A Cup of Gratitude

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Special Episode 2 - Christmas Break Series - Season 6 - Episode 24 Dec 11, 2023

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This week, we take a look at your heart on Special Episode #2 of the Christmas Break series on A Cup of Gratitude. This is a busy season, but we must keep our eyes on Jesus - More than any other time we can be distracted by busyness during the Holidays, we must choose to keep our focus on the KING - Jesus gives everything for us to be reborn and we must set aside all of the worldly things at this time of the year to remain in Him - Isn’t it ironic that the time we celebrate Christ’s birth is the time we set Him aside to “do all the things” that come with the Holiday - When we choose Jesus, He continues to transform us, and with great Hope for us all Philippians 1:6 promises that God will keep working on us until Christ returns - We begin in a fallen state with hearts of stone - God promises a new heart - “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.” (EZK 36) Jesus calls this process being “born again from above” (John 3:3). When we are born again, God performs a heart transplant, as it were, He gives us a new heart - On special episode 2 of A Cup of Gratitude we will look at the constant process of turning the soil of our hearts - If we don’t let God work on them by abiding in him they will begin to harden, Collect rocks, and grow weeds - God is transforming us, breaking up the ground, removing the rocks, and pulling the thorns as we learn to abide and remain in Jesus - And I am excited to be featuring a song by Singer/songwriter Amanda Nolan has had a passion and drive for music since she could remember. She has been creating music since she was 11 and hasn’t stopped. Her music and life changed when she found herself in the lowest moment of her life, struggling with severe anxiety and OCD. Through that moment, a light came shining through and she met Jesus. Since then, the Pennsylvania native has dedicated her life and music to bringing people to Jesus. Amanda wants to show the world how Jesus can take your worst moment and make it something beautiful

https://www.instagram.com/amandanolanmusic/
https://www.tiktok.com/@amandanolanmusic?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlnrpNOB08xKiZycerJ4Dg
https://www.facebook.com/amandanolanmusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1M62wAGkipCrvniBF6ZCa8
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/amanda-nolan/1493439119

Special Episode 1 - Season Six - For Such a Time as This Dec 04, 2023

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This week on A Cup of Gratitude podcast, my gift to you for the Holidays begins with the very first of four Special Episodes. This week, we delve into who you are and what God has planned for you in such a time as this. I share the story of Queen Esther. I look deeply at the meaning of our names and share a personal revelation from God as I was healing from trauma and experiencing God’s grace. This episode is where the Bible meets my story and your story, too! God uses our growth to propel us in our purpose. God has a plan for your life, and it is good! I am featuring the beautiful music of Amanda Nolan this week. She was my guest on the podcast last week and has an inspiring story and amazing talent. Won’t you join us for this special message straight from the heart of God?

*Singer/songwriter Amanda Nolan has had a passion and drive for music since she could remember. She has been creating music since she was 11 and hasn’t stopped. Her music and life changed when she found herself in the lowest moment of her life, struggling with severe anxiety and OCD. Through that moment, a light came shining through and she met Jesus. Since then, the Pennsylvania native has dedicated her life and music to bringing people to Jesus. Amanda wants to show the world how Jesus can take your worst moment and make it something beautiful.

https://www.instagram.com/amandanolanmusic/
https://www.tiktok.com/@amandanolanmusic?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlnrpNOB08xKiZycerJ4Dg
https://www.facebook.com/amandanolanmusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1M62wAGkipCrvniBF6ZCa8 https://music.apple.com/us/artist/amanda-nolan/1493439119

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Finding Gratitude Singing His Praises Nov 27, 2023

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This week I speak with Singer/songwriter Amanda Nolan who had a passion and drive for music since she could remember. She has been creating music since she was 11 years old and hasn’t stopped since. Her music and life changed when she found herself in the lowest moment of her life struggling with severe anxiety and OCD. Through that moment a light came shining through and she met Jesus. Since then the Pennsylvania native has dedicated her life and music to bringing people to Jesus. Amanda wants to show the world how Jesus can take your worst moment and make it something beautiful. We take a look at her childhood up to the present to see the amazing thread of God working in her life. You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode!

https://www.instagram.com/amandanolanmusic/
https://www.tiktok.com/@amandanolanmusic?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlnrpNOB08xKiZycerJ4Dg
https://www.facebook.com/amandanolanmusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1M62wAGkipCrvniBF6ZCa8 https://music.apple.com/us/artist/amanda-nolan/1493439119

*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Season 6 - Episode 22 - Finding Gratitude in the Ordinary Moments Nov 20, 2023

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This week I speak with Julie Ademe who is a blogger, speaker, and author of Reclaiming Christmas Joy: 25 Days of Refreshment with Jesus. She’s been married for 34 years and has two sons plus five grandchildren. She is a 3-time cancer survivor and a kidney transplant recipient. As she practiced the art of surrender during her health crises, Jesus helped her understand that joy isn’t based on her circumstances but is rooted in the love of Jesus and her relationship with Him. Julie is passionate about helping women encounter Jesus in the ordinary moments of their day. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life - You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode!!

