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Between the EditsBetween the Edits: Interview with Alexandra WendtIn this episode, I interviewed independent author Alexandra Wendt. We discussed her journey as an author for her debut novel (including a few twists along the way), why her debut novel was, in fact, her debut novel, and the importance that coming to a deep understanding of her faith played in the entire process! Toward the end, Alexandra shares her best piece of advice for choosing joy even when it’s hard to find.Featuring an ad and affiliate link for a customizable book embosser – perfect for bookish gifts this holiday season!Support Alex...
2025-11-2558 min
Between the EditsBetween the Edits: Interview with Madison UnruhIn this episode, I had the delight of sitting down with author and bookstagrammer, Madison Unruh. She shared how she came to love the fiction genre, how it shaped her faith from a young age, and eventually, how reading fiction with faith in mind influenced her perspectives on worldview and writing. Madi takes us through how she fits writing into her busy schedule and what the writing and publishing process has looked like for her debut novel!Featuring an ad and affiliate link for the Tertulia for Authors Website Builder!Support Madi:@madiunruhbooks...
2025-11-1846 min
Between the EditsBetween the Edits: Interview with Sophie RileyIn this episode, Sophie Riley and I discuss her life-long love of storytelling, her journey into the publishing industry, and how to build meaningful connections in the industry. We also talk about how she and a friend co-founded NovelBound, a writing community and resource center for next generation authors. Writers who are curious about traditional publishing will glean lots of helpful information!Featuring an ad and affiliate link for a customizable book embosser!Support Sophie:@purley.sophia (Instagram, TikTok)@purley_sophia (Twitter/X)Substack: In the Margins...
2025-11-1145 min
Between the EditsBetween the Edits: Interview with Kiana AlexandriaIn this episode, independent author Kiana Alexandria and I discuss her debut novel. We explore themes like empathy, hope, and good and bad decisions. She shares how she fell in love with reading, began writing, and plans to expand the Etheris series.Featuring an ad and affiliate link for the Tertulia for Authors Website Builder!Support Kiana:@storytellingwithkiana (Instagram)kianaalexandria.com (website)Affiliate links to support the podcast:I receive a commission from any purchases made using the following links. These funds go...
2025-11-0435 min
Between the EditsBetween the Edits: Interview with Aly MoonIn this episode, independent author Aly Moon and I discuss her debut novel, future books, and our book reading and writing pet peeves. This is a lighthearted, fun exploration of trends in the book world (and we make sure to poke fun at ourselves, too!).Do you share any of our pet peeves? Do you disagree with some? Let us know in the comments!Featuring an ad and affiliate link for a customizable embosser perfect for book lovers!Support Aly:@alytheauthor (Instagram)Affiliate links to support the podcast:
2025-10-281h 19
Between the EditsBetween the Edits: Interview with Erin PhillipsIn this episode, independent author Erin Phillips and I discuss her journey from child storyteller, to musical writer and producer, to indie Christian author! She shares important lessons she learned along the way relating to both successful indie authorship as well as her faith.Featuring an ad and affiliate link for a customizable embosser perfect for book lovers!Support Erin:@erinphillipsauthor (Instagram) – newsletter link in Instagram bio!https://erin-phillips-shop.fourthwall.com/ (website)Affiliate links to support the podcast:I receive a commission from an...
2025-10-211h 04
Between the EditsBetween the Edits: Interview with Lynda Hammes, TertuliaIn today’s episode, I’m joined by Lynda Hammes, co-founder of Tertulia: The Co-op Bookstore for Avid Readers. We discuss why Tertulia is unique, what it means to be a co-op, and why Lynda feels so passionate about preserving books – the oldest and yet most unique technology we have at our fingertips.We also dive into the Tertulia for Authors Website Builder and why it’s such a great resource for authors!Support Tertulia:@jointertulia on Instagramhttp://authors.tertulia.com (Tertulia for Authors - website builder) - Affiliate Link Below!
2025-10-1448 min
Grace Christian ChurchFaithfulness of GodIn this powerful exploration of God's faithfulness, we're reminded that His love and grace are not dependent on our actions. The Psalms 105 and 106 paint a vivid picture of God's unwavering commitment to His people, even in the face of their rebellion. This message challenges us to reflect on our own experiences of God's goodness, urging us to remember and cherish those moments when He's shown up in our lives. It's a call to break free from the 'quid pro quo' mentality that often infiltrates our faith, recognizing instead that God's blessings flow from His character, not our deservingness. As...
