create lifelong transformations. He says that we often ask God to move the obstacles, but it is more important to ask God to guide us through the obstacles.
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Aug 10, 2022
Paul Henderson: Rekindling Purpose through Uncertain Times
Laid off from his job, preparing for the birth of a new baby, and wondering how he would feed his family, Paul Henderson rekindled his greater purpose through one of the most uncertain times of his life. Amid the turmoil, he felt the call to write a book titled Slave No More: Conquering the Master Within, influenced by his story as well as the stories of others who faced adversity and chose to overcome it. Now, his goal is to help other people, especially dads, place their past in the past and triumph into a brighter future, learning, growing, and getting better one day at a time.
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Aug 9, 2022
Joe Rockey: Virtuous Ventures
In a world filled with turmoil, one man's purposeful ventures are changing lives. Meet Joe Rockey, a real entrepreneur, who aims to bring peace to people's lives through real estate acquisitions and sales while anchoring his life on the biblical virtues. He took his virtuous ventures a step further when he co-founded the podcast Father and Joe recognizing his ability to help bring unity from a Christian perspective versus the division he saw some media sources push. Tune in now to learn how.
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Aug 8, 2022
Brian Kreeger: Overcoming after the Fall
Fallen from grace is a phrase that seems so common among today's leaders, but what are we doing to help prevent the fall? Brian Kreeger bravely shares his story of falling from grace as a once pedestaled leader. Though he accepts full responsibility for his actions, questions arise as to leaders' abilities to cope and seek proper counsel. Now, he is using his fall as a teaching tool for others to avoid the same mistakes and to help those who have faced the hardship of a fall overcome.
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Aug 5, 2022
Robert Bass: Building Spiritual Grit in Seasons of Hardship
When Robert Bass had to learn to walk again, God provided more than recovery. Desiring to overcome the pitfalls of depression, Robert knew he had to go beyond what he could give himself. Purposefully, he poured out to God, and in the process, God poured into him. Through his journey, God shared the importance of having hope and joy. Consequently, he was able to overcome spiritually and mentally. After this hardship, he continued to apply what he learned to other life circumstances. Now, he is helping others do the same knowing joy and hope is for all.
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Aug 4, 2022
Kim Sorrelle: Love Is
We all know what love is, right? But what if God places us in extremely uncomfortable situations for us to experience it fully. This is Kim Sorelle's story. As she decided to explore love based on 1 Corinthians 13, she was thrust into the streets of Haiti through her organizational work. Her mission to explore love collided with her mission to help the people of Haiti and created the perfect circumstances for discovering what love is.
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Aug 3, 2022
Margaret Agard: I Gave My To-do List to God
This single mother of eight was exhausted. Her to-do list and rest always competed, especially after she decided to return to college and finish her degree. However, one night, she exhale and gave her to-do list over to God, giving herself the freedom to be guided by Him. To her surprise, she started completing her list and even had time to check on others. She said her to-do list was her life, and if she wanted God to have control over her life, she needed to trust that he would guide her to-do list. Since then, she has written multiple books about her experience and helped others.
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Aug 2, 2022
Sara Im: Surviving the Killing Fields
At seven years old, Sara Im heard a story about how God saved a man's family. From the story, she believed there was a God. Over Fourteen years later, she would call on the God she had learned about at age seven. When she was twenty-one years old, an invasion occurred in her small Cambodian village. Having felt secure and afforded opportunities beyond what her parents had experienced, she was looking forward to life ahead. However, the invasion changed the trajectory of her life. Now, she speaks about her hardship during the invasion and her eventual escape.
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Aug 1, 2022
Angie Hyche: Overcoming Our Unholy Cluttered Mess
What does our clutter say about us? Angie Hyche, author of Unholy Mess: What the Bible Says about Clutter, deep dives into what clutter means in our lives and its long-term effects. Further, she challenges us to look beyond the physical clutter to the clutter of our hearts and minds by sharing her story of what it meant for her to start uncluttering her life, experiencing greater freedom, and being a better steward of what God had given her.
