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Inspiration with practical application to help Christian families hold on to their faith as they navigate real-life issues. You are uniquely designed by God to thrive-we share how it’s possible. Staying Real About Faith & Family drops each Saturday with Board-Certified Christian Life Coach Linda Goldfarb and co-host Heather Greer. Linda’s enthusiasm and insight, along with Heather's balancing banter and their guests' inspiring stories, plus your desire to grow spiritually and relationally, i ...
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Each Tuesday, Linda Goldfarb and her writing industry experts share content for all levels of writers. You receive practical information and how-to applications to grow your writing career as a faith-based author. --We provide content to help you grow as a Christian writer to make your next book proposal, manuscript editing, speaking event, and writer's conference worth your time and energy. --Our episodes average 30-45 minutes -- hit subscribe and join our family of writers. --Your Best Wri ...
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Are you wondering who the Lord is? Perhaps you know about Him, but you don't really know Him. Or you know Him but want to know Him even better? Here on the podcast, you’ll hear personal stories from host Susan B. Mead and her guests of how they Encounter the Heart of God in their lives. Come lean in a little closer and listen. God wants you to know him and he's calling you to encounter his heart for you too. ------------------------ Susan B Mead, ThD, is the award-winning, best-selling autho ...
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Join our conversation! Eternity Is For Everyone! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Ready to experience what’s waiting ahead? What thoughts come to mind about eternity?…
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What did you think of this episode? Ways to reduce your editing costs. Move through your first, second, and third manuscript drafts without breaking the bank. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each …
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Join our conversation! Is our knowing enough? When I work on manuscripts, I desperately want to include everything my reader will need to make wise choices about using their voice or whatever the topic is. And I’m reminded that when we know more about what we ‘know,’ it's difficult to return to how we were before. This is true about so many facets …
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Join our conversation! Is the fear of rejection ruining your relationships? Linda's interview with Gail Porter was live at the Christian Product Expo in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Today's guest - Gail Porter, is an author and speaker. Her journey of letting go of the fear of rejection and finding the freedom to be authentic led to a desire to help others…
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Just like he put his mother in the home of his beloved disciple John, who is God pointing you to as your family? Scripture referenced: John 19:25-27 📲 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-2iMBiVeeE 🎙️ Inspired by what you heard? -- Leave a rating and review -- Share the episode with a friend I'm so grateful for your help in letting n…
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Join our conversation! Self Controlled Living Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Are we living “self” controlled lives? "No worries, I've got this." "I can take care of…
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Join our conversation! God is Personal Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Are you asking why, how, or where? We can certainly look on the mountaintops for answers, yet …
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What did you think of this episode? Ready to grow your email list by leaps and bounds? Create a lasting email list of readers committed to you and your message of hope. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldf…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. What do you think when you hear the word mercy? On several occasions as a kid, while wrestling, playing thumb …
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Join our conversation! Live from CPE in Fort Wayne, Indiana - this interview is slightly different. Welcome to Staying Real About Faith & Family. If you’re looking for a community where you can get real about life without resistance, you’re in the right place. I’m Linda Goldfarb. Each week, my co-host Heather Greer and I, along with our guests, off…
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Join our conversation! Trusting God Has a Cost Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. What does trusting God look like? Noah was asked to do the impossible. Build an ark to…
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What did you think of this episode? Learn how to make money as a Kingdom Entrepreneur. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts…
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Join our conversation! God Is Listening Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Can you sense God listening? On more occasions than I can count, I’ll be conversing with a fr…
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The Lord is ready to heal you. Live in expectancy that you will be healed. Scriptures referenced: Exodus 15:26 Psalms 6:2 Psalm 30:2 Psalm 103:1 Psalm 107:20 Isaiah 38:20 Acts 4:30 📲 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JAv-qTqxA6o 🎙️ Inspired by what you heard? -- Leave a rating and review -- Share the episode with a friend I'm so grateful for your …
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Join our conversation! Walking Fearless Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Fearful or fearless? Fear is the destroyer of dreams. Father says, “Fear not.” Fear casts dou…
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Join our conversation! Inconvenient Love. Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Several Sundays back, my pastor shared on the topic of loving others inconveniently from Ep…
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What did you think of this episode? If you’re a new writer, today's episode will clarify some social media myths you need to quit believing. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and s…
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Join our conversation! What’s crashing in on your joy? Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. I remember one morning waking up early as usual. I’d just settled in with my f…
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The Lord tells us to remind him, so let’s ask him to direct our hearts deeper into His love and perseverance. Scripture referenced: 1 Thessalonians 3:5 Hebrews 10:36 James 1:12 📲 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IovoP9UT-Lc 🎙️ Inspired by what you heard? -- Leave a rating and review -- Share the episode with a friend I'm so grateful for your help…
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Join our conversation! There's no place like home. Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Where do you call home? I traveled a lot as a child. Raised in a military home, pa…
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Join our conversation! Love and Self-Control Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Walking in love and self-control is not easy. God’s word says we are—not to be afraid. N…
