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The Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 57: The Heaven Now Marriage Seminar - Part 6The Heaven Now Marriage Seminar was given by Karna Atkinson's dad, Rick Larson. Rick went to be with the Lord in 2019, but left this recording as a treasure for us to continue to glean timeless truth and help for marriages. This is the last of six sessions.
To order Rick Larson's book: 5:21: The Nine Divine Words from Ephesians That Can Change Your Marriage for Good!
If you are struggling in your marriage and would like to explore if life and marriage coaching is a good fit for you with Karn...
2024-03-1959 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 56: The Heaven Now Marriage Seminar - Part 5The Heaven Now Marriage Seminar was given by Karna Atkinson's dad, Rick Larson. Rick went to be with the Lord in 2019, but left this recording as a treasure for us to continue to glean timeless truth and help for marriages. This is the fifth of six sessions.
To order Rick Larson's book: 5:21: The Nine Divine Words from Ephesians That Can Change Your Marriage for Good!
If you are struggling in your marriage and would like to explore if life and marriage coaching is a good fit for you with Karn...
2024-03-1259 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 55: Heaven Now Marriage Seminar Part 4The Heaven Now Marriage Seminar was given by Karna Atkinson's dad, Rick Larson. Rick went to be with the Lord in 2019, but left this recording as a treasure for us to continue to glean timeless truth and help for marriages. This is the fourth of six sessions.
To order Rick Larson's book: 5:21: The Nine Divine Words from Ephesians That Can Change Your Marriage for Good!
If you are struggling in your marriage and would like to explore if life and marriage coaching is a good fit for you with Karn...
2024-02-2649 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 54: The Heaven Now Marriage Seminar Part 3The Heaven Now Marriage Seminar was given by Karna Atkinson's dad, Rick Larson. Rick went to be with the Lord in 2019, but left this recording as a treasure for us to continue to glean timeless truth and help for marriages. This is the third of six sessions.
To order Rick Larson's book: 5:21: The Nine Divine Words from Ephesians That Can Change Your Marriage for Good!
If you are struggling in your marriage and would like to explore if life and marriage coaching is a good fit for you with Karna...
2024-02-2354 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 53: The Heaven Now Marriage Seminar - Part 2The Heaven Now Marriage Seminar was given by Karna Atkinson's dad, Rick Larson. Rick went to be with the Lord in 2019, but left this recording as a treasure for us to continue to glean timeless truth and help for marriages. This is the second of six sessions.
To order Rick Larson's book: 5:21: The Nine Divine Words from Ephesians That Can Change Your Marriage for Good!
If you are struggling in your marriage and would like to explore if life and marriage coaching is a good fit for you with Karna...
2024-02-1654 min
The Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 52: The Heaven Now Marriage Seminar - Part 1The Heaven Now Marriage Seminar was given by Karna Atkinson's dad, Rick Larson. Rick went to be with the Lord in 2019, but left this recording as a treasure for us to continue to glean timeless truth and help for marriages. This is the first of six sessions.
To order Rick Larson's book: 5:21: The Nine Divine Words from Ephesians That Can Change Your Marriage for Good!
If you are struggling in your marriage and would like to explore if life and marriage coaching is a good fit for you with...
2024-02-1444 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 51: Roxanne and Karna - The Power of Knowing Your Core Values and Strengths
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2023-08-3135 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 50: Natalie Rauch- Don't Micromanage God's WillGolden Nuggets from Natalie
Our only option is LOVE!
Huge difference between HEAD knowledge about God and HEART knowledge.
God is ALWAYS working behind the scenes.
Christians are not exempt from hard times.
You never forget the dramatic loss of a parent.
After trauma we always end up with a choice…We can continue in devastation or we can surrender and trust and step into productivity through it WITH HIM.
Appreciate EVERY SINGLE day as it comes.
The military community has a common bo...
2023-08-2245 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 49: Marlene Dickinson - God Owns the StageGolden Nuggets from Marlene
“The only true freedom that I could find was in the Lord!”
All our choices tend to be around: OUR FEARS, OUR DESIRES or OUR NEEDS.
