Best Michele Cushatt Podcasts (2024)

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Reclaiming Life as a Caregiver: An Interview with Dr. Maureen Michele Peterson 43:18

1M ago43:18

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Today, Sara talks with Dr Maureen Michele, physician, life coach, and author of the book Reclaiming Life: A Guide For Parents of Chronically Ill Children. We dive deep into the essential aspects of advocacy and emotional resilience, particularly in the context of parenting chronically ill children. We discussed the "4 C's" - consciousness, curiosit…

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Navigating Emergencies as Disability Parents 50:48

2M ago50:48

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There are emotional complexities and practical considerations of caring for children with disabilities or special needs during emergencies. In this episode, we discuss our conversations with our kids about emergencies, how we prepare for these inevitabilities, and how to recognize our personal needs to find emotional support during these crises. Th…

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How To Build a Thriving Marriage in Disability Parenting: An Interview with Kristin Faith Evans & Todd Evans 40:31

2M ago40:31

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Carrie sat down with Kristin and Todd Evans to discuss their newly released book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage As You Care for Children with Disabilities. They talk about communication strategies for couples, how they manage stress, and the ongoing grief we experience as special needs parents. This episode offers practical advice and emotional …

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Ep.165: Digging Deeper Into Grief as Disability Parents 41:32

2M ago41:32

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Join hosts Carrie, Sara, and Amy as we take a deep dive into the grief we face as mothers of children with disabilities. In this episode, we talk about how grief can feel like fear or anger, the need to be honest with ourselves, and the transformative nature of lament. This topic is something you may not know that you need until you allow yourself …

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Ep.164: Navigating Family Trauma: Finding Hope amidst Hardship with Michele Cushatt 44:32

3M ago44:32

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We are excited to share Amy’s conversation with Michele Cushatt, an author, communicator, and 3-time cancer survivor. Michele's latest book, "A Faith That Will Not Fail," offers practices to strengthen faith during challenging circumstances. Amy and Michele talk about acknowledging and dealing with trauma honestly, offering hope. They also discuss …

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Decisions, Diagnosis, and Jealousy: Questions from our Listeners 44:55

4M ago44:55

44:55

Carrie, Amy, and Sara answer listener’s questions in this episode. Questions like, “How do you make good decisions regarding your child’s health?” and “What’s the appropriate amount of information you give when answering someone’s question about your child?” We have learned some real lessons over the years through trial and error and want to share …

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Stuff They Don’t Tell Parents of Children with Disabilities: An Interview with Kelley Coleman 52:54

4M ago52:54

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We are honored to welcome the inspiring Kelley Coleman to our podcast. Kelley shared her deeply personal journey as a parent of a child with multiple disabilities and how she ended up writing her book, "Everything No One Tells You About Parenting." Her authenticity and wisdom shine through in this interview. We discuss the lack of information paren…

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Navigating Transitions as a Caregiver 46:59

5M ago46:59

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As caregivers, we are well acquainted with transitions, and very much so in regard to our children. In this collaborative, Amy, Sara, and Carrie discuss the difficulties of life transitions as parents. They talk about their personal experiences, including making medical decisions and educational changes. The challenges of balancing autonomy and out…

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When Special Needs Moms Are Misunderstood 39:14

5M ago39:14

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Being a parent to a child with special needs comes with its own unique set of challenges, and being misunderstood is a chief issue. As Amy, Carrie, and Sara share their personal experiences and insights, they provide valuable guidance on responding with grace and resilience when faced with misunderstandings…even though they don’t do it perfectly ev…

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5 Things I Wish Others Knew About Me As A Caregiver 13:40

5M ago13:40

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Summary: Sara opens up about the challenges of feeling misunderstood as a mom and caregiver to a son with disabilities. Her top 5 instances when she has felt misunderstood touch on assumptions about strength, the perpetual feeling of needing to do more, finding a balance between identity and the constant impact of the diagnosis, and more. We know y…

