Best Cindy Thompson Podcasts (2025)

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A simpler life, a richer faith | with Cindy DeBoer 47:49

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Cindy DeBoer joins Stephanie to share her story of transformation—from living the American dream to pursuing a life of simplicity and deep faith. Cindy’s family motto sums it up best: “We chose to live simpler so that others can simply live.” Whether that means downsizing, shifting how you spend time, or offering your unique talents, the ultimate g…

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Episode 210: The Murder of Katrina Smith 1:38:39

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In late October of 2012 the sudden disappearance of Katrina Smith left an Illinois community reeling. As the days went on the search for her revealed troubling clues as to what had happened to her. Detectives in this case were confronted with many bizarre circumstances and possible suspects, but it would be the revelation of a shocking secret that …

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A vibrant prayer conversation with God | Messenger to Messiah, part 3 48:30

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For this third lesson in our series, Stéphanie Rousselle invites us back into the book of Malachi, exploring its lively conversation between God and the Israelites. She likens the dialogue to a "ping pong, tennis match" that embodies a series of question-and-answer exchanges, both from God and His people. This format inspires reflections on the nat…

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Breaking Barriers in Mental Health with Amber Thompson Snell (124) 35:14

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Little Give we sit down with Amber Thompson Snell, Co-Founder and CEO of Foundation Mental Wellness, to explore how a deeply personal journey led her to build a groundbreaking mental health platform that puts accessibility, affordability, and healing at the forefront. Amber shares how a desperate call from…

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Ep 6. Reimagining Plants with Tech, with Mari Carrasquillo 38:16

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Can AI and augmented reality really revolutionize the plant industry? In this bold and insightful episode of The Future Fit Edge, we sit down with Mari Carrasquillo, VP of Marketing at Costa Farms, to explore how she’s infusing cutting-edge tech into one of the most traditional industries—horticulture. With over 25 years of global marketing experie…

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Turtling, trust, and transformation: More of Jesus, less of me. 1:04:37

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This episode marks a milestone—400 episodes of Gospel Spice! In this special group conversation, Stéphanie Rousselle welcomes Angel Omoruan, Ros Evans, and Lindsay Sterious to reflect on God’s enduring goodness, the landscape of inner growth, and the beauty of vulnerability within Christian community. Stephanie and her friends reflect on the import…

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Episode 209: The Murder of Barbara Jean Horn 2:11:24

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In the late afternoon of July 12, 1988 the neighborhood search for four year old Barbara Jean Horn would end abruptly after the girl’s body was discovered completely washed and nude in a television box just over a quarter of a mile from her home. The hunt for the man that committed the horrific crime and the subsequent trials that would follow woul…

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Healing Through Harmony: How Emily Thorner Uses Music to Raise Global Consciousness (123) 30:25

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Send us a text Welcome to another heart-opening episode of Little Give. This week, I’m beyond excited to introduce you to a one-of-a-kind guest: Emily Thorner, an internationally trained opera singer turned transformational sound healer. Emily doesn’t just sing. She shifts frequencies, heals through vibration, and channels pure intention into sound…

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Exploring The Sympathizer, America's Forever Wars & Challenging Power w/ Author VIET THANH NGUYEN 1:02:34

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“What I've discovered as a writer is that fear is a good indicator that there is a truth. To speak the truth in a society is oftentimes an act that requires some courage. Those processes of being an other for me in the United States were obviously very fundamental to shaping who I am as a person and as a writer. It was very difficult to undergo, bu…

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God, what do I do? Finding confidence in uncertain times | with Katie Reid 42:20

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Stephanie Rousselle welcomes back author and speaker Katie Reid. They dive into practical faith lessons rooted in Katie’s Bible study, God, What Do I Do?, which explores the first five chapters of Judges—a book that surprisingly offers deep insights for navigating life’s uncertainties. Transitions—graduations, moves, empty nesting—often prompt us t…

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On Borges, Gore Vidal, Robert Frost & The Writing Life with Author & Filmmaker JAY PARINI 30:47

