A Frayed Knot

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EP 032, Evelyn Kwanza, A Frayed Knot Jan 17, 2020

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Evelyn Kwanza is an inspiring vocal music teacher who was the 2018-2019 District Teacher of the Year for Owasso Public Schools! She is a wife, mom, and a student pursuing her doctorate in music education. In her story Evelyn shares a time she went through some scary moments as a mom, when her son was having seizures. She candidly talks about how God walked her through those scary months and she gives glory to God for her son's healing. At the end of the show you will get to hear her beautiful singing voice. You are in for a treat!

EP 031, Paula Cummings, A Frayed Knot Jan 03, 2020

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Paula Cummings has a heart like no other! She is passionate about helping, encouraging, and leading others who need a caring heart and a listening ear, especially teen girls who are at risk. She takes them into her heart and life, shares Jesus with them, and loves on them. She shares with us what it means to her to be called by God, and how to be ready for divine appointments. She will also share about leaving margin in our day to make that happen! You will love her! Recommended Books: Rich Van Pelt-The Youth Worker’sGuide to Helping Teens in Crisis Jen Wilkins-Women of the Word Rosaria Butterfield-The Gospel Comes with a House Key House of Healing-Authentic Girl Mentoring Elisabeth Elliot-Passion and Purity Referenced Scriptures: Philippians 2:3-4 Romans 12:1-2 Recommended Podcasts: Uniquely Beautiful Stories

EP 030, Jennilee McKeen, A Frayed Knot Dec 20, 2019

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Jennilee McKeen is just about the sweetest person you'll ever be blessed to meet. From small-town Oklahoma, she is a genuine lover of people. She is a mom of three, a teacher and a minister's wife. She shares what it's like to wrestle with fear and anxiety, and ultimately trust God with it. It's a process, not an overnight fix; she has great wisdom to share! Recommended Scripture Passages: Matthew 19:13-14 2 Chronicles 32: 7-8 Isaiah 9:6 Genesis 22:13

EP 029, John And Jenny, A Frayed Knot Dec 06, 2019

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John and Jenny have traveled the world! They've seen what is happening globally. With hearts so tender to God's calling and so open to loving marginalized people, they are doing big things for His Kingdom! Also, they've been married for 41 years! John has a tough growl-like voice and Jenny's is so soft and sweet, they compliment each other perfectly. You are going to love them! We felt a sense of awe after getting to have our conversation with them.

EP 028, Beth Polston, A Frayed Knot Nov 22, 2019

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Singleness can be a hard thing to navigate. As the church, we need to make sure we are taking care of our single friends! Our conversation with Beth Polston lets us see the view from her vantage point of loving life and serving the Lord where she is. Beth is an elementary music teacher at Northeast Elementary School in Owasso. Her message to us is don't wait to live your life! God is working now, and He has purposes and plans for today for you. She is inspirational, adventurous, and joyful. Listen in! Recommended Websites: Moms in Prayer "Dwell" - Scripture Memory Recommended Books Praying for Your Future Husband by Robin Jones Gunn Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom Remember God, by Annie F. Downs Wait and See by Wendy Pope Recommended Podcasts: The Heart of Dating: Thriving with Purpose by Kait Orman That Sounds Fun by Annie F. Downs Girls' Night by Stephanie Mae Wilson The Bible Recap by Tara Cobble The Journey Podcast

EP 027, Shaun McCormick and Chris Wall Nov 08, 2019

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Guess who we talked to this week?? Our husbands! This is a different kind of interview than we've done before, or even than we thought was happening. You may just have to hear it for yourself and see...

EP 026, Tracy Rader, A Frayed Knot Oct 25, 2019

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What if you do the best job you can in parenting, follow the best advice available, read the right books, have the best of intentions, and still, the outcome for your child is not what you planned for him? Parenting is hard. Our kids have their own free will. We can do everything we're "supposed" to do and it may not go exactly as we planned. Tracy Rader will share how God walked her through some hard times and taught her some difficult things through parenting. Psalm 139:5 says that the Lord hems us in and goes before and behind us. We are to parent to the glory of God. Period. No "ands" to follow... just do it to the glory of God. Recommended Books: Parenting Is Your Highest Calling and 8 Other Myths That Lead You Into Worry by Leslie Layland Fields.

EP 025, Cheryl Bates, A Frayed Knot Oct 11, 2019

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What do you do when your adolescent is going a direction you can see will not end well? How do you navigate the rocky road of parenting teens as they make dating decisions? What do you do when you see a destructive path that your child is walking on? In this episode of "A Frayed Knot," Cheryl Bates shares about a very difficult time in her family's life, and how God and specific Christian mentors got them through the chapter of darkness. You'll also get to hear the perspective of Cheryl's daughter, Madison, and what this journey felt like on her end. Cheryl brings joy and laughter into any room she walks into, and she is a light of Jesus' love to all who know her. You'll love her fun-loving spirit, and you'll connect with her vulnerability as she opens up with authenticity and shares truths she and her family have learned.

EP 024, Kaitlyn McAlister, A Frayed Knot Sep 27, 2019

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Kaitlyn McAlister: wife, mother, nurse, she's doing it all! But what happens when everything seems like it's perfect and then your one-month old baby suddenly needs emergency heart surgery? Listen to Kaitlyn share how God walked her through one of the hardest experiences as a mother that she never expected, and how she's still trusting in God more than ever.

EP 023, Kira Kelsey, A Frayed Knot Sep 13, 2019

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We cover a lot of ground in this impactful interview with Kira Kelsey! From living at the Baptist Children's Home with her three siblings to becoming the principal of the 6th Grade Center in Owasso, Kira has a remarkable story. We talk about having assurance of salvation, working with young married couples, and a life well-spent helping children in education. Towards the end of our interview, Kira shares a shocking and tragic event that happened to her mother. Kira has trusted God through the hills and valleys of her life, when things got frayed and when things are tied up in a nice bow. Kira is amazing and you will love her! Recommended Book: What Happens When Women Say Yes, by Lisa TerKeurst Recommended Bible Study: Experiencing God, by Henry Blackaby

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