Episodes

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Feb. 20, 2023

Episode 66: Before I Said 'I Do' with Ka'Liyah Taylor

Ka’Liyah Taylor is an energetic Entrepreneur, Blogger, Vlogger, and Social Media influencer who founded her business, Kreative Holiness, in 2020. Her desire is to spread the gospel through fashion and help women all over the world attain freedom. Through her inspiring posts, she encourages women of all ages and backgrounds to be holy, dress modestly, and live as their authentic selves. Ka’Liyah has built an international following of diverse women who appreciate her eye for fashion and her pract...
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Feb. 19, 2023

Episode 65: Pursuing Purpose with Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith is passionate about seeing survivors of sexual exploitation set free! She received the vision of Restored From Within while serving the most incredible survivors at an anti-trafficking organization in Atlanta. Also, while rescuing women out of the sex trade in the Philippines in 2018, she was deeply impacted by the injustices that she witnessed there. She had to do more! She has combined her love of helping women with her education in Psychology and MBA in Marketing to help impact ...
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Feb. 18, 2023

Episode 64: Making the Decision to Love with Mark and Vanessa Harris

Mark and Vanessa are a retired military couple coming up on 20 years of marriage. Early on, Vanessa left her pediatric practice to raise their three children. Now that Mark is a retired Coast Guard officer, the family resides in Houston, TX.
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Feb. 17, 2023

Episode 63: Creating Core Values with Tiffany Jo Baker

Tiffany Jo Baker is a caffeinated mom of two teen girls, surrogate mom who has carried five babies for three families dealing with infertility and wife of 22+ years to an extreme outdoorsman. She is a certified life, relationship and corporate communication coach with a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling and over 20 years of marriage and family experience. As a speaker, strategizer, podcast host and right hand woman for leaders, entrepreneurs and multifaceted mamas-at-heart, she has been ...
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Feb. 16, 2023

Episode 62: Instant Single Mom with Monica Quinones

Monica Quinones, M.B.A. is a Author, Speaker, Coach and Consultant. Monica attended and graduated from Virginia State University where she received a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science degree. Monica went on to further her education at Strayer University where she received a Masters of Business Administration degree specializing in the area of Human Resources Management. Monica is the Founder and CEO of Poised Success, LLC. Through her company she helps clients to manage emotions (stemmed fr...
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Feb. 15, 2023

Episode 61: God's G.I.F.T. to Marriage with Mary Whitman Ortiz

Mary Whitman Ortiz, MA, CLC is passionate about empowering healthy sexuality in marriage. As a Christian sex educator, relationship coach, author, and speaker, she helps couples globally, and is regularly featured on TV as a relationship expert. She also trains ministry and mental health leaders to facilitate sexual healing and wholeness. God brought healing to sexual wounds from her past, so she knows first-hand the joy of restoration and freedom. Mary is happily married to Tim. They love to je...
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Feb. 14, 2023

Episode 60: Still Standing with Pastor Darryl and Dr. Tonia Bonner

Pastor Darryl Bonner was born in Chicago Illinois to Mr Richard and Emma Bonner, he is the oldest of four children. His wife, Dr. Bonner was born in Cristobal, Panama to Drs. Jay & Magdalene Leach, she is the third child of five children. They married in 1994 and together they have 5 grown children Tanisha, Hope (Jamaal), Darryl Jr, Quentin (Melody) and Darryl II. They have nine grandchildren: Jaytonio, Jaydeen, Jamaare, Lyriq, Joshua, Damari, Liyah, Quentin II & Joy. Pastor Darryl graduated fro...
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Feb. 13, 2023

Episode 59: When Love is Lost with Sheena Radam

To tell you the truth, I’m mostly a private type of person. I don’t like sharing a lot of things about me and my family to other people. Well, I do only share some to people I trust and I know are spiritually mature to guide me accordingly. Oftentimes, I will just keep any concerns between me and God and write on my diary (I already have lots of!). But this year, God has impressed in my heart to be an open book in such a way that will glorify Him. He wants me to share all my struggles, pains, v...
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Feb. 12, 2023

