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Chasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedFaith Over FearIn this encouraging episode, Laurie Cook Lyons speaks directly to the Christian woman over 60 who feels called to begin again—but is battling fear, doubt, or overwhelm. Whether you're healing from past pain or just learning how to show up online, this 10-minute message reminds you that you are not too old and it's not too late. With Scripture, truth, and practical encouragement, Laurie will help you take that first faithful step—right where you are.2025-07-1609 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhen the Dream Dies but God Still Shows UpJoin Laurie as she discusses having the dream, holding onto the dream, and the plans and prayers for as long as possible. But what happens when the time comes to let go? God still shows up. In fact, He was always there anyway.2025-07-0912 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedSilent WeightJoin Laurie as she talks about the silent weight many of us carry when we reach our 50s. We have older and/or grown kids, and often aging parents who need our help. Add that to the everday busyiness of life and it's a lot.2025-07-0212 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhile You Are WaitingNo matter what you are waiting for —relationships, health, a job, or growing your family —you have to figure out what to do while you're waiting. What to do with your faith can be the hardest of all to figure out. Join Laurie as she talks about while you are waiting on God.2025-06-2509 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedGrieving the Life You Didn't HaveJoin Laurie today as she talks about grieving the life you didn't have. We all have plans and dreams for our futures. It's just as important to grieve the things you didn't have as it is to grieve the things you lost. It's often overlooked.2025-06-1810 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhen You Love You Job But...Join Laurie as she talks about loving your job even during difficult situations. 2025-06-1109 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhen God's Plan isn't Your PlanTrusting God with your life when God's plan isn't your plan. Join Laurie as she talks about the steps to trusting God when His plans aren't the same as yours.2025-06-0418 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedTrusting God with the RubbleWhat do you do when you are trusting God with the rubble, the leftover, the aftermath of the events that didn't turn out the way you planned. Join Laurie as she delves into this topic.2025-05-2823 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedKinds of BetrayalsJoin Laurie as she talks about kinds of betrayals and why they hurt so much. It doesn't matter what kind of betrayal it is, it packs a powerful emotional punch.2025-05-1418 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedFeels Like Middle School Part 2Join Laurie as she continues to discuss middle school behavior and why adults indulge in it. Are we stuck in a certain mindset? Do some of us never develop beyond that age? Is it just part of who we are? Or do we just get triggered? Maybe we don't find the answers but it helps us feel less alone.2025-05-0716 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedFeels Like Middle SchoolJoin Laurie talking about why it sometimes feels like middle school even with adults. Maybe middle school feelings are more intense but those feelins we have as kids tend to pop up from time to time.2025-04-3017 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedStarting YoungJoin Laurie as she talks with Tatum Miller. He and his wife had their future planned but God had a different path for them to take, including a different kind of wedding and a cross-country move.2025-04-2328 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you planned100th EpisodeCelebrating 100 episodes of the podcast. Join Laurie as she looks back over the episodes of the last 2 years.2025-04-1615 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedLonely DaysLonely days are a part of life. They can happen out of the blue for no apparent reason. Join Laurie as she talks about the reasons behind lonely days.2025-04-0911 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedMore on Family DysfunctionWe've talked in the past about family dysfunction. No family is 100% functional or dysfunctional. There is no shame in the families we were raised in or the families we chose. To stay in the same pattern of dysfunction, however, is a different story. If nothing changes the family dysfunction continues being handed down to the next generation. Listen as Laurie talks about more family dysfunction.2025-04-0213 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedLife's Hard KnocksSome people experience many hard knocks in life. A sudden death of a loved one, the declining health of a loved one, and even the murder of someone you love. Join Laurie as she talks about trusting God during this difficult times.2025-03-1914 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedCount It All JoyKurt Sauder joins Laurie today. He shares the journey of losing his first wife to cancer as a young father. He shares wisdom he received and how he navigated the loss that changed the life of his family.2025-02-2631 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedFacing RealityFacing reality is hard for some people, especially those who have experienced a