Stepping out in faith is not always easy. It can come with a lot of fear, risk and unknowns. But, it also brings with it the opportunity to experience God’s grace and faithfulness – something that Rodney and Nita Lloyd have repeatedly experienced throughout their life in ministry.

From church planting and pastoring to teaching at Bible schools and doing missionary work across remote parts of Africa, Rodney and Nita have learned that when you follow the call of God and step out in faith, His grace is sufficient and He is faithful to equip you with everything you need.

Join Katharine on the Eternal Echoes podcast for a conversation rich in wisdom and insight with a couple who has faithfully followed the Lord’s plans even when it took them far into the unknown.

Throughout the conversation, Rodney and Nita offer words of wisdom on growing in faith, daily obedience to the Lord, being in community, and so much more.

Wise words worth echoing:

-“Obedience today unlocks the will of God for me tomorrow.”

-“God is a globalist. God loves everybody the same.”

-“He always has a plan and He always has grace for every season.”

-“If you stay humble and teachable, God will use you.”

-“Being faithful with what's at hand will prepare you for what's ahead.”

-“God speaks, faith comes. We obey and faith grows.”

-“We develop as we obey. And if we don't obey, we never develop.”

-“The Bible doesn't say we're monolithic stones being built. We're living stones being built together. And we need each other.”

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In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose sits down with the first mother-daughter duo to come on the show, Pat Vallefuoco (85) and Pamela Steele.

Pat shares her journey of faith, resilience, and lessons learned through life’s challenges, including a divorce and the loss of her son to drug addiction. Pamela shares the impact of her mother’s faith on her own life, highlighting the power of leaving behind a legacy of faith.

Throughout our conversation, Pamela and Pat speak to the importance of daily devotion, obedience to God, and staying rooted in God’s word.

Wise words worth echoing:

-“When the Lord is in charge, He takes care of those problems that you think are a problem. They don’t stay.”

-“We have 101 things that we can ask for. But He’s mainly asking from us to love Him.”

-“You don't need to be alone for the Lord to give you a light. You can have it through someone else or through something across the street or on TV.”

-“I have to say the most important lesson for me has been to daily spend time with the Lord.”

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QFMyRehH_4

What do you do when the rug is pulled out from under you and you suddenly lose the life you once had?

Laurie Meek Watkins is well acquainted with loss. After her husband of 40 years walked away from their marriage, Laurie's world came crumbling down. Then, in 2022, Hurricane Ian took her home. In the midst of all of this, she lost friends – and any stability she had seemed to vanish.

Join host Katharine Rose on the Eternal Echoes podcast for a wisdom-filled, Holy Spirit-led conversation about overcoming loss and inviting Jesus into your mess. As a self-proclaimed Type A person, Laurie encourages listeners to unclench their fists, focus on where God is working, and quit taking things personally.

Throughout our conversation, Laurie offers precious gems of wisdom on slowing down, being present, finding your identity in Him, not giving attention to what other people think, and a whole lot more.

Wise word worth echoing:

-“Stop focusing so much on what other people are doing and focus on what God is doing.”

-"It's what God thinks of you that counts."

-“Jesus is walking through the messiness of life with you, if you let Him.”

-“Don’t let people suck the whimsy out of you.”

-“Stay in your own hula hoop.”

-“Don’t be quick with advice, but do be quick to listen.”

-“I think sometimes Jesus, like a loving mother, takes our face in His hands and says, ‘Look at me, look at me.’”

Connect with Laurie:

https://typeachecklist.com/

Instagram: @typeachecklist

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rre1GdCeaZo

In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, in honor of Global Intergenerational Week, host Katharine Rose sits down with two girls from the up-and-coming generation, her two nieces, Annabeth (12) and Emma (10).

During the conversation, Katharine asks them to share their insights on God, Jesus, prayer, church, and more. She also asks them to share their thoughts on older people and what advice they have for living well.

Don’t miss this short, sweet episode!

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4cJMxqHKMU

In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose speaks with Rosemary Cabiness, a 73-year-old woman of God who reflects on God’s provision and protection throughout her life – from her humble beginnings in Newark, New Jersey, to her extensive education, diverse career, and experiences living abroad in Tunisia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Raised by a single mother, Rosemary reflects on connecting with her biological father for the first time when she was in her late 40s, reminding listeners that God never abandons the fatherless.

