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Cottonwood is a non-denominational Christian church for all generations with a mission of Bringing a Living Jesus to a Dying World. Located in Los Alamitos in Orange County, California, Cottonwood was founded by Bayless and Janet Conley and is pastored by Harrison and Bethany Conley. This podcast includes sermons from our Sunday and midweek services.
Join Bethany Bayless, a Mom and self-proclaimed personal finance nerd, every week to chat all things motherhood and money in this fun, upbeat show. Bethany Bayless interviews fellow moms and experts as they laugh, maybe cry, share fun stories, and encourage other moms as they navigate motherhood and personal finance. Welcome to The Motherhood & Money Show!
Sometimes we might feel desperate for rest or relief from the burdens, responsibilities, and obligations of life. In this message, Pastor Robert Favela shares from Matthew 11:28 where Jesus tells us how He can help lighten the load we carry. As we transfer our burdens to God and find rest in Him, we can also minister to others who may be struggling…
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The Good Shepherd | Pastor Bayless Conley | Cottonwood Church
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With Jesus as our Good Shepherd, we are not faceless in a sea of people or a number on an endless list. He knows us by name and everything about us. In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley gives us seven aspects of the Good Shepherd. He shares who He is, what He does, and how He loves us. We also learn to hear His voice through His Word, by our inte…
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They Had Been With Jesus | Pastor Harrison Conley | Cottonwood Church
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As believers, our lives must resemble Jesus, and anyone that we come in contact should be able to know that we’ve been with Him. Even when it may cost something, we need the courage to stand in truth and be obedient to His Word. In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares the key importance that holiness gives boldness validity and what that loo…
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The Very Best You | Joel Holm | Cottonwood Church
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In today’s message, Joel Holm give us biblical insight on Colossians 3. Here we study a series of examples of what Paul wants to communicate with us. He ends this chapter by giving us truths inspired by the Holy Spirit and showing us how to live them out in our relationships and the greatest joy and pain they bring. When we understand that we belon…
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Your Greatest Desire | Joel Holm | Cottonwood Church
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In this message, Joel Holm continues our series in Colossians where Paul advises us to avoid certain behaviors and instead focus on a greater truth. Trying to achieve everything through our own efforts can lead to guilt and shame. We must put to death any desire that is above Jesus and worship God alone to avoid falling into the trap of idolizing t…
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Keys To Putting On The New Man | Pastor Kenneth Mulkey | Cottonwood Church
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When Jesus became our substitute on the cross, we died and rose to new life with Him together. Sharing from Colossians chapter 3, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey gives us practical keys to putting on the new man, the one who has been born again in and with Christ. We learn that it is vital to seek and set our minds on the things above by always looking towar…
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3 Traps and How To Avoid Them | Pastor Harrison Conley | Cottonwood Church
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In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares from the transitional part of Paul’s letter to the church in Colossians chapter two. Ritualism, hyper-spiritual Christianity, and legalism can take our eyes off Jesus today just as they did to the church in Colosse 2000 years ago. If we’re not careful these things can rob us of the realization that Jes…
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The ABC's Of Christ's Redemption | Pastor Bayless Conley | Cottonwood Church
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Pastor Bayless Conley shares the ABC's of Christ’s Redemption with us and how we can walk debt free from our sins. Our good works, noble intentions, or personal sacrifices are not enough to repay what Jesus has done on the cross for us. We must acknowledge our sins and our inability to change ourselves before we can ever receive the mercy of God’s …
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Jesus Is Enough | Pastor Bayless Conley | Cottonwood Church
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Nothing is hopeless in our lives as long as we can pray. In Colossians 2 Paul wrote to the believers in the church about how he had been struggling in prayer for them to be deeply rooted in their relationship with Christ. In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley draws from Paul's personal experience of knowing Jesus alone is enough to remind us that …
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Rejoicing In Sufferings | Pastor Kenneth Mulkey | Cottonwood Church
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Rejoicing in our sufferings is a statement that is an oxymoron. In our natural mind, these two experiences and responses are diametrically opposed to one another. What can we learn from Paul that can help us apply this faith response of rejoicing? Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shares powerful biblical truth in today's message from our current study in Colo…
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The New You | Joel Holm | Cottonwood Church
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When we study the Word of God, we learn of His promises and how important they are to build our faith. The Word also exposes and shows us areas of our lives where we need an adjustment that we may not be aware of. In today’s message, Joel Holm shares from the book of Colossians of Paul’s warning of the subtle danger when we encounter the mysterious…
