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When The Cleats Come Off
Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Body: Body Mirroring, Gratitude & Visualization with Mental Performance Coach, Amanda Schaefer
In this episode, Ashley sits down with mental skills coach, Amanda Shaefer, to explore three science-backed tools that can transform your mental game: body mirroring, gratitude, and visualization.You’ll learn how to build stronger connections through body language, rewire your brain through gratitude, and mentally prepare for success before it even happens.Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, this conversation will help you play — and live — with more focus, confidence, and calm.🧠 What You’ll Learn: • How body mirroring builds trust and confidence • The science of gratitude and...
2025-11-12
53 min
Conversations & Connections with Sandee Macgregor
Holy Plot Twists with Amanda Schaefer
Amanda Schaefer is a podcast host, award-winning author, and speaker. She carries with her the goodness of looking through a lens of gratitude. The “A Cup of Gratitude” podcast is global, reaching over 123 countries and 3000 cities. As a speaker, Amanda teaches the Bible while challenging audiences to live the way God intends. She has a way of making scripture come alive through everyday examples. Amanda’s books include “Crumbled, A Place for Broken People,” “Daily Instaration,” and “Holy Plot Twists: God is Still Writing Your Story.” She is a contributing author of “Life Changing Stories,” “One Chance, One Dance, Don’t Miss the Moments i...
2025-10-17
59 min
Raising Competitors: Equipping Parents to Build Grit, Character and Leaders in Youth Sports and Life
We Are More Than What We Play with Fearless Fast Pitch's Amanda Schaefer
Originally aired in March 2023.In this episode, Jake Thompson welcomes Amanda Schaefer, founder of Fearless Fast Pitch, to discuss the crucial topics of athlete identity, self-talk, and actionable strategies for parents to help their young athletes develop strong mental skills. Amanda brings her unique perspective as a former athlete, coach, and parent of three young kids. The episode is packed with actionable advice, personal stories, and practical tools for both parents and athletes.Connect with Amanda on Instagram or on her Fearless Fast Pitch website FearlessFastPitch.com.To listen to the Comp...
2025-09-27
25 min
Behold-Her Beauty with Deborah Rutherford
Welcome to the Chair with Amanda Schaefer
Welcome to my Summer Series to cultivate beauty in your soul, mind, and body. Today we have a lovely guest author, podcaster, and speaker Amanda Schaefer.Receive your Free PDF Resource: A Summer To Cultivate Beauty🎙️ Dive into an inspiring conversation with Amanda Schaefer as she shares her journey of faith, beauty, and holy plot twists. 📚✨ Discover how her latest book, "Holy Plot Twists: God is Still Writing Your Story," encourages us to see God's hand in our stories. #Faith #HolyPlotTwists #BeholderBeauty #Testimony #Podcast #GodsStory #FaithJourneys #AmandaSchaeferWe’re also doing a book giveaway of...
2025-07-31
1h 04
Challenges Won't Stop Me
122: Peace Is a Person: a strategy interview with Amanda Schaefer
Amanda Schaefer joins me again to discuss a strategy she relies on when challenges intersect her path.She believes peace and listening to God's voice are intricately interwoven.Amanda shares how we must know the identity of each of the voices we hear: our own voice, God's voice, the voice of the world, and the voice of the enemy.She gives an overview of her newest book, Holy Plot Twists: God Is Still Writing Your Story. It's available on Amazon!Notable quotes:* "These circumstances are temporary, but your identity...
2025-05-01
26 min
Audacious Faith
Living in Gratitude: Amanda Schaefer on Presence, Purpose & Pouring into Others | Episode 138
In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by Amanda Schaefer—author, speaker, and host of the global podcast A Cup of Gratitude. Amanda shares how cultivating consistent time with God has shaped her life and empowered her to be a blessing to others. We talk about the heart behind her ministry, the importance of seeing life through a lens of gratitude, and the ripple effect that comes when we live with intentionality and faith.If you’ve ever wondered how daily time with God can transform your purpose and impact the lives around you, this episode will speak right to you...
2025-04-30
41 min
Challenges Won't Stop Me
121: A Doorway of Hope: childhood trauma & chronic illness didn't stop her with Amanda Schaefer
Today's guest is Amanda Schaefer. She is the host of A Cup of Gratitude podcast and a speaker. She's also the author of several books, including her newest release titled "Holy Plot Twists: God Is Still Writing Your Story."Amanda's fought to overcome numerous challenges throughout her life. She knows that Jesus is always the dorrway of hope. She wants you to know it too.Notable quotes:* "I wasn't even wrestling it out with God. I didn't think about God. I didn't t...
2025-04-29
24 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 9 - Episode 17 - Special Episode - Holy Plot Twists; God is Still Writing Your Story
This week on the "A Cup of Gratitude" podcast, we're having a special episode where I share with you about my new book, "Holy Plot Twists." This book is an overflow of the podcast. God led me to share vulnerable and pivotal times in my life when He came in and worked things out for good, when He turned things around and made them usable. God can take the sharpest, most broken pieces and put them back together in a way that allows us to reach others with our story. I've realized that the way we go into...
2025-04-28
14 min
Fierce Calling
Embracing Life’s Journey with Gratitude & Joy with Amanda Schaefer
Welcome back to another uplifting episode of Fierce Calling! I’m your host, Doris Swift, and today we have a special guest joining us—Amanda Schaefer. Amanda is an inspiring author, speaker, and host of the popular podcast “A Cup of Gratitude.” In this episode, Amanda shares her incredible transformation journey through faith, joy, and gratitude. From encountering Jesus in her home in a powerful way, to using her podcast to spread the gospel during the pandemic, Amanda’s story highlights the power of choosing gratitude and finding joy even in difficult times. Amanda shares about the...
2025-03-11
00 min
Fierce Calling
Embracing Life’s Journey with Gratitude & Joy with Amanda Schaefer
Welcome back to another uplifting episode of Fierce Calling! I’m your host, Doris Swift, and today we have a special guest joining us—Amanda Schaefer. Amanda is an inspiring author, speaker, and host of the popular podcast “A Cup of Gratitude.” In this episode, Amanda shares her incredible transformation journey through faith, joy, and gratitude. From encountering Jesus in her home in a powerful way, to using her podcast to spread the gospel during the pandemic, Amanda’s story highlights the power of choosing gratitude and finding joy even in difficult times. Amanda shares about the...
