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Now I See PodcastNow I See PodcastBethany Frisinger, A Mother’s HeartBethany Frisinger, owner of Side By Side Dog Training, has always been a nurturer by nature. She could hardly wait to get married and start a family of her own, but life doesn’t always turn out as we plan. Hear her surprising story of love and loss, of trial and triumph on this week’s episode of the Now I See podcast, with your host Kit McCarty.Contact:www.sidebysidedogtrainingdfw.com903.705.5984References: Books It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Streng...2023-05-1141 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastKit McCarty, National Day of PrayerJoin your host Kit McCarty in a special episode dedicated to the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 4, 2023. This week, the featured guest is you, as together we talk to God about people, places and things that concern our country. Don’t miss this important edition of the Now I See podcast.—------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Support our previous guesthttps://nis.media/featured-causes/—------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Find a Good Readhttps://nis.media/authors/—------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the New Monthly “Now I See Bible Study”2023-05-0426 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastNatalie Mendez, Life CoachNatalie Mendez, an ICF Certified Coach, Gallup Strengths Coach, workshop facilitator, and speaker, addresses topics like confidence in the midst of uncertainty, and creating space in our busy lives for reflection and introspection. Join Natalie and host Kit McCarty for this important conversation on this week’s episode of the Now I See podcast. https://nmendezcoaching.com/—------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Support our previous guesthttps://nis.media/featured-causes/—------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Find a Good Readhttps://nis.media/authors/—------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check o...2023-03-1635 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastLoretta Davis, Life CoachLoretta Davis, is a Life Coach, Certified Therapist, popular speaker and talk show host, the president and CEO of New Life Publishing Company, and author of several helpful books, including Learning to Forgive God’s Way, and The Invisible Relationship: Secrets of the Heart. Join Loretta and host Kit McCarty for a secret-revealing episode about forgiveness and hidden relationships, today on the Now I See podcast.Contact Loretta Davis:https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLorettadavis/lorettadavisinfo@gmail.com877-333-3747Books: The Pro...2023-03-0935 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastMoment in NatureKit McCarty urges Now I See listeners to join her in a much needed and well-deserved moment in nature, where we all make space in our busy lives to take in the gift of this unusual week of spring-like weather, here in the heart of February, to clear our heads so we can see things more clearly. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl9ycdbm50aq101w67aix6mst/comments —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest https://nis.media/featured-causes/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find a Good Read https://nis...2023-02-2303 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastCarla Galanos, FriendshipCarla Galanos reveals the secrets for finding and keeping friends, the importance of friendship, mentoring, building community, and finding common ground in things that are true. Join Carla and host Kit McCarty as they explore what it means to be a friend, on this episode of the Now I See Podcast.  References: Bible Study Fellowship International https://www.bsfinternational.org/ Irving Bible Church: https://www.irvingbible.org/ Common Bond Bible Study: http://commonbondbiblestudy.com/ Suggested Bible study resources: Lifeway: https://www.lifeway.com/ Right Now Media: https://www.rightn...2023-01-1931 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastKaren Roberston (Encore)Kit McCarty and the behind-the-scenes workers at the Now I See studios are busy crafting new episodes for you in the upcoming season. Join Kit McCarty for an encore performance with author and comedienne Karen Robertson, on the release of her latest book, Never Swim Alone. Karen’s sink-or-swim attitude has helped her persevere through the challenges of business, coaching, cancer, stand-up comedy, clowning, care-giving, and writing books in several difference genres. Karen collects people. You’ll see why in today’s episode of the Now I See podcast. Leave a comment and share your though...2023-01-1236 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastNew Years from Now I SeeJoin host Kit McCarty as she shares her thoughts about the seasons of life and the beginning of the new calendar year on this week’s episode of the Now I See podcast. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl9ycdbm50aq101w67aix6mst/comments —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest https://nis.media/featured-causes/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find a Good Read https://nis.media/authors/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the New Monthly “Now I See Bible Study” https://nis.media/now-i-see-bible-study/ We will be discussin...2023-01-0621 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastKit McCarty, Christmas PresentEnjoy a special Christmas presentation from host Kit McCarty as she unwraps her ideas about presents, boxes, tissue paper, ribbons and bows, and about the special gift hidden within, this week on Now I See. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl9ycdbm50aq101w67aix6mst/comments —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest https://nis.media/featured-causes/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find a Good Read https://nis.media/authors/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the New Monthly “Now I See Bible Study” https://nis.media/now-i-see-bible-study/ We wil...2022-12-2216 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastSunitha John, Mending the SoulAccomplished, performance-driven, Sunitha John tried to outrun a past that was filled with physical, emotional and spiritual abuse that left her angry, anxious, ashamed and depressed. Today she leads abuse survivors on their own journey to hope and healing through Mending the Soul. Hear the secret to her amazing recovery on this episode of the Now I See podcast. Mending the Soul: http://mendingthesoul.org/ Sunitha’s class at Irving Bible Church: https://irvingbible.org/hopeandhealing Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl9ycdbm50aq101w67aix6mst...2022-12-1539 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastChristmas GiftJoin Kit McCarty for special Christmas Gift, an episode reflecting on the meaning of a baby born at Christmas, then and now, about the gifts we are given, the gifts we give others and the gifts we ourselves, this week on the Now I See podcast Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl9ycdbm50aq101w67aix6mst/comments —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest https://nis.media/featured-causes/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find a Good Read https://nis.media/authors/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the New Monthly “Now I Se...2022-12-0829 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastHelen Funderburk, Celebrate RecoveryHelen Funderburk, womenss ministry leader of an Irving Texas chapter of Celebrate Recovery helps people with hurts, habits and hang-ups find hope and healing, not just in the midst of a chaotic holiday season, but all year through.  