Best Sheryl Anderson Podcasts (2024)

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Draw Near To God, Rebecca Chavez’s Story 1:09:16

24h ago1:09:16

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Sometimes our hearts feel faint and our spirits, though willing, feel weak. We want to follow the Lord, but we can't seem to find the strength. The answer is always in drawing near to God. Rebecca Chavez followed God’s lead to live in Israel, and then to leave again. And she prioritized drawing near to Him, especially after an experience that shook…

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1982 Part 2 Asia "Heat of the Moment", XTC "Senses Working Overtime" & The Go-Go's "We Got the Beat" 1:02:11

2h ago1:02:11

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Send us a Text Message. Matt and Sheryl move a little deeper into '82 with Matt's picks, supergroup Asia's "Heat of the Moment", The Go-Go's "We Got the Beat" and Sheryl's choice XTC's melodic masterpiece "Senses Working Overtime".

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Trust God's Purpose for Your Life, Ellie Anderson’s Story 57:27

5d ago57:27

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Life rarely goes as planned. How do we handle shattered dreams and unfulfilled expectations? How do we face each new season of life without fear? Ellie Anderson's life took a different direction than she had dreamed. Along her journey, she learned to trust God when things didn't go the way she thought they would, when the path ahead seemed uncertai…

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1982 The Human League "Don't You Want Me" & Men at Work "Down Under" 1:03:33

18d ago1:03:33

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Send us a Text Message. Matt & Sheryl move into a new year with Sheryl's first 1982 choice "Don't You Want Me" and Matt's pick "Down Under", both songs that were released in 1981 but became huge hits in '82.

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God Knows Your Name, Linda Znachko’s Story 59:24

19d ago59:24

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Summary: God deeply values you! Even before you were born, He set you apart for His divine plan. You CAN make a difference. Linda Znachko has received a unique revelation of these truths and a special mission from God. Join Linda and host Jodie Chiricosta as they discuss how saying "Yes!" to God helps us discover His purpose for our lives. You’ll h…

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1981 Part 9 Laurie Anderson "O Superman", Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers "The Waiting", The Police Ghost in the Machine, King Crimson Discipline and 1981 wrap up 1:43:49

1M ago1:43:49

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Send us a Text Message. Mike joins Matt & Sheryl as they wrap up another year with Mike's song pick and Mike and Matt's album choices, along with near misses for the playlist from 1981.By Matt & Sheryl

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Released to Hope Again, Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner’s Story 1:13:30

1M ago1:13:30

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Unhealed trauma can wreck our lives. But God sets us free! Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner has experienced them both. All of us face trials and challenges on our journey through life. Sheryl’s journey led from addiction and despair to finding peace and purpose in God's love. Through her struggles, she came to understand the depth of God's forgiveness and …

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You Are Set Apart By God, Jo White's Story 55:27

1M ago55:27

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God created each of us for His divine purpose! He transforms each of us in remarkable ways to fulfill His calling. Joanne White's own experience attests to this reality. A divine encounter with God led Jo to realize the abundant gifts that He bestowed upon her. Empowered by these gifts, she was inspired to spread the message of Jesus and teach othe…

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1981 Part 8 Daryl Hall & John Oates "Private Eyes" & Chilliwack "My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone) 55:21

2M ago55:21

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Send us a Text Message. Matt & Sheryl choose their last two songs for the playlist for 1981, an iconic 80s hit single by the most popular duo in music history and a throwback one hit (or two hit) wonder in the US from a west coast Canadian band.