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“Poetry is the prince of the literary arts to me. It's at the very top because it's language refined to its apex of memorability. I am interested in poetry as memorability and poetry as something you live by. These are the words you live by. These words stay in your brain and guide your life. That's what I am interested in. My memoir slash autofict…

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Empowered to Thrive: How Jen Rafferty Helps Educators Rewrite Their Stories (122) 33:56

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Send us a text In this powerful and deeply human episode of Little Give, we catch up with Jen Rafferty, former teacher turned CEO and founder of Empowered Educator. Jen shares her journey from burnout and hidden pain to building a life rooted in emotional intelligence, intentionality, and impact. We dive into how slowing down, shifting your mindset…

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Embracing divine conviction to grow in faith | Messenger to Messiah, part 2 46:02

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Welcome to our journey through the book of Malachi, and specifically, lesson two of this six-part series. This lesson focuses on the challenging question, how do we respond when God confronts us with uncomfortable truths? Malachi's message wasn't easy for the Israelites who received it, as God accused them of despising Him. The crucial question we …

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Rewiring the Mind and Healing Relationships with Azadeh Atzberger (121) 34:00

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Send us a text On this episode of Little Give, host Cindy talks with Azadeh Atzberger, a couples counselor, bestselling author, and founder of Power Within Publishing. Azadeh shares how she overcame trauma and addiction to help others transform their lives through mindset work, relationship healing, and book publishing. Learn how simple changes in …

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Episode 208: The Eastburn Family Murders | A Chance Encounter 2:00:53

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In the second part of our two part series on the Eastburn family we will cover the suspect and the subsequent court hearings that will follow. Please be advised that this episode contains sexual assault and crimes against children. Sponsors: Greenlight Start your risk free greenlight trial today at greenlight.com/tcc IQ Bar IQBAR is offering our sp…

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Meet the God you need to know for daily Spirit-led living | with Margaret Feinberg 54:09

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Stephanie welcomes back author Margaret Feinberg to explore Margaret’s journey to better understand and personally experience the Holy Spirit, and share insights about how God’s Spirit works in our everyday lives. Margaret’s new book, "The God you need to know” invites us into a deep dive in the Person and Work of God’s Holy Spirit. Many people thi…

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Healing Financial Wounds: Connie Davis’ Mission to Empower Survivors (120) 29:30

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Little Give, host Cindy welcomes Connie Davis, founder of the Inspire World Foundation. Connie shares her remarkable journey from corporate America to the front lines of advocacy and healing, supporting survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and financial trauma. Discover how Connie and her tea…

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The timeless relevance of God’s Word for our generation | Messenger to Messiah, part 1 59:26

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Welcome to "Messenger to Messiah," our exploration of the timeless message of Malachi on the Gospel Spice podcast. In this first lesson of our six-part series, Stephanie Rousselle, our teacher, walks us through the timely relevance of the Book of Malachi for our contemporary generation. Our series aims to dive into the intricacies of Malachi's mess…

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Building Worth and Confidence in Young Women with Nellie Harden (119) 34:40

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Little Give, we sit down with Nellie Harden, a devoted mother of four daughters, former marine mammalogist, and passionate advocate for building self-worth, confidence, and esteem in young women. Nellie shares her personal journey of navigating a family health crisis and reflecting on the challenges she f…

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Episode 207: The Eastburn Family Murders | Discovery 1:18:01

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On Mother's Day 1985, a call came into the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department that neighbors had not seen a mother of three, nor her three children in days. When they had gone to check on the welfare of the family, they could hear the youngest of the daughters crying. When they had looked through her window, they saw the toddler alone, wailing,…

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Restore hope and connection in marriage and other key relationships | with Ann and Dave Wilson 53:45

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Stéphanie welcomes Ann and Dave Wilson, the hosts of global ministry and syndicated radio show FamilyLife, to discuss key insights from their decades of marriage and ministry. The title of their new book says it all: "How to speak life to your husband when all you want to do is yell at him." What if one small shift—like choosing encouragement over …

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An Actor Prepares - SHARON LAWRENCE on Crafting Complex Characters - Highlights 20:42

