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  • This week I speak with Jenn Dafoe-Turner who is a child of the Highest King. She is a wife of over 30 years to her amazing husband, Ken. Together, they have four incredible children, one daughter in love, and five precious grandchildren. Jenn loves to journey with people, teaching them to delight in inward truth so they can experience freedom in every area of their lives. She is passionate about the word of God and loves to preach it, teach it, and live it. 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!

    You can connect at www.jenndafoe-turner.com

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  • This week, I speak with Donna Arlynn Marie Austgen Frisinger, who loves to introduce herself using her full name because each of its titles represents a vital piece of her life’s story. A multi-award-winning author, freelancer, poet, entertainer-extraordinaire, classroom teacher, ordained evangelist, championship dance team director, all-around trail-blazer, wacky-winsome wife, and self-declared “Best-Aunt-in-the-Galaxy,” she’s a steadfast warrior and precocious princess of The Most-High God. Far from the neon lights of Broadway, Donna’s worked tirelessly to promote the arts in Small-Town, USA, where in the past three years alone, her books have won two prestigious GOLDEN SCROLLS, two Illumination Awards, and First-Place in the North Texas Book Festival. She has two gift books releasing this year with Abundance Press. The first, to come out this spring, is appropriately entitled One Chance . . .One Dance: Don’t Miss The Moments of Your Life. The second book, Heaven’s Kiss: Hugs and Tugs for The Christmas Season, will be released this fall. 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!

    www.donnafrisinger.com

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  • This week I speak with Sandee Macgregor who is the author of two top-selling devotionals, A Mother-Daughter Devotional and Shared Journal Experience for Psalm 119 and A Devotional for Mothers and Sons: Walking in Wisdom Through Proverbs, which encourage and facilitate a deeper spiritual bond between a mother and her children through reading Scripture devotional segments together. Now, she has blessed us with her new, delightful children’s illustrated book created for younger children called Can I Take It To Heaven? This book just came out in April 2024. Sandee is an educated and trained teacher and is an inspired writer. Connecting others together is her passion, and she has created the Seasons of Motherhood and Daughters of the King as a place to hear stories of God’s faithfulness. Coming soon her podcast Conversations and Connections will be a place to hear all the interviews. Through her writing and website, Sandee brings hope and encouragement to mothers with the truth of the gospel while reminding them they are not alone in their journey. She is a faithful follower of Christ, wife to Duncan for 28 years, and a mom to five children. 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!

    http://www.sandeemacgregor.com/

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  • This week, I speak with Cheryl Grey Bostrom, M.A., who writes surprising prose that reflects her keen interest in nature and human behavior. Her four books include her international best seller Sugar Birds—the winner of more than a dozen fiction awards, and Leaning on Air, called “a reader’s dream,” and a “cross-generational masterpiece” by early reviewers. An avid photographer, birder, and poet, she and her veterinarian husband live in NW Washington State.

    Learn more at CherylBostrom.com.

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  • This week, I speak with Stacy Horst, a wife of 33 years, a mother of two, a Co-founder of Erin’s Hope for Friends, a Realtor for 20 years, and a Board member of Nassau Habitat for Humanity. Stacy's journey took a transformative turn when she and her husband founded "Erin's Hope for Friends," a non-profit organization born out of love and tragedy. The organization's namesake, Erin, their beloved daughter, faced the complex intersection of autism, bullying, isolation and ultimately succumbing to the weight of exclusion. In the face of such heartbreaking loss, Stacy and Darren channeled their grief into a force for good. Determined to prevent other families from experiencing a similar fate, this 501c3 stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to helping teens and young adults with Level 1 Autism and their families by creating a safe place “E’s Club” where they can make lasting relationships through joyful interactions. Stacy's life story is one marked by resilience, empathy, and an enduring commitment to turning personal pain into purposeful action. In every role she plays Stacy stands as an inspiring example of how one person can make a difference in the lives of many. We take a look from her childhood up to the present to see the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode!

    https://www.erinshopeforfriends.org/

    Facebook.com/erinshopeforfriends

    linkedin.com/ company/ErinsHopeforfriends/

    instagram.com/erinshopefor/

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  • This week, I speak with Lori Ann Wood, who lives with her husband in an empty nest in beautiful Bentonville, Arkansas. Having discovered a serious heart condition almost too late, Lori Ann writes and speaks to encourage deep faith questions along the detours of life. She has been awarded the Frederick Buechner Narrative Essay Award, and awards from the Evangelical Press Association as well as from Colorado Christian Writers. Her work has been published in several anthologies and numerous print and online venues, including The New York Times, The Christian Century Magazine, Just Between Us Magazine, Bella Grace Magazine, Truly Magazine, and Pepperdine University Press. Lori Ann’s first book, Divine Detour: The Path You’d Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You’ve Always Wanted, was recently published by CrossRiver Media. It quickly became #1 New Release on Amazon in Christian Spiritual Growth and in Personal Growth & Christianity. The book has won four international book awards. We take a 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!

