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Have you ever walked through trial after trial questioning how much more you can endure? Have you ever doubted how in the world God would call you to something with your broken past lurking around every corner? Have you ever just doubted God? Well sis, this might be the podcast for you. The Bible tells us that the storms of life are inevitable in this lifetime. I’ll dare to say that when you jump into the deep end with Jesus, that’s actually where the waters get rough. But the storm set out ...
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Being a Warrior for the Kingdom as a Woman of God with Beth Guckenberger
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Have you ever felt confused about your biblical role as a woman of God? Or like you were made for more… but you’re not sure what that ‘more’ is? Today I have the honor of speaking with Beth Guckenberger, a speaker, author, and mother of eleven about being a warrior for the Kingdom as a woman. Beth helps us unpack what it looks like to use our voice…
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Modeling Righteous Resistance Against the Dangerous Feminist Movement with Jennifer Strickland
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It’s not hard to see that the feminist movement is taking over this nation with heartbreaking agendas and repercussions. Today I have the honor of having Jennifer Strickland on to talk about gender dysphoria, how it is the hour to speak up and protect our children, and how the gospel has the power to transform lives and bring freedom from sin and f…
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Prayer Walks, Anointing Oil, and Covering our Husbands with Nava Esther, Part Two
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In today’s episode, I have my sweet friend Nava Esther (founder of Daughter’s app) on to continue our conversation about one of the most asked questions that we get: anointing and praying over our home as a woman of God. Biblically speaking, we as women are called to be the gatekeepers of our homes. We dive into discernment, prayer walks through yo…
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Anointing and Praying Over Your Home with Nava Esther, Part One
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In today’s episode, I have my sweet friend Nava Esther (founder of Daughter’s app) on to share about one of the most asked questions that I get: anointing and praying over our home as a woman of God. Biblically speaking, we as women are called to be the gatekeepers of our homes. We dive into discernment, prayer walks through your home, anointing, c…
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Kanye West, Taylor Swift, and the Secular Music Industry with King Kat Part 2
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Hey CC fam! You hear me talk about it all the time: our ears are a gateway to our soul. What we choose to listen to, the music we entertain and what we consume on a daily basis directly impact our life… whether we choose to believe that or not. I have been looking forward to today’s podcast on Chiseled and Called for quite some time, and we finally…
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Kanye West, Taylor Swift, and the Secular Music Industry with King Kat Part 1
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Hey CC fam! You hear me talk about it all the time: our ears are a gateway to our soul. What we choose to listen to, the music we entertain and what we consume on a daily basis directly impact our life… whether we choose to believe that or not. I have been looking forward to today’s podcast on Chiseled and Called for quite some time, and we finally…
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Manipulation, Toxic Patterns, and Gaslighting with Dr. Alison Cook
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Hey fam! Have you ever been in a situation that felt toxic, uncomfortable, or made you feel cornered? Have you ever felt manipulated or persuaded into doing something you didn’t want to do? If so, this episode is for you. Today I have Dr. Alison Cook on the podcast and we dive into some heavy hitting topics that most of us can relate to. Some talki…
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From Witchcraft to On Fire for God with Tailah Scroggins
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It’s safe to say that most of us have dabbled in either yoga, astrology, sage, horoscopes, or some other New Age ‘beliefs’ without even realizing the repercussions that could potentially come. Tailah Scroggins opens up in today’s episode about her testimony from New Age to Christ – and all the encounters she had along the way. If you’ve ever questi…
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Q&A: Male Factor Infertility, Adoption and IUI, Embryo Adoption, and Thoughts on Posting Children on Social Media
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My favorite co-host (aka my husband) is back today to do a Q&A with me and we are diving into all things fertility. You all asked us some incredible questions… and we are here to answer them. Everything from our thoughts on showing your kids on social media and how we plan to navigate that, to walking through IUI and adoption and our wild male fact…
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A Stripper Saved and Set on Fire for Jesus with Angelic Bondarenko
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For the girl who’s dealing with societal pressures, body image struggles, and seeking validation from external sources: this episode is for you. There's power and transformation through surrender to God's will for healing. My guest, Angelic Bonderenko, shares a powerful testimony of just that! From her past as a stripper to battling depression and …
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Miscarriage, Loss, and Adoption with Jordan Lee Dooley
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For the one who is walking through a painful journey of trying-to-conceive. For the one who isn’t sure how their journey to parenthood is going to play out: this episode is for you. There are few words to describe the pain that comes with any loss or infertility on your TTC journey… and my prayer is that this episode will encourage you. At some poi…