Watching living testimonies builds our faith.
We can make it through unthinkable circumstances as He gives us what we need one day at a time.
Darkness helps define light and evil helps define good.
He will sustain us….but we have to allow Him to be our strength for such.
It is in know...
2023-08-1541 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 48: Kim Wiggington - A Masterpiece in the Hands of the MasterGolden Nuggets from Kim:
“The created owes everything to the Creator!”
We can be poor financially yet so rich in love and faith.
Just like an etch-a-sketch, we are limited and can only make “squares and stairs” but God, as Creator, created us each a beautiful masterpiece.
Give the Lord control of the driver's seat of life.
Remember that a parents faith is contagious.
His Word defines our identity and directs our destiny.
Only God, as creator and designer, has the authority to creat...
2023-08-0835 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 47: Michelle Rahn - Run to Jesus FasterGolden Nuggets from Michelle:
When we are in a tragedy, ASK GOD for the “take-aways!”
God’s promises to carry us through our tragedies…in Isaiah.
Vonette Bright: “The fact that God has me living means He still has something left for me to do”
Pray continually!
Dream about fun things to start later (like being in a pageant at 60 years old)!
“What God brings us to….He equips us for!”
Tragedy can be many things like divorce, death, teens rebelling, debt, etc.
When...
2023-08-0138 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 46: Judy Russell - Elbows on the Table and Lean InGolden Nuggets from Judy:
People connect more easily while sitting around a table.
Conversations connect through sharing ideas and thoughts.
When entertaining, keep it simple and save your energy for your guests.
Judy has a heart to gather people to foster relationships.
People are more likely to bear their souls in conversations at the table.
God's faithfulness over-arches all of the Christ followers' life.
Good friendships take work and effort but are worth it. In order to have a friend you must...
2023-05-1036 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 45: Navigating Transitions with Karna and RoxanneNavigating Transitions
Transitions are inevitable
Transitions are a place of faith as you are not where you were and not yet where you are going to be!
Benefits looking back:
Felt my neediness for Him to lead, guide and direct me!
Forced me to “wait on God” and learn what that looks like
Opportunity for my faith to be tested and my unbelief to be exposed.
Clarifies our illusion of control.
Brings space for God to do miracles and show His grace.
Lea...
2023-04-2443 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 44: Lucia O'Connor - Love with a Full HeartGolden Nuggets from Lucia:
Felt the “Spirit of Rejection” early in life but was unaware of it.
Kept chasing titles and awards on the performance treadmill. Had a way of overdoing it.
We can be surrounded by a million people and yet feel so quietly lonely!
Deep friendships make you better.
When we finally have an answer to our “issues” we are better able to deal with it.
Do you have a quiet hurt? Are you seeking the approval of others? Are you “Much Afraid?”
LOVE WITH A F...
2023-04-1543 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 43: Delma Rivera Lytle - Grace for the MisfitGolden Nuggets from Delma:
It is sadly easy to “brush off” the needs of others.
God weaves thin threads of connections (even the smallest of things like pageant shoes) for His greater purposes.
Be willing to learn from differing: cultures, opinions, languages, religions.
Seek first to understand before being understood
We all feel like we are “misfits” in life sometimes.
Give people GRACE!
Our “eccentricity” or whatever makes us different, can actually be the thing that inspires others.
Don’t imitate others...
2023-04-0344 min
The Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 42: Sherry Sivret - PTSD and the Journey to HealingGolden Nuggets from Sherry:
God know the deep desires of our hearts.
Influenced by watching her Grandmother read her Bible daily and journal.
God is always at the end of the connective piece of rope between us.
He knocks at the door of our hearts and is always there, waiting and available.
PSTD and survivor guilt impacted her husband (received purple heart) and their marriage.
We often worry more when “not knowing”, and would rather just hear the truth to start sorting it out.
With serious PSTD, we all need counselors to help with wisdom to build a brid...
