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Episode 74 with Greg Bogdan On today's show Jen has a conversation with Greg Bogdan with Vantage Infinite Perspectives on how Christian run businesses can and should use their gifts to reach the world for Jesus. Some of the things they touch on during the show are: -What would our world look like today if all Christians took their calling to evangelize this world seriously? -How can Christian business owners use their influence to change society? -Why are people responding in other countries to the Gospel message in such a different way than what we see in America? - What more can we be doing to change our culture and current the current worldview of what it means to be a Christian in the 21st century? You can contact Greg and his team here. #AllThingsGospel #VantageInfinitePerspective #1mproject #BiblicalWorldView #RadicalLove #MovedToAction #Evangelism #Business #Theology #EngageYourWorld #Gospel #WhatIsTheGospel #TVEvangelism #TestimonyandStory #ALightToTheNations Find Greg Online: Website Instagram Facebook A Light For The Nations

Episode 73 with Matt Schmidt During this episode Matt Schmidt with Engage 360 and Jen have a conversation about what the Gospel means. Matt lays out 4 basic components to historical Christianity. From there, they talk about how Christians can use these components to unite and stand tall together. You can grab the Engage 360 Curriculum here.   #AllThingsGospel #Engage360m #1mproject #RadicalLove #MovedToAction #Evangelism #Apologetics #Theology #EngageYourWorld #Gospel #WhatIsTheGospel Find Matt Online: Website Instagram Facebook

Episode 72 with Dominic Done Although we may not always feel free to admit it, most of us have been through a season of doubt a time or two. It's usually during these kinds of seasons where our deepest longings are revealed to us. Jen and Dominic have a conversation about the following questions and we think you'll enjoy listening in. Why are so many people falling away from their faith? Why don't we feel safe to admit we have doubts about the Bible or even doubts about God? What can we do differently to help people who are navigating through a season of doubt? #AllThingsGospel #PursuingFaith #1mproject #RadicalLove #MovedToAction #Evangelism #Apologetics #Theology #WhenFaithFails #Doubt Find Dominic Online: Website Instagram Facebook

Episode 71 with Matt Schmidt During this episode Matt Schmidt with Engage 360 and Jen have a conversation about how Christians should view death. Since dying is a reality for all of us, why do we fear it so much? How has Covid-19 heightened our fears and prevented us from facing reality? How should Christians handle this subject and what opportunities are in front of us right now surrounding this subject? Tune in to join our conversation about this timely topic. You can grab the Engage 360 Curriculum here.   You can listen to Matt's sermon titled: "Death - The Great Paradox" here. #AllThingsGospel #Engage360m #1mproject #RadicalLove #MovedToAction #Evangelism #Apologetics #Theology #EngageYourWorld #Death #FearingDeath Find Matt Online: Website Instagram Facebook

Episode 70 with Matt Schmidt On this episode Matt Schmidt with Engage 360 Ministries and Jen have a conversation about the importance of engaging Apologetics with everyday Evangelism. With the cultural moment shifting almost daily, this is a timely conversation about the importance of Christians understanding how to best share the Gospel. You can grab the Engage 360 Curriculum here.   #AllThingsGospel #Engage360m #1mproject #RadicalLove #MovedToAction #Evangelism #Apologetics #Theology #EngageYourWorld Find Matt Online: Website Instagram Facebook  

Episode 69 with Rebecca Dotson George Rebecca Dotson George shares about how her mother being diagnosed with cancer became a defining season in her journey. Tune in to hear how this propelled her into her ministry called, Do The Thing Movement. #DoTheThingMovement #Dogmom #Cancer #Enneagram3 Find Rebecca Online: Website Instagram Facebook    

Episode 68 with Carmen Meurer Carmen Meurer may not understand why some of the things have happened to her life but she is committed to allowing God to get all of the Glory for what she goes through. On today's show Carmen shares her story about being raised in a divorced home, finding discontentment with women's church ministries, and even some of her current challenges with parenting her adult child. As you tune in, you'll be inspired by this pioneering gem whose devoted to making an impact everyday. #Photography #LakeshoreLegacy #CampGeneva #Divorce #PropelWomen #PassionConfernce Find Carmen Online: Instagram Facebook Carmen Mentions: Propel Women Holland Chapter  Passion Conference   Inspiring words from Carmen: "Just do the next right thing that is in front of you"

