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Unquenchable HopeLet's Rewind: Eyes on the Prize (Don’t Give Up!, Pt. 1)Send us a textYou may not have run 100 miles, but as Luanne mentions in this episode, a friend of hers has and it's a great physical example of the kind of spiritual endurance Christ-followers need in order to finish the race God has called each of us to run. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann encourage us (and themselves) to run with endurance the race set before us and finish well, to the glory of God. Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her websit...
2024-06-0225 minUnquenchable HopeLet's Rewind: How Deep the Father's Love For Us (Dealing With Grief, Pt. 2)Send us a textWhile Mary Ann and Luanne take a short break, this week they're re-posting the second part of their three-part series on grief. In our hardest, most emotionally painful moments and seasons, God is with us, speaking, comforting, manifesting His character and Word, and bringing life from death. These are the truths that guest Heather Campbell discusses with Mary Ann and Luanne in this episode. Heather, who lost her oldest son in a car accident, doesn’t sugarcoat her experience but she does share how, even as she walked through every parent’s worst nigh...
2024-05-1926 minUnquenchable HopeDon’t Take The Bait (Offense, Pt. 2)Send us a textLuanne and Mary Ann continue talking about being offended, which is an epidemic in our culture. As Luanne explains, being offended is like bait that the devil uses to entrap us in anger, bitterness, hatred, and ultimately, if we don’t choose to forgive, a hardened heart. Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books...
2024-04-2825 minUnquenchable HopeDeal With All Your Feels (Kim Harrell, Pt. 2)Send us a text Luanne and Mary Ann are joined again by Kim Harrell, their pastor's wife and friend, for part two of their conversation. In this episode, Kim talks about the importance of dealing with grief and letting God heal our wounds. Luanne also forgets Mary Ann’s husband’s name as he happens to walk by during this recording. And you’ll catch Kim’s phone going off and somebody coughing. Reminder: We are NOT professionals … but we do love Jesus. Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for ord...
2024-04-1425 minUnquenchable HopeEncouragement ... and Pennies ... From Heaven (When the Unthinkable Happens, Pt. 3)Send us a textIn this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne continue talking about some of the spiritual lessons Mary Ann has learned since her husband sustained a traumatic brain injury several months ago and about the many ways God can speak to us if we have ears to hear. And you won't want to miss Luanne's own rather amazing “pennies from heaven” story. Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”
2024-03-0330 minUnquenchable HopeOut of the Fog (Our Identity in Christ, Pt. 3)Send us a textIt’s like coming up out of the “fog of war” and experiencing clear skies. That’s how Mary Ann describes knowing, hearing and living out our true identity as Christ-followers. In this episode, she and Luanne talk about more of the wonderful, freeing things God says about His children and how embracing those can drastically change our lives. (NOTE: I, Mary Ann, apologize that this episode was posted late. The dog didn't eat my homework. I just forgot. Go ahead and roll your eyes. I'm rolling mine, too. Good news, though: Luanne and I ar...
2024-02-0826 minUnquenchable HopeHow to Avoid a Holiday Funk (Holiday of Hope, Pt. 2)Send us a textEven though Christmas is all about celebrating the “Light of the world,” Jesus Christ, it can also be a challenging, even dark, season for some. As Luanne and Mary Ann discuss in this episode, if we’ll use the powerful weapons Christ-followers have been given, we can defeat enemies like loneliness, stress and despair and allow the hope-filled light of Christ fill our hearts and minds. As Luanne says, “When darkness invades light, we’ve got a spiritual battle going on; when light invades darkness, we’ve got a spiritual victory going on.” Luanne’s...
2023-12-1726 minUnquenchable HopeA Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste (Spiritual Warfare, Pt. 8)Send us a textWhat’s going on inside that noggin of yours? That’s an important question because the Bible says, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” (Women, too, by the way.) Scary, huh? Well it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann talk about the “helmet of salvation,” the essential piece of the spiritual armor God has given us to protect our minds, and Luanne gets personal as she talks about how these principles helped her overcome deep discouragement in her life. Luanne’s newest book, “Sp...
2023-11-2725 minUnquenchable HopePut Your Shoes On! (Spiritual Warfare, pt. 5)Send us a textEven if you prefer to walk around barefoot in this earthly realm (even on gravel like Luanne), if you want to experience the supernatural peace God offers in the spiritual realm, you better put your shoes on -- the “shoes of the preparation of the gospel of peace.” What’s that about? Tune in and find out as Mary Ann and Luanne do a deep dive into this essential piece of the spiritual armor God has given us to do battle with our enemy, Satan. Trust us—you’ll never want to leave home witho...
2023-11-1224 minUnquenchable HopeIt's ALIVE!! (Favorite Verses, pt. 3)Send us a textReminding us of God’s goodness, giving us hope, comforting us, defeating the dark forces trying to bring us down – God’s Word is alive and indispensable to those who follow Jesus. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann conclude their series on some of their favorite verses. You don’t want to miss Luanne’s reminder that no matter what your “chess board” looks like, the King always has one more move! Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on am...
2023-05-2825 minUnquenchable HopeGet Off That Hamster Wheel (Striving, pt. 2)Send us a textGod offers us rest, so why do we sometimes feel like we’re stuck on a “Christian hamster wheel”? And how can we know the difference between unhealthy striving that leads to burn-out and good old hard work that is pleasing to God? That’s what Luanne and Mary Ann—two “reforming strivers”—discuss in this second part of a three-part series on the subject of “striving.” Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Liv...
2023-04-0927 minUnquenchable HopeStop Striving! (Striving, pt. 1)Send us a textWhy is it so hard for most of us to follow God’s instruction to “be still (cease striving) and know that I am God”? That’s the subject Luanne and Mary Ann—two “reforming strivers”—tackle in this first part of a three-part series on the subject of “striving.” As the ladies point out, the opposite of striving isn’t laziness, it’s rest. Wonderful, peaceful, glorious rest. Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s bo...
2023-04-0232 minUnquenchable HopeCan God Trust Me to Trust Him? (Doubt, pt. 3)Send us a textGod ordained that we would be living in “such a time as this,” but can He trust us to trust Him as we navigate this stormy period in history? In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne offer some ways to defuse and defeat the doubts that can shipwreck our faith and they reveal the “nuclear weapon” God has given us so we can win the battle of faith vs. doubt. Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com...