2023-03-2338 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 41: Esmeralda Hetrick - Mourning Brings Intimacy with GodGolden Nuggets from Esmeralda:
We have a LIVING GOD…communicate with Him. Have God conversations
Tears are often a balm for us….don’t be afraid to cry and let it out.
Connect with those who grieve and don’t be afraid when they cry.
As a single, you are never doing “life alone” as He is always waiting for us to enter into a greater relationship with Him.
Come before God being HEARTfelt and not your HEADfelt.
It takes adversity to really humble yourself.
As seniors in life, we have more passion and wisdom to help others.
There is no...
2023-03-1646 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 40: Rhonda Howdyshell - A Journey to Health and HealingGolden Nuggets from Rhonda
If you let it, your life will become a mission!
God will always use your tragedy to build, lift and encourage others if you will let Him.
Listen….Follow….Trust (even when not completely sure).
If you are parenting a teen in a dark tunnel - keep your eyes focused on the LIGHT at the end of the tunnel.
Volunteering for and serving others builds our own souls.
The habit of gratitude changes things. Focus on thankfulness.
After healing and recovery…..”God didn’t save your life because you needed another day but because someone el...
2023-03-0945 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 39: Dr. Margaret Pace - Christ Doesn't Give us Crackerjacks!Golden Nuggets from Margaret
Worship is our greatest weapon of warfare!
Be hungry for more, cry out. He is willing to show us “great and mighty things” (Jer 33:3)
Have the faith to praise and thank God amidst it all
Know that we are victorious as we have a covenant of victory.
Try worship dancing as it is good for your soul.
Life is all about mindset and ATTITUDE…casting down wrong thoughts!
We must walk by our faith and not by our sight.
God gives us good gifts and not the cheap ones like those found in a Cracker...
2023-03-0236 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 38: Dr. Janice Hooker-Fortman -Help for the Mother/Daughter RelationshipGolden Nuggets from Dr. Fortman
Pay attention to what is going on in your life - might be part of God’s guidance.
Self reflection can be a huge teacher.
Common issues with mothers and daughters:~Daughters get older they decide that they are the mom~Mom’s not letting go of a grown adult daughter~Both giving unsolicited advice~Both using the word “should” with one another
Relationships matter!
Social media has affected relationships as well as mental health!
There is a “way with words” that brings more honor to all of your relationships.
Do you REALLY know who you...
2023-02-2339 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 37: Janis Thomas - Love, Leadership and Taking Leaps of FaithGolden Nuggets from Janis:
Always keep going and keep yourself in shape!
Don’t give up on yourself.
Be involved and show up in children’s lives…it makes a giant difference for them.
Take risks….never believe you can’t try and achieve something new. Ask others for help.
PREPARE for what you want and then go for it.
When influencing young minds, give a responsible answer.
Teach your children HOW to make decisions and the CONSEQUENCES of such.
Don’t let others make decisions for you as you are the one that will live out the consequences...
2023-02-1733 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 36: Stephanie Miller - Do You Want to be Made Whole?Golden Nuggets from Stephanie
Faith first - family second!
Work with your strengths and help one another
It is very important for multi-generational women to learn from one another.
College forces us to learn time management.
God is faithful through all our difficulties.
The JOY of the Lord is our strength.
We need to help others with chronic pain.
After her miraculous recovery from a car accident, she learned, “Those that don’t get up, don’t get better.”
We have got to hunger for our own WHOLENESS…seek it…ask for it! John 5:6
Give the gift of “goodbye” to the...
2023-02-1036 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 35: Kimberly Ghedi - He Restores My SoulGolden Nuggets from Kimberly
We have each been given the crown of eternal life versus just the crown of earthly life.
As parents, never give up on your kids even when they are wandering.
The Lord is our strength especially when we are weak.
Always remember that God is FAITHFUL even when we feel unloved and are messing in the world’s addictions.
He can restore everything that the “locusts have eaten”....
Our lives don’t look very good whenever we take the reign and control.
Life is all about a mindset change.
He not only died to redeem m...
2023-02-0340 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 34: Debbie Robbins - True B.E.A.U.T.Y.Golden Nuggets from Debbie Robins
Had a Christian mentor growing up as she believes that young women need to be mentored through difficult times by older women.
