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Book Vs Movie PodcastThe Gambler (1980) Kenny Rogers (as The Gambler), Bruce Boxleitner & Lee PurcellBook Vs. Movie: The GamblerThe 1978 Song & Kenny Rogers as The Gambler TV MovieYee ha!The Margos' latest episode is all about the Kenny Rogers classic "The Gambler." The song was written in 1976 by Don Schlitz, who was only 26 years old at the time. It took two years before Rogers made it a number 1 hit. The song's lyrics tell the story of a chance encounter on a train between the narrator and a seasoned gambler. The gambler imparts his wisdom about life and gambling to the narrator...2023-11-0557 min
Faith in the Messy MiddleHow to Handle Becoming a Single MotherBeing a parent is no easy task. Transitioning to being a single parent is next level challenging. On today's episode, you'll hear how Sherrell Wallace became a single mother and through this process grew even closer to God. I had to wait an extra week to launch this episode-didn't want to spoil the surprise!
Scriptures mentioned on today's episode
Philippians 4:13
Romans 8:28
Jeremiah 29:11
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2023-05-1630 minFaith in the Messy MiddleHow to Handle AnxietyEver find yourself setting up camp in "What-If" Land worrying about all sorts of things that could go wrong? I think we've all been there at least a time or two. It seems that since 2020, there has been an increase in awareness around the struggle with anxiety. As Christians, we can be tempted into believing the lie that if we struggle with anxiety, we somehow lack trust in God. That simply isn't true.
It's in those moments of anxious thoughts, that we have a choice; a choice to lean into the peace that God...2023-04-2429 minFaith in the Messy MiddleHow to Handle Accepting ForgivenessDo you ever find yourself playing the comparison game with your choices? This sin isn't as bad as that sin or I can accept forgiveness for myself for this choice-but that choice-that one feels unforgivable? The truth is all sin leads to us hurting and can keep us separated from God. This wasn't the plan God had or has for His people. He wants to be in community with us. He wants us to experience His love and share that with the world. When we hold onto our sin, it keeps us from walking out in the freedom Jesus...2023-04-1041 minFaith in the Messy MiddleHow to Handle a Messy PastMaking poor choices is a part of life. What I've learned is that we won't get it right, a lot of the time actually, which is why I so desperately need God daily. It's easy to get stuck focusing on our past poor choices and failures and forget that regardless of where we've been God wants to use us.
On today's episode, you'll get to hear how Rebecca Randall overcame her messy past of substance abuse and how God is using her and her testimony to help other women in similar situations. By the...2023-03-2737 minFaith in the Messy MiddleHow to Handle Diabetes"You are a Type 1 Diabetic." Not exactly the phrase a young, newly-married, first-time mother wants to hear.
On today's episode, you'll get to hear Amanda's journey of living with Diabetes. From the "I have no clue how to manage this" to "I've learned to have grace with myself and not let Diabetes steal my joy" and all the phases in between, Amanda shares how she has leaned and continues to lean into God through these messy moments.2023-03-1425 minFaith in the Messy MiddleHow to Handle CancerI think it's safe to say that it's nearly impossible to find a person whose life hasn't been impacted in one way or another by cancer, whether it be watching a family member or friend battle it or fighting that battle themselves. Cancer has the ability to steal a lot of joy and cause a lot of pain other than just physical.
On today's episode you'll get to hear how Tori has fought this battle more than once. She shares her go-to scriptures and some practical tips for those fighting this same fight. I pray her testimony...2023-02-2724 minFaith in the Messy MiddleHow to Handle Perfectionism...Less Pressure, More PeaceWill all the perfectionists please stand up, please stand up! *Reluctantly stands up* Anyone else--Know this is a struggle for you too and wish it weren't?
On this episode (Eeek, the first full one!) I will be sharing how my on-going struggle with perfectionism has lead to many messy moments for me; it is also one of the places I've seen God continually show up with His love and grace for me. If you struggle with striving for perfect too and constantly feel in a state of stress and pressure, I pray that through this episode and...2023-02-1320 min
Faith in the Messy Middle1: Get to Know Me & What to ExpectYou know that thing God's been asking you to do? Yea, this podcast is that thing for me. It's been a longtime coming and I'm still not sure I'm ready, ha! After listening to Episode 2, you'll understand why it's taken me so long to make this a reality, but it's time! So here we go! Here's to sharing the testimonies of women who have lived through the mess and are still here to tell of God's faithfulness in their lives.2023-02-0803 min
The ONE ThingStrengthen Your Relationship by Honoring Your Core ValuesLast year, we shared the story of Mark and Jennie Donohue and their experience setting shared goals at our annual Goal Setting Retreat.Let’s refresh: Mark worked long hours but wasn’t seeing any more money come in. Jennie was a stay-at-home mom with an online coaching business, and she was feeling unsupported and misunderstood. Their marriage was struggling. They were trying to move their family forward, but they were both moving in opposite directions. Something had to change.What happened at that Goal Setting Retreat changed their lives. They improved their marriage and got...2021-08-1628 min