Best Crown of Beauty International Podcasts (2024)

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#148 Loss of a Pet 40:44

8h ago40:44

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If anyone knows dogs are man's best friend, it's Rachel Shirley. Rachel has a very unique, yet much needed ministry: as a grief counselor, she walks people through the loss of their pet. Since she was very young, Rachel has always had a love for animals. Today, refers to her beloved boxers as her "fur babies". While her love for animals is intrinsi…

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#147 From Atheist to Believer 45:22

7d ago45:22

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Stéphanie Rousselle, founder of Gospel Spice Ministries, grew up staunchly atheist. "Religiously atheist", she jokes. In her native France, the general attitude toward religion is one of condescending contempt. Much of Europe is post-modern, therefore much of society is "post-God". As a teenager, Stéphanie spent time as a foreign exchange student w…

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#146 Recognizing God's Direction 48:22

19d ago48:22

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We live in a world rife with distractions. With so many voices seeking to pull us in every which direction, how can we know which voices to listen to, and which to disregard? Missionary Shawn Paul, currently serving in Central America with his wife, has learned the necessity of cultivating an intimate relationship with God. He makes the reference o…

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#145 Teen Health 47:05

21d ago47:05

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In a world of body modification, dieting and extreme health practices, personal trainer Amy Connell's fitness approach is a holistic one. She encourages parents to talk to their teens about eating, exercise and empowered health. Specifically geared towards teenage girls, Amy's book " uses the concept of the C.O.R.E.: "C" stands for "calling", as we…

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#144 Single Moms' Struggles and Successes 36:16

1M ago36:16

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Stephanie R. Weber is a writer, adventure-seeker, new grandmother and single mom. Stef has raised her two children, aged 26 and 17, all on her own for almost 15 years. Seeking support as a single income parent, Stef felt God calling her to be a voice of advocacy for other single parents in the church, but she consistently felt misunderstood and bel…

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#143 God's Work of Restoration 41:47

1M ago41:47

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Author Angela’s love for Italy began when she and her husband went to Italy on their honeymoon. The country captivated her, and became the inspiration behind a work of fiction Angela began to write set in Tuscany. To authenticate her characters, she decided to take another trip to a tiny Tuscan town. It was there, off the beaten path, that Angela e…

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#142 Loss Of A Child 29:49

2M ago29:49

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Loss is a natural part of life, but the loss of a child is the most excruciating, unnatural loss one can endure. In the '90s, Author Carole Sluski was a divorced mother of two young adults, and on the verge of marrying her new fiancé. During this happy and bustling time, tragedy struck. Her daughter Paula passed away from complications from a pulmo…

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#141 Near Death Experiences 30:58

2M ago30:58

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Near death experiences can be both daunting and intriguing. As believers, we can take comfort in these testimonies knowing that there truly is eternal life with our Creator at the end of our life on earth. Who can forget that precious little boy Colton Burpo, who recounted his story of going to heaven and coming back on every news outlet and even p…

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#140 Raising Spiritually Minded Kids 44:11

2M ago44:11

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As a mother of five and a grandmother of fifteen, author Karen Whiting has plenty of experience parenting. Karen's goal is to help grow wholesome families who embrace their faith. The Institute for Family Studies has concluded that shared prayer is the most powerful predictor of both relationship quality between family members and faith retention i…

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#139 Understanding Narcissistic Abuse 35:29

2M ago35:29

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Narcissism is defined as a psychological disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of grandiosity, arrogance and entitlement. Guest Dana Stuedemann warns us that these characteristics are more than mildly off-putting: they can cause immense suffering. Having experienced abuse in childhood, Dana found herself ill equipped to discern what a heal…

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#138 Sleep Makes a Difference 50:29

3M ago50:29

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Do you have trouble quieting your busy mind and establishing healthy sleep habits? Studies show that the average American does not get enough sleep. Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a sleep specialist who grew up with a negative connotation around rest. Working all the time was the norm and expectation, which only grew more intense throughout med school …

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Behind The Crown with Emma Mayfield: The Magic of Finding the Right System for You 22:39

3M ago22:39

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Today on Behind the Crown, Lauren interviews Emma Mayfield, your reigning International Junior Miss Junior Teen. In this episode, Emma talks about her platform "Stop Stalking" and her strides towards making stalking illegal nationwide, as well as gives insight to her experiences with National American Miss and International Junior Miss. She also ta…

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#137 Cravings of the Soul 43:30

