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Becky Harling Podcasts
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On each episode, Shannon Popkin and her guest talk through one of the most interesting or astonishing stories (narratives) of the Bible, and how to live like that story is true. Think of each story like a container, filled with easy-to-retrieve truth. Each story gives you concrete ways to reject the lies, rehearse the truth, and share it with others. You're invited to open your Bible, drink in the story, and live like it's true! Shannon is the author of five books, and speaks regularly for C ...
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Daily wisdom and biblical principles for enriching your life with Dr. Bob Rhoden
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Luminous Voices invites you to a brilliant space where words illuminate the soul. Each episode delves into the heart of a remarkable individual, uncovering the singular, essential message they want to share with the world and with you. From renowned theologians to everyday saints, these luminaries offer a beacon of hope, a spark of inspiration, and a glimpse of the divine. Join us on this journey as we explore the depths of the human spirit and the power of light filled words. Tune in to Lum ...
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Episode #232: Stories of Loneliness with Becky Harling
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43:51Becky Harling joins us in our series of Stories of Loneliness with great perspective and practical advice on how to walk out of a season of being lonely. She’s full of wisdom on the topic because after “clarifying” season of cancer, God walked her through moving beyond elements causing her loneliness by dealing with the past. In this time of emotio…
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Cultivating Deeper Connection In A Lonely World - Week 1
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13:40Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling introduces a new book club season focused on the book 'Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World.' She discusses the epidemic of loneliness, the importance of community, and how our internal narratives can hinder…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, host Becky engages in a heartfelt conversation with Carol McCracken, who shares her journey of parenting a special needs child. Carol discusses the challenges she faced, including her son's ADHD and Asperger's syndrome, and the impact the…
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When You Get The Miracle but Forgo Gratefulness {Allison Brost}
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43:33When your heart is breaking, what does it look like to notice God's goodness? Can gratitude grow in the soil of deep grief? In this episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, I'm talking with Allison Brost—who lost a child—about how grief and gratitude can intertwine in the most unexpected ways. Listen in as we talk about the healing power of grat…
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Episode #231: Stories of Loneliness with Jen Brooks
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51:07As we continue to share Stories of Loneliness, we are delighted to have Jen Brooks as our guest. Jen has coped with loneliness starting from childhood, that grew to insecurity and her attempt to numb and deal with it on her own. That is, until she met Jesus and literally “shut the door” on her old self and walked onto a new path of healing. Through…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, host Becky Harling speaks with Amber Lia about the challenges of parenting, particularly focusing on managing anger, understanding triggers, and the importance of grace. Amber shares her personal journey of overcoming frustration as a mot…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, host Becky Harling engages in a heartfelt conversation with Linda Dillow, a best-selling author and mentor, about her new book, 'Hope for My Hurting Heart.' Linda shares her personal journey through pain, including her challenging childho…
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God Wants To Be The Answer To Our Desperate Prayers {Rachel Wojo}
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28:36What is the answer to your most desperate prayer? Could the answer to your complex situation actually be quite simple? Join us for part 2 of this episode on the Live Like It's True podcast, where Shannon and Rachel Wojo finish their conversation on the story of Hannah's complex prayer to the Lord. She is desperate. She is misjudged. And yet she see…
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Episode #230: Stories of Loneliness with Jennifer Wing
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55:27Today we had the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer Wing, who has been through some back to back seasons of loneliness mostly due to chronic fatigue and other unknown illnesses. Everyone has different reactions to hard times, and one of Jennifer’s was being angry at God. But instead of pretending to be fine, or not upset at God, Jennifer learned to…
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Finding Friendship in the Journey of Motherhood
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37:00Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling discusses the importance of friendships in parenting with guest Kristen Strong, author of 'Desperate Woman Seeks Friends.' They explore Kristen's personal journey of finding friends, the challenges of busyness in modern…
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Desperate Prayers: Finding God's Strength in Dark Times {Rachel Wojo}