2025-10-1200 min
Between the EditsBetween the Edits: Interview with Ariel Keith, Scarlet Quill EditingIn today’s episode, I chat with Ariel Keith of Scarlet Quill Editing! We discuss her experiences with editing for publishers as well as indie authors, noting differences between academic, nonfiction, and fiction editing. She shares how she made the transition to editing fiction novels and changes she’s seen in the editing industry over time. Together we explore some of the unique challenges editors face and how to rise to these challenges in order to help authors realize their dreams.We also have a quick book recommendation from indie author Jessie-Marie Heath!Support Ariel:
2025-10-0747 min
Between the EditsBetween the Edits: Interview with The Crafty BookstoreWelcome to the debut episode of Between the Edits! This podcast is designed to talk with anyone and everyone about anything and everything books, and I have so many exciting interviews and discussions to come.Bailey Pendleton from The Crafty Bookstore joins me for the inaugural episode. We discuss how she started her independent, online bookstore, what life looks like for her as she builds her dream, and why being independent is vital to creating the community she is so passionate about serving.Support Bailey:* The Crafty Bookstore website: https://www.thecraftybookstore.com/
2025-09-2946 min
Summer School - A Photography + Creative PodcastMastering Flash Photography with Laura ShepherdHi everyone! In this episode, I’m chatting with Laura Shepherd about her journey into photography and the role that off camera flash has played in transforming her work. We cover learning flash through trial and error, favorite gear, stepping outside your niche to stay inspired, and finding balance between business, family, and creativity.Meet Laura:Laura is a Portland based wedding and elopement photographer. She is the photographer who everyone describes as 'chill' but is always ready to laugh, cry, and party with you! With a love for ev...
2025-09-2354 min
Scars and GraceHealed & HealingWhat if healing isn’t a finish line… but a lifelong journey?So often, we think we’re “done” healing because the sting is gone, the anger has faded, or the depression has lifted. But in reality, healing is an ongoing process — one God continues to walk us through, layer by layer, moment by moment.In this season finale of Scars & Grace, we explore what it means to be both healed and still healing — living with peace while continuing to grow. You’ll hear why new seasons and relationships can bring hidden wounds to the surface, and how God uses...
2025-09-0108 minScars and GraceThe Distraction TrapWhat’s your go-to escape when life hurts?When we face emotional pain, it’s tempting to run — to Netflix binges, new relationships, overworking, or even comfort food. These distractions feel safe, but they only delay the real work of healing.In this episode of Scars & Grace, we talk about why avoidance only makes the wound deeper and how God invites us to face pain with Him, not run from it. We’ll explore how distractions can become idols when we depend on them for relief instead of turning to the Lord for true restoration.🕊️ In...
2025-08-2510 minScars and GraceGood CompanyWho’s standing with you when life gets hard?In this episode of Scars & Grace, we explore why the people you surround yourself with matter for your healing and spiritual growth. Community can either pull you closer to God or drag you further away — so who’s in your circle?We’re looking at the story of Daniel and his friends — Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah — and how their faith, unity, and prayers changed the course of history. When Daniel faced death, he didn’t stand alone. He had a circle that prayed with him and for him. That’s th...
2025-08-1809 minScars and GraceForgive YourselfYou’ve forgiven them… but have you forgiven yourself?In this heartfelt episode of Scars & Grace, we’re talking about one of the hardest things to do on the healing journey: self-forgiveness.Guilt and shame have a way of replaying old mistakes over and over in our minds. But living in the past keeps you stuck, and God never intended for you to live in chains. When you repent, He casts your sins into the sea of forgetfulness — so why are you still holding on?🕊️ In this episode, we’ll dive into:Why forgiving y...
2025-08-1109 minScars and GraceHealing Without ScarsCan you really heal without building walls?In this powerful episode of Scars & Grace, we explore what it means to truly heal — not by becoming cold or distant, but by staying tender and open through the power of Christ.Sometimes we think healing means “being over it” or never feeling pain again. But what if real healing isn’t about forgetting — it’s about learning to live with grace, wisdom, and peace?🕊️ In this episode, we’ll talk about:Why some scars become defence mechanismsHow to heal without hardeningThe spiritual...
2025-08-0409 minScars and GraceWhen Thicker Skin Becomes a WallIn this honest episode of Scars & Grace, we’re talking about what happens when your survival skills become your stumbling blocks. You built thicker skin to endure pain… but now it’s keeping love, community, and even spiritual connection at a distance.🎙️ Let’s explore together:How one-sided friendships can damage your view of self-worthWhat emotional defense mechanisms look like in everyday lifeWhy thick skin often hardens the heartHow to soften again without falling apartIf you’ve ever felt unseen in your friendships, overlooked in r...
2025-07-2810 min
Grim ReviewsEPISODE 9: NATALIA GRACE PART 2In this episode of Grim Reviews, a couple adopts a little girl from Ukraine—sweet, small, and said to be 6 years old. But soon, unsettling behavior and shocking discoveries lead them to a chilling question: Is she really a child… or something far more dangerous? What follows is a tale of deception, abandonment, and a truth no one can seem to agree on.
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2025-07-241h 06Scars and GraceGuarded Heart, Distant GodAre you keeping your heart guarded—even from God?In this episode of Scars & Grace, we talk about the walls we build after being hurt by people… and how those same walls can create distance between us and God.From one-sided friendships to suffering in silence, this conversation is a heartfelt reflection on how emotional defences impact our relationships — not just with others, but with the One who loves us unconditionally.🕊️ Let’s explore:Why we feel safer behind emotional wallsHow our past wounds make us guarded in prayerWhat it...
