Episodes

We are all just one decision, one relationship, one breakthrough from a completely different life. Today, I'm sitting down with someone who is, first of all, a friend of mine, but she has walked through fire, and she didn't just survive. She found a way to break down better. Vivian Cumins is a former Air Force and Forest Service professional who reached a point where the weight of constant striving nearly took her out, but in her lowest moment, she heard a whisper that changed everything. Conne...

About Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, and Enjoy Your Life Again Is there a happy medium between Pinterest perfection and chaos culture? Moms hear a chorus of competing messages. One minute, we’re told we can do it all, and the next, we’re encouraged to be “real women” who live as “Hot Mess Mombies.” Both anthems—perfection and chaos—leave us feeling burdened. In Overwhelmed Mom, Jamie Erickson shows us how to push back against the weariness epidemic that plagues so many wom...

The Freedom of Surrender: Forty Devotions for a Joyful Life in Christ Find joy and freedom in surrender Letting go is hard. To surrender is to let go of what we tightly grip, the good and the bad. It’s a relinquishing of control, a recognition that God alone can meet our deepest needs. It’s a holy pause that entrusts each hope, each worry, and each pressing concern to the One whose love for us is beyond measure. And in this surrender, we enter into freedom. But, even so, letting go often feels ...

About Making Marriage Easier A joyous summons to love (and like) your spouse for a lifetime. Many people today are pessimistic about marriage. It’s hard. It will end in divorce. If you marry, you exchange romance for responsibility. Yet research tells us the happiest people on the planet are those in healthy marriages. Can marriage be great—not just for the rare few—but for you? After twenty-five years of marriage, Arlene Pellicane has stories and biblical wisdom to share. Full of real life tha...

About The 5 Apology Languages: The Secret to Healthy Relationships “I said I was sorry! What more do you want?” Even in the best of relationships, we mess up. We say and do things we deeply regret later on. So we need to make things right. But just saying you’re sorry isn’t enough. That’s only the first step on the road to restoration. In The 5 Apology Languages, Gary Chapman, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the 5 Love Languages®, partners with Jennifer Thomas to help you on the jou...

About Come On Home Family doesn’t have to be perfect to be strong. We all have our own ideas of what a “strong family” is―but too often, the picture in our minds seems desperately far from our real lives. We long to build a home that our children want to come back to, a healthy environment where they can make mistakes and try again. We long for a place of unconditional love, a foundation to launch them into this crazy world without feeling lost or untethered. But how? And what if you feel like ...

About Uncommon Answers Every believer on the planet has a heartfelt prayer request that has yet to be granted, and often the battle becomes fierce in the waiting. Having been in the trenches of desperate prayer in the face of seemingly impossible situations--and received astonishing answers--Dr. Deanna Shrodes offers fresh hope and faith for those weary for breakthrough. Sharing uplifting biblical truth, practical advice, and extraordinary stories of miraculous answers, she emboldens you to  · ...

About God's Name for Me “We all have funny nicknames from our families near and far, And even though they’re silly, they’re a part of who we are.” Does your little one have a special nickname that’s used just for them? In God’s Name for Me, author Talia Messina gathers diverse children to share their funny and silly nicknames―names that they were given by loved ones. But they are reminded that there is a name, the very best name, from God who has given it out of his perfect love. The perfect C...

About Homegrown: Guidance and Inspiration for Navigating Your Homeschooling Journey with Amber O'Neal Johnston Warm and wise, grounded and liberating, Homegrown offers clarity and encouragement to homeschooling parents, asking what it means to build a life where learning and love grow side by side. Homeschooling is the fastest-growing form of education in America, and it's here to stay. If you're a homeschool veteran, finishing up your first year, or are just homeschool curious, Homegrown is de...

About Called to Create God calls us all to build a better future. With Him. For others. We’re not made to sit on the sidelines. We’re driven to move forward. Under His power and for His glory. Let’s go. Our mission has been and continues to be God. Above all, we want to partner with Him in His redemptive work leading more people to know Him and discover the joy and hope in Him alone. For a movement to ignite or society to shift, missiologists talk about being focused on high-leveraged areas. I...

About UnTriggered: 60 Days of Transformation for Moms Who Struggle with Anger Amber Lia’s deepest desire was to be a good mom. But frustrations and anger often undermined her mothering. She was overwhelmed and recurringly triggered. Along with anger, she felt shame and discouragement. But she was not alone. When she agreed to start an online group for moms with similar parenting triggers, she quickly discovered that thousands of moms felt just like her. Thank God He is able to restore weary hea...

About Stepfamilies of the Bible: Timeless Wisdom for Blended Families Blending families isn't easy—but hope and guidance can be found in scripture. In Stepfamilies of the Bible blended family expert and stepmom, Laura Petherbridge offers heartfelt insights and solutions for navigating the complex emotions, relationships, and challenges of today’s blended families. Through inspiring true stories of God’s heroes from stepfamilies, discover practical tools to build unity, overcome complexities, fos...