lot of trauma or live in dysfunction. Listen is as Laurie shares wisdom from experiences and talking with others.2025-02-1917 minMinutes with Marcia B. | Multifamily Podcast from Apartments.comMinutes with Marcia B. | Multifamily Podcast from Apartments.comLaurie Lyons on How to Build a Successful BusinessMarcia talks with Laurie Lyons about what it takes to build a company from the ground up, how the pandemic has transformed renter needs, and why a chance encounter on a cattle ranch changed Laurie’s life. 2024-12-2018 minDon\'t Be Caged By Your AgeDon't Be Caged By Your AgeEP 20 Art, Aging, and Embracing New Experiences“I think everybody has a little secret of something they may have always wanted to do, but didn’t do, and perhaps this is the time to try it!”Meet Laurie Raskin, age 72, an extraordinary artist and designer from Los Angeles, who proves that creativity is boundless and ageless. From being one of the artists who designed an official poster for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, to designing a carpet line that premiered at the Cube Art Fair in Brussels, to exhibiting her fine art in galleries and museums around the world, Laurie’s story is a vibran...2024-07-1833 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedGod Uses StoriesDebbie talks about the dysfunctional hard places in her life and how God turned things around so she can walk with women in difficult places. Check our her book I Got This - God and her website, https://womenatthewell.us/home2024-07-0331 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhat We DeservePeople can say some rude and insensitive when we go through hard times. We touch on a few things during this episode.2024-06-2615 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedCollege, Faith and Becoming an AdultThere's something about going to college that often challenges our faith while becoming an adult and discovering who we really are and what we believe. Heather shares parts of her young adult years and the pivotal point giving encouragement to families with grown kids who may have walked away from their faith for a time2024-06-1929 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedMoms of LittlesBeing the mother of littles brings joys and challenges, often at the same time. Listen in as Tessa from http://raisingyoungins.com shares tales and tips about mothering young kids.2024-06-1230 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedFind the FunctionNo person or family is totally dysfunctional or functional. Whether you live in a healthy home environment or one riddled with chaos, there is always functionality to be found.2024-06-0509 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhen Your Job Falls ThroughMy friend Pam and her husband were relocating to Florida to continue to work for the companies they were employed by but after they bought their new place and sold their home, her remote job went away. They moved anyway, trusting that God would provide.2024-05-2932 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedA Child's NeedsMy friend, Jarod, talks about wanting a child and the struggle of waiting, the excitement when his wife got pregnant, and the heartache that often accompanys parenthood, due to the physical condition his son was born with. It's a story of pain, joy and faith that they continue to walk.2024-05-2230 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedStarting All OverIt's never easy to start over, no matter your age. Being in your 50s, losing your home, your family and friends, and even fellow believers is challenging at best. Mary talks of struggles and growth during a difficult season of starting all over.2024-05-1530 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhat Family Looks LikeMarshall and his wife decided to foster while raising their biological children. Marshall shares the struggles and joys and the nuances of parenting while fostering. 2024-05-0830 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhy Not Homeschool?In honor of our first podcast anniversary, Blake from Confessions of a Crappy Christian, my podcast mentor, joins me again to talk about her decision to start the homeschool journey. She talks about the excitement, of she and her husband being on the same page with it all, and the joy of this new chapter in their family's life. I was reminded of my homeschool tenure as we talked.2024-05-0133 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedStaying WellWe talk about staying when you feel called to stay in a relationship or situation that is toxic or has unhealthy circumstances surrounding it. What does staying well look like? What about called to stay? How can you stay well in situation you feel called to?2024-04-2417 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhat Is It About Money?What do you believe about money? Is it good or evil? Do you have a healthy relationship with money? My guest today has much to say about how our beliefs about money affect our lives. Let me know what you think! Find her here https://changeyourfinancialstory.com/ and https://www.amazon.com/stores/Noelle-Schwantes/author/B0B14HS6N9?