True crime lovers Joy and Heather bring you stories of real life nightmares
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A podcast dedicated to sharing our love of Christian Fiction hosted by three lifelong fangirls. Join us as we discuss the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between.
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The Creator's Collection Podcast serves to encourage and challenge others on how to be more like Jesus rather than self.
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The kitchen table is the heart of the firehouse. It’s where those who are “Always Ready” bond over shared war stories of a career in the fire department and its impact on their everyday lives, including their families and both their physical and mental health. On Firehouse Roundtable, we’ll bring you those stories, so you can be a fly on the wall around the firehouse kitchen table. Your hosts Capt. Peter McKenzie (retired) and Battalion Chief Jason Kay (active) lead these conversations explo ...
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Smart women are investing in two key assets these days, themselves and real estate! Join your hosts Sharon Lechter and Jason Hartman once a month as they bring you exciting authors, entrepreneurs, top-tier investors and financial experts that are sharing their secrets of success. Learn tips and tools to apply to your own career, business, and life from experts such as: Lori Ann LaRocco (7-Steps To Success In Business), Nancy Doyle (CFA, Manage your Financial Life), Darlene Coquerel (CEO of K ...
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S3 EP22: Author Interview with Jared Michaud
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In this week's episode, we dive into a conversation with Jared Michaud about his book Brightstar and explore the vital role stories play in childhood development. Join us for an engaging discussion that sheds light on the magic of storytelling and its impact on young minds!
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Successful Real Estate Investing for Firefighters
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Brian Waters, LA County Fire Department captain and owner of Code 3 Invest, talks with Peter about his journey in real estate investing. They discuss the importance of diversifying income sources, the risks of relying solely on a firefighter's salary, and the benefits of investing in real estate. Brian shares his personal experience with investing …
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Tune in to this week’s episode for another engaging author interview! We had the pleasure of chatting with the delightful Laura Thomas about writing, breaking into publishing, and her latest book, Captured in Frame. Don’t miss it!
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Firefighter Couples: Navigating the Transition from the Firehouse to Home
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In this conversation, Destiny Morris, LMFT, discusses the importance of reconnecting and reintegrating into the family after firefighters come home from work. The main themes discussed include hypervigilance, checking in with oneself and one's partner, closing the stress cycle, managing expectations, and healthy ways to greet each other. The conver…
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S3 EP20: Interview with Author Pepper Basham
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Get ready for another fantastic author interview on today’s episode! We’re thrilled to welcome Pepper Basham, where we dive into her delightful fiction worlds with a mix of laughter, learning, and a journey through both contemporary and historical settings. Tune in for an engaging conversation that brings Pepper's imaginative storytelling to life. …
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Firefighter Nonsense with Jason Patton of Fire Department Chronicles
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Driver Engineer Jason Patton talks about his journey from mechanic to firefighter to creator of Fire Department Chronicles to Vice President of Fire Department Coffee. They discuss Firefighter Fenton as well as the importance of firefighters having a plan B and not relying on the "firefighter nonsense" they tell you at the academy. Jason also discu…
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📚✨ We're back and ready to dive into our summer reads! After a brief hiatus (find out why in the episode!), we’re catching up on all the books we’ve been devouring, the lessons we've learned, and what we've been up to over the summer. Tune in to join the conversation and rediscover your next great read with us! 🎧🌟…
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🎙️ Get ready for another engaging author chat on our podcast! This episode, we welcome Patricia Raybon, who dives into her captivating Annalee Spain Mystery series. We discuss her writing process, the role of faith in her stories, and share a few laughs. 📚✨
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Survivor's Guilt: The Legacy of 9/11 with Battalion Chief Brian Russo
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Brian Russo, a battalion chief for FDNY, shares his experience of 9/11 and the aftermath. He discusses the chaos and devastation of that day, the loss of colleagues and friends, and the survivor's guilt he experienced. Russo highlights the importance of mental health support for first responders and the stigma associated with seeking help. He also …
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S3 EP17: Heather Holleman Interview
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In today's episode, we're thrilled to bring you another captivating author interview! Join us as we sit down with Heather Holleman to discuss her book, "This Seat's Saved," tailored specifically for middle schoolers. We can't wait for you to hear this conversation!
