Best Liz Bullard Podcasts (2025)

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Divorce recovery: Author Loren Cribbs on finds 'Wings to Rise Above Divorce' 39:10

4d ago39:10

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In this episode of the Positively Joy podcast, Yvette Walker interviews Loren Cribbs, who shares her personal journey through divorce, the challenges she faced, and how she found healing and purpose through her faith and writing. Loren discusses the impact of her divorce on her self-worth and identity, the importance of community support, and her b…

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Divorce lessons: Owning your own stuff, dysfunction and healing 25:31

2M ago25:31

25:31

It's part two of our conversation with Dana Williams of Redeemed Identity. Do you think you can't find redemption after a breakup? Dana Williams speaks life into Christians who have divorced. She believes your identity in Christ redeems women, no matter the stage of their relationship. Dana has a life of lessons to share this week. Her website, Red…

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Dana Williams wants to help divorced women redeem their identities 24:03

2M ago24:03

24:03

Think you can't find redemption after a breakup? Dana Williams speaks life into Christian single, separated or divorced women. She believes your identity in Christ redeems you, no matter the stage of your relationship. Dana, a former wife of a pastor, has a life of lessons to share this week, and come back next week for part two of our interview. H…

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Lessons from leaving abusive marriages, with coach Liz Bullard 32:46

3M ago32:46

32:46

This week, therapist, coach, and author Liz Bullard returns to unpack the lessons from our latest guests, who shared faith and wisdom around leaving abusive marriages. Listen, subscribe, and like wherever you listen to podcasts, or subscribe and like our YouTube channel, where you can watch the entire episode. Miss the episodes we are talking about…

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Breaking free: Angela Chambers’ journey from divorce to hope 28:11

3M ago28:11

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Angela Chambers wore a mask to hide the pain of her marriage. When she walked out, she was looking for hope and another chance to find joy after abuse in her marriage. Her book, "Real Life, Real Hope" shares her story. I just want to tell you that there is hope for anyone out there who feels trapped in an abusive relationship. If you are in the US,…

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Finding God's healing after divorce and abuse 35:41

3M ago35:41

35:41

Michelle Ruddell is a survivor. She escaped a twice-abusive marriage and found healing after the death of her son, finding the love she needed from God. Today she is a speaker, an author and a daughter of the King. Here's Michelle's difficult but important story. Michelle's book, "Welcome to the Club - I'm Sorry You're Here" is available here. Lear…

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Lessons from My Divorce: Healing, Letting Go, and Moving Forward 9:09

4M ago9:09

9:09

Today's episode is short, but packed with important information. Today I explore some of the lessons I learned during my divorce. I hope they resonate with you. From understanding how to heal to knowing when to put down the burden. Next week we'll have a new guest and I'll tease who that is on social media this week. So if you aren't already follow…

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Relationship coach: Drop the guilt and shame and pick up gratitude 37:06

4M ago37:06

37:06

Relationship expert Melanie Yates and I unpack the wisdom of last week's guest, Amanda Schaefer. Schaefer, as you recall is the gratitude girl and woman at the well with two previous marriages. Yates and I talk about what we learned from the idea that gratitude is the only response to God's grace, and more. Melanie Yates’ Website: HappyJoyousAndFre…

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Gratitude Through Grace: Amanda Schaefer on Faith, Divorce, and Healing 33:07

4M ago33:07

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Get ready for some gratitude today with podcaster and writer Amanda Schaefer. She calls herself "the woman at the well" because of past marriages but she found Jesus in a unique encounter and never looked back. She and I talked during the season of gratitude, Thanksgiving, but like Amanda says, gratitude is the only response to God's grace, no matt…

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Divorce and relationships: Insights from a creative therapist 30:06

5M ago30:06

30:06

In this episode of the Positively Joy Podcast, host Yvette Walker and therapist Liz Bullard discuss the complexities of relationships and divorce, particularly within Christian circles. They explore themes such as procrastination, imposter syndrome, the importance of friendship in relationships, navigating difficult decisions, the role of faith and…