References: Celebrate Recovery: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/celebraterecovery Group locator: https://locator.crgroups.info/ CR State Representatives: https://crgroups.info/ Helen’s Church, Grace Pointe Irving: https://www.facebook.com/mygracepointe @mygracepointe John Funderburk Texas State Rep for Celebrate Recovery : (972)369-3376 Leave a comment and share y...2022-12-0138 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastKit McCarty, ThanksgivingKit McCarty reflects on the history of Thanksgiving—the nation’s and her own— along with lessons she’s learned over the years, and her hope for the years to come on this week’s episode of the Now I See podcast. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl9ycdbm50aq101w67aix6mst/comments —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest https://nis.media/featured-causes/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find a Good Read https://nis.media/authors/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the New Monthly “Now I See Bible Study” https...2022-11-2425 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastJenny Jenkins, ThankfulJenny Jenkins had at all and almost lost it all, but still found a way to cling to faith and gratitude. Hear her amazing story of thankfulness in the midst of trial and triumph on this week’s episode of the Now I See podcast. Contact: Jenny Jenkins Facebook Email Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl9ycdbm50aq101w67aix6mst/comments —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest https://nis.media/featured-causes/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find a Good Read https://nis.media/author...2022-11-1740 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastGayland Leddy, SeaBeeIn commemoration of Veteran’s Day, it is an honor to speak with retired Naval Officer Gayland Leddy, who served three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and received numerous medals, ribbons, and commendations. Both of his sons are currently serving in the Army. Thank you for your service! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl9ycdbm50aq101w67aix6mst/comments —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest https://nis.media/featured-causes/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find a Good Read https://nis.media/authors/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the...2022-11-1038 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastKaren Robertson, HumoristKaren Roberston has the gift of finding sunshine in the storms of life. She is a retired teacher, real estate agent, clown, life coach, cancer survivor, in-demand speaker, and prolific author. Listen today to hear how all of those things poured into her upside-down umbrella and how she found herself singing and dancing in the rain.  Contact: Karen Robertson:  kanwrite@verizon.net https://www.facebook.com/kbrobertson https://www.facebook.com/sayitwithhumor https://www.sayitwithhumor.com/ References: Never Swim Alone: https://amzn.to/3zx44Q2 Christian Comedy Clu...2022-11-0336 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastJennifer Browning, Operation Christmas ChildJennifer Browning is the Samaritan’s Purse Area Coordinator for the Irving and Grand Prairie (Texas) Area Team of Year-Round Volunteers. She and her team are gearing up for their biggest event of the year, the annual Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift drive, which provides toys, school supplies, hygiene, and personal items, reading materials, and hope to needy children around the world. samaritanspurse.org/occ https://www.facebook.com/SamaritansPurse https://www.facebook.com/OCCshoeboxes —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest https://nis.media/featured-causes/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ...2022-10-2737 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastKit McCarty, Moving ForwardPodcast host Kit McCarty recalls highlights from previous episodes where guests shared how they were moving forward through loss, grief, shattered dreams, and life’s surprising turns. Get a full dose of encouragement and hope in this week’s episode of the Now I See podcast.JJ Orsakhttps://nis.media/63-j-j-orsak-survivor/ Kyle Turnerhttps://nis.media/58-kyle-turner-superdad/ Erin Keyhttps://nis.media/76-erin-randall-key-neurodiversity/ Deann Alfordhttps://nis.media/deann-alford-journalist/ Tricia Kinsmanhttps://nis.media/72-tricia-kinsman-hope-and-healing/ Amy Leadabrandhttps://nis.media/75-amy-leadabrand-divorce-care/ Donna McGrewhttps://nis.media/56-gold-star-mother-donna-mcgrew/ Anna Colemanhttps://nis.media/57-ann...2022-10-2033 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastErin Randall Key, NeurodiversityErin Randall Key is a world traveler, singer, songwriter, poet, and author. She is a busy wife and homeschool mother of three, which is a challenge for anyone, but especially for someone who has been diagnosed with autism and whose children are also considered neurodiverse. Join Erin and Kit for an eye-opening look at life in a neurodiverse community, on this week’s episode of Now I See.  Manna for Life’s Journey, Erin Randall Key: Amazon  Differently Wired, by Deborah Reber: Amazon  Untwisting Scriptures, Rebecca Davis: Amazon  Be Kind to Yourself...2022-10-1341 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastAmy Leadabrand, Divorce CareAmy Leadabrand is the director of a Divorce Care group in the Dallas area. She knows first-hand the pain, shame, guilt, confusion, loneliness, depression, helplessness, and hopelessness people often feel when their most important relationship shatters. Hear how Amy found hope and healing, and how you can find it too, on this week's episode of the Now I See podcast. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amy, at Gift of the Magpie: https://www.facebook.com/groups/amyleadabrand Divorce Care: https://www.facebook.com/divorcecare https://www.divorcecare.org/ https://ir...2022-10-0637 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastMonica Gonzales, Pregnancy ResourceMonica Gonzales has been the executive director of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Prairie for two years, but her involvement with the center happened 21 years ago. That story is hers to tell, and we’re going to reveal it on this week’s episode of the Now I See podcast. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest https://nis.media/featured-causes/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find a Good Read https://nis.media/authors/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the New Monthly “Now I See Bible Study” https://nis.media/now...2022-09-2928 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastDennis Conrad, AuthorAuthor Dennis Conrad shares his love of history, coln-collecting and story-telling in his latest book, Two-Cent Piece, the first of the In God We Trust children’s book series. Dennis has published numerous titles, is a retired professor of speech communications, a certified teacher of English as a Foreign Language, a world traveler, a weekly blogger, and a Fellow of the National Writing Project. https://dennisconradauthor.com/ https://elklakepublishinginc.com/dennis-conrad/ Two Cent Piece https://amzn.to/3Bz9FoV —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest https://nis.media/featured...2022-09-2233 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastTricia Kinsman, Hope and HealingJoin a frank conversation with trauma survivor Tricia Kinsman, who is turning her painful past into a glorious future for herself and others as director of the Hope and Healing Ministries in Irving, Texas. Tricia’s wisdom and compassion, and years of experience as a certified enneagram and life coach can help bring