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The Toxic Reality of ‘Self Help’ Culture With Becky Kiser
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Hey girl, welcome back! I’m so glad you’re here. Have you ever read a self-help book… but still felt like you were at the end of yourself? Have you ever tried doing things in your own strength only to come up short? Today we are talking about the toxic reality of this ‘self help’ culture we live in and Becky Kiser brings an incredible perspective t…
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From Being a White Witch to Set on Fire Christian with Ashley Jones
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This one is for the girl who has been there, too. Maybe unknowingly, or perhaps you proudly wore the ‘witchcraft’ badge of honor. Either way, Jesus can save you… too. Ashley Jones shares her powerful testimony today, and it’s easily one of the most incredible ones that I’ve ever heard. There’s no denying that New Age beliefs and practices are runni…
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Yoga as a Christian, False Doctrine, and New Age Deceptions with Angela Scafidi
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If you’re someone who has embraced the yoga lifestyle… I get it. I’ve been there before too, and so has today’s guest, Angela Scafidi. As a Christian, it is more crucial than ever to be able to discern what is disguised as truth and in reality… is actually a counterfeit. In today’s episode, Angela shares her testimony of how she went from New Age b…
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I Can’t Believe I’m Saying This… We Are ADOPTING!!!
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God is so faithful to speak when we are willing to listen… and we are over the moon excited to share this special news with you all! It’s been a long journey on this road to becoming parents, and adoption has always been on our heart. God has been so faithful to speak to us and guide our footsteps thus far. We trust that His plan is perfect, His ti…
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Join Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, and ShaDonte Butler, Senior Affordable Housing Program Relationship Manager, for the latest episode of News You Can Use, from iLink, an FHLBank Atlanta Podcast. Podcast Disclaimer This podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Referenc…
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Stepping Into the Fullness of What God Has for You With Cayla Craft
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This episode is for the girl who needs that nudge to step out and do what God has asked her to do. This episode is for the girl who knows God asked her to start that business, pursue that new goal, and do that NEW thing… but is afraid. I have Cayla Craft on the podcast to share all about living the life that God has for you. Some things that we dis…
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Green Flags in Christian Dating: Sexual Boundaries, Pursuit, and Deal Breakers
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Hey girl, hey! I’m so glad you’re here and chances are if you’re listening in, you’ve experienced some heartbreaking relationships – been there, done that. Our hope today is to share some of our green flags aka good things and characteristics to look for in a dating relationship. A few of our talking points today include: Healthy boundaries and wha…
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Navigating Red and Beige Flags In Christian Dating: How Our Choices Impact Us
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This one is for the girl who is curious if that “thing” she noticed in her significant other is a red flag… or not. My husband, Jordan, and I dive into a list of topics that we consider to be ‘red flags’ as a Christian in the dating scene. While we are no professionals with this matter by any means, we have navigated quite a few sticky situations p…
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Customer Experience with Leah Douglass and Brittany Strickland
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Joining us for the latest episode of iLink are Brittany Strickland, Director of Marketing, and Leah Douglass, Sales and Trading Operations Manager. Brittany and Leah will be sharing some insight on our Customer Experience efforts and how you can introduce similar programs at your institution. Podcast Disclaimer This podcast is neither a legal inter…
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Thriving in Solo Seasons: A Dive Into Christian Singleness with Ryan Wekenman
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This one is for the single girl who feels hopeless, forgotten, and left behind: God is doing a new thing for you, you might just not see it yet. In today’s episode, Ryan Wekenman shares his heart on singleness and trusting God’s plan in the middle of it all. Some topics that are discussed in today’s podcast are: Finding contentment in your singlene…
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Wrestling in the Waiting Season with Ashley Hetherington
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Hey girl: if you are struggling with waiting on His plan for your life... this episode is for you. Brittany Dawn and Ashley Hetherington discuss the topic of waiting on God's timing, the importance of surrendering to His plan, and finding joy in the waiting season. How there is purpose to be found within the waiting. In this conversation, Ashley an…
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Marriage is Messy: Conflict, Arguments, Dry Spells with Sex, and Love Languages with Jordan Nelson
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My absolute favorite podcast guest is back today... my husband! We are diving into all things marriage, and some of these questions were a bit spicy. These Q&A episodes are so much fun for us, and we are grateful at the opportunity to share a little bit of what we've learned along the way. We love you all so much, thanks for stopping in! If you guy…
