On the second installment of our advent series we reflect on the unrest Jesus was born into and look forward to the peace that His coming promises; a peace that isn’t dependent on our circumstance, but rather on our encounter and proximity to Christ. 

Listen to part 1 of our advent series, where we will explore the prophecies of the promised Messiah, looking to Him for our hope. Not a hope that is dependent on our circumstances, but rather a hope that rests in the faithfulness of God. A faithfulness we see throughout generations of human unfaithfulness and one we can experience for ourselves today!

On this solo episode of the podcast host Mia shares an encouraging word from Judges 4 about allowing God to use the ordinary things in our hand to do extraordinary things. 

Content Note: mention of suicide and cutting 

Join our host Mia as she talks with her longtime friend Tamarae about the realities of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how we can all live well and take care of ourselves during what can be one of the most draining and depressing times of the year. You will hear how the lack of sunshine affects our physical and emotional health and how you can combat depression to enter Spring thriving and not just surviving. 

If you are struggling with depression or suicidal ideation these resources are available to you:

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text  988

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Seven years ago our guest Deb received a terminal diagnosis with a prognosis of 3-5 years. After a season of shock and grief she decided she was going to start a new story with the time she had left and that is exactly what she has done, calling these last 2 years living out of spite. This story will inspire anyone who is ready to begin living life on their own terms. 

And if you are a dog lover, like Deb and our host Mia, you will want to check out Deb’s canine enrichment shop The Puzzled Pup at thepuzzledpup.com or her storefront at Bark, Bath, and Beyond Daycare and Training in Elkhart, Indiana.

Pastor Rob grew up in tumult and trauma that built in him an alcoholic addiction by age 11 and a hard heart. An encounter with Jesus, though, took him from a place of hatred to grace. Pastor Rob has found himself called to extending unconditional love to people he once marginalized, building safe spaces on the same ground he used to stand on to attack those he once saw as less worthy. Listen in to hear this encouraging story that lives out Ezekiel 36:26 of a heart of stone being replaced by a heart of flesh.

After seeing countless doctors Lisa Mitchell received a lupus diagnosis as a young mom, but a class on the power of the words she was speaking changed that diagnosis for her. Not only did Lisa receive miraculous healing from Lupus she now seeks to bring healing to others through laughter at the clean comedy club, Funny Pharm.   

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On this solo episode of the podcast host Mia shares a word of encouragement to those who are deep in the trenches of motherhood. Flamingos throw themselves so fully into motherhood that they lose their pink hue, as human mothers we do this, too and Mia shares steps to regaining your identity, to getting your pink back. 

This episode features a conversation between host Mia and her lifelong friend Becky, both of whom live with chronic illness. Becky shares insights into parenting children with chronic illnesses while living with her own chronic illness and how she has held onto her faith and hope in God’s plan for her through life altering seasons in her health. 

This solo episode with host Mia is a word of encouragement to those of you who feel lost, far from God, and are scared to come back because you’re worried about what He’s going to say or think of you. Mia highlights several parables in Luke 15 to share why she believes God is waiting with compassion for your return.