2025-03-11
00 min
Shaped by Faith with Theresa Rowe
Amanda Schaefer - A Cup of Gratitude
I'm thrilled to welcome Amanda Schaefer from A Cup of Gratitude as my special guest on Shaped by Faith! Amanda has an incredible heart for encouraging others to find joy and purpose in everyday moments. We’ll be diving into her powerful journey of faith, gratitude, and how we can live with a deeper sense of God’s presence in our lives.Tune in for an uplifting conversation you won’t want to miss!You can listen to the full interview LIVE 8 AM CT Friday, Saturday and Sunday on WOMI Owensb...
2025-02-14
26 min
POSITIVELY JOY: Healing Hearts After Divorce
Gratitude Through Grace: Amanda Schaefer on Faith, Divorce, and Healing
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 matter what time of year, or whether its in the middle of divorce, grief or loss. It must be intentional. Listen to A Cup of Gratitude podcast Amanda's website and resources
2025-01-20
33 min
Finding God in Our Pain
The Transformative Power of Gratitude, with Amanda Schaefer
Summary: *The conversation discusses the power and simplicity of gratitude as a spiritual discipline. *Gratitude is seen as a choice and a discipline that can lead to transformation and intimacy with God. *Practicing gratitude can rewire the brain's neural network to focus more on positive aspects. *Simple daily practices, such as acknowledging things to be grateful for, can cultivate gratitude. *Gratitude can combat negative emotions like fear and anxiety, promoting peace. *Engaging with biblical teachings, like Philippians 4:8, can help maintain a posture of gratitude. *The discussion emphasizes the importance of intimacy with...
2025-01-15
1h 09
Real Life Runners with Angie and Kevin Brown
392: Using Mental Skills to Restart a Fitness Journey with Amanda Schaefer
In this engaging episode, we welcome Amanda Schaefer, a mental performance coach and former college athlete who shares her transformative health and fitness journey. Amanda discusses shifting her priorities from being a busy mom to reclaiming her health and strength through disciplined gym visits and mental training. She delves into the challenges of overcoming negative self-talk, the importance of process-based goals over outcome-based goals, and the power of curiosity in exploring new fitness avenues, including running.We also emphasized the significance of self-awareness, standing in one's power, and taking small, consistent steps towards long-term health and fitness...
2025-01-02
1h 01
Positioned for Purpose Conversations with Colette Marie
Positioned for Purpose:God Is In The Story with Guest Amanda Schaefer
Send us a textOn today’s episode with special guest Amanda Schaefer, our conversation was focused on seeing God through the fabric of our story. As this year comes to a close, our focus can sometimes be on the pain we endured and maybe wondering where is God. Amanda reminded us that there is purpose in the pain and God will use our story for His glory. Ultimately we are serving God in servin others and as He heals you, He will use your difficult broken things and connect us to each oth...
2024-12-19
32 min
Biceps After Babies Radio
325: Raise Your Kids To Be Okay With People Not Liking Them with Amanda Schaefer
Send us a textI have another fantastic guest joining the podcast today. Please welcome my friend Amanda Schaefer, a Mental Skills Performance Coach who specializes in helping kids, especially athletes, build confidence and perform at their best. Amanda emphasizes the importance of building resilience in children, teaching them that seeking universal approval is neither realistic nor necessary for their happiness and self-worth. She shares practical strategies, personal anecdotes, and expert insights on fostering a healthy self-image, encouraging authentic self-expression, and navigating social pressures. Tune in to learn how to raise confident, well-adjusted children who are comfortable...
2024-06-18
43 min
Conversations & Connections with Sandee Macgregor
Seasons of Motherhood Episode 18: Cultivating Gratitude with Amanda Schaefer
It's easy to feel gratitude when things are going well, but it takes a lot of faith (and practice!) to cultivate gratitude during challenging times. In this episode, Amanda Schaefer and I discuss the practice of finding gratitude and leaning on God, even when it's hard to do. Amanda Schaefer is the founder and host of A Cup of Gratitude by Amanda Schaefer, a podcast that takes an honest look at how gratitude can change absolutely everything…as long as you’re willing to work towards it! For more talks like this, check out Amanda's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com...
2024-05-24
29 min
Democracy on the Move
Amanda Taylor
Amanda Taylor drops by to discuss her campaign to represent District 103 in the Missouri House of Representatives. The House currently has a Republican "super-majority," so Amanda, running as a Democrat, has her work cut out for her. We discuss her main campaign issues, what she hopes to accomplish as a state legislator, and the current state of politics in Missouri and the rest of the nation. The day's issues may seem epic and impossible, but we break them down over this hour-long podcast, providing interesting discussion sprinkled with a bit of humor. You can find more information...
2024-05-12
58 min
The Fearless Warrior Podcast
036: I Struggled in College: What I Wish I Knew with Coach AB
Our podcast episode this week features our very own Coach AB! Amanda Schaefer is a former collegiate pitcher and founder of Fearless Fastpitch. In this episode she shares her journey through high school and college softball and how her experiences pushed her to embark on a mission to teach other athletes mental skills.Episode Highlights:How Coach AB discovered mental skillsHow resiliency helped her through the death of her fatherWhat mental skills she used in her own softball careerThe difference between superstitions and mental skillsReady for your athlete to learn these Mental...
2024-04-17
46 min
The Fearless Warrior Podcast
022: Cultivating Champions on the Diamond with Amanda Scarborough
Amanda Scarborough is an ESPN softball analyst and founder of Pitching Angel. She joins us this week to share her story and insights about what it takes to be a top-tier pitcher. From dealing with intense pressure to finding therapeutic solace in writing, Amanda delves into her personal journey, sharing how she became an inspiration for pitchers everywhere.In this episode, Amanda talks about the emotional roller-coaster athletes ride during their careers, emphasizing the importance of parental support and the space to voice their struggles. We also celebrate the resilience it takes to bounce back from setbacks, a...