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1981 Part 7 The Go-Go's "Our Lips Are Sealed" & Soft Cell "Tainted Love" 48:34

2M ago48:34

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Send us a Text Message. Matt & Sheryl continue their deep dive into 1981 with Matt's pick from The Go-Go's debut album "Our Lips Are Sealed" and Sheryl's pick from synth pop pioneers Soft Cell and their cover of "Tainted Love"

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Exchange Satan’s Lies for God’s Truth, Christianne Debysingh's Story 58:17

2M ago58:17

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Embrace the liberating power of truth! Christianne Debysingh once sought to chart her own path, only to find herself trapped by the weight of past traumas. It wasn't until she surrendered to God that she discovered her true identity in Him and broke free from the shackles of her past. Through faith and setting righteous boundaries, she experienced …

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Do you trust God's plan for your life? Lidiette Rosa's Story 36:45

3M ago36:45

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Do You Rely On God For Direction? Lidiette Rosas shares her journey of uncovering her God-given purpose. Despite facing health hurdles and battling anxiety, she pressed through and embraced what God has for her. In the process, she has found hope and experienced God conforming her into His image. Lidiette’s story is shared with vulnerability and au…

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1981 Part 6 Journey "Don't Stop Believin'" & AOR albums Journey Escape, Foreigner 4, Loverboy Get Lucky & Billy Squier Don't Say No 57:03

3M ago57:03

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Send us a Text Message. Matt & Sheryl work through more 1981 albums looking for their favorite of the year and discuss the huge AOR albums from 1981 Journey Escape, Foreigner 4, Loverboy Get Lucky and Billy Squier Don't Say No.

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Transformed by the Power of God’s Word! Kathy Pollak’s Story 54:21

3M ago54:21

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Discovering God’s love has the power to transform your life! Kathy Pollack is a living testimony to this truth. Encountering God’s unconditional love inspired her to become a vessel of that love to others. From serving through a radio station in Israel to ministering to her own family in the United States, Kathy's journey is a testament to God's gu…

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1981 Part 5 Phil Collins Face Value, Genesis "No Reply At All" & Split Enz "History Never Repeats" 55:05

3M ago55:05

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Send us a Text Message. Matt & Sheryl discuss the start of Phil Collin's solo career with his 1981 release Face Value along with Sheryl's song pick from Genesis, "No Reply At All" and Matt discovers a new found love for Split Enz and chooses their song "History Never Repeats" for the playlist.

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Jesus Gives Us Empowerment, The Women's Story 12:46

4M ago12:46

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What do you need? Comfort? Wisdom? Healing? Deliverance? Jesus can meet that need and then give you purpose too! He does not stop there, He’ll also empower you for it. The women who walked with Jesus experienced it all. Like the disciples, they were greatly impacted by Jesus’ resurrection. He entrusted them with sharing that Good News with others. …

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Jesus Is Our Freedom, Tangie Callahan’s Story 50:18

4M ago50:18

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Life can be tough, you know? When things got rough, Tangie Callahan didn't turn right to God—she turned to food. For years, she felt like she was just going through the motions, even though she preached about finding freedom through faith. But when she finally let go and started living life according to God's plan, things started looking up. Join T…

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1981 Part 4 Styx "Too Much Time on My Hands", REO Speedwagon "Take it on the Run", Climax Blues Band "I Love You" and Rush Moving Pictures 1:03:00

4M ago1:03:00

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Send us a Text Message. Matt & Sheryl add three songs to the playlist from bands who all built a following from relentless touring in the 70s and into the 80s, Styx with their synth driven hit "Too Much Time on My Hands", REO's huge hit "Take it on the Run" from their massive 1980 album Hi Infidelity, and Climax Blues Band's second hit "I Love You"…

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God Created You With A Purpose, Becky Watt’s Story 39:02

4M ago39:02

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Do you know your purpose? God created you with one! ! Becky Watt found her purpose over three decades ago and has been part of a group committed to reaching an unreached people group with the gospel ever since. Listen as Becky and host Jodie Chiricosta share how God prepared Becky for what she is doing. You’ll hear how God has taken care of Becky’s…

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1981 Part 3 The Who "You Better You Bet", Steve Winwood "While You See a Chance" & Rick Springfield "Jessie's Girl" 48:28

4M ago48:28

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Send us a Text Message. Matt & Sheryl continue their journey into 1981, adding two songs to the playlist from veteran artists who had hits into the 80s, The Who's "You Better You Bet" and Steve Winwood's first solo hit "While You See a Chance" and discuss a near miss for the playlist, Rick Springfield's 80s classic "Jessie's Girl"…