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Mom of three boys, Dawn Love's Journey Through Divorce 32:54

5M ago32:54

32:54

With a name like hers, Dawn Love found irony in her divorce. And as she said, there was a time when she was "broke, busted and disgusted." But this ministry leader leaned on God in trying times, even when the church around her was not always supportive. Listen to Dawn as she shares some wisdom on her marriage, divorce and her life as a single mom. …

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Find the Christmas spirit, even after divorce and loss 11:44

5M ago11:44

11:44

Some years people tell me they can’t find the Christmas spirit. Usually that's because of some pain or difficulty in their lives at the moment. The feeling of loss can be the same whether it's the heartbreak of divorce or actually losing a family member. And so I hope that today we can unpack this a little bit and talk about those feelings and how,…

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Divorce and single moms: 'Doing life without a man' 29:34

6M ago29:34

29:34

We're back with Amish-raised Sara Daigle in part two of her interview. In part one, we talked about her marriage and background, and today, we'll talk about the lessons she learned through her divorce and as a single mother. Stay with us until the end, as Sara drops some truth bombs you won't want to miss. Sara's blog Sara's books…

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Telling my story: Women can find joy and reclaim worth after marriage 12:11

6M ago12:11

12:11

This week, I want to unpack our stories about navigating relationships, faith, and the journey to rediscover joy. These are stories of resilience, heartbreak, and ultimately, transformation — not just for those who have faced trials in their relationships, but for anyone seeking hope and faith amid challenges. When we talk about difficult relations…

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New focus on marriage, divorce: Amish wife suffered in silence 34:33

6M ago34:33

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Sara Daigle is our guest in the first episode of a NEW focus on Christian women, marriage and divorce. Sara was raised in an Amish community and when she married, her history of obedience caused her to put up with a marriage that tolerated pornography. Her husband asked her to consider engaging in an open marriage, and she said no. But these trials…

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Escaping a cult transformed her life into a God storyteller 37:06

7M ago37:06

37:06

In the 40th and last episode of Season 5, Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch is a God storyteller. But her own ability to tell other women's stories on her podcast ministry, Altered Stories, comes from her history of being in a cult with her mother. She is retelling it in a book she's writing, and the journey is difficult. Listen as Mischelle shared memori…

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Positively Joy gets a new makeover and focus: Divorce and marriage 2:21

7M ago2:21

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We’re pivoting here at the Positively Joy podcast to a topic that many women will find incredibly relevant. Relationships. The Lord has put on my heart to talk about my own difficult divorce and journey back to joy, a journey where God was my everything. I remember how hard it was, and in these upcoming seasons we’ll get real and talk about the hur…

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Teen mom's journey to self-confidence through prayer 25:23

11M ago25:23

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Pamela D. Smith is a prayer warrior, who uses prayer not only to evangelize, and communicate and give glory to God, but to help her self-confidence. Pamela shares her story today of being a teen mom, and all the insecurity and doubt that came with her journey. But she loves her children and is so proud of them. Today Pamela teaches us what prayer i…

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Tracey Glenn finds peace at the most difficult times in life. 35:53

12M ago35:53

35:53

Tracey Glenn and her alter-ego character, Loretta, are a hoot. But don't be mistaken, they ARE strong Christians and love the Lord. She is an author, blogger, speaker, and searcher of biblical wisdom. Her book, "Gathering the Wayward Heart," is about what happens when life doesn’t turn out the way you planned. Listen to Tracey speak on joy and peac…

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Singer and author is bald but bold about her faith and her disease 38:48

12M ago38:48

38:48

Carol Chisholm is a writer and singer who has kept her baldness a secret from the world and even from her family. She has an autoimmune disease called alopecia that took away her hair and her self-esteem. But she took to heart the words of Psalm 139 that says we are all fearfully and wonderfully made! Now she is proud of her baldness, and her book,…

