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This episode is a call to actionāa reminder to look beyond ourselves and our immediate circles, to extend kindness to strangers, and to recognize the humanity in everyone we meet. It is a prompt to practice compassion and to understand that, in doing so, we not only transform the lives of others but also ourselves.
In our fast-paced world, where time often feels like a scarce commodity, the episode also touches on the concept of div...
In a profoundly moving episode of the podcast "Ordinary People Extraordinary Things," we meet Laura Husband, whose life was irreversibly changed by the Columbia space shuttle disaster. Laura's narrative provides a candid and intimate examination of grief and the resilience that often goes unseen but is incredibly powerful. Her reflections on navigating this journey reveal a strong, unshakeable faith. š§āšĀ
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Nancy's story starts with her parents' tumultuous past, carrying a weight of generational pain, which she has learned to transmute into a source of strength and empathy. Her early years were marred by loss and the struggle to fit in, which led her down a path fraught with poor choices and pain. However, it was through this darkness that Nancy's determination, once seen as stubbornness, emerged as an unshakeable faith...
Dawna Hetzler brings her unique blend of real estate savvy and ministry zeal to our latest heart-to-heart, delving into her inspiring tale and the wisdom nestled in the pages of her book "Free to Receive." Each chapter of our conversation unravels the complexities of human connection, with Dawnaās personal anecdotes offering a beacon of light for navigating marriage and the importance of allowing ourselves the gift of vul...
-Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads between the familiar faith of your upbringing and the uncharted waters of your personal beliefs? As a pastor's daughter, Cartier grew up in church. Her story is a testament to the courage it takes to step back, question, and seek a faith that is not just inherited but earnestly owned.
āāMy parents gave me the space to ask questions - no matter what they were.ā
āāI would enc...
When life throws an insurmountable challenge in your path, how do you respond?Ā
Kelly, our extraordinary guest, is a beacon of resilience, sharing her journey through cystic fibrosis and motherhood all while under the ticking clock of a terminal diagnosis. Her account, filled with hope and faith, will not just move you; it will offer a glimpse into the incredible milestones she's achieved ā including a high-risk pregnancy ...
Navigating the complexities of faith and identity can be a solitary journey, but Lauren's story is a testament to the transformative power of community and personal conviction. As our guest on Ordinary People Extraordinary Things, she opens up about her path from a non-religious upbringing to a profound embrace of Christianity, highlighting the moments of tranquility and truth that marked her spiritual awakening. With her insi...
I have been wanting to do this topic for years & here it is!Ā
We tackle some hard, good questions in this episodeā¦
āWhy are people afraid of death?
āWhat lessons have you learned from being a hospice chaplain?
āWhy does God allow suffering?
Joe is an eloquent speaker & has so much knowledge to share - hereās just a few things youāll hear:
š£ļøāPart of what we do in hospice is try to normalize the dying process as being m...
Jocelyn is in high school & plays Womenās semi-pro Tackle Football for Mile High Blaze
šāI try to use sports to lead other people to faith.ā
šāI donāt know where you are in your faith. All I know is itās my job to help you know you have a greater purpose than whatever sport you are in or whatever academic youāre in.ā
šāEven though football is what Iām most passionat...
Honestly when I was introduced to Dawn & what she would share on the podcast I thought, YUCK - I donāt want to talk about this! This doesnāt apply to me. Canāt we talk about anything else thatās not so hard & dark?Ā
But, I learned from Dawn āFentanyl is an epidemic that is impacting every area of our community. It is a human problem.Ā
Fentanyl is in 7 out of 10 street pills.āĀ
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The world is talking about it...
ā¶ļø "Instead of a handout, itās an empowerment model."
ā¶ļø "We canāt change hearts - knowing what God has called us to and trusting Him in that.Ā
We go back over to the scripture that talks about: 'we can plant the seeds, we can water the seeds, but it is only God who gives the growth.'Ā
We keep trusting God - if Heās stirring this in our hearts, Heās also stirring in the people weāre going to serve.&q...
ā”ļø Jeseray is a fantastic storyteller - you will go through the emotions with her as she takes you on the 40+ year journey to find her brother.
ā”ļø āMy mom was very open that she was not able to give him the life she wanted, so he was put up for adoption.
I tried looking for him - I couldnāt find him.
I would try, wouldnāt get anywhere, and would give up.
Maybe heās not even alive. Maybe he doesnāt want to be found. ...
Sammie passed away July 2020, the day after her 15th birthday, after a car accident BUT out of Tragedy came
Sammieās Sunshine: Offering a Raye of Hope
https://www.sammiessunshine.orgĀ
Hereās just a few things youāll hear from Christyā¦Ā
š¬ āI prayed to God: I wanted His will to be done, which is super hard knowing His will might not be your will.āĀ
š¬ āTime doesnāt make it better. Better is not the right word. It be...
Merry Christmas! š Thank you for joining me on this special day.
š¶ Enjoy a brand-new Christmas song from Emily Hope
"WHAT CHILD IS THIS - O COME O COME EMMANUEL"
"I decided to cover these classic Christmas songs in a mashup as a way to enhance the focus on Jesus Christ who is the true reason for the season." ~Emily Hope
Credits:
Vocals/Lyrical Arrangement: Emily HopeĀ
Piano - ...
Jennifer candidly shares aboutĀ
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ā¤ļø āGodās word is perfect. Then the world steps in and says weāre entitled.ā
ā¤ļø āMy stepdaughters didnāt have to like me. They didnāt have to love me, because they didnāt choose me.ā
ā¤ļø āI didnāt let her fear of loving me stop me from loving her.ā
Itās been a year and a half since Noble was on the podcast & a lot has happened - listen to get an update on how Noble is doing!
Ā Our #1 listened to episodeā¦here it isā¦Noble was 16 when he sustained a spinal cord injury that instantly changed his life from an ordinary, cross country running, teenager to a quadriplegic. š
šāāļø āThis isnāt just about me - itās about everyone. If I give up whoās going to give up, because they...
No matter where you are & what youāre going through - Beckyās story will impact you & you will walk away with new insights to implement in your life today.
āļøForgiveness: āI had to forgive him. It wasnāt going to bring my mom back. It wasnāt going to restore everything that was lost. Definitely wasnāt going to restore our relationship - it was going to make it worse. There was nothing good that was going to come out of me ho...
Donāt miss this time to be still & meditate on Godās Word.Ā
Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Years can bring on a wide-range of emotions.
This podcast gives me a much needed break. š§āāļø
Time to remember what is most important in my life & keeping my eyes on Jesus during this holiday season.
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9-year-old Kallie was diagnosed with cancer, but waitā¦.the Cancer is GONE!
Kristie shares Walking through Cancer with her daughter, Lessons learned, & Receiving a Miracle!
THE DIAGNOSISā¦
š āOh, I donāt want that.ā Kallie said when she found out she had cancer.
š āDealing with cancer forced me to slow down.ā
š āI was never mad at God. At the end of the day Heās still good.ā
š āI hate relying on people for help, but I had...
Season 4 is out! š
With Veterans Day around the corner Dave talks about supporting & praying for the military. šŗšøĀ
As well as what it means to walk with people in their struggle.
āItās not about me. Itās who are You going to put in my path today. One conversation, one email, one card you write. We overthink these big, dramatic things, & I think itās the commutative effect of little things that will leave a lasting lega...
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