2025-07-2111 minGrim ReviewsEPISODE 9: NATALIA GRACE - PART 1In this episode of Grim Reviews, a couple adopts a little girl from Ukraine—sweet, small, and said to be 6 years old. But soon, unsettling behavior and shocking discoveries lead them to a chilling question: Is she really a child… or something far more dangerous? What follows is a tale of deception, abandonment, and a truth no one can seem to agree on.
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the case! And if nothing else, please share your Grim or Great moment of the week in the...
2025-07-161h 25Scars and GraceScars & Grace TrailerScars and Grace is a soul-soothing podcast for anyone navigating the journey of healing, faith, and emotional restoration. Hosted with warmth, honesty, and spiritual depth, each episode invites you to sit down, take a breath, and explore the beautiful tension between our brokenness and the grace that holds us together.Through Scripture-based encouragement, real talk about trauma, forgiveness, relationships, and personal growth, Scars and Grace reminds you that healing isn’t linear — but it is possible through Christ.Whether you're healing from heartbreak, wrestling with guilt, trying to forgive your...
2025-07-1001 min
Grace Point ChurchWardrobe Change – Part IPastor Ty Neal
Colossians 3:1-5Matthew 16:24-251 Corinthians 6:18
“Lust seeks quick fulfillment and is just as quickly sated. Love takes work and deepens overtime. Lust focuses only on the senses, but love uses the senses to cherish the other and to nourish the soul.”David Garland
Proverbs 6:27
“desiring something so much that you lose your contentment in God.”John Piper
“Finite creature trying to manage an overfull tank of infinite desire”Ian Morgan Cron
Luke 12:15
“Be killing sin, or sin will be killing you.”John Owen
Colossians 3:6...
2025-05-0448 min
My Secret ObsessionLizzy's Kiss (Complete Book) “The author weaves a great storyline that is full of fear, heart-stopping terror, romance, heated sexual scenes, and suspense all of which culminates into a great climax.” Suzanne - GoodreadsLizzy Adams hadn’t worked so hard to get a man’s attention as she had for Tyson Smith. The brawny black man with the soulful eyes, baritone voice that whispered over her like a velvet caress, and a smile that turned her knees to jelly occupied her thoughts… until she stood face to face with a man whose devious eyes scared her as much as the syr...
2025-05-016h 15My Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss (Complete Book) Sparks fly when the wholesome girl next door crosses the path of a sexy, alpha male. Grace followed the rules. She always played it safe and never put her heart in jeopardy, until the night she met him. She’d never imagined connecting with an alpha male like Ryan. Giving herself to him as he'd cradled her in his arms had come naturally... until she sobered up. He was everything that she’d convinced herself she didn’t want. Or was he everything she needed?Ryan balanced on a thin line of gray. He’d ki...
2025-04-307h 55
My Secret ObsessionAvenging Kiss (Full Book)Book 2 in the exciting SAVAGE SECURITY romantic suspense series.Some sins cannot be forgiven. Those must be avenged. When Adita Chopra stumbled upon the decimated camp, she vowed to hunt down the men who killed her sister. The stench of burnt flesh and the taste of death in the air haunt her dreams and power her lust for vengeance. She will show no mercy.The men of Savage Security served their country. They’d done their time in the sandbox and now enjoy their peaceful lives in the...
2025-04-295h 37My Secret ObsessionCoveted Kiss (entire book)An amazing, thrilling series. With lots of action you will be flipping pages like crazy to see what happens next.” Jessica Bronder – Goodreads ReviewerWhen Cole Savage opened Savage Security, he’d wanted to use his extensive military experience to help civilians defend themselves. He hadn’t expected the ghosts of his past to hunt him and his men down. But that’s exactly what they did. And now, in the aftermath of the attack, the men of Savage Security must band together to eliminate the terrorists living on American soil.Bella Chan can still feel the d...
2025-04-276h 54
My Secret ObsessionBlood Kiss (entire book)"Blood Kiss is a dark, suspenseful, romantic thriller!" - Sara W.Desperate to protect herself from the escalating advances of her stalker, Alisha Woods went into Young Guns to buy a gun and gain a sense of safety. As she wrapped her fingers around the Glock, something inside her clicked. The weight of the weapon in her hand empowered her. She couldn’t help but smile as she realized she was one step closer to reclaiming her life.Mike Lewis was an alpha-male in need of a damsel to save. When Alisha crossed his...
2025-04-276h 52
Grace Bible Church La GrandeThe Mystery of Marriage (Ephesians 5:28-33)As husbands and wives have been made one flesh, husbands are to nourish and cherish their wives, in the same way that Christ does the Church through covenant union with her, which was predestined from ages past - a union pictured by marriage,.Ephesians 5:28-33 “In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body. “Therefore a man shall leave his father an...
