Synopsis
Inspiring stories of faithful Christ-followers who walk out God’s Word one step at a time and discover radical results along the way.
Episodes
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Uncommon Answers with Deanna Shrodes
12/09/2025 Duration: 39minAbout Uncommon AnswersEvery believer on the planet has a heartfelt prayer request that has yet to be granted, and often the battle becomes fierce in the waiting. Having been in the trenches of desperate prayer in the face of seemingly impossible situations--and received astonishing answers--Dr. Deanna Shrodes offers fresh hope and faith for those weary for breakthrough. Sharing uplifting biblical truth, practical advice, and extraordinary stories of miraculous answers, she emboldens you to · reignite a tenacious fire of belief in the one who moves mountains· persevere in prayer with confidence and expectation· discern the voice of God to walk in radical surrender and obedience· discover life-changing lessons in the waiting· experience extraordinary answers to prayerSo reignite your hope, wait with expectancy, and rediscover the heart of an uncommon God who often asks us to do uncommon things--and whose uncommon answers astound us beyond our wildest expectations.Purchase a copy of Uncommon Answers here.Connect
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God's Name for Me with Talia Messina
05/09/2025 Duration: 34minAbout God's Name for Me“We all have funny nicknames from our families near and far,And even though they’re silly, they’re a part of who we are.”Does your little one have a special nickname that’s used just for them?In God’s Name for Me, author Talia Messina gathers diverse children to share their funny and silly nicknames―names that they were given by loved ones. But they are reminded that there is a name, the very best name, from God who has given it out of his perfect love.The perfect Christian gift for baby showers or stocking stuffer for baby’s first Christmas, this charming kids’ picture book features:Personalization page that allows this book to be dedicated to a special child with the sweet nickname you have given themRhyming story to make it the perfect read-aloud for babies, toddlers, and preschoolersLift-the-flap surprises to keep young children engaged and delightedSturdy board book pages that make the book durable for years of useMirror surprise in the back!Discover God’s super special name fo
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Guidance and Inspiration for Navigating Your Homeschooling Journey with Amber O'Neal Johnston
29/08/2025 Duration: 31minAbout Homegrown: Guidance and Inspiration for Navigating Your Homeschooling Journey with Amber O'Neal Johnston Warm and wise, grounded and liberating, Homegrown offers clarity and encouragement to homeschooling parents, asking what it means to build a life where learning and love grow side by side.Homeschooling is the fastest-growing form of education in America, and it's here to stay. If you're a homeschool veteran, finishing up your first year, or are just homeschool curious, Homegrown is destined to become a go-to resource.This collection of 30 original, thought-provoking pieces from a diverse group of contributors covers common questions such as· What fuels families to educate children at home?· How do relationships, culture, and vision affect the decision to homeschool?· What roles do spouses, friends, extended family, and communities play in our ability to homeschool?· How do culture, heritage, history, and legacy seamlessly intertwine with reading, writing, and arithmetic?· Why is raising o
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Faith Driven Moments with Dana Roefer
23/08/2025 Duration: 31minAbout Called to CreateGod calls us all to build a better future. With Him. For others. We’re not made to sit on the sidelines. We’re driven to move forward. Under His power and for His glory. Let’s go.Our mission has been and continues to be God. Above all, we want to partner with Him in His redemptive work leading more people to know Him and discover the joy and hope in Him alone.For a movement to ignite or society to shift, missiologists talk about being focused on high-leveraged areas. In many Christian movements, this has meant reaching the “leaders of leaders.” That focus is beginning to shift. Today, small business owners are 9x more trusted than politicians and 2x more trusted than the Church.Fewer people are coming inside the walls of the Church for answers. Instead of being a problem, we see this as a time for recalibration. We envision a vibrant community of high-capacity business leaders solving the world’s greatest problems and faithfully caring for those around them—under God’s power and for His
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Untriggered with Amber Lia
15/08/2025 Duration: 27minAbout UnTriggered: 60 Days of Transformation for Moms Who Struggle with AngerAmber Lia’s deepest desire was to be a good mom. But frustrations and anger often undermined her mothering. She was overwhelmed and recurringly triggered. Along with anger, she felt shame and discouragement.But she was not alone. When she agreed to start an online group for moms with similar parenting triggers, she quickly discovered that thousands of moms felt just like her. Thank God He is able to restore weary hearts.In UnTriggered, Amber shares encouragement for every mom longing for freedom from anger and the self-condemnation that often accompanies it. This sixty-day devotional touches on heart issues like releasing comparison with other moms, becoming a results-free mom, resisting comparison of children, gaining confidence in listening to the Holy Spirit, embracing the gift of motherhood, and more. Packed with spiritual encouragement, UnTriggered also includes easy “put it into practice” steps.Your heavenly Father parents you
