Building Strong Homes, One story at a time.
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsI believe we have the power to change the world, but we must start in our own homes. Building godly homes is a holy calling to pursue in order to make a real difference. Join me each week as I interview guests who’ve faced challenges in their own home life and have come through with inspiring stories of hope. Don't give up. Instead, allow these stories to inspire and equip you with the tools to keep building. As Proverbs 14:1 says, "A wise woman builds her house, but the foolish woman tears it down with her own hands." (NASB) Let these conversations help you navigate the struggles you face in your own home so you can keep building strong.
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Miracles in the Journey: Navigating Faith Through Four Battles with Cancer with Lori Margo
April 15, 2024 18:23 - 43 minutes - 31.4 MB"Faith is the refusal to panic." This quote by Dennis Rainey had a profound impact on Lori Margo as she walked through her difficult journey with cancer. Because her own mother had been diagnosed with cancer at the same age Lori received her first diagnosis and passed away two short years later, she had every reason to panic. But as she walked her own path, she realized that if you're going to believe the Bible, you've got to believe the whole Bible. After Lori finally beat her cancer, she...
How One Woman's Purpose Led to Connecting Women with God with Mandy Hood
April 01, 2024 23:54 - 52 minutes - 39.5 MBHave you ever wondered if God had something specific for you to do? That maybe you missed your calling, or you don't know what your purpose is? I think all of us at least once in our lives have questioned, "What am I here for?" or "Is there an assignment you have for me God?" Mandy Hood, a self-described introvert, felt God calling her to become involved in helping at a crisis pregnancy center years ago and stepped into a volunteer role. Several years later she felt God leading her to leav...
Hope for Widows and the People Who Love Them with Marilyn Nutter
March 19, 2024 01:25 - 58 minutes - 46.3 MBDid you know the average age of a widow is 59? And there are eleven million widows in the United States with 1000 women becoming widowed every day?? This is a sobering topic none of us likes to think about, but the truth is, because it's so prevalent, we need to talk about it. Marilyn Nutter suddenly became a widow twelve years ago after 42 years of marriage and knows first-hand that widowhood is an uncomfortable the topic. But she also knows that there are many women out there, like herse...
How to Welcome Others into Your Home Without Stressing Out with Sue Donaldson
March 05, 2024 02:22 - 53 minutes - 33 MBIs hospitality something that doesn't come easy for you? Are you always worried about how clean (or messy!) your home is? Or that you can't cook? Or that you just don't know how to entertain? My guest today, Sue Donaldson, is the queen of hospitality and she's here to help. Yes, she grew up with a mother who loved welcoming people into their home, but Sue's grandmother, her mom's mom, never invited people in. In spite of that, she decided she wanted to learn how to be hospitable and did just...
Blueprints for Raising Boys to be Godly Men with Erin and Jason Davis
February 20, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBAs the mother of a son, I understand the challenges of raising boys to become good and godly men. When my son was young, I was always second guessing myself and wishing I had a blueprint to help me, and my husband know the best way to lead him down the right path towards manhood. This episode is a resource I wish was available then. My guests today, Erin and Jason Davis, parents of four boys themselves, have recently released their book, Lies Boys Believe: And the Epic Quest for Truth. In ...
The Bright Side of Darkness with Brant Hansen
February 06, 2024 02:40 - 51 minutes - 31.4 MBIs the current status of our world, nation and maybe even your community getting you down? Do some days make you wonder if you’ll ever experience joy again because there’s so much hard in your life right now? My guest today, Brant Hansen, will help us look at the bright side of things by turning our focus to all of the good that is around us. And y’all, I can’t believe this, but I called him by the wrong name a couple of times in this interview and he wouldn’t let me edit that out! Brant h...
Tackling Tough Topics: Mental Health, Porn and Politics with Mike Novotny
January 23, 2024 02:30 - 59 minutes - 37.3 MBMike Novotny is not one to run from tough topics. As a matter of fact, he's even written a book about it called Taboo: Topics Christians Should be Talking About but Don't. Sounds pretty intriguing, right? In this episode we dive into topics that deal with mental health, suicide, pornography and politics. Mike also shares some of his personal struggles as well. I appreciate the fact that Mike isn't just sharing his opinions about these hot-button issues, but that he goes straight to the Bible...