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Making Assumptions 14:56

5M ago14:56

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As parents of special needs kids, we have felt the weight of being misunderstood. In this episode, Carrie shares her experience with people who have made assumptions about us or our children and how it affects us as parents. She explains three things she wishes people understood about her parenting journey and three ways to handle ourselves when we…

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Navigating Misunderstanding: Breaking Down Walls and Building Connections 10:10

5M ago10:10

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Do you ever feel like people just don't get it? We've all had those experiences - whether it's strangers at the grocery store or even our closest friends not understanding our journey as special needs parents. Amy shares some practical things you can do to bridge the divide and navigate the challenges of being misunderstood. We don’t want to stay i…

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How God Creates Purpose & Meaning From Our Pain 34:38

6M ago34:38

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Carrie welcomes her longtime friend, Erika Weise, a mother navigating the complexities of caring for a son with a trach and ventilator. Erika shares her personal insights on acceptance of this new life vs. living in denial, finding meaning in adversity, and creating a support network for families facing similar challenges. This down-to-earth discus…

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The Power of Perspective: Amy, Carrie, and Sara Share Their Stories 37:53

6M ago37:53

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The Power of Perspective: Amy, Carrie, and Sara Share Their Stories Summary: Amy, Carrie and Sara look back at their early years of parenting. They share the stories from the days of early diagnosis and what they thought back then…noting with humor how ridiculous it seemed back then. But looking at the early days has helped them appreciate how far …

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Parenting and Caregiving Are Not The Same 13:31

6M ago13:31

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Summary: There are real differences between parenting and caregiving. Sara shares about the dichotomies of the responsibilities that we have and how those play out in our daily lives when considering traveling, hiring a babysitter and even just going to the grocery store. Noticing the differences in the roles allows us to give ourselves grace for t…

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When You Doubt God's Presence 12:57

6M ago12:57

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Do you have times when things are chaotic, and you wonder if God is even there? Looking back on her earlier parenting, Carrie discusses three things she wished she knew and fully understood as a mom to a medically fragile child: giving herself grace as she prioritized different things in life, releasing self-criticism, and living fully in the midst…

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What I Wish I Had Known: Four Lessons in Parenting 14:34

7M ago14:34

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Episode 152: January 2,2024 Summary: Amy shares her top four things she wishes she could have done differently through her 31-year journey as a mom, particularly to her kids with invisible disabilities. Things like managing emergencies, acknowledging responsibility boundaries, and understanding the limitations of love are topics she touches on in t…

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Intangible Gifts with Sara Clime (Replay) 6:04

7M ago6:04

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We often think of the three gifts the Wise Men gave to Jesus, but what about the intangible gifts of time, worship, and many others? Sara encourages us to consider the intangible gifts given to the Savior, and how we can offer these same ones to God and one another. This is a replay of Episode 66, which was originally aired on December 21, 2021. Th…

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Small Steps of Belief with Carrie M. Holt (Replay) 8:36

7M ago8:36

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In the struggles of daily life, it can be difficult to believe God, His Word, His will, and to relinquish control. In Advent, we see the example of Mary, who chose small steps of obedience and surrender while facing many obstacles. May we follow her pattern and choose belief in small ways each day. This is a replay of Episode 65, which was original…

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Embrace the Unknown with Amy J. Brown (Replay) 6:11

8M ago6:11

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Mary, Jesus’ mother, had to embrace the unknown and the unfamiliar to welcome life. Amy shares how saying yes to the unknown can draw us into the deeper meanings of this season and our relationship with God. This is a replay of Episode 64, which was originally aired on December 7, 2021. The original recording and transcript are available on our web…

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Emotional Resilience as a Caregiver 45:12

8M ago45:12

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In this collaborative episode, Amy, Sara, and Carrie talk about their own recent experiences and vulnerabilities- feelings of worthlessness, lack of control, and fear that often accompany these calmer seasons. They talk about how to recognize and process these emotions and offer practical advice and wisdom to help listeners navigate the unsettling …

