My first episode of Embrace Podcast is a personal update and a deep dive into a recent trial I experienced. I share about my recent loss during the 11th week of pregnancy and the prayerful support I experienced from our online community afterwards.

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Vaneetha Risner's story is one you will not want to miss. She is a grace filled woman who identifies as a "Sufferer," through her journey with polio, loss, divorce, and anger with God. Her spiritual maturity to walk us through our suffering and equipping us to meet others in their places of despair is a true gift. We all try to wrap our lives in the most beautiful wrapping paper, but it's not until it gets torn off that we achieve the true gift of what God has for us.

www.Vaneetha.com

Jody Paar is a moving storyteller who gives all the glory to God in sharing her testimony. Jody is a survivor of human trafficking and trauma and knows what it feels like to be paralyzed by fear. But she is NOT her past and God has given her a beautiful future. Author of BOSS and advocate for women and children, Jody's story leads us to the saving grace of Jesus and the healing power of forgiveness.

@thejodypaar

jodypaar.com

Does he.... well, after studying a bit, we think he does! Since God gives famous athletes a bigger platform does that mean he cares more about their fitness than the rest of us? In this episode Andrea goes through 1 Timothy 4:8 and how physical value is of some importance because it's temporary and just affects us only here on earth; and contrasts it with how important our spiritual fitness is, knowing it will last forever. Does it change when you exercise intensely for a season of your life and then eventually scale back? In the end, we are called to take care of ourselves because our bodies are a temple. If glorifying God is important to us, then our goal should be to make choices that will steer us away from sickness and point us towards wellness so that we can truly live out our callings for him.

Brenna Milleville started a t-shirt design company in her home and it's now exploded into the full fledged clothing company, Elly and Grace. Her inspirational and bible-based T's are an amazing reminder of God's grace throughout the day. We also dive into her struggle with infertility and what it's like working with your spouse (something we have in common!) Check our her clothing line at ellyandgrace.com or on IG: @ellyandgrace

Inka Mathew is the designer and creator behind 139MADE. God placed a burden on her heart to join the fight against human trafficking. Her apparel company partners with anti trafficking organizations to raise awareness and funds to rescue victims around the world. Her designs are as beautiful as her heart and we hope her story inspires action and education.

www.139MADE.com