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Firefighter Couples: Maintaining a Healthy Relationship
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In this conversation, Maggie Hernandez, associate marriage and family therapist and firefighter spouse, discusses the importance of recognizing personal responsibility in relationships and the need for couples to understand their own roles and boundaries. She emphasizes that marriage requires commitment and attention, comparing it to a job that des…
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Listeners, we have a treat for you! We read and review the book, "When the Day Comes" by Gabrielle Meyers and got a chance to interview her and hear all the details on her time travel book series! Also, did we mention this is a time travel book?? Get ready to go on an adventure that spans centuries, love, adversities, triumph, tragedy, and hope!…
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Coping with Trauma and Stress Through Transcendental Meditation
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In this episode, Oxnard Fire Chief Alex Hamilton and FDNY Lieutenant/Deputy Director, Counseling Service Unit Drew Kane discuss Transcendental Meditation (TM) and its benefits for firefighters. Drew shares his experience with TM and how it has helped him and other firefighters. Alex emphasizes the importance of taking care of mental health and enco…
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S3 EP15: Cole and Laila Are Just Friends
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Y'all! Was this our most anticipated book of 2024? Do we gush about all of the amazing romantic moments within this book? Are we truly obsessed with Bethany Turner always and forever? I think you all may already know the answer to these questions, but that shouldn't stop you from listening to this fabulous episode! We had such a blast reading this …
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Snakes and Stabbings with Firefighter Paramedics Connor Ryan-Fenwick and Ryan Vaughn
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In this conversation, the hosts interview two more firefighter paramedics as they come off probation, Ryan Vaughn and Connor Ryan-Fenwick. Ryan talks about his journey from being stabbed as a teenager to joining the Navy and eventually becoming a firefighter. Connor discusses his decision to pursue a career in the fire service and his experience wo…
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131: Digital Currencies & Control: Navigating Privacy in a Cashless World & Building Resilient Financial Strategies with Catherine Austin Fitts Part 2
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In part 2 of Jason's talk with Catherine Austin Fitts, they discuss China's approach to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), which integrates CBDCs through commercial banks to avoid disrupting the existing banking system. They contrasted this with the European Central Bank's approach, which might eliminate traditional banks. Fitts expressed con…
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Another fun interview hitting your podcast feed today! Amanda Trumpower has written some delightful children's books that come highly recommended by Morghan's oldest son! We had a great time chatting Middle Grade, parenting, and general nerdiness. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Have a listen!…
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Getting Mukes'd with Firefighter Paramedic Ryan Howell and Firefighter Sam Stein
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In this conversation, our hosts interview two firefighters as they come off probation, Ryan Howell and Sam Stein. Sam shares his background in firefighting, including working for various departments in Illinois and Wyoming before joining the Ventura City Fire Department, as well as his volunteer work in Ukraine. Ryan talks about his time with Cal F…
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130: Unveiling Missing Trillions: Catherine Austin Fitts on Government Spending Part 1
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Jason welcomes Catherine Austin Fitts, of the Solari Report back to his show after nearly eight years. Catherine, served as Assistant Secretary of Housing under George H.W. Bush. They discuss the disappearance of trillions of dollars from federal budgets, starting in the mid-90s and escalating over the years. By 2001, $4 trillion was unaccounted fo…
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Happy Memorial Day to all of our listeners! We have a special treat for you today! We have a deep dive chat into the delightful enemies to lovers rom com Drive You Crazy that you can listen to and enjoy! While listening, you can also hear our chat with Australian author Jessica Kate! It was so fun hearing all of her insight about writing and we kno…
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Courage and Resilience with Heather Ellis, Ventura City EMS Administrator Part 2
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Part 2 of a conversation with Ventura City EMS Administrator Heather Ellis, a former firefighter and firefighter's spouse, who shares her personal story of resilience and overcoming domestic violence. Heather discusses her background in the fire department, the injury that led to a career transition, and the impact of the injury on her home life. S…
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Happy Monday Listeners! Today we have a very fun interview for you! We chatted to debut fiction author Rosey Lee about her book The Gardins of Edin! This is a fabulous modern retelling of some classic figures from the Bible that you may or may not (but probably will) recognize. Intrigued? Have a listen! Then go grab the book! If you like this episo…
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Courage and Resilience with Heather Ellis, Ventura City EMS Administrator Part 1
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Part 1 of a conversation with Ventura City EMS Administrator Heather Ellis, a former firefighter and firefighter's spouse, who shares her personal story of resilience and overcoming domestic violence. Heather discusses her background in the fire department, the injury that led to a career transition, and the impact of the injury on her home life. S…