You don’t STOP serving the Lord!
Prov 3:5-6 carried her through devastating days…lean not on your own understanding…
People will fail you but Jesus NEVER will.
Don’t mess with sin as it will take you farther than you want to go.
Be authentic and be the leader.
Go after your dreams when you are young.
Find mentors for sage wise age-old advice
Seek the kingdom FIRST (Mt 6:33)
Yield to God a...
2023-01-2639 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 33: Cindy Conant - At the Feet of Jesus (part 2)Today we continue our discussion with Cindy Conant as she shares about the ministry of her porch, and in intimate encounter with Jesus. Make sure to check out Episode 32 for the first part of our talk.
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2023-01-1944 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 32: Cindy Conant - Face to Face with Jesus (part 1)Golden Nuggets from Cindy:
“The Holy Spirit “is a gentleman” and wants to be invited into speak.”
Her crystal clear defining moment…..“I am perfecting you by allowing you to be a mother.” This word gave context, and solid ground, to her busy parenting days.
We have a greater inheritance in the Lord than just to live overwhelmed!
Knowing our children and gifted to us as an assignment seems to make the mundane HOLY!
The spirit of perfection is not to “be perfect” but it is accepting His kind invitation to the fullness of our identity in Christ which He died to gi...
2023-01-1352 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 31: Susan Shewbridge - Remembering Singin' Mama...Take God at His Word!Golden Nuggets from Susan Shewbridge
We can “hound heaven” for our healing!
We can be open and expectant for miracles.
Maximize our days and live everyday as if we are dying.
“If the enemy can’t take our eternal soul, then he will try to snuff us out here on earth.”
Use scripture in the daily battlefield! The Word is our weapon here on earth.
Memorizing scripture (and hiding it in our hearts) will bear fruit later.
While you are young, build your “walls of Truth”..pack it in…as time can be harder later.
Do the hard surr...
2023-01-0555 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 30: Peggy Stewart - Bringing Joy to the Father Golden Nuggets from Peggy:
We are the stewards of the mysteries of God….yet…while finding our deepest contentment in HIM ALONE!
We must take up our cross daily!
God is AT WORK in me and through me.
In all things we must seek to enter into HIS REST as we can do nothing apart from HIM.
Get in agreement with the WORD!
Read the Word and ask for Him to enlighten you.
He delights in bringing us understanding.
When “we are at the end of ourselves” is the best time for illumination, revelation and learning…not mentally but spiritual...
2022-11-1040 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 29: Karna and Roxanne - Develop the Soul of your MarriageRoxanne and Karna chat about how to invest practically in your marriage.
1. Lifelong dating
2. Seek to have an input of truth together
3. Pray together
4. Serve together
5. Do common things together
6. Dream together
Pickleball
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2022-11-0344 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 28: Cindy Robinson - "Lord, what do you want me to learn?"Golden Nuggets from Cindy:
Raised going to church but didn’t know that God could actually speak to us.
Wreckless living in college after my brother died…partying till blackout…then came to a place to “bow the knee to the living God!”
We can be handed over to the destruction of our flesh so that our spirit might be saved….1 Cor 5:5.
Cindy became incredibly hungry for His Word. Word for the “pearls to start braiding my necklace.”
Be intentional and purposeful to be in the Word….His Words!
Moms need to find and highlight the “giftings/drive...
2022-10-2053 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 27 - Navigating the Human ConditionFor more information on The Deeper Intensive Retreat:
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2022-10-1336 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 26: Elisabeth Schulz - Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenGolden Nuggets from Elisabeth
· Not all family crisis cases come through CPS
· People can seem “nosey” for good or bad reasons so develop your “stock” answer for their questions so that you will not be caught off guard and frustrated.
· Grandparents Raiding Grandchildren (GRG) can be a very FRAGILE situation coming out of precipitating events that are usually not good.
· Often GRG can come from a very short notice such as “if you can’t take these kids, they will go into foster care.”