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39:21Have you ever felt desperate in your times of trial or grief? Have you been mad or hopeless about your situation? Join us for part 1 of this episode on the Live Like It's True podcast, where Shannon interviews Rachel Wojo about the loss of her daughter and associated times of her desperately praying to the Lord. By looking at the story of Hannah in…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling and guest Jenni Lord discuss the critical importance of connection in parenting. They explore Jenni's personal journey into child advocacy, the impact of trauma on children, and the shift from control-based parenting to…
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We’re so excited to share this Bonus Episode about the upcoming NorthStar Women’s Conference and give you a chance to hear a little from our featured speaker, Kelly Minter, herself! Kelly is deeply passionate about teaching the Bible and believes it permeates all of life. AND she's coming to Northern Virginia to share about Cultivating Our Stories …
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Episode #299: Stories of Loneliness with Jess Ronne
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40:51Life is full of seasons, and in today’s episode we hear from Jess Ronne, who uses the four seasons to walk us through caregiving. Winter hits with the hard truth of a diagnosis, Spring shows up when we find our new normal, Summer blasts with a wave of intensity and change, but then Fall walks over with acceptance and sweet surrender. And in this su…
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Celebrating Family & Faith Around the Table
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22:34Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, host Becky Harling welcomes Trillia Newbell, author of 'Celebrating Around the Table.' They discuss the importance of family traditions, cultural heritage, and the role of food in connecting with loved ones. Trillia shares stories from he…
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Is Your Girl Excited About Her Bible & Her Purpose? {Dannah Gresh}
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43:41Does your girl know what her purpose is? Is she ready to take a stand for Jesus in a crazy-hair sort of way? If you're not sure and that sounds a little scary (for you and for her!), join me for a powerful conversation with Dannah Gresh. Dannah is passionate about helping your girl find her purpose by meeting a Person in the pages of her Bible. In …
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Warfare Parenting: A Battle for Our Children
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34:48Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, Becky Harling and Laine Lawson Craft discuss the concept of Warfare Parenting, emphasizing the importance of prayer, scripture, and connection in the journey of parenting, especially when dealing with prodigal children. They explore the c…
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Episode #228: Stories of Loneliness with Brenda Yoder
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46:09Here we are with another great episode in our series: Stories of Loneliness, with a fantastic guest: Brenda Yoder. Brenda is part of the 3rd largest Amish community in Shipshewana, Indiana, which has also been voted the number one midwest tourist destination in 2025. Why do so many people flock to this little pocket in northern indiana? Brenda shar…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling speaks with Brooke McLaughlin, founder of A Million Praying Moms, about the importance of prayer in parenting, especially for mothers of teenage sons. They discuss the challenges of navigating the teenage years, the sig…
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Discipleship: Passing the Beautiful Baton of Grace {Hunter Beless and Courtney Doctor}
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49:13What would change if you thought of discipleship as passing the baton of grace from one generation to the next? Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless have teamed up, not only to write a Bible study on Titus, but to model a Paul-and-Titus type friendship, rooted in discipleship. Join us as we discuss the relationship between Paul and Titus, the bad repu…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling speaks with Rachel Faulkner Brown, a widow who has experienced the loss of two husbands and has since founded the Never Alone Widows ministry. Rachel shares her journey of grief, healing, and finding love again, emphasi…
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Overwhelmed? Here's The Way Back To Vibrant Joy {Asheritah CiuCiu}
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44:48Have you lost your joy? Do you wake up tired and snap at your kids? Are you overwhelmed with all you must do? Asheritah Ciuciu, author and speaker, joins me for an honest conversation about how to live like it's true that Jesus's yoke is easy and his burden is light—especially if life feels exactly the opposite. Where else can I listen to this podc…
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Final Hope On The RIse Podcast With Dr. Bob Rhoden, Peter Englert, and Daniel Schultz
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45:22By Dr. Bob Rhoden
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Episode #227: Stories of Loneliness with Amy Tromba