2023-03-2625 minUnquenchable HopeHow Do I Doubt Thee? Let Me Count the Ways (Doubt, pt. 2)Send us a textDo we really believe who God says He is and what He’s told us in His Word or do our doubts cause us to live like “practical atheists”? That’s the heart of what Mary Ann and Luanne talk about in this episode. Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!” You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and...
2023-03-1935 minUnquenchable HopeLord, Help My Unbelief (Doubt, pt. 1)Send us a textThey nag us, torment us, sap our spiritual energy, and we all have to deal with them. So what do we do with doubts? That’s the subject Luanne and Mary Ann are tackling for the next three episodes. In this first one, the ladies talk about the how hard it can be to “walk on the water” when we put our faith in the facts we see, rather than in the TRUTH that God can do anything. Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order th...
2023-03-1222 minUnquenchable HopeObedience: The Key to a Fulfilling Life (Maddy Riley interview, pt. 3)Send us a textIn this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann finish their conversation with Maddy Riley, a missionary to Africa who shares how she gave up her career and most of her possessions in her 60s to heed the call she’d received decades earlier to go to Africa. And oh, the stories she has! Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”
2023-03-0529 minUnquenchable HopeIt's All About Him (Maddy Riley interview, Pt. 2)Send us a textLuanne and Mary Ann continue their conversation with Maddy Riley, a missionary to Africa whose life is a picture of God’s grace, redemption, and hope. Here’s just a sample of the wisdom Maddy shares in this episode: “Self-pity got me nowhere. Being angry got me nowhere. What got me somewhere was learning who He (God) is, learning who I am in Him, and then doing what He wants me to do.” Amen, Maddy!******** NOTE: IF YOU'D LIKE TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT MADDY RILEY AS SHE SHARES THE GOSPEL IN AFRICA, PLEASE E...
2023-02-2618 minUnquenchable HopeA Picture of Redemption (Maddy Riley interview, Pt. 1)Send us a textCan God restore a life scarred by abandonment, abuse, betrayal and brokenness? Yes, yes, yes and yes! In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann talk with Maddy Riley, a missionary to Africa whose life story is a beautiful picture of the redemptive love of God.*****NOTE: IF YOU'D LIKE TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT MADDY AS SHE SHARES THE GOSPEL IN AFRICA, PLEASE EMAIL AT mrileydoc@gmail.com . Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” i...
2023-02-1824 minUnquenchable HopeGod's Jealousy Is Not Like Ours (God is Jealous, pt. 2) -- Episode #80Send us a textWhen the Bible tells us God is a jealous God, what pops into our noggins probably isn’t pleasant … or accurate. As Mary Ann and Luanne discuss in this episode, godly jealousy and human jealousy are NOT the same. Not at all. Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s...
2023-02-1227 minUnquenchable HopeFeeling the Pings and Pangs (God is Jealous, pt. 1)Send us a textIf you’re feeling the “pings and pangs,” as Luanne mentioned in this episode, it may be God working in your heart and calling you to come back to Him. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann talk about what the Bible means when it repeatedly says God is “a jealous God” and how His jealousy is protective and an expression of His perfect love for us. Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s boo...
2023-02-0523 minUnquenchable HopeTalk About Some Turnarounds! (God’s “Suddenlies,” Pt. 3) -- Episode #78Send us a textWhat do a desperate widow, a prostitute, a bullied scaredy-cat, and prodigal son have in common? All these people experienced a miraculous, SUDDEN turnaround in their lives when God showed up and drastically changed things. As Luanne and Mary Ann discuss in this episode, because God is “no respecter of persons” He’s still able to change lives suddenly and profoundly today. Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laug...
2023-01-2928 minUnquenchable HopeThings Can Change Suddenly (God’s “Suddenlies,” Pt. 2) -- Episode #77Send us a textEven though, as Mary Ann says in this episode, Moses could’ve been featured on “America’s Most Wanted,” God knew this fugitive had the right stuff to lead His people to the Promised land, so He spoke to Moses, gave him his marching orders, and the rest, as they say, is history. Moses is just one character Luanne and Mary Ann talk about in this episode as they remind us that because nothing is impossible with God, no situation or relationship in our lives is hopeless. Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the...
2023-01-2226 minUnquenchable HopeDon’t Get Cynical, Charlie Brown (God’s “Suddenlies,” Pt. 1)Send us a textDo you believe that as you’re going about your daily life, God can SUDDENLY intervene and change everything? Well, He can, and the Bible is full of examples of Him doing just that. From the “famous” to the obscure, Luanne and Mary Ann are going to be talking about some of these people and their stories in this and the next few episodes. No situation is hopeless because God is alive! Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.co...
2023-01-1526 minUnquenchable HopeLet’s Rewind: You May Be God’s Favorite Tattoo (Names of God, pt. 6) -- Episode #75Send us a textCovid sidelined Mary Ann and kept her and Luanne from recording again, but they want to rewind and share again one of their favorite episodes, which was part of the series they did on “The Names of God.” In this episode, the ladies talk about El Roi, the name of God that means “The God Who Sees.” Whether this reality distresses or delights you, it’s just a fact: God never takes His eyes off of you. In fact, you’re tattooed on the palm of His hands! Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare...
2023-01-0831 minUnquenchable HopeLet’s Rewind (My Truth, Your Truth or THE Truth?)Send us a textMary Ann and Luanne want to begin 2023 with a truth-filled BANG, so they’re rewinding and replaying an episode that was the first in a powerful series they did last summer called “To Tell the Truth.” After all, hope that doesn’t spring from truth isn’t hope at all. When we decide to pursue truth with all our hearts, it always leads us to Jesus, because He IS truth … and He’s the giver of the unquenchable hope we’re all looking for as this new year begins. Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Wa...
2023-01-0126 minUnquenchable HopeLike a Fish in the WoodsSend us a textMary Ann flies solo in this episode and shares a parable involving two friends, a bass, some cupcakes and a rescue mission that spoke to her of the heart of the Gospel—THE most epic rescue plan ever devised.Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper...
