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Tangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)*Best of 2025-Summer Edition* The Brutal Realities of Porn: Balancing Grace & Truth with Ted Shimer and Hunter HouseSummer Best Of 2025 - Part 3——————-How should the church react to the epidemic of pornography addiction? How should we respond when we find out someone we care about is dealing with a porn addiction? How do we frontload the conversation of porn BEFORE it appears in our kid's lives?These are the topics of this week's podcast, which features Susan Goss and special guests Ted Shimer and Hunter House.To learn more about Freedom Fight, please purchase Ted's book, The Fr...2025-07-0122 min
Prayer Starters with Suzanne Eller (KLRC)IT MIGHT TAKE TIME, AND THAT’S OKAY (6/26/25)Jesus, help me to trust your timing as I grow, and lean into you as I do. Keywords: Growth; conversation; caretaker; parable; Jesus; fig tree.Scripture: Luke 13:6 Listen to the episodes you’ve missed at KLRC.com/podcasts (Click on Prayer Starters). 2025-06-2603 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)Who? What? Why? Finding the Right Mental Health Professional for you with Dr. Billy Jones (Season 5 Episode 19)Psychologist? Psychiatrist? Counselor? Therapist? MD?The world of mental health can be confusing at times, so for Mental Health Awareness Month, Susan has invited Psychologist Dr Billy Jones to the podcast to answer some of the biggest questions therapists get from new and potential clients.This week, they are starting at the beginning with "Who? What? Why?" - clarifying the differences between mental health professionals so you can connect with the right professional for your situation.2025-05-1318 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)The Love Umbrella: An Unconventional Mother's Day Message (Seaon 5 Episode 18)Mother's Day is just a few days away, and before we start this month's series next week, Susan spends today's podcast on an unconventional Mother's Day Message.2025-05-0619 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)REWIND EPISODE - Be Curious with Keri Corn (Season 5 Episode 16)Last week, Susan and special guest Brad Franklin talked about the need to be curious in a relationship. During their conversation, Susan mentioned a podcast that she and former co-host, Keri Corn, did on being curious way back in season 1.It has been one of our most talked-about and well-received episodes, so we wanted to share it with you again to offer a different perspective on the idea of "Being Curious."2025-04-2219 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)The Brutal Realities of Porn: Balancing Grace & Truth (Season 5 Episode 7)How should the church react to the epidemic of pornography addiction? How should we respond when we find out someone we care about is dealing with a porn addiction? How do we frontload the conversation of porn BEFORE it appears in our kid's lives?These are the topics of this week's podcast, which features Susan Goss and special guests Ted Shimer and Hunter House.To learn more about Freedom Fight, please purchase Ted's book, The Freedom Fight.Barna Pornography Stats: The Barna Group: The...2025-02-1822 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)The Uniqueness of You: Physical Shift with Angie Elrod (Season 5 Episode 3)Start Small. Know Yourself.It really shouldn't be that easy, but it is.Today, Susan and Angie discuss the Physical Shift we all need to make in 2025 for our bodies, minds, and spirits and how we tend to overcomplicate the process.Want to learn more about "Rhythm Vs. Routine"? Check out this podcast with Holly Gerth from Season 2: Rhythm Vs Routine.If you are interested in the "Bible Recap" that Susan and Angie discussed in Episodes 1 & 2, you can find...2025-01-2117 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)**Best of 2024 - Winter Edition - The 3Cs of Christmas: Blessing, Miracle and Circle - Part 1 (from Season 3)"The 3Cs of Christmas" has been our most popular Christmas Series.Let's revisit Parts 1 and 2 to end season 4.From all of us at Tangible Truth Ministries...have a Blessed and Beautiful Christmas and we'll see you for Season 5 starting January 7th!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------To finish out Season 3 of the Tangible Truth Podcast, Susan and guest host, Megan Jones, delve into what they call the "3 Cs of Christmas": Christmas Blessing, Christmas Miracle and the Christmas Circle.2024-12-2418 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)*Best of 2024-Winter Edition* Being Curious (Season 1 - Episode 6)It's time for our "Best of" Series!Join us for the next 5 weeks as we share five of the most popular episodes in our past four seasons. Today...we are going back to Season 1.Are you new to the Tangible Truth Podcast? Now is a great time to go back and listen to it from the beginning before Season 5 starts on January 7th. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------What does it mean to be curious? How is being...2024-12-0318 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Part 2 - Adults and Domestic Violence w/Megan Taylor (S4 Ep 32)EPISODE NOTE: At the beginning of today's podcast, we speak on our previous guest Susan Hazard's story and discuss aspects of her rape. If this is not helpful to your mental health journey, please feel free to SKIP ahead to the 5:00 minute mark.Megan Taylor of Gap Relief is back in the studio with Susan to continue discussing Domestic Violence, this time focusing on adults.For more information on Megan's Non-Profit, where their goal is to "Help the Helpers Build Resilient Communities" Gap Relief...2024-10-2222 minPrayer Starters with Suzanne Eller (KLRC)ROOTED (Episode 597)God, when I put my roots in you, I find renewed life and growth. Scripture: Psalm 1:3 Are you listening to all of the great KLRC podcasts? Join Suzie, Jennifer, and Holley on More Than Small Talk. Find it on your favorite podcast platform.2024-10-0702 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)New Beginnings (Part 4) : We Always Have More to Learn with Jennifer Watson (S4 E29)"...lean not on your own understanding..." (Proverbs 3:5b)What does that mean? It means that we should always be open to learning, both from God and from those God has placed around us. To end our 4 part series on "New Beginnings," Susan is joined once again by fellow podcast host, Jennifer Watson, to talk about WHY we should always have more to learn.2024-09-2416 minPrayer Starters with Suzanne Eller (KLRC)FUTURE HOPE (Episode 588)Father, my hope is only found in you.Scripture: Proverbs 23:18 NIVHave you checked out my sister podcast with Holley Gerth and Jennifer Watson? Check out More Than Small Talk on your favorite podcast platform or at KLRC.com/podcast. 2024-09-2402 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)*Best of 2024-Summer Edition* Finding Order Pt 4: An Ordered Life w/ Lauren Smothers of Restore the HomeIt's the last of the "Summer 2024 - Best Of" Series!Be ready for ALL NEW Episodes starting next week, September 3rd.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To round out our "Finding Order" series, Susan and Lauren talk this week about the benefits of removing chaos and finding order in our everyday lives.Thank you so much Lauren for sharing your story, your wisdom and your heart this month on the Tangible Truth Podcast.For more information on Restore...2024-08-2721 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)*Best of 2024-Summer Edition* Finding Order Part 1: Finding Order in Your Home w/ Lauren Smothers of Restore the HomeWelcome to August!We are just 1 month away from all new episodes of the Tangible Truth Podcast.But before we do, let's revisit our most popular series so far from 2024 - Finding Order with Lauren Smothers of Restore the Home.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------We are so excited to have a brand new guest with for the entire month of February!Lauren Smothers is the founder and President of Restore the Home, a local organizing company here is Northwest Arkansas.2024-08-0620 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)*Best of 2024-Summer Edition* Finding Purpose in Ordinary Life w/ Angie ElrodWelcome to week 1 of our Best of 2024-Summer Edition!We can't wait to relive the best episodes of The Tangible Truth Podcast from the first half of Season 4.********************************Have you ever asked God "What is my calling?" or "What is your will for my life?" and then just sat paralyzed in fear because you feel like you didn't hear from God or worried you heard wrong?We have all gone through season like that, but...what if while we are waiting or...2024-07-0217 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)Cultivating the Word with Christy Rodriquez (S4 E24)KLRC Host, Christy Rodriquez, is back with Susan in the studio to talk about Susan's FAVORITE word - Cultivate!Today, they deep dive into how being the God's word is absolutely necessary in order to cultivate the good in our lives.Susan's book is here!You can find it online at:Barnes and NoblesWalmartTargetDayspringAmazonand many more coming soon!2024-06-1823 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)Shameless Boldness w/Christy Rodriguez (S4 E23)We are so honored to have Christy Rodriguez on the Podcast for the rest of June!Christy is a local radio personality and was the Emcee of the 3C Conference on Faith, Love, Forgiveness with Susan and Beth Moore. Her fire for Jesus, mixed with her humor and honesty made us want to spend more time with her and dig deeper into what she and Susan took away from the conference, Looking for some resources? Check out our FREE Resources page on our website...2024-06-1119 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)Tornado Response: Susan's Experience and a Community's Aid (S4 E22)For those of you who might not know, our podcast is recorded in Northwest Arkansas and just a little over a week ago, on Memorial Day weekend, our small corner of the state was ravaged by 7 tornados in just over an hour.We wanted our listeners, both close and far away, to know that they are not alone, so this episode is dedicated to them and the fighting spirit and helpful hands of the communities of Northwest Arkansas.Still need tickets to the 3C Conference? Get them Here: 3C...2024-06-0415 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)Breaking Free from the "I Love You If" Cage w/ Keri Sallee (S4 E21)Last episode, Susan and Guest Host, Keri Sallee, talked about what family meant and at the end of the episode, they brought up the idea of "family of origin." - Which is just a fancy way of saying "Who raised you?"This week they delve deeper into how your "family of origin" can impact how you view love and how to break free the "I love you if" cage.Want a Copy of the Heart Self-Care Quiz from our Mental Health Awareness Podcast? Free Resources2024-05-2800 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)Building Family: What does Family Mean? w/Keri Sallee (S4 E20)What is a family?It's defined as: a basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not; any group of people closely related by blood or marriage, as parents, children, uncles, aunts, and cousins.But...what if that isn't what our family looks like? What