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What did you think of this episode? As a fiction writer, is your story setting all it needs to be to hold your reader's attention? DiAnn Mills offers tips on developing story settings. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, L…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Do we get who God is? His eye is on the sparrow. How much more is His eye on us? He has counted every hair on …
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Whoever sits in the White House, God still sits on the throne. In crazy times, let's remember it's the Lamb of God who we need to be focusing on. Scripture referenced: Psalm 119:60 🎙️ Inspired by what you heard? -- Leave a rating and review -- Share the episode with a friend I'm so grateful for your help in letting new listeners know about Encounte…
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Join our conversation! A gift is a gift—right? Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Are you content with your gifting? I’ve mentioned before—at least I believe I’ve discu…
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Join our conversation! Are you in need of refreshing? Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. While traveling in Uruguay, I was mesmerized by the clarity of the Atlantic Oce…
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What did you think of this episode? As a writer, you must consider social media early. Kim Stewart and I discuss the value of social media before you write a book. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each w…
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Join our conversation! The Wind is Blowing Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. How stable are you when the wind blows? Are you knocked off your feet by the slightest bre…
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Join our conversation! Are you ready to laugh? Bloopers happen to everyone, and podcast hosts are not immune—neither are their guests! Welcome to Staying Real About Faith & Family. If you’re looking for a community where you can get real about life without resistance, you’re in the right place. I’m Linda Goldfarb. Each week, my co-host Heather Gree…
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I’m so thrilled to welcome my friend, Linda Goldfarb to the show. Linda is an international speaker, award-winning author, podcaster, and board-certified Christian life coach. Linda shares how she encountered the heart of God during a pivotal moment in her life, and how to experience his love and presence in your own difficult times. Connect with L…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. There’s a wave of resistance weaving its way through the world, stealing God’s ultimate freedom from under us.…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Can you feel the change? It's happening right now. Unlike Moses in 2 Corinthians 3:13, we do not need to fear …
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What did you think of this episode? Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’r…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Are you in need of restoration? Many people today are driven by the restoration of old furniture, antique heir…
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Join our conversation! Does your life have a purpose? What self-care strategies do you have in place? Today’s guest shares ways to live a balanced life and age gracefully. Welcome to Staying Real About Faith & Family. If you’re looking for a community where you can get real about life without resistance, you’re in the right place. I’m Linda Goldfar…
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Let’s study the story of the woman with the issue of blood and learn how we can turn to Jesus for healing and peace for our own issues. Scripture referenced: Mark 5:25-34 📲 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WJdLp-C8sqg 🎙️ Inspired by what you heard? -- Leave a rating and review -- Share the episode with a friend I'm so grateful for your help in le…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Where do your commitments live? Over the course of my lifetime, I could have written “easily overcommitted” on…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. How are you facing your giants? Do you turn and give up or attack with a renewed vigor? Right after Jesus talk…
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What did you think of this episode? As a writer, how are you staying in touch with your future readers? Today, Kim Stewart and I discuss the importance of building an email list before you write a book. Build That Email List Now! Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the bea…
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Join our conversation! A quick devotional about our ability to love others by Linda Goldfarb to encourage your day and inspire your walk with God. Let's Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad…
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Join our conversation! Crimes of passion. Toxic Relations. Find out why friendships go south and ways to prevent it. Welcome to Staying Real About Faith & Family. If you’re looking for a community where you can get real about life without resistance, you’re in the right place. I’m Linda Goldfarb. Each week, Heather Greer and I, along with our guest…
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You are a deeply loved and cherished child of God. Do you know what it sounds like to hear Jesus singing a love song over you? Scripture referenced: Song of Songs (also known as the Song of Solomon) 📲 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tTFsY5N09_E 🎙️ Inspired by what you heard? -- Leave a rating and review -- Share the episode with a friend I'm so …
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. I can see clearly now. I recall my last visit to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The first day I arrived, I had a …
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. My grandmother Wiles loved to bake. On Friday mornings, the aroma of fresh-baked bread filled every room of th…
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What did you think of this episode? Have you set up a writing business that honors God? Are you following the tax laws? Are you maximizing your tax deductions? Learn how now. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldf…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. There are days when life becomes too much. Days when my endurance begins to give out. Days when encouragement …
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Join our conversation! Are you living your life at a pace that feels out of control? Today’s guest offers practical ways, based on Scripture, to improve your relationships and increase your rest. Welcome to Staying Real About Faith & Family. If you’re looking for a community where you can get real about life without resistance, you’re in the right …
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Today I'm welcoming Pastor Tim Cross to the show. Tim and I met recently in Brazil, and he is going to share his encounters with the heart of God. Through his moving stories and biblical references, Pastor Tim emphasizes the importance of pursuing a deeper relationship with God, revealing insights about faith, worship, and the personal nature of di…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. When I read the Psalms this morning, my heart hesitated. David, a man after God’s own heart, was crying out in…
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What did you think of this episode? As a writer, what do you know about evergreen content? Creating evergreen content for book marketing is powerful - learn why in today's episode. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda…
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