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Be Strong and Courageous, Bunni Pounds' Story 46:27

5M ago46:27

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Sometimes God takes us to unexpected places. Desiring to serve God, Bunni Pounds, author of Jesus and Politics, thought she would be a foreign missionary. But He had other plans, leading her into the political arena. Tune in as Bunni and host Jodie Chiricosta share how we can all make a positive impact in our communities. You will be inspired in yo…

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1981 Part 2 Blondie "Rapture", Queen & David Bowie "Under Pressure" and the beginnings of rap with special guests DJ Avelanche and DeVon Pouncey 1:25:18

5M ago1:25:18

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Send us a Text Message. DJ Avelanche and DeVon Pouncey join Matt & Sheryl and share their riveting accounts of the early days of rap in the 80s and 90s and it's effect on their youth and their lives today as Matt adds his introduction into the genre, Blondie's "Rapture", to the playlist and Sheryl adds Queen & David Bowie's "Under Pressure", a song…

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Jesus Sets Us Free, Alison Hill's Story 59:38

5M ago59:38

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God’s love never gives up on us! Alison Hill can vouch for that. She felt this relentless pursuit firsthand, and it led her to discover the amazing love and freedom that comes from fully surrendering to Jesus, the ultimate soul mate. Struggling with addiction and homelessness, she went from feeling lost to realizing she's a cherished child of the K…

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There Is Hope in Jesus, Michele Little's Story 57:51

5M ago57:51

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There’s hope in Jesus, no matter what! Sometimes, even us believers go through seriously tough stuff. The devil loves to pounce on those moments to tear us down. But here's the good news: Jesus is all about restoring us and giving us a life full of joy. Just ask Michele Little—she's been through the wringer with trauma, but she found her way out of…

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1981 John Lennon "Watching the Wheels", Stars on 45 "Stars on 45" & Beatle solo releases 43:35

5M ago43:35

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Send us a Text Message. Matt and Sheryl begin 1981 by adding Sheryl's pick for the playlist "Watching the Wheels", the third hit single from John Lennon & Yoko Ono's Double Fantasy album, Matt's pick "Stars on 45", a medley of Beatles songs that was recorded in 1980, but became a global hit in '81 after John's death, and discuss the tributes to Joh…

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A Perfect Match: Our Heavenly Love Story 24:07

5M ago24:07

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You are loved! And it is not an ordinary kind of love. You are loved, by Love incarnate! It is hard to comprehend a love like God’s. It is so much better than any love we will ever encounter from anyone else. As part of the Bride of Christ, He wants you to know the depth and breadth of His love more each day. Knowledge of that love shatters all the…

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God’s Gift of Grace, Joyce Kahleh's Story 38:17

6M ago38:17

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Raised in a Muslim home, Joyce Kahleh believed there was a God, but did not know about His love. She lived under a weight of condemnation that was hard to bear. One encounter with Jesus changed all that! She learned that it’s in believing, not doing, that we receive this great gift of His love and grace. As she's followed the Lord, He has taken car…

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Walking in Faith, Diana Homsi's Story 32:38

6M ago32:38

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Fear or faith? Diana Homsi has had plenty to fear. She has lived through war, cancer, heartache and more. But she has learned to put her trust in God, who has brought her through many trials. Listen as Diana and host Jodie Chiricosta share how God is a very present help in times of trouble. You will be encouraged to put your faith and trust in Him …

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New Year Bonus - Favorite album releases of 2023 41:08

6M ago41:08

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Send us a Text Message. Mike joins Matt and Sheryl as they each run through their favorite releases from 2023By Matt & Sheryl

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Accepted by God, Kathy Alex's Story 37:41

6M ago37:41

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From childhood Kathy Alex felt abandoned, unloved. But God had a different story for her. As she walked with Him, God affirmed her a heavenly identity, a daughter of the Most High God! When Kathy was again abandoned as an adult, her Heavenly Father provided for her every need, healed her heart and made her flourish in a spiritual family! Listen as …