2025-03-1700 min
The Waking up to Grace Podcast041. How to be Obedient to God Effortlessly (Romans 1:1-7)This episode explores the deep connection between obedience and faith, challenging common misconceptions taught within many religious circles. We discuss how true obedience flows from a gift of grace, emphasizing that it cannot be earned and is symbolic of belief.• Defining obedience in terms of faith versus self-effort • Analyzing Paul’s teachings regarding grace in Romans • Challenging the conflation of obedience with legalistic practices • Sharing a real-life story of renewal and commitment • Distinguishing divine love from worldly interpretations of love • Encouraging listeners to cherish the grace experienced at salvation • Highlighting the promise of security in...
2025-02-1629 minMy Secret ObsessionLizzy's Kiss Ch 15 & 16Sam’s life shattered when his son died, but what he finds in Lizzy’s diary breaks him further. While she was at the school Open House, he broke into her apartment and discovers her indifference to his family's pain. Enraged, he leaves behind a few surprises for her that she can’t ignore. When Lizzy notices the subtle, chilling changes in her home, she calls Grace for reassurance. After checking her apartment for an intruder, she is shocked when a knock sounds on her door. Peeking through the peephole, she is shocked at who is waiting for her.
2024-12-191h 14My Secret ObsessionLizzy's Kiss Ch 11 & 12With a little nudge from Grace, Lizzy takes the plunge and keeps her date with Henry. When she sees him, her pulse quickens. He’s more charming and attractive than she imagined. Over candlelight and breathtaking views of the Potomac, sparks fly. As the evening winds down, one question lingers: should they let the night end...or take it to his place?
2024-12-0326 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Ch 28-31In the wake of Ryan's shocking revelation, Keri stands at a crossroads: should she confess to the police and face the consequences of her past, or flee to Europe and start anew? Meanwhile, Ryan grapples with his own regrets for his behavior the night before. He realizes that his heart belongs to Grace.
2024-10-0232 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Chapters 26 & 27Romance Interrupted, Secrets UnveiledAfter a heated encounter with Grace’s ex, Ryan is filled with regret but can’t let it slow him down—there’s work to be done. A mysterious woman’s visit to Irving Fletcher’s house haunts him as he dives into the clues hidden on a USB drive. Across town, Tommy and Keri are enjoying a passionate evening, wrapped in each other’s arms, until Ryan shows up unannounced. His discovery from the drive quickly douses their romance, leaving everyone on edge and the night far from over.
2024-09-2422 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Chapters 23, 24 & 25After attending Keri's Survivor group to process the attack at the bookstore, Grace is blindsided by Daniel's unexpected visit and the news that follows. The revelation draws them closer, but when Ryan shows up unannounced and witnesses their embrace, jealousy boils over as he witnesses their embrace.
2024-09-1723 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Chapters 21 & 22When Grace crosses paths with Keri, she sees a kindred spirit who has faced the darkness and emerged stronger. Drawn to Keri’s support group, Grace considers joining, unaware of the shadow looming over Keri's double life. A man’s shocking revelation at the police station about a serial killer targeting criminals forces Ryan into a harrowing investigation—one that could expose secrets both Grace and Keri desperately want to keep hidden.
2024-09-1024 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Chapter 18-20Chapter 18: Keri must smuggle the drugs that she'd lifted from the evidence folder to the safety of her storage unit. Then she enjoys an evening with Tommy at a pub. Chapter 19: Keri preps the drugs and syringe for her trip to Irvin Fletcher's house. Everything begins smoothly, but Irvin surprises her. Chapter 20: Grace & Ryan visit the police department and run into Tommy and Keri.
2024-09-0331 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Chapter 17 After the terrifying attack at the bookstore, Grace finds refuge at Ryan's apartment. Exhausted and shaken, she falls asleep on his sofa. When Grace wakes up, their shared relief and undeniable chemistry ignite into a tender and passionate moment, leading them to explore a new, deeper connection amidst the chaos.
2024-08-2723 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Chapters 15 & 16Chapter 15 - Lizzy and Grace speak with police officers about the attack in the book store. Ryan hustles to the book store to assure himself that Grace and Lizzy are safe. Chapter 16 - Keri has a new man on her list, but she just needs the right drugs to do the job. A mishap at the police station gives her the opportunity she steal some drugs for her "evening" plans with her new target.
2024-08-2022 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Ch 14TW: Lizzy is threatened with a knife.Grace and Lizzy go to a bookstore to get books for their classrooms. As they are checking out, Lizzy is grabbed and held with a knife to her throat. Not willing to go down easily, she and Grace fight back and make the man regret messing with them.
2024-08-1325 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Chapter 12 & 13Ch 12 Keri and Tommy go on their first date and finish the night exploring their feelings for each other. Ch 13 Keri goes on the hunt for her next project.
2024-08-0628 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Chapter 11Grace and Ryan have their first date at the Harrisburg Lake where they discover more about each other and enjoy a kiss as the sun sets.
2024-07-3026 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Chapter 10A file lands on Keri's desk that catches her eye. Irvin Fletcher's file is thicker than most, yet he's allowed out on bail before his trail. With his 'soft on crime' bleeding heart, Judge Hawkins had committed a fatal mistake. Keri had her next mark.
