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Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 112 ~ ♥️ How to Show True Love to Your HusbandThe world has its own view of love which in today’s times, seems to be more about loving self, rather than others. It can be more about lust than love and can come with a host of conditions and boundaries. But what does true love look like and how do we show this love to our husbands? Come sit with me today as we discover ways to demonstrate Christ-like love to our husbands and explore practical steps for this that are rooted in scripture. This episode is a must-listen for wives seeking a deeper un...

2025-02-1128 min

Needs More Salt!The One with the AnniversaryJoin Nanci, Mary, and recurring guest Brian as they celebrate Brian and Nanci's 39th Wedding Anniversary! They discuss the happy couple's favourite, and least favourite, foods from when they were dating to recent travel adventure on this week's episode of Needs More Salt! . . . Website: Needsmoresalt.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/needsmoresaltshow?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Needs-More-Salt-Show/100091642351395/

2024-10-2856 min

Needs More Salt!Cabin Girl WeekendJoin Nanci and Mary as they discuss the delicious foods and fun times Nanci and the Cabin Girls had at the annual Cabin Girls Weekend trip, along with a live tasting of fun fall foods from Trader Joes on this week's episode of Needs More Salt! . . . Website: Needsmoresalt.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/needsmoresaltshow?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Needs-More-Salt-Show/100091642351395/

2024-09-1637 min

Needs More Salt!A Booch by Any Other NameJoin Nanci and Mary for their first lunch-in(terview) with owner and master booch maker Max from Max's Booch. This week's table talk centers around the art of kombucha making and the science behind the bubbles, all while enjoying a delicious lunch made by Nanci on Needs More Salt! . . . Website: Needsmoresalt.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/needsmoresaltshow?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Needs-More-Salt-Show/100091642351395/ Max's Booch Links Website: https://www.maxsbooch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxsbooch/

2024-09-021h 07

Needs More Salt!Culinary BoundJoining Nanci and Mary this week is a returning guest, Brian Keatley, to share his culinary journey! Discussing everything from good foods of the week, to the beginning of his journey, Nanci, Mary, and Brian take you on one foodie's adventure on this week's episode of Needs More Salt! . . . Website: Needsmoresalt.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/needsmoresaltshow?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Needs-More-Salt-Show/100091642351395/

2024-08-0557 min

Needs More Salt!The Simple Pleasure of a Good Book...and SnackJoin Nanci and Mary this week as they discuss an old favourite childhood past time of "Read and Get Fat" days. Discussing both books and snacks, Nanci and Mary talk about how to enjoy a break from outside noise and settle down with a full plate and a good book on this week's episode of Needs More Salt! . . . Website: Needsmoresalt.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/needsmoresaltshow?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Needs-More-Salt-Show/100091642351395/

2024-07-2947 min

Needs More Salt!Little Cabin, Much Food!Nanci and the Cabin Girls just wanted to get away for a child-free weekend 31 years ago...and have gone every year since! The Cabin Girls join Nanci and Mary this week as they discuss favourite foods and memories from Cabin Weekend on Needs More Salt! . . . Website: Needsmoresalt.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/needsmoresaltshow?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Needs-More-Salt-Show/100091642351395/

2024-04-1050 min

Needs More Salt!Little Cabin, Much FoodThis week Nanci and Mary interview The Cabin Girls, a group of women who just needed a getaway. Nanci and the Cabin Girls have gone on a child-free weekend away for the past 31 years of friendship and food, a tradition that's still going strong. Join us to hear all about their weekend, the friendships that have filled the cabin, and the food that feeds them on this week's episode of Needs More Salt! . . . Website: http://www.needsmoresalt.net/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/needsmoresaltshow?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Facebook...

2024-04-081h 00

Needs More Salt!Nanci's Birthday (oh yeah, and Spring...)This week is all about celebration! From Nanci's birthday to St. Joseph's Feast Day to the Spring Equinox, join Nanci and Mary as they explore all the great ways to celebrate new years and new seasons on this week's episode of Needs More Salt! . . . Needsmoresalt.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/needsmoresaltshow?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Needs-More-Salt-Show/100091642351395/

2024-03-2559 min

Lively Minds Putting in the work in RelationshipsMarisol & Nanci describe bits and pieces of their relationships. And how they have grown in them from the beginning to where they are now. Marisol is now engaged and Nanci is now married it’s been a long road. Relationships need to be nurtured and we talk about the ugly, the messy, and the importance of compromise.

2024-01-2852 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 12: Artists in RecoveryWelcome to the Season 3 finale of the Liars, Thieves, Gluttons, and Whores podcast! Join hosts Nanci Adair and Marianna Casagranda as they reflect on the season, exploring the artistic journey through inciting and precipitating events, the role of rituals, and the transformative crucible of addiction and recovery. Introduction to Season 3 Finale Reflection on Season 3 and Interviews with Artists in Recovery Differentiating Between "Inciting Event" and "Precipitating Event" in Artistic Development Nanci's Inciting Event: 6th Grade Art Project Marianna's Gradual Artistic Development in High School Role of Rituals in Enhancing Creative Work Examples from Beadworking...

2024-01-0946 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 11: Living Life on The Edge with Marianna CasagrandaJoin LTGW’s Creator and Host Nanci Adair and season 3 cohost Marianna Casagranda in a reflective conversation, revisiting the recent interview with Nanci's sister, Meg Weston—an artist in recovery. The Intimate Quality of Lifelong Bonds: Marianna's Observation: Marianna notes the interview's relaxed, intimate quality, attributing it to the lifelong relationship between Nanci and Meg. Capturing Essence in Art: Delving into the power of photographing or drawing someone well-known, allowing artists to capture the essence and spirit beyond mere physical features. A Family Tragedy and Its Impact: Nanci's Nephew David: The interview touches on the...

