Episodes

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Nov. 17, 2022

Episode 42: A Mother's Fight for Justice with Rachel Bruno

Rachel is a Nashville-based author, and advocate for parents that have been falsely accused in the child welfare system. Her book "Fractured Hope: A Mother's Fight for Justice" has been featured in top podcasts such as the Jesse Kelly Show, The Highwire with Del Bigtree, and the Freedom Network. Rachel's personal experience of having her children illegally removed makes her the perfect spokeswoman for issues on Parental Rights and child advocacy. After being awarded 7 figures in a civil suit, s...
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Nov. 7, 2022

Episode 41: Raising Other People's Children with Debbie Ausburn

Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has worked with youth- serving organizations for more than 40 years. Starting in her teens, she has served as a camp counselor, juvenile court probation officer, group home parent, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children and litigation attorney advising youth-serving organizations throughout the United States. Her most important challenges, however, have been parenting foster children and stepchildren. She has never had biological childr...
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Oct. 22, 2022

Episode 40: Embracing Abundant Life with Dr. Avis Sparks

Dr. Avis Sparks is a Christian writer and founder of A Spark Ministries, LLC, a ministry that provides encouraging, educational, and inspiring material for Christian believers. In addition, she hosts the podcast Embracing Abundant Life, sharing conversations and insights that discuss the tools and principles God has given us to live this life well and triumphantly. Her book, "Healing the Body of Christ: Embracing Abundant Life," was published last fall, and she released a Study Guide for persona...
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Oct. 15, 2022

Episode 39: Finding Hope to Overcome with Dr. Mel

Mel Tavares has a unique background that makes her relatable to people from all walks of life. Often when women mention a challenge, crisis, or trauma they’ve experienced, Mel is able to relate and minister because she has walked a similar road. She has been mentoring, counseling, and encouraging women for over 30 years over a cup of coffee, through the printed page, and as she speaks to groups. An award-winning author who has written four books under her name, Mel is a contributing writer to ...
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Sept. 30, 2022

Episode 38: Snark and Sensibility with Linda Wood Rondeau

Award-winning author, Linda Wood Rondeau writes stories that grip the heart, inspired by her nearly thirty years of social work. When not writing or speaking, she enjoys the occasional round of golf, visiting museums, and taking walks with her best friend in life, her husband of forty-five years. The couple resides in Hagerstown, Maryland where both are active in their local church. Readers may learn more about the author, read her blog, or sign up for her newsletter by visiting www.lindarondeau...
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Sept. 12, 2022

Episode 37: A Single Christian's Journey with Miracle Sims

Wife and Mother of One, Miracle Sims is a versatile talent! Since she received her Associate's Degree in theatre at Gordon College in 2006 she has been acting, writing, singing, and songwriting independently. She is currently the owner of several business endeavors,and she is also host and creator of the podcast and talk show "God, Sex, and Love" and author of several books including "The Cultivation Period: A Single Christian's Journey" Visit GodSexandLove.com to watch her weekly talk sho...
Aug. 27, 2022

Episode 36: Forever Hope with Donna Rudd Balsavich

Donna Rudd Balsavich is the author of the book entitled Forever Hope. She is also a photographer, entrepreneur and Life Coach. Water at the Well Biblical Life Coaching www.words-by-design.com Photos by Design www.dbpbd.com Shop at DL Designs https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsbyDLRUDD and https://shopvida.com/collections/donna-rudd Young Living Sponsor Live strong and chemical free with our supplements and essential oils www.youngliving.org/rudd717 Blog: www.words-by-design.com
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Aug. 11, 2022

Episode 35: Gifts with Grace with Nita Wilkinson

Nita Wilkinson is a self-proclaimed joyologist with a writing and speaking ministry that encourages women to pursue joy and freedom with the number 1 tool in our toolbox of life, the Bible. You can find out more about Nita at her web page www.inthewhisper.org, on her podcast The In the Whisper Podcast and through various social media outlets. Learn more about Gifts with Grace at https://www.giftswithgrace.org/ .
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July 22, 2022