2022-12-2516 minUnquenchable HopeHope is Here! (Holiday of Hope, Pt. 3)Send us a textHope is standing right in front of you … and His name is Jesus. He's looking for men and women who will believe Him and to whom He can entrust His mission, just like some Bible characters Mary Ann and Luanne discuss in this episode. And no matter what your circumstances are, the mistakes you may have made, or the losses you may have suffered, you can call on Him right now and experience a “Holiday of Hope.”Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her w...
2022-12-1828 minUnquenchable HopeHow to Avoid a Holiday Funk (Holiday of Hope, pt. 2)Send us a textEven though Christmas is all about celebrating the “Light of the world,” Jesus Christ, it can also be a challenging, even dark, season for some. As Luanne and Mary Ann discuss in this episode, if we’ll use the powerful weapons Christ-followers have been given, we can defeat enemies like loneliness, stress and despair and allow the hope-filled light of Christ fill our hearts and minds. As Luanne says, “When darkness invades light, we’ve got a spiritual battle going on; when light invades darkness, we’ve got a spiritual victory going on.”The book...
2022-12-1126 minUnquenchable HopeAfter the Silence … Boom! (Christmas, pt. 1)Send us a textDuring the 400 years between the Old and New Testaments, God was silent. No prophets spoke His Word to His people. Crickets. But when the time was right, He broke that silence in a BIG way. First, John the Baptist—a miracle baby. Then Jesus, the “Sunrise from on high," came to this dark world. Join Luanne and Mary Ann as they prepare our hearts for Christmas, truly a holiday of hope. The book by Wanda Alger that was mentioned in this episode is available on amazon.com and at www.wandaalger.me .
2022-12-0424 minUnquenchable HopeEvery Good Thing (Gratitude)Send us a textWhat if you suddenly found yourself in an episode of “Twilight Zone” in which a giant vacuum suddenly sucked every good thing out of your life? That’s the question Mary Ann asks in this episode as she shares some of the lessons she’s learned as God has been teaching her to live with more gratitude.Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”You can learn more a...
2022-11-2727 minUnquenchable HopeBest Deal EVER! (Sacrifice, Pt. 2)Send us a textWhat does it mean that Jesus was the “last sacrifice”? Not just theologically, but personally? And what kind of response should it elicit from us? What did Jesus mean when He told us to deny ourselves and take up our crosses? That might sound like a bummer, but as Mary Ann and Luanne discuss in this episode, it’s actually the ticket to the best deal and most amazing life possible.Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.co...
2022-11-2029 minUnquenchable HopeIt’s Complicated (Sacrifice, Pt. 1)Send us a textThe Old Testament laws and instructions about sacrifices are a lot. They seem verrrry complicated and burdensome for those of us who are blessed to be looking back on them from this side of the cross of Christ. But as Luanne and Mary Ann discuss in this episode, there are some important things we can learn from all those Old Testament sacrifices, even if we are no longer required to do them in order for our sins to be covered. Best part? In looking at them, we see the amazing heart of God.
2022-11-1323 minUnquenchable HopeAnybody Else Think It's Hot in Here? (Potter & Clay, Pt. 3)Send us a textLet's face it, until we get to heaven, we Christ-followers are pretty much a bunch of cracked pots. Beloved by God, but cracked. BUT (get this), the way to avoid some of those "cracks" in our lives -- the sins, the mistakes, the regrets -- is to stay put when God, the Master Potter, has us in the kiln of adversity and refining. As Luanne and Mary Ann discuss in this episode, the unavoidable, uncomfortable, and even painful "fiery" times in our lives are part of God's process as He transforms us into...
2022-11-0625 minUnquenchable HopeLet The Potter Do His Thing (Potter & Clay, Pt. 2)Send us a textGod is the Potter and we’re the clay. We may not always know what He's doing, but He does, and if we'll rest in that fact, life becomes a whole lot more peaceful. As Luanne and Mary Ann discuss today, we absolutely need to stay on the Master Potter's wheel and trust that His skillful hands are shaping us into something useful and beautiful. Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s boo...
2022-10-3028 minUnquenchable HopeYikes! What Am I Doing On This Wheel? (Potter & Clay, Pt. 1)Send us a textSlammed, pressed, poked, spun around, thrown in the oven—whew! It takes a lot for God to make us into the image of His Son, Jesus. But it’s so, so worth it! In this first episode of a new series, Mary Ann and Luanne talk about the rich allegory of God as the “master potter” shaping the clay (us). What does He have to work with? “Butt dust.” (Listen and you’ll understand.)Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on am...
2022-10-2326 minUnquenchable HopeIt's Not About Big Hair (Identity in Christ, Pt. 4)Send us a textIf your idea of “holiness” is big hair and a condescending countenance, you’ve got it wrong. Holiness actually equals happiness, as Mary Ann and Luanne discuss today. As the ladies wrap up their series on how God sees us and how we should see ourselves as His followers, they talk about what it means to be holy, loved by God, and a few other wonderful perks we receive when we follow Jesus.Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and o...
2022-10-1629 minUnquenchable HopeOut of the Fog (Our Identity in Christ, Pt. 3)Send us a textIt’s like coming up out of the “fog of war” and experiencing clear skies. That’s how Mary Ann describes knowing, hearing and living out our true identity as Christ-followers. In this episode, she and Luanne talk about more of the wonderful, freeing things God says about His children and how embracing those can change our lives. Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”You can learn more...
2022-10-0926 minUnquenchable HopeWhat a Deal! (Our Identity in Christ, Pt. 2)Send us a textIn this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann continue to talk about how important it is for us to remember who God says we are and to reject any voices that contradict Him. From senior citizen discounts to TV shows about Appalachian marshals to a mortician conducting a business conversation while dusting off a corpse in funeral home viewing room, Mary Ann offers up typically weird analogies to illustrate some of the principles related to our identity in Christ. Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order t...
2022-10-0223 minUnquenchable HopeWho Are You? (Our Identity in Christ, Pt. 1)Send us a textDo you feel like you’ve been adopted into a royal family? Accepted by God and forgiven for all the ways you’re grieved Him? It can be a struggle for us to really embrace and walk in the identity God says we have in Christ—an identity that is far more wonderful than all the other things we sometimes try to base our identity in. Things like, as Mary Ann talks about, what college sorority we belong to (small eye roll here). In this first part of a four-part episode about our identi...