How Death, Debt and Comedy Led to a Life of Faith with Molly Stillman
January 09, 2024 03:07 - 55 minutes - 35.1 MBMolly Stillman has lived the type of life that when shared, people stop in their tracks and ask, “Wait, what happened?” Molly’s mother, Lynda Van Devanter Buckley served as an Army nurse during the Vietnam War and wrote the bestselling memoir, Home Before Morning. When Molly was seventeen, Lynda passed away after an eight-year battle with an autoimmune disorder due to her exposure to Agent Orange. Four years later, Molly turned twenty-one and unexpectedly inherited a quarter of a million do...
Finding Your Purpose in the Empty Nest Years with Ruthie Gray
November 28, 2023 02:30 - 48 minutes - 29.5 MBThe empty nest years can feel like a season of losing our purpose, especially as a mom. When the kids leave home many of us are plunged into feelings of loss and grief, not knowing how to handle the extra time and conversations with our spouse. Ruthie Gray has been there and feels so passionately about ministering to women in this phase of life that she wrote a book, Empty Nest Awakening: Weaving the Threads of Your Passion into Purpose. As a mother of four adult children, Ruthie has walke...
Protecting Your Marriage from an Affair with Amber Albee Swenson
November 14, 2023 02:30 - 52 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode my guest, Amber Albee Swenson, shares practical tips that are really simple to incorporate into your relationship with your spouse, as well as warning signs that show you might be in dangerous territory with someone outside of your marriage. Amber has lots of great wisdom including this: "There's a woman out there who would be thrilled with your husband. So, stop being critical [of him]. Being critical is not a spiritual gift." That's a good word we need to frequently be remi...
Finding Hope After Loss with Mike Nappa
October 31, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBOne of the struggles that hit every family in some way is when you lose someone you love. Today's guest, Mike Nappa, lost his beloved wife, Amy, to cancer in 2016. In the years since her passing God has helped him to learn why grieving is such an important part of losing a loved one and how He's taught him how to grieve well. This is one of the most touching and informative interviews I've done. Mike has such a heart for those who are walking their own grief journey, and he truly wants...
Protecting Our Children in the Classroom from the Culture's Agenda with Katie J. Trent
October 17, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 36.9 MBDoes this sound familiar? You've been told to simply trust that the school system has your child's mental well-being covered. But what happens when that trust results in your child feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or lost in the education system? The pain of watching your child struggle while being told to just wait it out can be unbearable. It's time to take action and discover effective strategies to support your child's mental health in the school system, so they can thrive academically and ...
Uncovering Your Purpose: How Melissa Roberts Found Her Calling to Serve Others
October 03, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIf you're feeling frustrated and discouraged because your efforts to serve others are not producing the desired result, then you are not alone! Perhaps you have been tirelessly volunteering your time, but still witnessing little impact. Maybe you have been pouring your heart into a cause, only to face constant setbacks and obstacles. Whatever the case may be, know that many others have experienced this same pain, and there is hope for a breakthrough in your journey of serving others. Melis...
Unmasking the Transgender Agenda for Your Family with Marcia Moston
September 19, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn a world where children's literature seemed innocent and free from controversy, Marcia Moston's journey took an unexpected turn. As she embarked on her role as a library board member, little did she know that she would stumble upon a hidden truth. The prevalence of gender identity ideology in those beloved books shook her to the core, shattering her perception of what was safe for children. But it was a chance encounter with a frail individual who had undergone a life-altering transition ...
Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling and Reaching for Greatness Will Never be Enough with Kelly Needham
September 05, 2023 01:30 - 58 minutes - 37.5 MBIn a world defined by the pursuit of greatness and recognition, one woman dared to challenge the norms. Kelly Needham's captivating journey unfolds, revealing an unexpected twist she didn't anticipate. As she grapples with her identity and insecurities amidst her husband's soaring success, an internal dialogue sparks, questioning the meaning of it all. She discovers how we as a society have been fooled into chasing meaning and purpose in all the wrong places, identifies the source of our hun...
The Life-Changing Difference Belonging Can Make with Daniel Grothe
August 22, 2023 01:30 - 54 minutes - 36.6 MBIn the heartland of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Daniel Grothe grew up enveloped in the loving embrace of a pastor's home. Faith and community were his foundation, guiding him through life's ups and downs. But it was the unexpected twist that awaited him in Colorado Springs that would truly test his understanding of stability. Little did he know, the purchase of a piece of land would not only connect him to his childhood memories on his grandparents' ranch in Idaho, but it would also reveal a deeper pu...