2024-01-0229 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 10: Capturing Fire: A Photographer's & Poet’s Journey Through Addiction and Art with guest Meg WestonJoin host Nanci Adair in a captivating episode as she engages in a heartfelt conversation with her sister, Meg Weston—a former CEO, photographer and poet. Meg's Passion for Volcanoes: Volcanic Adventures: Meg shares her unique passion for photographing active volcanoes worldwide, unveiling the fascinating stories behind her captivating images. Discover Volcanoes.com: Meg delves into the creation of her website, Volcanoes.com, providing a platform to showcase her breathtaking volcanic photography. Artistry, Addiction, and Sensitivity: The Artistry-Addiction Nexus: A thoughtful exploration of the delicate intersection between artistry and addiction, emphasizing the sensitive nature of...

2023-12-2628 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 9: Don't Quit Before The Magic Happens with guest co-host Marianna CasagrandaIn this episode of the Liars, Thieves, Gluttons, and Whores podcast, hosts Nanci Adair and Mariana Casagrande reflect on their recent interview with glass artist David Jacobson. 1.Introduction to Season 3: Artists in Recovery Nanci sets the stage, highlighting the podcast's focus on artists navigating the journey of recovery. Gratitude towards Marianna for connecting them with the intriguing glass artist, David Jacobson. Ageless Vitality: The Prime of Life at 71 Nanci and Marianna, both in their late 60s, discuss the secret to feeling vibrant—care through diet, exercise, sleep, and sobriety. David's revelation that, at 71, he's in t...

2023-11-2829 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 8: From the Depths to the Prime: A Glassblower's Journey of Recovery and Artistic Triumph with guest David JacobsonSet the scene for the podcast episode featuring glassblower David Jacobson, highlighting his dual narrative of addiction and artistic career. Breaking Anonymity for a Greater Cause: Explore David's initial hesitation to break his anonymity in recovery programs for a public interview. Emphasize his decision to share his journey as a means of spreading the powerful message of recovery. Life Before and After Recovery: Nanci Adair prompts David to compare his life before and after recovery. David's vivid description of his pre-recovery life as "hell" contrasted with his current sentiment that, at 71, he's in the...

2023-11-2127 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 7: Numbing the Soul with guest co-host Marianna CasagrandaSet the stage by introducing the Liars, Thieves, Gluttons, and Whores podcast and its hosts, Nanci Adair and Marianna Casagranda. Recap of Eric Howell's Journey: Dive into the aftermath of the interview with artist Eric Howell, focusing on his battle with alcohol addiction and his inspiring path to recovery. The Deceptive Nature of Excessive Drinking: Marianna's reflections on the "nebulousness" surrounding alcohol consumption. Nanci's recollection of Eric's startling admission of 30 drinks per day, despite not identifying as an alcoholic. Denial and Drinking Companions: The hosts candidly discuss Marianna's struggle with denial and...

2023-11-1430 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 6: Redemption Through Art and Resilience with guest Erik HowellJoin host Nanci Adair in this episode of "Liars, Thieves, Gluttons, and Whores" as she uncovers the powerful story of abstract expressionist artist Erik Howell, a journey marked by addiction, recovery, and artistic transformation. Erik's Artistic Fusion: Erik's artistic style merges abstract expressionism with pop culture references, creating a unique and compelling visual experience. Nanci highlights the soulful R&B-infused vocals that enrich his creations. Erik's Battle with Alcohol: Erik opens up about his struggle with alcohol addiction, revealing the hidden spiral of solitary heavy drinking that escalated to an astounding 30 drinks a...

2023-10-3134 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 5: Having a Dialog with the Inner Critic with guest co-host Marianna CasagrandaHosted by Nanci Adair and co-hosted by Mariana Casagranda, this episode of "Liars, Thieves, Gluttons, and Whores" uncovers the profound impact of the inner critic on artists. Sensitivity and Awareness: The Artist's Unique Perspective Nanci and Mariana illuminate the heightened sensitivity and awareness that define artists. Body image critiques: How they echo the inner critic's influence on artistic expression. The Battle Against Societal Conditioning Unveiling the barriers artists face in protecting their creations from judgment. Personal stories: Nanci and Mariana's experiences of feeling unworthy and the resulting secrecy around their art. Distorted Beliefs...

2023-10-2439 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 4: From Boundaries to Breakthroughs: A Journey of Addiction, Art, and Recovery with Meredith MustardIn this engaging episode of "Liars, Thieves, Gluttons, and Whores," host Nanci Adair delves into a captivating conversation with the talented artist, Meredith Mustard. Meredith's Journey of Addiction and Recovery - Meredith's Struggles Unveiled: Meredith Mustard's profound story of a 24-year-long battle with food addiction and her inspiring journey towards recovery. - Breaking the Chains: The heart-wrenching revelation of Meredith's struggle to establish boundaries in her relationship with food, ultimately finding salvation in a dedicated recovery program. Artistry and Recovery - An Artistic Calling: The moment in th...