Episode 34: Kingdom Diversity with Rachel Hunka

Rachel is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary with a masters in Global Leadership. She is a writer and content developer for Propel Women, Bloom: Women in Church Planting, and the Tribe Collective. She is also the Founder and Director of the Absurd Conference, which exists to see a reconciled world thriving in a celebration of Kingdom Diversity. Rachel also enjoys co-hosting the Bless Up Podcast, preaching at 3rd Street Community Church, and serving as a professor at Malone University. Rac...
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July 6, 2022

Episode 33: The Fruit of Forgiveness with Karin Thompson

As an upcoming author, Karin has a passion for writing more books that will keep people turning the pages and give them something a little deeper to think about long after the last page has been read. Her desire is to encourage the Body of Christ in their faith, help them grow closer to God, and help them fulfil their God-given assignments for life. My Journey to Enjoying My Life My Journey To Enjoying My Life is a heartfelt, dynamic true-life story of Karin. This must-read book details the ev...
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June 22, 2022

Episode 32: We're Not Done Yet with Susan K. Macias

Susan Macias is wife to one, mother to seven, grandma to ten, and most importantly daughter of the One True King. She writes and speaks to build strength and courage in women to faithfully follow Jesus, serve their families, and build the Kingdom. Her award-winning book, UNCEASING, can be found on Amazon, as well as her new devotion, Putting Jesus On, which helps women find their identity in Jesus. Find Susan on her website, susankmacias.com, where she blogs and shares her podcast.
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June 2, 2022

Episode 31: Embracing Transition with Jiselle Alleyne-Clement

Jiselle Alleyne-Clement is a professional of many hats. She is an Academic Librarian, Educator and Researcher. She received her MLIS in Library Science from Dalhousie University, Canada. She also holds an MA in Leadership Studies from the University of Guelph, Canada and is currently reading for her PhD in Gender Studies at the University of the West Indies with focus on Female Leadership Development in Caribbean Organisations. Jiselle is the lead Empowerment Speaker, Vision Coach and Mentor, th...
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May 16, 2022

Episode 30: Devotions During a Crisis with Sarah Nelson

Sarah, and her husband, Mark, live in Waco with their three children. Sarah is a Contributing Writer and Influencer for Waco Moms, https://thewacomoms.com/ an online parenting publication which is a part of the national network City Mom Collective. Sarah was published in the Roaring Lambs Ministry "Stories of Faith Volume II" in 2017. Sarah has enjoyed the opportunity to speak to women's groups and events, and interviews on radio and televised segments to share her testimony and raise awareness...
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May 5, 2022

Episode 29: Graced Health with Amy Connell

Amy Connell is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and imperfect eater. She founded Graced Health in 2016 to equip women with simple and grace-filled ways to take care of and appreciate their God-created body … and enjoy a little chocolate in the process. Amy is the host of the Graced Health podcast and author of Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules. She lives in the Houston, Texas area with her husband, their two always-hungry teen boys, and her st...
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April 18, 2022

Episode 28: Live with Eternal Perspective with Terri Hitt

Since she started motherhood at 18 years old, Terri was once the youngest mother in any group. Now, she is now raising her second set of children with her husband of 43 years. Because her position has shifted to being the oldest mother, Terri recognizes and respects challenges mothers currently face as they seek to raise godly children in present-day culture. Homeschooling, advocating for her special medical needs daughter, co-creating with her middle daughter in their shared online business, Me...
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April 3, 2022

Episode 27: She Rises with Susan Vandenheuvel

Susan is a speaker, mentor, five-time author, and pastor who has filled various roles within her church and community, including the federal and state prison settings. She is also the creator and founder of She Rises MN and hosts an annual women’s conference. Susan’s story of redemption has helped many find hope, healing, freedom, and the unfailing love of Jesus. Susan is also the host of the She Connects Podcast, where she connects with women in the online space. When Susan isn’t speaking, writ...
March 17, 2022

Episode 26: Identifying, Overcoming and Healing from Toxic Relationships with Katina Horton

