A Cup of Gratitude

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Season 10 - Episode 10 - Finding Gratitude Empowering Others to Live More Fully Sep 01, 2025

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This week I speak with Maureen Graham who is a Master's level, Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. Maureen specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions with compassion and values-guided action. Drawing from her training in various treatment modalities, she empowers clients to live more fully and authentically. Maureen also offers faith-based counseling upon request, integrating Christian principles with evidence-based care. She is passionate about helping clients develop practical tools for thriving despite life’s hardships. 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!

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*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Season 10 - Episode 9 - Finding Gratitude in Every Step of the Way Aug 25, 2025

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This week I speak with Kim Wyse who is a Mom to one, Stepmom to four, and Grama of four. She is Happily Married and living life in the mountains. Kim says she has become a “ridiculous dog-mom” in her older years, and enjoys her days as best as she can although she struggles with pain and still has bad days from her stroke. She is a relentless renovator and has supervised her way through a complete re-haul of her home. Kim’s physical strength is not what it used to be, but she can still boss the trades around and put a design plan into place! She is a freelance writer and real estate assistant, and works on personal branding materials and videos for clients. Kim is proud to be a first-time author of her book, “Tails of Kindness.” 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 encouraging episode!

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*Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa

Season 10 - Episode 8 - Finding Gratitude in the Commonplace Moments Aug 18, 2025

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This week I speak with Jessica Luckey, a seasoned marketing professional whose career has spanned the federal government, investment banking, and telecommunications. When an industry shift left her unemployed, she was unexpectedly led into the most meaningful season of her life. In the quiet and uncertainty, Jessica built a deeper relationship with God—one that awakened her true calling and paved the way toward ministry. A friend’s simple idea to “market Jesus” became a catalyst for using her voice, creativity, and experience to share hope and faith with others. Today, Jessica is answering that call, walking boldly in her purpose, and raising her two sons, Robert and Gary, who inspire her daily to live with grace, grit, and unwavering faith. 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!

https://www.facebook.com/jessica.luckey.75/about

*Theme Music "Blessed Time"

Season 10 - Episode 7 - Finding Gratitude Through the Eyes of Children Aug 11, 2025

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This week I speak with Julia Taves who is an experienced educator with an M.A. in Educational Leadership. She served for 26 years as a teacher in the states and Principal of two International Schools, in Uganda, Africa, and the Dominican Republic. Julia has seen God work through her own children, and kids worldwide. Realizing these kids could be an encouragement to others, she collected their writings with a variety of experiences, voices, and perspectives who knew God’s truth and want to share the things that matter most. Her free time may involve dance parties with her grandkids or kayaking with her husband. 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!

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*Theme Music “blessed Time” by Ketsa

Season 10 - Episode 6 - Finding Gratitude in Your Fierce Calling Aug 04, 2025

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This week I speak with Doris Swift, who is a follower of Jesus, speaker, host of the Fierce Calling podcast, and author of award-winning Bible study Surrender the Joy Stealers: Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You. In ministry for over 30 years, Doris is passionate about equipping and encouraging women to walk deeper in God’s word, use their gifts to impact the world for Christ, and to take action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect. She holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies in Christian counseling, psychology, and business from Liberty University and is on staff at Edgewater Alliance Church, where she also serves as a lay counselor and discipleship mentor. Doris resides in Edgewater with her best friend and hubby, Brian and two adorable tuxedo cats, Maggie & Tuffy. She loves being mom to two amazing grown-ups and a daughter-in-love and son-in-love, and Gammy to her six wonderful grandkids. 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! You can connect with Doris and find her books, podcast, and more at dorisswift.com.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorissusanswift/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DorisSSwift

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doris-swift-0a127496/

*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Season 10 - Episode 5 - Finding Gratitude in Audacious Faith Jul 28, 2025

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This week, I speak with Jay Gauthier Sr., who is a seasoned pastor and ministry leader with over 38 years of experience faithfully serving the body of Christ. He is the founder and voice behind the Audacious Faith Podcast and the visionary leader of Audacious Faith Ministries, a movement empowering believers to live boldly, walk purposefully, and impact the world around them. Jay is also a multi-book author, with resources designed to challenge, equip, and inspire people to pursue their God-given calling. Whether behind the pulpit, on the mic, or mentoring leaders, Jay brings real, raw, and relevant truth rooted in Scripture and wrapped in grace. We look at his childhood up to the present in order to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in his life. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode!

