Kathie Lee Gifford is on the podcast today, and you’re going to love this conversation. We talk about how the ancient stories from the Bible continue to offer life, hope, and direction for today.

She creates a compelling case for the God of the Bible by merging the ancient with the modern, giving you some historical and cultural insights that will open your eyes—and your heart—to see God and the Bible as never before.

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Peace is not passive, my friend, peace is a practice. When you take in all the grace available to you and let go of what is outside your control, you'll discover peace regardless of your circumstances. All it takes is practice!

Today, author, poet, and artist Morgan Harper Nichols invites you to become a peacemaker in your own life, starting right where you are. It’s time to let go of regret over the past, drop that fear of the future, and face life with the calm confidence God intended.

So, let peace like a river begin to flow in your life!

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In a culture that’s obsessed with love and romance, why are there so many women not enjoying satisfying, long-term relationships?

Today you’ll hear from Girl Defined Ministries co-founder, Bethany Beal, who will unpack God's original design for romance. She’ll address today’s popular hook-up culture, common dating mistakes, appropriate physical boundaries, and if it’s possible to experience your own happily ever after.

So, if you’re single, single again, or wanting to encourage a single woman in your life, you’ll appreciate this Christ-centered perspective for the modern woman.

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You may have heard Katy Nichole's song, “In Jesus Name (God of Possible),” but what you may not realize is the painful story behind this beautiful song.

Katy found herself in a season of suffering as she battled chronic pain, feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, depression, and even contemplation of suicide. In her struggle, she became angry with God, but that’s when He reminded her that He is faithful.

God renewed her hope as she cried out to Him, and He gave her the words of this song as an encouragement to her own spirit. But now, she shares these words as an encouragement to you too!

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Lots of women feel lost in their marriages. They don't know what to do with their disappointment, when to ask for help, or what it looks like to let go of the need to control. And then there’s the s-word … submission! How are we supposed to go about that?

Well today, psychologist Dr. Juli Slattery gently guides us in seeing how a woman’s attempt to manage or fix the messiness of marriage may actually undermine the very connection she wants to build. You'll learn about the surprising power a woman holds in a relationship and how you can use this power well in your marriage.

We’re tackling the hard stuff on the podcast today, so get ready for some straight talk to the sisters!

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There was one more thing I wanted you to hear in my conversation with Dr. Juli Slattery about submission and power in marriages. It's super practical about how to manage differing opinions and responsibilities in a relationship, and it’s just too good to miss!

So, if you’ve ever wondered who should do what in a marriage—or if you’ve ever felt underappreciated in your role—then you’ll want to listen in to Juli’s last bit of insight.

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On this Good Life episode, I’m taking you to my room of peace—my office! This is where I write, research, think, pray, and ponder what the Lord has been teaching me.

Even though I can’t see it with my eyes, it matters to me what’s in it because it reminds me of the good life God has given me. And this audio tour just might inspire you to do the same thing—perhaps with a room in your home—but primarily in your heart.

So, take a deep breath, relax, and as you take in the sights and sounds of your surroundings, filter them through the lens of God’s goodness.

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Three years ago, Shauna Niequist, her husband, and two sons moved from the midwest to an 825-square-foot apartment in Manhattan. Adjustment to their new big-city life was difficult, so what started as a family mantra, “I guess I haven’t learned that yet,” became the permission and freedom she desperately needed to relearn how life could be.

Shauna joins us today and shares how to keep going, live lightly, and find healing in the face of major life transitions—no matter what they are. She’ll teach you the first steps to uncluttering your heart and will help you see that it’s okay to say, “I don’t know!”

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This is another Good Life episode where I share with you moments and memories that make me smile—moments from my good life!

In these audio pictures, you’ll hear what power, beauty, and gratefulness sound like. You’ll hear the sounds of summer and the sweetness of a child. You’ll hear peace in the midst of chaos, and trust through the unknown.

Sister, these are the sounds of the good life.

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Do you long to see hurts healed, wrongs corrected, and distrust replaced with trust in each other? The good news is that the Bible has a lot to say about how to heal what divides us.

Author and pastor, Derwin Gray, joins us on the podcast and walks us through Scripture, showing how God—from the beginning—envisioned a reconciled multiethnic family that reflected His beauty through diversity in the world. But is it possible for us to experience this kind of unity today?

Derwin and I discuss how we can help heal our racial divide, and you’ll appreciate his honest approach, biblical wisdom, and practical insights on this sensitive topic.

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