Infertility, Quadruplets, Loss and Parenting a Special Needs Child:
August 08, 2023 01:30 - 47 minutes - 42.8 MBBrittany Roper is a woman of unyielding resilience and enduring faith who is an example of positivity amidst the many trying circumstances she's experienced. Her life journey, which includes triumph through fertility issues, the complex realities of raising special needs children, and the heartbreaking loss of a child, as well as her own battle with breast cancer, paints a raw and touching picture of both the adversities and joys of life. As a devoted mother, her incredible story is a testam...
Embracing Joy in Life: Lessons from Carol McLeod on Finding Happiness Amidst Challenges
July 25, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 40 MBIf you're feeling overwhelmed by your suffering and finding no relief in your current efforts to overcome it, such as seeking professional help or relying solely on your own strength, then you are not alone! In this episode, you will be able to: Discover how leading with integrity trumps emotional reactions when steering the leadership helm. Adopt faith and worship as essential tools for enduring during tough times, inspired by real-life stories. Learn from Joseph and Peter's epic ...
The Joys and Challenges of Raising a Special Needs Child with Lynn Blackburn
July 11, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBIf you or someone you know and love has a special needs child or adult in their life then you are going to love hearing Lynn Blackburn's story about her sweet daughter, Emma. Emma was diagnosed with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome when she was a baby and Lynn says that having a child with a disability rocked her world, but God was both patient and faithful as she and her husband, Brian, wrestled with their new reality. Being Emma's mom has changed her in ways she never could have imagined. On this...
Living a Life Worthy of a Standing-Room-Only Funeral with Kara Stott
June 27, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBToday's guest is the author of one of my most favorite books, An Intentional Life: A Life-Giving Invitation to Uncover Your Passions and Unlock Your Purpose. I was so excited when Kara Stott quickly agreed to be on the podcast, and we became fast friends. She's passionate about connecting women and helping them grow in their relationship with the Lord, to understand their calling and to step out into the things God has asked them to do. But after working so hard building up her Pursuit Minis...
Learning to Love God's Word with Erica Wiggenhorn
June 13, 2023 01:30 - 59 minutes - 42.8 MBErica Wiggenhorn used to be afraid to read her Bible. When she first became a Christian, she was told by her youth leader she needed to read her Bible in order to grow closer to Jesus. But whenever she tried reading it, she felt like she was reading a foreign language. So she avoided her Bible and Bible studies for years, until a friend drug her to a study. And it changed her life. Once she began realizing how powerful God's word is her appetite for Bible reading grew exponentially. So much ...
How to Successfully Raise a Strong-Willed Child with Cynthia Tobias
May 30, 2023 01:30 - 58 minutes - 55.7 MBCynthia Tobias has been on my bucket list since before I started this podcast because of the work she's done teaching about the strong-willed child. Her book, You Can't Make Me: But I Can Be Persuaded, was a key influence in helping me raise my strong-willed daughter, Elise. Before I knew how to handle her stubborn temperament, I would frequently end up frustrated and in a puddle of tears. But once I learned some of the tools and tips Cynthia shares, it became easier for me to understand how...
The Dream That Led to New Day Recovery with Heather Millsaps and Leslie Hawkins
May 16, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBHeather Millsaps and Leslie Hawkins are two of the co-founders of New Day Recovery in Fountain Inn, S.C. Both ladies and their husbands have incredible testimonies of how God delivered their husbands from drug and alcohol addiction and saved their marriages. Leslie's husband, Stephen, has epilepsy and suffered a seizure that resulted in him having brain surgery that exacerbated his existing drug and alcohol addiction. Heather's husband, Glenn, had a shoulder injury that resulted in him becom...
From Marine to Movie Maker: The Journey to Creating the Movie, His Only Son with David Helling
May 02, 2023 01:30 - 57 minutes - 55 MBToday on the podcast I'm thrilled to introduce you to writer/director David Helling. David wrote and directed the recently released to theaters movie His Only Son. We had a great conversation about his journey into film making and I asked why he wanted to share this story of when God asked Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Isaac, David said when he lived in San Fransisco while attending film school that time and time again this story would be a point of contention. Not only did he see non-b...