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1980 Part 8 Frank Sinatra "Theme From New York, New York", Squeeze "Pulling Mussels From a Shell", Talking Heads "Once in a Lifetime", The Pretenders self-titled album & 1980 wrap-up 1:29:50

6M ago1:29:50

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Send us a Text Message. Mike joins Matt & Sheryl for the final episode of 1980 featuring Matt's final song pick, Frank Sinatra's "Theme From New York, New York", Sheryl's final song pick Squeeze "Pulling Mussels From a Shell", Mike's song pick Talking Heads "Once in a Lifetime" and album The Pretenders self-titled debut along with all of their near…

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God Still Has A Plan For You, Angela Haydel's Story 1:04:43

6M ago1:04:43

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Divorce is not the end. Our screw-ups don't cancel out God's love for us or mess up His plans. Angela Haydel knew God growing up, but she still sought validation from others, and it led to some heavy losses. But God didn't give up on her. He healed her and brought her back from the brink. Tune in as Angela and host Jodie Chiricosta spill the beans …

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Moms It’s Time to Gather and Pray! 38:29

7M ago38:29

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Mamas, you have a voice! In this time of societal decay, we can rise up like Esther and save not only a generation, but a nation. Just like Esther was appointed by God, we too are appointed “for such a time as this.” Join Laura Allred and host Jodie Chiricosta as they share the vision of A Million Women meeting at Washington, D.C. Mall on October 1…

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1980 Part 7 The English Beat "Mirror in the Bathroom" & Willie Nelson "On the Road Again" 1:06:16

7M ago1:06:16

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Send us a Text Message. Matt and Sheryl each pick a song from two very different music movements happening simultaneously, ska and the 2Tone label in the UK and country crossover hits and the Urban Cowboy movie in the US.

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Embrace Your New Season, Ruth’s Story 16:11

7M ago16:11

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A new season is here! Embracing new seasons involves more than just wishing for change. We must actively step onto that new path and make deliberate choices aligned with faith and purpose. Be inspired by the story of Ruth. You'll discover how the choices we make determine our future. God has good plans for us. It’s time to walk in them! Keywords: N…

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Treasure These Things, Mary’s Story 4:30

7M ago4:30

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We can miss so much! The holidays rush by, often blending memories together. That’s why it is crucial to pause and cherish each special moment, much like Mary treasured the miraculous events surrounding Jesus' birth. Take time to capture these precious moments. These treasures will serve as reminders of God's goodness and bring encouragement in the…

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What Can I Give Him? Inspirational Stories 14:47

7M ago14:47

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What can we possibly give God? Recognizing the gift of Jesus and the love God has shown us inspires a desire to express our gratitude and love in return. God has gifted each of us with special gifts to bless those around us. Listen as host Jodie Chiricosta shares how offering our hearts in worship is a beautiful way to honor and glorify God. Whatev…

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1980 Part 6 Ambrosia "Biggest Part of Me" & Robbie Dupree "Steal Away" & Yacht Rock 54:08

8M ago54:08

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Send us a Text Message. Matt & Sheryl continue to sail through 1980 as they work to narrow down the definition of Yacht Rock and add two Yacht Rock classics, Ambrosia's "Biggest Part of Me" and Robbie Dupree's "Steal Away" to the playlist.

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Divine Encounters in Ukraine, Lisa Stringer’s Story 45:07

8M ago45:07

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Should we go? That was the question Lisa Stringer had to answer upon receiving an invitation to minister in war torn Ukraine. Feeling complete peace, the answer was YES! Join Lisa and host Jodie Chiricosta as they talk about the divine encounters God had for her along the way. Hear stories of what God is doing in Ukraine and learn how you can pray …

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Grace For Each Season, Vickie Gaskin's Story 49:12

8M ago49:12

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Embrace God's presence in every season! That is a lesson Vickie Gaskins has learned well. From struggles with loss to moments of redemption and healing, Vickie's path underscores the profound impact of God's enduring love. Listen as Vickie and host Jodie Chiricosta share how you can find the beauty of grace and restoration in the midst of life's ch…

