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  • Today I have Kait Sloboda on the podcast for a SECOND TIME. Kait is such a delight. We talk about being intentional about spending time with Jesus, her work with music, and answer a bunch of fun questions. Enjoy!
    Craig and Kait's AMAZING music
    https://www.facebook.com/craig.sean.gomez/videos/10159295516639307
    Pride and Prejudice
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112130/
    Before We Go
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443465/
    End Game
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154796/
    https://www.honeybunchesofoats.com/

  • Today, I talk with Kirsten Reimer! Kirsten is such a kind friend. She shares her testimony about how God's plans were different and better than her own! She is so relatable and brings such wisdom! Enjoy!

    Neutrogena, Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, Power-Cream Wash

    https://ca.iherb.com/pr/Neutrogena-Oil-Free-Acne-Stress-Control-Power-Cream-Wash-6-fl-oz-177-ml/85722?msclkid=5f040af502ab1d67d61d6afa8ace1cf5&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Product+Listing+Ads+%3E+Canada+%3E+Acquisition&utm_term=4580221850029209&utm_content=*All+Products&gclid=5f040af502ab1d67d61d6afa8ace1cf5&gclsrc=3p.ds

    The Lazy Genius

    https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/

    Take Heart: Christian Courage in the Age of Unbelief by Matt Chandler

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37712449-take-heart

    The Youth Worker's Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis by Rich Van Pelt and Jim Hancock

    https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001I8FK58/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

    "The Pathetique Sonata"

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2UKPG5_xjc

    "World's Got Nothing On You" by Land of Color

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLVi83Tpfys

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  • Today on the show, I talk with Edee Frank. Edee is a counsellor, a wife, and a mother. When I look at her, I see someone at rest in Jesus. She shares about how to rest and how we can refuse to listen to the voice of the enemy. Edee is wise, kind, and funny. I hope you enjoy the episode!

    - This Is Us TV show

    https://www.nbc.com/this-is-us

    - The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi

    https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/book

    - The Seven Deadly Friendships: How to Heal When Painful Relationships Eat Away at Your Joy by Mary E. DeMuth

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36610132-the-seven-deadly-friendships

    - Healing the Scars of Addiction: Reclaiming Your Life and Moving Into a Healthy Future by Gregory L. Jantz

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36739633-healing-the-scars-of-addiction?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Lsq8R0tQb8&rank=1

    - Frank Peretti

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_E._Peretti

    - Janet Sketchly 

    https://janetsketchley.ca/

    - Rescue Story by Zach Williams

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yr48Berkqc

    - 10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtwIT8JjddM

  • Merry Christmas! Today I'm chatting with Kendal Trenerry. Kendal has been on the show before, and she brings so much joy and love to this episode! She also shares a discount for her store "Labelled Wellness." I hope this show reminds you that Jesus came for you! He loves you, and he wants to have a relationship with you. May this episode put a smile on your face and point you closer to Jesus.

    "Labelled Wellness"

    https://www.facebook.com/labelledwellness/

    Sidewalk Prophets Music 

    https://sidewalkprophets.com/pages/music

    Chris Tomlin Music

    https://www.christomlin.com/

  • On today's podcast, I got to visit with Melissa Edwards. Melissa is a Mom of three, a nurse, and a sweet friend. She shares about going to the Holy Spirit for help and peace. She talks about trusting God's grace and resisting living in her own strength. What Melissa shares about relying on the Holy Spirit really stuck with me, and I know you'll enjoy it.

    Links from the show:

    The Next Right Thing podcast

    https://emilypfreeman.com/podcast/

    44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/97875.44_Scotland_Street

    The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7061.The_No_1_Ladies_Detective_Agency

    At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71776.At_Home_in_Mitford?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=b6326yCyR6&rank=1

    The Lord of the Rings Soundtrack

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m2CsP3NS-Y

    "Beautiful Day" by U2

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co6WMzDOh1o

  • Shania Doerksen joins me on My Story podcast today! She shares how God got a hold of her life even at a young age. As she takes up her cross each day, dying to doing things in her own strength and way, she experiences rest and can show love and grace to others. Shania shares how God has helped her stop believing half-truths and has given her rest in the Gospel. Enjoy!