2024-01-10
33 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Finding Gratitude in Every Part of the Story
This week, I speak with Darcie Fuqua, a Business Analyst, Auburn Grad (War Eagle!), Christian blogger, and mental health advocate. She is from the deep south of Alabama, where she resides with her husband, two energetic, fun-loving boys, her beautiful niece Amanda, and her dog named Cinnamon. She loves sinking her toes in the sand, cuddling with her boys, and having great conversations over a table of good food. You can read more of her writing on her website and connect with her on Facebook and Instagram. Check out Darcie’s l...
2024-01-08
1h 14
A Cup of Gratitude
Special Episode 2 - Christmas Break Series - Season 6 - Episode 24
This week, we take a look at your heart on Special Episode #2 of the Christmas Break series on A Cup of Gratitude. This is a busy season, but we must keep our eyes on Jesus - More than any other time we can be distracted by busyness during the Holidays, we must choose to keep our focus on the KING - Jesus gives everything for us to be reborn and we must set aside all of the worldly things at this time of the year to remain in Him - Isn’t it ironic that the time we ce...
2023-12-11
28 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Special Episode 1 - Season Six - For Such a Time as This
This week on A Cup of Gratitude podcast, my gift to you for the Holidays begins with the very first of four Special Episodes. This week, we delve into who you are and what God has planned for you in such a time as this. I share the story of Queen Esther. I look deeply at the meaning of our names and share a personal revelation from God as I was healing from trauma and experiencing God’s grace. This episode is where the Bible meets my story and your story, too! God uses our growth to propel us...
2023-12-04
23 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 6 - Episode 23 - Finding Gratitude Singing His Praises
This week I speak with Singer/songwriter Amanda Nolan who had a passion and drive for music since she could remember. She has been creating music since she was 11 years old and hasn’t stopped since. Her music and life changed when she found herself in the lowest moment of her life struggling with severe anxiety and OCD. Through that moment a light came shining through and she met Jesus. Since then the Pennsylvania native has dedicated her life and music to bringing people to Jesus. Amanda wants to show the world how Jesus can take your worst mo...
2023-11-27
1h 04
When The Cleats Come Off
Gaining the Mental Edge as a Hitter - Recording from “The Fearless Warrior Podcast” w/ Mental Performance Coach, Amanda Schaefer
I recently was a guest on my good friend, Amanda Schaefer’s, BRAND NEW show called The Fearless Warrior Podcast and we pulled back the curtain about what to do when we find ourselves burnt out, some of our favorite mental skills to teach, how to basically “hack” confidence, the incredible role our families played in our careers and so much more! She was gracious enough to let me re-air this episode on my podcast for you to enjoy and I sure hope you do! Listen to The Fearless Warrior Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
2023-10-18
54 min
The Love Offering
A Little Cup Goes a Long Way with Amanda Schaefer
“Is your cup half empty or half full?” How would you answer that question today? Better yet, “What is in your cup?” Amanda Schaefer, from A Cup of Gratitude, is on the show today, sharing how she takes the time to stop and see the good around her. She is reminding us to fill our cups with the living water Jesus provides and overflow as we pour out to the empty cups around us. Connect with Amanda:www.acupofgratitude.orgwww.instagram.com/acupof_gratitudeSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christia...
2023-08-15
34 min
A Season of Caring Podcast
Respond Instead of React and Be Prepared: Stories of Hope by Amanda Schaefer
Send us a textRayna Neises, your host, talks with Amanda Schaefer. Amanda is an author, speaker, and podcast host. Having majored in dramatic writing at New York University, she would never have imagined using everything she learned there to create a Christian podcast that has a worldwide audience. Amanda’s goal was to provide a platform for people to share their stories and as a result, to share God’s story. She has a few new books on the horizon and some collective efforts around the bend and is ready for each opportunity to share the gospel i...
2023-03-09
24 min
The Female Athlete Mission
Ep. 129 - Becoming Courageous and Mentally Strong with Amanda Schaefer
It’s easy to say “get your head in the game,” but how is mental strength actually built? I absolutely loved this week’s interview with Nebraska-based mental performance coach Amanda Schaefer, a.k.a. Coach AB. We talked about vulnerability, courage, identity, joy, and how each of these things affect our mindsets as athletes whether we’re on the field or not. This discussion was so rich, and I’m excited to share some of Amanda’s wisdom with you. In this episode you will hear: The importance of trust and vulnerability How to become more cour...
2022-07-21
51 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Pre-Season 4 "Summer Break Series" - Episode 1
*Tischa van de Reep is a Christian writer, speaker, and teacher. She is also the founder of The Well Communicators, a diverse collective of speakers, teachers, and worship leaders. Originally from Trinidad & Tobago, Tischa is married to Harald, who is from The Netherlands. They live in The Woodlands, Texas where they homeschool their two teenage sons, Julian and Aidan. Tischa’s writing and speaking style make Scripture relatable to real-life while encouraging and challenging the reader/listener. Her work in ministry extends from homeless, at-risk women in Houston, TX, to expat wives in Budapest, Hungary, to rural villagers in...
2022-07-04
16 min
Shaped by Faith with Theresa Rowe
Amanda Schaefer, A Cup of Gratitude
Amanda Schaefer is a podcast host, author, speaker, mother, daughter, mentor, and friend. She’s a storyteller and an encourager. She loves to inspire others to seek goodness in life by looking with a lens of gratitude. Amanda shares that gratitude with others through the talents that she’s been given. She believes that following your purpose will not only be the most exciting and wonderful way to live your life, but that it will also be the way that you can change the world. It’s more than looking at the bright side, it’s seeing the good that’s a...
2022-06-03
26 min
Grow Your Path to Wellness
What Is Embodied Therapy? w/ Lisa Schaefer
One of our regular guests returns to share more expertise in mind-body healing, specifically through the use of Embodied Therapy. Lisa Schaefer, a clinical social worker, registered yoga teacher and reiki master joins Kelsi and Amanda to reveal the benefits of an embodied approach to life and healing. Learn why it's necessary to become grounded to live your fullest life, especially when living among unrealistic expectations and significant stress. Learn more about Embodied Therapy and the other services including Yoga and Reiki Lisa offers at Carve Your Own Path, Inc. #GYPTW #GrowYourPathtoWellness #Podcast #Vlog #Wellness #H...