    Website: https://loriannwood.com
    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/loriannwood/
    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DivinelyDetoured
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClsYrW5KIUqMBVvRxzNZG5Q
    Free Resource, 5 Prayers & Promises When You Can’t Talk to God: https://loriannwood.com/hope/
    More Info: Books Page, including book trailer and first chapter free - https://loriannwood.com/books/

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  • This week, I speak with Dr. Michelle Bengtson, a hope concierge! Whether as a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, host of the award-winning podcast Your Hope-Filled Perspective, or the author of several award-winning books, including Hope Prevails and Breaking Anxiety’s Grip, her passion is to share hope and encouragement with others. Her newest release is The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms. She loves all things teal, spending time with friends and family, taking long walks, or sitting by quiet shores, and it’s a bonus when any of those are accompanied by sea salt caramel chocolate! You can find her and her hope-filled resources at DrMichelleB.com

    For more hope, stay connected with me at:
    Website: https://www.DrMichelleBengtson.com

    Blog: https://drmichellebengtson.com/category/blog/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleBengtson

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrMBengtson (@DrMBengtson)

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrMichelleBengtson/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichellebengtson/

    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Drbhopeprevails/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichelleBengtson

    Podcast: https://apple.co/2madPRo or https://bit.ly/3ef2fvs

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/3w64SHF

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  • This week, I speak with Becky Antkowiak, a writer, speaker, editor, Compassion International advocate, and enthusiastic Grammar Floozy. A lifelong serial extrovert, Becky believes every stranger is a friend she hasn’t met. Fair warning: if you make eye contact, you may be friends for life.

    She’s the Chief Encouragement Officer of 540 Writers Community—a free group for writers focused on studying craft, sharpening skills, and sharing encouragement for the writing journey.

    When she’s not writing or finding ways to connect people, you can find her demolishing, rebuilding, and creating alongside Patrick, her best friend and husband of 20 years. In her spare moments, she binge-listens to audiobooks while eating salted caramel anything.

    https://beckyantkowiak.com/join-the-540-writers-community/

    Conference Links:
    Carolina Christian Writers Conference March 8-9, 2024 (Special Day for Pastors – March 7) https://www.fbs.org/christian-writers-conference/
    Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference May 26–30, 2024 https://www.blueridgeconference.com/
    Write to Publish June 11–14, 2024 https://writetopublish.com/

    ***This is a coupon code for Write to Publish It gives the user $25 off and supports 540 - Use BLUE2024.***

    540 Writers Community Link: https://540writerscommunity.com/
    540 Writers Community Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/540writers

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  • This week, I speak with Megan Evans. She and her family live in Tennessee, where she serves as the women’s ministry director at her church. An author and blogger with a heart for discipleship, Megan writes, speaks, and teaches women about enjoying God in each busy day. Her writing has been featured on Proverbs31.org, Crosswalk, and is the new author of the book Permission to Walk: A 4O Day Journey to Unhurried Peace. 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.unhurrymyheart.com
    https://www.facebook.com/unhurrymyheart
    https://www.instagram.com/megan.m_evans

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  • This week I speak with Yvette Walker, the host of the Positively Joy podcast and founder of Positively Joy Ministries at positivelyjoy.com. She published the life lesson-filled devotional “Whispering in His Ear” and its companion study and discussion guide in 2021. She can be found on social media at Positively Joy Podcast. Yvette is an Opinion journalist and a former Dean of Students at the University of Oklahoma. She has been inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame. She has been a newspaper editor, a news ombudsman, a reporter, and a podcaster and has supervised online content management systems for two websites. She is a native of Chicago and now lives in Kansas City. We look at her childhood up to the present to see the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode.

    www.Positivelyjoy.com
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/positivelyjoypodcast
    Insta: https://www.instagram.com/positivelyjoypodcast/
    Blog: https://ywalker.substack.com/

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  • This week, I speak with Jennifer Elwood, who hosts the Refuge Podcast and Bible Study Community, where women cultivate their faith in the shelter of God’s Word. This Yakima, WA resident is a lover of Jesus, wife of Tom, mom of three, and bonus mom and grandma. She’s a travel fanatic and coffee addict and enjoys nerding out on Biblical context when studying the Bible. Going to Israel for the first time in 2015 sparked her desire to write, and she has not stopped since. She’s the author of Counting Up to Christmas: Twenty-Four Gifts from the Gospel of Luke and Counting Up to Christmas: The Companion Cookbook.

