Christian Devotions SPEAK UP!

Michelle Viscuse is passionate about inspiring women who have been sexually abused or violated to have courage, hope and freedom in Jesus Christ. She loves leading Bibles Studies and serving in women’s ministry.  She lives in NC with her husband and three children, and they enjoy taking weekend adventures together! You can follow her blog at http://www.journeypink.com and connect with her on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest @michelleviscuse.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as host Scott McCausey interviews kidney donor Lisa Hetzel and her cousin who was the recipient, Denise.

The song title from the musical Oklahoma rings true for Lisa Hetzel, “With Me, It’s All or Nothing.” As a recent kidney donor, she has emerged as a living kidney donor advocate.  Lisa is a sought-after freelance writer and recently published her experience in a four-part series, The Journey of Organ Donation, in the Rockdale News.

Recognized by the Georgia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest for her columns in the religion and serious sections, Hetzel is dedicated to educating others about the need for living kidney donation. Her devotionals have appeared in My Mother, My Strength, and Penned from the Heart.  Her column, As For Me and My House, in the Rockdale News, chronicled lessons in how to survive as a single mom with a lot of prayer and a little bit of humor.

Currently, she juggles her duties as mother of a teenager, director of the East Metro Atlanta Christian Writers, and Science lab teacher at Barksdale Elementary School in Conyers, Georgia.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey brings on Patricia Lefler to tell her powerful testimony as well as her unique ministry called Junkyard Revival.

Patricia is a graduate from the School of Natural Resources at NC State University. She resides in Kingsport, TN where she owns her own landscape management business called Junkyard Revival. She coordinates a woman's event every October by the same name. The Junkyard Revival Ministry sponsors outreach programs throughout the year for marginalized women in the community. Patricia believes the written word is an important tool to be used in the communication process of running a business or ministry. She has a strong desire to expand upon her skills as a writer. Contact her at [email protected].

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Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey discusses fulfilling the purpose God gives with David Brannock.

David Brannock is a clear speaker and author who loves using analogies and teaching new perspectives. A Wofford College graduate, David has an MBA from the University of South Carolina and an MDiv from Duke University.

David previously worked as a CPA, instructor, and pastor. His latest book, Choose: Fulfill Your Created Purpose, derives from these areas of his own life, in hopes that others can benefit. He grew up on the South Carolina coast and now lives in the mountains of East Tennessee with his family. Visit him at www.DavidBrannock.com.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey discusses fulfilling the purpose God gives with David Brannock.

David Brannock is a clear speaker and author who loves using analogies and teaching new perspectives. A Wofford College graduate, David has an MBA from the University of South Carolina and an MDiv from Duke University.

David previously worked as a CPA, instructor, and pastor. His latest book, Choose: Fulfill Your Created Purpose, derives from these areas of his own life, in hopes that others can benefit. He grew up on the South Carolina coast and now lives in the mountains of East Tennessee with his family. Visit him at www.DavidBrannock.com.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey brings Linda Gilden to the show.

Linda Gilden is an experienced writer, speaker, editor, writing coach, and Certified Personality Trainer. Author of the popular Love Notes series, she is also the author of Mommy Pick-Me-Ups, Mama Was the Queen of Christmas, Personality Perspectives – Clues to Building Better Relationships, Called to Write, and many ghostwritten books. Her latest book is called, Why You Do What You Do - Your Personality is the Key. With over a thousand magazine articles to her credit, she is a prolific writer who loves to share a great story. She speaks nationally many times throughout the year, is a frequent radio and television guest, and welcomes the opportunity to help others become better communicators. She is also the director of the Carolina Christian Writers Conference.

If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact [email protected].

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey brings Linda Gilden to the show.

Linda Gilden is an experienced writer, speaker, editor, writing coach, and Certified Personality Trainer. Author of the popular Love Notes series, she is also the author of Mommy Pick-Me-Ups, Mama Was the Queen of Christmas, Personality Perspectives – Clues to Building Better Relationships, Called to Write, and many ghostwritten books. Her latest book is called, Why You Do What You Do - Your Personality is the Key. With over a thousand magazine articles to her credit, she is a prolific writer who loves to share a great story. She speaks nationally many times throughout the year, is a frequent radio and television guest, and welcomes the opportunity to help others become better communicators. She is also the director of the Carolina Christian Writers Conference.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey discusses overcoming the most difficult obstacles with author of Life Without Limbs, Nick Vujicic.

Imagine being born without arms. No arms to wrap around a friend; no hands to hold the ones you love; no fingers to experience touch; no way to lift or carry things. How much more difficult would life be if you were living without arms and hands? Or what about legs? Imagine if instead of no arms, you had no legs. No ability to dance, walk, run, or even stand. Now put both of those scenarios together… no arms and no legs. What would you do? How would that affect your everyday life?

Meet Nick Vujicic, pronounced “Vooy-cheech.” Born in 1982 in Brisbane, Australia, without any medical explanation or warning, Nicholas Vujicic came into the world with neither arms nor legs. Now at 33 years of age, this limbless young man has accomplished more than most people accomplish in a lifetime. Nick recently made the massive move from Brisbane, Australia to California where he is the president of the international 501c3 non-profit organization, Life Without Limbs. Since his first speaking engagement back when he was 19, Nick has traveled around the world, sharing his story with millions of people, speaking to a range of different groups such as students, teachers, youth, businessmen and women, entrepreneurs, and church congregations of all sizes. He has also told his story and been interviewed on various televised programs worldwide. “If God can use a man without arms and legs to be His hands and feet, then He will certainly use any willing heart!”

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey interviews Fox News Reporter Todd Starnes.

Todd Starnes is heard daily on hundreds of radio stations around the nation. He also writes a column and hosts a digital show for FoxNews.com. Todd also makes regular appearances on Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. He is the author of four books and is a frequent speaker. Todd's journalism has been honored by the Associated Press, the Radio, Television News Director's Association, and the National Religious Broadcasters.

Discover more about Todd and get all his books at www.toddstarnes.com.

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Eric and Leslie Ludy are bestselling authors and speakers who have published twenty-one books with well over a million copies in print and with translations into over a dozen languages around the world. Their widely known classic When God Writes Your Love Story remains one of the top-selling Christian relationship books of all time.

Over the past twenty years, Eric and Leslie have shared their message around the country, overseas, and on virtually every conceivable Christian media platform. As a strong voice in the Church today, the Ludys’ poignant books and powerful messages present a clarion call to a return to triumphant, Bible-centered, Christ-empowered Christianity. Their highly-regarded books include Wrestling Prayer, The Bravehearted Gospel, and Set Apart Femininity.

Eric serves as the president of Ellerslie Mission Society and the senior pastor of the Church at Ellerslie, as well as the lead instructor at Ellerslie Training—an internationally known discipleship training center that equips men and women of all ages to become world-changers for Christ. Eric’s sermons are heard by thousands of listeners around the world each week, and his short films such as The Gospel and Depraved Indifference have impacted millions.

Leslie is the director of Set Apart Girl and Set Apart Motherhood, which equip women around the world in Christ-centered femininity. Her annual Set Apart Girl conference reaches over 10,000 women each year who attend in person or via simulcast around the world. Leslie’s latest books are Set Apart Motherhood and The Set Apart Woman.

Eric and his wife Leslie have a passion for adoption and orphan advocacy, and have adopted four of their six children. The Ludy family lives in Windsor, Colorado. Visit www.ellerslie.com, www.setapartgirl.com, and www.setapartmotherhood.com to learn more about Eric and Leslie.