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Simply...Woman!Stop Living Her Life. Start Living Yours: Unhook from Your Mother’s Pain—and Finally Claim Your Freedom | Simply…Woman Podcast | Crystal Andrus Morissette🌸 Stop Living Her Life. Start Living Yours: Unhook from Your Mother’s Pain—and Finally Claim Your Freedom | Simply…Woman Podcast | Crystal Andrus Morissette 🌸Have you been carrying wounds that aren’t even yours?Living a story you didn’t choose?Stuck in a pattern that feels more like your mother’s life than your own?It’s time to unhook.This episode is for the woman who’s ready to stop repeating generational pain—and start writing her own damn story.We go deep with Sharon, a Master Empower...2025-05-021h 04
Menopause Matters76 - Your Body's "Egg Crisis!"Ever wonder why menopause is unpredictable? In this episode, our host, Jeanne Andrus, will delve into the fascinating topic of women's "egg crisis" and a deeper understanding of why women experience menopause differently. By unraveling the complexities of this pivotal life stage, we can better support women in navigating their menopausal journey with knowledge, empathy, and empowerment! Here are the things to expect in the episode:What factors contribute to the variability in menopausal experiences among women?Why do women experience a decline in their egg reserve over time?Key information women should be a...2024-06-1227 min
Planted and Flourishing17: Seasons Change with Corrie GerbatzWe all do it - ride out life seasons. It's part of the circle of life right? Sometimes we are really glad to see the shift to a new season and other times it feels confusing and uncertain. My guest today is Corrie Gerbatz, author and mom to 3 amazing littles. We're talking about balance in the daily grind without losing the ability to dream about the future, accepting hard when easy is much more enjoyable, and embracing seasons of life as they change.
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Connect with Kristen Andrus...2021-08-2946 minPlanted and Flourishing15: Daily Desert pt 4 - The WHY Behind the Desert with Steven AndrusWe are living under the false assumption that our busyness is somehow helping us achieve more, be more productive, and get ahead. In reality, it's burying us under a load that is not sustainable for us to carry. The thought of slowing can make some of us panic - wondering if we have "margin" for extra things in our lives to help us bring some sense of sanity to our days. Steven Andrus, MS, LCPC (and my husband) joins me again in this podcast to wrap up the 4 part series on the "Daily Desert". He shares some case studies of i...2021-07-2934 minPlanted and Flourishing14: The Daily Desert pt 3- with Steven AndrusSilence & solitude is where we sit with those very real pieces of us and learn to surrender that to God. It's where the hard work is done as we settle our souls in the presence of God.
It's essential - not only our spiritual well-being but, our emotional health as well. Silence helps us to maintain healthy rhythms in life. Maintaining balance helps keep our perspective grounded in the knowledge that we are known and loved by God.
Where are you noticing that your life might be a little off balance? Work, school, family? It really doesn't matter where the im...2021-07-1333 minPlanted and Flourishing13: Daily Desert pt 2- with Steven Andrus"Hurry!" It's something we are all accustomed to hearing and saying. It's become our default, the norm, our predetermined speed. How's it working for you? If you're like most, hurry does not bring out our best; it robs us of the things in our lives that can impact us the most. So what do we do about it?
How do we create space in our lives to follow Jesus' example and live by the principles He lived by? The more demands that life placed on Him, the more He saw the need to withdraw; to rest, and replenish His soul.
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Out Of The MarginsDream with Resilient StrategiesWe continue our series on the importance of making space to dream in the youth justice movement with Francisca Porchas Coronado of Resilient Strategies. In this episode, we'll dig into the subject of healing justice through the lens of indigenous culture, wellbeing and building power. Francisca shares her organizing journey, the importance of addressing trauma and looking for wisdom in our ancestors as well as finding joy in the work as a means to liberation. Out Of The Margins is a podcast of the Andrus Family Fund. Hosted by Manuela Arciniegas, Director of Andrus Family F...2021-05-2926 minPlanted and Flourishing12: Daily Deserts - with Steven AndrusIf you could measure the speed of your life tangibly - what would that look like? Would it be off the charts insane or a leisurely stroll down 5th Avenue?