She also shares the challenges she faced in her first marriage and how the Lord grew her spiritually by providing opportunities to minister to others, including teaching inner city kids how to swim and praying over a lifeless bird.

Throughout our conversation, Rosemary highlights the importance of staying connected to God’s word, being in community, and embracing the love of God each day. She also reminds listeners that God doesn’t disqualify anyone; He uses everyone, regardless of their past, abilities, credentials or circumstances.

Wise words worth echoing:

-“God does not abandon the fatherless. He has been so faithful.”

-“Nothing disqualifies us. We all qualify…He wants all of us to experience His kingdom here on earth.”

-“Maybe we would love to have big miracles and be around big miracles, but God's got some stuff for us to see and experience today.”

-“Live today. Today is the day, not tomorrow and not yesterday, but today is the day.”

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpKAiD2nWFE

In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose speaks with Deb Copeland (70), a former Fortune 500 executive who retired at 50 to work for God full-time.

Deb shares her profound journey of faith, including an awakening she experienced at 19 that led her to give up alcohol and drugs and the healing she went through from unprocessed childhood trauma at 57 years old.

Throughout our conversation, Deb emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God, understanding your identity in Christ, the role of scripture in personal growth, and more. Deb also discusses her current work in recovery ministry, helping those struggling with addiction and trauma find healing and freedom in Christ.

Full of wisdom and insight, Deb shows us that it’s possible to overcome your past and become all God created you to be.

Words worth echoing:

-“He asked me to lay down who I thought I was and become basically nothing because the story wasn't true.”

-“I just have strong faith that God has truly healed me, picked me up, set my feet on solid ground. And I've just never been the same.”

-“It’s not enough to love Him, but you have to surrender yourself, your identity to Him."

-“I've come to know that He is in charge of my identity. I don't pick an identity. He chooses that identity for me.”

-“When I'm living in His plan and being obedient, things get better when I get better.”

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5Ace8pKaFE

What comes to mind when you think of hospitality? Maybe you think you don’t have time, your house is too much of a mess, or you just don’t have that particular gift. But, what if hospitality is more than just entertaining? What if practicing hospitality is an opportunity to reflect God’s heart?

In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose speaks with Sue Donaldson, a speaker, author, and podcast host known for her passion for hospitality. Through decades of experience, Sue has learned how to model authentic hospitality that fosters meaningful connections and conversations.

Sue explains the difference between hospitality and entertainment, encouraging listeners to take their eyes off themselves and focus on the needs of the person in front of them. She offers three practical tips for embracing hospitality: start small, keep it simple, and do it with a friend. Sue also explains how hospitality can look different for extroverts, introverts, and everyone in between.

Throughout our conversation, Sue offers words of wisdom on the advantages of failing, overcoming rejection, and resting in your true identity.

Wise words worth echoing:

-“Entertaining is showing off who you are and what you can do. Hospitality is asking the question, ‘Lord, how can I serve this guest?’”

-“The underlying motivation is that whenever I open my home and my heart, I have the opportunity to reflect God's welcoming heart.”

-“Look at each meetup, meeting a person, as an opportunity to draw someone to God.”

-“If you feel listened to, that’s part of hospitality, because God listens to us.”

-“God wants to be with me, not just rule over me. He is my companion.”

-“You can trust God with your deepest longings.”

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-Prayer for a Hospitality Heart + a Free Recipe

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Connect with Sue Donaldson:

Website: https://www.welcomeheart.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suemooredonaldson/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suemooredonaldson/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/welcome_heart/

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Sue’s books include:

-Come to My Table: God’s Hospitality and Yours

-Hospitality, 101: Lessons from the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study

-Table Mentoring: A Simple Guide to Coming Alongside

-Say Something Special: 252 Conversation Starters, The Ultimate Guide to Stimulating Table Talk

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmybLh6TAXQ

In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose speaks with Chris Linke, a 74-year-old woman of God who has come to discover lasting joy and peace in the Lord.