    Links To Things We Talked About:

    Choose to Worship by Rend Collective

    https://rendcollective.com/products/choose-to-worship-cd-pre-order?_pos=2&_sid=9f61a2530&_ss=r

    Your Enneagram Coach the Podcast

    https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/podcast

    Reclaimed: How Jesus Restores Our Humanity in a Dehumanized World by Andy Steiger and Sheri Hiebert

    https://www.amazon.ca/Reclaimed-Jesus-Restores-Humanity-Dehumanized/dp/B08285XW5Q

    "You're About to Climb" by The Collingsworth Family

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiWowpkIzLg

  • I got the privilege to chat with Kelly Hogg. Kelly shares her story of how God led and used her despite weakness. Her words are full of wisdom and comfort for those trying to discern God's leading. In many ways, she simplifies the process and inspires us with what could be. Kelly's story reminds us that God is so faithful and can do far more than anything we could imagine.
    Links to Things We Talked About Today
    Briercrest College
    https://www.briercrestcollege.ca/
    Crossworld
    https://crossworld.org/
    Just Enough Light for the Step I'm On by Stormie O'Martian 
    https://www.stormieomartian.com/product/just-enough-light-for-the-step-im-on-paperback/
    "Speechless" by Steven Curtis Chapman
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VChoV_gITI8
    Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52891090-gentle-and-lowly

  • Today, I'm talking to Laura Giesbrecht. Laura says, "It’s better to know God than to know the answers to all the why questions," and she shares how she grew to know God through His Word, His Spirit and through the comfort He has given her through difficult times. She shares practical wisdom and exudes God's love. I hope you enjoy!

    Links to Things We Talked About Today

    - Jen Wilkin 

    Jen's Website: https://www.jenwilkin.net/

    The Psalms Study https://institute.thevillagechurch.net/institute/studies

    - Anne of Ingleside by L. M. Montgomery

    https://www.amazon.ca/Anne-Ingleside-L-M-Montgomery/dp/0770422071/ref=pd_nisv_14_2/144-4832072-5608828?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0770422071&pd_rd_r=beef9816-de17-4044-aece-2bd186fd5482&pd_rd_w=MJSQ6&pd_rd_wg=aZayK&pf_rd_p=a4c14d07-cced-4acd-a595-c5e1e346d6ee&pf_rd_r=FAJNMHRHYWMKETAF9256&psc=1&refRID=FAJNMHRHYWMKETAF9256

    - Thomas Kinkade

    https://thomaskinkade.com/

    - Rekindling the Romance by Dennis and Barbara Rainey and Bob DeMoss

    https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00AQ0AJDM/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

    - Safe Haven Marriage by Dr. Archibald D. Hart and Dr. Sharon Hart Morris

    https://www.amazon.ca/Safe-Haven-Marriage-Archibald-Hart/dp/0849917778/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

    - His Needs, Her Needs by Willard F. Jr. Harley

    https://www.amazon.ca/His-Needs-Her-Building-Marriage/dp/0800737717/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=His+Needs+Her+Needs&qid=1605411901&s=books&sr=1-1

    - "Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart" song

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=047xtru0ZR0

  • Today I'm chatting with Ashlyn Frost! Ashlyn shares her story of finding her identity in Jesus and experiencing great pain. Ashlyn has seen how God has helped others from her sharing her story and has met her in the hard places. Ashlyn proclaims God's goodness that He never left her, protected her and is healing her.

    Genesis 50:20

    You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.

    Links Of What We Talked About:

    - Freedom

    - I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

    https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00CH3DBNQ/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

    - The Ungrateful Refugee by Dina Nayeri

    https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07MWH2RC6/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

    - The Bible

    https://www.biblegateway.com/

    - "Reckless Love" by Bethel Music and Cory Asbury

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-qWMqzSwys

  • Today I'm chatting with my good friend and mentor, Michelle Ott. Michelle shares about her struggles with false guilt. She found victory in learning to discern God's voice. She is a wife, homeschooling Mom and has a lot of wisdom to share. Enjoy!

    Links of things we talked about today:

    Letter Boards (you might be able to get them cheaper somewhere else, but here is the amazon link) 

    https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=letter+board&ref=nb_sb_noss

    Get Organized with The Home Edit on Netflix 

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81094723

    The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller 

    https://www.amazon.ca/Book-Whisperer-Awakening-Inner-Reader/dp/0470372273/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Book+whisperer&qid=1601516983&s=books&sr=1-1

    Hairspray 

    https://www.amazon.ca/Hairspray-Blu-ray-DVD-Digital-Copy/dp/B004I1K2JQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Hairspray&qid=1601516915&s=dvd&sr=1-1

  • I am super excited to share my conversation with my cousin, Marielle Chamberlain! Marielle is our first guest who lives in the US!  Marielle shares about her journey with Jesus which includes her struggling with an eating disorder, some mental illness and doubt. Marielle shares the freeing truth of Jesus and how God got her through dark days. If you are struggling, Marielle's conversation will encourage you to keep looking to Jesus. She encourages all of us to live by the truth, because our feelings can deceive us! There is so much hope! Enjoy!