2022-05-24
48 min
Bleeding Daylight
Amanda Schaefer - Choosing Gratitude
It might be easy to talk about being grateful when life goes smoothly, but how do you develop an attitude of gratefulness when you’ve faced serious illness, an abusive partner, depression and the day-to-day struggles that we all face? That’s just what Amanda Schaefer has done. Amanda is a podcast host, an author, a publisher, a speaker, an artist, a mother, a daughter, a friend, and more, but her true passion and calling in life is her desire to tell God’s story. http://acupofgratitude.org http://instagram.com/acupof_gratitude http://foo...
2022-04-03
34 min
Daily Sabbath Podcast
The Woman with the Alabaster Jar with Guest Amanda Schaefer
In this episode, guest Amanda Schaefer shares a powerful devotional about the woman with the alabaster jar who anointed Jesus. She shares about how we can all find ourselves in the woman's story; sinful, often invisible, well-aware of our shortcomings, longing to be seen and accepted by our Savior, Jesus Christ. Guest Bio: Amanda Schaefer is an author, speaker, publisher, and podcast host. No matter what vehicle she uses to share, Amanda is always telling stories. Amanda attended New York University, majoring in Dramatic Writing but was not a believer at the time. She would...
2022-03-21
13 min
The Red Rover
Wrapping up 2021 with #4- Amanda Schaefer
You have a testimony; we have met some amazing people who share their testimony about how they live a life on a mission. I chose the word testimony intentionally because a story focuses on "me." Each person shares with one purpose... to give proof of God's existence in their life. Testimony focuses on the evidence proving one's existence. Today's episode was so much fun! I got to chat with a new friend, Amanda Schaefer, from A Cup of Gratitude Podcast. Her life's goal is to be an arrow pointing others to Jesus Christ. She shares h...
2022-01-05
30 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Bonus Holiday Episode #1
Okay friends it’s time for our Bonus Episode Series to begin! This week is Bonus number one. It’s My gift to you for the Holidays. I will be sharing various parts of my personal story with you each week until season 3 begins. I will include special interactive features to allow you to look more closely at your own story! You’re invited, so please join me! I can’t wait to spend time with you! Wishing Happy and Healthy Holidays to Everyone!!! 🎁🎄🎉 Resource shared is from my Book “Crumbled A Place for Broken P...
2021-12-13
37 min
Daily Sabbath Podcast
Questions: The Importance of Gratitude with Guest Amanda Schaefer
In this episode, Pastor Jay Lee interviews author and podcast host Amanda Schaefer who has both lived a life of discovering gratitude in the midst of her own personal hardships, and has interviewed over 60 people in the last year about their personal stories and finding gratitude and thanksgiving within them. Thank you so much to our sponsor for this episode - Evermorn Supply Plans: The Undated Christian Planner Discount Code for 15% off: DAILYSABBATH Instagram @evermornsupply Facebook: www.facebook.com/evermornsupply Website: evermorn.com Amanda's Bio: Amanda Schaefer is an author, speaker, publisher, and podca...
2021-12-09
40 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2- Episode 21 (Season Finale)
Today I speak with Lauren and Jonathan Bittner who are local therapists. Listeners submitted questions for them and this is the episode where they share the answers! You won’t want to miss this amazing conversation. Lauren is a licensed professional counselor. She specializes in the treatment of complex trauma, anxiety, panic, and addiction. She has a private practice with offices located in Skippack, Pa, and Chestnut Hill, Pa. Lauren loves iced coffee, hanging out with her dog, and thrifting. Jonathan is a mental health therapist, social media influencer, Business Owner, and combat veteran. He enjoys helping others an...
2021-12-06
1h 27
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Finding Gratitude in the Healing
This week I speak with Natalie. She is a mom to 3 boys through adoption & birth, a professional branding photographer, an author, and a podcaster. In all she does she hopes to create a safe space for everyone to show up exactly as they are, without shame, and at the end of the day, that’s all she hopes for too. Natalie is honest and raw when it comes to sharing her traumas, her transformation, her victories, and her growth since unpacking the realities of how purity culture and man-made church rules led her life into a tailspin that le...
2021-11-29
56 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Finding Gratitude Facing off with Feelings
This week I speak with Jessica Hottle. She is a faith-based fitness coach, podcast host, best-selling author, and speaker with a heart for teaching women how to dismantle the lies that keep them from healing and wholeness. She is the author of 4 books with her new book coming out this fall titled “Face Off with Your Feelings: Break Up with the Lies From Your Past and Embrace the Truth for Your Future”. Jessica is the host of What’s The Truth, a show where she challenges the way her listeners think so they can change the way they live...
2021-11-22
53 min
Grow Your Path to Wellness
Trauma and Chakra Healing Series: The Crown Chakra w/ Lisa Schaefer
In the final installment of our Trauma and Chakra Healing Series, Kelsi welcome back Lisa Schaefer to talk about the Crown Chakra. #Chakras #ChakraHealing #CrownChakra #Wellness #Healing #GYPTW #GrowYourPathToWellness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/support
2021-11-21
59 min
His Heartbeat with Sue Corl
Guest: Amanda Schaefer from A Cup of Gratitude
Do you struggle with being grateful in midst of difficulties and disappointments? You are not alone! We welcome our guest, Amanda Schaefer, to His Heartbeat. Sue and Amanda share their journeys of incorporating gratitude in their lives despite circumstances as they answer this question from our listener - "I've been really struggling a lot lately with disappointments. If I look at my life as a whole, I think it's a theme I'm beginning to recognize. I really want to be able to sit in disappointments and grief well, while also practicing gratitude with eyes set to see God at w...
2021-11-18
36 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Finding Gratitude in Beauty from Ashes
This week I speak with Sue Corl. She is an international women’s conference speaker, author, mentor, Bible teacher, Cru missionary, and founder and director of Crown of Beauty International. We hear her personal story of shame and brokenness which becomes the genesis of her passion to see women set free to live in the truths of who they are in Christ and the love of God. Sue served as a missionary for twenty-five years in Asia and currently travels to minister to women throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the U.S.. Her story begins as a...
