Imagine living in a place you love, in a community you adore, when you are told suddenly one day you can’t live there anymore. You are ushered out in a matter of days. That is what happened to Melissa Robinson and her family when they were working as field workers for a sending organization on a small island. The new government decided they were no longer welcome.

Chris and Melissa Robinson and their three boys now live and work in Latvia. It is an interesting, exciting place that we don’t often hear about in the USA. Melissa has used her gift of playing guitar and singing Latvian music to invite their community members to attend house music concerts in their home. She shares the gospel in song and finds open doors for sharing Christ through music. She also volunteers for Lighthouse Latvia- an organization that cares for people who have aged out of their school system. Additionally, Melissa and two of her friends have collaborated to create a podcast together called "It’s Tea Time Somewhere". The Robinson family has a story of faithfulness even when questioning what is happening. It’s very applicable to all of us.

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Happy 2024! We are so excited to start this new year with you all. We are ready to see what stories God will bring to us! We are beginning this year with Niki White.

Niki’s story has many turns in it and God has carried her through a lot. She has been through divorce, domestic violence, and the loss of a child. Even still, she tells us that fear is a tool of the enemy.

Niki is in a blended family and has four children. She works for Tulsa Tech teaching Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy. She is also a scuba instructor! Niki sings at Victory Christian Church and has trusted Jesus through all of life.

Niki shared her story with honesty. She tells us, "You don’t have to understand; His ways are higher." We are honored to have her share with us.

Psalm 64:2,5,8

Luke 8:41-56

13-Part Series: "Fear," by Keith Moore

Flcbranson.org

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This story today is so precious! We are excited to welcome Lori Beth Fowble! Lori Beth is married to Arin and, between them, they have four children.

Lori Beth teaches us what it means to have the audacity to hope again! After going through a devastating divorce that rocked her world, she eventually reconnected with an old friend who helped spark that hope. She shares her heart openly and is vulnerable about not wanting to walk through this pain, but understanding that Jesus also had to walk through pain He didn't necessarily want to walk through. If God never wastes our pain, then we shouldn't either.

She is a great example of "holding the lantern" for others going through similar burdens in which we can use our experiences to help. You don't always move on from things, but you move forward. You are going to be encouraged by her words.

Genesis 50:20

Hebrews 4:15

Defender- by Upperroom

Living Hope- by Bethany Wohrle

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April Brown and her family have spent many years reaching people overseas for the gospel! They spent a lot of time in the Czech Republic before moving to Italy. April and her husband, Steve, have been married for 25 years and have four kids, and they are missionaries with the International Mission Board.

A few of their children are attending college in the United States. Imagine being in another country and getting a call that one of them was in a horrible car accident in California. That is what happened to them. They had to really trust that God was in control, no matter what.

This story has a happy ending and there were wonderful people who stepped in to help their daughter until they could get there. The way these events took place is truly miraculous; their daughter Chloe was covered in protection. April tells us that God is faithful, always, even in the valleys.

Isaiah 64:4

Isaiah 41:10, 13

W3: Women, Worldview, and the Word by Iva G. May

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We have been up and running on this show for five years now, and this is our official 5th anniversary episode! To commemorate this, we invited two very special guests (for the third time), Chris Wall and Shaun McCormick! [We have a lively debate over how many times they have appeared on our show, and guess who was right?! :) ].

Friends, I don't even know what to say about this episode! We are all over the place, but it was a good time. We have a lot of discussion about raising adult children and being empty nesters, as well as the importance of cultivating marriage and still pursuing our kid's hearts.

Psalm 119:105

Matthew 6

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It’s been five years, y’all, so who better to talk to than our very first guest, Amber Hudler! She’s such a joy to talk to, and she shares so much wisdom. We laughed and cried together in this conversation!

Amber has been married to her husband, Matt, for 21 years, and they have three kids. She is the Children’s Minister for First Baptist Church of Owasso and does a phenomenal job! She has a heart for meeting people where they are and sharing the love of Christ with them.

This episode is so full of information and wise counsel. She will share what got her into ministry, and the things she has learned on her journey. You will love her!

Acts 4

Matthew 10

It’s Always Been You- Phil Wickham

Wait on You- Elevation Worship and Maverick City

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Addiction is a difficult road for those in it and those around it. This reality is something with which Misti Marley is very familiar. Addiction greatly affects everyone involved.

Misti has been married to her husband for 23 years. They have three boys, and both of them work for Rejoice Schools. They are dedicated to their family and their students.

When Misti was growing up, her mother began struggling with addiction issues that she hid from Misti until her teen years. Her mother's addiction took them both down a path they did not see coming. After many rehabs and “two steps forward, one step backward”, her mother is currently sober, doing well, and they have a strong bond as mother and daughter. Misti shares a lot of information for those in the heartbreaking grip of addiction and for those who love them.

2 Timothy 1:7

Philippians 4:4-7

Romans 15:13

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Amber Sander has a beautiful family with three children. She and her husband, Joe, have been married for twelve years. They are raising Evelyn, Dahl, and Sylvia.

Sylvia was born with a rare complication of having no arms and short femurs of different lengths. This was discovered during ultrasounds and created some anxiety of what life would look like for her. However, Sylvia is a beautiful and creative almost-five-year-old now! She is thriving with help from The Little Lighthouse School and much support from her family. Amber says it is our job as parents to nurture the mind, heart, and soul of our children. This conversation is a great reminder of God's sovereignty in every situation, and how sweet it is to trust in Him no matter what. You will love hearing her story!

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To know Jenny Tooley is to love her! Jenny is one of the funniest, most genuine people you will ever meet. She is full of laughter and always up for a good dress-up theme day. She is the ultimate youth worker!

Jenny and John have three children: Cody, Kyle, and Lindsey. When Lindsey was in high school, she had a strange thing happen physically. She started limping and having pains that did not have an explanation. After several doctor and specialist visits, they finally realized she had CIDP, an autoimmune disease.

Lindsey went through a lot of turmoil throughout the rest of her high school years often having to get IVIG blood treatments. However, they had many "God-experiences" in this journey, including a visit from possible angels! The story you'll hear in this episode reminds us that our help comes from the Lord, especially in seasons of trouble and trial. God is good, all the time.

Deuteronomy 31:8

Proverbs 3:27

Exodus 14:14

Psalm 46:10

Psalm 121

Isaiah 41:10

Mercy Me- "Even If"

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Tammy Jensen and her husband, John, have been married for 29 years and were high school sweethearts. They have been through lots of ups and downs together. They have three children, Mac, Malcom, and Hannah.

Their daughter, Hannah, has a special story. She was diagnosed with both Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome and Dandy Walker Syndrome. These syndromes caused her to have needs that will require care throughout her lifetime.

Hannah is an absolute joy to be around! She is involved in special needs cheer, track, and dance, and she even has her own TikTok channel! The Jensen Family motto is "Live like Hannah," because she is not afraid to try anything and she is filled with joy.

On top of meeting all of Hannah's needs, Tammy's mom is in Memory Care and her dad has Parkinson's and lives with them. She is in that sandwich generation which includes taking care of children and parents at the same time.

All through Tammy's story, you can hear how God has weaved joy into sorrow, and a beautiful purpose along the way. It is not always easy, but they know whose hands they are in.

You will love the heart of this family!

Psalm 139

LiveLikeHannah

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