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She Speaks Life - Women's Stories of Faith, Christian Women, Scripture Journaling, Christian Living
Jayme Elizabeth- Christian Women Podcast and Scripture Journal Publisher
She Speaks Life with Jayme Elizabeth is an encouraging podcast for women by women sharing faith stories. We learn through testimonies that we are not alone with our trials and hardships, and God's faithfulness always gets us through. Each episode invites us to see God's goodness and shift our perspective to see Him in every circumstance. You'll be encouraged in every story that God is trustworthy, and Jesus is the only Way, Truth, and Life. Together we are letting the world know one story at ...
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Episode #213: He Speaks Stories Summer with Nik Sifers
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Our host Julia Sifers is head over heels in love with today’s guest, and that’s a good thing because he’s her husband! Yup, Nik Sifers’, Julia’s other-half, joins us today to share some perspective of the trust that develops for those of us “stuck on hard-mode.” Nik in his own sarcastic and thoughtful way walks us through a few examples of God’s sp…
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When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable With Karen Ehman
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Let's talk about the trap of people pleasing! Karen Ehman, a New York Times bestselling author and recovering people pleaser, discusses her book "When Making Others Happy is Making You Miserable." In today's world, there's a constant pressure to do everything for everyone, which can lead to exhaustion and depletion—far from how God intended us to l…
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Episode #212: He Speaks Stories Summer with Tom Flaherty
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Are you tired? Just worn out? In this episode Tom breaks down the simple beauty of intimacy with God. It seems like a big feat, but it starts with desire and grows into something wonderful. Tom, Katie’s brother, has been on our podcast a few times before because he’s a great teacher, one of Katie’s best favorite brothers and he genuinely enjoys our…
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Discover Your True Strength With Lindsay Roberts
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Lindsay Roberts, wife of Richard Roberts and daughter-in-law of internationally known evangelist Oral Roberts, knows what it is like to have a calling from God, only to face opposition, tragedy, fear, heartache, and criticism—and yet still survive, prosper, and discover the strength in Christ that is available to us all. Lindsay shows how to exchan…
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Episode #211: Reunion with Susan Wanderer
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SUSAN IS BACK for today’s episode!! And it’s so good! God has blown Susan away with all that he has shown her over this year! He has rekindled her love for the local church when it’s partnered with the gospel and shown her the power of community. In her new role in her church, God has showered her with goodness and perspective and this space has fu…
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Finding Hope When Feeling Overlooked With Bridgette Cameron Ridenour
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Sister to Christian actors Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure, Bridgette recounts heart-warming stories from their childhood and how later in life, one terrifying, and life-changing moment brought her closer to God and her purpose. Bridgette's story is rooted in Jeremiah 29:11,a message of inexhaustible hope, fulfillment, and a discovery that no…
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Episode #210: Reunion Episode with Portia Allen
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Those of you who have been long-time listeners know Portia and the goodness she brings, and though God called her to step down as host of She Speaks Stories, he called her towards some other great changes. And in this episode, Portia shares with us what she’s been up to this past year. Jesus has held her, through changes, in her identity and quiete…
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Raising Kids To Follow Christ With Lee Ann Mancini
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How can we raise the next generation to have an unshakable faith in God as they navigate the challenging terrain of modern culture? Offering years of experience and countless success stories, author and podcaster of Raising Christian Kids, Lee Ann Mancini says what our children need is a heart change, not just a behavioral change, so that they beco…
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How To Release Pride, Perfectionism, and Control With Vivian Cumins
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Vivian Cumins is a writer, speaker, and podcast host of Juggling Life, Finding Balance who grew up in a small town in Oklahoma. She is also a career professional, a military spouse, a step-mom to two adult kids, and a “Glammy” to five grandkids. Although her name means “LIVELY” Vivian admits she has not always felt lively. Her need to be perfect an…
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Episode #209: A Conversion Story with Kim Wood
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Kim joins us today to share the steps she took to find Jesus. Even though she was raised to know there was a God, she didn’t see beyond him as a structured God of Wrath. Through some hard times and with many seeds planted over time, she found what she’d been missing! Life is hard, and it can be confusing! Questions and uncertainties come and it rea…
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Waking Up To The Goodness Of God With Susie Larson
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For those who have been disappointed when the "good life" let them down or discouraged by life's struggles, the goodness of God is trustworthy, life-giving, and everlasting. Jesus wants to lead you on a healing path to redeem your story and to make you whole. Join me in this episode with best-selling author, popular radio host, and Bible teacher Su…
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Episode #208: Transformation Stories with Sarah English