Impacting the Next Generation with Ruth McWhite
April 18, 2023 01:30 - 58 minutes - 55.2 MBI'm so excited to introduce you to this week's guest, Ruth McWhite. You'll just love Ruth, as do many people in our community. She was recently honored by the South Carolina Baptist Convention last month during Women's History Month, as a woman who is making a difference, and I couldn't agree more. She has blessed so many in her life through her teaching, speaking and mentoring to women. She recently retired from North Greenville University as the Director of Womens Ministry and now serves a...
From News Reporter to Writing "Good News" Stories with Jennifer Dukes Lee
April 04, 2023 01:30 - 50 minutes - 48.5 MBJennifer Dukes Lee has been on my bucket list to interview since I started the podcast. I've followed her blog for years and have always been drawn to her authenticity and vulnerability and her writing has ministered to me, especially in my season of parenting. On this episode Jennifer and I discuss a little about her book, Growing Slow: Lessons on Unhurrying Your Heart from an Accidental Farm Girl, and the section she most wanted to delete from it titled Winter. But y'all! It was the best p...
Discovering the Dad Who Raised Her Wasn't Her Biological Father with Megan Phillips
March 21, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWhen Megan Phillips was 35 years old, she found out that her father was not her biological dad. This news left her reeling, thinking that her whole life had been a lie. But after the initial shock, she decided she wanted to find her biological father and set about looking for him with only two pieces of information: a fake name and a fake home state (neither of which she knew was fake). But God intervened and she miraculously found her biological dad and was amazed by the wonderful grace of ...
Passing on an Inheritance of Faith with Laura Barrineau
March 07, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBAs Laura Barrineau tells it, she hasn't suffered a lot of terrible things in her life and for years she felt like her testimony wasn't good enough. Many times, when we grow up in a good Christian home, accept Christ as a child and live mostly for Jesus, we don't think our stories are good enough to share. But Laura eventually realized that even though she didn't have a miraculous testimony, that didn't mean God didn't want her to share her story. Instead of feeling guilty, she began to expre...
Passing on an Inheritance of Faith with Laura Barrineau
March 07, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBAs Laura Barrineau tells it, she hasn't suffered a lot of terrible things in her life and for years she felt like her testimony wasn't good enough. Many times, when we grow up in a good Christian home, accept Christ as a child and live mostly for Jesus, we don't think our stories are good enough to share. But Laura eventually realized that even though she didn't have a miraculous testimony, that didn't mean God didn't want her to share her story. Instead of feeling guilty, she began to expre...
The Secret to Fighting Anxiety and Fear with Amy Debrucque
February 21, 2023 02:30 - 51 minutes - 35 MBAfter the death of her brother and son in the same month, Amy Debrucque understandably struggled privately with severe anxiety. It would take a cancer diagnosis 14 years later for her to finally lean into her faith and surrender the burden of fear. She learned that although fear is normal, courage gets the final say. Amy had to walk through her own journey of letting go of anxiety and fear before she could teach women like her how to stop being afraid and start living on purpose and has spen...
Losing the Weight That Matters with Jenn Mair and Julie Bagwell
February 07, 2023 02:30For years Jenn Mair struggled with body image issues. She believed the lies that had been spoken to her by others and our culture, "you are too much" or "you are not enough." This kicked in an eating disorder and addiction to working out. For years, she felt like she could never measure up to what the world defined as beautiful. One day, while running on a treadmill, she felt hopeless and thought, "there has to be more to life than this." She knew she wasn't alone because others around her...
Losing the Weight That Matters with Jenn Mair and Julie Bagwell
February 07, 2023 02:30For years Jenn Mair struggled with body image issues. She believed the lies that had been spoken to her by others and our culture, "you are too much" or "you are not enough." This kicked in an eating disorder and addiction to working out. For years, she felt like she could never measure up to what the world defined as beautiful. One day, while running on a treadmill, she felt hopeless and thought, "there has to be more to life than this." She knew she wasn't alone because others around her...
Finding Love After Long Seasons of Singleness with Elise and Wes Younts and Frieda Younts
January 24, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBSingleness can be a long a lonely journey, leaving you wondering if God really does see you in your struggle. Today I have three very special guests, my daughter, Elise Roper Younts, along with her husband, Wes, and his mom, Frieda (who's also one of my best friends!). Elise and Wes walked their own lonely journeys through singleness before finally finding each other and marrying last March. Even though for most of their lives they lived exactly 7.3 miles apart, and Wes's mom and I have been...
