Coffee Talk

In this episode we meet Jessica Gresham, one of the members of our guest writing team at Liv Free Today.  Jessica is a native Texan who is married with 4 children and 2 babies in heaven. She is actively involved in her church, specifically through leading life group and participating in women's ministry.  Most days you will find her homeschooling her littles, helping her husband run a company and ministering to those in her circle of influence. Join our conversation to get to know more about Jessica!

1. Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode:

• Lamentations 3:22-26

1. Books Mentioned in this Episode:

• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

In this episode, Liv talks about who Christ is and who we are in Him, as children of God. We cannot know ourselves until we first know the One in whose image we were created.  Join the conversation and be encouraged in who God made you to be.

1. Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode

• John 1:1-3

1. Other Recommended Reading

• Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer

In this episode, Liv and Kari explore what it means to have a heart like God's, just as is spoken of the Psalmist. They also discuss how we, too, can cultivate a heart after God so we can better reflect His image to those around us.

1. Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode

• 1 John 1:5

1. Names of God Mentioned in this Episode

• El Elyon (Genesis 14:18)

1. References

• Names of God Bible study by Liv Alliston (featured on Liv Free Today)

In this episode we meet Kari Copling, one of the members of our guest writing team at Liv Free Today.  Kari is married and a stay-at-home mom to 4 kids. Most days you will find refilling her coffee mug,  homeschooling her 2 oldest and encouraging just about everyone in her path! Join our conversation to get to know more about Kari!

1. Books Mentioned in this Episode:

• A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers (Mark of the Lion Trilogy)

1. Recommendations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Summer Moon Coffee (Frisco, TX)

In this episode of Coffee Talk, we meet with Alexa and Eric Van Hal.  They lost their sweet baby Harper through stillbirth at full term in May of 2018. Today we will be asking them how they handled the grief individually, within their marriage, and with their other two children.  We will also be talking about their new Bible study that they co-wrote, Hope in the Midst, and that they will be leading at Prestonwood Baptist Church North beginning September 2019.  Join our conversation as we navigate the road of grief together.

1. Resources for Grieving Parents

• Hope Mommies https://hopemommies.org/

1. A Hope in the Midst by Alexa and Eric Van Hal

• https://www.facebook.com/events/2439571456263951/

In this episode of Coffee Talk, we meet Alexa Van Hal, one of our guest writers at Liv Free Today. She is a wife, momma to 4 and teacher. Most days you will find her making memories with her kids and strolling the aisles at Target!  Join the conversation to get to know more about Alexa!

1. Books Recommended in this Episode

• Homebody by Joanna Gaines

1. Other Recommendations in this Episode

• Baby Clothes: H&M, Zara, Cat and Jack, Janie and Jack, Leveret, Baby Gap

In this first episode of Coffee Talk, Liv introduces herself and discusses the issues on which God has been dealing with her that are hindering her relationship with Him. Maybe you can relate too? Listen to this uplifting message as Liv opens up about her spiritual walk with God.

Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode

Thanks for joining me for Coffee Talk!  In this episode, I will be sharing with you the vision for this podcast, which officially launches at the end of August.  I am so excited for this next chapter of Liv Free Today and invite you to journey with me as we navigate life together through the lens of God's Word. Subscribe today so you can receive all the updates as they post next month!