assurance, confidence, comfort, and relief to those who hurt, in this episode of Now I See. https://irvingbible.org/hopeandhealing tkinsman@irvingbible.org —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest https://nis.media/featured-causes/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find...2022-09-1533 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastRusten Bridges, Actor and ModelRusten Bridges is a young model and actor, currently enrolled in the Grand Prairie Fine Art Academy. He has appeared in almost a dozen live stage performances, including one in NYC this summer, and the production of Rogers and Hammerstein’s musical State Fair! running this weekend and next in the Dallas area. Join Rusten and host Kit McCarty for fun at the State Fair on this week’s episode of Now I See.Instagram @RustenBridgesInstagram/Facebook @CatherineBridges https://www.facebook.com/catherine.bridges.3760Uptown Theater https://www.prekindle.com/events/grandprairieartscounciluptowntheaterManikin Talent Agency: https://www.manikinmodels.com/Dreamscope: DSEO...2022-09-0827 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastKim Vogel Sawyer, AuthorJoin us for conversation with highly acclaimed, award-winning, best-selling author Kim Vogel Sawyer on the release of her latest novel, Still My Forever. Kim draws on her midwest values and experiences to write beautifully crafted gentle stories of hope, love, and loss, rejection and reunion, longing and romance. She has nearly 60 titles, with over 1.5 million copies, in seven languages. Website: https://www.kimvogelsawyer.com Facebook/Twitter: @kimvogelsawyer ------------------------------------- Support our previous guest https://nis.media/featured-causes/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find a Good Read https://nis.me...2022-09-0128 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastMeagan Haasbroek, Isaiah 117 HouseMeagan Haasbroek, Dallas County Program Coordinator at Isaiah 117 House, is changing the way foster care begins by creating a safe and welcoming home for children who have been removed from their families and are awaiting foster placement. Join us for conversation about the local and national Isaiah 117 House initiative, and how you can help kids in crisis in your community. https://www.facebook.com/isaiah117housedallascotx https://isaiah117house.com/ meagan.haasbroek@isaiah117house.com Join the fun September 23, for the Isaiah 117 House Golf Tournament, at Tangleridge Golf Club, Grand Prairie...2022-08-2529 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastRussell Stendal, Jr., ActorRussell Stendal Junior, star of the movie The Parrish of the Pines, re-enacts the life and ministry of the 19th-century frontier 19th-century evangelist Frank Higgins, whose story is surprisingly similar to that of his own father, Russell Stendal, 200 years later. Hear how their stories of courage, perseverance, creativity, and resourcefulness changed the course of history and impacted the life of this week’s guest, actor Russell Stendal Junior. Contacts: https://spiritofmartyrdom.com/ https://www.ransompressinternational.com/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest Quilts of Valor https://www...2022-08-1834 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastMakinley Eddlemon, Children’s MinistryMakinley Eddlemon uses her education and experience as a worship and ministry leader, small business owner, and member of a close-knit multigenerational family to encourage and equip children and their families to grow in knowledge, wisdom, character, and relationship with God and others, this week on the Now I See podcast. Contact: https://www.cscchurch.org/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest Quilts of Valor https://www.qovf.org/ Crisis Respohttps://crisisresponseministry.org/nse Ministry GriefShare https://www.griefshare.org/ Project Linus  ...2022-08-1132 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastBonnie Kelley, Salvation Army VolunteerBonnie Kelley uses her knowledge and experience in nursing and business development to lead the League of Volunteers, a group of 25 people doing the most good through their work at the Salvation Army. Powered by Firstory Hosting2022-08-0431 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastGeorge Matthews Jr., AuthorGeorge Matthews tells how he overcame the trauma of severe childhood abuse, forced separation from his family, homelessness, drug addiction and crime, imprisonment, restlessness and rejection, to become a successful business, church and family leader. His surprising transformation is recorded in his autobiographical book, A Walk With the Living God, and on this week’s episode of the Now I See podcast. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest Quilts of Valor https://www.qovf.org/ Crisis Respohttps://crisisresponseministry.org/nse Ministry GriefShare https://www.griefshare.org/ 2022-07-2838 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastLonda Knaack, Cat LadyLonda Knaack is the director of the Grand Prairie Cat Crew in Grand Prairie, Texas. Londa and the volunteers on The Cat Crew manage and care for abandoned and feral colonies of cats and kittens, through feeding, fostering, re-homing, building shelters, assisting with spay/neuter and with routine and emergency veterinary care. Learn about caring for abandoned and wild cats, why it’s important for communities to manage feral colonies, and how you can get involved, on this episode of Now I See. To support The Grand Prairie Cat Crew, or start a similar program in your area...2022-07-2134 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastJ J Orsak, SurvivorJ J Orsak, lived a pretty typical life until the unthinkable happened in December 2018. He was an electrician who lost both of his arms in an electrical fire. He may have lost his arms, but he gained something most through people could go their whole lives and never find. And he’s hosting a bowling tournament in Arlington, Texas in August! To find out more about J J, his amazing discoveries, and his upcoming bowling event, listen to this week’s episode of Now I See. Referenced https://neurofitnessfoundation.org/ https://neurofitnessfoundation.org/2022-neu...2022-07-1439 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastBetty Groezinger, AuthorGuest Betty Groezinger, author of Davenport Dilemma and Davenport’s Daughters, wrote these books of suspense and intrigue about her husband, a G2 Agent, for their daughters so they could read about the man they knew and never knew, who was gone too often and too soon. https://www.facebook.com/DavenportDilemma/ https://bettykerssgroezinger.com/?fbclid=IwAR2DjonpJzn4FOJixQjAQfTq9bZLZ9ALBhUo7S8_ho8Qg_YUPW8cfF0pegs—------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest Quilts of Valor https://www.qovf.org/ Crisis Response Ministry https://crisisresponseministry.org/ 2022-07-0727 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastBob and Debbie Long, Youth MinistryBob and Debbie Long have given their lives to serving the needs of students at home and abroad. After 40+ years of youth work, when most people consider retirement, they are creating opportunities for college students in the Philippines to become the next generation of youth leaders. Bob Long is a professor at both the Baptist Theological College, and Cebu Graduate School of Theology in Mandaue City, Philippines. He teaches youth ministry, theology, Bible and leadership courses. His wife Debbie leads the student orientation classes, and the engagement and ESL (English as a Second Language) groups. After 40+ years of...2022-06-3041 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastNathan Oloumu, Community LeaderNathan Oloumu is transforming his city by housing and educating orphans, and combatting