    Links From Today's Show:

    - The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis 

    https://www.amazon.ca/Screwtape-Letters-C-S-Lewis/dp/B089M432CZ/ref=pd_lpo_14_img_2/145-5058349-7050234?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B089M432CZ&pd_rd_r=0a2d0a5b-920c-4bdf-9d72-488cb5cc17fe&pd_rd_w=fd5Ya&pd_rd_wg=ZV8nY&pf_rd_p=256a14b6-93bc-4bcd-9f68-aea60d2878b9&pf_rd_r=3GQ4PH34EQ7TB84WKZRS&psc=1&refRID=3GQ4PH34EQ7TB84WKZRS

    - "It Is Well" by Kristene DiMarco

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNqo4Un2uZI

    -  "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nxrYwT0SIo

  • Today on the show, I made a new friend. Dee Clark is a wife, mama and is a woman "loved by Jesus" (I love this part of our conversation!). She shares about seasons of waiting, how God led her into youth ministry and is simply a joy to talk to.
    Links I Love:
    Assam Tea https://www.amazon.ca/Assam-Strong-Malty-Twinings-Black/dp/B00ZGSVFDM/ref=sr_1_14?adgrpid=1360096116810875&dchild=1&hvadid=85006162059654&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=1649&hvlocphy=5029&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-85006177994023%3Aloc-32&hydadcr=20848_11108540&keywords=assam+tea&qid=1598137154&sr=8-14&tag=msncahydra-20
    Bible App Devotionals https://www.bible.com/reading-plans
    "My Story" by Big Daddy Weave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TKAN-nAsu8
    "The Chicken Dance" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8Y4NERqKrY

  • Colleen Gerbrandt would've described herself as a "good girl." But today she shares about how Jesus is changing her life, shown her his grace and worked in her relationships. We also gush about Joanna Gaines, which happens to be one of my favorite topics at the moment! :) Enjoy!
    Links:
    - All things Joanna Gaines https://magnolia.com/
    - It's Okay Not To Be Okay by Sheila Walsh https://sheilawalsh.com/okay/
    - "Yet Not I" by CityAlight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwc2d1Xt8gM

  • Today I chat with Brenda McKenzie. Brenda shares about how Jesus revealed Himself to her and how He has shown her how much He loves her. She shares about her journey with Jesus and what ministry and life looks like today. She also shares about what she'd say to her 20-year-old self. Brenda has a great laugh and a lot of wisdom to share. I think you'll like this one!
    Links from today's show:
    - Spiritual Friends by Robert W. Kellemen https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1634424.Spiritual_Friends?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=gco8l33npf&rank=4
    - Journey of a Mountain Man by James Clyman https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1842866.Journal_of_a_Mountain_Man?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=kwyZH5RCiq&rank=2
    - "Rocky Theme Song" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPhqU--Mq1A

  • Today I had a conversation with a new friend whom I have never met before! Vanessa shares about how God has led her through her life. He has worked in her heart and healed what was broken. If you're going through a low valley or "messy middle," Vanessa encourages us that God is refining, is being faithful and is so trustworthy! We can trust and obey Him!
    Today's verse in the New Living Translation https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=PS.+33%3A4&version=NLT
    Annie and Eddie Keep Talking podcast https://www.thatsoundsfunnetwork.com/annie-and-eddie-keep-talking
    Anything by Jennie Allen https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12832412-anything
    "Hymn of the Holy Spirit" by Pat Barret https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phaS3GT7C6I&feature=emb_title


  • Crystal Schalk is someone who knows her Bible well, and she loves Jesus so much! She is a pastor's wife, and she has a wonderful ministry in my city, loving people well. I know you'll be encouraged by our conversation today to fall more in love with Jesus and see how he uses your life. Crystal encourages me to not live with fear but that perfect love casts out fear! Crystal is so wise and kind. She is beautiful inside and out. Enjoy the episode!