2023-10-1730 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 3: Romancing The Suffering Artist with co-host Marianna CasagrandaIn this episode of "Liars, Thieves, Gluttons, and Whores," host Nanci Adair welcomes Marianna Casagrande as the new co-host for season 3, which focuses on artists in recovery. They begin by discussing the recent interview with sculptor Russ Coleman from the UK, who is part of an artists in recovery group. Russ shares his experience of being captivated by the romanticized idea of the "starving artist" and how he believed drugs and alcohol were necessary for creativity. They delve into how this myth suppresses true potential and the dangers of artists buying into this belief, often resulting in premature deaths...

2023-10-1030 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 1: From Addiction to Artistry: A Journey of Recovery and Transformation with co-host Marianna CasagrandaIn this episode of "Liars, Thieves, Gluttons and Whores", host Nanci Adair welcomes Marianna Casagrande as her guest and new co-host for Season 3. The focus of this season is on Artists in Recovery, and Marianna, who has long-term recovery from multiple addictions including alcoholism, is the perfect guest to kick off this theme. Marianna is not only an artist but also rooted in intuition and metaphysics, making her journey to recovery unique and inspiring. Marianna opens up about her addiction journey, which began in 1991 when she joined Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) after years of abusing various substances. She...

2023-09-2641 min

Needs More Salt!A Trip Down a Canadian LaneJoin Nanci and Mary as they chat with food writer, Canadian food enthusiast, and creator of Generational Fare, Lindsay Anderson about her journey into the world of food and writing on this weeks episode of Needs More Salt! . . . Lindsay’s Website: http://www.lindsaylaurenanderson.com Lindsay’s Book: http://edibleroadtrip.com Generational Fare: https://www.generationalfare.com GF’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generationalfare/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/needsmoresaltshow?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Needs-More-Salt-Show/100091642351395/ FavChef: http://favchef.com/2023/nanci-keatley

2023-06-2652 min

Needs More Salt!International, but make it HomemadeJoin Nanci and Mary as they discuss delightful dinners, international inspired homemade food, and expanding your repertoire on this weeks episode of Needs More Salt! . . Instagram: https://instagram.com/needsmoresaltshow?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Needs-More-Salt-Show/100091642351395/ FavChef: http://favchef.com/2023/nanci-keatley

2023-06-1947 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 29 ~ How to Forgive and Stop Bitterness from Growing in Your HeartForgiving someone can be so hard. There are times that the hurt is so deep that we're not sure we are able to forgive, times when we are simply unwilling to do so, or we’re just not sure how to get past the hurt and the anger so we can forgive someone. As believers, Jesus is our example as to what forgiveness looks like in our lives. So we’re going to take a look at how Jesus forgave us, how He helped me forgive someone close to me, and how we are to forgive others.

2023-06-1333 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 28 ~ Bitterness ~ Where it Comes From and How it Affects Your Marriage & Family We’ve all seen her and maybe we've had to deal with her at some point. Who is she? She's that cranky woman who seems to be unhappy with life and angry at the world. No one wants to be like this. So where did her bitterness come from and how did it grow? More importantly, how do we make sure that we don't let bitterness grow in our hearts and end up the same way? In this episode we’re chatting about 2 main causes of bitterness, what makes it grow, and how to stop it from taking over in our li...

2023-06-0623 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 27 ~ God’s Power in My Life from Psalm 97Hi Ladies, Recently I read Psalm 97 and it reminded me of just how powerful our God is. Of His sovereignty over literally everything in my life, that He reigns on the throne, and His promises of joy for those who call Him Lord. This was encouraging to me because with the everyday busyness of our lives, working, homeschooling our kids, carting them to and fro all day, and tending to the needs of our husbands and our households, we can easily lose sight of this So I invite you to come sit with...

2023-05-3020 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 14: Never Too Late To Grow Up with guest co-host Laurie JonesIn this final episode of LTGW podcast Season 2, Nanci Adair and Laurie Jones delve into the concept of 'adulting' in sobriety. They focus on how being an adult in recovery means learning to be in reciprocal relationships, rather than just seeking what can be gained from others. The discussion centers around Joey R., a guest from a recent episode, who had a remarkable recovery story from a past life of being a drug trafficker. Joey is now helping people in recovery, and his story serves as an inspiration to many. Nanci mentions her nephew who passed away...

2023-05-2327 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 26 ~ Three Miracles of Jesus & What We Learn From ThemJesus performed miracles while He was here on earth. He healed people from all sorts of diseases, cast out demons, made the blind to see, the lamb to walk, and even raised some of people from the dead. Besides God’s mighty power to merely speak or touch someone and they are healed, or that He has compassion for His children, what do we learn from the miracle accounts listed in Scripture? How can they help us in our lives today? Join me as we look at 3 miracles of Jesus and see what they teach us...

2023-05-2330 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 13: Being Invited with guest Joseph "Joey" RobichaudIn this episode of Liars, Thieves, Gluttons, and Whores, Nanci Adair talks to Joseph "Joey" Robichaud about his journey from addiction to sobriety. Joey shares his story of getting sober at the age of 26, after witnessing his father's death, his mother's arrest, and a girl being beaten half to death. He describes how drugs worked to make his life feel better in the moment or to avoid pain, but how he was able to feel and grieve his father's death while sober, which was a completely different experience. Joey talks about the highlights of his recovery, such as being...