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true2024-04-1728 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedCalled To StayI don't know what called to stay looks like in your life. It may be staying in your marriage or another significant relationship. It may be a job or even the place you live. Called to stay looks different for everyone but make no mistake, called to stay is a call from God. Called to stay is something you know deep inside. Listen in and see if what you are experiencing is a call to stay.2024-04-1009 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedDid I Stutter?Growing up with a severe stutter makes like challenging. Brittany talks about the hardships of trying to make friends and fit in while growing up with a stutter.2024-04-0329 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhen You Don't Fit InLaurie talks with Chrystan about when you don't fit in. What happens when you don't fit in at church, or in your women's group? What happens when your life, your marriage, your ideas and opinions don't fit in, especially with the Church? Chrystan shares how she navigates the differences we have and encounter in others.2024-03-2724 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedMarried To An UnbelieverCiarra from When The Church Leaves You, joined me again to finish the story of being married to an unbeliever. After Ciarra found her way back to Jesus and made peace with the church that left her, she still had an agnostic husband. She shared her story of allowing God to write his story while she stayed out of the way.2024-03-2027 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedGenerational ThingsThings get passed down from generation to generation. Good things and not-so-good things. It's part of the human experience. The things we pass down matter. Looking back to past relationships and the generations before us matter. Listen in while Betty Owens tells parts of her story of the generations before her and the things they purposed to change.2024-03-1330 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedLife, Death and CovidListen as Faith and Charlie talk of the birth of their first child, during the Covid pandemic. Charlie watched the birth of his daughter via FaceTime because he was in a fight for his life as he battled Covid. This story of faith gives hope and encouragement to those who are struggling.2024-03-0633 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedGiving Up A Family TraditionWhy would God ask you to give up a family tradition, an heirloom, something that brings joy? Do you have to know why to follow Him? How do you move forward in the relationships that are special to you when obeying God alters the lives of those you love most? Joyce Anne talks candidly about parts of her story and shares about choosing God's way even when it will affect other people.2024-02-2830 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedStarting Your Life During CovidNoah had a few turns in his young life. He changed his major during his college days to answer God's call. He moved to a new small town to be a campus pastor. He lost a cousin to cancer and two other relatives. Then Covid hit and he was alone to deal with all his emotions. Noah shares in truth and with wisdom that only comes from God.2024-02-2128 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhen Parenting HurtsParenting is hard, no doubt about it. And so is addiction. When the two collide there are no words to describe the pain and heartache, the guilt, and learning to trust God with your kid. My friend, Patti Coleman was open and incredibly vulnerable when she talked of her journey with her son.2024-02-1432 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedTired of Being Stuck?Jessica Hottle, a spiritual mentor and coach, was my guest on this today. She talked about how to honor your feelings and heal from your hurt. 2024-02-0725 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedLife PerspectivesI talked with my young friend, Trevor. He grew up fast to become the man of the family at 13 years old. He is a young adult, in a committed marriage with a 7-month-old daughter. We talked of the things that shaped him into the person he is today and the things he is most concerned about raising kids in this present world.   For comments on the podcasts, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs please email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com2024-01-3127 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedLife PerspectivesLife has a lot of twists and turns. Some things are hard. Some things are all about perspective.  For comments on the podcast, questions, topic suggestion and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com    2024-01-2416 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhen The Church Leaves YouGrowing up in church has a lasting impact. Sometimes we stray or turn away but God doesn't even though it can feel like the church does. Ciarra shares parts of her past when she experienced these things and how she found her way back. For comments on the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, please email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com2024-01-1730 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedNew Year's ResoultionsI am excited to talk with my son, Luke, today, the one who moved 2300 miles from home. We talk about the different perspectives of having an adult child move so far away as a parent and the kid who is a grown man. We tell you how it's done. Only kidding, we share our stories in hopes of helping you as you adjust to the differences in family dynamics. For comments on the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com2024-01-1025 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedNew Year's