2024-07-1608 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Ch 9Ryan and Tyson give a presentation on self-defense for the Carrisburg Elementary School, in hopes that Grace will be there. Grace is embarraased and humiliated when she spots Ryan at the self-defense seminar. In hopes that he won't see her, she convinces Lizzy to give her Lizzy's baseball cap. Ryan falls a little bit harder for Grace as he sees how desperately she is trying not be noticed.
2024-07-0228 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Ch 7 & 8Chapter 7: For the past week, there's been a donut waiting for Keri on her desk at work. She's disappointed when there isn't one on her desk. Detective Tommy Yates, who has a secret crush on her, playfully interrupts her morning with a surprise: an apple fritter. This gesture sparks playful banter and hints at deeper feelings between them.Chapter 8: Grace and Lizzy, they banter about Grace's past relationship with Daniel. Lizzy mocks his behavior as "quirky attentiveness," prompting Grace to reflect on her feelings. Grace admits she doesn't miss Daniel much. She confesses to missing the idealized...
2024-06-2520 min
The Sixtysomething PodcastSixtysomething Podcast Episode 13 - (Estrangement from) Our Adult Children - Part 2(Estrangement from) Our Adult Children - Part 2In this moving episode of Sixtysomething, your host, Grace Taylor Segal, delves into the complex and painful topic of estrangement from adult children. She examines the causes—ranging from lifestyle disagreements to mental health challenges and manipulative partners—and shares her personal experiences of mending estranged relationships with her own children. Grace highlights strategies for maintaining communication, offering unconditional love, and seeking support. Listeners are encouraged to keep hope alive, cherish their lives, and join support groups for parents in similar situations. The epis...
2024-06-2333 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss 5 & 6Chapter 5: Keri Hall pays a visit to Dale Cobb's place and leaves him a little treat, something that will take his breath away. Chapter 6: As Grace drowns in her humiliation and anger concerning her interaction with Ryan at his parent's house, Megan returns home and informs Grace about the missing memories of Grace's time with Ryan the previous night.
2024-06-1825 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss 4BGrace can't deny her attraction to Ryan, but his directness and arrogance are red flags. She presents him with a challenge that she figures he will fail.
2024-05-2823 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Part 4AGrace meets her parents at their pastor’s house. The goal of lunch is to introduce her to the pastor’s son. She finds herself instantly attracted to him, but she assumes that he must be trouble. A man who looks as good as him must be a player.
2024-05-2137 min
Love & Cherish Podcast with Laura HowPositive Regard in Relationships | Relationship CounsellingIt seems to me; most people nowadays think that happy couples are somehow lucky. That they perhaps managed to find ‘the one’ and that the seemingly blissful union they share is a result of good fortune. Most people have it wrong. It is truer to say that often, those of us who would describe ourselves as fulfilled and secure in our unions, have in fact worked hard at creating such harmony and strength as a couple over time.
One of the most beautiful and essential elements to this focussed dedication, is the creation of a mainly positive atmo...
2024-05-1705 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Ch 2 & 3Ch 2 Keri Hall watches Dale Cobb, a registered sex offender, as he flirts with a teenage girl. Haunted by her past, she vows to stop predators before they can destroy another life. She follows the teen girl to warn her, but is teased and belittled by the group of girls.Ch 3 Lizzie wakes Grace up. With a pounding hangover, Grace regrets the decision to drink heavily the night before. She struggles to piece together her memories, she realizes she has to attend a lunch with her parents and their pastor. Panicked about facing...
2024-05-1528 min
Teacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid BurnoutTips for New & Seasoned Teachers: Secrets to Surviving the End of School Year CrazinessSend us a text"Stressed Out by the End of the School Year? Don't Miss These 7 Game-Changing Tips!"The end of the school year can be an exhausting whirlwind of activities, assessments, and organizational chaos. Whether you are a new teacher or a seasoned one, you will find something in these end-of-year teacher tips to take away some stress and add some fun to your precious last few days with your students. Discover the best teacher tips for:Keeping students engaged with fun, low-prep activities (no devices required!)Managing overwhelming end-of-year paperwork l...
2024-05-1425 min
The From Grace To Grace PodcastFiction or Non-Fiction: Picking Your Sources Wisely with Quinten | Principle | S1E5 [5]Send us a textEmbarking on a quest for truth can be daunting, but it becomes an adventure with the right navigator. Join us as we welcome Quentin, a dedicated scholar, who lights the path to discerning fact from fiction. Together, we tackle the intricate process of selecting reliable sources, especially in an age where misinformation is rampant. Quentin's expertise in primary sources and his insights into personal learning styles establish the foundation of our exploration, ensuring that you're equipped to filter the valuable nuggets of truth from the overwhelming stream of data that confronts us daily.
2024-05-1150 minMy Secret ObsessionGrace's Kiss Chapter 1Sparks fly when the wholesome girl next door crosses the path of a sexy, alpha-male.
Grace followed the rules. She always played it safe and never put her heart in jeopardy, until the night she met him. She’d never imagined connecting with an alpha-male like Ryan. Giving herself to him as he'd cradled her in his arms had come naturally... until she sobered up. He was everything that she’d convinced herself she didn’t want. Or was he everything she needed?Ryan balanced on a thin line of gray. He’d killed hi...
