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Episode #105. Molly Stillman Jul 17, 2020

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She’s been a schoolteacher, a comedian and a radio talk show host. Today she’s John’s wife, Lilly and Amos’s mama and a lifestyle blogger who inspires women to walk with purpose and for a purpose. Pour yourself a diet coke (Molly’s fav) and get ready to meet today's fun-loving guest, Molly Stillman from StillBeingMolly.com SHOW NOTES “If God can change me, he can change anyone. And even when God changes you, you’re still you. Just the important stuff changes.” That’s how Molly is Still Being Molly. With a strong trailblazing mother whose memoirs were the inspiration for the TV show "China Beach," Molly learned what it meant to love people. After watching her mom suffer and then losing her, she was mad at God. But she never stopped writing and what started out small grew into her sharing everything from stories about her kids and mascara to highlighting ethical businesses. She always had a goal to make people laugh, but in Christ, her purpose is to show people what joy looks like. “Just because I’m a Christian doesn’t mean I’m boring!” More about Molly's mom and China Beach For more Molly: stillbeingmolly.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Business with Purpose Podcast

Episode # 104. Geri Scazzero Jul 10, 2020

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After eight years into the church plant she and her husband had started, Geri had had enough. Exhausted, she blurted out, “I quit.” If you can’t keep pretending everything is fine when you know it’s not, today’s story is for you. Meet Geri Scazzero: teacher, speaker, author and co-founder of the global ministry, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. SHOW NOTES Our whole lives, we are told not to be quitters. Geri changes that perspective. She shares with us a number of things we NEED to quit from her book, “The Emotionally Healthy Woman: Eight Things You Have to Quit to Change Your Life.” Quit the things that keep you from experiencing the fullness of what the Gospel brings. Instead, focus on knowing your truth and being authentic. Educate yourself about yourself. The Emotionally Healthy Woman and other books by Geri are here More Geri Instagram Facebook emotionallyhealthy.org “If you’re not in reality, then you’re not in spirituality.”

Episode #103. Jena Holliday Jul 03, 2020

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She’s a self-taught artist and illustrator from Minnesota who spends her days creating art filled with children, color and encouragement. Meet Jena Holliday and her beautiful business, Spoonful of Faith. SHOW NOTES Painting pictures, literally and figuratively. That is what Jena does. Using the gifts that God blessed her with, she is able to empower women and businesses to share their stories through her art. She believes that everyone has gifts that God wants to use for His kingdom, and once she made the decision to walk with Jesus, He revealed what hers was and how to use it. Her advice? “Encourage yourself to not hide your story.” You never know – not only could your path be revealed, you could be the key to unlocking something for someone else." Visit her store. For more Jena: Instagram Facebook hello@spoonfuloffaith.com

Episode #102. Alma Ruth Jun 27, 2020

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Alma Ruth is originally from Monterrey, Mexico, a lover of people from different cultures and languages and a recent legal immigrant to the United States. Today she resides with her two special needs boys in McAllen, TX, working and serving among asylum seekers and international communities at the Mexico-Texas border. SHOW NOTES The Lord began preparing Alma as a child. For the past ten years, her love of Jesus has guided her in her Love Mercy ministry by visiting refugee women in camps on the Texas/Mexico border, but not in an attempt to save them from their physical circumstances. Her focus is simple. It’s personal. She listens to their stories in order to know these women relationally, prays with and over them by name, and most importantly reminds them of their dignity as people and as children of God. "Practicing compassion, empathy and mercy will change us all." For Alma, “That is the difference between charity and ministry.” Email alma@love-mercy.org for ways to help this growing ministry. For more Alma: Instagram Facebook Twitter love-mercy.org

Episode #101. Dorena Williamson Jun 19, 2020

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For over 20 years she and her husband Chris have been leading and loving Strong Tower Bible Church, a multicultural church in Nashville, Tennessee. She’s is a bridge builder, speaker and writer who knows the power and beauty of racial awareness. Dorena Williamson takes every opportunity she can to talk about God’s diverse kingdom. Add a chair to the table, friends, and lean in to Dorena’s children’s book, ColorFull. It’s for adults, too! SHOW NOTES Awareness and agitation, empathy and lamenting, persevering and humility—all are needed for America to press forward into justice for all. To illustrate how God directed her on a path that got her third children’s book published when it was most needed, Dorena quotes Proverbs 16:9, “In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the LORD established their steps.” And could God’s timing be any more perfect? "Be colorful, not colorblind." Dorena encourages, “We are all one, but we are not the same!” Buy Colorfull For more Dorena: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter

Episode #100. Khristi Lauren Adams Jun 12, 2020

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She’s a playwright, youth advocate, ordained Baptist minister and Co-Director of Diversity at The Hill School in Pottstown, PA. Get ready, Story tribe, you’re going to adore today’s guest, Khristi Lauren Adams. Brooklyn-born, Jersey-raised and the author of Parable of the Brown Girl, a book that demonstrates how God uses the narratives we most often ignore to teach us the important lessons in life, say hello to Khristi Adams! SHOW NOTES Khristi’s story is a picture of how one person can use all of what God has given to reach people on a personal level. From being born in a homogenous area of Brooklyn to being thrust into the unfamiliar suburbs and experiencing for the first time what it looks like to be treated as an outsider, Khristi's life was anything but stagnant. She took root in her church, grew to become a youth advocate and eventually wrote a book that captured the experiences of the young girls she mentored and counseled. This collection of stories will give you a picture of altered paths, all because someone took the time to ask the “why.” As Khristi said, “We all have a part to play.” For more of Khristi khristilaurenadams.com Instagram Facebook Twitter

Episode #99. Michelle Baxter Jun 05, 2020

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She grew up with dirt bikes, four wheelers and an innovative dad who loved adventure and a good side hustle. In her late teens, with her world shaken, she purposely reset the direction her life was moving. Pull up a chair and listen in to Michelle Baxter’s story of chasing dreams and living out adventures. Facebook Instagram

Episode #98. Sheila Arnold May 29, 2020

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She’s a Mount Vernon Research Fellow who lives in Hampton, VA. Meet Sheila Arnold, a professional storyteller, teaching artist and historical consultant who helps audiences, teachers, and museums find a story and share it. Lean in today to hear history come alive! Instagram Facebook Twitter

Episode #97. Rosie Makinney May 22, 2020

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She’s originally from across the pond, a writer, speaker and wife who ten years ago entered the fight against her husband’s compulsive porn use. Today she is equipping women with the facts and faith to take their marriages back from porn. Say hello today to our new friend, Rosie Makinney. Fight for Love For more Rosie: Instagram Facebook Twitter fightforloveministries.org Podcast

Episode #96. Dr. Derwin L. Gray May 15, 2020

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Dr. Derwin L. Gray is a husband, father, former professional football player in the NFL, a renowned author, speaker and leader in the multiethnic church movement. The founder and lead pastor of Transformation Church in Indian Land, SC, he also hosts the Marinate on That podcast. Pull up a chair and learn into today’s special guest, Dr. Derwin L. Gray. For more Derwin: Instagram Facebook Twitter derwinlgray.com thegoodlifebook.net

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