fatherlessness by working with prisoners, planting churches that strengthen and equip families, and training groups of men how to become leaders in their homes, work places, churches and communities. Nathan Oloumu is a community leader in Kenya, East Africa, who is transforming his city by serving the people who are most overlooked. He built an orphanage and a school that cares for 43 children. He visits prisoners to bring encouragement, hope and rehabilitation. He plants churches that help strengthen and equip families, and train men...2022-06-2333 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastCharles Kelley, Bridge Builders InternationalCharles Kelley is the founder and president of Bridge Builder International. A Latvian-American with dual citizenship, he connects Latvian and North American businesses, churches, educators, medical professionals, artists, and humanitarians to partner for mutual advancement. He is a popular speaker, author, and host of the My Riga video series. Recently back from a six-week trip to Europe, where he led the Artist Network at the European Leadership Forum in Wisla, Poland, Charles gained an experiential understanding of the conflict in Ukraine and the impact it is having on European nations, including Latvia, which like Ukraine, was formerly p...2022-06-1644 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastKyle Turner, SuperDadKyle Turner’s life turned upside-down when his daughter Maegan was diagnosed with a neurological disorder that required 24/7 care, a role he joyfully embraces. Hear what being a father and grandfather mean to him this week on Now I See. Six years in the army and fourteen years as an owner/manager of six high profile health and fitness centers helped Kyle Turner become tough. Being a husband, a father of three, and a grandfather of three has made him tender. This is especially evident in the way he cares for Maegan, his daughter who was diagnosed wi...2022-06-0936 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastAnna Coleman, CourageousAnna Coleman is finding hope and courage after a recent and tragic loss. Discover how she is moving through her pain to live a life bigger than she dared before on this week’s episode of Now I See.———————————————————————————————————————— Anna Coleman grew up in a large, close-knit family that learned to rely on each other through difficult seasons of life. They have lived and worked in Mongolia, Montana, Wyoming, Connecticut, Utah, and now a farm in rural North Dakota. Anna enjoys music and a wide variety of outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, and camping. All these things have helped Anna become resourceful, resilient, and good at making friends and put...2022-06-0230 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastDonna McGrew, Gold Star MotherThis Memorial Day, we celebrate the life and legacy of Major Shawn Campbell, a Marine who was killed in a training accident in Hawaii, in 2016. His mother, Donna McGrew, tells his story. ————————————————————————————————————————Gold Star Mother, Donna McGrew, lost her son, Major Shawn Campbell, in a helicopter training exercise in Hawaii in 2016. Abandoned by her father before she was born, by her husband shortly after Shawn’s birth, and by her government in the shadowy details surrounding her son’s untimely death, Donna never felt abandoned by God. She felt God’s provision and protection though her difficult childhood and parenting years, her corporate and private careers, multiple health chal...2022-05-2634 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastMesu Andrews, AuthorJoin the conversation with award-winning, best-selling author Mesu Andrews as she gives us a sneak peek at her much anticipated release Potiphar’s Wife, in bookstores on May 24, 2022. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mesu Andrews is an award-winning author, known for her break-out novel, Love Amid the Ashes, winner of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Book of the Year, as well as a dozen other best-sellers, including Love’s Sacred Song, Love in a Broken Vessel, Miriam, In the Shadow of Jezebel, and most notably, Isaiah's Daughter, which earned her a coveted Christy Award. Mesu takes people of the Bible...2022-05-1930 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastPatty Ozga, Quilts of ValorSHOW NOTES Don’t miss how one North Texas woman and her friends are making a difference for military service personnel and veterans when Patty Ozga, with Quilts of Valor, shares her story this week on Now I See. SHOW QUOTES Quilts of Valor is an organization of quilters around the world who make quilts to offer comfort to veterans, active duty and honorably discharged; to help them heal, and to let them know others are thinking about them. We all make the quilts to be used, to cover service members an...2022-05-1126 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastSarah Beth, Adoptive MotherSHOW NOTES On this special Mother’s Day episode, Sarah Beth triumphs over leukemia, infertility and the heart-break of wondering if she would ever be chosen to be an adoptive mother. SHOW QUOTES After being on the journey that I’ve been through, I see myself stronger and more independent than I was before. I learned along the way how to rely on God more through the hardest times. It grew my marriage. We have seen God truly work miracles. My doctors were shocked. They had never seen anything like this. I lo...2022-05-0534 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastRebecca Salazar, Counselor and CoachSHOW NOTES Rebecca Salazar, licensed clinical therapist, gives tips and real-life examples of coping in difficult times. SHOW QUOTES As a counselor, the first thing I want to do is show people there is hope, and they can overcome–with help–the issues they are facing. Thoughts are so connected to feelings, and feelings are connected to actions and the results you get. To change the actions–and the results–you have to go back to the thoughts and emotions connected to them. Replacing lies with truth is always a good s...2022-04-2840 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastDavid Mast, Facing FearSHOW NOTES David Mast faces his fears head-on. Don’t miss his powerful pointers for facing your fears too, this week on Now I See. SHOW QUOTES I worked to overcome my fear of heights by climbing to the top of the silo literally every single night, just to prove to myself I could do it. Fears can keep you safe, or they can cripple you and get in the way of accomplishing something important. Fear might still be in the back of your head, but it doesn’t have...2022-04-2131 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastNow I See Year One CelebrationSHOW NOTES Don’t miss the birthday celebration of the Now I See podcast with candid talk from host Kit McCarty, and highlights from the past 50 shows. SHOW QUOTES We sat in our make-shift studio—aka the kitchen table—microphones and glasses of ice tea between us, and started talking. What began as a simple 5-minute mic check, turned out to be a delightful 30 minutes of conversation that would not only become one of our first episodes, but would set the tone for all the episodes that followed. Each guest...2022-04-1425 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastJan Tijmes, Spiritual AwakeningSHOW NOTES Jan Tijmes’ recovery from physical, mental, emotional and spiritual abuses is miraculous in every way. Be amazed at his candor. Some portions of this show may be unsuitable for younger audiences. SHOW QUOTES It takes a lot of courage to see oneself and to be willing to see things and walk through the healing fire to know that you are valuable and worthy. I always held on to the hope that I could be loved. When something traumatic happens in our childhood, we first