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Step Families of the Bible with Laura Petherbridge
08/08/2025 Duration: 30minAbout Stepfamilies of the Bible: Timeless Wisdom for Blended FamiliesBlending families isn't easy—but hope and guidance can be found in scripture. In Stepfamilies of the Bible blended family expert and stepmom, Laura Petherbridge offers heartfelt insights and solutions for navigating the complex emotions, relationships, and challenges of today’s blended families. Through inspiring true stories of God’s heroes from stepfamilies, discover practical tools to build unity, overcome complexities, foster love, and rely on faith during every step of the journey.This powerful healing resource is the entire blended family, not merely couples. It’s designed for anyone currently in—or related to—a blended family. Laura provides encouragement, wisdom, and God’s grace. Begin your journey today!Purchase a copy of Stepfamilies of the Bible: Timeless Wisdom for Blended Families here.Connect with Laura Petherbridgewebsite | Facebook | InstagramLaura Petherbridge serves couples and single adults with topics on spiritual gro
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How One Woman Revolutionized Modern Missions with Jordan Monson
18/07/2025 Duration: 43minAbout Katharine Barnwell: How One Woman Revolutionized Modern MissionsWhat if Mother Teresa or Billy Graham lived and worked — and nobody knew their names? What if one of the church’s most influential missionaries went almost unnoticed?Meet Katharine (Katy) Barnwell. Within Bible translation, she’s a legend. Outside of Bible translation, few have heard of her. But not even Billy Graham holds a candle to what God did through Katy.From hiding as a child from Nazi bombing raids, fleeing civil wars, and remaining calm under terrorist attacks and armed gunmen, to utterly revolutionizing every field she touched, Barnwell’s life proves there is no need to treat the missionary hall of fame as if its ranks are closed. On the contrary, her kingdom labor reveals that God is still in the business of raising up contemporary “greats” who are willing to face danger, go the distance, lift up God’s Word in unprecedented ways, and see the lost turn to Christ in droves. In fact, there may be no “great” in all of church history
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Get Your Kids in the Word with Trilla Newbell
11/07/2025 Duration: 34minAbout 52 Weeks in the Word: Student EditionA beautiful, accessible pathway through the New Testament for students.We know that the Bible is foundational and life-giving. But it can also be confusing and challenging—especially for kids. It can be hard to know how—or where—to start.Author of the bestselling 52 Weeks in the Word, Trillia Newbell brings an easy-to-follow student edition that takes kids from the book Matthew all the way through Revelation.Trillia describes herself as a “forever student,” and this edition is meant to help your student grow into a faithful, hopeful, Bible lover. Your kids will join her in the grand and thrilling adventure of growing in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ!Over 52 weeks, kids will have:Daily Scripture readingsDaily questions to help them think about what they’re readingA space for writing their own prayerA weekly lesson, activity, or reading to help them go deeper in their Bible readingA day of restKids will learn how to study God’s sacred Word. By the grace and po
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The After Party of the Empty Nest with Kate Battistelli
24/05/2025 Duration: 28minAbout The After Party of the Empty NestThe empty nest can be one of the toughest parts of parenting. It’s a holy, hard giving-back, a sacred release of our children into God’s care and their next chapter. But you, too, have a new chapter, and you can find peace as you transition from mom to empty nest mom and rediscover that mom is not your only name.Have you asked yourself:• Who am I now?• What is my purpose now that my children are gone?• What gifts and talents do I have to offer?• What should my priorities be?• How do I become something more than “Mom?”You’re not alone, mama. Among the tears and apprehension of this brand-new season or the joy and celebration that you finally have your house back, you can find a new purpose as one mothering era ends and another begins. You’ll discover your life is more than carpooling, laundry, and cries of “Where are my shoes?” And you’ll find freedom to act on the dreams you deferred while handling the responsibilities of raising your children.There is a second act, a fu
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Dead Sea Squirrels, Larry the Cucumber, and more with Mike Nawrocki
16/05/2025 Duration: 46minAbout Dead Sea SquirrelsMike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back, this time with some furry friends!In the first installment of this hilarious new chapter-book series, ten-year-old Michael and his friend Justin sneak into the Dead Sea caves near the archaeological dig where Michael’s dad is working. Michael finds two 2,000-year-old squirrels petrified in sea salt. Hijinks ensue as Michael tries to bring them back to the U. S., hidden in his backpack. What Michael thinks are just cool souvenirs may turn out to be something much more! The Dead Sea Squirrels series is humorous, fun, and filled with character-building lessons.The Dead Sea Squirrels series includes:Cute and quirky illustrations that will appeal to kidsFunny plot lines that can hook even the most reluctant readersPositive messages that promote biblical valuesAlso available in a 3-pack with Boy Meets Squirrels and Nutty Study BuddiesRead all 12 Dead Sea Squirrel books and stream the animated series today on Minno!Learn more about the series