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Colossians 1 - The Real Truth About Jesus
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Continuing our study in the book of Colossians, Pastor Harrison shares with us the importance of the supremacy of Christ and also poses a question for us to ponder, “Who is Jesus, and what does that mean for me?” We learn that one of the greatest ploys of the enemy is that he deceives us into thinking that to obtain the truth, we have to have our o…
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Be Faithful | Pastor Kenneth Mulkey | Cottonwood Church
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In this New Year’s Day message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey dives into the Word, embarking on a new study from the book of Colossians. The city where the book of Colossians takes place was a hub for various religions, ideologies, and philosophies. Beginning with the first chapter, the Apostle Paul brings to our attention the false doctrine prevalent of t…
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Christmas Father | Joel Holm | Cottonwood Church
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There are 2 Christmas stories that go on during this season. There’s the holiday story with the fun festivities complete with Christmas trees, lights on our homes, and presents. Then there is the Biblical story of the gift of truth, which sometimes we can jumble together. In today’s message, Joel Holm helps us view the Christmas story from the pers…
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What Christmas Really Means | Pastor Harrison Conley | Cottonwood Church
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Any fear of death or separation from God was put to rest when Jesus arrived here on this earth. In this special Christmas Eve service Pastor Harrison Conley shares what the birth of Jesus really means for us and the reason we no longer have to search for meaning or joy in our lives because when we could not get to God, He came to us.…
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The Intervention Of Angels | Pastor Bayless Conley | Cottonwood Church
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Throughout scripture and in every aspect of a Christmas story, there has been a touch of an angel somewhere. Angels are ministering spirits sent forth to minister to us who will inherit salvation. They also made announcements, brought promises, and provided guidance and protection, before, when, and after Jesus was born. In today’s message, Pastor …
There is a lot for moms to manage around the holiday season. It can be magical and exhausting all at the same time! Bethany gives a pep talk this week to all the women out there doing their best to make this the best Holiday season yet!By Bethany Bayless
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A Weary World Rejoices | Robert Favela | Cottonwood Church
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Saving Money This Holiday Season (and All Year Round!)
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Welcome back to another week of Motherhood and Money! This week Bethany is talking about ways to save money when shopping this holiday season--but these same tips apply all year! ALWAYS do your research. Check camelcamelcamel.com or Honey for good prices and cash back rewards Use a shopping portal like Southwest to compare prices online (check out …
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3 Things You Should Know About God | Pastor Kenneth Mulkey | Cottonwood Church
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When we want to be prepared or good at something in life, oftentimes we will learn all we can about that subject. Knowing certain aspects of God and how much He cares for us can help us grow in our relationship with Him. In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey gives us three important things we all should know about God: He knows, hears, sees, and h…
Things are really different the second time around--especially with babies! Bethany shares the things she did differently before the arrival of the baby, in the hospital, and nursing. Some of our favorite breastfeeding resources on Instagram are: @the.breastfeedingmama @LALactation @LegenDairyMilk @MilkyMama Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Kno…
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Five Centurions | Pastor Bayless Conley | Cottonwood Church
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In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley examines the faith of the five centurions from the Bible. He shares with us the qualities that made each of their faith great. One centurion observed how Jesus treated His family, friends, and enemies. He was moved by the compassion and forgiveness He had for them. Another centurion discovered the importanc…
She is back! Going Bethany for the second week in a row, Marissa Lyda shares the birth story of her second son, Jack. Before Marissa dives in to the full birth story, Bethany and Marissa catch up. Marissa fills Bethany in on the major events that have happened in the last week including her husband being laid off from his job (and why she is gratef…
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The Care Of The Shepherd | Pastor Kenneth Mulkey | Cottonwood Church
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Pastor Kenneth Mulkey walks with us through one of the most read and quoted chapters of the Bible, Psalm 23. We learn that sheep are very fearful and timid animals. They will not lie down unless they are free from all fears around them. One of the great priorities of the shepherd is to ensure that the sheep are fed and cared for. If they aren’t fed…
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SHE'S BACK! Life Update and Birth Story From Bethany
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Bethany is back from maternity leave with real time episodes! Tune in to hear how life is going with Baby Bayless #2 (Ella) and get the details of her birth story. Also as a special treat, Marissa Lyda joins the conversation and hear the full story for the first time! She also catches us up on what life is like for the Lydas as a family of 4! Also,…