Katina Horton is an inspirational, impactful, powerful, and passionate speaker when it comes to the topic of healing. Her mixture of humility, faith, resiliency, perseverance, and grace will pull you in, and then challenge you to take yourself to the next level. Through coaching, speaking, books, courses, and THE VALLEY OF GRACE PODCAST, she helps women in toxic relationships reclaim their power and identity so they will know they are enough. She is the author of nine books, including “My Blackn...
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March 2, 2022

Episode 25: Living a Life in Perspective with Stephanie Feger

Throughout her life, Stephanie Feger been in the business of empowering people. She’s empowered her teams to collective success. She’s empowered individuals, groups and organizations to embrace perspective as a tool for deeper satisfaction and personal and professional accomplishments. And she’s empowered authors, small business owners and entrepreneurs with communications and marketing strategies to help them reach their goals. Stephanie has always believed that we hold the power to our own suc...
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Feb. 15, 2022

Episode 24: Hope for Anxiety and OCD with Carrie Bock

Carrie Bock, LPC-MHSP of By The Well Counseling is a Christian Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in helping clients with anxiety and OCD overcome wounding childhood experiences via online counseling across Tennessee. Carrie is the host of the Hope for Anxiety and OCD podcast which is a welcome place for struggling Christians to reduce shame, increase hope, and develop healthier connections with God and others. Carrie Bock, LPC-MHSP, podcast host Hope For Anxiety and OCD www.hopef...
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Feb. 2, 2022

Episode 23: Kingdom Connections with Blanch'e Dianah Male and Jennifer Elwood

Blanch’e Dianah Male Dianah Male is married to Elijah, a partnership facilitator for Compassion International, and they have four gorgeous children. She loves cooking, music, adventure, and shopping. Her passion for the Lord will find her frequently praying and studying the Word of God. She is executive director for Seed of Hope to the Helpless and leads month missions in and around Kampala, Uganda. You can stay up to date with Seed of Hope Missions on the website https://allegrosolutions.org/d...
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Jan. 15, 2022

Episode 22: Unstick Your Mind with Mimika Cooney

Mimika Cooney is the world's leading faith-based Mindset coach. She empowers leaders to unstick their minds and heal their soul from the mental mess, so they can unlock explosive growth in their life and business. Discover how to unlock the mindset of a champion by becoming the boss of your brain! She is the creator of “Unstick Your Mind" TM, a dynamic and transformative coaching program that trains leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, professionals and CEO's with the tools to achieve their breakth...
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Jan. 1, 2022

Episode 21: Do a New Thing with Christa Hutchins

Christa Hutchins equips busy Christian communicators and leaders with project management and problem solving skills so they can turn their big ideas into a successful ministry or business. She is passionate about teaching women to find practical application of the Bible in their personal, professional and ministry lives. Christa lives in south Louisiana with her husband in their delightfully empty nest. Social Media Links: https://facebook.com/doanewthing https://instagram.com/doanewthing Web...
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Dec. 19, 2021

Episode 20: You Can Make It with Dr. Leticia Starks-Underwood

Leticia Starks-Underwood is an educator, mentor, student, author, publisher, and podcaster. She holds a B.A. in Biblical Literature from Taylor University Upland, a Master’s and Doctorate in Christian Education from Cornerstone Bible College, Intl from Fort Wayne, Indiana. She also holds several Certificates from Cornerstone Bible College, Intl and a certificate in Book Publishing from IAP Career College. Leticia Starks-Underwood serves in full-time ministry at Cornerstone Christian College Prep...
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Dec. 2, 2021

Episode 19: Operation Thriving Marriage with Jennifer M. Harvey, Esq.

Jennifer M. Harvey is the founder and managing partner of Harvey Legal Group, PLLC. She serves on the Probate and Estate Planning Advisory Board and is also faculty for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) in Ann Arbor where she teaches other attorneys about estate planning, trust administration, and estate administration. Ms. Harvey began her legal career working as outside counsel for Ford Motor Credit Company. She has represented Ford Credit in hundreds of cases throughout the S...