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The Miraculous Freedom PodcastFree to Set Intentions Behind Your Goals & Lean into God’s Grace in 2026 (Ep 019)Have you ever wondered why your New Year’s Resolutions fizzle out by February? Today we’re talking about the KEY to overcoming the trap that most of us fall into when resolving to “do better” at the start of a new year: bringing our goals before the Lord and setting intentions behind them.As you’ll hear in today’s episode, both our hearts AND our actions matter to God. So let’s be sure we start the year off right by making sure our hearts’ intentions and our outward actions are on the same page! We’d love fo...
2026-01-1329 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastFree to Live Generously: Using Your Gifts to Honor God (Ep 018)In today’s episode, I’m joined by my parents, Tim and Debbie Haire, and boy, are they both wells of wisdom–and stories, as you’ll hear! My mom has become the podcast’s most repeated and beloved guest, but this was my dad’s podcasting debut. In this thought-provoking conversation, he shares how he saw God’s provision firsthand in the early years of owning a business (one that he ran for 46 years!) and how that experience allowed him to learn to trust God with his whole heart – even when he would pay off one loan on Friday a...
2025-12-0242 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastFree to Take Toxic Thoughts Captive: Do This When Your Mind Runs Wild (Ep 017)Have you ever wondered what to do with thoughts that take up too much real estate in your mind? Have you ever wished you’d stop having certain thoughts in the first place? That is exactly what we’re talking about in today’s thought-provoking (pun most definitely intended!) episode. We’re swapping things up by having my husband Mohammed interview me about this important topic–one that’s been near and dear to my heart for years. During this conversation, you’ll hear me explain my initial reaction to hearing that the Bible instructs us to take an invento...
2025-11-1132 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastFree to Read! How Stories Draw us Near to the Heart of God (Ep 016)Calling all booklovers! We didn’t set out to record an episode about reading, but…it happened! In today’s episode, you’ll hear my sister, Elizabeth Carpenter, and I talk about one of our favorite topics: books! We actually don’t recommend a whole lot of books, but we focus on the value of reading and how it can benefit our spiritual lives. If you’ve ever wondered…Is reading fiction worth my time?Why do stories matter?Why did Jesus tell so many stories?How is reading a book different from...
2025-10-0726 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastFree to Love God with All Your Mind (Ep 015)New Season Alert!! After spending time this summer delving into a few things that God can free us from (The Summer of Freed From), today we’re launching Season 3: What the Gospel Frees Us to Do. I couldn’t think of a better way to start this season than by honing in on where it all begins: our minds! So in today’s episode, I get to sit down with my older sister, Elizabeth Carpenter, to talk about what it really means to love God with all of our minds, the importance of thinking critically as Christians, and som...
2025-09-0239 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastThe Top 3 Ways to Deepen Your Faith During the Most Formative Time of Your Life (Ep 014)COLLEGE STUDENTS…we’re looking at you for this one!! What happens when a sophomore, a senior, and an adjunct instructor sit down to talk about faith-life in college?? You’re about to find out! Today’s uplifting & inspiring episode features Abigail Dorgan of Jones County Junior College and Kenzie Loomis of the University of Mississippi. Each shares about her mindset entering college (which, you’ll hear, were very different!), how their relationships with God changed while at college, and how they’ve learned to maintain strong relationships with Him even while being in secular environments. ...
2025-08-1239 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastFreed From Innocent Distractions: How I Carve Out Mind Space to Hear God’s Voice with Kelly French (Ep 013)Welcome to the last episode of the Summer of Freed From and part two of my conversation with my dear friend, Kelly French! Last week, Kelly graciously shared about getting through a dark night of the soul, and this week, you’ll get to hear some of the practical things she’s put in place in order to connect with God more deeply. As you’ll hear on the episode, none of what we say is meant to be prescriptive or burdensome; in fact, Kelly posed an excellent question near the beginning of the episode: How do YOU connect with G...
2025-08-0538 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastFreed From Feeling Distant From God: How My Faith Survived A Dark Night of the Soul with Kelly French (Ep 012)Today’s conversation was SO meaty that we had to divide it into two parts! I’ve got the privilege of sharing the first half of that conversation with you today, and I am so excited for you to hear one of my dearest friends, Kelly French, share her heart about connecting with God and developing a close relationship with Him. As you’ll hear in today’s episode, Kelly grew up as a PK (pastor’s kid!) and truly admired her mother’s faith as a little girl. Her parents intentionally modeled and taught her to cultivate and...
2025-07-2938 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastFreed From the Ultimate Joy Zapper: How to Release Control & Choose Cheer with Nicolet BellY’all – what a FUN, rich, thought-provoking episode! Today, I have Nicolet Bell on the podcast to talk about her latest book Choosing Cheer: Experiencing the Joy of Jesus in the Everyday and Unimaginable. And I have to say…after reading it, I feel as if my joy has been refreshed! Nicolet is a gifted speaker, author, and podcaster, and the new president and CEO of Million Praying Moms. As you’ll hear in the intro, God crossed our paths while we were in college, and I’ve remembered Nicolet since then as two things: som...
2025-07-2247 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastFreed From Obsessing Over My Weight: How God Delivered Me From Body Image Issues (Ep 010)In today’s vulnerable episode, I’m delving into an area of my past that I’ve never shared before: the ins and outs of the 2.5 years that I struggled with disordered eating. If you’re in the midst of a similar battle, please know: I have done my best to strike a balance between sharing enough detail that you can see how subtly the enemy works and expose the lies I believed at the time, WHILE avoiding being specific enough to accidentally provide an unhealthy plan for weight loss. I do not discuss anything number-rel...