if our family is different?This week, TTM Assistant, Keri Sallee, is back with Susan to deep dive into Susan's newest article for Celebrate Arkansas called "Building Family" and to...2024-05-2120 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)23:30Hebrews 12:1 says Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.But the question is ... HOW? How do we run with endurance?This week Susan is joined once again by TTM Assistant, Keri Sallee, to dive into the story of the Olympian, Derrick Redman, and how it is a...2024-05-1423 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)Mental Health Awareness Month - Self Awareness Quiz w/Keri Sallee (S4 E18)Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month?All this month, Susan will be joined by TTM Assistant, Keri Sallee, to talk about why this month is so important and what "baby steps" you can take to end the month a stronger version of yourself that you started the month with.Part 1 starts with Susan and Keri discussing the "Heart Self Care Quiz" or as Keri later renames it... the Self-Awareness Quiz.Want a Copy of the Heart Self-Care Quiz? Free Resources2024-05-0722 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)BOOK SPECIAL! Q & A with Susan about her NEW BOOK! (S4 E17)Susan has never been a guest on her own podcast so we thought talking about her NEW book was the PERFECT opportunity!Usually behind the scenes, this time TTM assistant, Keri Sallee, jumps in front of the mic to interview Susan about her new book with Dayspring and about the highs and lows of being an author. (Angie is still with us too!)Pre-Order now for release day delivery and for the best price: Faith Love Forgiveness Amazon PreorderLooking for Susan's Other Books...2024-04-3018 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)Finding Order Pt 4: An Ordered Life (S4 E8)To round out our "Finding Order" series, Susan and Lauren talk this week about the benefits of removing chaos and finding order in our everyday lives.Thank you so much Lauren for sharing your story, your wisdom and your heart this month on the Tangible Truth Podcast. For more information on Restore the Home, you can check out there website here: Restore the Home.Missed an episode? Make sure you are subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss one again!2024-02-2721 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)**Best of 2023 - Winter Edition** The First Steps to AuthenticityHappy New Year!!!We are so excited that we are only 1 week away from Season 4 of the Tangible Truth Podcast!As the last of of our "Winter Best of", we are going back to the beginning of 2023...to the first episode of Season 3.Susan and guest host Megan Jones give us steps for how to truly find our authentic selves and walk into the new year being who we are truly called to be.2024-01-0221 minTangible Truth Podcast with Susan & Friends (KLRC)The 3 Cs of Christmas with Megan Jones - Part 1 (Season 3 Episode 40)To finish out Season 3 of the Tangible Truth Podcast, Susan and guest host, Megan Jones, delve into what they call the "3 Cs of Christmas": Christmas Blessing, Christmas Miracle and the Christmas Circle. Join them as they discuss holiday traditions and how they keep CHRIST in their family Christmas traditions. Still need a ticket to the "3 Conversations with Beth Moore and Susan Goss" Conference - our BIGGEST fundraiser EVER? Get your ticket here --> Conference TicketsInterested in the Book Megan Mentioned? Jotham's Journey2023-12-0518 min
The Brave Place with Christy Rodriguez (KLRC)Singer/songwriter and author Mike Donehey- Grace in the Gray (S03E07)Solo artist, singer/songwriter, and author Mike Donehey (formerly lead singer of Tenth Avenue North) shares about his latest book Grace in the Gray, A More Loving Way to Disagree. Grace in the Gray reveals how to focus on the person standing before you more than the argument set against you. He is also the author of the best selling book, Finding God's Life for My Will, and hosts "Chasing the Beauty" Podcast. You can learn more about Mike's books, music, and latest album "Flourish", and his podcast by visiting mikedonehey.com.2023-01-2530 minThe Brave Place with Christy Rodriguez (KLRC)KLRC Listener Michelle Webster – Facing the Loss of Her Daughter Amber (S02E06)Michelle Webster is a part of our KLRC listening family and graciously sat down with Christy and shared about the tragic loss of her daughter Amber. Michelle recounts what happened the day Amber passed away and how God has helped her navigate through the pain and grief. Visit KLRC.com to learn more about Michelle’s story.2021-10-0419 min
A Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC)Philippians 2 (S14E12)In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Philippians 2.2021-08-2706 minA Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC)Psalm 103b (S14E11)In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Psalm 103.2021-08-2606 minA Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC)Psalm 103 (S14E10)In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Psalm 103.2021-08-2504 minA Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC)Titus 3 (S14E09)In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Titus chapter 3.2021-08-2406 minA Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC)Colossians 3 (S14E08)In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Colossians chapter 3.2021-08-2306 minA Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC)James 4 (S14E07)In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from James chapter 4.2021-08-2205 minA Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC)James 2 (S14E06)In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from James chapter 2.2021-08-2106 minA Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC)Ephesians 4 (S14E05)In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Ephesians chapter 4.2021-08-2006 minA Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC)Romans 15 (S14E04)In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Romans 15.2021-08-1905 minA Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC)Matthew 22 (S14E03)In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Matthew 22.2021-08-1805 minA Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC)Matthew 19 (S14E02)In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Matthew 19.2021-08-1707 minA Listening Life with Tracy Balzer (KLRC)Matthew 5 (S14 E01)In this season of the podcast, we're going to listen prayerfully to what the word of God says, about what it means to be a good neighbor, about the call to kindness, hospitality, and compassion for each other. And about how God treats us in the very same way. In this episode we'll be reading from Matthew 5.2021-08-1605 minThe Brave Place with Christy Rodriguez (KLRC)Keri Corn, KLRC Morning Co-Host – A New Season, Passing the Baton to Christy (S02E01)KLRC’s Keri Corn discusses her transition out of her 12-year run as morning show co-host and “passes the baton” to Christy Rodriguez (Host of The Brave Place) who will assume the morning show co-host position starting January 11th, 2021. Keri shares the hard and the best seasons of her life and how God has been leading her into this new season as she finishes up her Master’s degree in Counseling. She also shares the importance of staying close to God in dark times and how Christians are all called to be light in the darkness. Keri and Christy both dis...2021-01-0835 minThe Brave Place with Christy Rodriguez (KLRC)Keri Corn, KLRC Morning Co-Host – A New Season, Passing the Baton to Christy (Episode 19)KLRC’s Keri Corn discusses her transition out of her 12-year run as morning show co-host and “passes the baton” to Christy Rodriguez (Host of The Brave Place) who will assume the morning show co-host position starting January 11th, 2021. Keri shares the hard and the best seasons of her life and how God has been leading her into this new season as she finishes up her Master’s degree in Counseling. She also shares the importance of staying close to God in dark times and how Christians are all called to be light in the darkness. Keri and Christy both dis...2021-01-0835 minThe Brave Place with Christy Rodriguez (KLRC)Holley Gerth, Author, Speaker, & Podcaster - The Powerful Purpose of Introverts (Episode 18)Holley Gerth, author, speaker, and podcaster of More Than Small Talk Podcast (KLRC) discusses her latest book The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You. This fun interview between Christy the extrovert and Holley the introvert highlights the unique differences of extroverts and Introverts and explains how we become one or the other. Holley discusses the biological ways we're wired, her own personal journey as an introvert, the struggles introverts face as well as the strengths they bring to the table.
Listeners can find Holley at HolleyGerth.com.2020-09-3039 minThe Brave Place with Christy Rodriguez (KLRC)Suzanne Eller, Author, Speaker, & Podcaster – Becoming a JoyKeeper (Episode 17)Suzanne Eller is an author, speaker and podcaster of More Than Small Talk Podcast (KLRC). In this episode she discusses her latest book, JoyKeeper. Taking us behind the scenes into her personal life, Suzie shares the struggles of facing her daughter’s cancer, her own cancer, and her son’s personal battles, and how the deepest, most sustaining joy is birthed out of sorrow. She gives listeners practical tools on confronting joy stealers and learning how to be a JoyKeeper. Listeners can find Suzie online at Suzanneeller.com.2020-09-0928 min
A More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Gratitude in Relationships (Episode 67)In this episode we explore the role that gratitude plays in relationships.2020-07-1300 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Gratitude (Episode 66)In this episode we talk about what gratitude is and how it encompasses our whole being.2020-06-2900 minThe Brave Place with Christy Rodriguez (KLRC)Author, Speaker, and Podcaster Jennifer Watson – Freedom, The Gutsy Pursuit of Breakthrough and the Life Beyond It (Episode 13)Jennifer Watson is the author of Freedom! The Gutsy Pursuit of Breakthrough and the Life Beyond It, co-host of “More Than Small Talk Podcast”, and an Image Consultant for the breakthrough you need in life and business. Jennifer shares her powerful story of how God took her from an insecure perfectionist to a secure woman in Christ who is ready to face trials head on. She gives us specific tools on breaking through our baggage and turning our pain into purpose. She discusses how to fight that “inner mean girl”, face our fears, and refocus our mindset into achieving a gutsy...2020-06-2430 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Healing Conversations (Episode 65)On this episode we sit down and talk about healing conversations around racial tension with our family from The More Than Small Talk Podcast.2020-06-0900 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)(Best of) The Receiving End of Me (Episode 64)Today we're revisiting this important conversation. So often you can get caught up in what it’s like to be on the receiving end of other people, but how often do you stop to think about what it is like for others to be on the receiving end of you? In this episode, we reflect on taking time to process what it may be like for others to be on the receiving end of ourselves.2020-05-2500 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)God is Love (Episode 63)On this episode Nicola and I talk about the God’s love and how is the foundation for how we connect with ourselves and with others. 2020-05-1100 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Interview Dr. Laurie Watson: Couple/Sex Therapist (Episode 62)Warning: This is a Sex talk for Adults