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The Effort in Rest for Caregivers 12:20

8M ago12:20

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Finding rest as a caregiver can be just another thing on our to-do list, but it's a vital part of sustaining our long-term well-being. Host Sara Clime talks about the benefits of putting in the effort to make space for rest in our lives. Discover the 7 different types of rest and learn how to engage in restorative activities that suit your unique n…

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Where Do You Find Comfort? 14:03

8M ago14:03

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In this week's podcast episode, "Where Do You Find Comfort," Carrie shares the delicate balance between positive and negative emotions while exploring the need for comfort. Carrie talks about the emotional journey of special needs parents, explains some essential truths about comfort and discusses the constant place we can go to find it. Eps. 149; …

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How to be Content When Your Life Isn't Easy 14:02

9M ago14:02

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Episode 148:: November 7, 2023 How to Be Content When Your Life Isn’t Easy Summary: In this episode, Amy discusses the concept of contentment and how it can be challenging to achieve when life isn’t easy. Amy explores the impact of unmet expectations, "if only" thinking, and comparison that contribute to our discontent. She shares personal stories …

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How Creativity Keeps Us Grounded and Present with Jodie Gerling 34:40

9M ago34:40

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Amy speaks with Jodie Gerling, an advocate for families facing medical challenges. They explore the transformative role of creativity in healing and processing emotions. Drawing from her personal experiences, Jody uses creativity as a tool for grounding herself, finding strength and the comfort of home even when she’s in the hospital and embracing …

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Compassionate Care: Coming Alongside Suffering Friends 41:33

9M ago41:33

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In this collaborative episode, Carrie, Amy, and Sara discuss how best to support friends and family members who are going through difficult times. Speaking from personal experience, they talk about the blessings and difficulties of walking through suffering with others. This episode practically discusses how to provide compassionate care to others,…

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58. The Courage to Pause with Host of Courage Becomes Her - Laurel Emory 10:27

9M ago10:27

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In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, host Laurel Emory shares a decision she has made concerning the podcast and invites you to take a listener survey about the future of the Courage Becomes Her podcast. Resources: · Take the survey about the future of Courage Becomes Her · Corey and I share what we have been going through in our marriage · Mich…

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Acknowledging Purpose in the Pain as a Disability Mom 9:37

9M ago9:37

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In this episode, Sara shares stories from her personal journey of raising a child with disabilities, and how she found a deeper faith through her times of struggle. Through sharing her own experiences, she teaches a framework listeners can use to not only acknowledge pain but also shape it into fulfilling God’s purposes in their lives. Pain is inev…

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57. Sexual Intimacy in Mid-Life with Professor, University Administrator, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Wife, and Mom – Dr. Bev Wiens 50:09

9M ago50:09

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In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Dr. Bev Wiens talks about sexual intimacy in mid-life. She shares that a satisfying sexual relationship is the result of a satisfying relationship outside of the bedroom. She educates us about the different types of sex drives and how our drives impact our sexual intimacy. She talks about the impact that peri…

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The Tension of Suffering 14:51

9M ago14:51

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Carrie M. Holt dives into the complex emotions and challenges that come with being a special needs mom but even just a person experiencing suffering. Carrie draws parallels between running and suffering, the tension that arises from both experiences. Carrie shares her insights on how past suffering can strengthen our faith and prepare us for future…

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56. Transitions in Mid-Life with Author, Podcaster, Wife, Mom, Grandma, and Dog Mom – Joanna Teigen 47:18

10M ago47:18

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In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Joanna Teigen shares about major mid-life transitions, including going back to school, adopting a foster child, moving back to her home state, welcoming adult children back home, and facing unknowns in her physical health. She talks about how she has navigated these changes and how she has learned to view the…

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God’s Faithfulness in the Midst of Daily Suffering 14:07