2025-07-1532 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastFreed From Being Driven by Fear with Debbie Haire (Episode 009)Welcome to the second episode of the Summer of Freed-From! I am so excited for you to hear this powerful conversation with a guest I've seen overcome fear and anxiety with my own two eyes: my mom, Debbie Haire. And she's here to share her secrets with YOU!You'll hear her explain how she got started on her journey of defeating fear and even the moment she learned what fear actually is, how she pressed forward on that journey even though it came with its challenges, and the benefits she's seen of not giving in to fear...
2025-07-0841 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastIs Freedom Doing Whatever I Want? (Ep 008)Welcome to the Summer of Freed-From! For the 5 Tuesdays of July, we're going to focus on something that could change your life if you let it: how to get freed from strongholds. In this episode, you're going to hear from me one-on-one, as I explain some key differences between what the Bible says about freedom and what American culture believes about it. Why does this matter? Well, if our perspectives of freedom have been shaped by our cultures rather than our Bibles, we may need to redefine the common phrase "freedom in Christ" so...
2025-07-0120 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastGod’s Providence & Man's Choices: An Unexpected Journey from the Middle East to Mississippi (Ep 007)SEASON 1 FINALE !!! Can you believe it’s been almost half a year since our very first episode aired? My husband, Mohammed, is back on the podcast to wrap up our first season today! He opens up about how God brought him to the US over 10 years ago and divulges the details of our “how we met” story. You’ll realize quickly that it was nothing short of a miracle that God brought us–an unlikely couple from opposite sides of the world–together. We also reflect on our family’s word for the year and share how we’ve fought fo...
2025-06-031h 00The Miraculous Freedom PodcastEmbracing God’s Nearness & Enjoying Every Stage of Motherhood (Ep 006)Have you ever heard of someone with 3 mama’s?? Well, now you have because today I’m joined by MINE! My mom, two older sisters, and I discuss what it means to “enjoy every stage” of motherhood and consider how the gospel affects how we mother and, particularly, how it offers hope when we blow it. We also share the scriptures we’re clinging to in our current stages of motherhood (two of us surprisingly, or unsurprisingly, maybe, have the same one!), along with some of our favorite memories of our mom (and she shares one about our grandmother!). We reminis...
2025-05-061h 17The Miraculous Freedom PodcastWhy Jesus Is the Perfect Passover Lamb: How A Dead Man Kept ALL the Rules (Ep 005)Today, we get to hear from Mrs. Marni McKenzie, whose knowledge of and love for God and His word is astounding. She shares so many amazing details about Holy Week that will help you see Easter in a totally new light. If you’ve ever wondered… How Easter started If Easter is a pagan holiday or notWhy Christians celebrate EasterIf God cares about holidaysWhat it means that Jesus is the “Lamb of God”Why Passover and Easter fall close together on the calendar ev...
2025-04-1541 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastConversations with a College Student: Does It Matter If I Pray? (Ep 004)COLLEGE STUDENTS -- THIS ONE'S FOR YOU! (Ok, but really, anybody & everybody's gonna love this one!!)My favorite college freshman, Abigail Dorgan, is on today to talk all things PRAYER!If you’ve ever wondered… If your prayers make a differenceWhy you don’t always get what you pray forThe reason people pray out loud What it means to seek the Lord with all your heartThen you are in the right place!!
2025-04-0140 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastThe Power of Our Words (Ep 003)Today, we get to hear from my mom, Debbie Haire! She fills us in on the POWER of our words and how we can use our words to bless and encourage others. If you’ve ever wondered… If your words really have the power of life and deathHow to respond when people around you use negative wordsWhat to do when you say something you wish you could take backIf there’s a difference between encouragement and flatteryThen this episode is for YOU!!Wanna...
2025-03-0425 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastFor the Girl Dreading or Delighting in Valentine's Day! (Bonus Episode!)Today, Jessica McCraney is back with me to wish you a happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re dreading this day or delighting in it, we pray that this episode brings a smile to your face and encouragement to your heart. Join us as we discuss...- Jessica’s worst Valentine’s Day ever- "Galentine's" - how your relationship status does not define your worth - seeking outside help if you’re in a difficult relationshipWanna follow us on socials?IG: @miracul...
2025-02-1416 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastDoes God Really Care About My Love Life? (Ep 002)Today, I'm joined by my friend Jessica McCraney to talk all things dating! But married friends, this episode is for you too! Not only do we discuss red flags in relationships and how to fight for contentment while being single, but we also delve into the role Christians play in idolizing marriage and what we can do about it. If you've ever wondered... - what it means to be truly loved - if you should break up with your boyfriend/girlfriend - if it's possible to be content while...
2025-02-0448 minThe Miraculous Freedom PodcastThe Best Way to Set a New Year’s Resolution + Our Family’s Word for 2025 (Ep 001)Have you ever set a New Year's Resolution but it fizzled out before the end of January? Join us for a conversation that features three essentials when setting a resolution and stay tuned to find out our family's word for 2025. Thanks so much for listening! As always, I'd love to hear from you! Feel free to email us, leave a comment here, or contact us via one of our social media accounts linked below!Wanna follow us on socials?IG: @miraculousfreedomFacebook: Miraculous Freedom Ministries YouTube...
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