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Vaccine Injuries and Seeking God on Medical Decisions with Leigh-Allyn Baker
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Leigh-Allyn Baker, an actress known for her role in Good Luck Charlie, shares her journey of being bold in Hollywood and questioning mandates. She discusses the backlash she faced, standing firm in her beliefs, and the need for God in our country. Our conversation also delves into the topic of vaccine injuries, our parental rights, and the importan…
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Stories of Unbelievable Miracles with Pastor Matt Brown
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Are you in need of a miracle? Do you feel hopeless, as if what you've been praying for is never going to happen? Do you have crazy faith for the impossible? Today's episode with Pastor Matt Brown is all about miracles, and how the God we serve is STILL the miracle working God. In his book, Every Day A Miracle, he shares of the testimonies he has wi…
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Join Scott Brennan, Director of Sales, and Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, as they sit down with Kirk Malmberg, Chief Executive Officer, for the latest episode of News You Can Use from iLink, an FHLBank Atlanta Podcast. Podcast Disclaimer This podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (…
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Abortion, Depression, and Getting Fully Set Free from Strongholds with Jessi Green
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If you have ever felt hopeless, stuck, or like you couldn't get set free from the weight that is pulling you down... this episode is for you. We are diving into all things deliverance with Jessi Green, and what an honor it is to have her on today's episode. We all have a past, and no matter what you've walked through or where you've been... you are…
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Let's Talk About Modesty with Milena Ciciotti
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If you've been on a modesty journey, or have been feeling convicted lately over the way you dress, this episode is for you! We are diving into the somewhat controversial topic of modesty today, and I have no doubt this is going to encourage you to press in a little bit more. I've been embarking on a beautiful journey with Him in regards to modesty.…
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Learning to Pray in the Secret Place: How, When, and What with Michelle Donnelly
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We've all been there before at one point in our walk with the Lord or another. You start praying, but you're overwhelmed with "am I saying the right words?" or "is God going to hear my prayers?" Let me be the first to tell you that you don't have to have 'all the right words' and that that alone should put your mind at ease! In today's episode, we …
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Behind Closed Doors: Sexual Sin and Masturbation with Madie Hessler
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Today's episode is real, powerful, vulnerable, and all about unexplainable healing that we can experience only with God. Our special guest, Madie Hessler, shares her testimony of how God helped her break free from Trigger warning: we discuss sexual abuse in this episode, so if that is something you are not ready to listen to, please skip over to th…
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Hello 2024: Fasting, Interceding, and Yielding to God's Plan
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I cannot believe that it's already 2024 -- where did the time go?! Whether your New Year has been off to a great start or a rocky one, I hope today's episode encourages you to dig in a little deeper to what God has for you. In this episode we dive into our year so far, most of which has included fasting. If you've ever considered doing a fast, we w…
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Join Scott Brennan, Director of Sales, and Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, as they sit down with Kamal Hosein, Managing Director at Stifel, for the latest episode of News You Can Use from iLink, an FHLBank Atlanta Podcast. Podcast Disclaimer This podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlant…
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Answering Your Questions: Social Media Hate, Trending on Fox News, Fertility Struggles, and Moving Soon
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It's been a minute and my favorite guest is back: my best friend, my life partner, my husband! We are wrapping 2023 up with this final episode of the year... and jokes aside, we talk about some pretty big topics. How Jordan feels having to watch me get hate on social media, when he realized I was trending on Fox News, our struggles with infertility…
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Breaking Free from Pornography: Overcoming, Healing, and Restoring Relationships
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In today's episode, we are diving into a difficult, yet relevant topic: pornography. More often than you probably realize, both men and women struggle with this deep addiction. As someone who has also overcome this through the power of Jesus, I am so grateful to have today's special guests, Dave and Ashley Willis. They have an incredibly powerful t…
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Y'all seem to love the juicy girl chats... so we brought a microphone on our girls trip! We are on the fly with this one but I love how the Lord spoke through us. This was a little different, and a lot of fun. See how we navigate hard topics as friends, calling friends higher in love, edifying them, and listen to us push each other into our God-giv…
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Social Media, Opposition, and Pressures of Society with Allie Schnacky