2022-09-2525 minUnquenchable HopeDon’t Let the “Evil Cousins” Move InSend us a textWhen we compare ourselves with others, it never leads anywhere good. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann talk about the “evil cousins” of rejection and comparison and how all that really matters is that we each use the gifts God has given us and fulfill His calling on our lives. If we belong to Him, God’s acceptance is THE thing that can protect us when those “evil cousins” try to move into our minds and hearts.Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through he...
2022-09-1831 minUnquenchable HopeGod's Favor Can Open Any DoorSend us a textIn this second episode of their three-part series on dealing with rejection, Mary Ann and Luanne talk about the amazing favor of God and offer hope, straight from God’s Word, when it seems rejection has left us in a "small place" with no good options. And a glorious rap song may or may not have been birthed.Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”You can learn...
2022-09-1124 minUnquenchable HopeJesus Was "Ghosted" TooSend us a textRejection hurts. Jesus experienced its sting and He can help us when we find ourselves forgotten, left out, snubbed, ignored, abandoned or even hated. Luanne and Mary Ann begin a three-part series on how to handle the fiery dart of rejection with a discussion in this episode about the practicalities of “loosing the lies” and “binding the truth” when rejection causes us to “self-sabotage.” Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn...
2022-09-0425 minUnquenchable HopeBeing “Fruity” Isn’t Always a Bad ThingSend us a textWhile most of us don’t want to be thought of as “fruity,” Biblically speaking, it's exactly what our lives should be about. Not “fruity weird,” but “fruity Christlike.” As Mary Ann and Luanne wrap up their look at the first part of John 15, they talk about what it means to glorify God, “bear much fruit,” and experience the amazing love and joy Christ offers.Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn...
2022-08-2825 minUnquenchable HopeIs He "Velcro Jesus" to You?Send us a textIs Jesus at the very center of your being and life, or have you made Him into “Velcro Jesus”—just sticking Him onto the rest of your busy life like a patch or a piece of jewelry? That’s one of the heavy-duty things Luanne and Mary Ann talk about in this episode as they continue their look at John 15. Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”You c...
2022-08-2125 minUnquenchable HopeLet's Get Pruned!Send us a textPruned if we do, pruned if we don’t. According to John 15, that’s what we’re signing up for when we become followers of Jesus. But as Mary Ann and Luanne talk about today, being pruned is a good thing and always brings more growth … even if it stings a little bit.Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”You can learn more about Luanne and Mar...
2022-08-1425 minUnquenchable HopeLet’s Rewind: Come On Back Home (Father Heart of God, Pt. 3)Send us a textCan we hurt God so badly or run so far from Him that we can never come back? Based on Jesus’ parable about the “prodigal son,” which the ladies dissect in this episode, the answer to that question is a resounding “NO.” No matter what we’ve done or how badly we’ve blown it, the Father always watches and hopes to see us come up the drive towards home. And if we do, He’s ready to throw one heck of a party.Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is av...
2022-08-0724 minUnquenchable HopeLet's Rewind: Orphan or Child of God? (Father Heart of God, pt. 2)Send us a textAs the ladies continue their first-year highlights, Mary Ann and Luanne talk about the huge difference between living like a spiritual orphan or as the child of God we’re intended to be. The ladies even go through a revealing and powerful “checklist,” so get ready to get real and come home to the Father’s love.Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”You can learn more a...
2022-07-3129 minUnquenchable HopeLet's Rewind (Who's Your Daddy? Father Heart of God, Pt. 1)Send us a textAs the ladies continue their first-year highlights, in this episode they talk about the HUGE and practical importance of understanding and embracing Father God's love for us. God created us to live in His family, and in fact, He wants that so much He sent Jesus on a rescue mission to bring us back to His house. That's the Father heart of God.Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Li...
2022-07-2427 minUnquenchable HopeLet's Rewind (Fear? Not!)Send us a textIt’s hard to imagine a more relevant topic than how to live fearlessly in a world that can be pretty scary and with news outlets that love throwing fuel on our fear fires. But as Luanne and Mary Ann discuss in this timely rerun episode, God has given us some wonderful examples in His Word of how to overcome the fears that try to paralyze us. It’s all about remembering Who’s in the boat with us.Luanne’s book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order th...
2022-07-1728 minUnquenchable HopeLet’s Rewind (Jehovah Jireh, Your Provider)Send us a textWhew, boy, we sure do need to remember that whether it comes as a just-in-the-nick-of-time “mailbox miracle” or a steady, constant supply, God promises to meet our needs. The hard part? He meets it His way, in His timing. Because it's so relevant right now, Mary Ann and Luanne are re-airing this episode about Jehovah Jireh (the Lord will provide), the name of God revealed in the epic story of Abraham and Isaac on Mt. Moriah. And as the ladies discuss, God's provision goes way beyond just our financial needs. Open your eyes—there mi...
2022-07-1034 minUnquenchable HopeLet's Rewind (Shields Up!)Send us a textWhen we were kids (we’re old-ish), summertime was rerun time on TV. Just about every show took a summer break. We’re not doing that, but we did want to repost an episode we aired months ago because we believe it’s a message we all need to hear again … and often. Our subject is the “shield of faith” Christ-followers are given to deflect the fiery darts constantly slung our way. Leave home without your “shield of faith” and you’re likely to get fried out there in the world. This episode was originally par...
2022-07-0337 minUnquenchable HopeIf God Said It, Believe It (To Tell the Truth, pt. 5)Send us a textGod’s Word is true, and the church should be all about telling the truth, but … well, sometimes that isn’t happening. In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne talk about some lies that have snuck into the chapels, sanctuaries, auditoriums, pulpits, pews and minds of Christians. And as always, the ladies remind us that there’s hope and forgiveness if we repent and get back on God’s path of truth, life and freedom.Luanne’s latest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website and o...