2021-11-15
1h 10
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Finding Gratitude in the Midst of the Battle
Meet Seglinda. She is a married mom of three who used to be a hairdresser but became ill with autoimmune conditions, leading to early retirement. She is artistic, quirky, upbeat, and passionate. Did you ever look back at your life and see that you were in a constant battle? But, Like Seglinda, can you also clearly see that every step along the way, God provided amazing people to strengthen and encourage you in your faith? This is Seglinda’s story, a story of God’s faithfulness in every attack and storm! You will see your story in her stor...
2021-11-08
1h 18
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Finding Gratitude Embracing Your Story
This week I speak with Theresa Miller. She is a wife, mother of four, and homeschool parent. Weaving words together has been the expressive outlet she has enjoyed from a young age, bringing clarity to life’s complexities. Theresa authored Heavenly Glimpses blog from 2009-2014, where she captured glimpses of the extraordinary in the ordinary everyday life of motherhood . She has been published on InCourage, Sally Clarkson’s Mom Heart blog, MOPS ezine, and others. She currently writes encouragement for women on social media and manages and writes a blog with three of her sisters. As we looked back...
2021-11-01
1h 00
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Finding Gratitude While Navigating Narcissism
This week I speak with Heather Jeffery. She is a Christian writer, a mom, and a full-time physical therapist. Her blog, “Straighten Your Crown”, is a place to find encouragement. Heather writes to share hope with others who are walking through difficulty and defeat with the goal of redirecting focus from our circumstances onto God’s promises. Heather has learned how to thrive after narcissistic abuse and desires to help other women in their recovery journey as a certified narcissistic abuse recovery coach to empower women with Biblical truth. You don’t want to miss this brave and powerful...
2021-10-26
1h 19
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Finding Gratitude is the Response to Grace
This week I speak with Peyton Garland. Peyton is the author of "Not so by Myself” which was released during the pandemic to find an audience ready and waiting to embrace its authentic message. In this episode, we discuss her struggles with OCD, loneliness vs solitude, faith, and being open to the miracles in the everyday moments that God offers us. You will see your story in Peyton’s story and you will be encouraged and inspired!https://www.amazon.com/Not-So-Myself-loneliness-instead/dp/1946277800https://peytongarland.meInstagram: @peytonmgarlandauthor
2021-10-18
56 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Finding Gratitude in the Beauty of Surrender
This week I speak with Andrea who is an artist, an author, and a book illustrator. But more than all of these accomplishments, Andrea is an overcomer and a survivor. Join us as we speak candidly about her life, the unforeseen battles, and the ultimate triumphs thanks to her faith in the power of Jesus to heal and give her freedom. You won’t want to miss this brave inspiring story! Instagram @andreaschnellbrasierhttps://www.facebook.com/Drawn-To-Paint-232757743595273/*T...
2021-10-12
46 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Finding Gratitude Around Every Corner
This week I speak with Rachel Mains. She shares candidly about her life. Rachel’s honest introspection is encouraging and refreshing. She has worked in Christian TV and Radio is a singer-songwriter and is currently the co-host of a show with international guests. She shares freely about her traumas and her triumphs. You won’t want to miss this interview, you will be inspired. RachelMains.com CornerCafeRadio.com E3Assistance.com*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa
2021-10-05
1h 09
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Finding Gratitude in the NICU
September is NICU awareness month which makes a commitment to inspire hope and to honor families experiencing a stay in the neonatal intensive care unit and the health professionals who care for them. In line with this effort this week I am sharing Sarah Ward’s incredible story! Sarah has three children all of whom had a stay in the NICU. Her first birth of her twins found her being rushed to the hospital only two days after her baby shower. Her girls were whisked away from the operating room without her ever getting to hold them, or wo...
2021-09-28
1h 05
Grow Your Path to Wellness
Trauma & Chakra Healing Series: Throat Chakra w/ Lisa Schaefer
Tune in to hear Kelsi welcome back Lisa Schaefer to finish exploring the Chakras and how they interact with trauma. This week the Throat Chakra is defined along with tools for creating balance and improving wellness. Learn more about Lisa's practice and schedule an appointment: https://www.carvemypath.org/meet-the-team #Chakra #ChakraHealing #Mindfulness #EasternMedicine #Yoga #Reiki #Crystals #Wellness #Healing #Trauma #PTSD #GrowYourPathToWellness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/support
2021-09-21
1h 04
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Finding Gratitude in the Fast Lane
This week I speak with Laura Mendenhall, an author, coach, wife, and mother. You won’t want to miss this amazing heartfelt conversation about so many aspects of her life. We talk candidly about how the church needs to find ways to help families with special needs children, about laying down what you thought life would be like to help your child live the life they deserve, about choosing perseverance instead of failure, about appreciating the here and now, seeing the true value In the things that are right in front of you, and about adopting a 24-hour mi...
2021-09-21
1h 03
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Finding Gratitude During a Sacrificial Season
This week I speak with Mary. Mary is a wife, a mom, a grandmother, but there was a time when she wrote books and spoke on stages sharing her deep struggles with Anorexia and her victory through Christ to become a personal trainer who experienced the gift to not only keep her body healthy but to help others to do the same. As life went on she had to work a regular job at Wawa to help support her family. Stuck in what she calls a “sacrificial season” for much longer than she imagined, she has laid down her...
2021-09-14
57 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Finding Gratitude One Step at a Time
Meet Candice Reyes a new upcoming Speaker, Podcast Host, Author, and Educator. In our interview, she shares some of the difficult struggles in her life in order to share the beautiful ways in which God redeemed them! Candice wrote two books both highlighting 3 Biblical Practices to ignite our relationship with God. Her first book, A 15 minute "Date" with God: Strengthen Your Relationship in 3 Ways, made the Top 100 Books sold on Amazon and won the 2021 Christian Indie Award for the Bible Study Category. This July her second book came out titled Awake My Soul: 3 Ways to Ignite Your Relationship...
2021-09-06
53 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Finding Gratitude in the Midst of Music
Hannah Schaefer is a compelling Contemporary Christian Music artist. She is a passionate speaker & a multi-international award-winning singer/songwriter who has opened for Christian artists such as Matt Maher, Matthew West, Fr. Rob Galea, Mac Powell, Building 429, and more touring internationally and playing over 500 shows across the United States. She has also accumulated over half a million streams as an independent artist and just continues to pick up steam and I believe it is because you can hear her heart and experience her deep faith in every beautiful song. Our discussion is down to earth and honest as...