move into a pl...2022-04-0742 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastJoel Salazar, MusicianSHOW NOTES Join Joel Salazar as he recounts his love of music and how it set the course for his life. SHOW QUOTES I never would have thought that I would be doing what I love to do and getting paid for it. I love being around people. I’ve always wanted to touch people’s lives, and God has given me the opportunity to share my music with people. For the first time ever, I found out that Jesus loved me, and I found what I was missing. It c...2022-03-3138 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastDavid Witt, Spirit of MartyrdomSHOW NOTES David Witt, CEO of Spirit of Martyrdom, tells eye-opening accounts from his own international adventures and from people around the world who are persecuted for their Christian faith. SHOW QUOTES What we do in our mission work is internationally serve leaders who risk much for Jesus. Anything good that you see in me truly is my testimony of what God has done in maturing me, and what I have experienced of His grace, love and wisdom through His Word. It’s not so surprising that my father, wh...2022-03-2436 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastBecky Reiff, Healing for the BrokenheartedSHOW NOTES Rebecca Reiff, host of the Healing for the Brokenhearted online ministry, shares how God healed her broken heart and gave her a genuine love for hurting people. SHOW QUOTES It doesn't matter where you’re from, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. God can redeem anything and He can heal anyone. I had to develop a will that said I am going to be somebody, and that I would not be the terrible things people told me I would be. I had a stro...2022-03-1731 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastJason Curry, Fostering and AdoptingSHOW NOTES Jason Curry, president of the Texas Baptist Home for Children, tells about his family’s journey with fostering and adoption and invites you to help children in crisis. SHOW QUOTES I love being a dad, and I love being God’s son. To have a mom and dad that remain faithful to each other to this day is a big blessing for me. It was a love for God that did that, not the love they had for each other or the human commitment level they were able to main...2022-03-1042 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastRik Danielsen, AuthorSHOW NOTES Author Rik Danielsen talks about the inspiration for his latest book, You Picked The Wrong Stagecoach, and offers advice to aspiring writers. SHOW QUOTES I see myself as an alcoholic, drug-abusing hippie, and God was gracious enough to deliver me. I'm gonna be honest, I’m not a real cowboy. I have a hat and boots, but I don’t have a horse. I have ridden horses many times, and I got to go on a half-day roundup. As a preacher, there were two things that were impo...2022-03-0337 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastBruce Lovesmith, History TeacherSHOW NOTES Bruce Lovesmith shares his love of people, history, cultures, and Jesus on this week’s episode of Now I See. SHOW QUOTES It’s always what life is, it’s always what history is, it’s always what any job is; the greatness of everything is bound in the greatness of people. We get into processes, paradigms, programs, and how we can do things better and better. But the core is people, how we motivate people, how we listen to people, and how we encourage them. I want to do my be...2022-02-2435 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastJorja Clemson, City LeaderSHOW NOTES City leader Jorja Clemson talks about why she loves her city, and what she’s doing to help others love it too. SHOW QUOTES It's such a wonderful blessing to be active, alive and able to contribute. Not only do we get an opportunity to love on our neighbors, but we get to keep our community beautiful. It’s a win-win for everyone. Just give it a try. Start somewhere. Go for it. It's such a wonderful feeling after you've been involved and been able to m...2022-02-1730 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastR.V. Baugus, Finding Love AgainSHOW NOTES R.V. Baugus talks about finding love in life, in God, people, writing and sports. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS “If you're going to be a journalist, you have to interview people. It's important to have people skills, empathy and compassion for people you're talking to. We’d all be better to shed a few more tears, there have been many of those that have poured out of my eyes over the years. We are given tears for all seasons and all reasons. My parents would have been fine if I’d...2022-02-1043 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastTina Davis, Unconditional LoveSHOW NOTES Tina Davis tells the heart-stirring story of baby Athena’s dramatic rescue, and how their lives have been shaped by unconditional love. SHOW QUOTES I’m just an ordinary person who is doing what God calls me to do. I spent three weeks in the hospital fighting for her to stay alive. Doctors said she probably couldn't survive the ride home. I thought I was bringing her home to die. I told them I did not want her to pass away not being loved, not feeling loved. I co...2022-02-0331 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastCaryn Clark, Trauma BakesSHOW NOTES Caryn Clark tells how humor and her love of baking helped her cope with trauma and led to her online baking business, Trauma Bakes SHOW QUOTES I learned early on how good it feels to laugh really hard. It’s a great release. I just feel the need to make light of things I can't process or change. I need to have humor in order to survive. Any time you mess up or fail, you should definitely joke about it. I’m always looking for ways to make...2022-01-2733 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastKathy Andrews, SurvivorSHOW NOTES Brain surgery survivor Kathy Andrews talks about her journey and the lessons she learned along the way. SHOW QUOTES Giving up is not an option for me. I’m a fighter. When I think about what I’m going through and I hear about what other people are going through, I fight even harder. I’m not just fighting for myself, but I’m fighting for other people. I knew I was going to be successful because I had someone to be successful for. It takes a...2022-01-2032 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastAmy Aupperlee, Women’s PastorShow notes Women’s pastor Amy Aupperlee tells about her passion to see women find truth, freedom and community. Show quotes I want to see people unleashed from something that is false. I want them to be released in truth–not how they see themselves, or how they are expected to be, but how God sees them. I made the mistake of believing what people told me because it was told to me, not because I explored it on my own. Relying on tradition, or relying on another person to h...2022-01-1342 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastDeann Alford, JournalistSHOW NOTES Kit McCarty invites Deann Alford to tell the miraculous story of a former hostage who helped broker peace and bring freedom in the war-torn country of Colombia. SHOW QUOTES I'm called to write. My mandate is moving people to pray, give, go, take action, listen to God, and do what He says. Obeying God is a risk. I don’t want to miss my destiny by holding back. I do not want to miss out on what He created me to do. We’re not here to play...2022-01-0631 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastJodie Niznik, Podcaster, AuthorKit McCarty invites fellow podcaster Jodie Niznik to talk about her show, So Much More: Creating Space for God. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The #1 thing we can do is carve out space for God. You need to have space, practices in your life, to slow down and meditate in God’s Word, savor God’s Word, let it roll around in your mind in a slower way, so that we’re not just reading for information, but formation. God’s Word has been transformative in my life, and it is important to me to share it with...2021-12-3037 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastLinda Jenkins, All Things ChristmasSHOW NOTES Linda Jenkins tells about her love of all things Christmas, and why they are so important to her. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS I want to help. I love to care for people. I love to cook for people. I hate to disappoint anybody. Growing up I couldn't stand not to know what I was getting for Christmas, so I would find my present hidden in the basement, and unwrap it to see what it was, and wrap it back up. On Christmas morning, we had birthday cake as we...2021-12-2339 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastDave Arden, Author/Speaker (Encore)Dave Arden, author and speaker, returns to update us on the growth of Chosen to Speak, his recent trip to Russia, and about groups forming around the world. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS You never know what God is going to do next. Moscow is so dynamic. It's a booming city, an historic city. I don’t think you can overstate the distinctive culture and city. We really want to go back to Moscow and continue what we started there. We want to help people, and come alongside them to help them find confidence in...2021-12-1635 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastDebbie Sims, GriefShareKit McCarty and GriefShare group leader Debbie Sims, offer help to people in recovery as they navigate the holidays. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS [Having recently lost her mother, father and brother]: I am on the same journey as the participants. Grief work is hard work. If people are really sincere about getting help and finding a program, GriefShare is a great place to go. There will always be triggers and emotions that come with grief. But God is by our side, and He walks with us on the path to help...2021-12-0936 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastJenny Garrison, Pastor’s Wife, Mother of a Special Needs ChildKit McCarty invites Jenny Garrison to tell of her adventures as a pastor’s wife and the mother of a special needs child. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS My childhood made me tough. You have to be tough and not care what other people think. [Life is about] learning how to give up the things that are comfortable to you, and to embrace what God has in front of you in the moment. When people are in your home, it doesn't matter how well you do anything, how nice your home is, how nice yo...2021-12-0239 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastKathleen Irish, AuthorAuthor/Illustrator Kathleen Irish reveals the hidden meaning behind her new children’s book, Sir Thomas of Dale, on this week’s episode of Now I See. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS I love to be with children because then I become a child. I have lots of friends among them because I can share their imagination. I guess I never grew up. I taught my two children when they were young, ‘Books are your friends’. Sometimes that resulted in a friend getting hit over the head with a book. It really was a wonderfu...2021-11-2516 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastMargot Quinn, Holiday CookingKit McCarty welcomes Margot Quinn, Pampered Chef consultant, to share recipes, tips and tools to make your holiday gatherings easier and more joy-filled. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Who doesn’t love a good tool? I love a good tool that makes me feel like I can cook. A favorite tool works just great, it’s reliable, and if you carry it around, it could be used as a weapon. You really feel accomplished if you make your own pizza dough. Time is my main ingredient. How soon can I be consuming this...2021-11-1844 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastSusan Payne, Blue Star MotherIn this special Veteran’s Day episode, Susan Payne, a Blue Star Mother, talks about the joys and sorrows unique to military families. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS All of us are called to service; some serve in uniform, the rest of us should be serving here supporting them. We have a saying: My son has many brothers, so I have many sons. That is true. You become a big family. Once you are a Blue Star Mother, you are always a Blue Star Mother. Unless you become a Gold Star Mother. Ei...2021-11-1135 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastCindy Fritz, ArtistKit McCarty welcomes artist Cindy Fritz to tell about a life filled with art, her pursuit of peace, and some surprising confessions. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS My mother never gave me a coloring book because she wanted me to do my own drawings. I was drawing recognizable figures at 18 months. I drew an angel. I still have that picture. We all have things we’re good at, and things we're not good at. Whenever I saw a painting, I would gaze at it. I still do that. I see be...2021-11-0437 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastKristi Arrington, Gift Drive CoordinatorKit McCarty welcomes Krisit Arrington, a Christmas Gift Drive coordinator for foster children at a central Texas Home for Children SHOW HIGHLIGHTS I’m the person you can count on. If I say I'm going to do it, I’m going to do it. Whatever it takes, I’m going to get it done. How do you say, “We’re only going to help these kids, but not those other kids?” We couldn’t. We took them all. God just puts you in the right place sometimes. I believe, if they asked...2021-10-2828 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastDick Woodward, RestaurateurKit McCarty welcomes octogenarian Dick Woodward to talk about his life and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Hear about his experiences as a business owner, his family and friends, his interests, and his dreams for the future on this episode of Now I See. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS I don’t understand why people don’t hug more. Some of the best friends I have, I want to give them a hug every time I see them. My mother once told me, ‘Dick, I hope you never get in the food business.’ She knew h...2021-10-2136 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastLinda Whitman (Encore), Educational AdvocateSHOW NOTES In the first segment of our Where Are They Now series, Kit McCarty invites Now I See’s very first guest, Linda Whitman, Educational Advocate to talk about advancements for students with learning differences in Texas public schools. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Teachers are saying, ‘We’re trying hard. Just give me the kids, get out of my way, give me extra training, give me extra resources, and I'm going to do everything I can to help that child.” I don't think it is fair to tell a child, ‘You have worked har...2021-10-1433 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastJim Wilson, Headset RadioKit McCarty and Now I See’s technical director Jim Wilson of Headset Radio, talk about start-ups and starting over, success and failure, and the rewards of giving and getting help. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS I accept the fact that I'm a nerd. I have a different point of view in the world than most other people. I have a long list of things that I’ve broken. From tinkering with toys, to computer parts, to operating systems and the technical side of everything, to servers; there's a long list of things that I have tink...2021-10-0733 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastTed Vanlandeghem, The Unexpected JourneyKit McCarty welcomes Ted Vanlandeghem, the US Spokesperson for Maoz Israel, to talk about being a Messianic Jew in international outreach, and what it means to journey in the land of the unexpected. HIGHLIGHTS God has been at the forefront of my journey from the very beginning, guiding me in a supernatural way, to bring His Good News to people around the world, including the people in Israel. When you look back you can see how God was moving. I am a Jewish believer in Jesus, and I have a responsibility...2021-09-3053 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastStuart Matthews, MusicianKit McCarty welcomes Stuart Matthews to tell the story of his musical career and why story-telling through music has the power to move us all. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS My kids give me a hard time for being known as the funeral singer. I just tell them, “People are dying to hear me.” Music is always a wonderful outlet. The destiny that we have as Christians is we can go through temporary afflictions knowing that on the other side there's joy unspeakable and glory. That's a wonderful thought to move us forward. Th...2021-09-2344 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastAngela Giessner, LifeLine for Families, IncKit McCarty welcomes Angela Giessner, business leader and community builder, to talk about LifeLine for Families, an organization that is working to end homelessness in her city, and is changing lives one family at a time. SHOW QUOTES You can only help the ones that you can help. You can't carry the whole burden of the world on your shoulders. It’s our job while we're here to help and serve. The most important part is God and His direction in anything we do. I sure don't want to tell Him no...2021-09-1637 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastKelley Walker, EntrepreneurKelley Walker, health coach and founder of Restoring Eden, tells how she and her family are facing the ongoing pandemic and healthcare crisis with physical and mental well-being, not fear.  SHOW QUOTES I try to stay in the lane of my strengths. If we can’t be authentic and true, we can't be close friends. Fifty is a magical number because you embrace who you are, and you're not going to negotiate any more who that person is. Freedom correlates to boundaries. Boundaries make other people uncomfortable because they don...2021-09-0942 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastDaniel Kennedy, AuthorKit McCarty welcomes Daniel Kennedy, author of the Basic Bible Guide, to talk about his radical transformation through reading the Bible, and his passion and mission to help others learn to read and understand it too. SHOW QUOTES I had heard of the Bible, so I went and bought one. I just read the Bible, front to back, and I read the Bible every day for five years. Within a short time of hanging around church people, I began to recognize that they didn’t read or know their Bible very much. ...2021-09-0231 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastTrent Parker, Small Business OwnerKit McCarty Welcomes guest Trent Parker, small business owner, to talk about what it means to work in a generational family business, to grow with his community, to have big dreams and still be happy right where he is. SHOW QUOTES We’ve been successful thus far, so why would we change? We’ve got it down to a science for sure. Our new location is very similar to our old one. We have our specific system--we have our way of doing things--and it's been working, so we want to do it the same...2021-08-2630 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastLinda Albrecht, Foxhorn KennelThis week’s episode of Now I See goes to the dogs when Kit McCarty interviews Linda Albrecht of Foxhorn Kennel about dog shows, breeding, grooming, training, handling and rescue. SHOW QUOTES Wire fox terriers are December dogs: they bring joy to the world. They like everybody! Your life is just not boring when you live with a wire fox terrier. We’ve put over 200,000 miles on three minivans. You see so much more when you drive, and you make so many memories along the way. Dogs are very intuitive. They are...2021-08-1932 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastJim Kennedy, Tax LawyerHave you heard the one about the tax lawyer? You can today when Kit McCarty welcomes Jim Kennedy to tell of his pursuit of truth, justice and the American way through his 40+ years as a tax agent and lawyer. NIS.media  NIS Facebook  NIS Twitter  Headset Radio  Headset Radio Facebook Powered by Firstory Hosting2021-08-1242 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastBeth Campbell, Women’s Missionary UnionKit McCarty welcomes Beth Campbell to talk about the many facets of women in missions, including disaster relief, home construction, educational programs, youth organizations, volunteer and workforce training, hygiene kits for refugees, and humanitarian and religious missions trips for people of all ages. The Bridge Magazine Missions Mosaic Magazine  Missions Friends  Girls in Action  Childrens Missions  Student Missions  Adult Missions  Baptist Women World Alliance Christian Women’s Job Corp  Christian Men’s Job Corp  Women’s Build Buckner International  NIS.media  NIS Facebook  NIS Twitter  Headset Radio  Headset Radio Facebook ...2021-08-0534 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastGraci Hansen, PilotKit McCarty’s guest, Graci Hansen seems to be a typical teen, until she reveals some surprising talents. Join the conversation to learn more about this high-flying, car-driving, ukulele playing, history-loving, Dutch Blitz winning, high school junior, on this week’s episode of Now I See. Graci Hansen, Pilot If you wanna keep up with your host Kit McCarty, make sure to follow   her on Facebook, Ttwitter and check out the website to sign up for the Now I See newsletter. NIS.media  NIS Facebook  NIS Twitter  Headset R...2021-07-2928 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastBarbara MacDonald, The Multi-Layered LifeKit McCarty welcomes Barbara MacDonald, an author whose own layered story includes running a publishing company, hosting national youth conferences, discovering and launching careers of well-known ministry leaders, and managing a Christian camp. Share her memories, insights and hope for the future and beyond. If you wanna keep up with your host Kit McCarty, make sure to follow  her on Facebook, Ttwitter and check out the website to sign up for the  Now I See newsletter. NIS.media  NIS Facebook  NIS Twitter  Headset Radio  Headset Radio Facebook 2021-07-2246 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastBrenda Milum, Life In TransitionKit McCarty welcomes Brenda Milum, a woman in transition, to tell how a recent divorce and remarriage, retirement, downsizing from a 3-story home to an RV, and the arrival of grandbabies brought life-changing opportunities and surprising self-discovery. Show Quotes When things change, it doesn't bother me. I look at it as, ‘I’m having a new adventure! I'm going to get to learn something new, and do something different!’ [What I feel is] not really regret, but a new mindset of how I’m going to look at change and what I’m going to d...2021-07-1533 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastHoliday Special: Becky Pullum, Laughing all the way.Enjoy this encore presentation of Kit McCarty and Becky Pullum, as Becky recounts a life of laughter-filled adventures. CONTACT INFO N/A Recommended Resources N/A NIS LINKs NIS.media NIS Facebook NIS Twitter Production by Headset Radio Headset Radio Headset Radio Facebook Powered by Firstory Hosting2021-07-0833 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastAnna Schuessler, Learner and Teacher (Tri-Linguist)Kit McCarty welcomes Anna Schuessler, a teacher and life-long learner who likes to take deep dives into the study of languages, cultures and retro fashion, aka history bounding. Hear her stories of travel, language and fashion, and her recommended reading list. Show Quotes I have always been a reader. Once I started reading I didn't stop. I love reading. I love finding good stories in any format, be it books, movies, TV shows, video games; and I particularly enjoy stories that are coming from different cultures. I can keep my joy of life...2021-07-0141 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastRhianna Nix, AuthorKit McCarty welcomes Rhianna Nix, author of Faithfully Fervent. Rhianna tells how she fought the urge to run from her shattered life and resolved to stand firm in freedom, faithfulness and truth. Show Quotes Just because somebody quits on you, doesn't mean that you can quit on the commitments that you made. Instead of pointing fingers, I was looking within myself. I asked God to allow me to feel the pain that I needed to feel, to open my eyes to see things I needed to see, to feel the things...2021-06-2429 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastStephanie Sloane, Highland GamesKit McCarty welcomes Stephanie Sloane, a high school physics teacher, athletic coach, and an award-winning competitor in the HIghland Games. SHOW QUOTES I see myself as an educator who has a weird hobby. I’m ok for now for planning vacations around where I can go throw. I handle myself with more grace now than I did when I was 16 or 20. I know I'm not going to get it right the first time. My sister comes to watch me compete and she really does have fun. Plus you have th...2021-06-1735 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastDavid Glazener, Slaying the GiantKit McCarty invites David Glazener to tell how he triumphed over life’s gigantic adversities with rock solid courage, persistence and optimism. Show Quotes  I discovered that God had a plan for my life, so I dedicated myself to that and to whatever He wanted for me in the future. So what, if something doesn’t work out? There’s something else that will. If life gives you lemons, make lemon pie. I never felt worried. I was concerned, of course, but not to the extent that I was wringin...2021-06-1026 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastChris Galanos: Character by ChoiceKit McCarty welcomes Chris Galanos, blogger, speaker, former health services senior executive and Air Force officer, to talk about character development and why it matters. Show Quotes "I see myself as a person interested in leadership and character. I think about, “How do you lead? Why do you lead? How do you motivate people and how do you get them to be their best person? What qualities do you look for?” Moms’ advice: “Son, you can do whatever you want to do. Make up your mind. Stick to it. You can make it happen.”...2021-06-0332 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastBecky Pullum, Laughing All the WayKit McCarty and Becky Pullum share some laughs as they discuss playfulness, finding funny friends, taking dares, camping disasters, and taking the road less traveled.I’m a natural-born smart-aleck. Show Quotes I do know that I’m not supposed to say everything I’m thinking, It’s difficult though. Knowing when to stop is also very helpful. You can always find an audience for the wrong bit of humor. Not everything I say is funny. When I’m around the right people, that's when the best stuff happens, so I try to sta...2021-05-2733 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastDale B. Sims, AuthorKit McCarty welcomes celebrated author, professor and Fulbright Scholar Dr. Dale Sims to share the story behind his latest release, Dust of A Distant Mesa. Show Quotes I value hard work. I value the opportunity to work. I value all different kinds of work. I value being able to help my family, and I value the strength God gave me to do heavy manual labor. I appreciate education. It has a huge value. There’s two kinds of education: an education that prepares you for making a living, and an education that prepares yo...2021-05-2039 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastDave Arden: SpeakerKit McCarty welcomes author and speaker Dave Arden to talk about Chosen to Speak, the mission, the movement, and best-selling book by the same title. Show Quotes I love to serve; I have a heart to connect with people, especially people who struggle. I was half serious, half kidding, when I asked God, “What if I write a book about my speaking problem.” And without missing a beat, the Holy Spirit said, “Yeah, you do that. My strength is made perfect in your weakness.” “We want to empower leaders. We want to help pe...2021-05-1327 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastGlenn Cato Police ChaplainKit McCarty invites business leader Glenn Cato to talk about the Crisis Response Ministry of North Texas, an organization he founded, and how that led to his dream job as police chaplain. Show Quotes “We set aside our own thoughts and feelings and said, ‘If that’s where God wants us to be, that’s where we’re going to go.’” “Once in a while, God gives you the rare opportunity to see the impact that you can have.” “There’s so much you can pull from crisis training to benefit everyday life. You don’t have to be in a minist...2021-05-0633 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastSneak Peek: Glenn Cato Police ChaplainA Sneak Peek for the upcoming episode of the Now I See podcast with your host Kit McCarty and special guest Glenn Cato who as a Police Chaplin who that help found a crisis response ministry. Powered by Firstory Hosting2021-05-0400 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastIzzy Reed: Art of StorytellingKit McCarty and Izzy Reed explore how storytelling brings people together, communicates important ideas and values, keeps history and culture alive, teaches, inspires, humors, entertains, and becomes a vehicle for creative self-expression. Show Quotes “The world can be harsh, don’t you agree? Stories give us a chance to step back and look at life through a lens that can make it more palatable." "I encourage people to look at stories from many different angles, and to talk to friends about their stories. Stories are focal points of our history as humans, but not...2021-04-2926 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastSneak Peek: Izzy Reed: Art of StorytellingTeaser trailer for the upcoming episode of the Now I See podcast with your host Kit McCarty and special guest Izzy Reed, who is a exceptional story creator.  Powered by Firstory Hosting2021-04-2700 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastLinda Whitman- Educational AdvocateKit McCarty welcomes educational advocate Linda Whitman to explain the need for specialized teaching in public education, and how she is leading the charge for positive change for students who struggle. Show Quotes  To the educator who is struggling, I say, “This is what this child needs. If you’re not listening to him, then please listen to me. I’m his voice.” To the parent or grandparent who is struggling, “You have rights. You have a voice. There are people who will speak with you and for you.” To my grandchild wh...2021-04-2226 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastSneak Peek :Linda Whitman: Educational AdvocateTeaser trailer for the upcoming episode of the Now I See podcast with your host Kit McCarty and special guest Linda Whitman, a dyslexia advocate in North Texas school system.   Powered by Firstory Hosting2021-04-2000 minNow I See PodcastNow I See PodcastNow I See TrailerNow I See is a gathering place for people to engage, educate and elevate  by sharing eye-opening experiences through interviews, podcasts, blogs,  artwork, teaching videos, music and more. Join your host, Kit McCarty each week with a new guest interview.  Powered by Firstory Hosting2021-04-2000 min