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Christy Nockels

Do you ever get swept up in the hustle and grind of life? Does your soul ever get tired and weary? The new Graceologie episode is with singer-songwriter Christy Nockels! (Remember the group Watermark? Yep! Her!) We talk about living from a heart of rest. So good!

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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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Keewani Cook

Born into abject poverty in the Philippines, Keewani Cook’s childhood was difficult and heartbreaking. Her family moved frequently due to their inability to pay rent, and there was rarely enough food to go around. They lost family members to treatable medical conditions, all because they could not afford healthcare when it was needed. Life was hard, and she couldn’t imagine a way out of the hopelessness.

When she was 7 years old, Keewani was invited to participate in Compassion’s child development program at a local church. Through the love, support, encouragement and care she received from her sponsors and program staff, her life began to change drastically. Hope grew in her heart as she experienced God’s great love and learned that He had a plan for her life and future. Listen in as she shares her inspirational and challenging story.

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Lara Casey

Women often feel like they have to have it all together in order to live a meaningful life. Instead they feel inadequate, overwhelmed, and exhausted as they figure out how to do it all. Lara offers this advice: “We can’t do it all, and do it well. But, we can choose to cultivate what matters.”

If you find yourself needing a fresh reminder that the Creator of the wildly massive universe is also the God of personal redemption, restoration and even God of the impossible, then you’re gonna love this episode.

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Anne Neilson

What inspires you? Where has God gifted you so others might see you shine HIS glory? Listen to my new Graceologie Podcast episode with author and artist Anne Neilson to hear a fascinating discussion about these topics and so much more.

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J.D. Greear

Pastor and author J.D. Greear joins me with a powerful message about Jesus’ radical call to give your life away to the greatest cause of all. To view your life from the perspective of eternity.

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Episode 128 – Jamie Ivey

It can be easy to believe the grass really is greener on the other side and that everyone else’s lives are better than yours. Jamie Ivey joins me with a reminder that LIVING FAITHFULLY in the here and now really is the key to the abundant life we’re all longing for.

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Episode #126 – Alli Worthington

Alli Worthington is a speaker, author, podcaster, and business coach, known for her straight-talking encouragement and practical tools that help women reach their dreams in business and life. And today we’re talking about the message of her new book, STANDING STRONG.

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