· It usually starts as temporary with reunification...
2022-10-051h 00The Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 25: Nita Parks - A Beautiful LegacyGolden Nuggets from Nita:
Life can be difficult and you simply must roll up your sleeves and get to work on the HARD. (Her 4 brothers went to serve in WWII and she and her sister were relegated to running the family farm)
Grateful to be from a family of DEEP convictions. Do we have deep convictions?
God uses all things!….ie: the strong hands that came from milking cows helped her basketball career where she ended up with a college scholarship and the title of All American.
God use every difficulty to teach you something wort...
2022-09-2844 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 24: Roxanne and Karna- Grace on the JobTopics covered in today's episode:
1. First Impressions
2. Do more
3. Positivity Index
4. Solve a Problem
5. Be proactive
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2022-09-2036 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 23: Laura Morgan - Ms. Senior America 2021Golden Nuggets from Laura Morgan
If it is important to you then it is important to the heart of God!
Even when we are not at our best, God is working things together for our greater good.
When we are going through difficulties we are often unsure whether it will ever get better….what a time to develop our faith!
God allows us to go through difficulties and often used them to draw us unto Him.
God can take what the enemy meant for ill and use it for good….BUT GOD!
He is with us in the dark...
2022-09-1345 min
The Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 22: LeaAnn DePetro - Tested, Tried and TrueGolden Nuggets from LeaAnn!
Knowing Jesus is a true GIFT to us
We can trust the Lord to teach us how to be a good Christian, even if we are not married to a Christian.
Learn to let our spouse go and trust God with them
We need to understand that marriage is a reflection/account of our relationship with God
Pay attention to your thoughts….take them captive
Open, know and claim God’s Word over your life.
Defeated Christians must work on themselves first in order to love others well.
Give yourself over to kno...
2022-07-0542 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 21: Shirley Quine - He is EnoughGolden Nuggets from Shirley Quine
One of the greatest life lessons is that “Apart from ME you can do nothing” (John 15:5) as He is the Vine and we are the branches.
He gives us everything we need EVERYDAY…AS we walk in HIM and not in our flesh.
He promises to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we need.
We often feel like we are walking in the Spirit as wobbly babies. But as we age, grow and get stronger, we realize that He is all the strength that we need.
Failures, trials, and our weaknesses often bring us to...
2022-06-1542 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 20: Lyndsay Lambert - Go to the ThroneGolden Nuggets from Lyndsay
The curse of “expectations''....if you get what you expected, then you are not grateful. If you do not get what you expected, then you are disappointed. It is a lose-lose scenario.
We must remember that God knows us, loves us and has a Sovereign plan for use even when we are amidst confusing and irritating things….especially when you cannot “fix others or issues”
Difficult things draw us to God.
We can choose, by faith, to give thanks because we know and trust that God is good, that He loves us and that He is So...
2022-06-0746 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 19: Susan Esco - Lean InGolden Nuggets from Susan Esco
Misunderstanding God “kicked her to the curb” feeling judged an overwhelmed with legalism.
God's forgiveness frees us to love others well.
God’s forgiveness removes our sin “as far as the east is from the west.”
We all need the TRUTH (that sets us free) that can only be found in God’s word. We need to KNOW the TRUTH.
“Do we want God on our terms? Or God on His terms or as He sees fit?”
Life is guaranteed to have hard spots.
The Lord uses deep trials to bring us into intimate and pers...
2022-05-2442 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 18: Judy Stringer - Surrender to HealGolden Nuggets from Judy Springer
Raised in a church home but not a Chirstian home…and there is a difference.
During challenging financial times she learned that God is truly our Provider.
Very often our pain will lead us to our purpose.
Young moms need connection with other young moms in the same season.
It’s never too late….her dad came to know the Lord in his 70’s before he died.
Fear and shame make us hide…especially when our identity is in being a good mom and we actually feel like a failure.
The Lord d...