ResoultionsDo you make New Year's resolutions? I have but now I don't. They feel like a recipe for failure to me. I hope you listen in and share your thoughts. To resolute or not to resolute, that is the question. For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, please email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com2024-01-0314 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedIntentional FriendshipsFriendships fall apart sometimes whether from a betrayal or natural circumstances. It's important to be intentional with friendships.2023-12-2718 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedHope For the HolidaysFinding hope for the holidays is the goal of this episode. A lot of people don't like the holidays for a lot of different reasons. Finding something to hold on to can help.2023-12-2010 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedChoosing to Trust God with Health IssuesWhen dealing with chronic health issues there are plenty of opportunities to choose to trust God. Heather shared some of her journey with Rheumatoid Arthritis. 2023-12-1329 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedPhases of ParentingParenting, in all the phases, can be difficult. Each phase presents challenges of its own. Some are harder than others. Learning to let go is a lesson we, as parents, need to learn.2023-12-0616 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedHoliday BluesThe holidays are here and so are the holiday blues. You may not experience the down feelings that come before, during or after the holidays but a lot of people do. Loneliness can be harder to overcome during the holidays than other days. Join in for the holiday blues coversation. 2023-11-2915 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedIn The End There Is an EndThere are so many things vying for our attention in this society. We can get caught up in a lot of things that don't have eternal value. They can be important. Some things are but living with the end in mind is a good way to approach life.2023-11-2224 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedChildhood Trauma Can Set the Stage for AdulthoodThe homes we grow up in matter. Trauma and dysfunction have a way of playing out in our adult lives if we aren't aware. We have to be intentional about making changes and stopping the chaos. Talking with Amy about breaking the patterns and the positive effects on our children is where we landed on this episode.2023-11-1534 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedBad Becomes GoodEmbrace the suck, run to the roar, and face the giant are all sayings of what it looks like to stand up to the hard things in our lives. Hard things come whether we like them or not, whether we want them or not, whether we get a say or not. We get to choose how to respond. Embracing the suck is one of our choices. 2023-11-0812 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedBad Becomes GoodGod can take the worst situations and turn them into good. It may not be your choice or anything you wanted to go through, but when you allow God to work in your heart and life event, He can turn things around. Renae Green talks about the hard situations in her life that God used for good.2023-11-0130 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedPolitical or SpiritualThe things that are political seem to have a spiritual basis. I talk through the things going on in our world and what lies behind it. 2023-10-2522 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedBetrayal x ThreeBetrayal is hard. Being betrayed by a co-worker, trusted friend or spouse is no small thing to work through. But when all three come into play, there aren't enough words. My friend experienced this situation and dealt with it in stages of anger, grief, and a lot of grace. With the well-being of his kids in mind he continues to take it one days at a time. 2023-10-1831 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedLongings of the HeartWe are a society that longs for connection. Maybe all the generations before have too, but it seems to be a bigger deal these days. Talking with Sarah uncovers how we can wander down a path we never intended to take. Longings of the heart show up in different ways. 2023-10-1129 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedLife Can Be HardThis episode is about wanting your old life back. Life can change in an instant. Usually, we are ill-equipped and unprepared to handle those times. People who lose the ones they love, the life they love, the job they love. Life can be difficult. Trusting God when things don't turn out the way you plan can be hard but in the end, it's all that really matters.2023-10-0414 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedBody Image Issues and BarbieI'm not one who typically talks about body image issues. Although I am no different from all the rest of American women who have definite opinions about my body, it's not something I talk about, at least not in public but I was delighted that my conversation with Heather Creekmore about body image issues went a little deep and we talked about Barbie.2023-09-2732 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedTraditions of GrievingIt seems we spend a lot of time talking about grief. Life is full of things to grieve whether big or small. Amanda talked about traditions of grieving and how we don't know how to grieve well as a society nor do we want to take the time. Slowing down to grieve is