  • Today, we have a special show for you. My Mom joins me on the podcast! We chat a bit about my story, and we both answer some fun questions. My Mom is so wise, and it was a delight to chat with her. :)

    Links To Things We Talked About:

    - The Undoing of Saint Silvanus by Beth Moore https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29527162-the-undoing-of-saint-silvanus

    - Rook card game https://www.amazon.ca/Hasbro-Gaming-B0966-Rook-Card/dp/B00NQQTZ5G

    - Light from Heaven by Jan Karon https://www.amazon.ca/Light-Heaven-Mitford-Book-9-ebook/dp/B003QP4NUO/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&hvadid=74766862789022&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=jan+karon+--+mitford+series&qid=1594141161&sr=8-17

    - George MacDonald books https://www.amazon.ca/George-MacDonald-Ministers-Restoration-Inheritance/dp/0764221485/ref=sr_1_27?dchild=1&keywords=George+MacDonald&qid=1594141341&sr=8-27

    - Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell https://www.amazon.ca/Wives-Daughters-Elizabeth-Cleghorn-Gaskell/dp/1731701675/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1594142393&sr=8-1

    - The Book of Signs by Dr. David Jeremiah https://www.amazon.ca/Book-Signs-Undeniable-Prophecies-Apocalypse/dp/078522954X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1594142448&sr=8-1

    - The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-God-Updated-Annotated-Questions/dp/1797088556/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1594142504&sr=8-1

    - "Before the Throne of God Above" by Selah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MUNywhsZPU

    - "My Girl" by the Temptations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM138qRMoyU

    - Father of the Bride movie https://www.amazon.ca/Father-Bride-II/dp/B00386EZKE/ref=pd_lpo_74_img_0/145-5058349-7050234?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00386EZKE&pd_rd_r=d0120f67-0b56-42db-80e3-44d1f5645dcd&pd_rd_w=hqZCL&pd_rd_wg=4dkln&pf_rd_p=256a14b6-93bc-4bcd-9f68-aea60d2878b9&pf_rd_r=GJEP7Q5QY1YNDDSCF205&psc=1&refRID=GJEP7Q5QY1YNDDSCF205

    - "Good Good Father" by Chris Tomlin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ak0OoFBw3c

    - Magnum Ice Cream https://www.magnumicecream.com/ca/en/home.html

  • Today I chat with Anna Block about what the Gospel means and how Jesus has changed her life. She shares about what surrender means, and friends, it was SO GOOD! Anna shares about her heart for kids and the work she does. I think you'll glean some great truth from our conversation today.

    Things We Talk About Today:

    - Kombucha Tea https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/kevita-tart-cherry-master-brew-kombucha-450ml-bottle/6000199096302

    - At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon https://www.amazon.ca/At-Home-Mitford-Novel/dp/B07231L4NX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ORCSCPWDX32E&dchild=1&keywords=at+home+in+mitford&qid=1593562839&sprefix=At+home+in+%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1

    - The Great Chasm book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26813601-the-great-chasm

    - Talking to Strangers book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43848929-talking-to-strangers?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=i6uI327h0H&rank=1

  • Listen in while I chat with Lisa Schalk. Lisa is a wife and mama to 4! Lisa shares about when Jesus' love became real to her. She also shares about her health journey and her work with Plexus. Enjoy!
    Links to things we talk about:
    Sarah Renfro Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahgrentfro/
    - First of 13 Posts about Binge Eating Disorder https://www.instagram.com/p/B_dPcnlAE3j/
    Home Styler Game https://www.homestyler.com/int/
    Plexus Worldwide https://plexusworldwide.com/home
    Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp https://www.amazon.ca/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change/dp/1433551934

  • Today I'm chatting with Chelsea Flaman! Chelsea is a wife and mama who's passionate about homeschooling. Chelsea shares her testimony of realizing her need for a Saviour and that she can't do it on her own. She also shares about her experience running a home business. I was SO blessed by this conversation, and I think you will be too! Links to things we talked about today: 

    The Hiding Place movie https://www.amazon.ca/Hiding-Place-Arthur-OConnell/dp/1593285256/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Hiding+Place+movie&qid=1591390616&s=dvd&sr=1-1

    NingXia Zyng energy drink https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/ningxia-zyng 

    Atomic Habits by James Clear https://www.amazon.ca/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1591390740&s=books&sr=1-1 

    Keeping Our Children's Hearts by Steven Maxwell https://www.amazon.ca/Keeping-Our-Childrens-Hearts-Priority/dp/0966910761/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Keeping+our+children%27s+hearts&qid=1591390848&s=books&sr=1-1 

    The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah https://www.amazon.ca/Nightingale-Novel-Kristin-Hannah/dp/0312577222/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

    Fixer Upper Episodes https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAt8DME_Zkht35Fpi9sSkXQ/videos