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54:39This episode’s guest is our friend from this past summer’s bookclub! Last June we were chatting with Amy about the Mr. Roger’s book that we’d read and we just knew we had to get Amy on the podcast. Amy is full of fun energy and authentic truth. She spent years wrestling removing a deeply impacted UNtruth from her life; so truth really matters to he…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, host Becky Harling welcomes Trisha Goyer, a prolific author and mother of ten, to discuss the challenges and joys of parenting, particularly during the preteen years. Trisha shares her experiences with homeschooling, the importance of rea…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling speaks with Eryn Lynum about the importance of rest for mothers, the concept of Sabbath, and how to incorporate rest into family life. They discuss Eryn's personal journey with Addison's disease and how it has shaped he…
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When Your Giant Problem Looms, Worship Gives You Perspective {Donna Amidon}
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46:33When giant-sized problems pop up in your life, your feelings can't be trusted to guide you. Donna Amidon joins Shannon on the Live Like It's True podcast to talk about the story of Joshua and Caleb in Numbers 13 and 14. Learn how to choose worship to gain perspective and overcome your fear. Where else can I listen to this podcast? Go HERE to find t…
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Episode 226: Stories of Loneliness with Kristina Kotlus
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54:17In this new episode Katie and Julia continue to chat with guests, aka their new best friends, about times of loneliness. Kristina Kotlus joins them today to talk about her story when she discovered she had brain cancer and her journey of finding an, as she calls it “ an ‘Even If’ faith”. During this time filled with challenges (and so many blessing…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, Becky Harling and Arlene Pellicane discuss the complexities of marriage, emphasizing the importance of making conscious decisions to strengthen relationships. They explore family dynamics, the necessity of fun, and the value of embracing …
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling speaks with health and wellness coach Christine Trimpe about her journey to overcoming sugar addiction and achieving better health. Christine shares her personal story of struggling with weight, the impact of a busy lif…
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The Surprise of Unusual Kindness to Strangers in Need {Kristin Elizabeth Couch}
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44:19Have you ever been the recipient of kindness that was surprising or unusual in nature? How did that kindness cause you to respond? On today's episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Shannon is joined by author, Kristen Elizabeth Couch, to discuss Paul's journey from Acts 28, where he is shipwrecked, and thrown into an unknown territory with unk…
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Episode #225: Stories of Loneliness with Lauren Fernandez
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59:23Katie and Julia are excited to begin a theme of loneliness in this new season. Well, excited to be together chatting with new friends, not really excited that so many of us have had such hard and lonely times in our lives. It’s no coincidence that Katie and Julia are continuing to learn so much from one of their favorite podcasters/authors/teachers…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom Podcast, host Becky Harling engages with Justin and Trisha Davis, who share their insights on breaking the cycle of dysfunction in family dynamics. They discuss the importance of understanding relationships, the challenges of motherhood, and the s…
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Surrendering Control: A Mother's Challenge
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34:11Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of The Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling engages in a heartfelt conversation with author Cristina Wright about the challenges and emotional journey of launching children into adulthood. They discuss the importance of surrendering control, empowering kids to ma…
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How to Overcome Loneliness by Giving Up Control {Becky Harling}
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27:49What is making you feel lonely? Do you struggle to find an answer to this question and have you ever considered that it might be your need for control? Join us on this episode of Live Like It's True, where Shannon chats with author, speaker, and podcaster, Becky Harling, and continues the story of two sisters, Rachel and Leah, and learn about their…
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Episode #224: Katie Hawkins and Jennifer Stovall talk with Jessica about Overcoming Addiction
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1:00:20Katie sits down with a new GUEST host and previous guest, the lovely Jennifer Stovall to chat with their friend, Jessica. Jessica felt lost until she encountered Dana at a Rappahannock Regional Jail event where Dana shared her testimony. For the first time, Jessica heard that freedom was not just a possibility, but a reality she could embrace. Witn…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling engages in a heartfelt conversation with Asheritah Ciuciu, a bestselling author and speaker. They explore themes of motherhood, joy, and the nature of God, emphasizing the importance of delighting in Jesus amidst life's…
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The Truth About Envy and Your Loneliness {Becky Harling}