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A Faith that Sticks with Leslie Nunnery
28/02/2025 Duration: 31minThe preteen years are hard for everyone—parents and kids! Learn how to navigate these years with grace and love.The preteen years can be perilous. More than ever kids are bombarded with messages that threaten their emotional health, spiritual growth, and faith. And while the market is flooded with resources for raising children, it’s remarkably scarce on help for navigating difficult preteen days. Parents can feel alone and at a loss as to how to connect with and guide their growing kids.In Faith that Sticks, Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery share five real-life discipleship building blocks for raising preteens. The book's five key areas—prayer, Bible reading, family relationships, conversation, and service—provide a clear roadmap for parents who feel overwhelmed or unequipped. Using personal stories and examples, Tricia and Leslie’s relatable experiences acknowledge that while the journey isn’t always easy, it’s always worth it. They offer creative and practical ideas and activities that parents, caregive
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Wonders of the Ocean Realm with Sherri Seligson
21/02/2025 Duration: 33minDive into the depths of the ocean and embark on a faith and science adventure through five fact-packed short stories of marine life for ages 8 to 12.From the sun-soaked tidepools of Hawaii to the wide expanse of the Atlantic waters, discover the wonders awaiting you in the ocean realm. Meet Astrid, the vibrant multi-colored sea star, Maximus, a powerful peacock mantis shrimp, Dexter, a clever mimic octopus, Wendell a massive humpback whale, and Luna, a mysterious deep-sea anglerfish. Journey through their realistic, captivating tales in five short stories where readers explore each ocean creature’s life cycle, habits, and environment. Plus, enjoy fascinating scientific truths about God’s incredible underwater world!Features include: Stunning, full-color interior artwork on every page. Five realistic stories of sea creatures life and life cycle. Ocean Notions―brief science facts explaining each creature’s habitat, body, or abilities. Undersea Understanding―short section highlighting God’s intentional design
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A Generational Approach to Financial Health with Dr. Paul Blake
14/02/2025 Duration: 35minDo you visit a doctor or dentist each year? Americans even visit their auto mechanic each year. Why not give the same attention to your family's financial health? Using the latest tips from the psychology of financial health, the Financial HEIRs book series will help each person in your family save up $100,000. The Genius Next Door is about the lost art of saving money, improving your financial health, and implementing Dr. Blake’s innovative idea to have young people live off their investment interest.Follow Pedro as he immigrates to America, marries Crystal … and they raise Junior. Short, humorous, and inspirational stories merge Dr. Blake’s innovations with the foundational principles during the past 50 years from numerous bestsellers. You will love the holistic approach to generational financial health … becoming the Genius Next Door!Get a copy ofGenius Next Door here!Learn more aboutGenius Next Doorand Connect with Dr. Paul Blake hereIf you are enjoying the show, I have a quick favor to ask! If you ha
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Bible Adventures with Valerie Ellis
07/02/2025 Duration: 31minValerie Ellis loves helping kids and parents connect with God and each other in the everyday moments. She is an author, speaker, and founder of Our Everyday Parables, an online resource with book reviews and ideas for families pursuing faith and compassion. A certified teacher with countless hours in children’s ministry, Valerie writes books that serve kids at the intersection of faith and fun. Her latest book is Let’s Go! Bible Adventures: Real Bible Stories for Kids Who Love Trains, Tractors, Ice Cream Trucks, and More! Valerie is a frequent speaker for The MomCo (formerly MOPS) and similar groups. She stays involved with her own local chapters of The MomCo, SCBWI, and the Texas Library Association as well. Valerie is also a nonprofit consultant, trainer, and grant writer in the Houston area, where she lives with her husband, Josh, and their two boys. An Ohio-born, Texas-raised TCU Horned Frog, Valerie loves live music, is obsessed with Big Bend National Park, and always has a good reason for not putting he
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Telling Your Story with Tricia Goyer and Becky Kopitzke
28/01/2025 Duration: 37minWell, hello, hello friends! I'm so excited about today's episode because I have my real-life friend, Becky Kopitzke, joining me. We're diving into all the things—writing, health, family, and following our God-given dreams. Becky is an author-turned-business coach who has a heart for helping others find their voice and share their message authentically. Whether you're an aspiring writer, a busy mom, or someone looking to balance faith and business, this conversation is for you. Get ready for an inspiring and practical chat full of encouragement, insights, and a whole lot of fun. Let’s dive in! It's time to tell your story! Join Tricia and Becky for StorySell, an exclusive four-week coaching experience for authors, coaches, and social sellers. Starting February 3, we'll guide you through the process of creating authentic, story-centered content that drives sales. In just 30 minutes a day, you'll learn exactly how to craft posts that connect with your audience and convert followers
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Adventure-Packed Biblical Fiction for Kids with Laurie Christine