2021-08-31
1h 01
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Finding Gratitude Navigating Domestic Violence
Meet Tania. Statistics show us that one in every four women suffers alone in the chaos of domestic violence. Tania found her way out of that dark place and into a healthy life for herself and her children. She is currently married and a mother of 5. Tania serves on 2 boards, as a co-chair for the Violence Injury Trauma Action Team, and as a member of the Coordinating Council Board for Family Domestic Violence. She is currently running for the title of Mrs. Southern Maryland International 2022 (the inspiration behind that was her desire to use the platform as a...
2021-08-24
53 min
Grow Your Path to Wellness
Trauma & Chakra Healing Series - Heart Chakra w/ Lisa Schaefer
As we continue working our way through the chakras in our Trauma and Chakra Healing Series, Lisa Schaefer returned to explore the heart chakra. Tune in to understand the importance of this chakra in physical and emotional functioning and how trauma impacts the heart chakra. We also discuss how to heal and unblock the flow of energy through yoga poses, mudras, crystals, essential oils and more! Don't miss a BONUS guided meditation focused on the heart chakra led by Lisa at the end of the episode. #GYPTW #Podcast #Vlog #Trauma #PTSD #ChakraHealing #Chakras #HeartChakra #Healing #HolisticHealth #Wellness #Reiki #Yoga #MindBody ...
2021-08-22
1h 08
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Finding Gratitude on Each Side of the Lens
Meet Danielle McAlpine Johnson who lives by the words: “Where passion meets pain, we find purpose”. Having been a model, TV show creator, cast member, film director, and producer, Danielle knows the industry from both sides of the lens. She and her husband (singer-songwriter) Chico Johnson formed CheekyMac Productions together. Recently they produced the series, “Beyond the fire” which is a documentary series following the stories of Australia's unsung heroes as they band together to create life from ashes after the Australian black summer bush fire Crisis. She created and co-stars in the TV series, “Behind the Sash” whi...
2021-08-17
1h 21
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Finding Gratitude in the Pit
Meet Christie Browning. She is an award-winning author, a TEDx speaker, an inspiring coach, a motivational speaker, and a podcast host. If you’re reading this, this brave and vulnerable interview is meant for you!! When Christie found her life spiraling away from her lovely Christian upbringing it took her by surprise and when she one day found herself in jail it was beyond anything she could have ever imagined. But Christie made a decision in that place, she decided to be grateful, she wanted to leave there different than when she came. She began the practice of fi...
2021-08-10
1h 14
The Red Rover
Time to tell our Testimony: Meet Amanda Schaefer from A Cup of Gratitude Podcast
You have a testimony, and in this session, we meet some amazing people who share their testimony about how they live a life on a mission. I chose the word testimony intentionally because a story focuses on the one telling the story. However, a testimony focuses on the proof providing evidence of one's existence. Each person shares with one purpose to give proof of God's existence in their life. Today's episode was so much fun! I got to chat with a new friend, Amanda Schaefer, from A Cup of Gratitude Podcast. Her life's goal is to be an arrow pointing o...
2021-08-04
34 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Finding Gratitude in the Midst of Anxiety
Meet Emily Rogers. Emily is an artist in the Philly area. Four years after graduating from studying fine arts in college, she is now balancing a photography business, a 9-5 job, serving at her church, and finding time to have community. Throughout the past few years, Emily has struggled with anxiety and depression, but through putting her trust in God, has been able to manage it and use God's strength to pour into the next generation. You won’t want to miss the down-to-earth and vulnerable episode! Many suffer from anxiety and through sharing her story Emily hopes to...
2021-08-03
1h 08
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Finding Gratitude in Overcoming Destructive Anger
Meet Natalie Hixson. She is a wife, mother, and certified professional life coach who helps discouraged Christian moms overcome destructive anger and burnout. After learning to thrive in motherhood and process anger in a healthy way, Natalie became convicted to help other moms process their anger, learn to identify their triggers, and ultimately control their reactions to those triggering situations. You won’t want to miss this amazing story!http://www.nataliehixson.com/*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa
2021-07-26
53 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Finding Gratitude in the Ripples of Revival
This week I speak with Nalini. She shares her story because she believes everyone is born with dreams for the future then reality strikes its hurdles and before you know it, the dream is a distant childhood fantasy, not suitable for adults. You have to go on a journey of self-discovery that leads to molding and shaping like you never expected to then come out years later still holding on to the very same dream, only this time, you’re ready for it. But this will only happen if you don’t allow the hurdles to sabotage the drea...
2021-07-20
1h 14
Grow Your Path to Wellness
Trauma & Chakra Healing Series - Solar Plexus Chakra w/ Lisa Schaefer
Kelsi and Amanda welcome back Lisa Schaefer in episode 3 of our Trauma & Chakra Healing Series. This episode covers the Solar Plexus Chakra and how trauma and emotional blockages affect this energy flow in the body. Learn more about Lisa's practice and schedule an appointment: https://www.carvemypath.org/meet-the-team #Trauma #PTSD #Chakra #ChakraHealing #Chakras #Emotions #Feelings #Healing #Wellness #HolisticHealth #Podcast #Vlog #GYPTW #GrowYourPathToWellness #Therapy #MindBody --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/support
2021-07-18
1h 07
A Cup of Gratitude
Season 2 - Introduction
Welcome to Season two! Amanda the host offers a quick introduction to the new season of A Cup of Gratitude.
2021-07-16
01 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 25 - Finding Gratitude Pursuing Purpose
You won’t want to miss this week's episode! We end Season One of “A Cup of Gratitude” talking with Jasman Rolle. He is an encourager and a catalyst in the lives and careers of so many. Everyone I have ever met that knows him has stories to tell about how he has blessed them (myself included). Jasman is a Christian creative coach with a heart to see others excel in their areas of giftedness. Jasman is an international-award-winning producer and songwriter. He is the founder of Purposed 365 and Higher Level Agency. He hosts his own podcast and has a...