Episode 67 with Jess Ronne Imagine being a 33 year old woman with four children, one with special needs, and just losing your husband to a battle with cancer. That is the story Jess Ronne shares with us today. In spite of all of the hard things that Jess has endured, there's a story of beauty to be found. Listen today while she shares her story and how she felt called to start, The Lucas Project, which is a non-profit focused on providing recognition, resources, and respite to Caregivers. #TheLucasProject #SpecialNeeds #CareGivers #Widowhood #SingleMom #Blissdom Find Jess Online: Instagram Facebook Jess Mentions: The Lucas Project Jess' blog - Jess plus the mess Inspiring words from Jess: "Stay in the moment and stay beside the Savior"

Episode 66 with Jen Brazeal Jen may have had a seemingly blissful childhood, but she still had to figure out some things on her own. While on her faith journey, Jen admits that she is still discovering how to find her way and offers listeners some things she's picked up along the way.   #TheUnhurriedLifePodcast #RaisingKiddos #WorkingMom #AtHomeMom #Faith #Blissdom Find Jen Online: Instagram Website Facebook Unhurried Life Podcast Jen Mentions: Mother's Day Out Lean In Inspiring words from Jen: "I wasn't really in a stage where I could truly assess myself because I was too busy comparing myself to other people"

Episode 65 with Corine Sandifer Corine had a lot on her shoulders as a young girl living in Texas. When her parents went through a divorce, she became the only English speaking person in her home. She learned early on how to be the main translator for her mother and grandmother and shares how this challenge helped shaped her to become the strong woman she is today. Corine is a Career & Life Coach, Speaker, and fellow Podcaster and I know that you'll be so inspired to hear her faith story. #control #FCA #RisingStories #faith #immigration #Blissdom #discipleship #leanin #lifecoach #divorce #discrimination #minority Find Corine Online: Instagram Youtube Facebook Rising Stories Podcast Corine Mentions: Fellowship of Christian Athletes Lean In Inspiring words from Corine: "It's not bragging if it's the truth"

Episode 64 with Michelle Myers Michelle Myers jumps right into our conversation on the show today talking about the eating disorder she struggled with as a young woman trying to find purpose. Today, Michelle is the founder of an organization called She Works His Way. You will be so inspired to hear how Michelle went from being an wounded and insecure young woman to the strong and confident business woman she is today. #control #sheworkshisway #anorexia #faith #balance #workaholic #surrender Find Michelle Online: Instagram  Instagram - She Works His Way Facebook Website Michelle Mentions: She Works His Way Website Inspiring words from Michelle: "We were never called to have balanced lives, we were called to have surrendered lives"

Episode 63 with Chelsey DeMatteis Despite Chelsey DeMatteis rebellious behavior as a young woman, she still loved Jesus. She just needed to encounter His marvelous love in powerful way so that she could be pushed further into her purpose. After a car wreck from her own doing, Chelsey sat on the side of the road and was approached by a woman who felt a lot like Jesus. Tune in today to hear about this story and more of Chelsey's story on today's show. #Crosswalk #iBelieve #LivingWithLess #faith #balance #mentor #Columbus Find Chelsey Online: Instagram Facebook Website Chelsey Mentions: Living With Less Podcast i Believe Crosswalk Inspiring words from Chelsey: "God loves you where you are but too much to leave you unchanged"  

Episode 62 with Ben Worth Ben grew up in a wonderful Christian home where he was loved and carefully nurtured, but that wasn't enough to save him from being exposed to pornography at a young age. The nature of this confusing exposure left a huge impact on his life and his ability to discern his true identity in Christ. Listen in today to hear how God led Ben to freedom from his porn addiction and what steps he's taken to be an overcomer. #pornography #therapy #repentance #accountability #forgiveness #balance #change #bethelchurch #identity #innerbelief Find Ben Online: Facebook Ben Mentions: Kingdom Life Church Inspiring words from Ben: "The Holy Spirit is never worn down from temptation"    

Episode 61 with Joe Garza Joe Garza's home life was falling apart as a teenage boy which sent him down a destructive road. That's when he decided to join the Marines at just 18 years old. It wasn't until several years later, and after suffering through his own divorce, that he found himself sitting in a church pew feeling the presence of God. Now, Joe sits down to share his faith story and how God is leading him to unite Christians in our community. #accountability #christiansunite #livinglifechurch #disciple #faith Find Joe Online: Facebook Joe Mentions: Christians Unite Facebook Page Inspiring words from Joe: "If we could get 50 churches to unite, we could make a big impact in our community"    

Episode 60 with a blended tribe Have you sat down and asked your kiddos how they are feeling about the Coronavirus? On today's show, Jen interviews her 4 "littles" about this topic. We want to encourage you to grab your kids to join you while you tune in and listen to this episode. #blendedtribe #coronavirus #noschool #faith #psalm91 Hope: "God is telling us to praise Him for even the bad things."