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Jerry Dugan goes Beyond the Rut to find faith, love and family 39:14

1y ago39:14

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Jerry Dugan of the Beyond the Rut podcast and ministry visits the show today. A military veteran, Jerry has a great message about listening to God, being obedient and loving his family. It's about time we had him on the show, and his message of finding faith certainly is relevant following the Memorial Day weekend.…

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Media graduate joins student ministry on OU campus 32:13

1y ago32:13

32:13

Recent graduate Allison England is starting a new career in ministry and media. The creative media production grad from the University of Oklahoma has joined a student ministry on campus to help disciple college students, a worthy vocation. But she needs your help. Tune in to this week's episode and learn directly from Allison why it's worth it. St…

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Christians should use faith in marriage and anxiety counseling 31:24

1y ago31:24

31:24

Couples aren't perfect and can have problems, so speaking to a marriage counselor can be a good idea. But what about incorporating your faith into exploring marital issues? Licensed Professional Counselor and Therapist Healey Ikerd says it's a natural, and that when picking a counselor who is Christian you should ask them to integrate their faith i…

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Perfectionism and pride don't belong in faith 29:29

1y ago29:29

29:29

Perfectionism, pride, imposter syndrome. It's something that Vivian Cumins has struggled with. Vivian is a writer, speaker, and podcast host. Her need to be perfect and in control led to an unbalanced lifestyle filled with work, stress, illness, and depression. Today, Vivian and I talk about how to rededicate our lives to the Lord and leave perfect…

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Beth Thorp loses her son, but crusades to help ill children 40:41

1y ago40:41

40:41

How can grief be about joy? Grief transforms when the death of a son turns into new lives for lots of other children. Beth Thorp, after the loss of her son, Mitchell, started a foundation with her husband. The foundation would go on to help other children with illnesses, diagnosed or not, find healing. Beth told me she was not ready to start down t…

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Married couple forgive husband's abuser to thrive 41:27

1y ago41:27

41:27

Today, our show is about forgiveness of the unforgiveable. I spoke to Mark and Jen Sowersby last year about their amazing marriage and his amazing testimony. Mark was abused for years by his mother's boyfriend. He grew up damaged and afraid. But as, he says, a perfect God helped him forgive his abuser, find a loving wife and forgive the nightmare. …

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Women can find 'Sacred Work' and be Christians and leaders 34:37

1y ago34:37

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I'm a career woman and a Christian creative, and there have been times when the two felt at odds. When I talked to our guest this week, author and leader Peggy Bodde, it seemed she felt my pain. Peggy has written a new book, titled "Sacred Work: A Christian Woman's Guide to Leadership in the Marketplace" and it was meant for me, and for many of you…

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Over 50 and not sure you're fabulous? 25:50

1y ago25:50

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Jen Hardy quotes St. Catherine of Siena when speaking about women over 50: “What is it you want to change? Your hair, your face, your body? Why? For God is in love with all those things and he might weep when they are gone.” Jen's Fabulous Over 50 podcast ranks high among aging and retirement podcasts. If you're almost 50 or over 50, listen and let…

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A Proverbs 31 woman works or stays home in service to family first 30:20

1y ago30:20

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It's Women's History Month and International Women's Day, so it's fitting to have Anna McLaughlin on the show! Anna is the founder of She Considers A Field, a women's ministry centered around the Proverbs 31 verse on what a good woman is. You can find Anna on her podcast, YouTube channel, and Facebook group of the same name. Anna talks about making…

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Overcoming loss and pain: One father's journey 47:16

1+ y ago47:16

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Clint Hatton has experienced as much pain as most people. But God has given him the task of sharing a message of being strong and courageous even in the darkest of times. "The pain in some form will be with us for the rest of our lives," Clint said. But that pain represents the love he has for his son, Gabriel, a pilot who died a tragic death. Afte…

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Divine disconnect: The spiritual risks of AI-generated Bible studies with Sharon Wilharm 28:36