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32:31Have you ever considered that your envy of others may be causing you to also feel...lonely? Maybe your time spent on social media is actually causing you to feel more alone and less connected, like you'd hoped. Are you constantly comparing yourself to others and noticing a growing distance between yourself and those with whom you are comparing? Joi…
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Reading The Bible A New Way with Jason Williams of Saddleback Church
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15:03Transforming Lives: A Deep Dive into the 1 Million More Bible Initiative for Churches In this episode, Jason Williams, the Executive Pastor of Ministries at Saddleback Church, introduces the '1 Million More' initiative aimed at engaging an additional million people in the transformative power of God's Word. Jason discusses the benefits of communal …
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling engages in a heartfelt conversation with author Tessa Afshar. They explore themes of connection with God, personal testimonies of faith, the challenges of anxiety, and the importance of hospitality. Tessa shares her jou…
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Poetry Book Review with Lynn Wyvill In this episode we hear from Lynn as she walks us through her experience of finding God. She says, “God was present even when I wasn’t aware of it.” And when she looks back and all the steps, she can clearly see him guiding her closer and closer to him. She reminds us that in this speedy world of so much, it’s so…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World Have you ever thought about the Bible as God’s love letter to you? Join Becky and Rachael Adams as they have a conversation about biblical love and practical ways to live out love for others. Rachael’s newest book: Everyday Prayers for Love: Learning to Love God, Others, and Even You…
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Introducing Jesus: What Happened When He Assumed Authority {Rachel Jones}
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35:40Do I truly believe that Jesus has all authority over this world? If so, then why am I fretting? Why am I losing sleep? Why do I have this innate need for control? Rachel Jones joins me on the podcast to talk about the day Jesus's authority was challenged in the synagogue. And the shocking events that unfolded next will convince you that this world'…
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The Journey from Darkness to Light: One woman’s amazing story
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32:34Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World Kenza grew up in a Muslim household and practiced the pillars of Islam. Jesus appeared to her in a dream, and her life has never been the same. Join Kenza and Becky as they discuss the journey from darkness to light. The Three Enemies of Your Mental Health: Gain Lasting Victory Over …
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Astonishing Faith Is Like A Puppy, Begging For A Crumb {Erika VanHaitsma}
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36:07Have you ever thought to ask God for just a crumb? Have you considered that the smallest piece of God's mercy is extravagantly more than what you need? Join us on this episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, where Shannon is joined by Erika VanHaitsma, from "The Context and Color of the Bible" podcast, to hear about how Jesus is astonished by t…
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Happy New Year Episode #222: Out with the Old and In with the New!
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49:01Well here we are in 2025! And we are so excited to share with you a little bit of where we’ve been and where we are heading as a podcast! We’re wrapping up two themes from 2024: a season focusing on breaking free from addiction, and a mini Christmas season focusing on epic books to read and share. But what do we have in store for our listeners for …
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World In this episode of the Connected Mom podcast, Becky Harling shares heartfelt insights on motherhood, focusing on three essential gifts that mothers can give their children: being present, expressing gratitude, and praying for them. She emphasizes the importance of intentionality in r…
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Jesus: A Bettering Life Hack Or Satisfying Like Bread? {Felicity Carswell & Sarah Dargue}
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46:07Have you ever wondered how you can "come to Jesus," when you are living in the 21 century, and He is seated in heaven? Jesus said "come to me," but he spoke those words on a hillside in Israel more than 2,000 years ago. How do I come to him today? On today's episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Shannon is joined by Felicity Carswell and Sara…
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Get you copy of Cultivating a Deeper Connection in a Lonely World Are you a caregiver? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed? Join Becky and Jessica Ronne as they discuss caregiving with grace and grit. Jessica's book: Caregiving with Grit and Grace: 100 Days of Hope and Encouragement-Wisdom and Refreshment for Every Season of Life Jess Ronne is an…
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People Love Your Success, but God Just Loves You {Vera Schmitz}
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36:23What do people celebrate about you? Do they love your performance? Do they cheer you on for your successes? And what happens when you can't deliver what everyone expects? Vera Schmitz experienced this, after training for—but not going to—the Olympics. Learn how you, like Vera, can revel in God's love and grace for you, which has nothing to do with …
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