2023-05-1821 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 25 ~ Bloom Where You’re Planted as a Godly Wife and MomHi Ladies, Recently I spoke at a women's brunch about how blooming where we're planted is to mature in the achievement of our God given potential. The ladies there really seemed to resonate with the message and be inspired by it, so I wanted to share it with all of you as well. However I have tweaked it just a bit as it relates to us as godly wives and moms. Because as you bloom, you have the unique privilege to help your husband and your little ones bloom in their God given potential as well. Hope you enjoy it. 🌷

2023-05-1636 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 24 ~ What the Bible Says About Money as a Christian Couple ~ Part 3If God tells us to trust Him with our finances. That when we follow His biblical principles and seek Him first He will provide for our needs. Then what is our responsibility in providing for our families and where does that responsibility end and faith begin? Also, we have learned a lot about what God says about money in the first two episodes of this series. So what does all this look like in our christian marriages? How should following God's way in handling our finances affect our relationship with our husband? We're going to...

2023-05-1029 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 12: Denial: Don’t Even Know I Am Lying with guest co-host Laurie JonesIn this episode of Liars, Thieves, Gluttons and Whores, Nanci Adair and Laurie Jones discuss addiction and recovery. They start by sharing their desire to visit Bali and recount an interview with Natalie Speakman, who lives there. The conversation then moves to the complexities of food addiction and how it differs from other addictions since food is essential for survival. Nanci shares her experience of giving up sugar and flour and living a healthy life, while Laurie talks about craving sugar after giving up drinking. The hosts explore the idea of "life hacks" and how to detox...

2023-05-0934 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 11: Wherever I Go There I Am with guest Natalie SpeakmanIn this week's episode of Liars, Thieves, Gluttons, and Whores, Nanci Adair goes across the world to talk with Natalie Speakman from Bali about her journey of addiction and recovery. Natalie shares the depth of her addiction when she was facing 30 years in prison having been arrested for narcotics. She talks about her addiction to all the categories mentioned in the show title. Natalie opens up about her experience with food addiction, which she describes as a constant alternating between salty, crunchy, and sugar layden foods. She shares her defining moment leading to recovery when she noticed t...

2023-05-0433 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 23 ~ What is Tithing in the Bible ~ What the Bible Says About Money as a Christian Couple ~ Part 2As we continue in our series on “What the Bible Says About Money as a Christian Couple”, we’re going to take a look at what tithing is in the Bible. Where did it originate, what is the purpose of it, are we still required to do it today and if so, how much are we expected to give? We’re going to look at all of this, so settle in, get ready to take some notes, and let’s get started. Scripture References Deuteronomy 14:22 Exodus 34:26a Genesis 14:17-20 Genes...

2023-05-0237 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 10: Bad Trying To Get Good with guest co-host Laurie JonesIn this episode of Liars, Thieves, Gluttons and Whores, host Nanci Adair is joined again by season 2 guest co-host Laurie Jones to follow up on a previous interview with Sister Ellen, the naughty nun who gambled away all the convents money. They discuss how Sister Ellen's was made to confront her actions influence by addiction and take responsibility for them. They talk about socially accepted addictions like workaholism. The acceptance, expectations and approval of over working in our culture makes workaholism a difficult addiction to address and recover from. Laurie shares her experiences with addiction to alcohol, c...

2023-04-2629 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 22 ~ What the Bible Says About Money as a Christian Couple ~ Part 1The decisions we make regarding our finances affect our everyday lives. What kind of job we have, what we choose to spend our money on, using credit cards and planning for our family’s future. All of this has an impact on how we will live our lives. Society would tell us that it is all up to you to live the life you want so go to school, get a good job, and work hard to make as much money as possible so you can live the good life. But what does the Bible sa...

2023-04-2529 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 21 ~ Marriage Advice ~ 5 Biblical Principles for a Christian MarriageBy the grace of God, we just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary! 🥰As with any marriage, there have been good times and not so good times. Some have asked, how did you do it? What's your marriage advice to have a loving, happy, marriage? So today, I’m sharing 5 biblical principles to a Christian marriage that stands the test of time. Let's get started! Scripture References Genesis 2:21-24 Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Romans 8:5-8 1 Peter 3:1 Psalms 139:23-24 2 Corinthians 10:12 Romans 12:10 Rate, Review...

2023-04-1823 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 8: Root Causes with Laurie JonesIn this episode of Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores, host Nanci Adair and Laurie Jones explore the root causes of addiction. They discuss how addicts often have certain characteristics, such as sensitivity, creativity, and intuition, which may contribute to their struggle with addiction. Nanci shares her own story of becoming an alcoholic in her 30s and her experience working as a substance abuse counselor. The hosts also discuss the isolating nature of addiction and the importance of learning how to manage emotions without the use of substances. They introduce the concept of the "Lazarus Syndrome," which refers to...

2023-04-1127 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 20 ~ How to Change Your Life and Have Hope for TodayIt's not enough to just say that this is what we should do or what our lives as believers should look like. But how do we get there. What steps do we take to live this out and in the future, be able to look back and see how God has changed us? Today I’m going to share with you some practical ways to change your life, to have joy and hope for today, and how to share that joy with others. Let's get started! Scripture References Colossians 3:1-2 Colossians 3:5-10...

2023-04-1132 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 7: How Bad Does It Have To Get? with Laurie JonesIn this episode of Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores, host Nanci Adair and co-host Laurie Jones delve into the dark side of addiction and recovery. They reference an interview with Dr. Vincent Aliberti, who once stood on railroad tracks waiting for a train to take him off the earth but is now directing a treatment center. The hosts discuss the importance of hitting rock bottom and how it can look different for everyone. They also share inspiring stories of people who quit drinking after burning dinner or seeing a movie with Diane Keaton. Nanci and Laurie...