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Love Connections | Pastor Harrison Conley | Cottonwood Church
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Our hearts yearn for a love that the world cannot give. Worldly love is motivated by fear and maintained by performance. From the book of Jude, Pastor Harrison Conley shares a message of hope and the totality of God’s love. We learn that we do not need to base our love for God on performance but by understanding that He sent His Son Jesus to be the…
What would the body positive conversation be without talking about moms bodies after babies? Amanda Tice is a plus sized model, mom to George, and author of The New Mom Code: Shatter Expectations and Crush It at Motherhood. this week on The Motherhood and Money Show she chats with Bethany about postpartum bodies. Amanda discusses her journey with b…
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This World Is Not My Home | Pastor Bayless Conley | Cottonwood Church
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We are here on this earth for such a short amount of time in light of eternity. In Psalm 119, King David even calls us strangers or pilgrims in this life. In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares several points from the Bible that will help guide and encourage us to live our lives to the fullest.…
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The Connection with Food and Money with Jillian Lama of The Body You Crave
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There's a big connection between our relationship with food and money. This week on the show, Bethany is chatting with Jillian Lama, who is a master certified life and health coach and creator of the Body You Crave Method. They dive deep into the connections we have with food and money, as well as where we find our worth. Jillian talks about "Buffe…
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How To Pray For Yourself | Pastor Kenneth Mulkey | Cottonwood Church
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As believers, we really can’t do without prayer in our lives. In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey preaches out of Luke 11 and dives deeper into the things Jesus teaches that we can pray for ourselves. God wants us to know we can come to Him every day in prayer and rest assured that He will answer us in our time of need.…
As moms and as women, we have so many thoughts and feelings around our body image. With fads and diets and a beauty industry that makes billions each year off insecurities, it is no wonder we can some times feel as though we aren't measuring up. Join Bethany in the first of a three part series on body image and our relationship with food as she sha…
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Lose Your WHY, Lose Your WAY | Pastor Harrison Conley | Cottonwood Church
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Why generosity? Why does it matter? In today’s message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares with us three powerful points on why generosity matters. He explores the single greatest exchange in the act of the generosity of Jesus. Through His generosity, Jesus laid aside His divinity to come to the earth as a man to bring redemption to the world. As ambass…
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Walking the Trying to Conceive Journey with Natalie Torres-Haddad
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October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. So many members of our community have walked this journey of miscarriage or infertility. The comment we hear a lot when discussing these issues is that it is not talked about enough. It is very natural and understandable that we shy away from deeply personal and painful subjects such as…
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Four Needs & Priorities In Your Prayer Life | Pastor Kenneth Mulkey | Cottonwood Church
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Prayer is our link to heaven and in Matthew 6 Jesus teaches us a guideline for how and what to pray. In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey walks us through this prayer and outlines different aspects of God’s kingdom and how we can truly bring His kingdom to this earth to be with us where we go.By Pastor Kenneth Mulkey
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Communicating to Elevate with Melissa Giller of Life with Soul
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How can we communicate in relationships to elevate each other and connect with empathy, assertiveness and respect to make the most out of your relationships? Melissa Giller, founder of Life with Soul, comes on to talk about just that. She and Bethany discuss the balance between empathy and assertiveness in relationships, and touch on several aspect…
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Hardship, Hope and Jesus | Joel Holm | Cottonwood Church
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Life is hard, but God is good. When facing hardship, we have two paths that are laid out before us. One is despair, and the other is faith and hope. When we choose the path of despair, it can leave us feeling incapable and even hopeless. In today’s message, Joel Holm shares that when we choose the path of faith and hope, we find that Jesus is conne…
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Being Married to Someone Financially Irresponsible with Tammy Trenta of Family Financial
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What do you do when you are trying to be financially responsible and your spouse isn't interested? On today's episode, Bethany talks to Tammy Trenta, the founder and CEO of Family Financial (and former Apprentice contestant), on what it looks like when your spouse's financial values don't align with yours. In this episode, Tammy talks about her per…
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The Ups & Downs of Faith | Pastor Bayless Conley | Cottonwood Church
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God wants to bestow His blessings of healing, wisdom, strength, and comfort to us. But to receive those blessings, we must have faith in Jesus to access the grace for those promises. Pastor Bayless Conley explores the three stages of the centurion’s remarkable faith in Jesus found in the gospel of Luke. We learn that we do not receive grace by meri…