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“I would encourage you, as I do if you're an actor, to know your own equipment, know your own psychology, and use the great teachers that are synthesized in my favorite teacher's book, Moss, who I studied with later. There is a book called Intent to Live that distills down Uta Hagen, Stella Adler, Bobby Lewis, and Stanislavski. The great teachers a…

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From Fitness to Healing: Ramona’s Journey to Empower Women Through Trauma Recovery(118) 31:36

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Little Give, we welcome Ramona Kossowan from Alberta, Canada, a personal empowerment coach, gentle trauma release practitioner, and wellness advocate. Ramona shares her deeply personal journey from working in natural health to owning a fitness studio and ultimately stepping into her passion: helping women…

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SHARON LAWRENCE on Acting, Activism & The Art of Transformation 1:02:31

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“That transformation was key to my next step as an artist, to knowing that's what acting is. It isn't just posing; it isn't just being a version of yourself in a way that was free. Performing wasn't just performing; it was transforming. I think that artists find that in many different ways, and as actors, there are many ways into that. I would enco…

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Childhood, Creativity & the Stories that Define Who We Are with MEGAN ABBOTT - Highlights 16:23

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“I think that it all goes back to childhood. I’ve always really been writing about family. I suppose we always are. I do think that it is the original wound, and it's where we are kind of wired and built from those early years. So I think every other relationship just replicates that. It's very natural for me to go there, I suppose because the feel…

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Exploring Family Dynamics & Fierce Female Friendships with Novelist MEGAN ABBOTT 49:59

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“I always say to young writers, you need to put your heart on the page. Don't worry about being like anyone else. I would say that foremost, in any of the arts, it is self-expression at its core. I don't buy rules or a set criteria or a static criteria. I don't believe in any of that. I think the most exciting talents are kind of inexplicable. You …

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Pentecost: Cycles of Harvest, Holiness, and Hope 45:44

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Stephanie invites you today to spice up your faith by exploring unexpected connections between two great feasts. She dives deep into the intertwined celebrations of Pentecost in the Christian tradition, and Shavuot in the Jewish faith. Both festivals are celebrated 50 days post-Easter and Passover respectively, and invite us to reconnect with theme…

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Energy, Angels, and Empowerment: A Conversation with Sallyann Martinez of Heaven’s Light Wellness(117) 30:53

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Send us a text In this transformative episode of Little Give we welcome Sallyann Martinez, founder of Heaven’s Light Wellness. With over 40 years of experience in intuitive guidance, energy healing, and spiritual empowerment, Sallyann shares her powerful journey from the corporate world to full time healer. Discover how she helps clients across the…

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Episode 206: Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman | Solved 2:05:09

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The history of Craig County Oklahoma is filled with stories of sadness and chaos. Today we will be discussing another time that blood was spilled on the dirt of Craig County, but this time there was no massive conflict or war, this was an entirely different kind of modern tragedy for two families in late December of 1999. It was an exciting time, n…

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Ep 5. Curiosity Fuels Reinvention with Tonya Jackson 36:32

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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Tonya Jackson, Chief People Officer at Lexmark and a driving force in tech industry transformation. With an impressive journey spanning over three decades in R&D, supply chain, and HR, Tonya shares her unique approach to leading large-scale organizational change and building impactful HR-business partner…

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Choosing joy over fear and pessimism when life feels heavy | with Nicole Zasowski 43:49

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Have you ever lived in a mindset where you're basically waiting for the other shoe to drop, hope feels impossible or too dangerous? It can feel safer to fly low, embrace pessimism and cynicism and think, “if life turns out half as bad as I imagine, then at least I'll be ready for it.” That's the kind of mindset Stephanie had when she was younger. S…

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From Rock Bottom to Business Mentor: Darlene Oliver’s Journey to Empowering Women Entrepreneurs (116) 19:10

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Little Give, meet Darlene Oliver—entrepreneur, author, and passionate advocate for helping women and moms build thriving home-based businesses. Darlene opens up about her powerful journey from personal and financial crisis to launching a successful business with her twin sister. She shares valuable insigh…

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This is what the future of media looks like | Hamish McKenzie 10:58