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Sarah was a military spouse who was slammed with hard times, affairs, financial difficulties and so much unknown. But God knew her and did not leave her. Every step of the way he provided for her in the most personal ways with scraggly old strangers, kind judges, supportive churches and friendly empowering bosses. This is a story of redemption. Her…
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Life Is Messy, God Is Good With Cynthia Yanof
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Do you have a hard time believing that God is with you and is for you in life's messiest moments? Author Cynthia Yanof of Life Is Messy God Is Good: Sanity For The Chaos Of Everyday Life encourages us with how to reframe the challenges in our lives so we can see God at work for a greater purpose. We talk about pursuing those God given callings, ali…
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Episode #207: Faith Stories with Doris Lama
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Doris is the kind of gal you want at your table. In this episode we’re getting a good introduction of the quippy Doris Lama! She’s so fun and filled with a confetti of eclectic and mosaic stories all centered around God’s answering her question: “What would you have me do?” With the Holy Spirit’s help she “moves from less than to more than” and enc…
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Trading Culture's Lies For Christ-Centered Empowerment With Becky Beresford
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Becky Beresford is the author of She Believed He Could, So She Did: Trading Culture's Lies For Christ-Centered Empowerment. She talks about stepping out of self-dependence that causes exhaustion, frustration, and confusion to a God-dependence that delivers freedom, confidence, strength, and peace. Our culture has been lying to women. The world defi…
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Episode #206: Transformation Stories with Chris & Julie Bennett
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Normally we have a lot of SHE’s on She Speaks Stories (it’s in the name!) but we love it when we can have a HE come join in on the fun. Today’s episode we have a HE and a SHE! Chris and Julie Bennett join us to share their story when they said yes to God before they knew what they were getting into, saw Him use bad for good and were enveloped in a …
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Bonus Episode #205: International Women’s Day with Bijou Mushengezi & Caitlin Sturgis
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Life in the Congo was wonderful for our guest, Bijou Mushengezi, for the first 16 years of her life. But in 1996 everything changed when civil war shattered her beautiful country with evil. This is our Bonus Episode, specifically released on International Women’s Day with the intent to inform more people about the horrific tragedies that are destro…
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How To Release From Cravings That Control You With Angie Haskell
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What cravings in life are holding us back from receiving true satisfaction that only God can give? Author and artist Angie Haskell talks about the roots and triggers of why we go after things excessively or harmfully to try and fill a need that only God can fulfill. Angie is a published author of SugarCoated: Finding Sweet Release From Cravings Tha…
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How To Be A Trailblazing Woman For God With Shayna Rattler
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Are you tired of what's happening in the world that contradicts Biblical principles? Author, podcaster, and speaker Shayna Rattler is passionate about cultivating women to uphold Christian values and advance God's purposes, guiding them to mobilize others to blaze the same trail. We cover employing spiritual strategies to realign us to God's purpos…
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Episode #204: Faith Stories with Sarah Wood - Conversion Stories
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We’re so excited that Sarah joined us this week to share her conversion story. Sarah was raised in the Catholic Church but when it came time for her confirmation she stopped, not in a rebellious stance, but just not sure. Fast forward a few years, to meeting a very important person, the man who would take her hand and introduce her to the most impo…
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Discover A Christ-Honoring Approach To Conflict With Donna Jones
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Donna Jones is the author of Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide for Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. Donna is a national speaker, church planter, pastor's wife, and self-described "Bible-explainer" who has spoken in twenty-six states and on four continents. A graduate of UCLA with a d…
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How To Be A Pattern Breaker And Legacy Changer With Kristen Hallinan
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Do you struggle with building a healthy legacy because of the unhealthy patterns in your upbringing? No matter what has happened in the past or what mess you might be in today, you are not destined to carry on your family’s wounds, unhealthy behaviors, or toxic relationships. It doesn’t have to be this way. Your legacy can be different, and the cha…
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Episode #203: Faith Stories with Chesed Dent - Affirmation Stories
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Chesed is back! This time she’s sharing some of her story of singlehood and how she fell in-love. Who doesn’t love a good love story? But this one isn’t butterflies and chocolates, in this love story we see how much God showed HIS love by introducing Chesed and Matt. God really gives us what we need. And though Chesed saw “Neither has God chosen th…
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How To Ignite Your Influence For God's Glory With Diana Burks
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Have you ever wondered what being a woman of Godly influence means and how to maximize it in your home, family, friends, community, and world? Diana Burks is the author of Wildfire: Ignite Your Influence and Impact Your World. In this empowering conversation, Diana dives deep into recognizing our God-given influence and intentionally making an impa…