2023-04-0425 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 19 ~ The True Meaning of Easter that Brings You New Life. Are You Living It?As with most holidays, we are bombarded with the worldly view of Easter. Everywhere you look there are Easter baskets, chocolate bunnies, candy, and colored eggs. Even as believers, we can get so weighed down by this that we lose sight of the real meaning of what we are celebrating and how this one event, so long ago, changed our lives forever. Come join me as we chat about the true meaning of Easter and how our lives should be transformed by it. Scripture References 2 Corinthians 5:21 Colossians 2:13-14 Romans 6:1...

2023-04-0418 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 6: Is Today the Day I Jump? with Dr. Vincent AlibertiIn this episode of Liars, Thieves, Gluttons and Whores, host Nanci is joined by Dr. Vincent Aliberti, the Executive Director of the Red Deer Dream Centre. Dr. Aliberti shares his personal story of addiction and recovery, taking listeners through the lowest point of his life in 2003 when he lost his job and contemplated suicide. He reveals that he was drinking 16-20 beers a night and had thoughts of jumping in front of a train. However, he turned his life around with the help of his higher power and shares his journey of recovery with listeners. Dr. Aliberti...

2023-03-2822 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 18 ~ A Leap of Faith. It Was a Bit Scary, But We Did It!Hey there, I’ve got big news for you today ladies! My husband and I have taken a leap of faith and made a major change in our life. It’s exciting and a bit scary. We don’t know exactly what the future will hold but as the saying goes, we know who holds our future. Come pull up a chair next to mine as I tell you all about it. Scripture References Matthew 6:19-21 1 Timothy 6:17 Genesis 12:1-4 Rate, Review & Follow o...

2023-03-2823 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 17 ~ A Submissive Wife ~ What it Means and How To Be OneWhat does it really mean to be a submissive wife? Is it to be a doormat? That you can't have your own opinion or that your life consist of being some kind of slave to your husband? Does being a submissive wife mean that you have relinquished to the fact that you are inferior in some way? Today we're going to take a look at one of the most commonly misunderstood commandments in the Bible. What it truly means to be a submissive wife, why we fight it and how we live this commandment out in our...

2023-03-2138 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 4: Lifted Up By An Angel with Howland BickerstaffIn this episode, Nanci Adair and Howland Bickerstaff discuss their personal experiences with addiction and their journey towards recovery. They highlight the destructive nature of addiction and how it can transform people into liars, thieves, gluttons, and whores. Both Nanci and Howland have been sober for over 80 years combined and their prior work together facilitating intensive outpatient treatment and family day addiction programs. Howland shares his experience at the Crossroads Center in Antigua, which was built by Eric Clapton, and what it was like meeting him and repairing his guitar. Howland talks about his darkest moment in...

2023-03-1541 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 16 ~ 4 Parenting Tips on How to Stop Arguing as a Christian MomHey Mamas, Are you tired of arguing with your kids about cleaning their room, getting their homework done, or doing household chores? As parents, we know that as soon as the words leave our mouths, the battle will begin. The yelling will start and it’s here we go again. Been there, done that, too many times! But what if I told you, it doesn’t have to be that way? That I have 4 parenting tips for you today on how to stop the arguing, stop the battle before it starts, and bring a little more p...

2023-03-1424 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 15 ~ God’s Love For You as Your Abba FatherAs women, we often view our Heavenly Father through the lens of our own father. If our earthly father was unkind, if he didn't provide for us, didn't love us unconditionally, or keep his promises. Then we tend to view God in the same way. This causes us to have doubts and fear about God and hinders our relationship with Him. So today, we’re going to take a look at our Abba Father and what His love for you really looks like. ♥️ Scripture References Romans 8:14-15 Ephesians 3:17-19 1...

2023-03-0919 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 3: Guest Co-host Laurie Jones on Choosing SobrietyIn this episode, Nanci Adair, the host and creator of the podcast Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores, is launching LTGW’s first co-hosted podcast show with the lovely Laurie Jones. Nanci and Laurie talked about a very interesting phrase from the recent episode with Matt Daly which ended up becoming the title of episode 2, “Rushing Back” to your higher power. In addition to this, they talked about personal life hacks that help both of them to continue living clean and sober. Laurie Jones is an American Singer/songwriter that has been dubbed “the missing link between Dusty Sprin...

2023-03-0741 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 14 ~ When Praying for Patience is Really More About How to be ContentHave you ever heard someone say, don’t pray for patience or ill never pray for patience again because the lesson is too difficult? We live in a society where we want it our way and we want it now! We want life to be comfortable, easy and to go the way we planned it. When this doesn’t happen, and we don’t see any changes in the situation, we begin to pray for patience to deal as we impatiently wait on God to work in our lives or for those we are praying for. But...

2023-03-0624 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 2: Rushing Back with guest Matt DalyIn this episode, Nanci Adair, the host and creator of the podcast Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores, is interviewing Matt Daly of Recovery Centers of America. Matt talks about how recovery should be the primary focus of one's life, rather than addiction. This is a sentiment he's come to understand through his own experiences with addiction and recovery. Matt then talks about how his own addiction and recovery journey began when he saw a movie called Looking for Mr. Goodbar, which scared him into the realization that his life was unmanageable. He resisted treatment initially, but ended up i...

2023-02-2851 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 13 ~ How to Save Your Marriage When You Feel Like You Are Falling Out of Love with Your HusbandHey girls, Are you feeling a bit distant from your husband and that the love you had for him isn't quite the same as it was when you were first married? Is the love in your marriage not all that you expected it to be? As the song goes, have you lost that loving feeling? In this episode, we're going to chat about why this happens, how love is a choice, and how to save your marriage by choosing to love your husband everyday. Let's get started ♥️ Scripture References J...

