LiveRideLearn

LiveRideLearn

Come adventure with us and enjoy stories (often horse related) from real life. Some are good or hard, but they’re always raw and real. We’ll unearth the lessons from these stories together so we can be transformed into a braver, kinder version of ourselves.

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May 8, 2025 37 mins

Lacey Markt (silent 'k') is a wife, mom of three, and author of books for 10-12 year-olds that captivate with imagination, humor, and gospel-centered messages.

Her series, The Eagleboy Exploits, is an action-adventure series about a sixth grader whose big imagination transforms him into a superhero. The first book, The Great Friend Feud, is available to preorder through Amazon.

You can connect with Lacey through her newslet...

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Glenda Shaw is someone who writes to help others overcome past abuse to find healing, peace, and joy. Her story of God's goodness didn't happen overnight, and it will inspire you to not only put your head down and keep praying, but lift your hands out and say, "It's all yours, God."

Glenda's book introduces the Holy Spirit and His practical role in our lives. It is the story of how God took her from bit...

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This conversation with Josiah was such a delight. His perspective on teaching and the control we really [don't] have on people's lives and decisions was freeing, and I hope it blesses you.

Josiah's book, A Study of Shattered Spells is on Kickstarter! As of the release of this episode, you can still back his project. But because you might be listening to this years down the road, you can still enjoy a look at his page:

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Daniel Warner shares his story of God's goodness in learning to walk in obedience. 

Author and blogger Daniel P. Warner recently launched the Burning Bush Blog series of Bible studies, designed to model a simple 4-step method for studying scripture based on Chuck Swindoll's book, Searching the Scriptures. The mission of the blogs is "Equipping men with biblical knowledge and leadership skills," but women can enjo...

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Rosa, my friend and sister in Christ, shares her harrowing tale of human trafficking and modern-day slavery. But God worked it all for GOOD, as He promised, and His love is flowing through her to our neighbors.

Here are ways you can support Rosa and her mission:
1. PRAY - pray for protection, pray against the spiritual forces of evil, pray for the people she's loving and caring for. COVER HER AND HER MISSION IN PR...

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Dr. Catherine Hill is a math person who never expected to have her name on the cover of a book. This is an interview with a woman who followed where God led for years and finally got to see the beautiful story He has woven.

Here are the links mentioned in the interview:
https://www.instagram.com/thechroniccreatorco/

Catherine's website and sign up to receive her Joyful Music Playlist.
https://catheri...

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I rang in the new year at a Jazz Club in New Orleans. Three hours later a scene of evil, chaos, and tragedy unfolded. Where is God in this?

To read the blog post about New Year's in New Orleans, click here: https://www.liveridelearn.com/nolanewyears

For more information on me or my books, check out www.LiveRideLearn.com. This is also the place to subscribe to my newsletter and receive email updates on the podcast and t...

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We've been celebrating God's goodness and the way He shows up in our lives, so today on Christmas, we celebrate the ultimate display of God's goodness.

To read my fiction short story of Christmas night from the donkey's perspective, here's the link to a free download <3 https://dl.bookfunnel.com/bgnqjps2de

For more information on me or my books, check out www.LiveRideLearn.com. This is also the p...

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Meet Hope Rusnak, a pastor's wife, mom of four young kids, and recipient of God's amazing grace and provision. Christmas of 2023 was one of miracles for the Rusnak family who had picked up and moved to St. Louis to follow God's call. Stuck in an apartment with mold issues and mushrooms and paying the mortgage for their house in Colorado that wasn't selling, the Rusnaks were at the end of their rope.
A myste...

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When God put a dream in Meredith Davis's heart to write and traditionally publish a book, she had no idea the amount of time she would spend waiting and growing. But God's delay was not His denial - it's His story of goodness and working through the details.

Follow @meredithdavisauthor on Instagram to see her "Minor Miracles" 
and check out her website: www.meredithldavis.com

Here are...

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We're storytellers telling stories of God's goodness. Meet Katrina Balding Bills, wife, human mom, horse mom, Mary Kay girl, author, and a woman with some big stories to share.

This is the second of 2 episodes where Katrina shares her stories. If you missed the first one, be sure to go back and listen.


To follow Katrina or learn more about her book, go to www.katrinabaldingbills.com

To hear...

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We're storytellers telling stories of God's goodness. Meet Katrina Balding Bills, wife, human mom, horse mom, Mary Kay girl, author, and a woman with some big stories to share.
Every year Katrina posts on Facebook, reminding herself, family, and friends of the days that could have snuffed out her life on earth. She remembers, just like God called the Israelites (and us) to do, that He showed up and showed her how good...

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The LiveRideLearn podcast is shifting it's focus, and I couldn't be more excited! 
In the episode, I mentioned I would like to know who all of these listeners are because I only have one mom! I neglected to mention, I have an amazing mother-in-law. But even then, that's just 2 listeners. Who else is listening?

For all the links to places you can order the Finding Gideon audiobook, just click on this blog...

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With the audiobook partially released, I wanted my loyal podcast listeners to be the FIRST to hear the news!
If you would like to be a part of my audiobook launch team, please email me at sarahhicknerwrites@gmail.com

If you would like to request that your library carry the audiobook version of Finding Gideon, you will need the audio ISBN number, which is: 9781736750285

Thanks for being a part of this journey!...

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October 26, 2023 57 mins

Did you love Misty of Chincoteague, King of the Wind, Brighty, or any of Marguerite Henry's 60-something books? If so, you will LOVE this deep dive into the life of legendary author Marguerite Henry. Our guest, Susan Friedland, spent two years learning about all things Marguerite Henry. She wrote an enchanting biography meets memoir about the experience and tells us all about it in our chat.

You can find Susan at www....

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Season 3 is HERE!!! I'm kicking it off with Chapter 7 of Finding Gideon. IF you haven't listened to the previous chapters, catch it here at LiveRideLearn.com OR scroll back in your podcast player.
Finding Gideon is officially available on Amazon if you don't want to wait for me to  eventually get it all out on the podcast (no guarantees there, btw).
Season 3 is going to be epic, so make sure you're subsc...

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Finding Gideon is out in the world! I invited fellow author Susan Friedland to chat with me about the book release. From what it's like to have my book baby out in the world to what took so long, nothing was off limits.

To see Finding Gideon, go to http://www.liveridelearn.com/books

To check out Susan Friedland and learn more about her books and blog, go to https://saddleseekshorse.com/

For more information on...

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Not everything goes like we think it will, and in Chapter 6 of Finding Gideon, I get an extra dose of reality.
This episode also includes a really exciting announcement! For more information on my next adventure involving the adorable "The Don of Squan" aka "Danny", be sure to follow along on Instagram, www.instagram.com/liveridelearn
Maybe I'll get a Youtube channel up as well...we'll see. A g...

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In this episode of the LiveRideLearn Podcast, I'm reading Chapter 5 of Finding Gideon.
This is the work of Sarah Hickner and may not be duplicated or used without her permission.

A quick Kickstarter update - as of 11:25am EST on Feb. 21, it is 80% funded with less than $1000 to go! Feb. 21 is my birthday, and I would LOVE to have this project funded by the end of the day. The Kickstarter ends on Feb. 28, 2023. If ...

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January 31, 2023 35 mins

It's a big week! Hear the LiveRideLearn origin story and all about how I would love to partner with you on the next steps of this journey.
I'm doing a Kickstarter to bring Finding Gideon to the world with excellence! Here's the link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/findinggideon/finding-gideon

Thank you for being a part of this journey with me. I'd be honored if you shared this with at least th...

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