Between Sisters with Sisterhood.River

Life isn't perfect. Can anyone agree? I'll be the first one to raise my hand and say I've made so many mistakes. And no one will ever be harder on me than I am on myself. But the truth is no matter what we've done, God can redeem it and turn it around for good. Thank you Daphne Delay for coming on this episode, willing to be open and vulnerable about your mistakes and how God redeemed them and will redeem yours too. Daphne has written three books that will help change and shape your life in God. Check them out on her website.
Facing the Mirror: Finding a Self to Live with
Facing the enemy: Strategies for Living Victoriously
Facing God: Unlocking the Truth of the Life of God

Coming Soon:
Facing the Wall: Revelation Secrets in the Quiet Place

Website:
https://daphnedelay.com/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/daphnedelay/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/daphnedelayMM

Bio:
Daphne knows first-hand what unworthiness, guilt, and condemnation can do to a believer. Not being raised in a Christian home, she carried all her insecurities from the world into her walk with God when she was born-again at the age of 21.

After several years of struggling as a young Christian, God planted her square in front of the mirror one day and told her to tell the girl looking back that she loved her and forgave her. It was then Daphne finally realized it wasn’t God who hadn’t forgiven her– she simply had never forgiven herself.

Daphne is now an author and speaker. She and her husband, Tod Delay, have been senior pastors of Transformation Church in Seminole, Texas, for 22 years. They have 3 adult children who have all chosen to be in full-time ministry as well. Daphne is the founder of Mirror Ministries and with the help of partners is able to donate thousands of books each year into prisons and rehab facilities to help those imprisoned on the outside find freedom on the inside.

Girls! I cannot wait for you to hear this one! Pastor Deidra from the Coitsville Campus, and it's straight fire. Literally. We talked about a class she recently taught at Coitsville called Tried by Fire. We talk about her journey in the fire, what it looks like, what it means, what she learned of herself and of God through it all and why it's so important for each of us to hear this. At some point, every Christian will go through the fire. You have to know this, God isn't afraid of your mess, and you shouldn't be either. And no matter what you're going through right now, there's a better question to ask besides, "What is God trying to teach me." Take a listen to hear all the things, and we pray it encourages you on your journey.

The book Pastor Deidra mentioned was The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life by Hannah Whitehall Smith. This is the Amazon link if you'd like to check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Christians-Secret-Happy-Life-Illustrated/dp/1689198125/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=SK3S9XDS2OTP&dchild=1&keywords=hannah+whitall+smith+books&qid=1621884381&sprefix=hannah+whitehall%2Cspecialty-aps%2C215&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFONTlFS0cxRTIzTkcmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2OTg2MjAxVTBDU1hFOUZBOVhSJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzMzAxODAyUDJMS0IyVkJXMDlOJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Biography:
Deidre Rivera and her husband Juan are lead pastors of the Coitsville Campus of Victory Christian Center.  Their heart is to invest into and build a strong connection with their community and to empower people to live like children of God. Deidre is the mother of three daughters and, along with investing into the church, she devotes her time to creating a home and atmosphere where her family can grow in God together and as individuals. She is passionate about God and His goodness and the expression of that goodness to others.

I cannot wait for you to hear this episode! My sister-in-law, Kelly Lagaras, who was with us in December is BACK! And it was a God-filled, inspired, sweet, fun talk about the reality of what it looks like to live the dream. We talk about obeying the little promptings and how those can lead to big things. What it looks like walking out your dream in the midst of real life raising a family and all the things! We pray this inspires and encourages you and challenges you to find a dream if you don't have one yet and to take a step (or another step) in the direction of what God has put in your heart. Blessings.......
 
 Kelly Lagaras Website:
 https://www.kellylagaras.com/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/kelly.lagaras

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kellylagaras/
 
Last Podcast Episode with Kelly:
Itunes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-together-hosted-by-sisterhood/id1499511375?i=1000502515052
 
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/38B9p5tFnD6Rab9zxeNRw2?si=9WE7aJc5Qqq-fGF9WUnaGQ
 
Bio:
Kelly is an artist living in Maryland with her husband and three children. She paints in her little white studio off of her kitchen, which is right in the heart of her home. It wouldn’t be a stretch for her to be cooking up dinner and painting at the same time.
 
For years, Kelly felt a deep desire to create, as if something was waiting to burst out of her. One day on summer break from her teaching job, her best friend dropped off an easel and a big box of paint with canvases included and told her to get busy painting. So she did. She is a self-taught painter, painting with acrylic since 2014. Her journey the last few years has not only been a beautiful creative awakening, but a deeper understanding that she is God’s beloved. 

We couldn't get all the goodness in one episode, so here is part two! We're talking with the Wakefields all things freedom. Financial freedom to start, as we are getting ready to launch a Financial Peace University here at Warren Campus, but the foundations of freedom are true whether its finances or anything else in our lives.

Meet the Wakefields:
Dan and Val met during high school in 1981 and are natives of this area. Dan graduated from Reserve and Valerie from Niles. They were married in August of 1986 and celebrate 35 years this year! Dan works for the McIntosh Group, which manufactures and distributes home audio products, and Val works for Novelis as an accountant. They have two children. Abigail is 26 and lives in North Carolina and Benjamin, 22, who lives in Alliance Ohio.