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What if the polarizing mess of social media, clickbait headlines and addictive algorithms isn't a breakdown of media but a transition to something better? Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie explores how independent creators are growing a new media "garden," where trust beats engagement metrics and audiences matter more than ads. Learn why clicking …

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This is what the future of media looks like | Hamish McKenzie 10:58

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What if the polarizing mess of social media, clickbait headlines and addictive algorithms isn't a breakdown of media but a transition to something better? Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie explores how independent creators are growing a new media "garden," where trust beats engagement metrics and audiences matter more than ads. Learn why clicking …

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The catastrophic risks of AI — and a safer path | Yoshua Bengio 14:49

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Yoshua Bengio — the world's most-cited computer scientist and a "godfather" of artificial intelligence — is deadly concerned about the current trajectory of the technology. As AI models race toward full-blown agency, Bengio warns that they've already learned to deceive, cheat, self-preserve and slip out of our control. Drawing on his groundbreaking…

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The catastrophic risks of AI — and a safer path | Yoshua Bengio 14:49

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Yoshua Bengio — the world's most-cited computer scientist and a "godfather" of artificial intelligence — is deadly concerned about the current trajectory of the technology. As AI models race toward full-blown agency, Bengio warns that they've already learned to deceive, cheat, self-preserve and slip out of our control. Drawing on his groundbreaking…

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How do I cultivate my spiritual heart? 43:11

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What is wisdom? What is righteousness? Who are the primary role-models in wisdom and righteousness in the Old Testament, and how do they point us to Christ? As we conclude our last episode in our Gospel Spice Proverbs series, Stephanie invites us to take a final look at what righteousness and wisdom truly are, and then we will gaze at the Face of H…

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How to make climate stories impossible to ignore | Katherine Dunn 9:46

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In environmental reporting, “it's not always about the big climate story,” says journalist Katherine Dunn. She challenges newsrooms to rethink how they cover climate change, connecting to the things readers love — whether that’s jobs, football or even a good mango — with three actionable tips for making overlooked stories irresistible.…

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How to make climate stories impossible to ignore | Katherine Dunn 9:46

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In environmental reporting, “it's not always about the big climate story,” says journalist Katherine Dunn. She challenges newsrooms to rethink how they cover climate change, connecting to the things readers love — whether that’s jobs, football or even a good mango — with three actionable tips for making overlooked stories irresistible.…

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Discovering the Leader Within: Angilie Kapoor’s Journey from Healthcare to Global Impact (115) 27:48

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Little Give, Cindy Witteman sits down with Angilie Kapoor, founder of Oversight Global and a true champion of conscious leadership. Angilie shares her transformative journey from a 20-year career in healthcare to becoming a global coach and mentor for women, empowering them to unlock their full potential.…

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Episode 205: The Murder of Cindy Thompson 1:19:06

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On a cold February night in Pontiac Michigan the dream an expecting mother would have to one day hold her son would be ripped from her when she was brutally murdered in her bedroom. The suspects would be plentiful because many had the opportunity, but this case would come down to who had the motive to murder.\ Patreon.com/truecrimecouple Sponsors: …

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What if the climate movement felt like a house party? | Matthew Phillips 8:34

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You’re invited into a bold new vision for the climate movement — a space of trust and honesty, where artists inspire action and everyone has a role to play. Social impact leader Matthew Phillips explores how shared purpose and imagination can revive the fragmented approach to climate action and unlock the power of collective momentum.…

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What if the climate movement felt like a house party? | Matthew Phillips 8:34

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You’re invited into a bold new vision for the climate movement — a space of trust and honesty, where artists inspire action and everyone has a role to play. Social impact leader Matthew Phillips explores how shared purpose and imagination can revive the fragmented approach to climate action and unlock the power of collective momentum.…

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Building Bridges, Breaking Cycles: Personal Stories of Healing, Social Justice & Activism 12:59

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How do our personal relationships affect political movements and activism? What can we learn from Native American tradition to restore ecological balance? How can transforming capitalism help address global inequality and the environmental crisis? DEAN SPADE (Author of Love in a F*cked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell T…