In this episode, we Interviewed Dr. Laurie Watson Ph.D., MA, LMFT, LCMHC, Director of Awakenings, and certified sex therapist. Dr. Watson has thirty years of experience working with couples and individuals about love and sex. She’s the host of the popular podcast, FOREPLAY RADIO—Couples and Sex Therapy ranked in the top 10 in iTunes under Sexuality. Laurie authored her first book Wanting Sex Again—How to Rediscover Desire and Heal a Sexless Marriage (Penguin) in December 2012.
Excellent Points
• Everybody, at some point, struggles with sex...2020-04-2700 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)A Couple Serving Their Community- The Imhoff Family (Episode 61)
On this episode we got to talk to the Imhoff’s about their service to the community. We get to hear about how their journey through their own pain moves them into joining others who are hurting. It was moving to hear how their service to the community also serves to strengthen their own bond.
2020-04-2000 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Paying Attention to Your Emotions (Episode 60)On this episode James shares about his emotional process during the Covid-19 response, and we take time to talk about handling emotions in general.2020-04-1300 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Owning Your Moves 2 (Episode 59)In this episode, Nicola and I go back and reflect on our conversation with the Hicks family. We discuss what we learned from them and how other couples can learn from their story. Please, go back and listen to episode 55 before you listen to this episode.2020-04-0600 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Connecting During Uncertain Times (Episode 58)In times when the stress level abnormally changes, or there is a new sense of uncertainty it can put strains on our sense of well being and on our relationships. So how do we handle those times within ourselves and within our relationships? The first and main way is recognizing and accepting our total dependence on God. Secondly, recognizing we are connected to each other and that what we do impacts one another. We hope this episode helps you go about your relationship with God and with each other even during these uncertain times.
2020-03-2300 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Coming Alongside Trans-Ethnic Adoptive Families (Episode 57)Over the next couple of episodes, Nicola and I will be taking time to go back and review some of the conversations we have gotten to have with our friends recently. In this episode, we discuss our interview with the Brooks family and their experience of adopting children from different ethnic groups.
Here are some of our main takeaways:
-Their willingness to reevaluate their view of their ethnic group and how they experienced other ethnic groups growing up.-They were intentional to learn and to join their children in their experience.-They were willing to...2020-03-1600 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Honoring God in Singleness (Episode 56)
We had the privilege of talking with our friend Debbie about her experience of singleness. We discussed the mixed messages that singles often experience from their friends, family, and faith community. Debbie shared this profound thought with us, "I feel called to live out both the joy and grief of singleness—I don't have to choose one or the other." We hope this episode comforts and encourages our single listeners, and also equips the community to do a better job of walking alongside those who are single.
2020-03-0900 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Owning Our Moves in Relationship (Episode 55)
In this episode, Nicola and I interview our friends, the Hicks Family, who recorded this while they were ill. We talked to them about how they have grown in the ability to communicate with one another. We were moved by their vulnerability and how intentional they have been to grow in their marital bond. What really struck us was how they both owned how the moves they made at times contributed to the very issues that frustrated them.
2020-03-0200 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Tackling Finances Together (Episode 54)On this episode we had the pleasure of talking with Rickey and Brittany Booker about coming together to get their finances in order. They shared about what led the two of you to begin the journey of becoming debt free, and how the process impacted their relationship with each other and with God.
Here is a link to their interview on the Dave Ramsey show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1fnfTJ5S2Y (their interview begins at about minute 28:17)
Brittany also does consultation for home organization. You can reach he...2020-02-2400 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Transracial Adoption (Episode 53)In this episode, Nicola and I have an engaging conversation with Dr. Page Brooks and Dr. Ashley Brooks. They shared their journey of coming from a predominately white background and then adopting transracially. They discussed how their presuppositions were challenged and changed. They also shared about helping their kids process their adoption and their ethnic identities.