10M ago14:07

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Eps. 143: October 2, 2023 God’s Faithfulness in the Midst of Daily Suffering Summary: In this episode, Amy explores the complexities of faithfulness in the midst of suffering as a special needs parent. She shares her own experiences of feeling betrayed and angry at God as she faced challenging behaviors daily from several of her children. Amy discu…

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55. Friendship in Mid-Life with Writer, Podcaster, Wife, and Mom – Laura Tremaine 57:34

10M ago57:34

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In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laura Tremaine talks about her experience with loneliness and going through a season without friends. She shares about how friendship does change with the seasons of life and that it is good to be forward-thinking about what we expect out of friendships both now and in the future. She encourages us to flex th…

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Questions From Our Listeners 38:43

10M ago38:43

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In this collaborative episode, all three hosts answer listeners’ questions. They discuss the importance of embracing the present moment and finding joy in the little things while navigating the journey of special needs parenting. They share personal experiences and reflections on how their own dreams and expectations have shifted over time. The epi…

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Tricky Transitions for Disability Families 12:07

10M ago12:07

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Sara Clime talks about transitions in this week's episode. As a caregiver, transitions are something that is common, yet rarely easy. Join Sara as she gives some practical (and unapologetic) steps that she has implemented over the years to help reduce the overwhelm, decision fatigue, and general anxiety that comes with inevitable change. Getting pr…

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54. Loving Yourself and Your Life in Mid-Life with Author, Motivational Speaker, Philanthropist, Wife and Dog Mom – Rhonda Nelson 48:24

10M ago48:24

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Southern lady, Rhonda Nelson, is an author, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. Her love of music led her to meet her husband while watching his band, the Little River Band, in a concert in Nashville in 1999. Rhonda loves sharing her gifts and talents with people and organizations and is grateful for the ability to support good work being don…

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53. Parenting and Caregiving in Mid-Life with Author, Speaker, Motivator, Cancer Crusher, Wife, Mom, and Gigi – Dawn Barton 44:23

10M ago44:23

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In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Dawn Barton talks about being in the “sandwich generation” of parenting a teenager while also caregiving for parents. She talks about making the decision to be a multi-generational family with three generations living on one property. She shares about how her priorities have shifted in the last several years …

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Hospital Stay Survival: Spiritually and Practically 16:34

10M ago16:34

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Carrie Holt discusses how to spiritually and practically navigate hospital stays with our children. Drawing from her own experiences, Carrie talks about the importance of recognizing the armor we put on in these situations, such as control, withdrawal, and cynicism, and how they can hinder our ability to trust in God. She encourages listeners to in…

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52. Finding New Purpose in Mid-Life with Chair Artist, Wife, Mom, and Grandma – Jenny Ellis 48:02

11M ago48:02

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Jenny Ellis is an Enneagram 9 who loves time with her family and making and sharing beautiful pieces of art. She and her husband have a blended family of five grown children and five grandchildren. She spent her career as a high-end dressmaker and moved into the upholstery world 10 years ago and now has her artistic chairs featured in stores, resta…

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Resourcing Yourself: Listening to Your Life as a Caregiver 12:22

11M ago12:22

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In this first episode of season 4, Amy Brown kicks it off with a topic close to her heart: resourcing yourself as a caregiver. Amy shares her personal journey of learning to listen to her own life and prioritize self-care. Drawing from her experiences and the insights of women like Jennifer Dukes Lee and Taylor Elise Morrison, Amy explores the impo…

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BONUS - SUMMER READS: Free and Fully Alive: Reclaiming the Story of Who You Were Created to Be with Karrie Garcia 36:15

11M ago36:15

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In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we conclude our summer reads series with Karrie Garcia to talk about her new book, Free and Fully Alive: Reclaiming the Story of Who You Were Created to Be. Karrie talks about the value of facing the hard parts of our lives and not just leaving the past in the past but surrendering our stories to the ki…

