• Season 8 - Episode 21 - Finding Gratitude One Step at a time
    Nov 18 2024

    This week, I speak with Carrie Watts, who lives in Brandon, Mississippi. Her favorite time of day is early morning, enjoying quiet moments with God’s word, writing in her prayer journal, sipping on coffee, and capturing the beauty of the sunrise. Writing a book is a new adventure for Carrie, one she welcomes in the second half of her life. Although her degree is in nursing, her husband’s Air Force career led them to move frequently, which allowed her to focus on raising their three boys. She enjoys volunteering at church in women’s ministry and spiritual counseling. She facilitates a small group of ladies studying the Bible in her home. Carrie’s passion is to help women heal and step confidently into God’s purpose and plan for their lives. Her debut YA Christian fiction novel, Crisis of Faith, will be released this week. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life - You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode!


    *Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

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    58 mins
  • Season 8 - Episode 20 - Finding Gratitude Moving Forward
    Nov 11 2024

    This week I speak with Lori Vober, who suffered a hemorrhagic stroke at age twenty-nine, and then developed epilepsy from the stroke. She is a survivor, overcomer, connector, and passionate about sharing hope with others. With the right perspective, attitude, and perseverance, we can stay unstuck and keep moving forward. Even with her difficulties, Lori and her husband, Dainis, were able to become adoptive parents to a sibling group of three. Lori’s journey and books can be found at www.lorivober.com. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode!

    *Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa


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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Season 8 - Episode 19 - Finding Gratitude Leading Hearts to God
    Nov 4 2024

    This week I speak with Amber Weigand-Buckley who navigates bipolar disorder while embracing her best life. She is the podcast co-host of Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa (on all podcast platforms) as well as the author of the award winning book Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success and the companion Leading Ladies: Discovery and Next Steps Creative Journal with Lisa Burris Burns. They join over 30 women of diverse backgrounds, ages, and walks of life to redefine what leadership looks like in God’s marketplace. Find out more at www.LeadingLadies.Life. Amber has two grown daughters, Saffron, Imogen, and one teen Penelope, with Philip, her British hubby of almost 30 years, two Great Pyrenees pups—Stanley and Stuart, and a zoo of exotic pets. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode!


    *Theme music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa



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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Season 8 - Episode 18 - Finding Gratitude Encouraging Others
    Oct 28 2024

    This week, I speak with Mathana Senthilnathan, an esteemed Christian life coach and author. Her journey began in Sri Lanka, where she was born and raised until the age of 11. Due to the civil war in Sri Lanka during the 1980s, her family relocated to North America in search of a safer environment and better opportunities. Originally raised in a Hindu household, Mathana discovered the transformative love of Christ at the age of 16, following her parents' divorce. Embracing Christianity has been the most pivotal decision of her life, providing her with the strength and resilience to overcome the challenges of her youth. Today, Mathana dedicates herself to ministering, encouraging, and empowering women of all ages through her life coaching sessions. She uses the Word of God and His promises to guide those facing their own trials. Mathana firmly believes that every individual can live a victorious life by maintaining a close relationship with God and understanding their true identity in Christ.

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    *Theme music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Season 8 - Episode 17 - Finding Gratitude Being Brave-Hearted
    Oct 21 2024

    This week, I speak with Dawn Damon, who is an Ordained Minister, Conference Speaker, Coach, Podcaster, and Author of 6 award-winning books, including “When a Woman You Love Was Abused, published by Kregel Publications, and“The Freedom Challenge: 60 Days to Untie the Cords that Bind You, Redemption Press,” and her most recent, Selah Award finalist…“The Making of a BraveHearted Woman: Courage, Confidence, and Vision in Midlife.” Dawn is the founder and CEO The BraveHearted Woman, and BraveHearted YOUniveristy, a coaching enterprise designed to awaken the God-given vision of women and equip them to live an extraordinary life. Dawn and her husband, Paul Damon, reside in the Rockford, MI, area and have a full family of 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of God in her life. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode!

    www.braveheartedwoman.com

    *Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa

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    1 hr
  • Season 8 - Episode 16 - Finding Gratitude Loving wisely
    Oct 14 2024

    This week I speak with Pam Farrel. She and her husband Bill are relationship experts, international speakers, and Directors of Love-Wise. They have been married and in ministry for 36 years.Bill has experience as Youth, Small Groups and Lead Pastor; Pam as Director of Women’s Ministry; They have written 44 books including best-selling Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti , Red Hot Monogamy and their 10 Best Decisions series (for couples, singles, parents, grads, leaders, men and women).Their books have been translated into 15 languages. They have spoken for a wide variety of groups: overseas for missions or governments; In the USA and Canada for churches, conference centers community groups as well as the military and businesses. Their wit and wisdom make them popular speakers and radio/TV guests (Moody network, Family Life Today, Focus on the Family, Dr. Dobson’s radio, and most TV networks.) They enjoy time with their grown children, their spouses and young grandchildren, and when they are not working you will find them on the beach or sailing. www.Love-Wise.com. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this incredible episode!

    www.love-wise.com

    *Theme music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa


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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Season 8 - Episode 15 - Finding Gratitude in the Astounding Truths of the Bible
    Oct 7 2024

    This week, I speak with author Annie Weber, who is known for her bold and uncompromising approach to sharing God's Word. She lives with a keen awareness of how the Truth of Scripture has led her to put her faith in Christ. Annie is a wellness enthusiast and adventure seeker, wife to Bryan, and mom to Lucy, Luke, Lily, and Levi. She enjoys beach time, fitness, photography, snorkeling, hosting parties, making people laugh, and exercising her social skills. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode!

    Website:

    Discover a transformative journey through the Bible with a side of humor (astoundingtruths.com)

    Instagram:

    @astounding.truths

    Facebook:

    @annie.weber.54

    *Theme music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa



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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Season 8 - Episode 14 - Finding Gratitude in the "Write Choices"
    Sep 30 2024

    This week, I speak with Martha Bolton, who is an Emmy-nominated writer and the author of 89 books, including the award-winning Dear Bob... Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the GIs of WW2. She is also the playwright for Blue Gate Musicals and was a writer for comedian Phyllis Diller and The Lockhorns cartoons. Her newest book, co-written with New York Times bestselling author Wanda Brunstetter, will be released in January 2025. We look from her childhood to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this incredible episode!

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    *Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa


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    1 hr and 1 min