2022-06-2627 minUnquenchable HopeLet's Open That Can of Worms (To Tell the Truth, Pt. 4)Send us a textContinuing their series on the importance of truth, in this episode Luanne and Mary Ann discuss two issues that may be draining truth and life from the church of Jesus Christ: watering down the Gospel and ignoring sexual sin among believers. Heavy topics, but certainly not without hope because, as the ladies emphasize, God offers forgiveness and restoration when we repent and return to His path. Luanne’s latest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website and on Amazon.com. Mary Ann’s Bible stu...
2022-06-1926 minUnquenchable HopeThe Emperor Has No Clothes On! (To Tell the Truth, Pt. 3)Send us a textRemember the old children’s fable called “The Emperor’s New Clothes” in which no one dared to tell the emperor that he was actually naked until a child finally spoke up and told him the truth? Well, that’s what Mary Ann and Luanne are trying to do in this episode as they discuss the foundational lies that have resulted in gender confusion, political and media corruption, and election fraud. Controversial? Yes. But as the ladies point out, there is no freedom where there is no truth.Luanne’s latest book, “Spiri...
2022-06-1231 minUnquenchable HopeGod is the Giver of Life (To Tell the Truth, Pt. 2)Send us a textWhat is the truth about abortion? What does God say about when life begins? Do the laws of our land about abortion—very much in the news right now—reflect God’s perspective? Statistically, why do the majority of women who get abortions choose that option? Is abortion an unforgivable sin? In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann tackle this relevant and difficult issue, an issue that affects millions of individuals as well as the soul of our nation as a whole. As the ladies point out, there is forgiveness and grace when we exp...
2022-06-0622 minUnquenchable HopeYour Truth, My Truth or THE Truth (To Tell the Truth, Pt. 1)Send us a textBuckle up for this first episode of a no-holds-barred, tell-it-like-it-is series Luanne and Mary Ann are calling “To Tell the Truth.” If we want to withstand the category-five hurricane of lies pounding the shores of our brains every day, our lives need to be built on a deep, strong foundation of truth. Jesus told us plainly that God’s Word is truth and in this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne talk about the clarity, peace, security and hope that come from trusting what God says about the issues of our day and not relyin...
2022-05-3025 minUnquenchable HopeFor the Joy Set Before Us (Don't Give Up!, Pt. 3)Send us a textHave you ever been planning and really, really looking forward to an upcoming vacation to a place you’ve never been to before? You’re counting down the days and Googling all the hotels and sites you want to see. The anticipation makes all the days at work or at home with the kids seem more bearable. Christ-followers should live that way every single day because we have guaranteed reservations for an unimaginably glorious trip. Forget five-star resorts; heaven is a gazillion-star destination! So, as Luanne and Mary Ann remind us in this epis...
2022-05-2326 minUnquenchable HopeBehind the Pack? Keep Running! (Don't Give Up!, Pt. 2)Send us a text(NOTE: PLEASE FORGIVE THE AUDIO QUALITY ON THIS ONE RECORDING. SORRY IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE LISTENING TO A CHEAP TRANSISTOR RADIO IN 1965. NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED.) Does it seem like everyone else in the race is wayyyyyy ahead of you and there's no chance you can catch up? Luanne looks back to the 1972 Olympics (no, she wasn't there) to provide a great example of why our race is never hopeless as long as we don't quit. Mary Ann once again reminds us that if we keep doing the right thing (obeying God), we'll...
2022-05-1624 minUnquenchable HopeEyes on the Prize (Don’t Give Up!, Pt. 1)Send us a textHave you ever run 100 miles? Probably not. But some people do, including a lady Luanne knows personally. Now, that’s some crazy endurance. And once Mary Ann gets over the idea that humans can actually make themselves run that far, she and Luanne explore some reasons why Christ-followers may be tempted to give up during spiritual race God calls each of us to run. Let’s run with endurance the race set before us and finish well, to the glory of God! (And when we get to heaven we can ask Him why He didn...
2022-05-0925 minUnquenchable HopeWine Bombs and M & Ms (Surrender, Pt. 2)Send us a textGuest Heidi Blake joins Mary Ann for the second part of their conversation about what it means to completely surrender to God. Without an understanding of God’s goodness and love, surrender can sound dismal, but as Heidi shares in her powerful testimony, there’s a whole bunch of freedom, relief and peace on God’s side of the fence. Luanne will be back next week, but many thanks to Heidi for her willingness to step in and remind us how powerful the Gospel really is.Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare an...
2022-05-0230 minUnquenchable HopeI Surrender… Wait, What … ALL? (Surrender, Pt. 1)Send us a textSurrendering completely to God—as Christ-followers, we sing about it, read about it and talk about it, but actually DOING it, if you’ll excuse the bad grammar, ain’t no picnic. Although Luanne was up to her eyeballs in other commitments and couldn’t be part of this episode, Mary Ann talks with guest Heidi Blake about Heidi’s recent crisis of faith and how God called her to let go of an “idol” she was tightly gripping. Their conversation also highlights the importance of our friendships including some “iron sharpening iron” … even if it’s uncomfy...
2022-04-2523 minUnquenchable HopeWait and See (Waiting on God, Pt. 3)Send us a textThe Bible is LOADED with great promises for those who are willing to wait for God to do His thing and not impulsively run out ahead of Him. Easier said than done? For sure. But worth it? Absolutely! In this episode, Luanne, Mary Ann and guest Heidi Blake finish up their discussion about the Biblical admonition to wait on God and all the blessings that come our way when we put on the brakes and give God time and room to work.Luanne and two friends are hosting “Cry For Freedom Wo...
2022-04-1829 minUnquenchable HopeSomething Worse Than Waiting (Waiting on God, Pt. 2)Send us a textWaiting may not feel good, but as Luanne, Mary Ann and guest Heidi Blake discuss in this episode, not waiting can end up feeling worse. The ladies share some of their regret stories about impulsive actions that cost them—from eating chocolate at night to buying a house to moving when the Holy Spirit was saying, “Stay.” Luanne and two friends are hosting “Cry For Freedom Women’s Conference” on Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Infinity Church, 412 Fairview St. Extension in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. The cost is $25, payable at th...