1+ y ago28:36

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I'm concerned about using AI to write Christian teachings, and I'm not the only one. In this two-part episode, I'll talk with experts about whether we should use technology's latest tool to teach the Bible. In part one, Bible Storyteller Sharon Wilharm of All God's Women weighs in. The Gospel Coalition: "Should We Embrace or Evict AI in Churches?" …

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Author took a higher road and climbed out of depression 32:30

1+ y ago32:30

32:30

Non-religious people as well as Christians, can suffer from depression and suicide ideation. So everyone, listen up! Today's episode with Author D. Neil Elliott takes us down a path that might be different for regular listeners. We talk about depression and suicide, using language that some people, not necessarily Christian, can recognize and relat…

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Discover God's Purpose: Journey from Workaholic to Coach 28:15

1+ y ago28:15

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It's early in 2024 and we've been talking about life plans. Life coaches can help us get clarity. Last week we talked with coach Ann Visser about marriage, and this week we spend the episode with Karin Freeland, who coaches women about the workplace and when to exit. Karin and I have a lot in common, especially that unfulfilled feeling that you can…

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Life coach gives top tips for a successful Godly marriage 48:03

1+ y ago48:03

48:03

Ann Visser co-founded 4 Better 4 Ever with her beloved husband of 42 years. She has trained couples, young people, students, addicts in recovery, Christian women and professionals ... in the areas of communication, leadership, relationship, mindset and personal growth. We had such a good conversation on marriage and relationships that we ran a litt…

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Focus on prayer in this New Year throwback episode 4:48

1+ y ago4:48

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Going back into the archives, I promised to focus more on prayer in 2022 in this throwback episode. Did I do it? Well, I can say for sure I brought God into my daily life, but I still have some work to do on my prayer life. Talking to God is so important, and you - and I - should do it more often. I hope this inspires you! Some ways to put prayer f…

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Angel reads the Bible, again, and it’s the Christmas story 13:03

1+ y ago13:03

13:03

Years ago, Positively Joy featured the angelic voice of Angel McCoy from the podcast, Angel Reads the Bible. Angel has a beautiful family now and has been pretty busy. But I coaxed her to come back and do a reading from Luke, chapters 1 and 2 in these days leading up to Christmas. There is never a wrong time to hear the Christmas story, but now is …

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Forgiving a killer and healing your soul: Sarah Gregory 25:44

1+ y ago25:44

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This week, our conversation is about forgiveness, and it's a really unique episode. Could you forgive your grandmother's killer? Today's guest is Sarah Gregory, and her story is hard to fathom. She has forgiven the man who murdered her grandmother, but not only that, spent hours with him on death row the day he was executed. Her forgiveness wasn't …

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Christian and Mormon, Dallin Candlin is a man of compassion 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

36:48

I'm releasing some extra episodes now and until the end of the year. Last week we talked to Bible translator Brian Simmons, and later this week we'll hear about the joy of the Christmas season and Mary, the mother of God. Today, let's talk about compassion. Dallin Candland is a podcaster, poet and a man of compassion. He's also a Mormon, and we'll …

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Passion lead translator, Brian Simmons, had a darkness lifted by God 26:17

1+ y ago26:17

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Get ready for an incredible episode. In the early 1970s, Brian Simmons was a drug dealer on LSD but had what he calls a “radical” conversion. “I went from LSD to G.O.D. in one day,” he said. Part of the Jesus movement, he began memorizing scripture. Years later, after mission work in the rain forest of Central South America with his wife, Candace, …

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Alcohol-free living is a ministry for author and podcaster 36:42

1+ y ago36:42

36:42

Social drinking may be acceptable, especially during the holiday season. But for some, it's a problem that non-Christian alcohol programs can't help. Rose Ann Forte knows these problems first hand, and she wrote a book, a Christian program, and now, a podcast called "Say Goodbye and Imagine," for people interested in understanding what's possible w…

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Join a joy-seeking journey with author Christine Trimpe 31:07