3M ago43:30

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Humans are not simply biological creatures. We are holistically robust, and just as we were created to need water and air, we also have spiritual needs. Pastor Cory Rosenke has a book called "The Magnetic Heart of God: Understanding the 5 Cravings of the Soul". Cory's theory asserts that these 5 cravings have been placed in us purposefully by God t…

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#136 Helping Those Who Are Grieving 49:06

3M ago49:06

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Do you ever struggle with how to show support to a loved one in mourning? Today's guest Julie Lynn Ashley is a thanatologist: a specialist dedicated to better understanding death, grief, and loss. She offers us the practical do's and don'ts of supporting a bereaved person, and offers insight into the stages and types of grief. We must learn to sit …

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#135 Intimate Communication Skills 44:43

3M ago44:43

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We spend so much time in school learning about geometry, world history and grammar. All these subjects are necessary and fascinating, but wouldn't it have been immensely helpful to study the intricacies of interpersonal relationships? Today's guest, relationship coach Cristie Cerniglia had to navigate through the fracturing of one of the most vital…

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#134 Parable of the Talents 44:40

3M ago44:40

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Do you ever feel stagnant and unfulfilled, like you aren't using all the gifts and talents God has given you? There was a time when today's guest Carrie Baker felt the same way. With the all-encompassing tasks of a working mom, she felt too busy managing to her primary responsibilities to tune in with herself and develop the skills to cultivate mor…

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#133 Positive Communication in Marriage 53:07

4M ago53:07

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Marriage isn't just for mere companionship; God intends our marriages to thrive! However in the daily mundane, working on your marriage can be the last thing on your mind. This lack of intention can cause couples to slowly drift apart. Leslie and her husband have a marriage ministry called Heart Call, where they encourage couples to reconnect in Go…

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#132 Lifting Discouragement 28:35

4M ago28:35

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Why does it seem like when one thing goes wrong in our life, it creates a domino effect? In seasons of chaos and heartache, we often feel uprooted and confused. Jennie Denney went through such a season of pain in her life where isolation fostered the lie that she was alone and not good enough. She asserts that it is vital to allow God to sit with u…

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#131 Self-Care; 4 Critical Areas 40:31

4M ago40:31

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When we think of self-care, vacation and a day at the spa may come to mind. While these activities certainly soothe our bodies, what can we do to soothe the mind and soul? Do you struggle to take the time to process difficult emotions? In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to allow our inner thought life to fall to the wayside, eventual…

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#130 How to Help the Brokenhearted 40:23

4M ago40:23

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Do you ever feel like you don't know how to help those who are brokenhearted? What should I say? Is there anything I can do to take away their pain? At times we may want to run away because we don't know what to do or say. Other times, we dive in with the person but feel overwhelmed by their pain. After years of being a youth pastor, Brenda Seefeld…

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#129 Thriving During Transitions 44:19

5M ago44:19

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What is one of the hardest transitions you have ever had? These can be challenging times. Loneliness. Feeling lost and insecure. Not having roots. Feeling stupid because you can't do things and get places. These are just some of the feelings we can have during times of transition. Our guest, Wendy Zahorjanski understands our struggles. As a mission…

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#128 The Kingdom Divorce-Proof Coach 55:29

5M ago55:29

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Too bad there is not a spray we can use to make us divorce-proof! Marriage is not easy and requires a lot of work. However, by God's grace and following some practical counsel, we can have a more joyful, harmonious, and joyful marriage. Veronica Sutherland calls herself the divorce-proof coach from Jamaica. Listen to today's podcast to hear five of…

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#127 Differences of Men and Women 44:59

5M ago44:59

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Are you needing some helpful counsel regarding your marriage? Veronica Williams is a Certified Life Coach who helps couples, churches, and organizations to have healthy relationships. In this episode, we talk about the differences between men and women and how to strengthen our marriages. Veronica points out that men and women see things from diffe…

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#126 The Challenges for Young Adults 46:51

5M ago46:51

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What challenges do you face during your stage of life? Our guest this week, Lisa Anderson is the director of Boundless, a ministry of Focus on the Family. Boundless has a radio show, podcast, blog, and ministry outreach to encourage young adults (those in their 20's and 30's). 50% of the adult population are single adults. There are unique challeng…

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#125 Abandonment 38:50

6M ago38:50

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Have you ever felt the pain of rejection or abandonment? Whether from a friend, boyfriend, spouse, or parent, rejection can burn a deep wound in our souls that is hard to recover from. My guest, Kimberly Bell, experienced the trauma of her parents giving her away when she was only five years old. By the grace and mercy of God, He has brought her ou…

