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Kill the Busy- Save the Bee Oct 27, 2020

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Too busy, too stressed, too much to do? Tracey talks with author Yvonne Marie about the difference between being busy and being purposeful... and what we can learn from bees.

1:48- What it means to be busy and then to be still
4:00- The bee
6:18- The "undertaker" bee
7:25- Busyness
10:21- Daily surrender and permission to pull back
13:25- Turning to God
14:51- Practicing solitude and silence
19:34- The moment that changed everything for Yvonne
23:41- Having a place and space with God
28:16- Psalm 46:10 Be still and know
33:28- Discerning what to do and what to surrender
37:14- Philippians 4:6-8 Be anxious for nothing
39:02- Ways to connect with Yvonne

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Evvie McKinney’s Secret to Real Confidence Oct 20, 2020

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Tracey talks with 23-year-old singing sensation Evvie McKinney about the secret behind her confidence. She is a unique powerhouse of faith and focus in a world that tries to discredit and distract. How does she stay true to her commitment to Jesus when the world doesn’t get it? An inspiring conversation with a young woman who Tracey thinks will change the world.

1:50- When things don't work out the first time
3:32- A personal example from Evvie when God had something better for her
4:52- God is preparing something much greater
5:07- How do you hold on to your hope and confidence when you keep hearing the word "no"
10:50- Navigating social media
16:08- Why having a relationship with Christ in common is so important when dating
19:13- Being equally yoked
21:21- Not settling for less
24:08- Evvie's dreams for her and her husband
26:08- How Evvie's faith is being used in the secular world

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Amy Grant and her Great Faith Adventure Oct 13, 2020

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Tracey talks with Christian music icon, Amy Grant.

2:05- Being in the public eye
2:50- How Amy Grant is navigating through this world today
3:46- Gabe Dixon’s “All Will Be Well”
6:46- What Amy Grant wants people to know about God
10:42-How Amy stays close to Jesus
13:40-Amy’s faith adventure

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Love Heals - a Conversation with Becca Stevens Oct 06, 2020

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Tracey talks with Becca Stevens, founder, and president of Thistle Farms about the transforming power of love.

Becca has started a global movement fighting for women who have survived trauma to find healing and hope and purpose.

An inspiring conversation that reminds us what has happened to us in our past does not have to define our future.

3:43- Becca's personal story
5:08- Empowering women
9:07- The women and having meaningful work
14:03- The Welcome Mat
18:28- How Becca knew she was healed and could start helping other women
20:44- What began Becca's vision- Regina's laughter
25:17- Love heals
30:40- Deepest and hardest lesson Becca has had to learn
35:05- Navigating through the pandemic
38:52- What does lavish love look like to a survivor
42:30- Radical hospitality
44:15- To the survivor of trauma

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Alisa Childers: A Doubter's Deep Dive into Faith Sep 29, 2020

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Tracey talks with Alisa Childers, apologist, blogger, and author (and yes, formerly of Zoë Girl) about what to do with our doubts, does the Bible hold up, and how does progressive Christianity differ in some ways from a biblical Christian faith.

A fascinating conversation for people of all faiths to better understand what being a Jesus follower means.

2:13- What lead Alisa to her crisis of faith
7:57- Doubt and coming back to Jesus
15:52- Re-anchored in faith
25:40- Progressive Christianity
31:46- Alisa’s new book
38:28- Encouragement for those struggling with doubt

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Black Widow - Leslie Streeter’s sad, funny journey through grief Sep 22, 2020

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Black Widow - Leslie Streeter’s sad, funny journey through grief

1:45- Everybody grieves differently
16:04- Leslie and Scott’s love story
20:49- Differing beliefs
21:45- Choosing to adopt
25:00- What Leslie learned about Scott when he became a first-time dad
27:45- Keeping the memory of Scott alive through telling stories
34:54- Prayer and the Holy Spirit interceding on our behalf
36:52- Being a black widow

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The Transformation of Zach Williams Sep 15, 2020

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Tracey talks with singer-songwriter Zach Williams about second chances and the moment he came back to his senses and came home.

1:53- Second chances and what they mean to Zach
6:56- The wakeup call “come to Jesus” moment for Zach
10:31- No regrets
11:17- God’s divine appointments
12:43- How God used Zach to play and write music for people
16:00- Collaborating with Dolly Parton
19:09- Navigating playing shows during this time with the pandemic
20:58- Hope for someone in a dark place

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Rebekah Lyons’ Remedy For Anxiety and Stress Sep 08, 2020

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Tracey talks with best-selling author Rebekah Lyons about her battle with anxiety and the rhythms she identifies in her latest book, “Rhythms of Renewal", that helped her get her life back.

2:54- Rebekah’s relapse with anxiety
6:17- The full armor of God and His presence with us Ephesians 6
8:22- Experiencing the comfort of God
12:39- Anxiety and feeling shame
15:41- How God used the trial Rebekah experienced for good
21:09- What rhythms God has been teaching Rebekah during the pandemic
25:20- The 4 Rhythms from Rebekah’s book
28:25- Practice
31:07- Rebekah’s community & resources

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Don’t Let Them Look Down On You Because You’re Young Sep 01, 2020

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Meet inspiring 15-year-old Grace Callwood, who founded a movement to bring happiness to kids who are homeless, sick, or in foster care. She’s making a difference and she’s just getting started!

2:45- The prompting in Grace to help kids
6:39- Grace’s faith in God
7:51- We Can Serve organization
9:42- “The Brunch Box” and other exciting projects
15:05- Being an all-youth board
19:28- The future and beyond
22:54- Encouragement to take the first step toward a dream

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David Frey of Sidewalk Prophets has unwavering hope -even in 2020 Aug 25, 2020

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David Frey of Sidewalk Prophets about having unwavering hope - even in 2020.

1:37- Becoming a dad
7:12- Explaining Jesus to his son
10:05- Sidewalk Prophets Virtual Tour
13:40- What it's like to play a concert without an audience during these times
15:09- Personal moment of hope for David during this time

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