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51. Friendship when Your Tank is Empty and Making Peace with Mid-Life with Wife, Mom, Cancer Survivor, Executive Coach, Presentation Coach, Author, and Speaker – Michele Cushatt 48:45

11M ago48:45

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Michele Cushatt is an Enneagram 2 whose tank gets filled by hiking the Colorado Rockies. She is a wife and a mom to six, a three-time cancer survivor, and an executive coach, presentation coach, author, and speaker. Through her lived experiences, she is an expert on trauma, pain, and the deep human need for authentic connection and enduring faith. …

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BONUS - SUMMER READS: I Used to Be ______: How to Navigate Large and Small Losses in Life and Find Your Path Forward with Ashley Elliott 42:39

11M ago42:39

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In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Ashley Elliott to talk about her new book, I Used to Be ______: How to Navigate Large and Small Losses in Life and Find Your Path Forward. Ashley helps us courageously process our losses when we enter the realm of what “used to be.” She talks about what it looks …

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50. Belonging, Being Seen, and Doing Life with Friends with Brand & Lifestyle Photographer, Business Owner, and Passionate Believer in Community – Kate Milford 43:41

11M ago43:41

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Kate Milford is an Enneagram 4 who values community above all else. Kate is a travel and lifestyle photographer who travels the world capturing epic imagery for her clients and their businesses and brands. A native Floridian, Kate currently calls Denver, Colorado home but can most often be found camping and hiking in the mountains with friends or t…

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BONUS - SUMMER READS: Translating Jesus: How to Share Your Faith in Language Today’s Culture Can Understand with Shauna Pilgreen 45:43

11M ago45:43

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In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Shauna Pilgreen to talk about her new book, Translating Jesus: How to Share Your Faith in Language Today’s Culture Can Understand. Shauna shares how to share the love and goodness of Jesus with others by noticing people, being curious, paying attention, being hum…

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49. Rejection, Compassion, Self-Preoccupation, and Loneliness in Friendship with Pastor, Speaker, Author, Wife, and Mom – Sharon Hodde Miller, Ph.D. 51:30

11M ago51:30

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Sharon Hodde Miller is an Enneagram 7, wife of 14 years, mom of three kids, and the author of three books. She has a Master of Divinity and a Ph.D. in Educational Studies. She and her husband founded Bright City Church in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina in 2018 and co-pastor the church together. Sharon is a passionate teacher about faith,…

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BONUS - SUMMER READS: Holy Unhappiness: God, Goodness, and the Myth of the Blessed Life with Amanda Held Opelt 46:19

11M ago46:19

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In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Amanda Held Opelt to talk about her new book, Holy Unhappiness: God, Goodness, and the Myth of the Blessed Life. Amanda talks about how disappointment, restlessness, and the feeling that life had let her down led her to realize that she thought she was entitled t…

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48. Transparency and Vulnerability with Friends, and Finding Friendship with God with Adventurer, Wife, and Mom – Sherry Hougard 49:42

12M ago49:42

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Sherry Hougard is a lifelong California beach gal. She has been married for 30 years and has three adult children. She has spent the last 20 years helping women learn to tell their stories and find beauty in whatever season they are in, including the mundane moments. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Sherry talks about transparency and vulner…

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BONUS - SUMMER READS: The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms with Dr. Michelle Bengtson 42:48

12M ago42:48

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In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Dr. Michelle Bengtson to talk about her new book, The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms. Dr. Michelle talks about her realization that she needed to share her story about physical pain that left her bedridden and depressed. She shares a…

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47. Long-Distance Friendships and Making Friends After Relocating with Hosts of Mighty as a Mother Podcast – Jenn Cohen and Laura Demuth 44:17

12M ago44:17

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Jenn Cohen and Laura Demuth are the hosts of Mighty as a Mother podcast. Both Jenn and Laura are former New Yorkers who live in Southern California. They are both millennial moms of toddlers as well as busy corporate executives in healthcare technology companies. They started their podcast with the goal of helping moms, especially moms who work out…

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