A Cup of Gratitude

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Season 5 - Episode 1 - Finding Gratitude in Every Page of the Story Jan 02, 2023

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This week I speak with Donna Frisinger. She is a Multi-Award-winning author, poet, and freelancer. Donna loves to create stories to make God’s Word come alive in fresh ways for kids of all ages. Her husband says she thrives in a world of perpetual “once upon a time” while he lives in the “real world,” juggling the bills and wondering what’s for dinner. They live their happily-ever-after in Indiana, where they enjoy hiking, riding their trusty steeds (vintage-look, fat-tired Schwinn bicycles) throughout the lay of their kingdom, and spoiling nephews and nieces. We take a look at her life from her childhood to the present and find the beautiful thread of God working in every page of her story! You won’t want to miss this down-to-earth and inspiring episode.

www.donafrisinger.com
http://donnafrisinger.com/ www.facebook.com/donna.austgenfrisinger
www.facebook.com/donnafrisingerauthor/inbox/
https://www.instagram.com/donnaaustgenfrisinger/

*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Season 4 - Special Christmas Break Episode 4 Dec 25, 2022

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Welcome to the Special Christmas Break Episode 4 . This week, we look at the best gift ever given and the special messengers entrusted with sharing this gift with the world. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode, as God reveals much more than traditional Christmas offerings! Join me for Hope, inspiration, and love!!! Once again, featuring the beautiful music of Laurel Taylor ✨Merry Christmas to you all!!’

To subscribe to the blog or download your free Gratitude journal page go to: www.Acupofgratitude.org

Musical guest Laurel Taylor is a singer-songwriter and producer whose roots and influences of rock, country, and gospel blend together to give her a unique and edgy sound. She has toured worldwide, from small-town music festivals to the bars of Nashville to European tours. She has worked with and performed with various artists, including Lauren Daigle, Jason Crabb, Micah Tyler, Kutless, Sanctus Real, Rhett Walker, Diamond Rio, and CCR. She has a heart full of joy and a desire to share the love of Jesus with everyone through her music.

To follow Lauren Taylor go to:

https://instagram.com/laureltaylorofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qZZmptWMEONmmERCJIGAR?si=v839Wf0xTIGIE5pBnf5ruA

Season 4 - Special Christmas Episode 3 Dec 19, 2022

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Welcome to the Special Christmas Break Episode #3 - This week on A Cup of Gratitude podcast, we take a look at a beautiful present that God has given us all. Each one of us is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm139) Formed by a divine design that includes nuances so intricate that I had never even heard about them before - And now that I know, that’s exactly what I want to share with you this week!!! Down to the tiniest details, God is forever moving and working and calling us back to the garden to walk with Him again!!! God didn’t create a bunch of little gods; He created Sons and Daughters!

To subscribe to the blog or download your free Gratitude journal page go to:
www.acupofgratitude.org

*Musical guest Laurel Taylor is a singer-songwriter and producer whose roots and influences of rock, country, and gospel blend together to give her a unique and edgy sound. She has toured worldwide, from small-town music festivals to the bars of Nashville to European tours. She has worked with and performed with various artists, including Lauren Daigle, Jason Crabb, Micah Tyler, Kutless, Sanctus Real, Rhett Walker, Diamond Rio, and CCR. She has a heart full of joy and a desire to share the love of Jesus with everyone through her music.

To follow Lauren Taylor go to:
https://instagram.com/laureltaylorofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qZZmptWMEONmmERCJIGAR?si=v839Wf0xTIGIE5pBnf5ruA

Season 4 - Special Christmas Break - Episode 2 Dec 12, 2022

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Last week on our special episode, we looked at the Red sea Exodus as a symbol of the blood that was shed on the cross that would ultimately provide freedom from captivity for the chosen people of God.
This week we look at an intimate relationship, at the beautiful personal healing that God desires to give each and every one of His children. You will definitely be encouraged! This message was such a hope-filled revelation to me!
Again this week, we feature the music of Laurel Taylor. Laurel Taylor is a singer-songwriter and producer whose roots and influences of rock, country, and gospel blend together to give her a unique and edgy sound. She has toured around the world, from small-town music festivals to the bars of Nashville to European tours. She has worked with and performed with various artists, including Lauren Daigle, Jason Crabb, Micah Tyler, Kutless, Sanctus Real, Rhett Walker, Diamond Rio, and CCR. She has a heart full of joy and a desire to share the love of Jesus with everyone through her music.

To read my blog posts, find my books, listen to more podcast episodes, or download the free printable Gratitude Journal resource go to: www.acupofgratitude.org
(And please subscribe for more valuable content)

To follow Laurel Taylor and listen to more of her music, go to:
https://instagram.com/laureltaylorofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qZZmptWMEONmmERCJIGAR?si=v839Wf0xTIGIE5pBnf5ruA

Season 4 - Special Christmas Break Episode 1 Dec 05, 2022

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Welcome to the Special Christmas Break series! Each week is a gift from me to you. I am sharing messages of hope and grace straight from the Word of God, accompanied by music from one of my favorite Christian music artists Laurel Talor. Although the stories don't all come from the traditional places that you might think of in the bible, they all point to the freedom, grace, hope, and love of Christ!
My guest music artist Laurel Taylor is a singer-songwriter and producer whose roots and influences of rock, country, and gospel blend together to give her a unique and edgy sound. She has toured around the world, from small-town music festivals to the bars of Nashville to European tours. She has worked with and performed with various artists, including Lauren Daigle, Jason Crabb, Micah Tyler, Kutless, Sanctus Real, Rhett Walker, Diamond Rio, and CCR. She has a heart full of joy and a desire to share the love of Jesus with everyone through her music. (This episode, we feature her song, Healed) Find Laurel in these links below:
https://instagram.com/laureltaylorofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qZZmptWMEONmmERCJIGAR?si=v839Wf0xTIGIE5pBnf5ruA