important to living an emotionally, and physically healthy life.2023-09-2026 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedLoss and GriefLife is a series of losses that need to be grieved. Not all life, and not all losses need to be grieved. Just the important ones, the big ones. The ones that change who you are. Trusting God during times of extreme pain and loss can be difficult. But you don't have to do it alone. We have each other. And we have a friend that sticks closer than a brother. Jesus. For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com2023-09-1321 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedCalled to JapanWhen you are young and called to Japan, it's all good. But what about the things you leave behind? Nathan has been preparing for a few years to go to Japan, raising funds, and learning the culture and all the things. How you can support him and what it looks like to move to a different country are things we talk about. For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com2023-09-0624 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedLife Takes a Few TurnsAndrena has a passion for helping other women pursue God and their career paths. But sometimes life doesn't go the way we want. Andrena makes the most of the gifts God has given her.  For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com.2023-09-0227 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedLife Can Change in an InstantMeghan was getting on with her day attending to her five-month-old daughter when she received the news that her husband suddenly passed away on his way to work. They tried to revive him, but it was too late. Meghan's life clearly didn't turn out the way she had planned but she was left to carry on regardless. Her story is one of courage and God's faithfulness when life throws us unbelievable circumstances. I hope Meghan's story inspires you while you are chasing hard after God and His will for your life For comments about the podcast, questions...2023-08-2528 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedMoving On With Lisa AppeloWhen Lisa's husband of 25 years dies suddenly leaving her to raise 7 kids alone, moving felt overwhelming. It wasn't her choice but she did what she had to do to survive and thrive. Her courage to talk about the hard times and move forward is inspiring. For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com/2023-08-1626 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedTake Courage, An August BlessingTalking with Diane Anil about her ministry Take Courage. She has an August blessing for women. For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com.2023-08-0934 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedHow Did I Get Here?I loved talking with Blake from The Girl Named Blake and owner of Crappy Christian Co. We covered young adulthood, first serious relationships, and heartbreak. We threw in a little conspiracy theory (pigeons?) and other hard-to-talk-about things. Blake is a well-informed woman of the things going on in our world and she is not afraid to make her voice heard. Whether you agree with her or not, she is always worth listening to. For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com2023-08-0228 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhat If I Hate My Past?This conversation went deep quickly with  @TheDanielGrothe . We talked about chasing wisdom (a title of a book he wrote) while chasing hard. We talked about our divided society and the fall and rebuild of a local church. I was drawn in quickly as I relistened to Daniel share his wisdom. I hope you are too. For comments about the podcast, question, topic suggestion and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com2023-07-2627 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhen the Unthinkable HappensThe conversation got real and personal early on as we talked about suicide and other hard topics.Ganel-lyn Condie shared openly about the death of her sister and how she uses that to do what God has called her to do, helping others while honoring her sister's death. For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com 2023-07-1925 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedBroken and BeautifulJillian Timberlake's life took a few twists and turns and now she helps women find beauty in brokenness. She has authored two books and hosts sessions where you get to experience the beauty in being broken. For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com2023-07-1228 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedTrusting God When the Pain Is OverwhelmingTori became a widow at a young age with small children to raise. After her husband lost his battle with cancer she found herself in a downward spiral, but God. But God is good. Listen as Tori talks of the struggles with raising kids, depression and finding God all over again. For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauiecooklyons.com2023-07-0529 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhy Am I Where I'm At?Talking with Joshua Delp from Rising Leadership posed the question "Why am I where I'm at" to God after he and his wife experienced a miscarriage. He also talked about his struggles while growing up that many people can relate to, like having his father leave as an infant, an abusive stepfather and other hard topics.  