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I am so excited about today's special guest, Allie Schnacky! This has been a long time coming, and Allie shares her heart in this episode. We talk about all things ministry, social media, the pressures that society places on us, and opposition that you will inevitably face when you are walking in your calling. I'm honored to call Allie a friend of …
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Today's episode is timely with it being Thanksgiving week and the start of the holiday season, and Courtney Burg brings so much wisdom and insight to a somewhat brushed aside topic. Too often, many of us find ourselves in uncomfortable situations this time of the year with sometimes obligatory get-togethers. If that's you, I hope this episode encou…
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The Dangers of our Kids Being in Public School Systems with JP Sears
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In today's episode, we dive in head first to what it looks to a be a parent of little ones in the public school systems. It's not hard to see that things have changed dramatically in the last 10-15 years, and we address all of it in this podcast with JP Sears. He brings truth and light from a Christian perspective, and encourages parents that they …
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Join Scott Brennan, Director of Sales, and Todd Wacker, Director of Member Strategy, for the first episode of News You Can Use, from iLink, an FHLBank Atlanta Podcast. Podcast Disclaimer This podcast is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (Bank) policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does…
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Juicy Christian Girl Chat: Being Ghosted, Break Ups, Dating an Ex, and Christian Dating
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Oh how I have been anticipating today's episode with Kait Warman from Heart of Dating! This is for the girl who has felt confused and lost in this world's crazy and unpredictable dating scene. In a world telling us to be savage, use men, and sleep around with whomever we please... what does God's Word say about that lifestyle? What does He say we s…
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Birth Control, Body Image, and Babies | Girl Chat with Tori Masters
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Today's episode is all things girl chat with Tori Masters! When you let the Holy Spirit lead your conversation, you never know where He is going to lead -- but lead He did! We dive into the topic of birth control, body image as a woman, pregnancy, and trusting God in the waiting. Some takeaways from today's episode: Convictions that came while on b…
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Halloween as a Christian, Why You Shouldn't Celebrate It
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This has been a highly, highly requested topic and we are jumping in head first with today's topic: Halloween as a Christian. Over the last two years, the Lord has heavily convicted me to step back from participating in the holiday at all -- and now looking back, I can see why. My hope today is that this encourages you to seek the Lord on this cont…
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Praying for Your Marriage in Rocky Seasons
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In today's episode, I have the honor of hosting Jennifer and Aaron Smith, hosts of the Marriage After God podcast. We dive into the power of prayer -- specifically in marriage. With saying "I do" comes highs and lows in life and in your relationship. One thing that holds true is the power of God that can move in you and through you as a unit when y…
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Bank On It: 6 Ways to Stand Out in a Crowded Field
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On our most recent episode, Brittany Strickland, Director of Marketing, sits down with Randall Kirsch, Partner at Jackson Spalding, an award-winning PR and marketing agency, to discuss the 6 ways your institution can stand out in a crowded field. Please click here for our companion piece. Podcast Disclaimer This podcast is neither a legal interpret…
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Betrayal, Identity, and the Harsh Reality of Social Media
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In a world where profiles are curated, filters mask our reality, and likes or follows can define our worth... we are diving in to have an honest conversation about identity, betrayal, and social media in a digital era. The dangers of addiction to validation from strangers online Walking through the fire and flames with the Lord Coming out of betray…
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Taylor Swift, Doja Cat, and Secular Music as a Christian
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In today's episode with my guest, Paul and Morgan Olliges, we are jumping into all things Taylor Swift, Doja Cat, and the dangers of secular music as a Christian. As followers of Christ, we're called to use wisdom and discern all aspects of our lives, including the the music we listen to and shows we watch. It's called entertainment for a reason --…
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Navigating Grief, Loss, and an Unexpected Diagnosis
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In today's episode we are diving into something that we have all experienced at one point or another: grief. Whether you're trying to process a doctor's diagnosis or you are mourning the loss of a loved one... this is a safe space to listen in. Today's guest has been through unexpected doctor's diagnosis' and entrusted her heart with the Lord throu…
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Unveiling the Truth: What We Wish We Knew Before Getting Married
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In today's episode, Jordan and I are diving into a topic that is so special to us: marriage. Specifically all of the things that we wish we knew before saying "I do." Marriage is the most beautiful gift from the Lord, but that doesn't mean it's all sunshine and rainbows. Tough times will come, disagreements will happen, and how you choose to work t…
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