Beacon People

Meet Rachel Petry of Grace Klein Community, and hear how God used her and her husband DJ, to start #FeedBHM, an initiative that helps end hunger through food rescue. We hope you are encouraged in your own calling when you hear how Rachel and her husband "just do the next thing" and watch God provide daily for the hungry of Birmingham! 

Sign up to try a food rescue: https://app.foodrescue.us/signup

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For your own study:

Exodus 16:1-36

Philippians 4:19

Are you in a season of transition? If you are feeling a bit lost in finding purpose, then be encouraged by Jackie's story. Jackie Tinkler is the Executive Director of Porch Friends Gathering, a ministry for women ages 50 plus. She also has a new book coming this fall, featuring "six authentic conversions about how to find what's next," so stay tuned!

For your own study:

I Thessalonians 5:24

For more information on pathFinder: A Journey Towards Purpose by Anna Nash, please visit beaconpeople.org.

Do you have a tendency to plan, run ahead, and then ask God to bless your plans? You will be encouraged by Rachel's message of what God can do through us as His new creation, when we align ourselves daily with His plan. Rachel Gunn is a family coach founder of Seeds of Impact. She shares a bit about her new ministry, including some practical tips for parents.

For your personal study:

2 Corinthians 5:17

Do you tend to think of your calling as a final destination? Rosie Stafford Smith shares a different perspective. Hear Rosie's story of finding purpose and how she founded the company, Stafford Smith Group. Her personality and gifts support the out-of the-box way Rosie assists both non-profits and donors. If you would like to get in touch with Rosie then you can email her at [email protected] or or connect with her on LinkedIn.

For your own study:

Colossians 3:15-17

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Do you have a hard time understanding parts of your journey as you search for purpose? You will be encouraged and inspired by our guest, Antoinette Sands! Antoinette is a career coach and author of YOUniquely Designed, a book for teens. She is also the director of the Children's Worship Choir in Birmingham, Alabama. If you are on Facebook, you can watch a video of the Children's Worship Choir singing, but make sure you have tissues ready!  

For your own study: 

John 15

Want to know the story behind Beacon People? Anna Nash shares how God birthed Beacon People, in answer to her simple prayer for more. In addition to being the founder and director of Beacon People, Anna is an author, speaker, coach, and connector. Tune into the Meet Me In Isaiah podcast to hear Anna talk about Christmas Matters, her latest book that she co-authored with her friend, Katy Shelton. If you are interested in your own quest for more, then check out the pathFinder study by Anna Nash. Learn more about Anna's story on the Story Tellers Live podcast. 

For further study: 

Matthew 6:6 

Matthew 5:16 

Galatians 5:1 

John 8:36

Do you need a boost of confidence to walk into God's calling for your life? You will be encouraged by Anna Nash's conversation with Lindy Walker, who is a cheerleader for so many! Lindy is a co-host of the Story Tellers Live podcast, where you will hear "everyday women sharing personal stories of hope."

You can learn more about Lindy Walker and Anna Nash on the Story Tellers Live podcast:

Lindy: "Surrender & Serenity?" (Episode 33)

Anna:  "Running on the Treadmill of Performance" (Episode 24)

           "Simple Christmas Stories" (Episode 114)

For your own study:

Matthew 5:16

I Peter 2:9-10

Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss our next conversation where Anna Nash, Founder of Beacon People and author of pathFinder: A Journey Towards Purpose, tells the story of how Beacon People began!  

Other books by Anna Nash: wayMaker: To See and Experience God Like Never Before and Christmas Matters: How the Birth of Jesus Makes a Difference Everyday with co-author, Katy Shelton

Are you stuck in your journey towards purpose because you are looking for that "one thing?" Join Marnie Clark, Director of Development of Beacon People, as she talks with Jennifer Phillips, author and counselor with Restore Ministries. You will be so encouraged by Jennifer's story with all the twists and turns that brought her full circle to her original calling as a counselor.  

Check out these books by Jennifer Phillips: 

Hope When It's Hard  

Bringing Lucy Home 

Unhitching from the Crazy Train (by Julie Sparkman and Jennifer Phillips) 

For your own study: "Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NIV) 

Check out pathFinder: A Journey Towards Purpose by Anna Nash

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