Episode 58: Single Isn't Second Best with Connie White

C.E. White (Connie) is an author of middle-grade fantasy, children’s books, and Christian non-fiction for adults. Her works are fueled by a lifetime love of both Jesus and reading, and she longs to inspire people of all ages with imagination and words of hope. She has a passion for helping people embrace the lives they have instead of the ones they imagined. Most of Connie’s favorite books are at least one-hundred years old, so chances are high that she’s secretly a time-traveler who got stuck i...
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Feb. 11, 2023

Episode 57: The Glory that Awaits with Betsy St. Amant Haddox

Betsy St. Amant Haddox is the author of over twenty romance novels and novellas. She resides in north Louisiana with her hubby, two daughters, an impressive stash of coffee mugs, and one furry Schnauzer-toddler. Betsy has a B.A. in Communications and a deep-rooted passion for seeing women restored to truth. When she’s not composing her next book or trying to prove unicorns are real, Betsy can be found somewhere in the vicinity of an iced coffee. She writes frequently for www.ibelieve.com, a devo...
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Feb. 10, 2023

Episode 56: The Happy Single with Dr. Kellee Bush

A Bit About The Happy Single Co. CEO Dr. Kellee Bush, EdD- ministry leader, low-key researcher, naan eater, and #solo world traveler of 3+ continents- loves to encourage and equip others to live their best life for Christ. After working in the education sector for over a decade, she started a Christian women's ministry. 2 years later, Dr. Kell launched The Happy Single Co. She encourages singles to discover happiness, contentment, and value in their singleness season. She enjoys daydrea...
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Feb. 9, 2023

Episode 55: The Transformative Power of Love with Darla Colinet

Darla is an author, certified Christian life coach, Bible Study teacher, domestic abuse consultant for churches, and founder of God’s Transforming Grace. She shows believers how to dispel lies about imperfect love and recognize the differences between healthy, unhealthy, and toxic-abusive relationships. Darla inspires and empowers believers through her compelling, authentic personal stories of her struggles and victories to explore their definition and understanding of Christ’s love. She shares ...
Feb. 8, 2023

Episode 54: Live Dailey with Shannon and Domanicka Dailey

Shannon Dailey and his lovely wife, Domanicka, are the founders of LiveDailey, LLC. They celebrated 27 years of marriage on October 7th, 2022. Together, they homeschooled their three beautiful children, Taylor, who is 22 and is attending Taylor University, Caleb, who is 20 and is attending Georgia State University, and Joshua, who is 18 and is a High School Senior. Shannon and Domanicka have both been saved for as long as they have been married. They have been actively involved in their local ch...
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Feb. 7, 2023

Episode 53: Against All Odds with Karin and James Thompson

James is born in Germiston, South Africa. Karin was born in Auckland, New Zealand. She moved to South Africa when she was 10 with her parents. They have been married 45 years and have two married sons in their 40s. Karin and James have three grandchildren–Katie 2, Elijah 7, Tobi 10. They are proud to say that our children love God, have married Christian women and our grandkids are being with God’s Word. Combined accomplishment is still having a family that loves each other and is talking to eac...
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Feb. 6, 2023

Episode 52: Keeping It Holy with Syreeta and Lance Fields

Lance and Syreeta Fields have been married for 5 years and together for 7. Together they share a 12 month old daughter and a 13 year old son. They are both survivors of celibacy as a couple. Although they grew up in two different denominations in the church, they both managed to understand one another's beliefs as Christians. They believe they are a perfect example of what a Godly marriage should look like. Lance is a musician (bass player) and Syreeta is a self-published author. Syreeta's Book...
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Feb. 5, 2023

Episode 51: Navigating a Blended Family with Roger and Erika Cartledge

Roger and Erika Cartledge, both graduates of Howard University, are approaching their five-year anniversary in March of 2023 and are the proud parents of three children, ages 13, 12 and 3. Roger works for a large, national organization specializing in government clients. Erika is the founder and CEO of Your Chic is Showing where, as a personal stylist, she helps her clients cultivate their confidence through fashion and style. Erika and Roger built a rock-solid friendship prior to dating and, al...
Feb. 4, 2023