29/11/2024 Duration: 34minAn ancient curse. An invisible dragon. A mysterious prophecy. Seth’s parents have secrets they won’t share with him. Why did the King kick them out of the garden and curse the land? And can the curse be broken? Finding answers to Seth’s questions will prove more dangerous than he imagined. Can he discover the truth before the dragon destroys him? Frank Peretti meets The Jesus Storybook Bible in this action-packed biblical fiction story that will inspire readers to identify lies of the dragon and to put their trust in the dragon slayer. Seth's story takes place in a post-fall world where ferocious beasts lurk in the darkness and thorns and thistles cover the land. When Seth learns of an ancient prophecy about the Chosen One, he sets off on a quest to find the one who will break the curse. But the evil dragon also has a mission—to deceive Seth and turn his heart from the King. On his quest for truth, Seth learns what it means to trust the King and to resist the lies of the evil dragon. Learn more about the seri
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How to Have Confidence in Your Calling with Shari Braendel
22/11/2024 Duration: 35minWe all want to know what looks best on us, especially if it means making our closets (and lives) a little more streamlined. While the idea has been around since the 80s, color analysis is making a major comeback, as can be seen all over TikTok. Over two decades ago, Shari Braendel took her passion for fashion and helping others and turned it into a thriving color analysis organization. With no formal business training, Shari has grown the company from 12 consultants to over 400 since 2010. As a woman of faith, Shari's business is based on the Biblical perspective of beauty and faith, making it different from other color analysis programs. Shari believes that we're all fearfully and wonderfully made, yet we're all created differently. No woman should ever feel less than beautiful because she doesn't have a particular body type. Shari and her team are dedicated to helping women love the body God gave them without making them feel inadequate. Shari is a color analysis queen and was one of the first 50 women in t
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Discovering Hope and Purpose While Loving Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences with Kari A. Baker
15/11/2024 Duration: 38min"When an earthquake occurs, the tectonic plates shift far beneath the surface, and they never go back to where they started." Kari Baker always loved a good plan. But when her only son Brady was diagnosed with autism in 2014, her plans for a typical parenting experience were shaken to the core. Her journey started with all the pain, uncertainty, and isolation that so many special needs parents encounter, but along the way she found faith, community, and joy in surrendering to God's design. Finding KIND is an account of Kari's initial awakening to Brady's neurological differences, the early years adapting to life as an autism mom, and later accepting and appreciating Brady for exactly who God made him to be. Ultimately, Kari's experiences as a KIND Mom offer practical suggestions for thriving when the best laid plans go awry. Anyone who knows and loves a kid with invisible neurological differences or who is exploring faith in the midst of life's challenges will find hope and encouragement in Kari's story. Purc
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Finding Joy as You Read and Prayer through the Bible with Janet McHenry
08/11/2024 Duration: 32minJump joyfully into your daily time with God! Become more intentional with your time spent in God’s Word and dive deeper into your relationship with Him with overwhelming joy, boldness, and thanksgiving. Through 365 daily devotions that lead you from Genesis to Revelation, well-known author and speaker Janet Holm McHenry shares the truths she’s learned about God, His promises to those who love Him, and the joy you too can find in your salvation. Having read through the entire Bible each year for more than 20 years, Janet’s wise insights invite you to step confidently in your faith as you dedicate a part of each day to studying the Word. Each devotion includes a focus verse, Scripture-based prayer, and an optional read-through-the-Bible-in-a-year plan to help you jumpstart your time with the Lord. Purchase a copy of Looking Up! More about Janet McHenry Often described as a life juggler, upon graduation with a degree in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, Janet McHenry worked as a newspaper
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Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens with Amy Betters-Midtvedt
18/10/2024 Duration: 39minAs a mom with five kids ages twelve to twenty-two living at home, Amy Betters-Midtvedt found that parenting teens challenged everything she thought it meant to be a “good” mom. But in the unraveling came the building of something new and more beautiful than she could have imagined: an incredible sense of love, hope, joy, and relationship—even in the mess.You'll Make It (and They Will Too) is as much about navigating the minefields of anxiety and mental health as it is setting curfews, convincing kids to bring their dishes back to the kitchen, and deciding whose turn it is to have the car keys. It’s about dancing in the kitchen with soon-to-be adult kids who are taller than you. It’s making appointments with a therapist and a college admissions counselor in the same week. It’s helping your kids cling to faith even as they reject the pew on Sunday mornings.Through stories steeped in hope and prayer of both her professional and personal parenting journey, Amy shares:• words of comfort for when you feel alone, to