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Episode #202: Faith Stories with Roberta Damon - Part 2: Affirmation Stories
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Once you’ve sat down with dear Roberta Damon, you can’t help but want to tap into her wisdom and hear what God has shown her in her adventures. Today's episode Roberta shares a story she heard while she was overseas, one that affirms just who God is and how he truly is the Author of our story. Join us for the Part 2 of Roberta Damon’s Faith Stories…
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New Marriage, Same Couple With Katie Walters
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New Year, New Season! Let's kick it off by talking about marriage! Marriage is beautiful, and it can also be challenging. What if you are in a season of frustration or brokenness and can hardly recognize the person you are with anymore? Join my conversation with Katie Walters as she talks about her marriage with Josh Walters and the choices they ha…
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Episode #201: The Fourth Week of Advent—Stories of Love with Jill Hawkins
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Well as we said earlier, we are gathering with family to bring you stories about Christmas that are centered around the theme or emotions of Advent. And this week, Katie and Julia chat a bit about a deeper kind of love at Christmastime, and then we get to hear from Katie's daughter-in-law, Jill Hawkins! Katie went to visit Jill and they're sharing …
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Episode #200: The Third Week of Advent—Stories of Joy with the Sifers Kids
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Who better to talk about joy than with children?! So today we have four very special guests: Julia’s kids! She sat down with Wes, Molly, Drew and LE and chatted about what they think of Christmas Joy. So join us this week to share some stories of joy in this season of Advent!
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Christmas Changes Everything with Elisa Morgan
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Elisa Morgan is the author of over twenty-five books, including Christmas Changes Everything. She has been featured in Focus on the Family, is an author for Daily Bread ministries, and has a podcast called God Hears Her. In this episode, we talk about the various people in the story of the birth of Jesus and how change can point us to say yes to Go…
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Sharon Jaynes, author of over twenty-five books and former VP of Proverbs 31 Ministries, is on the podcast today! She's here to talk about the power of a praying mom with her book Praying For Your Child From Head To Toe. This prayer book is unique as it guides us to pray through each body landmark. For example, our child's mind, eyes, mouth, should…
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Episode #199: The Second Week of Advent—Stories of Peace with Tom Flaherty
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Our Advent series continues with the topic of Peace, and boy oh boy does Tom bring us to a new understanding of what peace looks like, why we need it and the key to having it. We don’t know about you, but we could use some more peace in our lives and in this season of Christmas, the Prince of Peace wants to give you the real deal kind of peace: HIS…
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Episode #198: First Week of Advent—Stories of Hope with Betty Gagnon
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Our first week of Advent starts off with the theme of HOPE. And as you can tell when you listen in, both Katie and Julia were giddy to have Betty Gagnon join the fun! Betty is Julia's mom and Katie's mentor (who is mentioned in her book!) Betty brings us back to Hebrews and where our Hope comes from. She shares that Jesus is our anchor in the hard,…
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Episode #197: Advent Season Approaches, with Chesed Dent
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We are taking a break from our Faith Stories for the month of December so we can focus in on Advent. And to get us all ready for what the season of Advent means, we have one of our favorites back: Chesed! In this episode, Chesed explains the difference between Advent and Christmastime, the beauty of the ache of waiting and gives us all Advent Permi…
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How To Cast Worry and Overwhelm In God's Hands with Jayme
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Did you know Gratitude and worry can't coexist? We will walk through 1 Peter 5:7 and learn how to stop overwhelm by giving God praise, thanksgiving and much more! Serenity: Calm Your Soul and Strengthen Your Spirit A Personalized Scripture Journal Purchase Here! https://www.jaymeelizabeth.com/category/all-products…
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Episode #196: Faith Stories with Chesed Dent - A Conversion Story
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Chesed is back with one of her faith stories, the story of the start of her faith, her conversion story! Chesed has the gift of sharing stories, and though her faith is described more as a progressive knowledge of Jesus, she reminds of that the dramatic part of everyone’s conversion story is the salvation part! This story is centered around Jesus, …
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Don't Let Adversity Stop You! Featuring Faith Film 'I Can' With Katelyn Pavey
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Katelyn Pavey is a young all-star softball player who defies all odds, born with one arm. Katelyn's remarkable journey, produced by Capital Films and Kappa Studios, was created into a feature-length movie called I Can that hit theatres nationwide. Katelyn's perseverance to not let adversity stop her is so inspiring as she became a phenomenal center…
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Rediscovering The God Who Saves With Shadia Hrichi
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Are there times you struggle with accepting God's redemption and feel like your past is too ugly for God to use you? This week's episode reminds us how God can use the messiest parts of our lives for His glory. I sat down with author and Bible teacher Shadia Hirichi, and we talked about Rahab from the book of Joshua in the Bible. You may know her a…