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Hi friends! You know us, always trying out new episode ideas. In today's show we talk all about the books that we have been reading and loving this spring! Maybe you will find something new to add to you TBR! Hope you enjoy! If you like our podcast, please consider leaving us a review on Spotify. We would love to hear from you! Email us at redeemin…
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129: Networking with F.O.R.M. and Behavior Cues That Boost of Bust Your Credibility with Kare Anderson
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When you're getting started in your field, networking events can be INCREDIBLY useful. But what is the best way to actually get the most out of an event that may only give you 30-60 minutes to network with those attending? Elisabeth lays out a technique called F.O.R.M. and breaks down each part of the acronym. Then, Jason Hartman talks with Kare An…
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In this episode, Lisa Corbett and her daughter Brianna (Bri) Corbett discuss their experiences as the family of a firefighter. They talk about the challenges of balancing family life with the unpredictable schedules, the support they received from the fire service community, and the impact of Captain Kevin Corbett's cancer diagnosis on their family…
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S3 EP11: Maryann Landers Author Interview
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Today we are talking to another friend from Alaska! Maryann Landers tells us all about life in small town Alaska, her amazing journey to writing, and her unique stories! We hope that you enjoy listening along! If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving a review on Spotify! We would love to hear from you! Email us at redeeminglitpodcas…
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S3 EP10: Alaskan Rebels by Sara Blackard
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Hello friends! 👋🏻 We are so excited to give you this episode today! We got to read more books by one of our absolute favorite Alaskan authors, the one and only Sara Blackard. We dive into her Alaskan Rebels series and get thrown into a world of danger, rescue, and romance in the Alaskan wilderness. We hope you will listen along and enjoy these stor…
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Kicking Cancer's @$$ with Capt. Kevin Corbett of Santa Barbara City Fire and Capt. Scott Jennie (ret.) of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network
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In this episode, Capt. Kevin Corbett of Santa Barbara City Fire talks about his journey battling stage 4 testicular cancer. From a Hospice bed to returning to duty, Kevin's emotional story demonstrates how far we've come in fighting cancer, as well as the importance of a support network. In addition to highlighting the link between cancer and the f…
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S3 EP9: Authentically Izzy by Pepper Basham
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Happy Monday Everyone! We had so much fun oooing and aaahing over this swoony epistolary novel! If you like You’ve Got Mail, Scotland, and all things bookish, then we are pretty sure this book is for you. Join along with us as we indulge in this week’s decadent romance! Please consider leaving a review on Spotify if you enjoyed this week’s episode!…
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“Because Jesus Said So” will navigate the battles of the mind. What are the lies that we’ve held on to tightly? How do we fight against the lies in the mind? In this new series, Sofia will sit down with different individuals to pop a statement for them to fill in the blank, “I am ___ because Jesus said so.” We will learn from these men and women on…
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Happy April Listeners! Don’t worry, this isn’t an April’s Fool’s Joke, we really do have a new episode for you today! We interview debut fiction author Kendra Broekhuis. We talk about dealing with grief, the long road of healing, and all of the actual tears that went into writing this book. Kendra has a fantastic message to share and we hope that y…
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From Fixing Rigs to Assistant Chief: Bill Rigg's Unforgettable Career
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In this episode, retired Ventura City assistant chief Bill Rigg shares his experiences and stories from his career in the fire service. He discusses starting as a firefighter mechanic and the transition to having maintenance done by the city yard. He shares personal stories, including a funny story about a fight between two assistant chiefs. Bill a…
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128: Navigating Financial Blind Spots: Expert Strategies for Abundant Generations
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Welcome to the Women's Investing Network hosted by Sharon Lecter, featuring guest Eunicia Peret. Eunicia, a wealth advisor and strategist, aims to empower individuals to create generational abundance. The discussion highlights financial blind spots such as tax inefficiencies and inadequate wealth management strategies. Peret emphasizes the importan…
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Y’all! We are back this week reading not only a swoony cowboy romance, but also a book written by one of our favorite Alaskan authors! After you listen to this episode, check out our previous interview with Jodi from Season 1! Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this week’s episode! We would also love to hea…
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In the pursuit of finding love, how is it that we can be so bad at practicing love as a culture? In this episode, we will deep dive into this hot topic of finding love in a culture where love is a 50/50 win or lose battle. Discussing the importance of understanding what love is and how we can practice loving others the way it was created to be done…
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S3 EP6: Hybrid Of Love and Treason with Jamie Ogle
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Come with us as we step back in time and take a look at a “what if” iteration of the story of St. Valentine. This book was a powerful story that was beautifully told, and we had the great pleasure to talk to the author and get some behind the scenes sneak peeks that you WILL NOT want to miss! Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Sp…
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Good Grief, Charlie Brown! Next Rung's Charlie Brown talks peer support and future challenges for the fire service.
