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Sips from the FountainYoung, Alone, and Pregnant: No "Mess Up" is Too Big for GodSend us a textWhat do you do when life doesn't follow your carefully laid plans? When the path you expected becomes unrecognizable? This question lies at the heart of Savannah Sands' extraordinary journey from bitterness to breakthrough.Savannah never imagined becoming a single mother at 21. Raised in a conservative Christian home with solid biblical knowledge but limited real-world application, she found herself pregnant in college and facing a future that looked nothing like she'd planned. The judgment she received from her faith community planted seeds of bitterness that threatened to define her future. 2025-07-0837 minSips from the FountainThe Big "Cancer" Word: Where the True Battle is WonSend us a textThe unexpected diagnosis of cancer at age 21 forced Brooke Lovingood to confront mortality in ways most young adults never imagine. What began as a seemingly benign thyroid nodule evolved into a life-altering journey through multiple surgeries, radioactive isolation, and the haunting uncertainty of whether cancer had spread.Yet as Brooke shares with raw authenticity, the most challenging part wasn't during treatment but afterward—when survival mode ended and emotional processing began. This counterintuitive reality mirrors what many experience during significant trauma; we often don't have the luxury of processing emotions until im...2025-06-1747 min
Sips from the FountainDeep Drink: The Journey Back from Pain, Loss, and DisappointmentSend us a textWhat happens when the God you've trusted lets you down? When prayers for healing go unanswered and the unthinkable happens? Elise Adams walks us through her raw, honest journey through both infertility and the sudden loss of her father to cancer.After years of fertility treatments and heartbreak, Elise and her husband Michael welcomed their miracle baby William. Their faith had grown stronger through the waiting. But just when life seemed perfect, her father was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer and passed away just two weeks later. The finality of...2025-06-0352 minSips from the FountainShame Doesn’t Get the Last Word: Porn Addiction and MarriageSend us a textWhat happens when the healing you're praying for doesn't come in the way you expected? Bridgette’s powerful testimony reveals the unexpected path to freedom she discovered after 24 years in a marriage devastated by pornography addiction.From the beginning, there were warning signs. A premarital counselor explicitly advised against the union, but young love and faith convinced Bridgette they could overcome any obstacle together. Just two weeks after their wedding, her husband suggested an annulment—the first of many painful cycles in what would become decades of broken promises, counseling attempts, and...2025-05-2022 minSips from the FountainWhen the Dream of Motherhood Shatters: Life Wasn't Supposed to Be Like ThisSend us a textWhat happens when life takes a drastically different path than you ever imagined? Renee Stains' powerful testimony reveals the raw, unfiltered journey of raising a medically complex child for 25 years while fighting to maintain her faith through seemingly endless suffering.When an ultrasound during pregnancy revealed that one of Renee's twins had a large tumor on his face, she had no idea the medical odyssey that awaited her family. Daniel was born with a tumor as large as his head, requiring a tracheostomy at just six weeks old and beginning a...2025-05-0648 min
Los discos se escuchan enterosMartha Argerich Recital II Invitada Flores Babusci AmericaHoy vamos a escuchar el primer disco de la pianista argentina Martha Argerich.