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Episode 12 - NAM Nationals 2023 Debrief 10:04

6M ago10:04

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In this episode, Lauren gives a day-by-day playback of Powerhouse Week 2023. She gives insight from the perspective of a state queen during rehearsals, parties and competition. From a someone who has been to NAM Nationals 5 times, she also shares some tips and tricks to make your nationals experience as smooth as possible.…

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#124 Unseen People 32:50

6M ago32:50

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Join us today to hear my interview with author, DeAnna Sanders. She worked for ten years in Indonesia helping women who have been sex trafficked or abused. With an estimate of 40 million women and children being sex trafficked every year, we ought to begin to take notice. DeAnna has traveled around the world seeing the unseen people. Her goal now i…

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#123 Meditation in Christ 39:46

6M ago39:46

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Our guest Rachael Lahela Marie Nayder is an author of the devotional book, Love Notes from Jesus, and a retreat facilitator. Her book can be found on Amazon under the author’s name, Rachael Marie. In a heavy, dark time of transition and isolation during COVID-19, Rachael reconnected with God. She was waking up with anxiety and depression and cried …

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#122 Prayer and Healing 50:00

6M ago50:00

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Have you ever wondered why sometimes God heals and sometimes He doesn't? When your friend or family member is sick, do you question if you should ask God to heal them? Or even how to pray for healing? Our Canadian guest, a scholar and author, Dr. David Chotka has a lot to say about the topic of prayer and healing. He will share with us the five pat…

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#121 From Grief to Purpose 35:14

6M ago35:14

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Grieving is such a difficult time, but our guest Darlene Larsen helps us learn how we can turn it from pain to purpose. Darlene is a grief and loss coach. She has personally been through so much grief from an abusive husband, divorce, and the death of several significant family members. Transitions also bring grief. It is so key to learn how to wor…

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#120 Christmas Special - In the Waiting 34:04

7M ago34:04

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Merry Christmas everyone! Today I will be giving a special Christmas message. We will dig into the story of Christ's birth in Luke 1-2. In this story, we will look at five of the characters who were waiting for the Messiah to come and their reactions when they were told "He is here!" Mary, Elizabeth, the shepherds, Simeon, and Anna each had differe…

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#119 God the Artist 33:45

7M ago33:45

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Our Gen Z guest, Morgan McCarver, is an author and gifted ceramic artist. As a child, she suffered from scoliosis which ended her future dreams of being a dancer. Her mom signed her up for a pottery class which became her love and profession. Her back surgery moved her to depend on God and grow in her faith. She has written a book relating many asp…

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#118 SOS for the Mom 37:33

7M ago37:33

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Our guest, Mirella Acebo is an author, actress, producer, storyteller, in the television world, mother, and life coach. Raised by a single-mom immigrant, she saw a mom who was a godly, hardworking example of how to walk with God. But she never saw an example of a family with a husband, father, and siblings. After getting married, having two young c…

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#117 Empowering Leaders 41:55

7M ago41:55

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This week's guest, Kerry Resch will share with us how to develop leaders and come alongside people to empower them to become all that God designed them to be. Kerry has been a staff worker with Cru for many years, serving in several capacities of leadership, currently as a coaches' coach. She also is a mother of five children. I learned firsthand w…

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#116 Never Too Old or Too Young to Try New Things 39:40

8M ago39:40

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Dottie Small is a role model to all whom she knows. Her mindset is that you are never too old and it’s never too late to try new things and serve the Lord. In her 80’s, she looks 25 years younger and has the energy of a 50-year-old! At 82, she started a podcast, Thoughts to Ponder. She has been a blogger for years. The Lord spoke to her that there …

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Behind The Crown with Sloane Price: Pursuing Creativity through Social Media and her Community 26:24

8M ago26:24

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This episode of The Girl in the Gown features an interview with Miss South Texas Junior Teen, Sloane Price. She discusses how she got into pageantry after being intrigued by reality shows about it. Sloane also shared how she finds inspiration for poems in nature, as well as her rise to fame on TikTok through engaging content. This interview gives g…

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#115 The Truth about Sex Trafficking 27:18

8M ago27:18

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We know that sex trafficking is a growing problem around the world, but there are so many facets that we don't understand about it. Emily Karc, founder of a non-profit, Learning to Live Beloved gives us deeper insights into the roots behind women who are sex trafficked. She is also the author of Dear Mama, a devotional for the weary mama's heart. E…

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#114 Balanced Approach to Exercise 40:45