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Jul 31, 2022
Julia Strukely: Raising Up a New Generation of Believers
Oftentimes, we hear the horror stories of working with youth in the church, especially concerning those youth in middle school or high school. However, for Julia Strukely, it is a special calling to work with this age group. Growing up, it was through youth ministry that she started developing her personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As she works with the youth today, she makes it a goal to fill in the question gaps she had as a youth. When teaching, she answers both the questions of what we should do and why we should do it.
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Jul 30, 2022
Amy Scruggs: Grace Brought Her Through
Pain, rejection, shame, and turmoil may have been emotions that Amy Scruggs experienced, but they are not the words that describe the amazing life God has given her through His grace. Faced with a devastating assault* and a terrifying decision, her life after high school had a rocky start. However, she trusted God’s plan. Through it all, He blessed her in unimaginable ways. As a result, she grew into the person she was meant to be, and now, this TV host, media coach, recording artist, and best-selling author’s life is a testament to what God can do for us through His grace. *Trigger warning
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Jul 28, 2022
Leo Marte: Wealth Building for the Christian
One of the biggest myths heard in the Christian world is that it is wrong to build wealth, but Leo Marte contends that a wise person leaves an inheritance for their children. "Wealth and wisdom are deeply tied together," he says. Thus, when God called him to start his business Abundant Advisors, he embraced the call to help Christians concerning their wealth. Since his company's inception, he has been known as the personal CFO for Christian professionals. He asks, "To what end are you building wealth?" In other words, how will you bring value with your wealth? Tune in now to hear what he has to say about you and your wealth.
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Jul 27, 2022
Barbara Culver: Living His Story for Her Life
At nineteen years old, Barbara Culver had one specific request from God. She wanted to see a change in her husband. God promised her that if she would allow Him to change her that He would allow her to watch the change in her husband. She committed to God's request, and over fifty years later, she is a testimony of what happens when you live His story for your life. She has been elevated to positions she never thought she would hold and influenced numerous lives, and she is not done yet. As long as she has breath, she will continue to allow God to use her. Tune in now to listen.
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Jul 25, 2022
Amy Connell: Our Faith, Our Bodies, and Grace
We are constantly bombarded with messages about how to be healthy, but why does it matter, especially with people of the Christian faith? Amy Connell shares the importance of getting over the cultural expectations of body image and embracing why God wants you to experience health in your body. Once her perspective changed to one of grace concerning her body, she was able to let go of the idol that health had become in her life and now helps others focus on the most important aspect of our health which is having the ability to fulfill our call. Click now to hear her story.
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Jul 23, 2022
Megan Nilsen: A Higher Calling
After her counselor listened to her sob story, she expected her to hand her a kleenex, pat her on the back, and engage with her feelings of defeat. Instead, the counselor looked at her and said, "Megan, you know that motherhood is not your highest calling." Blinded-sided by the counselor's response, Megan Nilsen could not initially understand what the counselor meant because motherhood was all she was doing. Then, the counselor went on to explain that her truest and highest calling is as a child of God and that she needed to anchor her identity there first.
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Jul 21, 2022
Sue Corl: Beauty through the Brokenness
Sue Corl's life was riddled with hardship from birth. Born with a severe cleft palate, no nose, upper lip, or upper palate, along with severe breathing issues, her concept of beauty was shaped by hurtful words. For most of her younger life into young adulthood, she felt unwanted and unloved. However, an invitation from her brother to do mission work set her on a path of healing. Now, she travels the world sharing with other women how they are loved by God, introducing them to salvation. Her most poignant work is done through her organization Crown of Beauty International.
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Jul 20, 2022
Michael Ward: The Sixth Sola
Often, we strive to work out this physical body, but are we working out our spirituality? Michael Ward has developed the sixth sola method to work out his spirituality, to personally experience God through the scriptures on a daily basis. His journey started with meeting someone who had a life-changing experience with God. Upon meeting this individual, he unequivocally knew that what he learned as a child was real. The daily work he does in the scriptures results in a confident transformation leading him to fulfill his calling in service through a mindset of Spiritu Ambulatio.
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Jul 19, 2022
Michael Jaquith: Next Level Unlocked
When Michael Jaquith heeded God's call to leave his corporate job to become an entrepreneur, he unlocked the next level of his life. Although he grew up in an abusive home, he felt he had overcome the turmoil of his past until he felt he was looking at his father in himself. He was determined not to repeat those behaviors. God heard his plea. Counseling and eventually life coaching allowed him to visualize the man he wanted to become. He took action to better himself. Then, God issued the challenge for him to help others do the same. Now, he is the Catholic Life Coach for men.