2022-05-1747 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 17: Wendy Douglas - Grief and HopeTo connect with Wendy and ALL the amazing resources she offers, check out these links:
FREE Healing from Within Journal—>https://mailchi.mp/3d14c3e112dc/writing-through-loss
Website: www.delightedbygrace.com
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IG: @delightedbygrace
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FB grief group: www.facebook.com/groups/griefsupportdelightedbygrace
Box of Comfort and Hope website:
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IG: @boxofcomfortandhope
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2022-05-1058 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 16: Starley Bullard - No Nonsense WisdomGolden Nuggets from Starley
“Prepare your child for the road ahead, but don't prepare the road ahead for your child.”
Develop a Philosophy of Education (like a mission statement for learning)
Her life education philosophy for her children was to teach them to be DEPENDENT on God, INDEPENDENT from the parents and INTERDEPENDENT on the family/others.
Do not be the referee for your kids! Teach them to “work things out!”
When under stress (from life or homeschooling) …take DEEP breathe and get your kids outside to run around the house and wear some energy off while y...
2022-05-0345 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 15: Valerie Bryant- Loss in Marriage and RestorationGolden Nuggets from Valerie:
There is wisdom in getting “outside Christian counsel” for greater revelation.
If there is “household” or “marital” tension…start talking and asking questions as something may be wrong or brewing.
We are often more REAL when we have come out of the fire!
TUFF mommas are Tenacious, Uncommon, Fireproof, Fit
Expect life to have challenges but know that you can be more than a conqueror…and in the meantime you may need a stiff spine.
When your children wander, stay the course, walk in Truth so that you give them somewhere consistent to return to.
Our children...
2022-04-2646 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 14: La Vonne Earl- Relationship Over ReligionGolden Nuggets from La Vonne Earl:
We can all partner with God in the restoration process…of ourselves and others.
Healing is all about changing our minds.
Never compare pain! Pain is often our greatest teacher. Discover the role of your pain.
The foundation of our mind must be knowing that we are loved by Christ.
Remember that there is a LOT that you do not know.
A true and deep relationship with Christ will bring rest and healing.
If I don’t forgive, how can I be forgiven?
Forgiveness and reconciliation are very different.
Peopl...
2022-04-1939 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 13: Aleta Biddy - Wrestling Anxiety, and Striving For CommunityAleta Biddy talks about dealing with severe anxiety, how perfectionism robs you, and the importance of being involved in community.
Golden Nuggets and Important takeaways from this episode:
No one has a perfect life. ALL humans have “issues”
Social media assaults us with comparisons that steals our joy and unique purpose.
Often we show our love and faith through simply opening the door to our homes.
Love and pray for your neighbors. Be neighborly. Put “hands and feet” to your prayers.
“My struggle with ANXIETY ended up being a gift to bring me into a place of greater...
2022-04-1240 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 12: Blue Days are NormalDo you ever just have a day that you feel...off? It was so helpful when Roxanne shared with me this paradigm to understand my emotions and how to navigate the "off" days with grace.
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2022-04-0535 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 11: Nancy Stevens - Jesus is the Whole CakeNancy Steven is a wife of over 50 years, mother to 3 children and a proud grandma! Today she shares about her journey out of perfectionism to rest in Jesus, the road to recovery from an eating disorder, being a pastor's wife and their honest journey through marital crisis and into joy!
Golden Nuggets from Nancy:
We are all humans and therefore all vulnerable.
He died for us in the MIDDLE of our sins! Just the way we are/were.
If you struggle with addictions please get outside help!
Ultimately her addictions and...
2022-03-2954 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 10: The Search for the Unoffendable Heart"Have you every felt offended? Was the just today or yesterday? Years ago, I asked th Lord to show me all the places that I had an "offendable heart." I thought this would be an exercise in Christian maturity. Little did I know. I never could I have realized the extent to which there are opportunities to take offense until I opened my eyes to see. Today, I can recognize an offendable heart so quickly. In myself. In others. Taking offense is rampant on the news, on social media, and in our homes. An easily offendable heart destroys relationships. Let's...
2022-03-2230 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 9: Linda Larson - Loss and GraceGolden Nuggets from Linda!
Grief is not just a word! It is an experience!