2022-04-1129 minUnquenchable HopeOh, How We Hate to Wait (Waiting on God, Pt. 1)Send us a textThere are important things to be learned during those times when God is making us wait for answers and solutions from Him, but let’s face it, most of us hate to wait. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann, joined by guest Heidi Blake, share some of the things they’ve learned through tough seasons of waiting. And all three of the ladies agree: It’s important, it’s necessary, and it stinks. Luanne and two friends are hosting “Cry For Freedom Women’s Conference” on Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Infi...
2022-04-0424 minUnquenchable HopeHelp Your Kids Swim UpstreamSend us a textSocial media, the entertainment industry, and cultural trends have made parenting teenagers a challenge, but as the ladies discuss in this episode, it’s not impossible. God promises wisdom for those who seek it, so if you're a parent, youth leader, teacher, coach, or anyone who has a teen in your life, Luanne and Mary Ann pray that the experiences and knowledge they share will encourage you to swim upstream against the cultural current and inspire that teen in your life to do the same. During her 17 years as a high school...
2022-03-2827 minUnquenchable HopeUntangling the Sex Mess (Teens and Sexuality, pt. 2)Send us a textSatan is most definitely going to get his in the end, but until then, he takes great delight in taking something God created to be wonderful, beautiful and fun, and using it to cause pain, heartache, disease and guilt. That’s what our enemy—and God’s—has done with sex. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann continue discussing the importance of understanding and resisting the temptation to violate God’s boundaries, and the importance of teaching that to the next generation.Parents and teens, check out Luanne’s two books—one fo...
2022-03-2126 minUnquenchable HopeDon't Eat the VapoRub Pads! (Teens and Sexuality, pt. 1)Send us a textWhen people say “don’t,” sometimes their warnings are wrong or just ridiculous. But when God says “don’t,” it’s for our protection and we’d be wise to pay attention. Even, or maybe especially, when it comes to our sexuality. In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne discuss the lying voices that try to lure teenagers (and all of us) into misusing one of God’s most precious gifts. God offers forgiveness and redemption when we fall, but isn’t it better to just do things His way? (Hint: The answer is YES!) Pare...
2022-03-1427 minUnquenchable HopeBe Awake, Not WokeSend us a textWhat’s up with all the “woke” and “cancel culture” stuff being pushed these days? Is it good or bad? Constructive or destructive? A necessary change or a distraction? Unafraid to go where angels fear to tread, Luanne and Mary Ann offer up their opinions on these cultural trends. Even if you don’t agree with the ladies, we hope you’ll applaud their chutzpah for tackling such a hot-button subject. Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as...
2022-03-0726 minUnquenchable HopeEl Elyon: All the Bigs, Mosts and Bests (Names of God, pt. 9)Send us a textIf a little girl taking refuge in a bathtub during a tornado knows God is bigger than the boogeyman, how come it’s often so hard for the rest of us to remember that? In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne discuss El Elyon, the name of God that means “God Most High.” Not kind of high, a little bit high, or almost as high as our problems, but MOST High. All the bigs, mosts, and bests. That’s our God! (And you're gonna love Luanne's story about her Disney slow globes -- cue "Twil...
2022-02-2827 minUnquenchable HopeNever Forget Who Made You (Names of God, pt. 8)Send us a textFacebook may say there are 58 genders, but Elohim—God our Creator—has said otherwise. Gender confusion is just one of many consequences that come from dismissing and denying this name of God. After Mary Ann gives Luanne a pop quiz, the ladies talk about the supreme importance of acknowledging Elohim as the artist responsible for all the beauty we see in the heavens, the earth … and in the mirror. And spoiler alert: The best is yet to come for those who follow Christ!Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of G...
2022-02-2124 minUnquenchable HopeBaaaaaaahd Sheep Need a Good Shepherd (Names of God, pt. 7)Send us a textThe bad news? The Bible says, “All we like sheep have gone astray.” The very, very good news? We have a Good Shepherd who takes care of us, comes looking for us if we go astray, and leads us to some very green pastures if we follow Him. In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne talk about all things sheep and about Jehovah Rohi, the name of God that means “The Lord My Shepherd.” Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see bel...
2022-02-1425 minUnquenchable HopeYou May Be God’s Favorite Tattoo (Names of God, pt. 6)Send us a textAt your lowest, your highest, and during all the moments in between, God sees you. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann talk about El Roi, the name of God that means “The God Who Sees.” (And if you get the Jetson’s theme song stuck in your head when you read or hear this name, you’re not alone.) Whether this reality distresses or delights you, it’s just a fact: God never takes His eyes off of you. In fact, you’re tattooed on the palm of His hands! Luanne’s new...
2022-02-0723 minUnquenchable HopeThere's a Doctor in the HouseSend us a textWhen you’re feeling bad, who do you call first? In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne talk about a healer who’s on call 24/7, never gets a diagnosis wrong and get this—never sends you a bill. His name is Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals. Since God calls Himself by that name, so can we, and He should be our first call, every time, no matter what ails us.Here are the two books Mary Ann mentions in this podcast: “Emotional Healing in 3 Easy Steps” by Praying Medic “Winnin...
2022-01-3129 minUnquenchable HopeJehovah Jireh, Your Provider (Names of God, Pt. 4)Send us a textWhether it comes as a just-in-the-nick-of-time “mailbox miracle” or a steady, constant supply, God promises to meet our needs. The hard part? He meets it His way, in His timing. And sometimes that can make us uncomfy. In this episode Mary Ann and Luanne talk about Jehovah Jireh (the Lord will provide), the name of God revealed in the epic story of Abraham and Isaac on Mt. Moriah. And as the ladies discuss, God's provision goes way beyond just our financial needs. If you don't feel like God has provided for you, open your...
2022-01-2426 minUnquenchable HopeWanna Compare Resumés? (Names of God, Pt. 3)Send us a textSo, let’s slap the very best version of our resumés (no embellishing, you Millennials) down on the table and compare them to God’s. Did we create the stars and name them all? Did we carve out the Grand Canyon or build the Alps? Do we know the number of hairs on every human being’s head? Uh, no. So why do we think we can do a better job running our lives than He can? In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann talk about El Shaddai, the name of God with an...
