If you've ever suffered - and I mean really BIG pain - you know the feeling of emotional waves crashing over your soul. Perhaps you've wished to just make it all end. Or cried out to God and wondered where He is. Darci J. Steiner knows suffering. And she also knows God. But, where is God in the MIDDLE of the suffering? Today we talk with Darci about suffering, God's unending love, God's goodness, and a generation of kids who need to know how to find God in the midst of suffering. Once you're done, you'll want to read Darci's book (or perhaps plan a meeting with her!). Find her book and all ..read more

Do you ever treat yourself like you aren't WORTHY of the sacrifice it takes to be healthy? (Not super thin or "a super model"... just, healthy?) Most of us don't if we're honest. In fact, many of us treat our bodies like they are here to carry our head around, or lug kids to soccer, or make dinner. But what if we realize we are meant to treat our body with love? Sacrificial, unconditional love?  Well, that, my friends, would be a game changer. One full of grace and one that might just keep us motivated. Our guest today, nutrition and health trainer, Amy Connell, has been teaching women ..read more

Who doesn't want to end conflicts quickly and as painlessly as possible? Well, with the help of people like Jerry Fu, you can do just that. Jerry Fu is a conflict resolution and leadership coach who is, quite frankly, a needed part of the body of Christ. He is certified in leadership coaching through the International Coaching Federation, Talent Optimization through Predictive Index, and Emotional Intelligence. He is also a pharmacist(!) Trust me, you'll enjoy Jerry's honest, straight-forward, kind manner as well as the skills he lays down in this episode. And, you'll probably want more of J ..read more

Andrea Epting is a practicing, Licensed Professional Counselor and psychotherapist in Savannah, Georgia specializing in process addictions (addictions that are not chemical/drug-based). She is also the host of the Direct Impact Podcast and mother of two teens. Her passion is helping teens and adults overcome many life challenges including addiction. In this episode - done for The America Unchained Project - we talk about guarding kids against potential addiction. You can find Andrea's Podcast HERE. The book mentioned by Andrea - "Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Busine ..read more

Andrea Epting is a practicing, Licensed Professional Counselor and psychotherapist in Savannah, Georgia specializing in process addictions (addictions that are not chemical/drug-based). She is also the host of the Direct Impact Podcast and mother of two teens. Her passion is helping teens and adults overcome many life challenges including addiction. In this episode - done for The America Unchained Project - we talk about guarding kids against potential addiction. You can find Andrea's Podcast HERE. The book mentioned by Andrea - "Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Busine ..read more

You're gonna wanna know Tess Scott. She's funny, smart, experienced and wise.  In this interview we talk about the many things she has overcome with God in her life including raising eight boys, overcoming cancer, and marrying the same man twice (!!) From her site: Tess is a wife, a mom of 8 boys and a black sheep turned Jesus Girl. She loves her huge family, antiques at auction, and soaking up the ever-brief Ontario sunshine in her backyard with her BFF. She has battled boys in adolescence, breast cancer and the loneliness of an extrovert working from home. Oh, it’s a scene, sister. G ..read more

We've all heard of John the Baptist. Many of us see him as an eccentric accent in the story of Jesus and His disciples. But, a large amount of theologians consider John the Baptist as the MOST important figure in the New Testament second only to Jesus. So, why do so many of us sort of skip over his importance? Probably because we (including myself before this deeper dive into his life) lack the understanding of history and exactly what he did as the last Old Testament prophet. But John's life is a miracle from the word "Angel". He is set apart, he is vocal, he is a truth-teller unlike any ot ..read more

Well, well, well... once again people speaking "my truth" have led the world into a dark abyss of sin and destruction. (Or, in some cases, just led us all into distraction from what God really wants us to pay attention to - Him and what He is doing in the earth.)  Man, can't humanity ever learn a lesson? In today's episode we delve into what the Bible says truth is, who gives us the revelation of eternal Holy truth and how you can discern and know truth from a lie. So, ladies... it's time to be encouraged and get honest while we jump into the word together. Let's do this ..read more

Have you ever wondered what it means to actually rest?  The Bible talks a lot about work, but it also tackles the idea of resting. So, what is rest exactly? And why is it so important the Bible actually talks about it? And are we even DOING it right? Today, Scott LaPierre - father of nine (!), author, pastor, writer - talks about what it means to rest as defined through the framework of the Bible.  Something many of us rarely think about in depth.  Settle in... it's a great reminder of why God tells us to rest and how it can add to the joy of living for Him. Check out more fr ..read more

Get ready to hear a kind voice of wisdom, love, and honesty.   Danielle Bernock is an author, coach, and survivor of childhood trauma.   In her own words: I’m on a mission to open the eyes of ONE MILLION emotional trauma survivors to their value and belovedness through the power of the love of God. Through my process of healing from childhood trauma and childhood emotional neglect I learned the truth about trauma. Trauma is personal. Trauma is a thief. Trauma is a beast. Trauma is an involuntary, invisible wound. I am passionate about this! Surviving isn’t enough. You deserve to ..read more