Life Changing Stories: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Stories-Faithfulness-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0CGGGR3J7/ref=sr_1_2

Connect with Julie at julieademe.com, Facebook, and Instagram

Website: https://julieademe.com

Facebook: @JulieAdeme.Author

Instagram: @julieademe

*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Finding Gratitude in Connection Nov 13, 2023

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This week I speak with Laurie Cunningham. Laurie is a true Gulf Coast girl. She was born in Mobile, Alabama & raised in Gulfport, MS.. She is most herself & happiest on summer days spent with family & friends. Laurie values the life lessons she has learned through friendship, hospitality, faith & family ties. Laurie attended the University of New Orleans where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama and Communications. Her career path has included television production, corporate sales & music education. Currently, she operates a gift boutique where she enjoys getting to know her customers & sharing with them her appreciation for handcrafted and vintage items. Laurie values the connection(s) she makes between people, places, and objects and discovering the common thread that exists between them. Laurie is married to her husband, Bob, of 25 years. They have two daughters and have lived in many locations throughout the US. She currently resides near Raleigh, NC but is often traveling to return to her southern roots. Laurie’s interests include traveling, biking, reading, music, and celebrating life! We met as co-authors of the book “Life Changing Stories” and I can’t wait to share her story with you! We begin this episode in her childhood and look to the present to see the beautiful thread of Jesus working in her life - You won’t want to miss this down-to-earth and encouraging episode!

https://www.facebook.com/allthingssoutherngifts?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Life Changing Stories:

https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Stories-Faithfulness-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0CGGGR3J7/ref=sr_1_2

*Theme Music “Blessed Time: by Ketsa

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Finding Gratitude in the Write Life Nov 06, 2023

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John Riddle is a freelance writer, author and ghostwriter who works out of his home office in Delaware. He is the author of 34 books with a variety of traditional Christian and secular publishers, and so far has self-published 3 books for writers. His byline has appeared in major publications all across the United States, and he has written articles for over 200 websites. In 2002 he launched "I Love To Write Day" as a grassroots campaign to have people of all ages spend time writing every November 15th. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of ILTWD, he published the "I Love To Write Day Creative Writing Journal'' which is still available on Amazon. He is a speaker at Christian and secular writing conferences throughout the U.S., and recently spoke at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. We take a look at his childhood up to the present to see the thread of God working in His life. You won’t want to miss this down-to-earth and encouraging episode!

www.ilovetowriteday.com

*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Finding Gratitude in the Faithfulness of God Oct 30, 2023

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Angie Baughman is a pastor, Bible teacher, author, podcaster, founder of Steady On ministries, and creator of the Step By Step Bible study method. At sixteen, she was groomed into a romantic relationship with a high school teacher and faced community rejection when she went public with her story. Knowing and living by the promises of God helped free her from layers of shame, and she now helps others by teaching and testifying to the faithfulness of God in the painful places of our lives. We look from her childhood to the present to see the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this down-to-earth and inspiring episode.

www.livesteadyon.com

Link to "Life Changing Stories": https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Stories-Faithfulness-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0CGGGR3J7/ref=sr_1_2

*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Kesta

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Finding Gratitude in Our everyday Lives Oct 23, 2023

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This week I speak with Erin Ulerich, who lives, writes, and wrangles her three teens in French Camp, Mississippi, a small community beside the historic Natchez Trace Parkway. She has been married to her college sweetheart, Stephen, for 30 years. Erin enjoys laughing with friends, 80s music, chocolate/coffee combinations, and using the latest teen words in the cringiest way possible. Erin is the author of two books: In Unexpected Ways: Christmas in Everyday Life, whose devotions describe how "God with us" is true in our everyday lives, and The Hope of the Helpless: Seven Days of Praying for Orphans. We look at her childhood up to the present to see the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode!

Connect with Erin at erinulerich.com or on social media @ErinUlerich.
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/erinulerich
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/erinulerichwriter
Link to Life Changing Stories: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Stories-Faithfulness-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0CGGGR3J7/ref=sr_1_2

*Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Finding Gratitude Encouraging Others to Hope Oct 16, 2023

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This week I speak with Robyn Rison Chapman, who is a finder of hope and a passionate encourager. She was an award-winning journalist and successful grant writer before leaving those careers to spend more time with her family. It was during a season of family grief that she began to feel God calling her into more faith-filled writing. She is the author of the devotional book “Ordinary Walks With An Extraordinary God,” is part of the collaborative book, “Butterfly Living’s Life Changing Stories,” writes regularly on her blog, www.hopeanyway.com, and occasionally provides guest posts for other sites. Her devotions run daily on WEMM radio. She has made guest appearances on multiple podcasts and is a speaker at church and women’s events. She is the 2023 recipient of the Best Author/Writer from the Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram. Robyn is active in her church and has taught numerous Sunday School classes and Bible studies. She also enjoys baking, traveling, sports, and deep conversations. She lives in Proctorville, Ohio with her husband Derek and sons Jack and Max. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the thread of God working in her life. You won’t want to miss the encouraging episode!

Www.hopeanyway.com

Link to Life Changing Stories: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Stories-Faithfulness-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0CGGGR3J7/ref=sr_1_2

*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Finding Gratitude Navigating Life's Toughest Issues Oct 09, 2023

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This week I speak with Dr. Jessica Peck. As a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care, over the last 20 years, Dr. Jessica Peck has engaged, encouraged, equipped, and empowered families to raise holistically healthy kids. A native Texan, she is a clinical professor at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing. As an internationally awarded nursing leader, she was president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Peck is an international advocate for persons in human trafficking, a regular contributor to parenting magazines, and a frequent guest on radio and television shows to promote children's health. She is the author of Behind Closed Doors: A Guide for Parents and Teens to Navigate Life's Toughest Issues. We look at her childhood up to the present to see the beautiful thread of Jesus working in her life. You won't want to miss this encouraging episode!

Jessica L. Peck DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN
Past President, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Clinical Professor of Nursing, Baylor University
Author, Behind Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens Navigate Through Life's Toughest Issues
Podcast Host, Dr. Nurse Mama
www.drnursemama.com
Link to Life Changing Stories: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Stories-Faithfulness-Transforming-ebook/dp/B0CGGGR3J7/ref=sr_1_2

*Theme Musci "Blessed Time" by Ketsa

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