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Engineer Paramedic Charlie Brown saw the mental health challenges in the fire service and wanted to do something about it. So he co-founded Next Rung, a national nonprofit that provides free peer, counseling, and treatment support for firefighters and their loved ones. In this conversion, Charlie tells the Next Rung origin story and how they've gro…
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“Because Jesus Said So” will navigate the battles of the mind. What are the lies that we’ve held on to tightly? How do we fight against the lies in the mind? In this new series, Sofia will sit down with different individuals to pop a statement for them to fill in the blank, “I am ___ because Jesus said so.” We will learn from these men and women on…
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S3 EP5: One Wrong Move by Dani Pettrey
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Today we dive into another thrilling romantic suspense by repeat author Dani Pettrey. Art heists, riddles, and of course romance make this a heart pounding story from start to finish! Sound intriguing? Have a listen! Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this week’s episode! We would also love to hear from you…
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S3 EP4: After She Falls by Carmen Schober
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This episode is a TKO that you won’t want to miss! Just kidding 😂 but we did read Carmen Schober’s After She Falls and delve into the world of professional fighting, gritty stories, and God’s beautiful redemption. We also got to talk to Carmen and get some inside scoop on her motivation for the story along with her process as a writer. Y’all are go…
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“Because Jesus Said So” will navigate the battles of the mind. What are the lies that we’ve held on to tightly? How do we fight against the lies in the mind? In this new series, Sofia will sit down with different individuals to pop a statement for them to fill in the blank, “I am ___ because Jesus said so.” We will learn from these men and women on…
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The Bravest Fight: Firefighter Nick Hanna's Journey from Darkness to Light - Part 2
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Santa Cruz City Firefighter Nick Hanna, formerly with Ventura City Fire, talks about his mental health journey over the past year. Nick's story starts with being "true fireman", engaged with his department and association. Following a significant illness, he began to experience panic attacks, sleeplessness, PTSD, major depressive disorder, and acti…
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127: The 5 Business Languages with Jessica Hickey
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There will come a time when you'll be looking at selling one of your homes (or even your primary residence). What all goes into a selling a home and getting it ready for sale, however, is something that Elisabeth tackles today. Later she talks with Jessica Hickey, author of Stop Pushing String and CEO of 1029 Consulting, about the 5 business langua…
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S3 EP3: The Seamstress of Acadie by Laura Frantz
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Today’s episode features a book by one of our all time podcast faves. That’s right, we are reading the newest Laura Frantz book and taking about all things France, rebuilding your life from the ground up, family restoration, and or course some sweet romance thrown in! Get transported back in time with us as we discuss the lush Georgian setting that…
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“Because Jesus Said So” will navigate the battles of the mind. What are the lies that we’ve held on to tightly? How do we fight against the lies in the mind? In this new series, Sofia will sit down with different individuals to pop a statement for them to fill in the blank, “I am ___ because Jesus said so.” We will learn from these men and women on…
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It’s here listeners!! Our first book episode of Season 3!! We are delighted to have Becky Wade, fan favorite and friend of the pod, back on to chat about her newest installment in The Sons of Scandal Series! We chat with Becky about all things swoony and self publishing, and of course we gush about the book. We are certain you will not want to miss…
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The Bravest Fight: Firefighter Nick Hanna's Journey from Darkness to Light
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Santa Cruz City Firefighter Nick Hanna, formerly with Ventura City Fire, talks about his mental health journey over the past year. Nick's story starts with being "true fireman", engaged with his department and association. Following a significant illness, he began to experience panic attacks, sleeplessness, PTSD, major depressive disorder, and acti…
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“Because Jesus Said So” will navigate the battles of the mind. What are the lies that we’ve held on to tightly? How do we fight against the lies in the mind? In this new series, Sofia will sit down with different individuals to pop a statement for them to fill in the blank, “I am ___ because Jesus said so.” We will learn from these men and women on…
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We’re BAAACCCCKK! Making our grand entrance into Season 3 with a super fun conversation with Shannon from @thereelbookery on Instagram. We talk all about some of our favorite Christian Fiction books and what we love about the genre! We also can’t talk about books without also talking about the goodness of God, so we get a little deep in this one😂 H…
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