2022-01-1726 minUnquenchable HopeAdonai is the Boss of Us (Names of God, Pt. 2)Send us a textMost of us have probably done it. With our mouths we say to Jesus, “You are my Lord,” but our actions say, “You’re not the boss of me!” In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne talk about Adonai, the name of God that means “master and lord.” Parting with earthly possessions, forgoing Caribbean vacations, choosing to do what is almost everyone’s greatest fear (public speaking)—the ladies share lots of personal stories that illustrate what it means to call Jesus “Adonai,” and the blessings and hope that come from obeying and trusting Him.Lu...
2022-01-1028 minUnquenchable HopeAnd So This is ChristmasSend us a textMost of us realize that real life isn’t a Hallmark movie, and that means Christmas can sometimes feel more like something to conquer or survive than the warm, fuzzy, joyous, oozing-with-love holiday we want and expect it to be. If we focus on that gap between our lofty expectations and reality, we’re likely to wrestle with some tough emotions. But in this episode Mary Ann and Luanne offer some practical advice about navigating this season and keeping the focus where it should be. If you want to dial up your joy mete...
2021-12-2014 minUnquenchable HopeGod Feels All Our Feels (Immanuel--Names of God, Pt. 1)Send us a textWhat kind of God would volunteer to be tempted like we are and to feel what we feel—the good, the bad and the ugly? Our God, that’s Who! As the ladies kick off a series on the names of God in the Bible, each of which gives us a glimpse of His amazing character, Luanne and Mary Ann talk about Immanuel--"God with us.” God has always wanted to be with His people and when Jesus came to live as a man on this fallen planet—Immanuel—He demonstrated that desire in a beaut...
2021-12-1322 minUnquenchable HopeIgnore the Barking Deer (Quiet Time, Pt. 2)Send us a textBoy, can Satan be very creative when he wants to mess up the life-giving, life-changing time we want and need to spend alone with God. He can—and we’re not making this up—even use a barking deer to distract and disturb us. Just ask Mary Ann about that. If you think you’re the only one who finds it hard to carve out time to spend with God in prayer and Bible reading, or to focus on God while you’re trying to commune with Him, you’re not. But since it’s essenti...
2021-12-0628 minUnquenchable HopeLook Who's Calling (Quiet Time, Pt. 1)Send us a textIf the CREATOR OF EVERYTHING called you up, you’d probably answer (after you regained consciousness … and unless, like Mary Ann, you don’t answer calls from strange area codes). Well, guess what? God IS calling—all day, every day—because He wants to share His heart with you and for you to pour out your heart to Him. That time alone with God is essential if we’re going to grow and flourish in our faith, so why’s it such a struggle? Mary Ann says her house is quiet but her brain is noisy...
2021-11-2924 minUnquenchable HopeGod Runs to Us (The Father Heart of God, Pt. 3)Send us a textYou’re probably familiar with the story of the “prodigal son” in Luke 15. Whether we tend to be more like the reckless, selfish, broken younger son or his pouty, indignant, self-righteous big brother, one thing’s for sure: the father in this parable is AMAZING. As he looks down the road every day hoping to see his prodigal return home, that dad is a picture of our Heavenly Father and His everlasting, tender, extravagant love for each one of us. That was the message Jesus was trying to communicate in this powerful parable, and it’s...
2021-11-2223 minUnquenchable HopeOrphan or Child of God? You Choose. -- (The Father Heart of God, Pt. 2)Send us a textMary Ann says she may have “played orphan” when she was a kid (yeah, that’s weird), but there’s nothing fun about living as a spiritual orphan when we grow up. Not when God created us to live in His embrace as a daughter or son. He doesn’t force us to be part of His family, but as Mary Ann and Luanne discuss in this episode, there’s no better place to be than in His house as His beloved child. The ladies go through a revealing and powerful “checklist,” so get ready to get...
2021-11-1528 minUnquenchable HopeWho's Your Daddy? (The Father Heart of God, pt. 1)Send us a textEver gone to the grocery store when you’re reallllllly hungry? Not pretty, is it? Everything looks good and you find yourself slinging things in that cart you’d never think of buying if your tummy was full. (Mongolian fire oil may or may not have been discussed.) That’s how many of us go through life as we try to satisfy the gnawing “love hunger” in our soul. God wants to fill that empty place. He is the perfect Father that even the best earthly father can’t be. Luanne and Mary Ann talk abou...
2021-11-0827 minUnquenchable HopeSwords Out! (Spiritual Warfare, Pt. 8)Send us a textEver play a game called Fruit Ninja? Well, if you want to wait in line behind her grandkids to use Mary Ann’s phone, you can. In Fruit Ninja, you’re challenged to slice and dice various kinds of fruit that fall down the screen at an alarming pace. You control the sword. There’s a lesson there. In the spiritual realm, God has given us a sword, too—the Bible, His Word—not just to know, but to USE in our battle against forces of evil that are as real as the chair you’r...
2021-11-0128 minUnquenchable HopeA Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste (Spiritual Warfare, Pt. 7)Send us a textWhat’s going on inside that noggin of yours? That’s an important question because the Bible says, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” (Women, too, by the way.) Scary, huh? Well it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann talk about the “helmet of salvation,” the essential piece of the spiritual armor God has given us to protect our minds, and Luanne gets personal as she talks about how these principles helped her overcome deep discouragement in her life.NEWS FLASH: Luanne’s new b...
2021-10-2525 minUnquenchable HopeShields Up! (Spiritual Warfare, pt. 6)Send us a textDo you ever feel like a human dartboard? Like you’re constantly getting hit with the fiery darts the devil is slinging at you—darts like condemnation, failure, and discouragement? Well, in the immortal words of Captains Kirk and Picard of “Star Trek” fame, “Shields up!” In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann talk about the “shield of faith”—what it is (and isn’t) and how essential it is for our spiritual survival. But wait, there’s more! Did you know God is looking all over this world to find people to support and reward, an...
2021-10-1829 minUnquenchable HopePut Your Shoes On! (Spiritual Warfare, pt. 5)Send us a textEven if you’d rather walk around barefoot in this earthly realm (even on gravel, like Luanne), to experience the supernatural peace God offers in the spiritual realm, you better put on the “shoes of the preparation of the gospel of peace.” What are those? Tune in and find out as Mary Ann and Luanne do a deep dive into this essential piece of the spiritual armor God has given us to do battle with our enemy, Satan. Trust us—you’ll never want to leave home spiritually barefoot again!You can learn...