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Welcome to a solo episode with me as we cover our contentment series to obtain more joy and peace in our lives! In this episode, we are talking about the renewal of our minds because our minds so easily want to take off and do their own thing, but God gave us everything we need to live self-controlled. We just have to choose it. Join me as we dive …
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Episode #195: Faith Stories with Rebecca Wilson - A Conversion Story
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The littlest seed can still grow to become a strong- even if it takes 50 years. This is so true with our guest, Rebecca Wilson. She didn't have God on her radar, but she was definitely on His and through the years He slowly brought her to him. Through ups and downs her faith has grown and spurred on a ministry that practically helps those who despe…
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Does the thought of mentoring someone make you feel inadequate? Learn from Nancy Lindgren, the founder of More Mentoring, an organization dedicated to mobilizing mentors with transformative courses and equipping them with tools and training for impactful mentoring relationships. She shares how to overcome insecurity and fear with mentoring and beco…
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You Don't Have To Carry It All With Paula Faris
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Moms in the workplace can often feel like a risk rather than an asset in their companies or deal with mom guilt and shame because they either want to or have to be a working mom. Award-winning journalist, co-anchor of Good Morning America, and author Paula Faris shares her advocacy of championing working moms in helping and supporting them with loa…
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It's easy to let anxious thoughts take over and allow our minds to drift into the negative. But as believers, we do have a solution to live without worry. In this episode, I share practical ways to give worrisome thoughts the boot for good! *If you're looking for a journal to bring you an intimate encounter with the Lord, look no further. Serenity:…
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What To Do When We Feel Overlooked With Whitney Akin
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We've all walked through seasons where we've felt lonely, angry, and abandoned. We may have asked ourselves, does anyone see me? Does God even see me? But what if that time of obscurity is to grow a deep friendship with God and strengthen our faith in Him. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible author Whitney Akin, to discuss her book, 'Ov…
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Episode #194: Faith Stories with Roberta Damon - Part 1: Conversion Stories
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We are delighted to have Roberta Damon rejoin us for another episode. Roberta was a missionary to Brazil for years and today shares with us some personal experiences with what happens when you share your conversion story. Spoiler: Sharing conversion stories opens up opportunities for conversion!
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5 Steps For A Consistent Quiet Time with Jen and A.J.
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Are you having trouble focusing on a daily quiet time with God? I sit down with Jen and A.J. from SoJo Acadamy, a ministry to empower and equip women in their walk with Jesus, to discuss ways to establish consistency in our quiet time with Him. They give a how-to approach to different ways to study the Bible and focus our attention on God, not our …
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Purpose Doesn't Pause With Hope Reagan Harris
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Have you ever been confused, disappointed, and maybe even rejected from where you thought you were heading to something that now looks different? Perhaps you feel stuck and empty, not knowing your purpose. But what if that momentum loss or interruption is a set-up to see God do something more significant than we could ever imagine? This conversatio…
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Episode #193: Intro to Faith Stories - Part 2
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As we start up a new season of She Speaks Stories, we're excited to dig into Faith Stories, what they are, who tells them and why we should know our own. If you have faith, you have a story. So lean to our second part in this Faith Stories Intro, where Katie and Julia chat about three different kinds of Faith Stories, how they are different, and wh…
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Uncovering The Cultural Lies About Beauty With Melissa Johnson
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Today, I have author Melissa Johnson of Soul Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless. Melissa is also the founder of Impossible Beauty, a blog and podcast dedicated to redefining beauty as “The life of God at work in us and among us.”She is a marriage and family therapist who has her own story of how God broke her fre…
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How To Give God Your Full Attention In A Distracted World With Katie Westenberg
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We may have distractions keeping us from living to our full potential! Author Katie Westenberg of "But Then She Remembered" shares the cost of being distracted and what we lose when we get comfortable living a life full of distraction. She talks about the difference between interruption and distraction, how distraction relates to perfectionism, how…
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Episode #192: Intro to Faith Stories - Part 1
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As we start up a new season of She Speaks Stories, we're excited to dig into Faith Stories—what they are, who tells them, and why we should know our own. If you have faith, you have a story. So lean to our first part in this Faith Stories Intro, where Katie and Julia chat about three different kinds of Faith Stories, how they are different, and why…
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