Finding Joy Again After Trauma with Kim Haar
December 13, 2022 02:30 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBHave you or someone close to you experienced trauma? Most of us have at one point in our lives to various degrees. Kim Haar had an extreme trauma when her usually calm ex-husband broke into her home one night, beat her for three-and-a-half hours, shot holes in her walls, kidnapped her and took her to her boyfriend's house where he shot him ten times. This horrific story plays out like something from a movie, but unfortunately Kim knows all too well how real it was. But thankfully she's still...
Finding Freedom from a Poverty Mindset with Kimberly Long
November 29, 2022 02:30 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBKimberly Long thought she was destined to be poor. It was a sweet surprise to find out she could control her financial future. Unknowingly, she had allowed fear to reign, keeping her in constant stress--until she discovered seven basic principles. Too many people give in to their hopeless situation, not knowing they hold the keys to abundant living. If you have given in to financial hopelessness--STOP. No one is destined to continue under the burden of financial stress or remain in the pit o...
How to Live a Life of Significance with Rachael Adams
November 15, 2022 02:30 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBA significant life is simpler than you think. In a culture where bigger is seen as better, it's easy to wonder if your quick prayer between errands or the short note you text a friend means anything in God's kingdom. Today's guest, Rachael Adams, reminds us that every little thing we do can go a long way in God's hands. Rachael has just released her devotional book, A Little Goes a Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life, where she shares personal and biblical stories of how God took someth...
Saved for a Purpose with Scott and Noelle Lawson
November 01, 2022 01:30 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBTwelve years ago, Noelle Lawson died from alcohol poisoning. Her husband, Scott, had just been trained to do CPR and was able to revive her before the ambulance arrived. Their lives have never been the same since. Scott and Noelle join me for this episode and share their story of alcoholism and how a deadly accident Scott was involved in while in high school delayed his obedience to follow God into the ministry for over 30 years. Both Scott and Noelle share how God helped them break their ad...
The Mulligan Movie with Tanya Christiansen
October 18, 2022 02:47 - 56 minutes - 53.8 MBI'm pretty excited to tell you about today's guest, Tanya Christiansen, because she's an actress who recently played in the movie, The Mulligan with Eric Close and Pat Boone. I've never interviewed an actress and it was so fun to go behind the scenes with her and hear how movies come together and the comradery that's shared between the cast and crew. Now, you may be wondering how a movie relates to building strong homes. Well, entertainment is a big part of Christian families' lives and it's...
Lessons From the Farm with Nicki Koziarz
October 04, 2022 01:30 - 46 minutes - 35.4 MBY'all are gonna love todays' guest, Nicki Koziarz. Nicki is a wife, mama, best-selling author, Bible teacher, podcast host and a farmer all rolled into one bubbly package. She has an incredible testimony of getting pregnant at 19 and was given an ultimatum to either get married or move out. She and her husband, Kris, decided to get married and are still together 22 years later. As a young wife and mom Nicki was asked by a friend to lead a Bible study in her home and ended up having around 50...
How to Pray Powerful and Effective Prayers for Your Children with Jodie Berndt
September 20, 2022 01:30 - 53 minutes - 50.9 MBToday's guest is someone I'm so glad to have share her story and her ministry on the podcast. Jodie Berndt is the author of the Praying the Scriptures for Your Children series and has impacted so many parents' prayer lives--including mine! Her book, Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children, was so impactful for me that I bought one for every close friend and family member with adult children. Jodie shares how she first learned about praying the scriptures for her children at Moms in Pr...
Her Family's Amazing Jump Story with KariAnne Wood
September 06, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBI can't wait to introduce to this week's guest! She's one of the cutest, most inspiring and fun people on the internet who always leaves you with a smile. KariAnne Wood is the creator of Thistlewood Farms blog where she gives lots of fun, practical and economical tips about home decor and she also shares parts of her story. KariAnne and her husband took their four kids and jumped from everything they knew and loved in the Dallas, TX, area over a decade ago, to a place where they didn't even ...