2024-05-0747 min
Grace Capital City PodcastLuke // Little Man, Big PursuitPastor Olu continues our series, "So Our Hearts Will Burn," where a tiny man named Zaccheus, seeking to see Jesus, has a life-altering encounter. The profound transformation we so earnestly crave comes through seeking Jesus rather than spectating from a distance. We will discover that while God honors and even desires intensity in our pursuit of Him, it is no match for God's relentless pursuit of us. When we seek Him, we find He's been after us the whole time, leaning towards our direction, calling us by name, and requesting access to the intimate places we cherish! Listen in...
2024-03-1135 min
Five Years TimeThe Youthful Spirit WithinThe soft glow of morning light and the warmth of a shared breakfast with my daughter set the stage for today's heartfelt exploration into the art of unwinding and the beauty of life's quieter moments. Imagine a day that starts without the jolt of an alarm, where the final pages of a novel are turned in the comfort of your bed, and a leisurely breakfast unfolds into cherished familial bonding. I share this and more, including the blend of excitement and stress that comes with planning my daughter's first birthday party and the tactics I employ to lift my...
2024-01-2454 min
Epiphany With CherishHappy New Year: Dealing with Uncertainty and GraceMake room for uncertainty but make bigger room for Grace
2024-01-0108 minFive Years TimeAwaiting Santa's Arrival with a Heart Full of MemoriesAs dawn cracked on Christmas Eve, I found myself enveloped in the quiet hum of anticipation, a stark contrast to the sleepless night behind me. While reminiscing about past holidays and the vibrant hues of Quality Street chocolates, I felt the excitement brewing within my daughter Ro, her spirit a beacon for the festivities to come. Join us as we navigate the juxtaposition of work and celebration, with Trevor possibly taking the reins of today's TikTok recipe, all while I tidy up a cooking video. Reflecting on the year that's almost behind us is like flipping through a...
2023-12-2448 min
Grace Church RenoCherishIn this standalone sermon, this message focuses on the meaning of baptism, as well as understanding how to truly cherish God in our daily lives.
2023-11-2031 min
Grace Christian Church Sermons2023.08.27 Joe Helg (The Upper Room Example - John 13:1-17)When things are coming to an end, whether a summer holiday where you have created new friendships; moving to another state or country where you leave behind family & friends you’ve known for decades; or sitting in the presence of a loved one who is approaching the end of this earthly life… I have noticed the attentiveness, the appreciation, and the valuing of that specific time with them… moments to cherish, and embrace --- because you KNOW that you may never see them again.
We have entered into the final week of Jesus’ ministry… a ministry...
2023-08-2842 min
FOCUS FFS - An ADHD Photographer's Podcast14. ADHD and Relationships with MollyHey ADHD goblins!!!
Today me and Molly sat down to talk about ADHD and relationships and why being with someone who gives you grace with your ADHD is the most important decision you can make for yourself.
Me and Molly talk about our careers and how important having a loving partner is to achieving your goals!
If you can spare a minute of your time and enjoy listening to me talk about ADHD, photography and life, please leave a rating/review of the podcast...
2023-07-1449 min
The Tea with KG#68. The Power Of Female FriendshipsIt's #TeaTimeTuesday and we are back with another episode! Today we are celebrating Cancer season with a big happy birthday to everyone's favorite furry co-host Benson! Tune in as we dive into a little story time and talk about the power of female friendships. Those soul connections are something I cherish deeply and it always fascinates me how instant and natural these connections feel. No matter how much time is spent apart, we always pick right back up in the most beautiful way. Tune in for more! Cheers and let's spill!Let's connect:Instagram: https...
2023-06-2728 min
Sunday Resetnavigating friendshipshere is just a very all-over-the-place episode about some of the values in friendships I have learned to cherish throughout my life. I’m thankful for what I have learned and am glad to be sharing with you!! Have a beautiful week!
2023-04-1632 min
The Tea with KG#54. Mindset Magic with Charity DawnWhich lens we choose to look through is up to us. Is it one of despair, or one of opportunity? Throughout the healing journey we can turn our pain into purpose, which is exactly what this week's special guest is doing. I am so excited to have the amazing Charity Walls join our tea time and share her story. Charity is a Registered Practical Nurse, a Certified Personal Trainer & Nutritionist, a Coach and also an athlete. Tune in as Charity shares her journey with trauma and holistic healing of the mind, body and spirit. We chat about boundaries, empathy...
2023-02-2852 min
Sermons from Grace Baptist HuttoWhat is a Baptist? Part 3 Proponents of Religious Freedom January 15 2023As an often persecuted minority, Baptists have been champions of religious liberty for all people. We believe that everyone has the ability and responsibility to respond to God personally. Faith in Jesus must be individually and voluntarily. Baptists are against using force or threat to convert people to Christianity or our way of worshipping God. The 2000 Baptist Faith and Message preamble states: "Baptists cherish and defend religious liberty, and deny the right of any secular or religious authority to impose a confession of faith upon a church or body of churches. We honor the principles of soul competency and the...
