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Episode #135. Ellen Vaughn Feb 26, 2021

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Listeners, we’re so excited to introduce you to Ellen Vaughn—a wife, mom, grandmother, speaker and New York Times bestselling author who’s written or co-written 23 books. She joins us today for a conversation about the intersection of her story with the writing of her biography Becoming Elisabeth Elliot. In 1956 Elisabeth Elliot was a young missionary in Ecuador when members of a violent tribe savagely speared her husband Jim and his four colleagues. Incredibly, prayerfully, Elisabeth took her toddler daughter, snakebite kit, Bible and journal and lived in the jungle with the people who killed her husband. Compelled by her friendship and forgiveness, many came to faith in Jesus. Ellen’s book introduces a new generation to the life and faith of this amazing woman. Becoming Elisabeth Elliot For more Ellen: Instagram Facebook ellenvaughn.com Ellen's books The Screwtape Letters More on Elisabeth Elliot: Revive Our Hearts The Elisabeth Elliot Foundation Elisabeth Elliot's books “A book makes us realize that I’m not alone.” “The writing of this book was organic: writing it to be giving hope to others, it was giving hope to me.” “Suffering is having something you don’t want and wanting something you can’t have.” “The only way to nourish my soul and spirit with a perspective big enough was to immerse myself in the Bible. Our perspectives will be shaped by what we take in.”

Episode #134. Amanda Mejias Feb 19, 2021

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Amanda Mejias has been passionate about equipping the global Church since her freshman year of college. She grew up in Hampton, VA, then went on to work at her home church while earning her undergraduate and seminary degrees online through Liberty's School of Divinity. Despite feeling out of place and held back for years, Amanda experienced God take her ordinary circumstances and decisions to launch her into an unexpected place where her dream to reach the global Church became a beautiful reality. For more Amanda: Instagram LifeWayGirls on Instagram lifeway.com “I get to do this!”“I feel like God is calling me to more.”“God is not going to waste a thing.”“God has made himself completely accessible to us through prayer.”“We’re not that good at being God.”Principles to discern God’s will:1. Peace2. Prayer3. Counsel from godly men and women

Episode #133. Mama Lilly Klepp Feb 12, 2021

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In 1999, Lilly Klepp heard a speaker describe the plight of orphans and widows in southern Sudan. For more than 20 years, Sudan had been in a vicious civil war that had left more than 2 million people dead, 6 million homeless and thousands of women and orphans with no food and nowhere to turn. Stirred by the message, Lilly prayed, “Lord, what can I do?” The Lord’s response: “Sell all you have and give it to the poor.” Believing that this was God’s call to them, Dennis and Lilly Klepp sold all of their belongings and moved to Sudan in 2001 to begin their journey of giving to the poor with their lives. What began with the clearing of land and the making of bricks by hand, quickly became a home and haven for orphans in the region. Today known as Harvesters, it is still in the business of providing environments to bring relief to the poor from war-torn South Sudan. Listen in to Lilly Klepp’s story. Sponsor an orphan For more Harvesters: Instagram Facebook YouTube “God was ordaining our steps even before we became Christians.” “My sister, go preach the light to my people.” “God is still God even when we don’t understand it.” “Some fire is better than no fire.” “Do nothing and evil will prevail.” 40 Days of Fasting and Prayer Guide

Episode #132. Bob Lepine Feb 05, 2021

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He was focused on attending law school when a job opened to host a radio show. Hanging out at an all-day party with music? He was in! Podcast and radio listeners now know Bob Lepine as the marriage and family expert and co-host of FamilyLife Today. He’s also the teaching pastor at Redeemer Community Church in Little Rock, Arkansas and author of the new book Love Like You Mean It. It’s not emotions that define love, but the actions and decisions that fuel emotions and cause marital love to grow. Love Like You Mean It gives husbands and wives a biblical understanding of what real love looks like by unpacking the ten attributes of genuine love. Love Like You Mean It For more Bob: Facebook Twitter FamilyLife Today podcast A Weekend to Remember “The absence of love invalidates everything we bring to the table.” “Love gets up every day and puts on its work boots.” “Drink in, pour out.”

Episode #131. Sue Brooks Jan 29, 2021

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Sue Brooks is a wife, mother of five, college professor, friend and someone walking in freedom. The Enemy tried to paralyze her with filthy lies and take her out for good, but the Spirit of God awakened her with His love and power. Listeners, God’s Word says Jesus came to set the captives free and release the oppressed. Lean in to hear this powerful story of God’s lie-exposing, chain-breaking, freedom-giving power. “We believe lies when we are scared.” “The same Holy Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in you.” “Obedience is tied to freedom.” False Evidence Appearing Real Watch Sue’s full story. For more on the Freedom Ministry at Gateway Church Additional Reading Resources: The Bondage Breaker My Name Is Hope The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Episode #130. Tiffany Johnson Jan 22, 2021

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She was 33 in June of 2017 while snorkeling with her husband in the Bahamas when she felt something tugging at her right arm. "What did I bump into?" she wondered. When she turned to look, she was face to face with a shark. Pull up a chair and lean in to Tiffany Johnson's amazing tale of resilience and hope. Watch Tiffany's story! For more Tiffany: Instagram Facebook Website Watch more about Tiffany’s Smart Arm prosthetic: CNN's Vital Signs Segment Concord mother who survived shark attack

Episode #129. Sarah Anderson Jan 15, 2021

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Sarah Anderson grew up in a culturally aware and politically involved family a few miles from the heart of Washington, D.C. When her dad (Gary Bauer) ran for president her senior year in high school, she made the decision to move to the Pittsburgh area to attend a small Christian college and major in Christian Thought. Today she lives in Atlanta as a wife, mom, author, writer and speaker who deeply loves her family and the Church. You’re going to love her story and our discussion with her about her new book, The Space Between Us: How Jesus Teaches Us to Live Together When Politics and Religion Pull Us Apart. Sarah’s book For more Sarah: Instagram Twitter sarahbanderson.com “Do not give up on each other...do the work.”

Episode #128. Diana LeGere Jan 08, 2021

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Diana LéGere is passionate about sharing her faith and life experiences with words and helping other women do the same. As the founder of the women’s writing group, Women of Words, she works with first-time authors to provide editing, ghostwriting and coaching services to get their words published. The author of four books, including a cookbook and two memoirs, Diana is with us today to talk about her newly released devotional Celebrations of Praise: 365 Ways to Fill Each Day with Meaningful Moments. Diana's book For more Diana

Episode #127. Annie Angel Dec 31, 2020

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In early January of this year, Anne and her husband Josh were living in Mexico as missionaries with their twin sons while serving side by side her husband’s family. Within that same month one of their sons, Will, passed away. Join us today for Anne Flaherty Angel’s story of working through tragedy and grief with eyes on eternity. The Princess and the Flower Make sure to go back to Episode 25 to hear Anne’s dad, Tom, and her siblings! Follow Anne and Josh on Facebook I

Episode #126. Dr. Sean McDowell Dec 24, 2020

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Dr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He connects with audiences through humor and stories while imparting hard evidence and logical support for looking at life through a Biblical worldview. Sean is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He’s with us today to talk especially about his new book Chasing Love: Sex, Love, & Relationships in a Confused Culture. Sean's book For more Sean: Instagram Facebook TikTok seanmcdowell.org Think Biblically Podcast

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