2021-07-12
57 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 24 - Finding Gratitude in Giving
This week I speak with Stephanie L. Jones. She is an author, a keynote speaker, a TEDx speaker, a life coach, a podcast host, a wife, and always a giver. Her life’s work challenges us all to serve others and to live a life of gratitude in everyday moments. You won’t want to miss this amazing story of how God took an introverted young girl with a big heart and placed her on the stage, in people’s lives, and on platforms that together reach a multitude for his kingdom. You will be challenged to find those...
2021-07-05
1h 08
One Little Candle
Ep.11 Interview with A Cup of Gratitude‘s Amanda Schaefer
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down and interviewing Amanda Schaefer, creator and host of A Cup of Gratitude Podcast about her life, her passion, and her amazing podcast where you will be strengthened and encouraged, as you discover new-found hope through finding gratitude in the ordinary and not so ordinary. Please tune in and let Amanda's heart inspire you to live with an attitude of gratitude! Song Links: https://youtu.be/oh2goMABFPc https://youtu.be/K44trVhtZX4 https://youtu.be/DXDGE_lRI0E Links to Amanda's Podcast, books, and Instagram www.footbridgepublishinghouse.com www.acupofgratitude.buzzsprout.com ...
2021-07-05
47 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 23 - Finding Gratitude in God's Plan Not in Man's
Meet Viktoria Taylor-Richardson. She has served our country in the military, planted churches in both America and Africa, started a business, published books, received a Masters of Divinity in global studies alongside her existing Masters of religious education. She is CEO of Precious Jewels Mentoring Program for girls in Kenya and is building a school for orphans in Africa. The list goes on! But, unfortunately, much like many of our experiences, Viktoria has had her struggles with the often narrow vision of people for her life. Thankfully she has chosen to believe a God’s vision for her in...
2021-06-29
1h 00
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 22 - Finding Gratitude Forging Forward
This week we speak with Vita Panico. You won’t want to miss this honest and inspiring story. Have you ever had to push forward through times you didn’t understand? Have you been knocked over when you were blindsided because you expected everyone to be like you? I think we have all been through such things, but we are called to keep on keeping on, to rise above our circumstances, and to rise up into the calling God has on our lives! That’s exactly what Vita has done. You will see your story in her story. Vita Pa...
2021-06-22
1h 09
Grow Your Path to Wellness
Trauma & Chakra Healing - Sacral Chakra w/ Lisa Schaefer
*Sensitive Content Warning - discussions of sexual trauma and sexual exploitation.* In episode 2 of our series for Healing Trauma through the Chakras, Kelsi and Amanda welcomed back Lisa Schaefer to share her wisdom on the Sacral Chakra. Tune in to learn how important this specific chakra is to enjoying our favorite hobbies and connecting to our bodies at an intimate level. Identify how to unblock this chakra and re-align the energy through holistic healing with Yoga poses, essential oils, crystals and more! Learn more about Lisa's practice and schedule an appointment: https://www.carvemypath.org/meet-the-team #Trauma #PTSD #Chakras #Chakra #C...
2021-06-21
1h 07
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 21 - Finding Gratitude in the Process of Adoption
This week we talk with Jackie Wrede. You won’t want to miss this heartfelt and candid look at her family’s journey navigating adoption and the foster care system. There are unforeseen twists and turns and a system that sometimes fails to prepare one for reality. Jackie felt a strong calling to adopt children from a very young age, but she never could have imagined the journey God would take her on. Jackie shares that the spectrum of emotions and experiences on this ride have been wild and at times overwhelming for her, but through it all, God...
2021-06-15
1h 02
The Sweet Life Coaching Podcast
Ep.#13-Coach Tavia Morse-Functional Nutrition Health Coach talks w/Amanda Schaefer-Finding Gratitude with a sickness
In this podcast Tavia Interviews Amanda Schaefer, a podcast host, an author, a speaker, a mother, a daughter, a mentor, a friend. Amanda shares how she overcame 3 autoimmune diseases by tapping into her faith and by having more gratitude in life. Amanda is a storyteller and an encourager. She loves to create and everywhere that she goes she carries with her the goodness of looking through a lens of gratitude. She gives the listeners her top 5 tips for having gratitude in times of hardship.Amanda shares that gratitude with others through the talents that she’s be...
2021-06-08
25 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 20 - Finding Gratitude Through Faith & Entrepreneurship (Pouring into the Nextgen)
It isn’t often you meet someone like Ronald Morrell Jr. - Ronald is a husband, a father, a Jesus follower, an entrepreneur and so much more! It would have been easy to keep his eye on the prize in business as he naturally excels there, but when Ronald saw the needs and the struggles of impoverished youth it moved his heart to help and he turned his focus, his business knowledge, and his faith towards them. Ron pours into kids helping them to succeed in providing a better future for themselves while always pointing to Jesus and sh...
2021-06-08
47 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 19 - Finding Gratitude in Every Move Along the Way
This week we speak with Eric McMahon. Eric has been in vocational ministry for 16 years as a missionary, youth pastor, and church planter. He is currently serving as pastor of a church plant called Watershed Church. Having fought for Racial Reconciliation within the church his entire career, he is a charter member of the Culture Ethic and Justice Coalition which seeks to be a prophetic voice to the church issues of race and justice. Eric is married to his High School sweetheart, Christy, they have 5 amazing children who all still live at home. The story of Eric’s li...
2021-06-01
1h 10
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 18 - Finding Gratitude Navigating Life With A Child on the Spectrum
This week we speak with Jenna. Jenna candidly shares her journey of navigating life with a child on the spectrum. She gives an honest and vulnerable voice to the experience of seeking a diagnosis for her child and finds herself always advocating for her son Isaac. This beautiful story allows us to see God’s presence and loving provision all through Jenna’s life. She shares a number of valuable resources for parents who are beginning the same journey as well as innate wisdom that only a mother's love can attain. These resources are helpf...
2021-05-25
46 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 17 - Finding Gratitude in the Rocky Road to Jesus
Today we talk with Tischa van de Reep. You won't want to miss this episode. Have you been through painful loss and trauma? Have you felt restless? Have you tried filling your emptiness with anything you can find (and everything you can think of), and yet, you’re still feeling unfulfilled? Have you struggled under the weight of it all? I think we can all relate to these difficult times, these seasons when we feel lost, cut off, alone...You will see yourself in much of Tischa’s story, and if you’re still in those difficult places, you’ll...