2023-01-2035 min
Epiphany With CherishIMAGO DEIThe image by the grace of God Email address:Oguchukwucherish@gmail.com
2023-01-0812 min
home—body podcastYou Deserve Enchantment w—Natalie EslickFine artist + educator Natalie Eslick joins us to talk about leaving her muggle job and finding enchantment as she pursued her creative practice. We talk about the power of creativity to help us be more resilient in the face of uncertainty and loneliness; and Natalie shares how the wild can keep us from missing out on our one precious life.“Enchantment wriggled its way into my hardened heart through the simple act of observing wildness.”Natalie is an Australian fine artist and educator whose work is steeped in connection to nature, rooting into...
2022-12-151h 00
Real Talk with Grace Redman#058: Real Talk with Melisa Keenan - Keynote Speaker, International and USA Today Bestselling Author & Intuitive Intimacy Expert“Intimacy is reciprocal. We can’t go more intimate with someone else than we’ve been willing to go with ourselves. Into-me-see.” - Melisa Keenan
This Real Talk sheds light on masculine and feminine energy, how intimacy is more than an act and feeling, and how women self-sabotage when they don’t cherish themselves first.
I loved hosting Melisa Keenan - Intuitive Intimacy Expert, International and USA Today Bestselling Author, and Keynote Speaker.
Melisa has an uncanny way of simplifying metaphysical truths in a way that is easy to understand.
She provides profo...
2022-11-1849 min
Grace in LouisvilleSpirit-Filled Children and ParentsEphesians 6:1-4 | Andy Sabaka | A Spirit-filled home glorifies Christ as children obey their parents and as parents cherish their children.
2022-09-1942 min
The Gratitude Guru By Grace ElizabethI Break Free From My Toxic RelationshipBased on my own experience being in a toxic relationship that was built off a foundation of trauma bonding, abandonment issues and similar interests and characteristics that gave a false and toxic portrayal of soul connection and alignment. As emotional, spiritual and soulful beings, it is only natural to crave a certain level of depth based on our individual needs. When the depth in which we are needy of is reached, we often tend to overlook opposing negative attributes that may simultaneously be present within the relationship. In depth intimate connections come and go. It is up to us...
2022-08-2303 min
Saved By GraceLet's Talk LoveI’ve learned that just because someone loves you, doesn’t mean they are compatible with you. Love is a lot of things; patient, kind, it doesn’t boast and is not proud 1Cor. 13:4-8, but to go into a marriage you need to also have passion, friendship, God, responsibility, and need to cherish each other. I see why God showed me a man that was my friend because growing up I never valued friendships at the start of my relationship. I dated guys because I was attracted to them, and not because I fell in love with having their friend...
2022-08-1119 minThe Gratitude Guru By Grace ElizabethI have An Absolutely Iconic AssWhether you use it as a money maker, show it off exclusively in the bedroom, whether its a pancake or a boulder, your ass is absolutely, undeniably iconic. Your mammoth sized dump truck certainly attracts attention and is a great conversation starter, however, it is important to recognize that your ass is not your personality. Your ass has a personality of its own. Acknowledging and embracing your juicy, fat, gravity defying donk will not only initiate a Kim K confidence level, but will allow you to walk (or waddle) through life radiating a solid sense of self and helps yo...
2022-07-2302 minThe Gratitude Guru By Grace ElizabethI Have Great TitsBig or small, real or fake, perky or pouting... Each individual tit has its own unique charm, its own presence, its own ~ personality. Perhaps you even favor one great tit over the other. I encourage you to realize that maintaining a deep understanding that your tits are honestly just really great, will propel you into the kind of physical confidence Pamela Anderson has in Bay Watch. On a more serious note, our physical bodies - including each set of beautiful, bodacious, bouncy, Bahama mamas - do not continue with us into the spiritual realm after we pass. This meditation...
2022-07-1403 min
The Grace & Cherish Podcast16. How to avoid overwhelm when making design (and life) decisionsIt’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed when making decisions for your home. The options seem never ending when it comes to paint, furniture, flooring or fabric. How do I know which one is best for me and my home? How do I get past the overwhelm I feel when trying to decide? This episode shares a few tips to help you lessen the overwhelm and make decisions you feel good about.
In this episode we explore:
4 questions to help you be intentional in your decision making and lessen overwhelm when making decisions at home and in...
2022-04-2624 minThe Grace & Cherish Podcast15. Formed by Seasons: Lent and Self-ExaminationThis week is the final episode of the Lent series. Listen in as we consider the role of self-examination in our faith as we end
In this episode we explore:
What is self-examination and how does it form us?
The goal of self-examination is about communion not perfection
Self-examination that leads us deeper into the heart of Christ
2022-04-0508 minThe Grace & Cherish Podcast14. Formed by Seasons: Lent and PreparationLent is a season of preparation. And today, we’re talking about the Woman at the well, and more specifically, the community she came from as we consider what it means to “prepare” for Christ.
