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Sharon Jaynes

Author Sharon Jaynes joins me to talk about the secret to living a better story: understanding that the worst parts of our past are the very things God uses most.

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Francine Rivers

My guest is bestselling author FRANCINE RIVERS. Francine is known best for her book REDEEMING LOVE, which is now considered by many to be a classic work of Christian fiction as it continues to be one of the industry’s top selling titles year after year.

Francine and I talk about several new projects she’s been working on, including a new devotional, a Bible study and a movie. She also shares her personal redemption story and talks about the power of God’s love to renew our lives, body, mind and soul. 

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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 110 – Michele Cushatt & Mark Batterson

When pain causes us to question God’s presence, it’s vital we rediscover God’s heart for us. Michele Cushatt & Mark Batterson speak powerfully to this in the first of our Summer Rewind Series.

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Episode 99 – Jennie Lusko

Sometimes life is filled with more questions than answers. Jennie Lusko joins me to tell her story of loss and to share some fought-for words of encouragement as she and I discuss her new book, The Fight to Flourish.

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Episode 98 – Rebecca Bender

Rebecca Bender, a survivor of human trafficking, joins me to share her incredible story of rescue and redemption. After years of abuse in the underground world of trafficking, she escaped, found healing and rebuilt her life on the love of Jesus. Now she helps fight against trafficking and provides a voice for the voiceless.

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Episode 88 – Barb Roose

Barb Roose joins me to talk about waiting on God. It’s common for us to get frustrated and impatient when it feels like God is taking too long to answer our prayers. Waiting on God is especially challenging to faith when the bills are stacking up, our families are falling apart, or our dreams feel like they won’t come true. Thankfully, the BIBLE assures us there IS goodness and blessing to be found in times of waiting, including a closer relationship with God than you’ve ever dared to dream.

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Episode 84 – Katherine & Jay Wolf

Often life doesn’t turn out the way you’d hoped it would. We experience trauma. We have scars. Some are physical and visible, while others are emotional and invisible: regardless, we’re impacted. Katherine and Jay Wolf understand full-well the impact of life-altering trauma, and i this episode they share their powerful story that will speak life and hope to your heart.

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