Steven Andrus faced some incredibly dark moments when depression threatened to take control. Walking through some dark, ugly places, Steven realized that somewhere in his life, he had to incorporate intentional moments to ground himself back to his Creator to be able to live a life of joy and fulfillment. Stepping back from full-time ministry, Steven went back to school in his 30's to get his Masters in Marriage and...2021-05-2531 minPlanted and Flourishing9: Faith & Therapy - with Steven AndrusWith all that is going on in the world, it's no wonder that people are reaching out for support through therapy in record numbers. It's been a hard, heavy season for a lot of people. But even when we reach the realization that support is essential, many of us still grapple with the idea that faith can be compatible with therapy. Is it wrong? Is it right? Will I have to lay on a couch? Does seeing a therapist change my beliefs? Is it weird? Does it even work? Today I talk with Steven Andrus, MS, LCPC about some of...2021-04-1431 min
Room 4216Lesson 154 : The ten Plagues Part Two : Exodus 8:20-10:20The Lord sent plagues on Egypt to show He was the only true God. Even with Egypt being destroyed before the Pharaoh’s eyes, he continued to refuse to let the people go. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-09-1624 minRoom 4216Lesson 153 : The ten plagues part one : Exodus 7-8:19Pharaoh not only did not listen to God’s demand to let his people go but doubted and defied his existence. To prove he existed and meant what he said, God sent plagues on Egypt.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-08-2820 minRoom 4216Lesson 152: The response of Pharaoh to the message of Moses: Exodus 5-6Moses took the message of the Lord to the land of Egypt. Pharaoh did not recognize or respect the Lord. In fact, Pharaoh punished the Israelites for this. Listen for the details and the Lord’s next steps.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-08-1021 minRoom 4216Lesson 151 : When the excuses run out : Exodus 4:13-31Moses ran out of excuses, but still didn’t want to do what God told him. This put Moses in trouble again. Someone intervened and rescued him. Listen and find out who this was. Also, be encouraged by how God dealt with Moses.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-07-2924 minOut Of The MarginsNative Solidarity in the Movement for Black Lives (Part 3)We conclude our conversation with George Galvis, Executive Director of CURYJ and Erik Stegman, Executive Director of Native Americans in Philanthropy about Native Solidarity in the Movement for Black Lives. In this episode, they clearly define what activists on the frontlines need right now and what philanthropy's role should be in supporting the movement.Hosted by Manuela Arciniegas, Director of Andrus Family Fund.Music by Peace Poets.Learn more about AFF:affund.orgLinkedInInstagramFacebookThis podcast is produced by Sol...2020-07-2325 minOut Of The MarginsNative Solidarity in the Movement for Black Lives (Part 2)The conversation continues with George Galvis, Executive Director of CURYJ and Erik Stegman, Executive Director of Native Americans in Philanthropy about Native Solidarity in the Movement for Black Lives. In this episode, they dig into how defunding and dismantling systems of oppression (especially law enforcement) can help Black and Native communities create a future where they thrive. Hosted by Manuela Arciniegas, Director of Andrus Family Fund. Music by Peace Poets.Learn more about AFF:affund.orgLinkedInInstagramFacebookThis podcast is produced by Sol Design. 2020-07-1623 minRoom 4216Lesson 150 : Moses at the burning bush, part 2 : Exodus 3:16-4:12Through the burning bush God told Moses how he would deliver the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt. Moses didn’t want to go and gave God excuses. So, what happened next?Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-07-1324 minRoom 4216Lesson 149 : Moses at the burning bush : Exodus 3:1-15While tending sheep Moses saw a burning bush. But it did not burn up! Then it talked! What took place then connects with us now. Listen and be encouraged.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-06-2824 minRoom 4216Lesson 148 : Moses as a youth : Exodus 2:11-25Moses had a mixed past. Was he Hebrew or Egyptian? As he made life decisions it brought him trouble but also created good. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-06-0724 minRoom 4216Lesson 147 : The book of Exodus : Exodus 1-2:10Slavery, bondage, brutality, the people of God experienced all these things in Egypt. God would deliver them, and show through this how he would deliver us today from Slavery, bondage and brutality of sin.