Dr. Paige Brooks is an Army Chaplain, Pastor of Canal Street Church: A Mosaic Community, and Mission Lead over Mosaic Ministries.
Dr. Ashley Brooks is VP of Wholistic Services and Trauma-Informed Care at the Restoration In...2020-02-1700 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Loving Someone With Emotional Struggles (Episode 52)
On this episode we take time to help make sense of the struggles in relationships with emotional struggles or mental health issues. The truth is that we all struggle emotionally but because of medical reasons and life experience some have suffered more than most and it can make connecting in relationship harder than normal for all involved.
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Jesus Led Adventure with Stephanie Bryant (KLRC)How to Not Turn Back & Miss It (S02E02)If you feel overwhelmed by your wilderness season or are on the verge of entering into your calling with God but are overcome with fear. this episode is for you. Joshua is on the cusp of his promised land, 42 years after the exodus out of Egypt. He's learned a lot about the lies and the truth of God's promises. We will imagine hearing from Joshua's Instagram feed, looking back over the lies of complaining and the impact it has on us and those we serve. Joshua reminds us... "When God offers you the blessing you've prayed for, hoped for...2020-02-0400 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Don't Take it for Granted (Episode 51)Nicola and I have been talking about not taking the people in our lives for granted, and we have also felt challenged to be intentional about giving of ourselves into the lives of others around us.2020-02-0300 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Hopes & Visions (Episode 50)
We take time to let you know more about what our visions and hopes are for this podcast. We flesh out more about how we try to help you flourish in your relationships with God and each other.
2020-01-2700 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Nicola - Dear Younger Me (Episode 49)It’s our anniversary! In this episode and the previous episode, we took time to reflect on what we would say to the earlier married us. You know, the us we were in years one to five. This episode is Nicola speaking to the younger married version of herself. It was definitely great to look back at the things we struggled with and see how we have grown. We were also inspired by seeing the growth and realized we will continue to grow and that we can trust the process God has us in.2019-12-1600 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)James - Dear Younger Me (Episode 48)It’s our anniversary! In the next two episodes, we take time to reflect on what we would say to the earlier married us. You know, the us we were in years one to five. This episode is James speaking the younger married version of himself. It was definitely great to look back at the things we struggled with and see how we have grown. We were also inspired by seeing the growth and realized we will continue to grow and that we can trust the process God has us in.2019-12-1600 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Ask With Certainty (Episode 47)What if someone said to you, “When I give, I give with certainty; when you ask, ask with certainty"?
How would you even begin to think through what you needed? This would be your one ask. I imagine you would sort through and really ponder what this one thing really meant to you...how it would impact your now and your later. You would be aware of the cost. You would show up with a really clear and certain ask... right? Let everything inside of you fully commit, and say with certainty what it is you need.2019-12-0900 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Mixed Emotions During the Holidays (Episode 46)
The holidays comes with a myriad of emotions. For some there is great joy and celebration, and for some there is great sorrow. For many there is both joy and sorrow at the same time. In this episode we take time to talk about the varying range of emotions during the holidays.
2019-12-0200 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Expressing Thankfulness (Episode 45)We took time to record a special episode on expressing thankfulness in relationships. So many times we can get lost in focusing on the struggles and pain we face and let the good things go unacknowledged. We do need to address the things that are blocking us in our relationships with God and with each other, but we also need to make space to give proper attention to the positive things as well.2019-11-2800 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)The Receiving End of Me (Episode 44)
So often you can get caught up in what it’s like to be on the receiving end of other people, but how often do you stop to think about what it is like for others to be on the receiving end of you? In this episode, we reflect on taking time to process what it may be like for others to be on the receiving end of ourselves.
2019-11-2500 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Sexual Intimacy (Episode 43)
In this episode Nicola and I discuss the value of physical connection to strengthening your marital bond.
2019-11-1800 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Intellectual Intimacy (Episode 42)
Sharing your views on life and faith is an essential component of intimacy in marriage. It is a sharing of your private thoughts about your values and ideas. We hope this episode will inspire you and your partner to evaluate how you are experiencing closeness in the meeting of your minds.
2019-11-1100 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Recreational Intimacy (Episode 41)
In this episode we talk about the importance of having fun together to create a more intimate bond in your marriage. Have fun listening.