2021-05-18
59 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 16 - Finding Gratitude in Freedom
When running away from everything brought Billy face to face with a grim reality, God met him in that desolate place. Billy Ballenger is a Christian Music Artist with a story that leads him to jail and to Jesus! He emerges a new man and shares his story to help others. He will be in the “Light The Way Music Festival” this summer, and his new single “The Tree and The Nails” is playing on the radio and on streaming platforms. We all have a story and he has one full of grace and gratitude. So settle in and get...
2021-05-11
1h 40
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 15 - Finding Gratitude When You Don't Feel Like it
This week I am talking with Karen Stacy, an author, Jesus follower, wife, mother, and grandmother. She is an indie author of a children's book. We talk about real life, our struggles, messy moments, beautiful surprises, living purposefully with the fruit of the Spirit, loving those around us well, and the gift of having gratitude for all that we have even when we “don’t feel like it." You won’t want to miss this candid and heartwarming story filled with hope, wisdom, and lots of genuine love.WWW.littlebirdpress.comInstagram: @littlebirdpress*Theme...
2021-05-04
44 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 14 - Finding Gratitude in the Middle
In this episode, we talk with Nancy Martin. You won't want to miss this vulnerable and down-to-earth conversation. Nancy shares with us some of the ways that she sees the Lord working in a season colored with disappointment, waiting, and hope in God's purpose. If you want to hear how God is so present in the midst of our disappointments, seasons of waiting, and times of tearing down to rebuild, then this episode is for you. We are all going through something together right now, both individually and as a world. It connects us. You will see God moving a...
2021-04-27
57 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 13 - Finding Gratitude in Victory over Vanity
You won't want to miss this amazing transformative story! This week we talk with Sara Broyhill Anderson. Sara is a wife and a mother of five, a Christian apologist with her Juris Doctorate and Masters of Divinity in Apologetics as of May 2021. She founded Fruits of Faith Ministries in 2016. She is a speaker with Women of the Well Communicators and a member of the MOPS speaker network. Sara is also a Lawyer and an author of two books! "Wow" you're probably thinking, "that's a lot to be proud of", and it is! Sara lives a truly accomplished life, and y...
2021-04-20
1h 02
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 12 - Finding Gratitude in the Valley of the Dry Bones
I spend so much time sharing other people’s stories that I thought I’d share some of my own. Episode 12 is a solo episode celebrating my 20 years of being born again. I share with you candidly from one of my books “Crumbled A Place for Broken People”. I talk honestly about the skeletons in my closet as I begin to realize that they are actually a valley of dry bones in my heart. I discover that they are the things I thought were not only dead but so far gone that they were beyond God’s ability to revive...
2021-04-12
31 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 11 - Finding Gratitude in the Midst of Grief
You won't want to miss this vulnerable, down-to-earth story about life, love, grief, and grace. We speak with Dola who runs a non-profit called "Project Bear" which extends comfort and love to many mothers who have experienced sudden infant loss. Her candor and honesty shine through as she recounts hope in the midst of mourning sharing her own personal journey.www.projectbear.com (To request a bear or to donate)facebook.com/projectbearpatreon.com/projectbearTwitter: @projectbearInstagram: @projectbearYoutube.com/projectbearEtsy.com/shop/projectbear * Theme Music "B...
2021-04-06
56 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 10 - Finding Gratitude Trusting God When You're Not Sure What He's Doing
Meet Michelle who shares her story of trusting God even in the times when she wasn't sure what He was doing. We can all relate to that! You won't want to miss this down-to-earth conversation where you will see how Michelle's faith in God, despite not understanding her circumstances, in the end, brings her straight to her purpose one beautiful miraculous step at a time.www.wholesomeriches.org*Theme Music Blessed Time" by Ketsa
2021-03-30
38 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 9 - Finding Gratitude in the Waiting
In today's episode, we meet Melissa and hear her story of trust in the valleys, hope in the waiting, and faith despite her sometimes overwhelming circumstances. You won't want to miss this amazing story of God's faithfulness in the twists and turns of life. Her story will resonate with your own in the times of doing everything you can to hold on and trust in a new day and that it will bring new possibilities with it. www.melissaannemusic.com*Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa
2021-03-23
47 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 8 - Finding Gratitude Navigating Postpartum Depression
In Episode Eight, we meet Danielle, a stay-at-home mom, and maker who has a passion to minister to and connect with Moms. She is funny, creative, intelligent, and warm. She also has been dealing with postpartum depression behind the scenes. So many people we respect and admire are dealing with unexpressed trauma and struggle. Settle in and listen to this compelling story. This episode is honest, brave, and insightful; you don't want to miss it!Danielle's Maker Instagram is: @beagsandbubs*** if you use the code "gratitude," she will give you $5 off any order of $20 or more for...
2021-03-16
1h 05
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 7 - Finding Gratitude When the Struggle is Real
To be honest, I am a bit nervous about sharing this episode because I share about my own struggles. We don't like to share our icky stuff, our traumas, our perpetual sins, our broken places, so we hide those places in our lives from others and cut ourselves off as we wrestle with God. In this episode, we look at some of my "junk" and what God has to say about it. The good news is that when I am at my worst, God shows up in transformative and beautiful ways. I am sharing my story so that you ca...
2021-03-09
29 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 6 - Finding Gratitude while living with P.T.S.D.
In this episode, we talk with Jonathan a grad school student, social media influencer, and a combat veteran. He enjoys helping others and talking about life. You won't want to miss this! Jon's story is a story of hope and victory against all odds. He shares honestly about his experiences and it is refreshing to see how he has turned his challenges into triumphs by believing that his life has a purpose and serving other veterans. He is indeed a true hero.@jbittfragrance_reviews*Theme Song "Blessed Time" by Ketsa
2021-03-02
38 min
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 5 - Finding Gratitude in a Home with Addiction
Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment. Drug overdose deaths have more than tripled since 1990. About 20% of Americans who have depression or an anxiety disorder also have a substance use disorder. More than 90% of people who have an addiction started to drink alcohol or use drugs before they were 18 years old. These are just a few of the staggering statistics out there - Episode 5 takes a brave and honest look at what it was like for Jackson as a child growing up in a household where one of his parents struggled...
2021-02-23
32 min