A Faithful God Podcast with Tammy Rotzoll

In episode #11 of A Faithful God Podcast, Tammy sits down with Tina Forrestel from PB & Just Exhausted.

In today's show, Tina shares what living in the sandwich generation looks like for she and her family.

Tina talks about the joys and trials of raising a child with Sensory Processing Disorder and some of the mistakes she's made in that journey. She also tells us what it looked like to walk through forgiving herself and the freedom she found in it.

Tina also shares what it was like for her to grow up as a Chinese woman in America and the journey that brought her back around to learning how much her mother truly loved her.

Though Tina's story has some really hard times, it also has so much redemption and beauty and I can't wait to share it with you!

Favorite quotes from today's show:

"Tell the story of the mountain you climbed. Your words can become a page in someone else's survival guide."

"It's painful to look back and think, that was my best?"

"Be thankful for something you wouldn't ordinarily be thankful for."

"When you feel gratitude, there's so little room for negativity."

"The beauty of being so strong in your faith is that we learn to respond and not to react."

Links mentioned in the episode:

How to Schedule Your Day to Be More Productive

Monthly Scripture Challenges

Morning Meditation with Maria Gullo 

10 Secrets to Becoming a Worry-Free Mom

Mommy Monster Post from Tina

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In episode #10 of A Faithful God Podcast, Tammy sits down with long time friend, Kelly Johnston.

In today's show, Kelly and I talk parenting, marriage and holding onto God even when we don't understand why things are happening. 

Kelly shares three different times that God made himself apparent in her life and how being obedient to what He's asked her to do, though at times it's been difficult, she hasn't regretted a single moment of trusting in Him.

You are going to love my conversation with Kelly. Her love for Jesus is contagious and she shares so much biblical wisdom with us. In fact, you may want just want to grab a pen and some paper and take a few notes!

Favorite quotes from Kelly today:

"I just think that in our world, we've got to raise our children to be givers."

"We've got to raise children to be successful adults."

"No life goes without hurdles, and you need to have something to hold onto."

"Life is not a dress rehearsal. This is all you got."

"I wake up and say, 'God use me for your good today."

Links mentioned in the episode:

Focus on the Family

Charles Stanley

Leanne Morgan

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In today's show, I sit down with Quina Porter as she shares her journey through divorce, bipolar disorder, and what it was like to have suicidal thoughts.

Quina shares how shortly after being married, she knew something was wrong; but because she believes so fully in the sanctification of marriage, she leaned into God to do what she could to make it work.

She tells us how after being diagnosed with depression, she was prescribed a combination of medications that unbeknownst to her, were only supposed to be taken temporarily. Quina fell into a depression so deep, thoughts of suicide began to creep in, while her friends and family came together to be on suicide watch.

Quina remembers how angry she was at God that she didn't get to choose whether or not she existed. She states that the only thing that kept her from taking her life, is that she didn't want her family and husband to have to deal with what she did, especially if she didn't succeed.

She shares what a relief it was to finally receive a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. She felt validated for the first time in her life, and it was in this time that she finally began to heal.

You're going to love my conversation with Quina as she shares how even in the pain, she could hear God asking, "Do you trust me?"

I love that there is no shame in her diagnosis (nor should there be) and how Quina has allowed God to use her story to encourage others in a time when they feel all hope is lost.

It's been a pleasure getting to know her and I have no doubt you're going to love her just as much as I do!

"When you are suicidal and don't realize it, the thoughts are so slippery. They just slide right by and it's just enough that you go, 'huh, that's an option?"

"I would have had to remember that I squandered a gift of life."

"This experience told me what kind of person I am and how valued I was because of how many people came to help me."

"I never knew that I could be loved like this."

"Faith and fear can not exist at the same time, in the same place."

Mentioned in Today's Show

The Power of the Praying Wife The Hiding Place

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We're turning the tables in episode #8 of A Faithful God Podcast as my friend and life accountability partner, Timberley Gray of Living Our Priorities, asks me the hard questions about trusting God through a chronic illness.

In today's show, I share my difficult journey through a chronic illness and the pain and hurt it left in its path.

I discuss how my husband and I were not on the same page and couldn't agree on the best way to walk it out. Instead of working together to make this new life work, we wound up on opposite sides of the road, fighting against each other.

I no longer recognized the person I'd become and felt the searing pain of being a person that could no longer be relied on.

I open up about my rebellion against God when it came to our finances, how I chose to deal with it and what it looks like since He forced me to take action and come together as husband and wife. (If only I'd listened to God sooner!)

My walk through this chronic illness has been anything but perfect, but through it all, I've learned to lean into God and trust Him to supply my every emotional and physical need.

And that's when I finally began to feel a peace that no circumstance could ever take away!

Join Timberley and I as we talk about the hard lessons in learning how to trust and serve God through a chronic illness.

"I thought I was protecting my husband from more stress, but now I see it was just another excuse to not deal with the pain"

"Don't pray and tell God how to do his job."

"We don't realize God is all we need until God is all we have."

"There is no testimony without a test."

Mentioned in Today's Show

Jesus Calling Devotional

Jesus Always Devotional

Elite Blog Academy

The Love Challenge

David Rio Ora Spiced Chai

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In today's episode, I sit down with one of my favorite people in the world, my youngest, Spencer Rotzoll, as we share his journey through trusting God in disappointment.

After being told he'd never play football again, Spencer knew that no matter what happened, God had a plan for his life. 

He shares how after making a bad decision from a night of "fun," God used the time to help him mature and put Spencer back on track. 

Part of Spencer's journey included being diagnosed with ADHD.

He shares what life was like for him before his diagnosis and the two things he found that helped him focus and start living life with purpose and drive. In fact, in the episode, he states that after applying these two things, "I started doing better in every area of my life!"