2021-10-1124 minUnquenchable HopeWait ... What? I Can Be Blameless??? (Spiritual Warfare, pt. 4)Send us a textWhat if you discovered one day that not only was your ridiculously awful credit card debt all paid off, but so were all the other debts you owed? And not only that—someone actually deposited a trillion bucks in your account! Well, that’s exactly what happens spiritually when we accept the gift of salvation God offers us through faith in His Son, Jesus. In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne discuss the “breastplate of righteousness,” an essential piece of the spiritual armor God has given us. (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles may or may not...
2021-10-0427 minUnquenchable HopeDon't Let the Scary Clowns In! (Spiritual Warfare - pt. 3)Send us a textEvery day, hundreds of thoughts come knocking on the door of our minds. How do we know which ones to let in? It's a big deal because the thoughts we allow to move in play a huge role in determining what we do and become. In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne talk about the danger of lies, the freedom of truth ... and how to avoid yelling at people on Facebook.You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newsp...
2021-09-2730 minUnquenchable HopeGot Your Belt On? (Spiritual Warfare, pt. 2)Send us a textForget to put on your belt and you’re liable to lose your britches. Forget to put on your spiritual “belt of truth” and you’re liable to lose something far more important. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann continue their discussion of the armor of God with a look at the first piece of the equipment God has given us to fight spiritual battles. Mary Ann gives a couple of modern-day examples of the lengths people are going to in order to dilute and distort truth. "Crazy" abounds so don’t leave home...
2021-09-2026 minUnquenchable HopeFight Back! (Spiritual Warfare, pt. 1)Send us a textOne thing you’ll learn for sure in this episode: Mary Ann hates snakes. Don’t miss her story about her recent up-close encounter with one. (Warning: This story may or may not involve Mary Ann's heroic husband running across the lawn in his birthday suit.) Luanne and Mary Ann begin their discussion of spiritual warfare with a look at where the war began and the nature of God's enemy (and ours): that snake, Satan. It’s important stuff because whether or not we’re aware of it, we’re living on a battlefield...
2021-09-1328 minUnquenchable HopeWhen God is Silent (Pt. 2)Send us a text When it seems like we can’t hear from God or sense His presence, is it because He’s too busy or too big to care about our wee little stuff? (Hint: NO, IT’S NOT!!!!) Luanne and Mary Ann finish their discussion on this topic by looking at some lies we’re tempted to believe when we can’t sense God near, as well as some actual reasons why perhaps God allows His kids to experience these “quiet” seasons. And Mary Ann speaks a little Greek again to remind you that you’re God’s poem. Th...
2021-09-0629 minUnquenchable HopeWhen God is Silent (Pt. 1)Send us a textWhen someone gives us the silent treatment, we usually assume we’ve done something to tick them off. But what about when it seems like God has gone silent? Does it always mean He’s mad, or can His silence mean something very different? Luanne and Mary Ann talk about this … and weigh in on whether God’s breath probably smells more like peppermint or spearmint. (Yeah, you read that right.)You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper co...
2021-08-3024 minUnquenchable HopeFear? Not! (Pt. 2)Send us a textLuanne gives us a sneak preview of her soon-to-be released book, Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God, and encourages us to put on two pieces of armor essential to fighting fear: the belt of truth and the “spiky sandals” of the Gospel of peace . By the way, if you've ever wondered (as Mary Ann has) if girls have "loins" to gird, you'll get your answer. The ladies also discuss three things that often cause us to live in fear: the desire to control, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. If one of those doesn’t step on...
2021-08-2330 minUnquenchable HopeFear? Not!Send us a textWho’s afraid of the big, bad wolf? Lots of people, it seems. With mainstream media constantly stoking the flames of fear, it’s more important than ever to know how to experience the supernatural peace God offers—the kind of peace that allowed Jesus to snooze in a boat in the midst of a raging storm. (By the way, do you wonder, like Mary Ann does, why those apostles didn’t wake Jesus up before the waves got quite so big and scary??) Join Mary Ann and Luanne as they discuss how to fight...
2021-08-1530 minUnquenchable HopeHere's Hope (Pt. 3)Send us a textLuanne and Mary Ann wrap up their deep dive into the topic of hope by discussing the familiar promise of Romans 8:28 and how it’s like baking a cake (?), the enigmatic man in the Bible who waited 38 years beside a pool for healing, the danger of embracing victimhood, the stages of hopelessness, and how to dig ourselves out when we’re in that dark pit. And eHarmony may or may not have come up. Just sayin’.You can learn more about us, order the books we’ve written, read Mary Ann’s newspape...
2021-08-0935 minUnquenchable HopeHere's Hope (Pt. 2)Send us a textDid you know we become emotionally attached to whatever we put our hope in? Yep. That's why we need to be sure we put it in the right place. Mary Ann and Luanne talk about that and share some heart-wrenching experiences that threatened to permanently steal their hope … but didn’t. You can learn more about us, order the books we’ve written, read Mary Ann’s newspaper column, and contact us on our websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Please leave comments on our Facebook page, “Unquenchable Hope,” and tell us w...
2021-08-0232 minUnquenchable HopeHere's Hope! (Pt.1)Send us a textLuanne and Mary Ann explain how and why this out-of-nowhere podcast idea was hatched, and talk about how to hang on to hope even when a tornado (a literal one, in Mary Ann's case) plows through your life. They also discuss the power of gratitude and how all the good feels, including hope, begin with simply trusting God. And, oh yeah, Mary Ann speaks a little Greek (opa!) to remind you that God’s timing is both personal and perfect. You can learn more about us, order the books we’ve writte...
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Passing Through Life#8--No RegretsFinally! We turn the tables as our host Luanne Bole-Becker shares her story of transitions, including dealing with Alzheimer's.At first, it's a story of improbable job changes. With a degree in accounting but a constant urge to infuse life with more creativity and adventure, Luanne eventually transitioned into an exciting career working with the families of the Challenger astronauts. (Even when they were based in another city, they created a job just for Luanne!) It takes an awful lot of persistence and effort, but it's possible to make something like that happen.The bulk of t...
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