The experience of navigating our grief allows us to grieve with those who grieve.
Little young babies have an angel that beholds the “Face of God”
Practical lessons that seem like “no big deal” …often are a “big deal” of help.
Social media and our phones interfere with our needed rhythms of rest!
All parents have insecurities (because we are not perfect humans) but God’s grace fills in the blanks….and love covers all!
When it comes to teen rebellion: pray on their behalf and have fa...
2022-03-1538 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 8: Linda Larson - Freedom from Fear
A wise woman plans for hard times ahead by savings and other practical ways (so that she can be prepared to GIVE to others in time of need).
We have to come to grips with our fears.. just take a deep breathe and “DO IT”
If afraid in public scenarios…at least, wear something you like..LOL!
Mark “being a super woman/wife” off of your list of possibilities
During depressive times…keep moving ahead…one step at a time!
We all often carry “loads” that no one knows about making us fragile. Be kind always.
We can do more than we think we c...
2022-03-0835 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 7: Dove Schmidt - Serving an Excellent GodDove Schmidt is blessed with the man of her dreams, a cowboy to finish her race with at Crossroads Ranch. They both love the cowboy way of life, and share it with people. Her passion is to see kids change as they attend cowboy camps and receive all that God has for them. As she walks out the call of God on her life, she is passionate about ranch living, writing poetry and books, and helping people walk in their dreams and learn who they are in Christ.
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2022-03-0147 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 6: Aleta Biddy - Hospitality and the Trap of PerfectionismGolden Nuggets from the amazing Aleta Biddy:
We really get to know each other “around the table.”
Create a legacy of simple, easy hospitality.
Be neighborly and reach out to those around you.
Use “practicalities” to minister to others while creating community
Invest in loving your family WELL!!!!
Your faithfulness across time is so very important.
Just …Use what you have got!!!
When rebuking….do it lovingly and boldly…in spirit and in truth!
God is always faithful even through our financial deserts. Never put your faith in money or the things of this world but in the God THAT PROVID...
2022-02-2236 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 5: Dee Ann Higgins Part 2Golden Nuggets from Dee Ann...
Our beliefs fuel our thoughts. Our thoughts fuel our feelings. Our feelings fuel our actions/results. So what are you BELIEVING?
God is interested in a relationship with you….not what you are DOING!
The enemy’s lies feel like an old unpleasant friend…..familiar but yucky!
The state of being CURIOUS is when we can be most alive with God.
God is always wanting to speak to us…are we listening?
Take home: BE KIND TO YOURSELF https://open.spotify.com/track/6kg7KswPKQVqJkgNaQl2MH?si=3d2ba6a179f247ad
Dee Ann...
2022-02-1523 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 4: Dee Ann Higgins Part 1Dee Ann Higgins is a follower of Jesus, wife, former homeschooling mom of 3 grown children, grandmother to 3 beautiful kiddos and a self described freedom junkie. She is a certified life coach and has discovered her passion is to help people discover their own extraordinary path from where they are to where they want to be. In this episode, we chat about transformation and being curious with God, and how that space is the safest place to be. To connect with Dee Ann more, (and you will want to!), head over to www.deeannhiggins.com.
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2022-02-0828 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 1: Why Hidden Jewels?Welcome! We are so excited to embark on this journey of wisdom seeking with you! Today we talk about the inspiration of The Hidden Jewels Podcast. We are on a mission to find, listen to, learn, and record the wisdom of the quiet voices of older women. "As wisdom increases, a great treasure is imparted, greater than many bars of refined gold. It is a more valuable commodity than gold and gemstones, for there is nothing you desire that could compare to her." Proverbs 3:14-15
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2022-02-0115 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 3: Get To Know Karna!Today it's time to get to know Karna! She is passionate to share with you how she has come to believe that she is God's favorite. And so are you!
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2022-02-0135 minThe Hidden Jewels PodcastEpisode 2: Get To Know Roxanne!Let's get to know each other! Today, we are going to get to know all about Roxanne! You are going to love her story and will be so encouraged by the truth she shares!
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