    Link to Life Changing Stories
    https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Stories-Faithfulness-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0CGGGR3J7/ref=sr_1_2

    www.jenniferelwood.com

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  • This week I speak with Kari Minter, a pastor’s wife, an author, and a bible teacher who is passionate about helping people cultivate a deeper walk with God. With over a decade of experience teaching in public schools and a Masters in Theological Studies, Kari is known for her deep theological insight delivered in a helpful and practical way. You can find her discipleship course as well as Bible studies and helpful resources on her website. Her latest Bible study will be released in January 2024 through Hosanna Revival. When she is not writing and teaching, you can find her supporting her three teenagers, planning outdoor adventures, or reading a good book. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life.

    Link to Life-Changing Stories:https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Stories-Faithfulness-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0CGGGR3J7/ref=sr_1_2

    Www.kariminter.com
    Instagram: @krminter
    Facebook: @cultivatingresources
    Threads: @krminter

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  • I speak with Dawn Ward, a speaker, writer, and biblical life coach. She founded The Faith to Flourish, a ministry that equips women to thrive by providing inspiring teaching, coaching and biblical resources to help them cultivate resilient faith, grow through adversity and live transformed lives. As part of the mission of The Faith to Flourish, she also ministers to women with loved ones struggling with addiction, mental health issues, and life-destructive behaviors. Dawn is the co-author of the book “Still Standing After All the Tears Workbook: Faith in the Battle Edition, a contributing author for the devotional Shepherd on Duty, and is currently in the process of writing her first solo book, From Guilt to Grace: Freedom and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children (ETA third quarter 2024). Dawn has been married to her husband, Steve, for over forty years and is mom to three adult children. Her passion is to help all women grow in their faith as they learn to understand better the Bible and how to apply it to their lives. Connect with Dawn at The Faith to Flourish on most social media platforms.

    Link to Life-Changing Stories:

    https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Stories-Faithfulness-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0CGGGR3J7/ref=sr_1_2

    Social Media links:

    HTTPS://www.thefaithtoflourish.com
    HTTPS://www.Facebook.com/thefaithtoflourish
    HTTPS://www.instagram.com/thefaithtoflourishblog
    HTTPS://www.instagram.com/dawnr.ward
    HTTPS://www.Twitter.com/faithtoflourish
    https://youtube.com/thefaithtoflourishwithdawnward

  • This week, I speak with Ronne Rock, who weaves themes of transformative hope into everything she shares on page and stage. She travels globally to cultivate stories of transformation with Orphan Outreach. Ronne is an author and speaker—offering road-tested wisdom about grace-filled leadership and discovering your God-crafted design and purpose. And as a teacher and mentor, Ronne offers writers and other creatives insight on how to safeguard your soul in a world that delights in demanding it from you. Her poignant stories are included in a number of anthologies, and she is the author of four books, including One Woman Can Change the World: Reclaiming Your God-Designed Influence and Impact Right Where You Are. An Oklahoma gal by birth, Ronne now lives in the Texas Hill Country with her family. We look at her childhood up to the present to see the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won't want to miss this captivating episode.

    Learn more about Ronne by visiting her website or following her on Instagram.

    https://ronnerock.com/product/one-woman-can-change-the-world/

    Life Transforming Stories link

    https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Stories-Faithfulness-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0CGGGR3J7/ref=sr_1_2



  • This week I speak with Tyler Logsdon. When asked to describe himself, Tyler responds that he is just a small-town man who adores the Lord Jesus when asked about himself. Tyler’s life is to rap and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. As Paul said, “All I want people to see when they see me and hear when they hear me is Christ and Christ crucified.” Some fun things about Tyler are that he is 6’3 and gave up the opportunity to play college basketball.- He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Kentucky, but he currently works for a transportation company and is pursuing a life of ministry. We Look at his childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in his life. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode! And for a special treat, we end with his newest single, released just this week.

    - Music: https://songwhip.com/tlog
    - Ministry Website: https://www.milesbyfaithministries.com
    - Artist Website: https://tlogmusic.com

    - Socials:

    https://www.instagram.com/tlogmusic_?igsh=MXVvMDVwY2xmMms4Zw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
    https://www.tiktok.com/@tlogmusic?_t=8ifvTPpLBJy&_r=1

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  • This week, I speak with Carmel Austin, a vivacious Creative Artisan, Entrepreneur, captivating Podcast host, empowering Wholeness Life Coach, and trailblazing Publisher. She thrives on exhilarating challenges and paints her life's canvas in vibrant hues, crafting a masterpiece of multidimensional success. You can listen to or watch her podcast on Spotify, "The Thriving Woman." Founder of Carmel's Garden, she is a 3x Amazon #1 Bestselling International Author, a Wholeness Life Coach, and an Expert in Media. Carmel's Garden offers coaching programs to empower women and creatives to walk into wholeness and freedom. She advocates for self-love and personal growth, inspiring others to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. As a Wholeness Coach, Author, and Mentor, Carmel helps women and creatives flourish by sharing keys to Journey into Wholeness. She is a sought-after speaker and mentor, inspiring creatives to share their journey on an international stage and share their stories. Carmel's dedication to empowering people to tell their stories and reach a wider audience is evident in her publishing mentorship program. She has helped many authors realize their dreams through this program and become international bestsellers. Carmel's story is one of passion, creativity, and empowering others to shine and thrive in every season of life. Her contributions to the creative community and commitment to helping women and creatives find their voice and wholeness make her an inspiring figure.

