Suanne interviews writer, speaker and marriage coach Dorothy Little Greco, author of Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges and Joys, about navigating the unique challenges couples face during midlife including deciphering disappointment and unmet expectations, learning how to say what you need, caring for aging parents and extending lots of grace. While the conversation tips towards midlife marriage, Dorothy's wisdom and encouragement transcends relationships no matter where couples find themselves on the journey. 

Suanne interviews Liz Heinzel-Nelson, the Executive Director of Villages in Partnership (VIP), and her husband, Stephen, as they share the story of how VIP came to be and the good work God is doing as they seek to eradicate extreme poverty in Malawi, Africa. Villages in Partnership is a development organization that works in the rural villages of Sakata, Malawi, partnering with 29 villages and impacting over 21,000 lives. VIP has been in existence for over a decade and has supporters throughout the 50 states and the United Kingdom. Learn more at https://villagesinpartnership.org 

Ever wonder where Ash Wednesday comes from? The traditions and biblical framework surrounding Lent? Wonder why some churches practice Lent while others don't? Need some motivation and practical tips on how to practice Lent this year? Listen in as Pastor of Spiritual Formation Eric Haskins quizzes Suanne on all things Ash Wednesday & Lent, and provides some inspiring and practical guidance along the way. Eric will be preaching at the Christ Church Ash Wednesday service Wed, Feb. 22 at 7:00 p.m. on the Oak Brook campus.

Suanne interviews Mindy Caliguire, Founder and President of Soul Care, an organization dedicated to aligning the spiritual reality of caring for our souls with how we actually live. Everything in life emerges from the soul: work, relationships, service, art, leadership, health, and beyond. Caring for it as a way to experience the abiding presence of Jesus is not a luxury; it's essential to our life with God. Listen in as Mindy shares her own journey of soul neglect to soul health, explains the biblical framework for the soul and some practical tips (a page, a person, a plan!) for caring for the soul in the midst of your everyday, hectic and ordinary life. Learn more about Soul Care at www.soulcare.com

Note: We apologize in advance for some audio challenges in this episode.

Suanne talks to Christ Church pastors Tara Beth Leach and Charlie Browning about what it looks like this Advent season to be a people who cling to hope in the midst of a broken world and learn to rejoice in the midst of all things.

Suanne interviews author, speaker and podcast host Elisa Morgan about her new book Christmas Changes Everything: How the Birth of Jesus Brings Hope to the World. This conversation is a powerful reminder that God enters our stories, just like he did for Mary, Joseph, Zechariah, Anna and so many others in the Christmas story---and meets our deepest needs.

Suanne welcomes her friend Karen Wilkinson to the Deeper Still studio. In the summer of 2021, Karen's husband, David, contracted Covid.  When Karen dropped him off at the hospital 3 days later, she had no idea that he would remain there for 140 days. David's condition become so severe that Karen called in family to say goodbye. But God had other plans. After witnessing miracle after miracle, David would go on to become the recipient of a double lung transplant. Listen in as Karen shares their story of God's goodness and grace. Karen's book On Borrowed Breath will release in 2023.

Suanne interviews Angie Weszely, Founder & President of Pro-Grace, about how believers can reframe thought patterns and conversations around unplanned pregnancy and abortion in a way that brings hope and healing to both women and children. "Imagine if we framed our response apart from either political position and instead rooted it in how Jesus interacted with all people: with compassion, empathy, and grace." -prograce.org

Listen in as Suanne and Andrea Coli, Executive Director of Lead Bold, talk about the leadership, influence, comparison and the power of naming someone's gifts. Andrea also shares details about the upcoming Lead Bold Conference being held in the Chicago Suburbs on Nov 3-4.  Lead Bold is an organization committed to empowering and equipping women to live into their potential in ministry leadership. Learn more and register at leadingbold.org.

Suanne teams up with two faithful ministry partners to take a deeper dive into Christ Church's recent sermon series on the Book of Kings. Listen in as Suanne, Aaron and Kris process a little about what they've been learning and how Jesus is calling them to go Deeper Still through the ancient story of Elijah.