For more blog posts from God's word, for the free printable Gratitude Journal pages, or to look at purchasing my books, please go to:
www.acupofgratitude.org

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Finding Gratitude One Choice At a Time Nov 28, 2022

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This week I speak with Charlene Brisbane. She is currently a member of Dare to Imagine Church under the pastorship of Rev. Kevin Johnson. At Dare to Imagine, she is involved in community service and serves as an iGroup (small group) leader. In 2022, Charlene became vice president of the non-profit organization Clothed N Strength, whose mission is to help women overcome barriers to success who have recently returned to society after being incarcerated or who have suffered trauma. She is also the creator of a podcast with her daughter Shelby called Garage Conversations with Char, via which she hopes to engage, inform and inspire listeners. Charlene has a career in the biopharmaceutical industry that spans over 34 years which includes positions of increasing responsibility at Johnson and Johnson, GSK, and Teva Pharmaceuticals, where she currently is a Senior Director in Project Leadership and Strategy in R&D. Charlene believes that her foundation was laid spiritually, as well as, professionally at Trinity United Methodist Church where she accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was baptized. At Trinity, she was Chairperson of the Administrative Council, a Certified Lay Speaker, and a Sunday school teacher, as well as a member of United Methodist Women and The Inspirational Choir. Trinity was the place where she was given encouragement, responsibility, and the challenge always to strive to do her best. One of Charlene’s favorite scriptures is Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” She places her hope in God and acknowledges that all that she is is because of Him. We look at the life God has given Charlene, and even in the midst of the great loss of her husband, we see God working and providing for Char as a widow - The beautiful thread of God working is undeniable - You won’t want to miss this episode you will be greatly encouraged!

Dare to Imagine Church: https://d2ic.org/
Garage Conversations with Char: https://garageconversationwithchar.com/
Clothed N Strength: https://clothednstrength.org/

Books referenced: Christians Get Depressed Too by David MurrayBroken Minds: Hope for Healing When You Feel Like You're "Losing It" by Steve & Robyn Bloem

*Theme Music “Blessed time” by Ketsa

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Finding Gratitude Caught up in Hope Nov 21, 2022

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This week I speak with Carol Bevil, a Christian author, and speaker. She is the founder of Fuel Your Body, Feed Your Soul, an Instagram ministry and blog dedicated to the truth found in Romans 12:2 and Matthew 6:33. Carol has authored three books. She is passionate about knowing Jesus better so that her life makes Him known. Carol surrendered her life to Christ at the age of forty, having been raised in a Jewish home. Her writing has been featured in several publications. She serves as an ambassador for Sadie Robertson Huff’s ministries LOsister and Live Original, where she gets to encourage women in their faith. Currently, Carol lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with her husband of 24 years, Chris, and their four children. Our conversation takes us on a journey that allows us to see the beautiful thread of Jesus working in her life even while growing up in a Jewish household, even when she was focused on everything else but her faith, even when she was in the hospital enduring great loss, Jesus was with her through it all quietly waiting for her to turn to Him. You don’t want to miss this inspiring episode!
www.fuelbodyfeedsoul.com
https://instagram.com/fuelbodyfeedsoul?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y
*Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Finding Gratitude Daring to Live Courageously Nov 14, 2022

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This week I speak with Kate Berkey. She is a writer, speaker, and missionary living on the north side of Chicago, where she works with refugees and immigrants with Devon Oasis Ministry. Kate is passionate about helping people, especially women, discover the heart of the Father and live courageously because of who He is and who He says they are! She and her co-author recently published their first book, A Place Called Braverly: A dare to live courageously, dream boldly, and influence bravery. Kate is all about family and deeply desires to help others find belonging in the family of the Kingdom of God. More than anything else, she longs to walk women home to the heart of the Father—their creator and sustainer. Kate is a lover of being on the water, running on Lakefront Trail, and gathering dear friends around the table. We talk about her childhood and her eventual calling to go overseas and be a writer, you won’t want to miss this down-to-earth and inspiring episode!

Www.Kateberkey.com
*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Finding Gratitude Turning Pain into Purpose Nov 07, 2022

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This week I speak with Liz Zulli. She is a visual storyteller who loves celebrating people’s transformations through her photography. Liz is a mother, visionary, and recently published author who has learned to turn pain into purpose with a mission to show her daughter and other women how cultivating a personal relationship with God and self-love creates a life of joy, connection, and freedom. Through release, recovery, and rebirth, she found herself with a gift of salvation. A gift that she feels everyone deserves. We look back at her life and see the thread of God so beautifully weaving through even the most tumultuous of times. Liz is vulnerable in her recounting the stories of both wounds and healing that she has received. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode!

Www.Instagram.com/liz.Zulli
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1527488471
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCM6K1WX
*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Finding Gratitude in the Simple Joy of Seeing God Oct 31, 2022

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This week I speak with Annette Spurr. Annette is a freelance writer, speaker, and co-founder of Blue Box Marketing. She lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband and two boys. We look back from her childhood to the present, and as we do, we see the thread of a loving and amazing God working and writing a beautiful story! You don’t want to miss this encouraging and inspiring episode!

https://www.instagram.com/annetteajspurr/
http://seeinggod.com.au/
*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

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