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-05-2224 minRoom 4216Lesson 146 : Outside and In : Luke 11:37-54When Jesus did not do the ceremonial hand washing prior to a meal, a Pharisee questioned his inaction. Jesus used this opportunity to turn things outside in. These words of Jesus can be of great help for us today.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-05-1224 minRoom 4216Lesson 145 : A picture blind people can see : Luke 11:33-36Jesus spoke about the eye of the body being a lamp or light to the soul. What might this mean? Don’t you wish Jesus spoke clearly to us who are blind? Well he did. Listen and be affirmed.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-04-2224 minRoom 4216Lesson 144 : The secondary fears brought about by the corona virus : Hebrews 13:5The corona virus has brought about many changes and many more fears besides our own death. Join us and see what God says. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-04-1124 minRoom 4216Lesson 143 : Contagious diseases in the Old Testament : 2 Samuel 24In the Bible God delivered diseases and plagues to warn or punish. After Jesus’ death and resurrection is there any evidence of this? How should we view the corona virus of today? Join us and see what God says. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-03-2624 minRoom 4216Lesson 142 : Sign of the times : Luke 11: 29-32Many were impressed by the healings Jesus did and marveled at the teachings he shared. Some however questioned it all. They wanted proof or a sign to verify he was from God. So what did Jesus say? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-03-1124 minRoom 4216Lesson 141 : How does he do it? : Luke 11: 14-28Jesus had done miracles, healings and truthful common sense teachings. In response, the people were trying to give definition to the facts without the presence of God. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-02-2323 minRoom 4216Lesson 140 : The close is as the beginning : Luke 11:1-13The Lord’s Prayer closes with a threefold praise of God. In a special way, this is how the prayer began. It is fitting and good that our prayers make a full circle.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-02-1720 minRoom 4216Lesson 139 : Faith in the face of evil : Luke 11:1-13The Lord’s Prayer ends with “deliver us from evil”. When we pray this do we understand for what we are praying? And when evil comes, what do we make of it? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-02-0819 minRoom 4216Lesson 138 : Temptations all around us : Luke 11:1-13People who are blind understand being led. They take an arm and follow. In the Lord’s Prayer we ask god to lead us not into temptation. So how is God as a leader? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-01-3021 minRoom 4216Lesson 137 : One of the hardest things in life : Luke 11:1-13When we are hurt; when we are tricked by someone we trusted; when our family or friend is taken advantage of; our first reaction is usually to strike back, or take revenge. Yet God said we should forgive those who sin against us. How is this possible and why should we?Copyright, Dave Andrus 20202020-01-1822 minRoom 4216Lesson 136 : We all have stuff : Luke 11:1-13In the Lord’s Prayer we say “Give us this day our daily bread”. That sounds like the bare minimum. What if I want more than that? What if I already have more than that, what then?? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-12-1923 minRoom 4216Lesson 135 : Whose will will you do : Luke 11:1-13In the Lord’s Prayer we say “Thy will be done”. So what does this mean, and do we mean what we pray? Today’s lesson provides some insight and encouragement.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-12-0824 minRoom 4216Lesson 134 : What is the kingdom of God : Luke 11:1-13In our modern society we do not have a firsthand experience of a kingdom. So what are we praying for when we ask that God’s kingdom come? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-12-0123 minRoom 4216Lesson 133 : Does God really answer prayer : Luke 11:1-13If God is our father and we are his children, why doesn’t he answer all of our prayers? In fact, because we are his children and he is our father, he chooses to not answer all our prayers. Listen to unravel and understand this mystery.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-11-1924 minRoom 4216Lesson 132 : Who listens when we pray : Luke 11:1-13We talk about prayer a lot. In fact studies have shown that most people pray at some time or another. When you pray, to whom are you praying? What is God like?Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-11-0824 minRoom 4216Lesson 131 : Service is not so obvious : Luke 10:25-42In today’s lesson we hear two different stories about service. We find out however, that the stories are not just about serving people but speak about the kingdom of God.