Financial Peace University begins May 13th at 6:00 pm and runs for 9 weeks. The registration link is: https://www.financialpeace.com/classes/1134838

Books mentioned in the podcast:
The Legacy Journey by Dave Ramsey https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Journey-Radical-Biblical-Generosity/dp/1937077713/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2EC4X0B557BR3&dchild=1&keywords=the+legacy+journey+dave+ramsey&qid=1616518373&sprefix=the+legacy+jour%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-2

Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson https://www.amazon.com/Draw-Circle-Day-Prayer-Challenge/dp/0310327121/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2K8IQMV6IEZR3&dchild=1&keywords=draw+the+circle+the+40+day+prayer+challenge&qid=1616518405&sprefix=draw+the+circle%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-1

The Law of Identification by EW Kenyon https://www.amazon.com/Identification-Romance-Redemption-W-Kenyon-ebook/dp/B06ZZFKQR4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+law+of+identification+ew+kenyon&qid=1616518483&sr=8-1

This one! You don't want to miss this one! We're talking with the Wakefields all things freedom. Financial freedom to start, as we are getting ready to launch a Financial Peace University here at Warren Campus, but the foundations of freedom are true whether its finances or anything else in our lives.

Meet the Wakefields:
Dan and Val met during high school in 1981 and are natives of this area. Dan graduated from Reserve and Valerie from Niles. They were married in August of 1986 and celebrate 35 years this year! Dan works for the McIntosh Group, which manufactures and distributes home audio products, and Val works for Novelis as an accountant. They have two children. Abigail is 26 and lives in North Carolina and Benjamin, 22, who lives in Alliance Ohio.

Financial Peace University begins May 13th at 6:00 pm and runs for 9 weeks. The registration link is: https://www.financialpeace.com/classes/1134838

Books mentioned in the podcast:
The Legacy Journey by Dave Ramsey https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Journey-Radical-Biblical-Generosity/dp/1937077713/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2EC4X0B557BR3&dchild=1&keywords=the+legacy+journey+dave+ramsey&qid=1616518373&sprefix=the+legacy+jour%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-2

Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson https://www.amazon.com/Draw-Circle-Day-Prayer-Challenge/dp/0310327121/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2K8IQMV6IEZR3&dchild=1&keywords=draw+the+circle+the+40+day+prayer+challenge&qid=1616518405&sprefix=draw+the+circle%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-1

The Law of Identification by EW Kenyon https://www.amazon.com/Identification-Romance-Redemption-W-Kenyon-ebook/dp/B06ZZFKQR4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+law+of+identification+ew+kenyon&qid=1616518483&sr=8-1

Today is our one year anniversary at Better Together podcast, so we sat down and talked about all the things. We reminisced. We talked about what's happening now. We looked forward. Thanks for hanging out with us this past year. We are looking forward to many more! #sisterhood #bettertogether 

We were so excited to host Doc Mike Chichak and his wife, Kelly, today on the podcast. We talked about what it takes to step out in faith. The risk. The reward.Doc Mike works as a medical doctor, is a husband and father and serves at his church. He’s a busy man. But when the Holy Spirit speaks to add something in to his already busy schedule, the ultimate answer is always yes.  Join us as we dig deep into this journey and take a look at what it actually looks like to say yes and what happens when we do. 

Meet the Chichaks:

Michael and Kelly have been together almost 19 years. Through their life walk, they have had encounters with Jesus that have marked them, making their yes to God a consist theme. Michael is a physician, business owner, and writer. Kelly is a worship leader, who serves her community and church in multiple areas, and is a lover of all things Jesus. Each pursue God’s plans for their lives as they raise their 3 children ( Grant , Carter , & Joy.)    

Doc Thoughts Link: https://www.facebook.com/DocThoughtswithDrMikeChichak

Book: Complete 101 Series by John Maxwell (Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-101-Collection-Every-Leader/dp/1400203953/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2O29Y6R3MK0JJ&dchild=1&keywords=john+maxwell+101+complete+collection&qid=1614005532&sprefix=maxwell+the+complete+%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 )

We're smack in the middle of winter, and in Ohio that means we still have a few months of cold and snow ahead of us. Frustrations come from unrealistic expectations and uncomfortable situations. We are so excited for you to join this conversation on seasons, snow and not getting frustrated. Share it with a friend who could use some encouragement. Thanks for listening, and don't forget - WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!

We're back after a longer hiatus than expected. We missed you girls! It was so fun to catch up on the happenings for the last month and welcome our guest, Kelly Chichak, as we talked about our words for the year. Do you have a word for the year? We'd love to hear it! #sisterhood #bettertogether

My friend Shannon Morrall joined us on the podcast today. She was inspired by our podcast with Rachel on Embracing Who You Are and wanted to come talk about growing up insecure, finding God, and her journey to growing confident. Her story is inspiring and will encourage you in your walk with God. Shannon's the best! You're going to love her!

Remember - it's okay to love yourself right where you are on the way to who you are becoming!

Her book recommendation:
24/6 by Dr. Matthew Sleeth (Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/24-Prescription-Healthier-Happier-Life/dp/1414372280/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=24%2F6+book&qid=1608737678&sr=8-4 )

In Him by Brother Hagin (Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Him-Kenneth-Hagin/dp/0892760524/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=in+him+hagin&qid=1608737822&sr=8-1 )

Bio:
Shannon is a follower of Christ, wife, dog momma to 2 furballs, creative mind, and problem solver! She has an education in graphic design and marketing and currently works at Lamar Advertising. She's a morning person, loves to cook, worship and connect with others!