2023-02-2820 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 12 ~ Inspiring Scriptures for When You’re Doubting God Will Provide All You NeedHey girls Are you struggling with life right now. Are there circumstances beyond your control and your wondering how you’re going to make it through? Do you want to take a leap of faith but you're doubting if God really will provide? In this Titus 2 Moment, we’re going to take a look at some of the amazing promises your Heavenly Father has for you and how He is faithful to provide all your needs. I pray this encourages you today to seek His face and trust in Him. Nanci 🌷 ...

2023-02-2418 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 1: Introducing Season 2 of LTGW, The Dark and the Light Side of Sobriety with Guest Show Host Laurie JonesNanci Adair is the host and creator of "Liars, Thieves, Gluttons, and Whores,"the podcast that shares stories from the dark and the light side of both addiction and recovery. Nanci is introducing her new co-host for season two, Laurie Jones. Laurie is a lifelong learner and she was a supporter of the podcast from the moment she heard the bold title of the podcast. Nanci tells how the title is based on a piece of AA literature. In AA and recovery circles they refer to addicts and alcoholic as being liars, thieves, gluttons, and whore...

2023-02-2145 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 11 ~ Bible Verses for Parenting Without Fear You’re Doing it WrongHey moms, I know that one of the fears of parenthood is am I doing it right? Am I teaching my kids the right things to be godly well-rounded human beings? To have a successful marriage and family life when they’re older. Am I teaching them what they need to know to be able to make good choices for themselves when I’m not around? These kinds of thoughts weigh heavy on our hearts as moms. But it doesn't have to be this way. Today, we’re going to take away that fear! Be...

2023-02-2118 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 10 ~ God’s Love For You ♥️ The Ultimate GiftHappy Valentine's Day♥️ Since we are celebrating the gift of love today, God put it on my heart to share with you His Ultimate Gift of Love for You. For believers, my prayer is that you will be encouraged today by being reminded of the Father's precious gift that He has given you. If you haven’t received this gift yet, I pray that you would open your heart to receive it today. That you would pay close attention and listen up, because God has brought you here for a reason. He wants you to...

2023-02-1422 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 9 ~ How to Let Go of Fear by Focusing on God’s Truth for Today as a Christian Wife & MomIn today’s world, it’s easy to get weighed down by what we see happening. War, the economy, politics and the attack on marriages and family life. Even inside the home, some are facing illnesses, financial struggles, challenges in relationships, and huge uncertainties about the future. We can easily become overwhelmed and fearful by focusing on all the negative that we see around us. Today we’re going to chat about how to let go of that fear by putting our focus on God's truth for today. Get ready to be encouraged and inspired

2023-02-0918 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 8 ~ The #1 Thing Your Husband Wants From You That Can Make or Break Your MarriageHi Ladies, What is it? What is that one thing that every, and I mean every husband wants from his wife more than anything else. And no, it has nothing to do with intimacy. But it is a key element to your marriage that permeates your everyday life. It is truly something that can make it or break it. Today, I’m going to share with you what that one thing is and how it can change your marriage forever! I pray this blesses and encourages you, Nanci 🌷 Scripture Refere...

2023-02-0629 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 7 ~ How to Choose a Bible that is Just Right For You!Hey girls, One of the blessings of living in America is the fact that we have a wide variety of Bibles to available to us, to the point where choosing one can be a bit overwhelming. You have the King James version, New King James, the ESV, NIV, NASB, just to name a few. On top of that, you have study Bibles, life application Bibles, there are journaling Bibles out there and even Bibles that you can doodle in. In this Titus 2 moment, I’m going to share with you what the differences are...

2023-02-0222 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 6 ~ The One Thing You MUST Stop Doing to Help Your MarriageHey Girls, Most of us know that as women we are fixers or problem solvers, it's what we do for our husbands and families all day, everyday. We are also generally a little more emotionally invested in our marriages than our husbands may be. We want to improve them and make them better. To create a lasting, loving relationship that will stand strong no matter what life throws at it. But there is one area that is best left up to God! And we need to take our hands off of it.

2023-01-3029 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 5 ~ 10 Tips How to Spend Time with the Lord as a Busy Wife and MomHey Girls, It's a new year! Do you have a goal to spend more time with the Lord or in prayer this year? Have you tried this in the past only to have life get in the way, your time with the Lord get pushed aside to the point that you just gave up on it? Today, we're going to change all that! I have 10 fabulous tips for you to spend quality time with your Heavenly Father and be successful at it. Are you ready? Let's get started!❤️ Scripture Refer...

2023-01-2430 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 3 ~ Where to Find Wisdom that Works for Today’s ChallengesHey girls, With all the information out there today on google, social media, what is being taught through self help books and even from the pulpit, it can be difficult to know what the truth is. What really works to solve our problems and who has the answers to help us with the challenges we face. In today’s episode I’m going to share with you where you can find absolute truth and wisdom to guide you through all the struggles and trials that come our way in this crazy adventure called life. I p...

2023-01-1416 min

Faith Lived Out ~God’s Wisdom for Marriage & Becoming a Better Wife 1~ My Story and What God has Called Me to Share with YouHey girls, Welcome to the Faith Lived Out podcast. In today’s episode we’re going to look at what this podcast is all about and take a peak at what God has called me to share with you as a wife and mom who has a heart for the Lord. Over the years, through various trials and circumstances, God has taught me how He guides and directs us with His word. How to seek His will and plan for my life and for my family as well as what it means to be a godly...