For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com2023-06-2830 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhat About Disappointments?We have many examples of people living through disappointing circumstances. None more than Joseph with the coat of many colors. Disappointment is a fact of life. I'm talking about the disappointments that change who you are and how you view life. But what if our disappointments have a higher purpose than what we can imagine? For comments  on the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com2023-06-2116 minRhythms for LifeRhythms for LifeShift the Narrative: Laurie LokeyTrauma specialist and counselor, Laurie Lokey, walks listeners through the ways trauma has impacted each of us. Whether its big T trauma or small, daily traumas, our perspectives are impacted in ways that forever intertwine in our relationships. Laurie gives us practical tips for how to work through trauma and find healing.The Rhythms For Life Podcast presented by Medi-Share the affordable, biblical alternative to health insurance. Learn more at medishare.com/rhythmsDownload the Podcast Guide at https://www.rebekahlyons.com/listenersguide.Join us for the Rhythms Retreat in Franklin, November 16-17...2023-06-1443 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedObeying the Hard Call with Samantha OrtizChoosing to find God in the middle of the struggle is often difficult. Trusting God with your story is hard. Trusting Him with the end of your story is the hardest chase of all. Samantha talks about the struggle of obeying God and moving from the country she loved, the life she adored, back to the states. A struggle she is still adjusting to. For comments on the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com2023-06-1430 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedBetrayal Trauma With Jennifer ColeThis conversation was so good. Jennifer is an RN turned life coach. She walks with women who have experienced betrayal trauma. It's a hard road and no woman should have to walk it alone. Jennifer talks about her trauma journey and ways to become whole.  For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com2023-06-0727 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedTurning Bad into GoodTalking about God taking what Satan meant for harm and turning it into good. Chasing hard is usually about dealing with the things we didn't ask for. Choosing to follow God in those times means allowing Him to use them for good. Good can use all situations for our good. For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com2023-05-3111 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedAnger and ParentingThe conversation with Natalie Hixson was transparent and vulnerable as she talked about anger and parenting. What does appropriate anger with children look like? When is it over the top? It's always about being angry and not sinning in your anger. Let's face it, we all get angry and parenting can get us to that point in a hot second. So where does that leave us? Natalie generously provided our listeners with a free gift, her Trigger Tracker. Here's the link: http://www.nataliehixson.com/chasinghard For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and...2023-05-2429 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedWhat Is EMDR?I had an amazing talk with Cheryl Scruggs. She talked about her marriage, divorce and remarriage and how she and her husband walk with couples who struggle. We also talked about EMDR, what it is and how it helps.  For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com 2023-05-2315 minLiving the Sky Life - Our Autism JourneyLiving the Sky Life - Our Autism JourneyS4: Episode 151 - Preparing for their adult son's future & dedicated to support the special needs community, these business savvy parents founded Sammy Socks to accomplish both of those goalsSally and Mark Lyons live in Hutto, TX with their 25-year-old son, Samuel who is on the autism spectrum. Sally and Mark are both retired teachers.  Worried about the uncertain future for their son, due to limited employment opportunities and minimal options for adult level programming for those with autism, Mark & Sally started the company Sammy Socks. Their hope is for the business to continue well beyond their lives to support Samuel throughout adulthood. You can connect with them via the follow social meadia platforms: Facebook – facebook.com/SammySocksEtc Instagram - @sammysocksetc Lin...2023-05-1158 minChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn\'t turn out the way you plannedChasing Hard-Trusting God when life doesn't turn out the way you plannedEpisode 1 Interview with Elizabeth LangTalking with Elizabeth about her books on relationships, parenting and struggles to begin a family. Her latest book When a Friendship Falls Apart is a must-read. For comments about the podcast, questions, topic suggestions and prayer needs, email Laurie@lauriecooklyons.com.2023-05-1024 minWhiskey ChatsWhiskey ChatsMy Unicorn Whiskey Garden Chat with Dan, Paul & ConorJoin me for My Unicorn Whiskey Garden Chat with Dan Pennington, Paul Costello and Conor Ryan from Pearse Lyons Distillery & Cork Whiskey Society. I was lucky enough to be gifted a few samples and I saved them up to share with the lads in my back garden. They ranged from brand new whiskeys to a couple of decades old. That's what whiskey is all about, having a bit of craic and always learning from each other. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by www.irishwhiskeyauctions.com Don't forget to sign...2023-05-012h 22Whiskey ChatsWhiskey ChatsMy Blind Tasting Garden ChatJoin me for My Blind Tasting Garden Chat with Dan Pennington, Paul Costello and Conor Ryan from Pearse Lyons Distillery & Cork Whiskey Society. Chris Hennessy, all round whiskey and cocktail guru, gifted me a bag when i was up in Kilkenny with him in Jan 2023. In it, he had put together a blind tasting of spirits for my next Garden Chat. So myself and the 3 lads duly tucked into the samples Chris had put together to guess what they were.......and we didn't do too badly this time! Don't forget to sign up to my...2023-04-211h 18Demystifying DiversityDemystifying DiversityEmployee by Day, Parent by Day and Night: Q&AIn this Q&A episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-hosts Zack James and Azaria Keys as they explore the lessons learned in last week's podcast, Employee by Day, Parent by Day and Night: The Consummate Balancing Act. This episode delves more deeply into the experiences of working parents and discusses ways in which the American workforce can be more supportive of parents and nonparents alike. This episode features the wisdom and expertise of Temple University's Laurie Wu, a professor within the Fox School of Business, who speaks about her research...2023-04-181h 29Demystifying DiversityDemystifying DiversityEmployee by Day, Parent by Day and Night: The Consummate Balancing ActIn this episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores the challenges and opportunities that arise for working parents. Daralyse interviews entrepreneurs and employees about their personal experiences raising children while building their careers, as well as experts who share research, trends, and best practices. In this episode, you will learn about: * The disparity in expectations between men and women, as it relates to child-rearing responsibilities and parental leave. * The impact of personal priorities upon the ways in which parents raise their children. * The very...2023-04-111h 22mr.K & radioShirley presentmr.K & radioShirley present03:09:11 ::: Up Up and Away in a radioShirl Kinda Way!Greetings Shirleyphiles and welcome to another 40 minutes or so of low-fi lovliness! Here’s a personal favourite from the radioShirl archives from 2007 especially re-uploaded to mark Fee Plumley’s reallybigroadtrip Join radioShirl & mr.K as they follow the techno evangelist’s adventures in documenting creative digital culture. Until next time, play fair and … don’t forget your mittens! *be smooched* radioShirl & mr.Kenneth Chris Spedding, Edd Byrnes, Fats Domino, Laurie Anderson, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs, Marvin Pontiac, Masters Apprentices, Paul Kelly, Spizzenergi, Stan Ridgway, Susan Raye, T-Rex, Taylor Mead, The Pixies...2023-03-3047 minmr.K & radioShirley presentmr.K & radioShirley present14:12:12 :::: radioShirley presents TONGUE TIED!Greetings radioShirleyphiles and welcome to another 45 minutes of aural hijinx! As the previous show was all about being struck mute and rather mental in the instrumental department, I decided to un-gag the manservant (despite his protestations to the contrary) and request … no … demand … that he get working on a show that was the polar opposite. Yes. I want talk. Yes. I want to hear words. Yes. I want to delight in the jeux avec la langue that some of the more intrepid daredevils of the musical and poetry world have gifted us. Oh, don’t worry. Don’t worry. Don...2023-03-3046 minmr.K & radioShirley presentmr.K & radioShirley present11:01:13 :::: radioShirley presents Slumber LandGreetings radioShirleyphiles and welcome to 40 minutes or so of soporific sounds! Well this show, which is a headphone privileged aural adventure may not induce sleep as such – at least keep those toothpicks under the eyelids until the very very end if you must – but it is guaranteed to take you down and along some surreal twisting and turning pathways not unlike those experienced when we traverse the landscape of Nod. Choose your footwear weapon of choice ; ruby slippers, bare feet, thigh high leather lovelies, hooves or magic carpet flip flops, the choice is yours. “He had the fa...2023-03-3043 minWhiskey ChatsWhiskey ChatsMy Walking Tour Chat with Michael CarrJoin me for My Walking Tour Chat with Michael Carr, who works with Pearse Lyons Distillery in The Liberties in Dublin. In a previous life, Michel worked with the Powers Whiskey brand and as part of that role, he used to bring enthusiasts on a whiskey walking tour of old Dublin. He kindly agreed to come out of retirement for the day and bring me along the old route.  But before we set off walking, we stayed in Pearse Lyons Distillery for a little while and found out a little more about the Pearse project.. H...2022-03-171h 58The Guilty FeministThe Guilty Feminist296. Walking Away with Zoe Lyons, Laurie Penny, Jessica Hynes, Sikisa, Grace Petrie and Jess RobinsonThe Guilty Feminist presented by Deborah Frances-White and Zoe LyonsEpisode 296: Walking Away with special guests Laurie Penny, Jessica Hynes, Sikisa, Grace Petrie and Jess RobinsonRecorded 5 March in Brighton. Released 7 March 2022The Guilty Feminist theme by Mark Hodge and produced by Nick Sheldon.Photo by @alysaocreatorMore about Deborah Frances-Whitehttps://deborahfrances-white.comhttps://twitter.com/DeborahFWhttps://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-bookMore about Zoe Lyonshttps://twitter.com/zoelyonshttp://www.zoelyons.co.ukMore about Laurie Pennyhttps://twitter.com/PennyRedhttps://lauriepenny.substack...2022-03-071h 31Whiskey ChatsWhiskey ChatsMy Chat with Conor Ryan from Pearse Lyons Distillery & The Folk House Bar in KinsaleJoin me for My Chat with Conor Ryan from Pearse Lyons Distillery & The Folk House Bar in Kinsale. We settled in for a chat on Zoom, on a wet & windy November evening, with Storm Aidan 'raging' outside. Conor's depth of knowledge and enthusiasm always makes for great conversation and our chat was no different.  