Finding Freedom from the Father Wound with Juli Sellers
August 23, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBWhen Juli Sellers agreed to care for her father, the decision wasn’t easy. She had to reconcile years of abuse with the growing need to help him as his memory diminished. After a lifetime of hurt, she searched for the forgiveness that would heal their relationship before it was too late. In Juli’s book, Yes, Father: A Daughter’s Journey to Forgiveness, she shares the hopeful story of her journey into caring for her father with Alzheimer’s while learning to forgive him for his past. If you’...
From Murderer to Messenger with Henry Mitchell
August 09, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBOne Wednesday night after church I struck up a conversation with another church member, Henry Mitchell, and he shared all of the great things God had been doing in his life. Now I knew Henry had been released from prison over two years prior and that he'd served a long time in prison, but I didn't know how long he'd served or why he'd been arrested in the first place. Henry shared that three weeks after his 24th birthday he killed two people in a drug sale gone bad. he spent four-and-a-half ...
How God Transformed an Alcoholic into a Missionary with Alex and Candace Cooke
July 26, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn today's episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Alex and Candace Cooke, whom I've known for a long time but have recently connected since we've joined Infinity Church where we learned they were embarking on a journey to become missionaries to Mexico. When I invited Alex to come on the podcast, I didn't know much of his story at all. But when they came to record and Alex said he was going to talk about alcoholism too, I asked, "who's alcoholism?" and he said his own. I was completely s...
Learning to Trust God in Our Suffering with Kathy Burry
July 12, 2022 01:00 - 55 minutes - 52.9 MBIn this week’s episode, I’m honored to introduce you to Kathy Burry. If you live in our area, you probably know Kathy or her husband, Jimbo. Kathy is such a delight, even though she’s endured so much heartache in her life. She lost her mother to suicide when Kathy was only 29 years old, and she was diagnosed with breast cancer and endured chemo and a mastectomy in her 40’s. But her greatest challenge was losing her 20-year-old son to leukemia 16 years ago. Actually, this episode releases on ...
Battling Food Addiction with Asheritah Ciuciu
June 28, 2022 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this episode I have an honest conversation with Asheritah CiuCiu about her battles with food addiction and her revelation about how she found freedom from that addiction. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a seemingly endless cycle of overeating, yo-yo dieting, and obsessive thoughts about food, this episode is for you. Whether you feel defeated by your lack of self-control or enslaved by your longings, the answer to food fixation isn’t in the $500 billion diet industry. Nor is it in a diet boo...
Can You Miss Your Calling? with Alli Worthington
June 14, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBI know you're going to love today's guest, Alli Worthington. Alli is a speaker, author of four books, business coach and podcaster. She is also my business coach and the co-creator of Called Creatives. In today's episode she shares how she built her business after her family lost everything and filed bankruptcy in 2008. She had $42 in startup money and Google. Because of that experience, Alli's mission is to create tools to help women grow a fierce faith, build their dreams and ultimately lo...
Finding Silver Linings After Deep Loss with Lauren Jackson
May 31, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBLauren Jackson has had a lot of hard challenges in her young life but she's one of the most optimistic people I've ever met. She married her high school sweetheart, who'd become a quadriplegic after a horrific accident, and was his caregiver from the beginning. After Lauren and her husband, Joel, had been married three-and-a-half years, they decided to expand their young family by adopting a teenage boy out of foster care. Only eight months later her husband died of a heart attack and Lauren...
Brave Mom, Brave Kids with Lee Nienhuis
May 17, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBI was so excited to get to interview Lee Nienhuis and she did not disappoint! I felt like we were kindred spirits. Lee has written two books, Brave Mom, Brave Kids and her most recent book is Counter Cultural Parenting. She has a passion to encourage moms to be brave in praying for their kids to be warriors for Christ, even when you know that means a warrior must fight battles. She talks about how she realized that one day while she was praying and shares how she was able to overcome that fe...
How to Design a Thriving Home Environment for Your Family with Kimberly Amici
May 03, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWhen I found Kimberly Amici's podcast, Build Your Best Family, I knew we were kindred spirits. Kimberly has such a heart for helping women develop a positive and nurturing family through her podcast, coaching and courses. She is an interior designer who helps people design environments where their families will thrive. Several years back, Kimberly realized her family's mantra had become, "Let's just get through this week." (Sound familiar?) She said they were always going somewhere but weren...