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Jul 18, 2022
Erik Allen: Life Can Turn Around
After his parents' divorce, Erik Allen's life went into a tailspin. His household became a place where abuse regularly occurred. He was rejected and lacked care. During this time, he became involved in drugs, alcohol, and an overall unhealthy lifestyle. Then, one day he received an invitation to attend a church-sponsored college event where the seed of salvation was planted. Eventually, he accepted Jesus as Savior. Now, he is determined to help others overcome as God helped him overcome.
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Jul 15, 2022
Alex Demczak: Faith Took Me There
His heart was racing. He needed to make a choice. Alex Demczak worked in the corporate world; however, speaking on stage was his dream job. Yet, he had relegated this dream job to a side hustle. Faced with the reality that he could not do it all, he prayed, asking God what he was calling him to do. Within months, he left the corporate world, fully embracing his dream job, and today, he is not only a speaker but also an entrepreneur and a best-selling author.
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Jul 14, 2022
Kevin Horath: Living a Life Used by God
Have you ever thought about whether the obscure people and animals of the Bible matter? Kevin Horath is showing people that they do. In his Factor Book series, he delves into the lives of those who have uniquely served in God's plan and what lessons we can learn from them. For example, what does the donkey have to do with our lives and learning how to live a life used by God? Kevin tells us, so tune in.
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Jul 13, 2022
Stephanie Jordan: We Are Bound Without Boundaries
Stephanie Jordan entered marriage without understanding healthy boundaries. In her second marriage, she was forced to take a look at herself and how she contributed to the ongoing boundary violations that occurred in her life. Once she understood her role, she set the necessary boundaries and moved to a more fulfilled life.
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Jul 12, 2022
Danielle Bernock: Love Heals
No child should grow up feeling unloved, but that was how Danielle Bernock felt. It was only God's relentless pursuit of her that led her to know what it felt like to be loved, wholly and freely. God started filling the broken places with His love, sharing with her how he was there when others perpetuated lies in her life. Now, she is helping others understand that He is there for them also. Join us for this compelling interview.
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Jul 11, 2022
Shayna Rattler: The God Shift
Have you found yourself feeling like you need something more? Are you frustrated because life keeps falling apart? Have you accomplished everything you wanted and have asked what now? If so, you may be experiencing a God shift. Shayna Rattler defines God shifting and why it is important to ask, "God what are you asking me to become?" Shayna says, "Embrace disruption. Collide with God's purpose. Confidently enter your next chapter."
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Jul 8, 2022
Dea Irby: Claimed
After she left the warm folds of Mississippi, Dea Irby quickly discovered that she needed to recreate the southern hospitality that was normal for her and her family. Eventually, she received a "download" from the Lord and started introducing people to the concept of C.L.A.I.M. Her introduction of C.L.A.I.M to the world has led her to change the lives of families, churches, communities, and businesses globally.
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Jul 7, 2022
Joshua Marcengill: Encounter in the Park
When Joshua Marcengill went to the park that day, it was an ordinary day for him. That is until the encounter occurred. In broad daylight, he had a vision, unlike anything he had ever experienced in his life. From that moment, his life completely changed. Now, he is sharing what God did for his once agnostic soul, so others can experience an abundant encounter as he did.
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Jul 6, 2022
Laura Templeton: Ditch the Pitch and Start Connecting
After witnessing confident professionals and entrepreneurs struggle to connect with their audiences, Laura Templeton searched for a solution. When she could not find what she wanted, she developed the 30 Second Success formula. In her interview, she shares the origin story, how it benefits people, and why it is important for Christian business owners to have the ability to confidently communicate how they serve.
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Jul 5, 2022
Genesis Amaris Kemp: When Boldness Changes the Tide
Genesis Amaris Kemp's story is like many African-Americans who work in corporate America, and as a release, she wrote about her experiences. Eventually, they became the foundation for her book, Chocolate Drop in Corporate America. At the same time, the Black Lives Matter movement exploded. To counteract racism within their walls, her then-employer held a meeting. When they asked Genesis about her experiences, she remembered the boldness God had given her to speak. Her boldness revamped her position within the company, which was a stepping stone to greater.