1+ y ago31:07

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Author and speaker Christine Trimpe has inspired so many women to lose weight and treat their bodies as a temple since she shed more than 100 pounds. You may know her for that. But she is a strong Christian, and today we are going to talk about her award-winning Christmas devotional "Seeking Joy through the Gospel of Luke." It's a perfect read this…

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God equipped a woman born with a cleft palate for a miraculous life 33:55

1+ y ago33:55

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Born with a cleft palate here in America, Sue Corl has one of the most unusual testimonies I have heard in my conversations here on the Podcast. God equipped her with a mother who was a nurse with cleft palate experience, working in a hospital with expertise of her needs. You might say she was cursed, but Sue says she was blessed. And I agree. List…

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Halloween: A look at good and evil in pop culture 37:38

1+ y ago37:38

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Happy Halloween! Wait: I know some of you don't observe this and don't watch scary movies, and that's OK. But stay with us. The Rev. Dr. Leah Schade joins us once again to talk about how faith and good and evil is represented in pop culture. Today, we'll talk about the comedy "Good Omens" about angels and demons, and, yes, we'll talk about the sequ…

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Forgiveness and hermeneutics can help our spiritual understanding 41:35

1+ y ago41:35

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It's a two-fer today on the podcast! Join me in the retreat house at Promise Keepers 2023 conference, for a short chat on why forgiveness heals us. Then, listen to Johnathan Drayton and I talk about the topic of hermeneutics, which is Bible interpretation. We talk about how hermeneutics and understanding translations can help our spiritual understa…

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The Chosen, upcoming seasons and books that tell the life of Jesus 14:39

1+ y ago14:39

14:39

Today we speak to Katherine Warnock, Vice President of Original Content for the hit television series, "The Chosen." You know that I have talked to several members of the show, most notably Creator and Director Dallas Jenkins and his wife, Amanda. But did you know that there is more to the Chosen than the show? Katherine and her team are responsibl…

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Filmmaker talks about the startling statistics of youth mental health and suicide 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

29:34

Kyle Roberts is a videographer, stop-motion filmmaker and a feature filmmaker who loves God. His newest film, “What Rhymes With Reason” releases for one night on 10/10 World Mental Health Day nationwide, and tells the story of a group of friends on a journey of mental health awareness. Kyle said God was all in the making of this film, including the…

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Heart failure: Author has a divine detour to loving God with a broken heart 31:57

1+ y ago31:57

31:57

Author Lori Ann Wood's victory isn't done. She's a survivor of heart disease but the disease isn't cured. She lives every day, trusting God, and walking out the journey that she describes in her new book, "Divine Detour." It's a lesson we can all learn. "Divine Detour": Read more about her new book. Her website: Learn more about Lori Ann. Free reso…

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Navigating Climate Anxiety: Insights from Political Psych with Abby 40:28

1+ y ago40:28

40:28

In this episode of Coffee and Convos, I am joined by Political Psych with Abby. Together, we dive into the pressing issue of climate anxiety and its impact on our well-being. Abby sheds light on the significance of open discussions surrounding this topic, emphasizing the need for awareness and action. She also equips us with valuable tools to cope …

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God’s truth met Angie Baughman’s hard story. His truth won. 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

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Angie Baughman experienced God's faithfulness in the middle of her worst day. She and her family were in accident, and when she opened her eyes, God didn't promise that she or her kids would be OK. He promised He was with her. It was all she needed in that moment. Her ministry, Live Steady On, is an outgrowth of His faithfulness. Learn more at Live…

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’Rachel’s Song’ was a gift to a musician who wants to inspire 37:17

1+ y ago37:17

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Dave Combs had a song in his head, and flowed out through his fingers on the piano. He eventually named it, "Rachel's Song," and it has been played to audiences, large and small. Today Dave talks about the song, his faith, and how a little tune that God gave him has inspired thousands around the world. Dave Combs website, and hear "Rachel's Song." …

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