Episodes

Last week, Susan and guest host, Kristen Schatzman, discussed the idea of "Doing for God vs. Being with God" and what that means in our relationship with God. This week, thanks to a listener's question, they are digging into the practical steps we can all take to make the shift from DOERS to BEINGS. You can get your copy of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality on AMAZON. To learn more about Kristen's work at the Samaritan Community Center: https://www.samcc.org/

"Our activity for God can only properly flow from a life with God." - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero. What is the difference between "doing for God" and "being with God"? Susan has invited her mentee and fellow counselor, Kristen Schatzman, into the studio to dig into the idea and help shift our mindset about what God truly wants in our relationship with Him. You can get your copy of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality on AMAZON. To learn more about Kristen's work at the Sam...

4 Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant, 5 is not rude, is not self-seeking, is not irritable, and does not keep a record of wrongs. 6 Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth. 7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 How can love be all of these things? First...it has to be Rooted in the love of Jesus. Dr. Steve Goss is back in the studio with Susan to discuss w...

It's February, and with it comes all of the thoughts of hearts, love, and relationships. But what does it truly mean to love, and what does the Bible say about being in community? And what if you don't have a "romantic love" for Valentine's Day? Susan and her forever Valentine, Dr. Steve Goss, are in the studio answering those questions, with the help of scripture, life experiences, and a couple of books that are on their "must-read" list. Books Susan and Steve referenced in this episode: "T...

It's hard to believe we are almost at the end of January already! For one last show, Susan and Angie are back in the studio to finish out the "Jesus in the Workplace" series by sharing personal stories of how others have been God's light to them during hard seasons of life.

"Who needs to know besides God and me?" Susan's Grandmother For Part 3 of our "Jesus in the Workplace" series, Susan and Angie delve into how to react to rejection and transgressions in the workplace and in life...with a little handed-down wisdom from Susan's Grandmother.

"30 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.' [a] 31 The second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' [b] No other commandment is greater than these." - Mark 12:30-31 Susan and guest host Angie Elrod continue their discussion of "Jesus in the Workplace." This week... how can we be the light of God to difficult people, or even just in everyday life?

23 Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [greatest] reward. It is the Lord Christ whom you [actually] serve. - Colossian 3:23-24 (AMP) Welcome to a new year AND a new season of the Tangible Truth Podcast! All this month, Susan's best friend and one of our f...

For the final installment of the "The 3 Cs of Christmas" series, Susan and Keri discuss the Christmas Story and how one act of kindness brought about the most fantastic Christmas Miracle ever. From all of us here at Tangible Truth Ministries, we pray you have a joyous and blessed Christmas season, and we will see you in January for Season 6 of the Tangible Truth Podcast.

Susan is back in the studio with Keri Sallee, continuing their talk on "The 3Cs of Christmas."

Susan is back with Tangible Truth Podcast's annual Christmas Tradition of "The 3 Cs of Christmas: Christmas Blessing, Christmas Circle, & Christmas Miracle." Join her and special Guest, Keri Sallee, as they talk about how to find joy, peace, and hope in this hectic holiday season.

After two episodes talking about food, now it's time to talk about physical activity during the holidays. Dr. Steve Goss is back in the studio one more time with Susan to discuss the science behind how even a little movement has a significant impact on our mental and physical health. Interested in learning more? We've compiled a list of articles for you to learn more: Articles on the Physical and Mental Benefits of Being Active.

This week Susan and Dr. Steve Goss continue their talk on Food Safety during the holidays. For more information and specifics on food safety and safe preparation, check out this handy publication from the USDA: Basics for Handling Food Safely.

Happy November! The holidays are swiftly approaching, and the last thing any of us wants to do is to get ill during this time of year. But with the CDC reporting that about 48 million people get sick from foodborne diseases each year, it can be easy for food poisoning to sneak up on us when there is so much food being prepared during the holiday season. So Susan has asked her husband and local physician, Dr. Steve Goss, to join the Tangible Truth podcast for a couple of episodes to share his ...

Susan was once asked, "If you have to choose a scripture that captures your 'worldview,' what would it be?" After a moment of thinking, she came back with Micah 6:8, a verse that has been on one of her handy scripture notecards for as long as she could remember. To finish out our "The Word Speaks" series, Susan talks about what it means to follow the steps laid out in Micah 6:8 - with some help from Brook Smith. For more information on SOZO House, click here: SOZO House - Rest. Heal. Renew. ...

It's time for Susan to jump in again and share one of her favorite scriptures! This week, Susan (with a bit of help from past guest, Brook Smith) talks about Proverbs 16:3 and how it has been a life verse for both herself and her husband, Steve. For More information on SOZA House, you can click here: SOZO House - Rest. Heal. Renew.

Friend of the show, Brook Smith, is back in the studio with Susan to share her personal story of finding God in the hardest places of life and how Romans 5:2b-5 was part of that journey. To purchase "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" by Peter Scazzero that Susan mentioned in Today's Episode: AMAZON MARDEL BARNES & NOBLE To Learn More about SOZO House, you can click here: SOZO House Rest. Heal. Renew.

We are so excited to welcome Brook Smith back to the Tangible Truth Podcast! She is jumping into our "The Word Speaks" series, talking about Deuteronomy 8:3 and what God has taught her about the word "manna" through her walk with God. To learn more about SOZO House here in Northwest Arkansas, you can click here: SOZO House Rest. Heal. Renew.

As we continue our "The Word Speaks" series, Susan is joined in the studio by Brand Franklin, executive director of Fresh Roots Family Counseling, to talk about his two favorite scriptures - Psalm 34:18 & John 6:67-69 - and how they remind him that GOD KNOWS.

Psalm 139:12 (NASB) says, " -but even in the darkness I cannot hide from you. To you, the night shines as bright as the day. Darkness and light are the same to you." When we feel alone in our darkest moments, it can be easy to forget that God is with you always, that He made you perfect and special — right down to the very thoughts you think. This week on our "The Word Speaks" series, Jenn Jett is back with Susan to dig into their shared favorite scripture - Psalm 139.

"Rejoice Always..." That's much easier said than done. This week on our "The Word Speaks" series, Susan is joined by her husband, Dr. Steve Goss, to discuss his favorite scripture, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, and how the three steps outlined - Rejoice Always. Pray Continually. Give Thanks. - has shaped his daily life.

"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." - Exodus 14:14 What battle are you waging today? The exhaustion of fighting is one that every human being has known at some point in their lives, but what if I told you that you aren't fighting alone? The Lord is there with you, and He wants you to hand over the sword...and BE STILL. Today, Susan is joined in the studio by Jenn Jett (Barrett) to discuss how the Holy Spirit brought this scripture to her precisely when she needed it. Je...

Welcome to September! Throughout this month, Susan and her friends will delve into their favorite scriptures and share the stories of how they became important to them. This week Angie Elrod is back in the studio to discuss her self-proclaimed "life verse" - Philippians 3:13-14 and her "weapon", Philippians 4:8. September has five Tuesdays, so make sure to stay tuned all month for this thought-provoking and encouraging series.

The beginning of Hebrews 4:12 says "...the world of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword..." And as it is living and breathing through our lives, certain scriptures leave indelible marks on our story because they have given us strength, guidance, peace, and so many other valuable moments. For September, Susan and Friends will be sharing not only their favorite scriptures, but also the story behind how God used it in their life. We hope you enjoy this preview episod...