Esta niña prodigia de las teclas que debuto en el teatro Colon a los 11 años. Que estudio con el maestro Scaramuzza en argentina pero cuando escucho al pianista austriaco Friedich Gulda hizo todo lo posible por llegar a esa lejana Viena y estudiar con el maestro. Que gano los mejores concursos del mundo y a partir de ganar el de prestigioso certamen de Ginebra es tentada por Deusthe Grammophon para grabar su primer disco a lo que la joven pianista dice que no y pasaran do...2025-04-261h 28Sips from the FountainDon't Waste Your Pain: Life Wasn't Supposed to be Like ThisSend us a textMartha's mother shares her profound spiritual journey through chronic illness, revealing how suffering can refine rather than destroy us when approached with trust and purpose. Her experiences with multiple autoimmune diseases have shaped her into someone who helps others navigate their own challenges with the comfort she's received.• Like a silversmith refining silver, God allows heat in our lives to bring impurities to the surface• Bitterness, jealousy and disappointment are captors that prevent us from experiencing kingdom living• Even in hospital with sepsis and severe pain, she viewed each person...2025-04-2233 minSips from the FountainWhen God Doesn't Heal: Life Wasn't Supposed to be Like ThisSend us a textSusan Litchford's perspective on suffering will challenge everything you think you know about healing and faith. After 37 years of living with rheumatoid arthritis, she offers wisdom that stands in stark contrast to popular prosperity-focused teachings: what if your unhealed condition is actually a profound spiritual opportunity?Susan takes us back to the moment everything changed for her. Trapped in a church balcony, overwhelmed by physical pain, she heard a message about the potter who applies "pressure on the outside and pressure on the inside" until he creates a vessel he can...2025-04-0830 minSips from the FountainDivorce: When you thought you had it all rightSend us a textMartha welcomes Erika to speak about moving from victimhood to victory after her husband unexpectedly left their marriage of 16 years despite her faithful Christian life and service.• Growing up deeply involved in church and developing strong spiritual disciplines• Marrying at 19 and living the "good Christian life" as a pastor's wife and mother• Feeling angry with God when her marriage fell apart despite doing everything "right"• Realizing she had a transactional relationship with God rather than understanding His true character• Finding strength in Isaiah 54 - "your maker is your husba...2025-03-2521 min
Sips from the FountainInfertility: Life Wasn’t Supposed to Be Like ThisSend us a textJoin us for an enlightening and heartfelt episode as we delve into the emotional journey of infertility. Esther bravely shares her struggles, revealing the pain of waiting, the lies that often cloud our hopes, and the profound strength that emerges through faith. Her story navigates the complexities of longing for motherhood and the many trials faced along the way. Listen as she opens up about the personal battles that life brought her way, leading to powerful truths and revelations from God. This episode serves as both a source of solace for a...2025-03-1119 minSips from the FountainLife Wasn’t Supposed to Be Like ThisSend us a textDiscover the transformative power of faith in our latest episode, where unexpected challenges reveal God's purpose in moments of turmoil. Join Martha as she shares a personal story that begins with a simple plan for relaxation at a plant outlet spa, only to lead to a flat tire that changes the course of her day—and her perspective on life.As she navigates through overwhelming doubts and fears, Martha invites listeners to reflect on the lies that often cloud our judgment during tough times. The episode takes a rich turn when a...2025-02-2522 minSips from the FountainHow to Make Your People Feel the Most Loved EverSend us a textThe episode emphasizes the transformative power of words and the importance of expressing appreciation to loved ones while they are still alive. Through personal stories and scriptural insights, we explore how verbal affirmations can enhance relationships and foster deeper connections. • The impact of a teacher’s kind words exercise • Redefining eulogies: honoring the living • The significance of words in scripture • Family traditions that promote positive affirmations • Practical ways to incorporate kindness in various environments • The rarity and need for spoken blessings • Closing reminder to speak life into each other's 2025-02-1017 minSips from the FountainHow to Make Your People Feel the Most Loved EverSend us a textThe episode explores the profound impact that positive words can have on our lives and relationships, emphasizing the importance of encouragement. Through inspiring stories, including a classroom exercise and the concept of eulogizing loved ones while they’re living, we learn how to cultivate a culture of affirmation.• Examines the concept of speaking life and encouragement • Highlights a teacher's impactful classroom exercise • Discusses the idea of eulogizing people while they’re alive • Explores biblical insights on the power of words • Shares a Valentine's Day tradition of affirmation • Offers insigh...2025-02-0616 minSips from the FountainHow to Get It (Almost) All Done Without Losing Your MindSend us a textIn this episode, we explore the importance of intentionally prioritizing our lives to fit in what truly matters amidst the busyness we often create. Martha shares valuable insights about control, rest, and alignment with God's plan for a fulfilling life.• The struggle of fitting everything into a busy life • The jar metaphor for prioritizing big rocks, pebbles, sand, and water • The significance of taking control over life’s distractions • Emphasizing the importance of rest and regular sabbath • Insights on discerning true values and identifying priorities • Invitation for listeners to sh...2025-01-2117 minSips from the FountainThe Most Fun You’ll Ever Have Getting Stuff DoneSend us a text2025-01-1022 min