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-10-2428 minRoom 4216Lesson 130 : The Message Moves Forward : Luke 10:1-24Jesus gave marching orders to the 72 and then sent them into villages ahead of him. Their message met with good results. What happened for those who did not accept the message? Listen and find out.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-09-2229 minRoom 4216Lesson 129 : From the mountain tops to the valley depths : Luke 9:38-62We speak of mountain top experiences as super, wonderful and beyond belief. We speak of valleys as those times of discouragement despair and frustration. Today’s lesson moves from the mountain tops to the valley bottoms of life and faith.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-09-0729 minRoom 4216Lesson 128 : The rally cry of the king : Luke 9:10-37Years ago just before a battle the king would speak and motivate the troops. In today’s lesson Jesus gave a rally cry but it was different than one would expect.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-08-1828 minRoom 4216Lesson 127 : Sent to speak the Word of God: Luke 9:1-9We heard in the last lesson, how Jesus word had power and authority. In today’s lesson, Jesus sends out before him the 12 disciples to speak the Word of god. “Who is this Jesus?” people are now asking. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-08-0427 minRoom 4216Lesson 126 : The Word of God is greater : Luke 8:22-56In today’s lesson we hear how the Word of god controls a storm, demons, a woman’s bleeding and a dead girl. We also will learn how this impacts our lives today. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-07-2635 minRoom 4216Lesson 125 : Teaching about the Word of God : Luke 8:4-21As humans we use words all the day long: good words, bad words, nonsensical words. By definition God is almighty. It follows then, that the words of God when spoken control the universe. Today we read and study some of what the Word of God is doing. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-07-0822 minRoom 4216Lesson 124 : The Gospel is universal : Luke 7:18-8:3One of the people groups pushed aside by society in Bible times were women. In today’s study we read how Jesus accepted and used women in his ministry. Jesus accepts and uses us too.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-06-2429 minRoom 4216Lesson 123 : Words move into action : Luke 6:43-7:17Jesus finished the sermon on the plain by noting the inner heart is more important to God than the outward actions of people. Jesus then demonstrated through his actions that he love people; even those pushed aside by society. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-06-1127 minRoom 4216Lesson 122 : The sermon on the plain : Luke 6:15-42Hyperbole makes exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally. This is what some believe Jesus was doing when teaching the crowd. But then Jesus pointed out this is what God the Father does all the time. So where does that leave us? Listen and find out.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-05-2929 minRoom 4216Lesson 121 : The apostles Philip and Bartholomew : Luke 6:14The story of these two men is similar and yet different. They both loved Jesus and were led by him. The path of life took each man in different directions with different situations. Both men can inspire us today to follow Jesus.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-05-1928 minRoom 4216Lesson 120 : The apostles Thomas and Matthew : Luke 6:14Doubting Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; each of these men had a reputation added to their name. Once Jesus touched their lives however, these reputations dropped away. Listen and find out what God did with them and through them. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-05-0128 minRoom 4216Lesson 119 : The apostle Judas : Luke 6:14Most know Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus. Do you know the possible reasons why he might have? Do you know why 30 pieces of silver was the cost? Listen to find out these answers and more.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-04-1723 minRoom 4216Lesson 118 : The apostle John : Luke 6:14The Apostle John was called the beloved, a son of thunder, but also the son of Mary. Not only was this the longest living apostle, but also the most contrasting and colorful one as well. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did preparing it for you.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-04-0825 minRoom 4216Lesson 117 : The apostles Simon and Jude : Luke 6:14Before Simon and Jude were apostles, they were part of an extreme militaristic group. Once they met Jesus, Simon and Jude remained full of zeal but no longer to overthrow the government. Listen to learn what they did for the Lord.