2023-01-1420 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 13: Food Helped then HurtJoin the conversation with our special guest Steve Addario as he shares his journey of recovery. Steve is a Maine based professional coach, licensed social worker, educator and creative. He has co-facilitated Creativity Connection workshops with Nanci Adair, provided training about stress, mindfulness, crisis management and more in Maine and nationally. Steve joins his education and experience with yours to bring change towards a value driven life and overall health (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.) Keywords: mindfulness, awareness, attention, noticing, creativity, value, purpose, action. Challenges: distraction, hesitation, perfection, judgment, avoidance, blame, addiction. Tune in! Notable Q...

2022-11-2233 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 12: Dancing On The Edge Of SuicideJoin the conversation with Nanci Adair and special guest Robert "Bob" D. Beane as he shares his journey about alcohol, suicide and recovery. Robert “Bob” D. Beane, a Shaman, “An Island of Peace in a Sea of Turmoil”, is a Recovered Alcoholic. He has been sober for 32 1/2 years. His background includes 7 1/2 years in the Coast Guard, 22 years as a Firefighter in Portland, Maine. He has a total of 29 1/2 years as a First Responder. Today he is a certified Holistic Care Practioner, including Shamanism. He is also certified in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. He has experience helping people to recover f...

2022-11-1536 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 11: Does Sobriety Dampen Creativity?Join the conversation with Nanci Adair and special guest Kathy Moser as they talk about Sobriety and Creativity. Kathy Moser is an award winning songwriter and performer in long-term recovery and the founder of Music for Recovery. Music for Recovery has been providing highly engaged and impactful evidence-based music programming in treatment centers for over 12 years. The over 800 songs they have created with clients have been streamed over 52,000 times post treatment. A gifted songwriter, performer and facilitator Kathy is devoted to using the power of music to help people in recovery. Tune in! No...

2022-11-0832 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 10: LTGW Celebrating All Souls Day (via FACEBOOK LIVE)Join Nanci Adair for another Facebook live with Lori Lynne Armstrong as she returns as our guest speaker on this episode. Lori is a scientist, a counselor, a mother, a writer, a mental-health client, and drug addict. After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in molecular biology, she worked in the biotech industry for several years before leaving to stay home with her child. Later, she earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology and worked in that field for several years. Lori's experience as both a clinician and a client in the worlds of mental health and...

2022-11-021h 04

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 2: Sliced, Diced, Killed & ChilledJoin the conversation with Nanci Adair and Bob as they welcome us to the Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores podcast with their personal stories of both addiction and recovery. Nanci Adair is an award winning radio show host and the Executive producer of the LTGW podcast. Nanci’s dedication to living her best life clean and sober began in 1980. Bob is Nanci's brother and a regular co-host of LTGW. Bob brings levity to the serious topic of addiction. Nanci and Bob together have over 85 years of commitment to recovery from addiction. Tune in! N...

2022-09-3022 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 5: Last Stop Hotel TransylvaniaJoin the conversation with Nanci Adair and Bob as they welcome us to the Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores podcast with their personal stories of both addiction and recovery. Nanci Adair is an award winning radio show host and the Executive producer of the LTGW podcast. Nanci’s dedication to living her best life clean and sober began in 1980. Bob is Nanci's brother and a regular co-host of LTGW. Bob brings levity to the serious topic of addiction. Nanci and Bob together have over 85 years of commitment to recovery from addiction. Tune in! N...

2022-09-3014 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 3: Lost but Not ForgottenJoin the conversation with Nanci Adair and Bob as they welcome us to the Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores podcast with their personal stories of both addiction and recovery. Nanci Adair is an award winning radio show host and the Executive producer of the LTGW podcast. Nanci’s dedication to living her best life clean and sober began in 1980. Bob is Nanci's brother and a regular co-host of LTGW. Bob brings levity to the serious topic of addiction. Nanci and Bob together have over 85 years of commitment to recovery from addiction. Tune in! N...

2022-09-3028 min

Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores Episode 1: The Dark and the Light (via FACEBOOK LIVE)Join the conversation with Nanci Adair as she welcomes us to the Liars, Thieves, Gluttons & Whores podcast. Nanci Adair is an award winning radio show host and the Executive producer of the LTGW podcast. Nanci’s dedication to living her best life clean and sober began in 1980. Tune in! Follow LTGW Podcast on Facebook https://web.facebook.com/UkandupodcastLTGW/ About The Show Thank you so much for listening to the LTGW PODCAST! Get inspired, motivated, and tuned in with honest conversations every week from stories of people who ha...

2022-09-3021 min

Write Speak Play Edna White and Speak Magazine on Write Speak PlayThis episode includes Edna White Founder and Editor of Speak Magazine sharing her transformational moment, how Speak Magazine got started and where she is taking the magazine into the future. Another Lifetime, and an essay by Nanci Arvizu, read by Nanci Arvizu. Available on Nanci Writes Substack Links to Events hosted by Edna White ᴛʜᴇ 5 ᴘɪʟʟᴀʀꜱ ᴏꜰ ʟɪꜰᴇ: ʀᴇᴄʟᴀɪᴍɪɴɢ ᴏᴡɴᴇʀꜱʜɪᴘ ᴏꜰ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴍɪɴᴅ, ʙᴏᴅʏ ᴀɴᴅ ꜱᴏᴜʟ. https://fb.me/e/1UJduck99 How to Attract New Customers to Your Small Business & Keep Them Coming https://fb.me/e/1wRhNMf0L Click here to buy Speak Magazine on Amazon Click here to buy Edna's book Stuff! on Amazon Visit Speak Magazine on Facebook www.N...