Episode 50: Keys to a Healthy Marriage with Tim and Susan Vandenheuvel

Tim and Susan have been married for thirty-two years. Together, they have filled various roles within their local church. During Susan’s time serving as the Family Pastor at their church, she and Tim led marriage retreats that helped build better communication between spouses and an understanding of how God created each uniquely. They both believe the growth and stretching in their marriage equips them to encourage other married couples that they too can overcome challenges. Tim and Susan have o...
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Feb. 3, 2023

Episode 49: Beauty for Ashes with Megan Schroeder

Hey! I am Megan. I am first and foremost a follower of Jesus. In 2020, I became a suicide widow. God has allowed great healing in my life and has used my story of grief to impact many lives for His glory. I have found new love and am a 2023 bride! The circumstances of my life have changed a lot over the years–in ways I never expected–but my God has always been my sustainer and strength.
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Feb. 2, 2023

Episode 48: Cultivate a Thriving Marriage with Jennifer and Bryon Harvey

Bryon and Jennifer Harvey began teaching marrieds and singles ministries in the early 2000s. The Harveys have a passion for helping couples grow closer to each other as they walk more closely with God. Bryon earned his M.Div. from Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary and served in pastoral ministry for 20 years. He has written, developed, and taught curriculum in churches with congregations of 200-14,000. He has served in the Michigan Air National Guard since 2001, presently hol...
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Feb. 1, 2023

Episode 47: Naked and Unashamed with Mario and Maisah Houston

We are Mario and Maisah and we are NakedandUnashamed. We are transparent and authentic and encourage others to take your masks off, get to the root of issues, and see victories in life that can only come through the loving power of our Lord Jesus Christ. We aim to push brothers and sisters to have a closer relationship with the Lord, help build, restore and heal marriages & families, and encourage you to believe that with God all things are possible. Join us in discussing all things marria...
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Jan. 15, 2023

Episode 46: Creatively Christian with Andrea Sandefur

SINGER/SONGWRITER, MINISTRY LEADER, PODCAST HOST Andrea Sandefur is a worship leader and singer/songwriter who lives in south central Alaska. She actively serves her local church through her songwriting efforts and helps coodinate and support worship events and projects. Her writing includes Psalm settings, scripture-based music, instrumental music, and songs about what God is revealing of Himself as she meditates on His word. One of her favorite activities is encouraging creative artists in her...
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Jan. 1, 2023

Episode 45: Holistic Fluency with Anika S. Jones

Creativity.Analysis.Communication These are the personal and professional pillars that Anika S. Jones strives to uphold. She serves as the Lead Consultant of Holistic Fluency LLC; where the approach is: Collective Mindset + Feedback Cycle = Collaborative Stakeholder Communities for Empowered Solutions. Her unique approach merges Social & Emotional Learning with multiple facets of data to support individuals and organizations in defining, developing, and demonstrating community. Led by Anika, the...
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Dec. 15, 2022

Episode 44: Journey to ChiYah with Kimberly Russell

Kimberly Russell lives in a tiny house in southern lower Michigan with Toby, the Shi Tsu, who allows her to be his roommate. Retired for over five years, Kim’s day job was that of civil servant in the Michigan Department of Corrections at the local prison complex. She served as Warden’s Secretary under two female wardens in a three-prison complex of 2500 medium security inmates. Kim began writing in 2009 after she joined an on-line writing community called FaithWriters and regularly participate...
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Dec. 1, 2022

Episode 43: From Hardship to Hope with Tammy Kennington

Tammy Kennington is a writer and speaker familiar with the impact of trauma, mental health issues, and parenting in the hard places. Her desire is to lead women from hardship to hope and to share the love of Christ with the young and young at heart. Her love for writing began when Tammy was eight years old, and she penned her first poem. Spurred on by its publication in the Rural Montana magazine, Tammy dreamed of authoring books for many years. Now an award-winning writer, Tammy has been feat...