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Mark Batterson

If you’d like some help persevering through obstacles, solving problems and staying focused on your God-given assignments, then this episode with author and pastor Mark Batterson is a must-listen!

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Hannah Brencher

My guest is Hannah Brencher. Hannah’s a writer, a TED talk speaker, and online educator with a heart for building leaders. She has a brand new book called FIGHTING FORWARD that just released & she and I have a great conversation about her story and the message of FIGHTING FORWARD in this episode.

At the darkest point of a severe season of depression, Hannah took a silver marker and labeled a composition book “Fight Song.” She filled that little notebook up with hope-filled truths and affirmations, knowing that one day, she–and you–would need a reminder to stay in the fight. Now, she’s on a mission, and partnering with God daily, to be a light in the growing conversation about mental illness, and to remind people all across the world to show up, claim hope, and take back your life one small win at a time.

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Shaunti Feldhahn

Are you tired of forcing yourself to think happy thoughts amidst the current political and cultural climate? Have you ever asked yourself, “how do I find joy, especially in 2020 – in the midst of a pandemic & shut down?” Shaunti Feldhahn and I talk about her new book, Find Joy, which provides eight key elements for finding joy based on scripture and science. She shares how you can transform your mind to find Christ-focused wonder in the midst of everyday life – regardless of the circumstances.

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Episode 115 – Gary Thomas and Rebekah Lyons

Did you know there are actually some relationships you need to walk away from? Yep. It’s true. Also, daily struggles with anxiety and stress make it difficult to receive God’s peace for all of us. Relationships with others and with our own emotions can be complicated. Best selling authors Gary Thomas and Rebekah Lyons join me for two fascinating conversations – in one episode – that’s both practical and powerful.

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Episode 114 – Susie Larson and Ruth Chou Simons

Life is filled with brokenness, yet each day Jesus invites us to embrace His strength, healing, grace and respond in worship. Susie Larson and Ruth Chou Simons join me to discuss ways to flourish and the art of everyday worship.

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Episode 113 – Holley Gerth and John Eldredge

Life can swirl with emotions, set backs, frustrations and non-stop activity. In this Summer Rewind episode, Holley Gerth shares about her battle with anxiety and depression, and gives practical help. John Eldredge shares how to get your life back in this fast paced world.

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Episode 112 – Jess Connolly and Dr. Veirdre Jackson

Life is too short to get stuck in a holding pattern of shame, self-doubt, toxic stress and comparison. It’s time to dare to believe the God who calls you. Jess Connolly talks about using what you’ve got for the glory of God and Dr. Veridre Jackson dives into how your beliefs control your behaviors on Part 3 of our Summer Rewind Series.

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Episode 111 – Barb Roose & Liz Curtis Higgs

Do you ever feel like God is taking too long to answer your prayers? Does anxiety or worry ever bog you down? Barb Roose and Liz Curtis Higgs speak powerfully to these things and more on Part 2 of our Summer Rewind Series.

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