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Jul 4, 2022
Diana Winkler: You Can Get Out
He did not hit her with his fist, but he constantly hit her with his words, controlled her, and emotionally and mentally manipulated her. She was not an abuse victim, right? That is what she thought until she phoned a friend. That day, her friend's words helped save a woman who was dying on the inside, and she got out. Now, Diana Winkler, the ex-wife of a minister, is helping other women do the same. Listen to her story.
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Jun 15, 2022
Dr. William Attaway: The Catalytic Leader
Are you a catalytic leader, or do you feel stuck, unsure where to go next? Dr. William Attaway defines what it is to be a catalytic leader and how catalytic leaders influence those they lead. Further, he shares the need for leadership coaches within the church and how the right coach can help a person expand their vision. He says that we cannot see what we cannot see. Thus, we should examine our leadership style and its effect.
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Jun 13, 2022
Kevin Wayne Johnson: Give God the Glory
Giving God the glory is not reserved for worship service only. We have the opportunity to do so in every aspect of our lives. Kevin shares how it all began for him, his grandmother's influence, and how he hopes to influence others today. His desire is for people to understand that they have a sphere of influence and that their choices impact lives. Reflection on an unexpected letter reminds him of how one person's actions can affect many.
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Jun 9, 2022
Branch Isole: Back to Christianity
When your worldly objectives can no longer fill your need for righteousness, what do you do? If you're Branch Isole, you take a "world tour" of your religious options. During his tour, Branch explored all the major religions. Ultimately, he concluded that Christianity was the way, but this time his perspective was different. Now, he knew why he had chosen his path, and he seeks to help others who may question their path.
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Jun 8, 2022
Paul Granger: Crazy Steps of Faith
If God challenged you to trust Him for the impossible, could you do it? Could you pursue something knowing you did not have the means to obtain it? Could you lose your job, not pursue another, but trust God for every financial provision you need? If you said yes, some would label your submission as crazy steps of faith; however, Paul Granger calls them invitations to know God better.
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Jun 7, 2022
R. Christian Bohlen: Hope in the Midst of a Stormy Marriage
Can I survive this marriage? What do I do? Do I stay, or do I leave? What am I supposed to do as a Christian? Will we be okay? If you live with a spouse who faces mental health challenges, addiction issues, or other issues that impede their ability to function at a healthy level in the marriage, you may have asked these questions. Christian Bohlen shares his story and how you can experience hope amid your stormy marriage.
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Jun 6, 2022
Wendy Cunningham: What If You’re Wrong?
What if you're wrong? That is the question Wendy Cunningham had to answer for herself. Growing up as a generational atheist, she found herself facing questions concerning her beliefs or lack thereof, but a simple invitation led her on a journey where she came face to face with the truth that God existed and Jesus is real. Now, she shares her story and poses the same question to others. What if you're wrong?
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Jun 4, 2022
Tess Scott: Hope for the Discouraged Sheep
One step at a time is how Tess Scott has chosen to live her life. After living a life full of mistakes, she understands the grace God extends toward those who have had to return to him repeatedly. Calling herself a former black sheep, discouraged, but redeemed because God was faithful to her when she was not, she now helps others wade through their "freakshow of a life" because she knows there is hope.
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Jun 3, 2022
Dr. Donna Chacko: A Doctor’s Healing Journey
When we look to doctors, we expect them to lead us in our healing journeys. However, what if our doctor needs healing, specifically spiritual healing? What if the doctor's healing journey leads them to provide a better healing journey for you? That is the story of Dr. Donna Chacko. Her surrender to God led to the healing of her soul and the discovery of how the body, mind, and soul work together to affect our health.
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Jun 1, 2022
Carrie Schell: The Grey Drinking Reset
What is your relationship with alcohol? Many people would not pause to consider this question unless faced with dire consequences. You are not an alcoholic, but it is your habit to have a little glass of relaxation or a shot of entertainment. Instead, you may be a grey drinker. Carrie Schell shares her story of how she discovered that she was grey drinking, how she is now helping others, and what our faith has to do with it all.
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