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Today, I cannot wait for you to hear my conversation with Twyla Franz.  We are both Hope Writers, and I just love the intentionality in her life.  Even as an introvert, Twyla opens her heart and home to her neighbors, and she encourages others to do the same through her writing and podcast.  Her passion for “Doing Life Together” is contagious and you do not want to miss what she shares about direction vs. pace, one of my favorite parts.

I promise you that you do not want to miss this episode.

Also, Twyla just released a book on this exact subject called *Cultivating a Missional Life and I would love for you to check it out.

Twyla blogs about her passion, neighborhood missional living, hoping to make it feel less intimidating for others to begin to open their own hearts, lives, and homes to their neighbors. She sees our call to fulfill the Great Commission as an invitation to be disciple-making-disciples not just in the faraway places, but also right where we live—in our own neighborhoods. Twyla writes weekly at The Uncommon Normal, and an audio version of the posts is now available as a podcast under the same name. You may also connect with her on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, or Twitter.

Books Recommended by Twyla:

• *The Turquoise Table by Kristin Schell
• *The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman
• *One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
• *The Broken Way by Ann Voskamp
• *The Way of Abundance by Ann Voskamp

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Today, I cannot wait for you to hear my conversation with Nicki Koziarz as we discuss her book, *Why Her: 6 Truths We Need to Hear When Measuring Up Leaves Us Falling Behind.   If I am completely honest, I struggle with comparison.  Maybe you do too.

This is why I love this book because Nicki is honest and vulnerable about her own personal struggle with the Why Her? question.  Do you need some truths to help you combat comparison?   Please check out our conversation; both Nicki and I share our favorite truths from her book.  I promise you do not want to miss what Nicki says.

Also, I am giving away a copy of Nicki’s book, *Why Her? on my website at jodirosser.com.  Just click on the book ministry tab on my website.  I am excited for someone to win this phenomenal book on comparison.

Nicki Koziarz is a wife and mom to three girls plus a handful of barnyard babies.  They live just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. She is an inspirational author, Bible teacher, and speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries.  Nicki leads from her own brokenness that somehow God is making meaningful.

You can connect with Nicki more at her website: https://nickikoziarz.com/ 

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Today, I cannot wait for you to hear Dana’s powerful story.  God asked her to step out in faith and sponsor a water well.  Honestly, the details of her story are inspiring and will leave you in awe of God and the way He orchestrated the details.  My favorite part is how God used a book to ignite this water well dream and I love how He brought it full circle in the end with the author of this book- not a coincidence but God’s amazing providence!   You do not want to miss this phenomenal story.

I promise you that you do not want to miss this episode.

Dana Wrinkle is a writer passionate about telling His story. She loves nothing more than talking about what God is doing in the everyday — taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary. She is a mother to four children under the age of fourteen; a wife, runner, Bible Study teacher, nurse anesthetist and an adventurer with a heart for Africa. God has sent her on three medical missions to Africa and one God- ordained call to a water well.

You can connect more with Dana on her website at https://danawrinkle.com/

Today, I cannot wait for you to hear my conversation with Brian Dixon, one of the co-founders of Hope Writers. His new book, *Start With Your People, encourages you to be intentional with the people God has placed in your life.  Whether you are trying to get a message out to a specific audience through a book or trying to be more purposeful with your kids and family, Brian offers some great wisdom.  You do not want to miss what he vulnerably shares at the beginning of his book. Honestly, it is my favorite part! 

I promise you that you do not want to miss this episode.

Dr. Brian Dixon believes you are here for a purpose. A podcaster, conference speaker, and business coach, Brian is passionate about helping high potential leaders and teams thrive in a world of overwhelming options.  He has a doctoral degree from the University of San Diego.  You can learn more about his coaching and access his free downloadable resources at BrianDixon.com.

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Are you a mom?  Do you find that some days being a mom is so rewarding, but other days, it can be very challenging?  If this describes you, then you do not want to miss my conversation with my friend, Wendy Hagen.  On the podcast, we discuss her book, *Totally Desperate Mom: Keeping’ it Real in the Motherhood.  Wendy shares personal stories along her journey as a mom; some will make you laugh out loud and others will make you cry.   Friends you do not want to miss her encouragement and helpful tips.  Praying this episode encourages you as a mom!

I promise you that you do not want to miss our conversation.