www.youtube.com/@audaciousfaithpodcast

https://youtu.be/hAmXUv1mOlQ?si=eVRjgZdelT30VbJr

*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Season 10 - Episode 4 - Finding Gratitude Trusting God to Fight For Us Jul 21, 2025

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This week, I speak with Jesslyn McCutcheon who is the founder of Fighting Goliath for Mental Illness, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit ministry dedicated to supporting women who live with bipolar disorder. Since being diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder for over two decades, she is passionate about helping others overcome the hopelessness this illness can bring. She empowers women to lead more fulfilling lives through resources, shared experiences, and the Word of God. Jesslyn is affiliated with the American Association of Christian Counseling (AACC) and NAMI NW Piedmont (National Alliance for Mental Illness). She holds certifications in Adult Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Coaching and is a certified National Helpline Specialist with NAMI. Jesslyn, her husband, and three girls live in King, NC. 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!

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https://www.instagram.com/@jesslynmccutcheon

https://www.instagram.com/@fightinggoliath4mentalilness

linkedin.com/in/jesslynmfgfmi

*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Season 10 - Episode 3 - Finding Gratitude in the Mysteries of God Jul 14, 2025

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Growing up, Uche could always be found with her nose in a book (quite literally) and started writing riveting stories from an early age in Enugu, Nigeria, mostly for the consumption of delighted family members and friends. Her love for reading, writing and all things literature persisted into adulthood as she went on to obtain a law degree, a master’s and a doctorate in international business law and to practice law in London, UK. Her entire world was turned RIGHT SIDE UP when she had a life-changing encounter with Jesus a few years ago. She is now a follower of Jesus and lives to glorify God in everything she does. She considers it the utmost privilege to use the gift of writing given to her by her Creator, to write stories centered on: Knowing the truth of who we were created to be,
Being resilient in adverse circumstances and Learning to search the Holy Scriptures for ourselves…Becoming Royal Mystery Searchers! Uche Pietzsch lives in Vienna, Austria, with her husband and daughter. We look from 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!
Finders of the Armor is the first book in the Royal Mystery Searchers Club Book Series.

PietzscGoodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/52050628.Uche_Pietzsch

Website: https://royalmsclub.com/

Watch the Finders of the Armor Book Trailer here: https://youtu.be/MPDHEDTtHAU?feature=shared

get book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK3NRVVM

*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

Season 10 - Episode 2 - Finding Gratitude at the Crossroads in Life Jul 07, 2025

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This week, I speak with Mary Spencer Veazey, a Georgia native known for infusing her writing with relatable and uproarious storytelling, as well as profound truths about Jesus. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her cat, Confetti, and is the Engagement Manager for Daystar Counseling Ministries. Mary Spencer is a proud graduate of both Auburn University (BA) and Belmont University (MBA). We look at her childhood up to the present to discover the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode!

Instagram: @mencervz

Facebook: @maryspencervz

Substack: @mencervz

Website: www.maryspencerveazey.com

Email: maryspencerveazey@gmail.com

*Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa

Season 10 - Episode 1 - Finding Gratitude in the One Thing Desired Jun 30, 2025

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This week, I speak with Cara Blondo. Whether through teaching Bible studies, speaking to groups in person or online, or writing devotional and other Christ-centered resources, Cara is passionate about helping women connect Biblical truth to their everyday lives. A contributor to YouVersion and featured on Proverbs 31, (in)courage, Her View From Home, and other popular sites, she loves to help women shift their perspective in order to know Christ as their one thing desired (Psalm 27:4). When Cara isn’t studying or sharing what she’s learned from God’s Word, you can find her at her favorite place (the beach at sunset) with her favorite people (her husband and their four children). Cara would love to connect online at “The One Thing Desired” or on Facebook and Instragram as well as YouVersion and through her podcast entitled “Perspective Shifts.” 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!

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*Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa

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