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-03-2526 minRoom 4216Lesson 116 : The apostles Peter, Andrew, James and James : Luke 6:14We finish our look at Peter and then consider three more apostles; Andrew James the lesser and James the greater These are four different people with four different personalities. Even so they all served Jesus with their different gifts.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-03-1529 minRoom 4216Lesson 115 : The apostle Peter : Luke 6:14Jesus chose 12 men from the disciples to be apostles. So who is Peter? What did he do? How does his life help my life?Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-03-0627 minRoom 4216Lesson 114 : Over thinking the topic : Luke 6:1-16Jesus ministry was not just about miracles and healings. In fact these point to and supported his teachings. Today’s teaching reminds us not to institutionalize religion. When we do we forget the real point of religion; to know God and to have eternal life.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-02-2027 minRoom 4216Lesson 113 : Considering all sides of baptism : Luke 3:21At the beginning of Jesus’ ministry he was baptized. At the end of Jesus’ ministry he commanded his followers to baptize those who became his disciples or followers. So what is baptism. How, when, where, why and who should be baptized? Today’s lesson considers all sides of these questions.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-02-0829 minRoom 4216Lesson 112 : Childhood into adulthood : Luke 2:42-3:38It is those amazing or surprising events that are remembered and recorded. Every day things often go unnoticed. So it was with Jesus. Today’s lesson looks at when he was 12 years old and the beginning of his ministry. And yes there are some amazing and surprising things about these events.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-01-2227 minRoom 4216Lesson 111 : What comes after Christmas : Luke 2:21-42The spiritual world announced the birth of Jesus as savior by the angels speaking to shepherds. Did you know that there were three earthly events that also pointed to and proclaimed Jesus as the savior? Today’s lesson looks at these.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20192019-01-1022 minRoom 4216Lesson 110 : Christmas holiday and traditions : Luke 2:10-11The savior is born in Bethlehem. This is the Christmas story. People and cultures celebrate this in many different ways. We asked you, the listener, from all around the country, to share your traditions of Christmas. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-12-2330 minRoom 4216Lesson 109 : Old verses new : Luke 5:27-39Old cars, old furniture, old coins, are desired and liked by collectors. New phones, new clothes, new songs, are preferred and looked for by most people. Old verses new; a contrast of things. But how about when it comes to how we are saved; the old or the new way? This is the clash in our Gospel lesson. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-12-1223 minRoom 4216Lesson 108 : It's not the miracle I want : Luke 5:1-26In the Bible stories we read today, Jesus did several miraculous things. It did not please all the people then. Certainly this does connect to us today when God does things with which we do not agree. We invite you to listen and consider. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-11-2928 minRoom 4216Lesson 107 : Face to face with the dark side : Luke 4:31-44People were not always pleased with Jesus as he threatened their comfortable lives. So who did he please? In today’s lesson we read about Jesus coming face to face with the demons and the dark world. Yes he won the showdown, but what about today? Are demons ever confused with mental illness? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-11-1829 minRoom 4216Lesson 106 : More than a local wonder : Luke 4:14-30In today’s lesson we read about Jesus coming home. The town’s people knew Jesus and his family. They saw him grow up. More than likely, they were proud of this local boy. This homecoming didn’t turn out very well. Join us and learn why and how it also benefited you. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-11-0925 minRoom 4216Lesson 105 : Who is Luke anyway : Luke 1:1-4Do we know much about Luke, the writer of the Gospel? And if we do, does this help us understand better what he was writing? And why did he write this book anyway?Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-10-2823 minRoom 4216Lesson 104 : Listener questions about The great commission : Luke 5:27-32Listeners sent in letters with challenging questions about the great commission. “With the declining state of churches why would we want to invite people to come?” Today’s lesson discusses this question and other listener questions. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-10-1628 minRoom 4216Lesson 103 : The great commission : Matthew 28:19-21Jesus gave his followers “The great commission”. A commission is a command to act in a prescribed manner or to perform prescribed acts with the authority and power to do so. Today’s lesson discusses this command and why it was given. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-10-0232 minRoom 4216Lesson 102 : Looking back it makes sense : Genesis 45-50Joseph’s actions as governor in Egypt were planned out with a purpose. Today we learn what this plan was. We also learn that our lives are one part of God’s larger plan and purpose.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-09-0727 minRoom 4216Lesson 101 : Hunger for food revenge or something else : Genesis 42-44Hunger drives people to do things they really don’t want to do. The quest for food becomes consuming. Today we read about Joseph who came to power and is consumed with something; but what?Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-08-2024 minRoom 4216Lesson 100 : Dreams do come true : Genesis 40-41Today’s lesson is more than “poor boy makes it good”. It is true that Joseph went from prison to the palace. Yet there is much more. Listen to learn how the story relates to you.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-08-1326 minRoom 4216Lesson 99 : Life’s compass : Genesis 37-39Hardship and suffering is part of life. Whether rich or poor, young or old, knowledgeable or simple, morally good or bad, difficulties will come. If this is the case with what are we left?Copyright, Dave Andrus 2018 2018-08-0729 minRoom 4216Lesson 98 : The children of Jacob have not learned : Genesis 34-38In the midst of many sinful people we have read how Abraham, Isaac and Jacob had faith in God. We have also read how sinful people impacted them to do sin as well. In today’s lesson we hear about Jacob’s children. It starts out bad but we shall learn how God brings good out of the bad.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-07-2830 minRoom 4216Lesson 97 : Does God really exist : Hebrews 1:1-2How do we know there is a God? We can’t know him through our five senses can we? If not how then? Today’s show walks us through how we know there is a God along with why there is evil in our world.Copyright, Dave Andrus 2018 2018-07-1627 minRoom 4216Lesson 96 : The three great battles of Jacob : Genesis 32-33When a person reads the Bible it is sometimes hard to figure out just what is happening. Is it just a moral story? Is it a story of good over bad? Is there a difference between the earthly and spiritual story? Today’s lesson helps us to understand just a bit more about the Bible and God’s story in our lives. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-07-0431 minRoom 4216Lesson 95 : The trickster is tricked for the last time : Genesis 31Jacob before he left home was deceptive and a trickster. He learned to be honest. And when someone kept tricking him, Jacob decided to ... well listen and find out what happened. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2018 2018-06-1228 minRoom 4216Lesson 94 : A tale of two sisters : Genesis 29-30The brothers, Esau and Jacob, had their problems. It was their sinning against each other that found Jacob leaving home to save his life. Today we hear about two sisters whose envy created many problems as well. And God loved them all.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-05-2830 minRoom 4216Lesson 93 : Ah for the good old days : Genesis 28-29Once in a while you may hear someone longing for the good old days. In their mind things were better back then, than they are now. Today’s Bible lesson teaches us that the old days were not always good; for families or people. In fact the only way the day is good is when God is present throughout.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-05-1832 minRoom 4216Lesson 92 : Scheming is a recipe for disaster : Genesis 27-28Most people have heard the phrase; “The end does not justify the means”. When a person experiences this first hand, it becomes more than a statement. It becomes real.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-05-0724 minRoom 4216Lesson 91 : Isaac in conflict making choices : Genesis 26Like it or not, life is full of conflict. Because of this we make choices. Can we learn from Isaac how to make good choices; God pleasing choices? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-04-2727 minRoom 4216Lesson 90 : Finding a mate the Biblical way : Genesis 23-25Would you marry someone sight unseen; hearing unheard? Probably not. In today’s lesson we hear that this happened. And yet more went into this marriage than that; a lot more. Join us to hear about the how and why. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-04-1828 minRoom 4216Lesson 89 : When the facts are learned : John 20:1-18, Luke 24:13-35The Empty tomb is the first fact placed in evidence. The day’s events provide many more facts and a few surprises. Consider and see. Please join us. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-04-1026 minRoom 4216Lesson 88 : The tomb is empty. What can this mean? : Luke 24:1-12It is a historical accepted fact that the tomb was empty and Jesus was not found there. What actually took place that first Easter morning? Did he really die and rise again? If so, how does this impact my life today? Join us and enjoy. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-04-0129 minRoom 4216Lesson 87 : Abraham the father of faith : Genesis 21-22Abraham is spoken of as the father of faith. Today’s lesson goes into the reasons why as well as to challenge our faith, as God’s children. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-03-1918 minRoom 4216Lesson 86 : Odds and ends - digging deeper : Genesis 16-19A baby boy, circumcision, a prayer, sleeping in the city square, being blinded and a pillar of salt; these are the items discussed in today's lesson and connected to the story of Abraham. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-03-1236 minRoom 4216Lesson 85 : The blessings received : Genesis 13-21We read that God gave Abram a six fold blessing. In today's lesson we read that Abram and his wife doubted the blessings would ever happen. God, however, did not waver. And so Abram became Abraham, a father, and so much more. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-03-0525 minRoom 4216Lesson 84 : Home is where the heart is : Genesis 12When on a trip, there usually comes a point when most people can't wait to go home. There is comfort in the familiar. Perhaps this is why we do and say bad things instinctively, because there is comfort in the familiar. There is a connection between the heart, home, instinct and the familiar. Listen to the podcast to find out what.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-02-1530 minRoom 4216Lesson 83 : Many languages : Genesis 10-11Being in a group that speaks an unfamiliar language can be amazing or frightening. It is at this point one realizes that communication is part of being human. Communication brings about cooperation and achievement. So what language is God's primary language? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-02-0425 minRoom 4216Lesson 82 : A really big thing : Genesis 9:18-29God sent the flood to destroy the evil that man had created. The flood was a really big thing. Noah and his family came out of the ark and started the world anew, or did they. Another really big thing took place.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-01-2826 minRoom 4216Lesson 81 : All ashore that are going ashore : Genesis 9The flood waters went down and the ark came to rest. All came out and what did they find? And there was a rainbow. What’s up with that? Finally, there is a connection to us today, centuries later. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-01-1828 minRoom 4216Lesson 80 : Keeping hope afloat : Genesis 7 and 8Flood waters came. The world was destroyed. Those in the ark were saved. There is more to this narrative than that. It speaks to us today. It speaks to us when we feel we have no control in our life. Listen and find out. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20182018-01-0821 minRoom 4216Lesson 79 : Celebrations mean guests and gifts : Luke 2:8-20 and Matthew 2:1-12At birthday parties, there are guests and gifts. True as this is today, so it was 2,000 years ago at Jesus’ birth. True as this was 2,000 years ago, so it is today as we bring gifts to celebrate our God coming to save us. But what can a blind person give God? Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-12-2730 minRoom 4216Lesson 78 : Bringing the Christmas Story to life : Luke 1-2:7More than likely you have heard or read the Christmas story. But it’s not a story! It’s about real people with hurts and struggles just like you. Just as it gave meaning and purpose to their lives back then, it can do the same for you. Listen and find out more. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-12-2130 minOut Of The MarginsReducing Violent Crime Without PrisonToday's guest on Out Of The Margins is Danielle Sered. She and Leticia discuss how Danielle's organization, Common Justice, develops and advances solutions to violence that transform the lives of those harmed while fostering racial equity without relying on incarceration.Follow us on Twitter! Andrus Family Fund @AndrusFamFund Leticia Peguero @LetiPeguero Danielle Sered @danielleseredSubscribe to Out Of The Margins on iTunes and Stitcher.Produced by: SolDesign Co. Music by: Legacy WomenLearn more about AFF:affund.orgLinkedInInstagramFacebookThis...2017-12-2142 minRoom 4216Lesson 77: A flood and a way to be saved : Genesis 6:8-22The flood story is found in every culture and people group. But could it really have happened? Could a giant boat, an ark really be constructed to hold people and animals? Today’s lesson looks at the feasibility and practicality of such a thing. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-12-1130 minRoom 4216Lesson 76 : More than a list of names : Genesis 5-6:8Genealogies and giants; that’s what today’s lesson is all about. There is importance behind the names. Yes, giant people existed and had sinful hearts like the rest of mankind. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-12-0430 minRoom 4216Lesson 75 : Rest for the restless : Genesis 4Chapter 4 of the book of Genesis is rough as we read about the results of sin in the lives of Cane and his children. Sin has entered the world and taken root in the heart of mankind. Yet in the midst of all the sin comes rest for the restless.Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-11-2830 min
Out Of The MarginsStop Sentencing Kids to Life in PrisonIn 2012, the Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life-without-parole sentences for children are unconstitutional, yet, more than a dozen states still sentence kids to live the rest of their lives in prison.In this episode of Out Of The Margins, AFF Executive Director Leticia Peguero is joined by Jody Kent Lavy, Executive Director of The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth to discuss why holding kids accountable for the crimes they commit doesn't mean life in prison.Follow us on Twitter! Andrus Family Fund @AndrusFamFund Leticia Peguero @LetiPeguero Campaign for the Fair Sen...2017-11-1548 minRoom 4216Lesson 74 : On second thought, many questions : Genesis 3The Garden of Eden is the story of how sin entered the world. Some of the things mentioned can be surprising, confusing and raise questions. Today’s lesson deals with these hard questions as well as the significance behind the words and images of this Garden story. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-11-0627 minRoom 4216Lesson 73 : Amidst the beauty comes pain : Genesis 3It doesn’t take much to identify or experience hurt and pain in our lives. Today’s lesson takes a look at its origin as well as how to deal with it. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-10-2930 minRoom 4216Lesson 72 : Another look, more surprises : Genesis 2:5-25Today’s lesson gives us another look at creation. This time God’s work is viewed from mans' point of view. This brings out the value as well as the challenges of the human race made up of male and female. Copyright, Dave Andrus 20172017-10-2222 minOut Of The MarginsCrisis in Puerto RicoRecorded on October 6, 2017 - Two weeks after Hurricane Maria ravaged the United States territory of Puerto Rico, the island is experiencing a humanitarian crisis of historic proportion. In this episode, we explore the crisis facing the island before the storm hit and what needs to be done to rebuild Puerto Rico in the best interest of its citizens.Leticia Peguero, Andrus Family Fund's Executive Director (and proud Boriqua)is joined by New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Boys & Girls of Puerto Rico President Eduardo Carrera and Amanda Rivera, Executive Director of the Youth Development Institute in Puerto...2017-10-1943 min
Out Of The MarginsRealizing Youth JusticeAndrus Family Fund Executive Director Leticia Peguero speaks with Liz Ryan of Youth First about her advocacy work to close youth prisons and realize justice for America's incarcerated children. Share this podcast and follow us on Twitter! @AndrusFamFund @LetiPeguero @LizRyanYJ @NoKidsInPrison Music by: Legacy Women Produced by: SolLearn more about AFF:affund.orgLinkedInInstagramFacebookThis podcast is produced by Sol Design. 2017-10-1133 min
Out Of The MarginsEducation Justice is Racial JusticeAndrus Family Fund Executive Director Leticia Peguero speaks with Allison Brown, Executive Director of the Communities for Just Schools Fund about the injustices that disproportionately impact children of color in the U.S. education system. Share this podcast, tag and follow us on Twitter! @AndrusFamFund @LetiPeguero @allisonrbrown Music by: Legacy Women Produced by: Sol Learn more about AFF:affund.orgLinkedInInstagramFacebookThis podcast is produced by Sol Design. 2017-10-0442 min
Out Of The MarginsPhilanthropy Gets RealAndrus Family Fund Executive Director Leticia Peguero speaks with Board Chair Kim Kaupe about the intersection of philanthropy and business, living your mission and how AFF is breaking the family fund mold. Share this podcast, tag and follow us on Twitter! @AndrusFamFund @LetiPeguero @kimkaupe Produced by: Sol Design Co. Music by: Legacy WomenLearn more about AFF:affund.orgLinkedInInstagramFacebookThis podcast is produced by Sol Design. 2017-09-1935 min