About Katharine Barnwell: How One Woman Revolutionized Modern Missions What if Mother Teresa or Billy Graham lived and worked — and nobody knew their names? What if one of the church’s most influential missionaries went almost unnoticed? Meet Katharine (Katy) Barnwell. Within Bible translation, she’s a legend. Outside of Bible translation, few have heard of her. But not even Billy Graham holds a candle to what God did through Katy. From hiding as a child from Nazi bombing raids, fleeing civil wa...

About 52 Weeks in the Word: Student Edition A beautiful, accessible pathway through the New Testament for students. We know that the Bible is foundational and life-giving. But it can also be confusing and challenging—especially for kids. It can be hard to know how—or where—to start. Author of the bestselling 52 Weeks in the Word, Trillia Newbell brings an easy-to-follow student edition that takes kids from the book Matthew all the way through Revelation. Trillia describes herself as a “forever...

About The After Party of the Empty Nest The empty nest can be one of the toughest parts of parenting. It’s a holy, hard giving-back, a sacred release of our children into God’s care and their next chapter. But you, too, have a new chapter, and you can find peace as you transition from mom to empty nest mom and rediscover that mom is not your only name. Have you asked yourself: • Who am I now? • What is my purpose now that my children are gone? • What gifts and talents do I have to offer? • What...

About Dead Sea Squirrels Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back, this time with some furry friends! In the first installment of this hilarious new chapter-book series, ten-year-old Michael and his friend Justin sneak into the Dead Sea caves near the archaeological dig where Michael’s dad is working. Michael finds two 2,000-year-old squirrels petrified in sea salt. Hijinks ensue as Michael tries to bring them back to the U. S., hidden in his backpack. What Michael thinks are just cool ...

The preteen years are hard for everyone—parents and kids! Learn how to navigate these years with grace and love. The preteen years can be perilous. More than ever kids are bombarded with messages that threaten their emotional health, spiritual growth, and faith. And while the market is flooded with resources for raising children, it’s remarkably scarce on help for navigating difficult preteen days. Parents can feel alone and at a loss as to how to connect with and guide their growing kids. In F...

Dive into the depths of the ocean and embark on a faith and science adventure through five fact-packed short stories of marine life for ages 8 to 12. From the sun-soaked tidepools of Hawaii to the wide expanse of the Atlantic waters, discover the wonders awaiting you in the ocean realm. Meet Astrid, the vibrant multi-colored sea star, Maximus, a powerful peacock mantis shrimp, Dexter, a clever mimic octopus, Wendell a massive humpback whale, and Luna, a mysterious deep-sea anglerfish. Journey t...

Do you visit a doctor or dentist each year? Americans even visit their auto mechanic each year. Why not give the same attention to your family's financial health? Using the latest tips from the psychology of financial health, the Financial HEIRs book series will help each person in your family save up $100,000. The Genius Next Door is about the lost art of saving money, improving your financial health, and implementing Dr. Blake’s innovative idea to have young people live off their investment in...

Valerie Ellis loves helping kids and parents connect with God and each other in the everyday moments. She is an author, speaker, and founder of Our Everyday Parables, an online resource with book reviews and ideas for families pursuing faith and compassion. A certified teacher with countless hours in children’s ministry, Valerie writes books that serve kids at the intersection of faith and fun. Her latest book is Let’s Go! Bible Adventures: Real Bible Stories for Kids Who Love Trains, Tractors, ...

Well, hello, hello friends! I'm so excited about today's episode because I have my real-life friend, Becky Kopitzke, joining me. We're diving into all the things—writing, health, family, and following our God-given dreams. Becky is an author-turned-business coach who has a heart for helping others find their voice and share their message authentically. Whether you're an aspiring writer, a busy mom, or someone looking to balance faith and business, this conversation is for you. Get ready for an i...

An ancient curse. An invisible dragon. A mysterious prophecy. Seth’s parents have secrets they won’t share with him. Why did the King kick them out of the garden and curse the land? And can the curse be broken? Finding answers to Seth’s questions will prove more dangerous than he imagined. Can he discover the truth before the dragon destroys him? Frank Peretti meets The Jesus Storybook Bible in this action-packed biblical fiction story that will inspire readers to identify lies of the dragon an...

We all want to know what looks best on us, especially if it means making our closets (and lives) a little more streamlined. While the idea has been around since the 80s, color analysis is making a major comeback, as can be seen all over TikTok. Over two decades ago, Shari Braendel took her passion for fashion and helping others and turned it into a thriving color analysis organization. With no formal business training, Shari has grown the company from 12 consultants to over 400 since 2010. As a...

"When an earthquake occurs, the tectonic plates shift far beneath the surface, and they never go back to where they started." Kari Baker always loved a good plan. But when her only son Brady was diagnosed with autism in 2014, her plans for a typical parenting experience were shaken to the core. Her journey started with all the pain, uncertainty, and isolation that so many special needs parents encounter, but along the way she found faith, community, and joy in surrendering to God's design. Fin...