8M ago40:45

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Our guest Cari Vann struggled with chronic pain for years. She gained degrees in physiology and was doing a lot of exercise. But after a serious car wreck, she was forced to slow down and learn ways to exercise that were more balanced. She stopped pushing through the pain and learned to listen to her body. After that, she developed the Complete Wel…

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#113 Understanding Our Bodies 35:27

8M ago35:27

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Our guest, Carolina McFarland is a Health and Wellness Consultant and Coach. She has been in the field of functional medicine lifestyle for twenty years. She was in Corporate America before that. She has always been health conscious, but she used to have many health issues. The top health professionals could not help her gut disorders, brain fog, f…

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#112 Leaders and Losses 41:12

9M ago41:12

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Carrie Pierce is an author, ghostwriter, publisher, and has been in the Radio and Television industry for 20-plus years. She is co-director of Morgan-Pierce Media and Publishing Company. In her 60’s, she ventured to start this company. Hers is a story of thriving after a major life change. She was controlled by childhood trauma throughout much of h…

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#111 Leaders Need Rest Too 42:27

9M ago42:27

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Do you feel too busy to rest? DeLonda Adams, Podcaster of Girl Rest shares with us the importance of getting rest and how to find it in the midst of our busy lives. She points out that "Not all self-care is soul care, but all soul-care is self-care." She leads "Rest Retreats," has a podcast, and coaches women on how to find rest. She discovered tha…

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Episode 11 - NAM Virginia 2023 Debrief + New Updates 6:38

9M ago6:38

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In this episode, Lauren talks about her most recent competition, NAM Virginia, and gives a run down of her weekend. As she walks you through the required competitions for the state level, she will share some tips and tricks she used over pageant weekend. Since the pageant, we have a lot of catching up to do! Finally, she will go over her whereabout…

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#110 Leaders Suffer Too 37:13

9M ago37:13

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Terri Prahl shares with us her deepest tragedy of losing her baby from the womb. Through her painful journey of healing, her compassion and knowledge about grief grew. God used His Word to bring deal healing to her heart. Now she uses her gift of writing through her books and blogs to help many who are hurting from their own losses. She provides wi…

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#109 Becoming Our Best Self 41:34

9M ago41:34

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Public Health Professional and Life and Mindset Coach, Kate Glendon helps women discover the best version of themselves. Too often, we settle just because we are comfortable. However, we grow by facing our fears and moving out of our comfort zone. A new mindset can turn our struggles into success. Kate helps us to see why we struggle with our confi…

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#108 Success as a Leader 44:40

10M ago44:40

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After coaching over three thousand people, Bobbi Kahler has learned several principles that leaders can follow to be more successful. She is a writer, podcaster, entrepreneur, and coach. She has a Masters in Organizational Development and Change. She dives into six important principles to have success as a leader: 1. First and foremost, we need to …

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#107 Nurturing Visionary Dreamers 27:37

10M ago27:37

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Author, writer, and speaker, Dea Irby has a lot of experience mentoring eight children and eighteen grandchildren, plus other women to become visionary dreamers. Ephesians 2:10 says, "We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do." Dea helps us to understand how to help others discover…

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#106 Stepping Into Your Calling 34:33

10M ago34:33

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Do you see yourself as a leader? How about an influencer? Honestly, we are all influencers. We all have an impact on those around us. However, the question is: Are we having a positive or a negative influence on the people God has sovereignly placed in our lives? This episode sets the pace for our new series on leadership. Today we will hear the te…

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#105 Resetting Your Mindset 40:08

10M ago40:08

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If you ever doubted the Bible's relevance, you will no longer think this after listening to Elizabeth Louis on this week's podcast episode. Though she has many degrees in psychology and specializes in neuropsychology for trauma and eating disorders, she believes that the Bible is the best book to understand people. Whether coaching Fortune 500 entr…

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#104 Overwhelmed by the World's Problems? 34:19

10M ago34:19

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the problems of the world? Private Investigator and podcaster, Lori Morrison gives us some tips on how to know what is going on around us, but not get despairing from it all. Every week, on her podcast "The Unlovely Truth," Lori tells a crime story and draws out a principle of faith from it. This podcast episode, she…

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#103 Brain Science and Truth - Alicia Michelle 48:48

11M ago48:48

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Do you ever wonder why you can’t seem to break a bad habit, get past a difficult emotion, or stop thinking a negative thought? Mindset Coach, Alicia Michelle is passionate about helping Christian women get unstuck from unhealthy patterns of thinking and behaving. She helps us understand from a brain science perspective how our thoughts are formed, …

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