Episode 59 with Sandy Cooper Sandy Cooper was mentored by her older brothers and coached into becoming a Bible teacher during her college years. With that same momentum, she continued to use every platform possible to share her faith and the things God has taught her with her journey in life. #Biblestudy #blogger #womensministry #disciple #faith #balance #Bibleteacher #losingachild #thebalancedmomcast #losingachild Find Sandy Online: Instagram Website Sandy Mentions: The Balanced Momcast Inspiring words from Sandy: "The key to living with wholeness is to not focus on the fruit but only on Jesus"    

Episode 58 with Psychiatrist Amber Shull Amber grew up in Muskegon Heights being raised by a single mother, and with her grandfather living next door. She faced many setbacks but saw each of them as an opportunity for growth. Amber shares how God used her to expose corruption, try a new career hat, and extend grace to those suffering with any form of mental illness. #surrender #womenleader #divorce #splitfamily#overcomer #curruption #muskegonheights #mentalhealth #faith #esthermoment #positionedforpurpose #psychiatist #physicianassistant Find Amber Online: Facebook Amber Mentions: Harbour Towne Health Inspiring words from Amber: "It is so rewarding when your patients come into your office and say thank you for helping save my life"

Episode 57 with Anna Rivera-Rankin Anna Rivera-Rankin became became a teen mom at just fifteen years old and chose to let that be her defining moment for change. Anna shares about being raised around gangs, moving and starting a new life for herself, the hardships of not having a safe childhood, surrounding herself with mentors, and her passion to encourage women. You will be so inspired by hearing Anna's story that you'll want to pass it along to all of your friends. #recruiter #pioneer #balance #survivor #overcomer #collaboration #highschool #youngparent #propel #ganglife #teenmom #HollandPropel Find Anna Online: Facebook Instagram Holland Propel Chapter on Facebook Anna Mentions: Propel Women Inspiring words from Anna: "My biggest ministry started in the breakroom"

Episode 56 with Josh DeHaan Josh DeHaan reflects on the lack he experienced in his own life during his adolescent years when it came to spiritual guidance and direction for the hard things in life. On today's show he shares about why it was so natural for him to say yes when he felt called to invest in the lives of teens through  Young Life Ministries. Today Josh works as the Area Director for Young Life on the Lakeshore. #YoungLife #LakeshoreYoungLife #Teens #balance #geocaching #nf #collaboration#psalms23 #highschool #middleschool #mentor #disciple #youth #bridge #community Find Josh Online: Facebook Instagram Lakeshore Young Life Josh Mentions: Geocaching Favorite Song (Psalm 23) - I am not alone by People and Songs Favorite Book In the name of Jesus by Henri Nouwen Inspiring words from Josh: "Schools are made better when they have students who become awakened to their true identity and gifting"

Episode 55 with Katy McCown Katy McCown could not have known the adventure that awaited her when she married Luke, her NFL quarterback sweetheart. Six kids later, several moves across the country, and countless new communities would prove to shape her into the dynamic leader she is today. Katy sits down with me and shares her heart for her family, the local church, and a women's ministry she founded called She Laughs. #mind #body #spirit #wholeness #balance #football #nflwife #travel #twin #lonliness #pain #surrender #homeschooling #women #teaching #community #shelaughs #proverbs31 Find Katy Online: Facebook She Laughs Ministries Proverbs 31 Ministry Katy Mentions: She's married to Luke McCown. She loves coffee! Her car is never clean. She and Luke have 6 kids and none of them are twins. Favorite Song Nobody by Casting Crown First by Lauren Daigle Favorite Book Fervent by Priscella Shirer Favorite Hobbies Being Outdoors Interesting Fact Katy has an identical twin sister. Inspiring words from Katy: "It was faithfulness of just being present with where God put me and Him working in the middle of all of it"