2019-11-0400 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Emotional Intimacy (Episode 40)In this episode, Nicola and I discuss the powerful of emotional connection relationship. We describe the pain and frustration we experience when we are not emotionally connected and we describe the joy and intimacy when we are emotionally connected. Don’t forget to enjoy the other episodes in this series on intimacy in marriage.2019-10-2800 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Social Intimacy (Episode 39)
This is the second episode of our series on intimacy. In this episode we talk about social intimacy which the closeness felt in sharing the same social support network. The outline of this series is formed from the Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships (PAIR).
2019-10-2100 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Intimacy (Episode 38)
This is the first episode of a series on intimacy in marriage. The outline of this series is formed from the Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships (PAIR). In this episode we talk about a general overview of intimacy in marriage.
2019-10-1400 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Shadows of the Past (Episode 37)None of us can go back and change the past, but we can change how the past impacts our present. In this episode we discus how we came to realize how our past was impacting us in ways we didn't realize, and how we moved to grow.2019-10-0700 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)The Loneliness Epidemic (Episode 36)In this episode, we discuss the episode of loneliness going on in society. In many ways, we seem like we are more connected, but we are settling for shallow forms of connection that do not feed the deep needs of our soul. When we are alone, the experience of distress is increased and the experience of joy is diminished. We hope this episode will inspire to seek connection with God and each other.2019-09-3000 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Stuck in Patterns (Episode 35)In this episode, Nicola and I talk about predictable patterns couples get stuck in . The hope is to help listeners see these patterns and the unseen hopes and emotions that get missed in these patterns.2019-09-2300 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Navigating Change via Intentional Communication (Episode 34)Nicola and I had the honor of talking with Dr. Jordan and Laura Harris. We were inspired by their level intentionality to share and listen to each other, which allowed them to navigate seasons of change and deepen their level of connection with each other. Over their six years of marriage, they have moved 3 times, completed a Ph.D. and taken care of their one-year-old son. Both of them hold dual therapeutic licenses as both a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage Therapist.
Dr. Harris is a therapist at The Joshua Center (jordan@thejoshuacenter.com), and he...2019-09-1600 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Good Enough Parenting (Episode 33)Good Enough Parenting (Episode 33)2019-09-0900 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)How I See Me Impacts How I Love You (Episode 32)In Matthew 22:36-40 Jesus stated that the greatest commandment is to love God with all that we are and all that we have (simple paraphrase). Jesus then stated a second commandment that is equivalent to the first, love your neighbor as you love yourself, but what happens when you don’t truly love or value yourself? In this episode, Nicola and I wrestle with loving others as we love ourselves.2019-09-0200 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Seeing Myself in Need (Episode 31)“We can work really hard to get people to love us in our strengths to make up for not allowing people to love us in our vulnerability” (DocHawk). In this episode, Nicola and I take time to examine how our perspective of ourselves changes when we are in a state of vulnerability. How we see ourselves in vulnerability will determine if we reach out for help and how we reach for help. If you have a positive view of self you can reach in a vulnerable way to people, but if you have a negative view of self then you...2019-08-2600 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Anger (Episode 30)In this episode, we talk about anger in relationships. We talk about seeing the function of anger and how we respond to anger. We hope this episode will give you some space to think about your anger and how you respond to the anger of others.2019-08-1900 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Family Heritage & Legacy (Episode 29)In today’s world families can be scattered so far apart, and there is so much value in the stories and connection that come from the larger family group. In this episode, Nicola and I reflect on our time at our family reunion and how it blessed our hearts to hear stories from the elders of our family. We hope to inspire you to connect with your family members and to share stories.2019-08-1200 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Defensiveness and Protection (Episode 28)This week’s episode is a follow-up to last week’s podcast where we shared about taking a risk and being vulnerable in marriage. This week James shares about how he has been defensive and sought to withdraw from his emotions. We hope this episode will help you identify the ways maybe you become defensive or how you try to turn the emotional volume in your or in your spouse2019-08-0500 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)The Risk In Sharing (Episode 27)In this episode we discuss a conversation we recently had, and how we recognized our struggle to connect in the moment. It helps when we can really connect with the deeper vulnerable part of our heart: we were not in that moment and it looked really messy. We also discussed the risk it takes and the faith it requires from us in those moments to connect.2019-07-2900 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Having Fun Together (Episode 26)In this episode, we discuss the importance