In this episode we explore:
The interaction between Jesus, the Samaritan woman and her community
What it means to prepare for Christ
Jesus call to “open your eyes and look at the fields because they are ready for harvest”
2022-03-2917 minThe Grace & Cherish Podcast13. Formed by Seasons: Lent and PrayerThis week we talk about prayer and the challenge to be truly honest in our prayer.
In this episode we explore:
Being honest and vulnerable in prayer, even when it’s painful.
My grandma’s influence on me through modeling prayer
The gift of communion through prayer
2022-03-2214 minThe Grace & Cherish Podcast12. Formed by Seasons: Lent and FastingThis week we talk about how we are formed through fasting, and have a discussion of fasting and feast days through the Lent season. We also discuss how fasting can lead us to serve our community and are reminded that fasting isn’t about gaining God’s love, because we already have it.
In this episode we explore:
Fasting and feast days throughout Lent
How fasting can help you also be more aware and present
The connection between fasting and communion with God and your community
2022-03-1516 minThe Grace & Cherish Podcast11. Formed by Seasons: Lent & ServiceThis week we explore the role of service as one of the themes of Lent and how practicing service during this season forms us into people of love.
In this episode we explore:
Looking at service creatively as we expand our ideas of "how" we can serve
2022-03-0810 minThe Grace & Cherish Podcast10. Formed by Seasons: LentJust as our homes can be vessels that form us, so can seasons like Lent.
Lent is an opportunity to practice self-examination, fasting, prayer, service, discipline and preparation - each purposed to help us move closer toward becoming people who reflect the image of God.
At Grace & Cherish we encourage hospitality as a lifestyle because we believe that a hospitable life reflects the hospitable heart of God. And Lent is such a wonderful opportunity to draw nearer to that heart. So, for the next several weeks, we’ll consider how observing Lent can shape us....
2022-03-0109 minThe Grace & Cherish Podcast9. Lessons Learned: Homelessness & HospitalityIn today’s episode we’re talking about people. Specifically, people experiencing homelessness and the unique lessons learned about hospitality from them.
In this episode we explore:
The importance of relationships and the lessons learned from people experiencing homelessness
Being content people so we don’t become entitled people
The power of vulnerability as learned through washing feet
2022-02-2232 minThe Grace & Cherish Podcast8. Designing the Entryway, pt. 2: The ProcessEpisode Summary
We’ve talked about our homes and their role in our personal formation, so the next two episodes focus on the design process in our entryway project in our previous home in Portland. Part one focuses on the inspiration and purpose of the design and how it relates to one’s formation.
In this episode we explore:
The design process starting with defining the need and other important questions to ask when beginning a new project (see reflection questions)
The details of the Portland entryway project including design tips and tricks such as:
2022-02-1536 minThe Grace & Cherish Podcast7. Designing the Entryway, pt. I: Purpose and Making it personalWe’ve talked about our homes and their role in our personal formation, so the next two episodes focus on the design process in our entryway project in our previous home in Portland. Part one focuses on the inspiration and purpose of the design and how it relates to one’s formation.
In this episode we explore:
God as the One who welcomes
Making the entryway personal (see link to a previous blog post here.)
2022-02-0829 minThe Grace & Cherish Podcast6. Negative Space: Spiritual Formation in Interior DesignThere are many ways our homes can participate in the spiritual formation process. What does spiritual formation have to do with hospitality? Well everything. In order to be hospitable, to serve and welcome other people motivated by love and care requires we know true Love and true Welcome from, as the Word says, the One who loved us first. There isn’t enough grit or hustle in the world to help us strive our way toward being hospitable people. That strength comes from the Holy Spirit alone.
In this episode we explore:
Negative space in interior de...
2022-02-0128 minThe Grace & Cherish Podcast5. Focal Points: Spiritual Formation in Interior DesignOur homes are places full of opportunity for relationship, for love, for teaching and growing and so much more. I believe our homes can also be vessels for our spiritual formation, but do we view them that way?
This episode is all about spiritual formation and interior design - specifically how focal points can help us learn to abide. I am passionate about interior design, and I believe beauty points to hope, so join me as we consider how something like interior design can help us become people of Love and show hospitality in a world that...
2022-01-2519 minThe Grace & Cherish Podcast4. Hospitality in Your Community: An Invitation OutIsaiah 58, a passage known to be about fasting and God’s definition of true fasting, has also significantly influenced my understanding of hospitality as being something done both in one’s home and out of it.
In this episode we explore:
How Isaiah 58 and Matthew 25 can expand our understanding of showing hospitality and becoming people of Love
Examples of opportunities to show hospitality during our ordinary days
2022-01-1826 minThe Grace & Cherish Podcast3. Hospitality at Home: An Invitation InThis episode is part one of a two part series where we explore hospitality as something we can offer both in our homes and outside of them. In part one, we’re considering what it looks like to show hospitality at home for the guests you invite in and for the people you live with. I’ll share three common barriers to showing hospitality in our homes along with a few questions to get you thinking deeply and creatively.
In this episode we explore:
Becoming people of welcome
Preparing for guests through prayer
3 common barriers to show...
2022-01-1131 min