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Surprised By Revival, Mary Kemp Smith's Story 1:06:02

8M ago1:06:02

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What is revival really like? Mary Kemp Smith has experienced it personally. And she has seen revival sweep through her church. She did not know what to expect and it surprised her! Listen as Mary shares the transforming power of revival that led her to renewed energy and a deeper connection with God. When tragedy struck, Mary's deep reliance on God…

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1980 Part 5 Olivia Newton-John "Magic" & John Lennon "(Just Like) Starting Over" 1:07:05

8M ago1:07:05

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Send us a Text Message. Matt & Sheryl continue adding to the playlist with Matt's pick, ONJ's "Magic" from the box office flop turned cult classic movie Xanadu and Sheryl's second ex-Beatle pick from 1980, John Lennon's last statement before his untimely death "(Just Like) Starting Over.

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Thanksgiving Opens Amazing Doors, Personal Stories 13:42

8M ago13:42

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Gratitude is powerful! While the world considers gratitude simply a good mental health practice, the Bible clearly shows that thanksgiving and gratitude are keys to unlocking God's presence and experiencing His peace. Join Jodie Chiricosta as she shares the parallel between the Israelites' escape from Egypt and our nation's historical events; as we…

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God's Word Is True! Gloria Robbins' Story 38:08

9M ago38:08

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Do you really believe God’s Word? Do you believe it enough to obey it? Gloria Robbins does! She has seen God come through for her over and over again. As she has stepped out in faith and applied God’s Word, Gloria has experienced freedom from rejection, fear, unforgiveness and more! Her journey through cancer and later overcoming betrayal has convi…

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1980 Bonus episode producer Steve Lillywhite: Peter Gabriel, The Psychedelic Furs, U2, XTC 1:22:48

9M ago1:22:48

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Send us a Text Message. Matt and Sheryl continue their journey through 1980 focusing on producer Steve Lillywhite and his work on four groundbreaking albums in 1980: Peter Gabriel 3 (Melt), The Psychedelic Furs debut album, U2 Boy and Matt's album pick for the year, XTC Black Sea.By Matt & Sheryl

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Leaving Israel, the Land We Love, Kynada Boland's Story 32:49

9M ago32:49

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When Hamas attacked Israel on Oct 7th, Kynada Boland and her family were living in Jerusalem. Having just returned to Israel from a Sabbatical, they awoke to air raid sirens. Walking by faith through days of air raids and uncertainty, they leaned into their preparedness training. The Lord’s leading to evacuate was a painful one, but God directed ev…

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Here Is What You Can Do! Abigail's Story Plus More 19:41

9M ago19:41

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When bad things happen, what can we do? Especially when they are half a world away. It’s tough, isn't it? If we look to the Bible for answers, one thing stands above the rest – prayer. In this episode, we'll dive into some timeless stories from the Bible that illuminate the accessibility and incredible power of prayer. I'll share insights how praye…

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1980 Part 4 REO Speedwagon "Keep On Loving You" and Pete Townshend Empty Glass 59:41

9M ago59:41

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Send us a Text Message. 1980 continues with Sheryl's obvious album pick for the year, Pete Townshend's Empty Glass and Matt's song pick, REO Speedwagon's "Keep On Loving You".By Matt & Sheryl

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Peace Comes From Trusting God: Becky Van Valin's Story 45:12

9M ago45:12

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You can’t control everything. But many try! When Becky Van Valin’s circumstances grew beyond her control, she was overwhelmed with stress and panic. But this experienced therapist and speaker learned to put her trust in God, who controls it all. Becky shares her personal journey, addressing issues like perfectionism and conflict management in marri…

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Faith, Healing, and Sharing God's Love, Renee Hall's Story 52:26

9M ago52:26

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What happens when your facade crumbles? Renee Hall experienced fear, shame and confusion. But in the midst of grave trials, God drew her to Himself. Renee has overcome personal challenges, including having a miraculous healing experience, that moved her from a place of fear and control to one of faith and surrender. Her gratitude and unwavering fai…

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