of having fun together and enjoying one another in marriage. Often times we can get caught up in just doing what it takes to make it through the day to day grind of life, and we don’t take time to enjoy life together. We hope you will have a conversation with your spouse about how the two of you can find ways to enjoy life together and have some fun.2019-07-2200 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Carrying the Load Together (Episode 25)In this episode we discuss the struggles we had trying to carry the load of life together in our different roles. Our hope is to help couples see our struggles and process so they can have a better perspective for one another.2019-07-1500 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Parenting Multiples (Episode 24)Nicola and I have five blessed daughters. It has been a joy to grow as parents to each one individually, and to them all collectively. In this episode we discuss the joys and struggles of parenting multiple children.2019-07-0800 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Bringing Home the 1st Child (Episode 23)In this episode Nicola and I discuss bringing home our 1st child and what that was like. We hope this episode is encouraging for young families. We also hope this show can be a fun trip down memory lane for families a little further along the road. We also want this to be food for thought for our single listeners who desire to marry and have kids.2019-07-0100 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Pre-Parenting Views Pt 2 (Episode 22)This is the second episode of Nicola and I talking about our journey in parenting. The conversation took an unexpected turn as we talked about the loss of our first pregnancy, and how that impacted us in our journey. We want to warn listeners that this is some heavy emotion in this episode, but we also want to them to know they are not alone in their pain. At the end of the episode we close by praying for couples that have had pain and loss coming into parenthood. 2019-06-2400 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Pre-Parenting Views (Episode 21)In the next series of shows Nicola and I will be taking time to talk about our journey of becoming parents. In this first episode we talked about our views of parenting before we became parents. We feel like this conversation can good for singles to season married couples. It can be a good trip for you to go down memory lane, and it can be good to help you consider your views about kids before you have them or before you move forward in a relationship.
Excellent Points
If you are in a relationship take...2019-06-1700 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Healthy Marriage Bond Pt 3 (Episode 20)This is the third of a 3-part series to help you foster a healthy marriage bond.
Habits of a Healthy Marriage
Triune Prayer
Sex intimacy (intentionality & communication)
Sabbath
Common Purpose
Live in Community
Acknowledge Disruptions & Move Towards Repair
Celebrate (When good happens don’t let it go unnoticed!)
Respond to Pain with Comfort
Edify Each Other (Ephesians 4:29)
Attunement Check-ins
Commune Together (sharing your inner worlds)
Recreational Intimacy (take interest, participate, support each other’s hobbies interests)
Make Bids for Connection (vulnerably and non-defensively)
Turn Towards Bids for Connection (87%)
Make space for moments of remembrance
2019-06-1000 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Healthy Marriage Bond Pt 2 (Episode 19)This is the second of a 3-part series to help you foster a healthy marriage bond.
Habits of a Healthy Marriage
Triune Prayer
Sex intimacy (intentionality & communication)
Sabbath
Common Purpose
Live in Community
Acknowledge Disruptions & Move Towards Repair
Celebrate (When good happens don’t let it go unnoticed!)
Respond to Pain with Comfort
Edify Each Other (Ephesians 4:29)
Attunement Check-ins
Commune Together (sharing your inner worlds)
Recreational Intimacy (take interest, participate, support each other’s hobbies interests)
Make Bids for Connection (vulnerably and non-defensively)
Turn Towards Bids for Connection (87%)
Make space for moments of remembrance
2019-06-0300 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Healthy Marriage Bond Pt 1 (Episode 18)This is the first of a 3-part series to help you foster a healthy marriage bond.
God’s 1st Marriage Session Questions
1. Connection - Where are you? (In relationship with God and your spouse?)
2. Influence - Who told you that you were naked?
3. Actions - What is this you have done?
Elements of a Healthy Marriage
1. Complementary Union of Image Bearers (Gen 1:27)
2. Common Kingdom Purpose (Gen 1:28-30)
3. Intimate/Safe Bond (Gen 2:24-25)
4. Filled with the Spi...2019-05-2700 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)Family Sermon (Episode 17)Psalms 68: 5 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.6 God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.
God set up the family to provide a place of connection and security to launch its members out to do the will of God. Our experience with family has long lasting implications on our view of God, self, and others. When families flourish so do communities, local churches, states, nations, and ultimately the Kingdom of God. The adversary...2019-05-2000 minA More Excellent Way with Dr. James and Nicola (KLRC)The Apple Fritter Story (Episode 16)In this episode Nicola and James tell their apple fritter story to demonstrate the depth of communication, and how communication goes off the rails because of underlying issues that we don’t often talk about in a vulnerable way.2019-05-1300 minJesus Led Adventure with Stephanie Bryant (KLRC)What Is Your Jesus Led Adventure? (Episode 1)Have you ever wondered where Jesus is taking you on your faith journey? Maybe the point of trusting Jesus is to arrive and thrive in your promised land? This podcast is for each of you who desire to know God's calling on your life and want to dwell with Him in the land of milk and honey, a nourishing sweet spot only God could create for you.2019-01-0100 min