2022-02-2115 min

Sci-Tea Sci-Tea Goes to Design School: Building nature into interior designWelcome to the 5th episode of Sci-Tea! Join us (Ryan & Nanci) for a conversation with Dr. Beth McGee and Dr. Ryan Couillou on Friday, February 18th for a discussion on building nature into interior design. We first talked about an article that our guest Dr. Beth McGee worked on titled “DIY Biophilia: Development of the Biophilic Interior Matrix as a Design Tool.” We cover the definitions of biophilia and biophilic design, and why they are important to consider. Our guest Dr. Ryan Couillou, who collaborated with McGee in the past, gives his input on these topics as well...

2022-02-1950 min

Save What You Love with Mark Titus #34 - Nanci Morris Lyon - Owner, Bear Trail LodgeNanci Morris Lyon is a pioneer in the fly-fishing world. She's a decades-long champion for Bristol Bay and she's a good friend to SWYL host, Mark Titus. Nanci housed and fed Mark while he was filming his documentaries The Breach and The Wild from 2012 - 2017. Nanci holds fly-fishing records and is Bristol Bay's first female to own and operate a full-blown world-class fishing lodge. In this episode Nanci talks about what it takes to persevere in the face of a decades-long conflict and what it means to her to pass the torch on to her daughter, Riley....

2021-12-2054 min

Sci-Tea Sci-Tea Goes to Camp: A different kind of healing at a SeriousFun Network campWelcome to the fourth episode of Sci-Tea! Join us (Ryan & Nanci) for a conversation with Dr. Ann Gillard and Sterling Leija on Friday, December 17th for a discussion on summer camps and their lasting outcomes. We first talked about a paper that Ann Gillard published titled: “Similarities and differences in summer camps: A mixed methods study of lasting outcomes and program elements.” (link below!) She explains how the authors got together and were able to execute this project. We then discuss children's experiences at camp, and how camp can lead to a better sense of belonging as well...

2021-12-1859 min

Sci-Tea Sci-Tea Thinks Risky: Individual differences in risk assessmentWelcome to the third episode of Sci-Tea where we're talking all about risk perception! Join us (Ryan & Nanci) for a conversation with Dr. Heather Pond Lacey and Hayley Bottino on Friday, November 19th for a discussion on individual differences in risk assessment. We first talk about Dr. Heather Pond Lacey’s article, “Measuring individual differences in emotional sensitivity to probability and emotional reactivity to possibility.” Dr. Lacey explains how she first got interested in learning about how people make decisions on their health and gives examples from real-life situations. Then, Hayley Bottino gives us her backstor...

2021-11-2059 min

Sci-Tea Sci-Tea Talks Policy: Childhood exposure to violence and risk for psychopathologyWelcome to the second episode of Sci-Tea! Join us (Nanci and Ryan) in a conversation with Steven Kasparek and Nirva LaFortune about childhood exposure to violence, risk for psychopathology⁠, and how we can support children who have been exposed to violence. We discuss Steven's research on how violence exposure in childhood relates to social information processing biases that can affect how children perceive and react to others. Nirva relates and applies Steven's research to her job as a policy maker, and discusses the demographics and school system in Providence. We all discuss how Covid-19 has had an im...

2021-10-1650 min

Sci-Tea Sci-Tea Meets SciGirls: Children's attitudes about careers & getting kids excited about STEM.Welcome to the first-ever episode of Sci-Tea with guests! Join us (Nanci and Ryan) in a conversation with Dr. Barbara Billington & Leah Defenbaugh about getting kids excited about STEM. We thank our guests for their work with SciGirls and review how we used their materials for our own study! We talk about how Dr. Billington got into this line of research and the ideal ages to get kids excited about STEM. We also hear from Leah about the power of role models, the importance of flexibility both when bringing STEM to kids in different settings (e.g., s...

2021-09-181h 02

Sci-Tea Sci-Tea Gets Curious: Staying excited about behavioral science through conversation!Welcome to the first-ever episode of Sci-Tea! Join us (Nanci and Ryan) in a conversation about what prompted Sci-Tea. You'll hear a preview of future guests and topics and find out what keeps us curious. Let us know you're excited about the series by leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts!Connect with me (Ryan) on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok for more content like this: https://www.ryanlinnbrown.com/links✨ Credits ✨🔹 Sci-Tea was created by Dr. Nanci Weinberger and Ryan Linn Brown🔹 Music was generously made by Kyle Eva...

2021-09-1418 min

Write Speak Play Mic Drop: What Lies Ahead by Nanci Arvizu on Write Speak Play"What Lies Ahead," written and read by Nanci Arvizu. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writespeakplay/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writespeakplay/support

2021-07-2002 min

Write Speak Play Barn Thoughts with Nanci on Write Speak PlayIn this episode, I am trying something different. I'm lucky enough to spend every morning outside. Whether I like it or not. Truth be told, I love it. You see, I live on a little ranch. I have horses. Which means, I have to clean stalls. It's while I'm out here, by myself with my small herd horses, my rake, and my thoughts. November is Nation Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo. I heard someone started a NaNoPodMo, which actually doesn't make sense (Nation Novel Podcast Month?). But here's the quest: To r...

2020-11-1015 min