And spoiler alert!!! Spencer shares a secret that he had never told my husband and I. I have to admit, I needed a moment to process that one!

Whether you've experienced disappointment while going after your dreams, or you know someone with ADHD and focus issues, you're going to love my conversation with Spencer!

Mentioned in Today's Show

ADHD

Week-At-A-Glance Academic Planner

Living Well Planner

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In today's episode, I sit down with my friend, Christy Lynn Beck from Zyia Active, as she shares her journey through depression.

After losing her brother in-law to a heart attack, moving to a new city and giving up her career to stay at home with her three adorable kiddos so her husband could spread his wings, she lost who she was and was thrown into a depression she couldn't understand.

You're going to love my conversation with Christy Lynn as she shares how even in the tears and uncertainty, she still chose to trust God and knew that he had a plan for her.

I love how Christy Lynn has allowed God to use her story to lift others up and it's been a pleasure watching her use the gifts God's given her to help women all over the world find their passion and live a life they can be proud of.

Christy Lynn is a lover of life and I know you're going to love her just as much as I do!

"I had such a sense of peace in the middle of such a depression."

"I lost it all to give my husband everything he'd been working so hard and dreaming of."

"I did know that God would take care of me and that was my saving grace."

"My lowest points in my new adventure are when I'm not putting God first."

"Get comfortable being uncomfortable."

Mentioned in Today's Show

Zyia Active

Finding Peace in the Mess Devotional

Finding Peace in the Mess Facebook Page

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In episode 5 of A Faithful God Podcast, I sit down with friend, Jennifer Lane from The Cancer Bomb, to share her story of how cancer exploded into her family.

In just four short years, Jennifer had seven family members diagnosed with cancer, some who've gone home to be with the Lord, and others who have made it through and are cancer free.

Jennifer shares that when her father was diagnosed, they made a bucket list and were able to cross everything off that list and even went on to complete a second one before she lost her father!

I'm grateful to Jennifer for her vulnerability and honesty and how she found that through it all, her relationship with God grew stronger. 

When she and her family were looking for resources to help them navigate all the doctor's visits, there was nothing to be found, so she set out to create a binder that would help patients and families beat the overwhelm of cancer. 

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In today's episode, my guest is Ali from Chronic Illness Warrior Life.

Ali shares her journey of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

She explains how she was hospitalized after her first manic episode and that her first memory was waking up in the hospital 10 days later.

Ali shares what it was like as she and her family navigated this new chronic illness.

You're going to love my conversation with Ali today. What drew me to her was throughout her story, she continues to point to God and has trusted that He's had a plan for her all along.

Ali explains mania to us and why so often, patients with bipolar stop taking their meds, and how difficult it is for them.

She gives us crucial information on how to look for signs of mania and bipolar episodes and what patients can do to help remain stable and prevent another episode from occurring.

Ali also gives friends and family members of bipolar patients valuable information on how we can walk beside them and provide the support they need.

"I remember thinking, "Okay Lord, this is just one more thing you want me to add to my platform and talk about and raise awareness for."

"My first thought wasn't to be ashamed."

"I really do believe there's a treasure on the other side of every trial."

"I remember one of my first thoughts after waking up in the hospital was thank you, Lord, for giving me, my four kids."

"I think God had this in store, not just in ways that He thinks I may help people, but in helping me get through life."

National Alliance of Mental Illness

Mental Health Resources from Chronic Illness Warrior Life

The Mighty

Fear Assessment

Do It Scared

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In episode #2 of A Faithful God Podcast, Tammy sits down with Abby Rike Rockenbaugh from Rock t.His Revival.

In today's episode, Abby takes us back to 2006 and the night she lost her family in a fatal car crash. She shares her struggles and the fight to survive in the days and months following the accident. 

Abby tells us how she wound up on a season of The Biggest Loser and how God used that platform to show His glory.

She shares how God wooed her back to Him after a season of rebellion and what it looked like for her to take that journey and discover the Bible from an entirely new perspective. 

You are going to love my conversation with Abby. Her love for Jesus is contagious and she shares so much biblical wisdom with us. In fact, you may want to grab some pen and paper and take some notes!

Favorite quotes from Abby today:

"When I started reading the Bible from the perspective of who God is, not how he could serve me, then everything changed."

"God is a God of order, precision. He is perfect, he is holy and it is never chaotic."

"It is more critical now more than ever that you know who God is and what His word says, not what the world says."

"God is sovereign, He is still in control, He is not surprised, and I will rest in that."

Links mentioned in the episode:

Life Application Study Bible NLT The Last Sin Eater - Francine Rivers Lineage of Grace - Francine Rivers Free 5-Day Prayer Challenge Working It Out - A Journey of Love, Loss & Hope (Abby's book)

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In the very first episode of A Faithful God Podcast, Tammy sits down with friend and life accountability partner, Timberley Gray from Living Our Priorities.

Timberley is co-pastor and co-blogger with her husband Andre' at Living Our Priorities where they teach others how to live within the Priorities of God.

In today's episode, Timberley speaks candidly about a time in her marriage when she and Andre' were struggling and how they found a Christian couple to walk alongside and mentor them. They quickly learned that though they said God was #1 in their life, they weren't living that way.

Timberley goes on to share how they lost everything in the market crash and had to file bankruptcy. She shares their struggles in this season of their life and what they learned.

You're going to love my conversation with Timberley. Her love of God and His priorities is contagious and you'll want to listen to her all day long!

Favorite quotes from Timberley today:

"True joy comes from what we know, not how we feel or our circumstances."

"We're not fearful about right now (speaking of the pandemic) because we've learned to depend on Him for our daily bread."

Links mentioned in the episode:

Timberley's War Room

Family Budget Binder

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