    https://www.carmelsgarden.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/carmel.austin1
    https://www.instagram.com/carmelsgardenwholenesscoach

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  • Nicole Williams is an author, poet, and course creator who helps people transform their lives by letting go of bitterness, anger, and paralyzing unforgiveness. Her passion is leading people toward spiritual transformation by helping them see the image of God’s love in all people. Nicole is the author of "RISE UP: Believing God When the World is Falling Apart.” It’s 31 devotional prayers that model intentional praise when life is hard. She lives in Houston with her husband of 29 years and is a mom to two young adults. 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!

    Connect with Nicole on Instagram at @ms.nicolewilliams and grab her free guide, Start Tiny: 7 Habits to Forgive & Be Free, at msnicolewilliams.com.

    Socials:

    https://instagram.com/ms.nicolewilliams

    https://facebook.com/nicolewilliamsauthor

    https://tiktok.com/@msnicolewilliams

    https://threads.com/msnicolewilliams

    https://linkedin.com/in/msnicolewilliams

    Website:

    https://msnicolewilliams.com

    Free Guide "Start Tiny: 7 Habits to Forgive & Be Free"

    https://msnicolewilliams.com/start-tiny

    Link to Life Changing stories:

    https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Stories-Faithfulness-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0CGGGR3J7/ref=sr_1_2

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  • Elise Daly Parker is a certified life coach, writer, and speaker. She helps women clear the path to a life they love, with a particular focus on helping moms savor, not just survive, seasons of motherhood with clarity, confidence, and calm. Elise has been married for 38 years and has four daughters and two sons-in-love, as well as two grandchildren. She shares her life lessons on identity, marriage, momming, and relationships with transparency, authenticity, and sometimes humor.

    You can find Elise at elisedalyparker.com https://www.elisedalyparker.com/
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elisedalyparker/
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elise.dalyparker/
    Elise is the co-author of Unshakable Peace in an Unsteady World, available where books are sold.

    Life changing Stories https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Stories-Faithfulness-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0CGGGR3J7/ref=sr_1_2

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  • Today, I am speaking with Susan Park, a Korean American Christian writer. She loves encouraging God’s creative women with words of hope and joy. She is passionate about how we can co-create with God in our creative work. She is working on her first novel about a second-generation Korean American woman. Susan was a contributing writer and assistant copy editor for the Christian online magazine Marked Ministry. She was a speaker about creativity at The Extraordinary Faith Summit and a contributing writer for the Dawn Bible app. She has been a featured writer and podcast guest for other Christian writers. Susan lives in the Chicago area with her husband and three boys. We look at her Childhood up to the present to see the beautiful thread of God working in her life. Connect with Susan through her website at susanepark.com or on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest @susaneparkwrites.
    https://susanepark.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/susaneparkwrites
    https://www.instagram.com/susaneparkwrites/

    Life Changing Stories Link: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Stories-Faithfulness-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0CGGGR3J7/ref=sr_1_2

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  • LaVonda McCullough is an accomplished author, speaker, and devoted Christian Life Coach with a passion for liberating women who are held captive by self-judgment and limiting mindsets. Her journey from the depths of fear, shame, and depression to a place of newfound freedom fuels her mission to empower women to walk boldly along the path of their God-given purpose. With an intimate understanding of the untapped potential within and the profound impact of broken identity, she serves as a guiding light toward transformation and wholeness. The founder of Joyful Journey, she writes at lavondamccullough.com and is armed with a Doctorate of Divinity, but most importantly the Word of God, she points to Jesus and the passion, identity, and hope found in Him. She utilizes Coaching, RefresHER Retreats, and her online IMPACT (Intentional Motivation Practicing Active Christian Truths) Community to teach women how to reach the divine power within. The author of “21 Days of Fasting and Praying, The Beginner’s Guide to a Disciplined Life”, she enjoys teaching about the importance of a Daily Quiet Time and using God’s Word as Medicine. LaVonda and her husband of 33 years, Micah, live in beautiful Stuttgart, Germany, and have three children: an adult daughter and a college-age boy/girl twins. You may connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest.

    Join her in the 21Day Daily Quiet Challenge.

    Life Changing Stories

    https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Stories-Faithfulness-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0CGGGR3J7/ref=sr_1_2

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