Subscribe to my Patreon for extra content and 24hr early access episodes. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast https://www.pearselyonsdistillery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/folkhousekinsale/ My drops of the night: Pearse Lyons whiskey2020-12-0153 minRhythms for LifeRhythms for LifeLet's Go to Counseling: Bill and Laurie LokeyOn this week's new episode of Rhythms for Life, Gabe and I had the privilege of having Bill and Laurie Lokey on the podcast! Bill and Laurie are our actual counselors, so it was special for us to put a microphone on our time with them so that you could listen in on the conversation.The Lokeys understand pain, failure, and trauma because they have lived it themselves. After 23 years of working in trauma therapy and counseling, they know the power of sharing their own stories in vulnerable and real ways. Bill and Laurie remind us that...2020-03-1047 minHole in My Heart PodcastHole in My Heart PodcastEpisode 87: How to Do Battle with Anxiety with Rebekah LyonsHow many of us have fought (and do fight) with heart-pumping, air-constricting anxiety? How can we practically do battle with it? Bestselling author and popular speaker, Rebekah Lyons, helps us put on our boxing gloves to practically combat it.   //: Highlights: "We don't know freedom until we know bondage. So let's acknowledge we are so hungry for God's rescue, and let's ask Him to do a mighty work." --Rebekah Lyons "I questioned, 'Am I a fraud?' I thought there was a healing that happened, and I was loud about it. And yet I...2019-08-1750 minTHINQ Media PodcastTHINQ Media PodcastEpisode 124 | Sex, Faith & Gender: Preston Sprinkle, Laurie Krieg, Matthew Liu & Kat LaPrairieHow Do We Live by Our True Identity? In a culture filled with questions about sexuality and gender, can Christians engage this conversation with both theological faithfulness and courageous love? Dr. Preston Sprinkle thinks so. Together with Laurie Krieg, Matthew Liu and Kat LaPrairie, they will share how Christ followers consider the difficult questions surrounding faith, sexuality and gender. View the video of this interview at Q Media where you can access hundreds of world-class, concise 9 and 18 minute talks delivered by respected thought leaders and change makers on a plethora of topics. From science, theology an...2019-06-1329 minHole in My Heart PodcastHole in My Heart PodcastEpisode 52: Good Faith Takes Good Courage with Gabe Lyons91% of US adults believe the best way to find yourself is by looking within yourself, and 2 out of 5 Americans believe that, when it comes to what happens in the country today, "people of faith" and "religion" are a part of the problems in our country. How can we speak into this environment as believers? Author, speaker, and leader of leaders, Gabe Lyons, helps break down how Christians can be both courageous and faithful in a world that thinks we are extreme and irrelevant. We launch the courage conversation by talking about a time...2018-09-2842 minLiving the Present MomentLiving the Present MomentEpisode 5: Zen Buddhism (Laurie Lyons)Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow Laurie Lyons is a co-founder of Open Mind Zen Naples, a center devoted to the practice of mindfulness meditation and yoga in Naples, Florida. She is a lay monk in the Open Mind Zen School and a long-time practitioner of Ashtanga yoga. This interview took place just after hurricane Irma in September  2017, and I am grateful that we were able to meet as scheduled. The original teachings of Buddh...2018-03-3056 minGet Best Sellers Audiobooks in Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic DetectiveGet Best Sellers Audiobooks in Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic DetectiveThe Murder of Mary Russell Audiobook by Laurie R. KingListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Murder of Mary Russell Subtitle: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes Author: Laurie R. King Narrator: Jenny Sterlin, Susan Lyons Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1094 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Laurie R. King's best-selling Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes series weaves rich historical detail and provocative themes with intriguing characters and enthralling suspense. Russell and Holmes have become one of modern literature's most beloved teams. But...2016-04-051h 25Tuesday Night DinerTuesday Night Diner27.03.12 California Diner- 'Laurie Biagini Interview/Session!' Maxi Dunn - How Was I To Know? Last Breath - It's My Time The Vinyl Junkies - Gangs Maple Mars - Beautiful Mess The Corner Laughers - Bells Of El Camino The Mike Brown Band - Pay Patrick Campbell-Lyons - All I Do Is For You Natalie Cortez & The Ultraviolets - Three Times Laurie Biagini Interview/Session Laurie Biagini - The Heart of the Song Laurie Biagini - The California Quake (live) Laurie Biagini - A Go-Go Girl in a Modern World Colin Heppell - Poltergeist In High Heels The Big I Am - Tongue Tied Rob Bonfiglio...2012-03-2700 min