Chris explains how despite going to church her whole life, she never knew Jesus personally. It wasn’t until she was in her late 40s that she invited Jesus into her heart as Lord and Savior. “I knew all along that Jesus died on the cross, but I didn’t fully appreciate the fact that He did it for me,” she says. “And I take it very personally now.”

During our conversation, Chris shares how she has learned to rejoice in the Lord, trust in His divine timing, and rely on Him through various trials.

She also highlights life-changing experiences from her mission work in Kenya, where she and her husband, John, have sponsored children to receive an education at a school they’ve helped fund. She recounts particularly impactful experiences, including worshipping with African women and gifting Bibles to women who had never owned one.

Throughout our conversation, Chris encourages us to praise God through our trials, keep our minds centered on Him, and listen for His still, small voice.

Wise words worth echoing:

-“Even if I'm having a hard time, I can still praise Him because He’s there and He’s getting me through it.”

-“He's always holding our hand. We gotta grasp onto His and just hold on for dear life.”

-“He will put a path before you, sometimes you just have to whack away a few weeds to get to it.”

-“The days that I focus on Him go so much better than the days that I try to do things on my own.”

-“When my mind is stayed on Him, that's when I feel the perfect peace.”

-“Even when He does shut a door, He is going to open a window. Might be little, but He is going to open it.”

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mY_h85aKYk

In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose speaks with John Linke, a 75-year-old man of God with a great sense of humor.

At a young age, John promised God that if he was ever successful, “He wouldn’t have to come looking for me.” After starting a business at 39 years old that enabled him to retire at 50, John kept his promise. He and his wife, Chris, have spent years supporting missions work in Kenya, funding the building of a dormitory at a boarding school that has grown from three children 20 years ago to 738 children today.

Throughout our conversation, John emphasizes the importance of perseverance, patience and trusting in God’s timing, as well as praying before making any decision. John also highlights how he’s experienced God’s love and protection over the years, including during a near-death experience at 16 years old when he was blown up by fireworks.

Now living in a retirement community, John also shares how he has found renewed purpose by meeting new people and talking about Jesus.

Wise words worth echoing:

-“A turtle can’t move until it sticks its neck out.”

-“It’s not about becoming rich or important. It’s about how you finish.”

-“You just have to keep doing the right things right and things will take shape for you.”

-“God has a plan for your life, but it’s a lot easier to pull a rope than it is to push a rope.”

-“The world isn’t going to show you the good way. Follow where God leads you.”

-“You’re able to make better decisions if you’re in the Word.”

-“Some have to go and some have to send. I missed my going period, but I can send.”

-“God wrote a pretty good book…and if you read it, it can shape you.”

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYGPKRSCeFM

In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose speaks with Malinda Dietrich, a 70-year-old woman of God who has been journeying with the Lord for 46 years. Malinda shares how the Lord took her from a hardened girl who used to tell others that God was just “a crutch” to a woman in love with Jesus.

She recalls the moment the Lord encountered her in her car after a night of partying, His relentless pursuit of her, and the first time she experienced peace after letting Him into her heart.

Malinda also shares how God’s presence sustained her through a series of challenging health circumstances and how she learned to fight with God’s word. She also discusses her struggles with identity, self-hatred, and shyness, and how the Lord has brought healing and restoration to those areas of her life.

Throughout our conversation, Malinda offers words of wisdom on embracing God’s unconditional love, using His word as a weapon, growing in intimacy with the Holy Spirit, hearing God’s voice, stepping out in obedience, and more.

Words worth echoing:

-“I was not looking for Him. He was looking for me. And I love that about Him.”

-“We don’t change ourselves. It’s a supernatural work that He changes us.”

-“This is a God that wants to be with us. He’s not far away.”

-“The Lord has given us tools that we can pick up, but we have to pick them up.”

-“We're just broken people who are doing our best to follow the perfect One.”

-“Sometimes you have to step into what the Lord’s called you to do.”

-“We want to be humble and go low and let Him go high.”

-“Don't model yourself after any man. Follow Him. People will let you down. Follow Jesus.”

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Website: www.eternalechoesministry.com

Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ for speaking events or interviews

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD8a55cmc0g