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Finances Concerning Prenups, Postnups, Divorce, and Co-Parenting with Sabrina Shaheen Cronin
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Attorney, mentor, and coach Sabrina Shaheen Cronin joins Bethany on the show discussing a massive topic of navigating the waters of separation, divorce, and co-parenting. Before they get to that though, the first part of the episode is talking about habits to build a strong marriage and getting on the same page financially. Here are some sample que…
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We're Almost Home | Pastor Harrison Conley | Cottonwood Church
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Sometimes we might struggle as we go through various troubles and trials in our lives, and we forget that our time here on this earth is temporary and lose sight of where our forever home will be. In this message, Pastor Harrison shares four truths about heaven that will help us to keep our eyes focused upward, where we will spend eternity with our…
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Overcoming Over-giving with Suzanne Culberg
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As moms we think we can and should be able to do it all in order to make us "good" moms. This week, Bethany is continuing the conversation around this topic with coach and accidental entrepreneur Suzanne Culberg. After discussing Blue and Hamilton, they dive into the big topic about the habits that can help overcoming over-giving and how to say No …
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Find Your Lane, Then Run To Win | Pastor Kenneth Mulkey | Cottonwood Church
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In every race, everyone runs to win, and all good athletes train hard to achieve the ultimate prize. Staying alert and maintaining in top condition is vital in every runner's course. In today's message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shares with us spiritual training from the Word of God on how to find our lane, run our race, and locate our passion that hel…
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Dealing with Burnout in Motherhood with LaKeisha Entsuah of Well Beauty Lab
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Motherhood is no joke. Between the mom-shaming, mom-guilt, trying to do ALLL the things, and failing to live up to our own (sometimes unrealistic) expectations for ourselves, we are often in danger of total mom burnout. This week on The Motherhood and Money Show, join Bethany as she talks with LaKeisha Entsuah, founder and Chief Wellness Officer be…
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Baptism in the Holy Spirit | Pastor Harrison Conley | Cottonwood Church
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Did you know there are actually three types of baptisms that should take place in our lives as believers? Pastor Harrison Conley focuses this message on the doctrine of baptisms, which includes the baptism into the body of Christ, water baptism, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. If we take hold of this foundational element of our faith we find in…
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Don't Be Blinded By What You See | Joel Holm | Cottonwood Church
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Why are we blind? What should we see? And how do we gain the sight and perspective of God? In today’s message, Joel Holm helps us to answer and understand these reflective questions as he shares with us the story of two different Biblical examples of the types of blind men. He explores Ananias’ moment of clarity and the importance of knowing God is…
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Tips from the ER with Kristen O'Brien of Twin Mama Blog
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As Mamas, we all face the wide spectrum of medical incidents with our children. Wether it be a scrape or cut, fever, allergic reaction, or worse, it is hard to know when to call the doctor or if it warrants a trip to the ER. On today's episode, 12 year nurse and mama of twins Kristen O'Brien joins us to talk through several different medical scenar…
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How The Holy Spirit Imparts God's Wisdom | Pastor Bayless Conley | Cottonwood Church
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Do you ever wonder how you can obtain wisdom during the titanic storms of life? In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares with us five ways the Holy Spirit imparts God’s wisdom to us when we ask. We learn that patience is vital in our spiritual growth and understand that true wisdom is God-inspired and God-initiated, leading to a path of pea…
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Questions to Ask When Selecting a Guardian for Your Child with Rebecca Salgado
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Motherhood requires a lot when it comes to planning for the best should the worst happen. An important conversation to have is who will watch your kids if something was to happen to you or your partner. This week, Rebecca Salgado returns to The Motherhood and Money Show with important questions to ask when picking out a guardian for your child, inc…
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Come Holy Spirit | Pastor Charlie Dawes | Cottonwood Church
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The Holy Spirit is the personal presence of God among His people on this earth and we need the work of God’s Spirit in our lives. Our special guest Pastor Charlie Dawes gives us three points about the Spirit of God reminding us that we don’t have to have everything figured out here on this earth, the Holy Spirit can move in the midst of our chaos t…
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Maternity Leave for the Self-Employed with Jordis Small of Stellen Design
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Do Self-Employed mamas get "maternity leave"? On the podcast today, Jordis Small, graphic designer and entrepreneur, joins Bethany talking about the pros and cons of being self-employed and preparing for baby. This is a great conversation that touches outsourcing, preparing financially to step away from business, and the tight rope moms take when w…