Wendy is a spirited and gifted communicator whose wit, honesty, and passion for the Lord are evident whenever she speaks.  She earned a degree in Communication Studies from UCLA, which did nothing to prepare her for her future endeavors… the motherhood.  Thankfully, Wendy spent several years in Hollywood as a childhood actress, which allowed her to hone her entertaining skills, which are now sometimes appreciated by her three children: ages 11, 13, and 16. Wendy recently joined the staff at Teen Esteem, a local non-profit that educates and empowers students, parents and educators about the challenges young people face in our ever-changing youth culture.

Wendy is the author of *Totally Desperate Mom: Keeping’ it Real in the Motherhood.  Learn more about Wendy at wendyhagen.net and facebook.com/TotallyDesperateMom.

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Today, I cannot wait for you to hear Michele Cushatt share about her new book, *Relentless: The Unshakable Presence of a God Who Never Leaves. Her testimony is powerful as she shares about her years of suffering. She is honest and vulnerable about her doubts along the way as well as God’s faithfulness through it all.  You do not want to miss her wisdom and encouragement to gather 12 reminder stones.  Honestly, it is my favorite part.

I promise you that you do not want to miss this episode!

Michele Cushatt is an international speaker for audiences including Women of Faith, Life Today TV, Compassion International, Ziglar Family, and Focus on the Family.  A three-time cancer survivor and parent of “children from hard places,” Michele is a reluctant expert on trauma, pain, and the need for authentic connection.  She lives with her husband, Troy, and their blended family of six children in Denver, Colorado.  Visit www.michelecushatt.com

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Today, Sandra Maddox shares her powerful testimony.  She knows what it’s like to wake up one morning thinking everything is right in the world, only to have her world turn completely upside down moments later.  She shares about this tragic day in 2003 when she lost her only child, Tiffany in an automobile accident.

With God’s strength, Sandra is using her greatest heartbreak to help young women, very similar to the age of her daughter that passed.  Through her Treasured Moms ministry at Saddleback Church, Sandra encourages young moms, offers them hope for the tough days, as well as motherly advice.  But most importantly, she points them to back to Jesus.

In addition, Sandra is a children’s author and loves to encourage families to read aloud with their kids. Her book, *Tiffany and the Talking Frog, written with co-author Peggy Matthews Rose, is a wonderful story of how God gives us each a unique purpose.  One of my favorite parts on the podcast is her story of how God confirmed that He wanted her to write this book.

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Excited to share with you a new episode on my Depth podcast!

Today, I cannot wait for you to hear Gwen and Mark’s broken story and how God brought restoration to their marriage.  There is power in a testimony!  Honestly, their story is so powerful that I believe Satan did not want others to hear it.

One of my favorite parts is when God prompted a friend to reach out to Gwen in the middle of some heartbreaking news.  This part of their story is so powerful; I love how the Holy Spirit was moving on their behalf and orchestrating the events of the day.

Friends, you do not want to miss how God is redeeming their broken story.  Their ministry is called Reconnecting Lives and you can connect with them at https://reconnectinglives.org/ as well as Reconnecting Lives Ministries on Facebook.

Again, such a beautiful story of God's redemption and restoration.  Praying this story helps another hurting heart.

Are you struggling with hard circumstances?  Do you want to be an Overcomer?  Then you do not want to miss my conversation with Misty Philip.  She shares about her new bible study, *The Struggle is Real But So is God.   Love her vulnerability on the podcast this week.

Misty Phillip is a wife, mom, podcaster, speaker, and author who is passionate about encouraging women to overcome challenges in life by seeking Jesus, studying the Word and growing in grace.

Founder of the Spark Christian Podcast Conference and host of the By His Grace podcast show. Misty inspires women through her speaking, mastermind group and currently serves as the Houston Connect Leader for Christian Women In Media. Misty is the author of *The Struggle is Real But So is God.

Website:  MistyPhillip.com

Host,  By His Grace Podcast

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Excited to share with you a new episode on my Depth podcast!

Today, I talk with veteran youth worker, Marko about parenting teenagers. His book, *Understanding Your Young Teen, is one of my favorite parenting books and truly helped me understand my boys (ages almost 17 and 13).   He goes into detail about the 5 major changes our teens will go through: physical, cognitive, emotional, relational, and spiritual and gives great insight.

If you have a young teen (ages 11-14) or an older teen, I promise you do not want to miss this episode.  His words of wisdom are gold!

Mark Oestreicher wrote some other great books:

• A Parent's Guide to Understanding Teenage Guys
• A Parent's Guide to Understanding Teenage Girls
• A Parent's Guide to Understanding Teenage Brains
• A Parent's Guide to Understanding Social Media
• A Parent's Guide to Understanding Sex & Dating

Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Mark’s book: *Understanding Your Young Teen. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link. https://jodirosser.com/giveaways/understanding-your-young-teen-book-giveaway/

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