My conversation with James Early challenged me. When speaking with him, he told me that his podcast, The Bible Speaks to You, deals with controversial topics. I asked him to share a few of those controversial topics with the listening audience. As w…
Paula Lorraine provoked such stirring dialoge on episode 16. I feel like these kinds of conversations are not happening enough in the local church in the United States. There are so many people who are hurting, wounded, can't make progress in life a…
I had the pleasure of having Lorelee Siemens as a guest on episode 15. I was truly inspired as she talked about her upbringing and how much of an influence her family has had on her relationship with God. She has a way of painting a picture so vivid…
My talk with Natalie was so enlightening and informative. I hadn't heard of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) until my conversation with her. FASD is the leading cause of developmental disability in North America. FASD is a complex…
Elizabeth Verver is a woman who loves the presence of God. Upon meeting and speaking to her, it was evident she was a woman who loves worship. Elizabeth was candid about her past; she has experienced quite a bit in her lifetime. However, it is evide…
Ellen Rosenberger is a former missionary who has written two books: Missionaries Are Real People and Ending Well. Both books help missionaries navigate their lives on the mission field and also with the transition back home. Ellen is honest and rela…
In episode 11, Dr. Judy shares her personal experience of how friendships are vitally important to us as believers and ministry leaders. Dr. Judy reminds us that we must take the time to connect with the Lord regularly and take care of o…
In this episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, I talk to Tyisha Jenkins. Tyisha is an author, educator, life coach and writing coach. She has a compelling testimony that she shares with us on episode 10. She shares an amazing testimony with us., She is v…
In episode 9 of the Circle 31 Podcast, I talk with Ainah Enduma. Ainah is a Christian Creative and college student who loves the Lord. She is not afraid to let her light shine in the midst of darkness and is purposeful about her presence on social m…
In this episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, I talk with Quonda Renee. Quonda shares how God gave her direction to start the I Need A WORD platform and the struggles and challenges along the way. She is transparent and authentic. This interview is sure…
In this episode of the Circle 31 Podcast, I talk to Chelsea Knutsen. Chelsea is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Certified Life Coach, Bible teacher, and speaker. She specializes in coaching women to heal naturally from female related conditions s…
My talk with Andrea was insightful and inspirational. Her story reminds us that God's redemptive love is available to us when we turn from our unrighteous ways and turn toward Him. I am reminded of the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32. M…
Genesis 16tells the story of Hagar and Ishmael. As Abraham’s concubine, Hagar was a mother in crisis. The Lord understood her need and met her at the point of her need. Do you need to be seen? Do you know the One that sees you? Hagar called Go…
I found that Tiffany Whiting had a perspective on mentoring that I hadn't recently heard. In Episode 4, she talked about the three words she lives by as a mentor: engage, inspire and empower. I found this to be simple, practical and powerful. Tiffan…
In my conversation with Iuvina Basile on episode 3, she shared her incredible testimony. In sharing, we learned that in order for transformation to take place, it has to come from a place of authenticity. The apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 5:17,…
In my talk with Dr. Chonta Haynes it became overwhelmingly apparent how little we talk about money matters in the body of Christ. We talk about giving and how important it is. But are we talking about managing what we have enough? Money management i…
What does it mean to walk by faith? To me, it means being obedient to God when we don't have the full picture. My talk with Rev. Smiley truly made me reflect on how important it is to really know God for yourself. Can you hear His voice? Do you reco…
