Heart & Humor with Doug & Jayme

Doug spends time with Brad & Marilyn Rhoads to talk more about their new book "The Grace Marriage: How the Gospel and Intentionality Transform Your Relationship" www.GraceMarriage.com

0:33 This couple wrote this book after struggles in their own marriage

2:16 - The challenges of the marriage from the beginning

5:04 - Comparing a Grace-based marriage with a performance-based marriage

8:13 - What Grace is NOT

10:42 - Advice and encouragement for couples that feel "unequally yoked"

11:33 - Importance of being spiritually grounded

13:22 - Importance of investing in your marriage, even when you are raising kids

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Doug catches up with actress Ina Barron to talk about her role in the new Pure Flix rom-com "Learning to Love"

0:30 - Sharing about her international background and Russian connection

2:40 - Overview of the film and her character "Steph"

4:21 - On her two young co-starts

4:44 - On how she prepped for this role in her first romantic comedy

6:52 - Themes explored in the film

8:32 - Her Native American connection

11:21 - on her role as an advocate for global peace

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Doug catches up with Os Hillman to talk about his new book "Birdies, Bogeys, and Life Lessons from the Game of Golf: 52 Devotionals"

0:32 - Os shares the inspiration behind the book

1:32 - His book has many faith stories from current PGA players 

1:57 - Why Os choose golf at a young age and his incredible early success

2:43 - On wrestling with disappointment after he did not get a pro golf career

3:57 - As a teen, and not yet a Christian, Os lost his dad (how he dealt with that)

4:56 - Outreach potential with this book

6:06 - Os shares about TGIF www.TodayGodisFirst.com

6:51  Final Thoughts

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Doug catches up with Jay & Laura Laffoon to learn about their book "Ultimate Dad Night - 75 Amazing Activities for Dads & Kids"

0:33 - Jay & Laura share about their 25 year background in "marriage entertainment"  - Helping busy couples stay happily married for life

1:16 - What was the inspiration behind writing the book?

2:49 - The book keeps it simple and easy for dad

3:29 - This book is not just for dads

4:24 - Encouragement for dads with tough relationships with their kids

6:00 - Don't take parenting advice from social media, instead look to mentoring

7:00 - On the work/life balance

8:13 - The authors share their 3 favorite activities from the book

9:23 - On being empty nesters

10:31 - Kids grow up so fast!!

11:30 - This book is not just activities but also prayers and Godly guidance to tie it all together

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Doug chats with writer and podcaster Rachael Adams to talk about her book "A Little Goes a Long Way : 52 Days to a Significant Life"

0:40 - While intended to encourage women, this book is also connecting with men and kids/teens

1:39 - Every day is a new day to have impact

2:11 - Rachel shares the inspiration behind writing this book

3:27 - Biblical examples of simple people leading significant lives

5:26 - Your significance is NOT based on comparisons

7:09 - Nothing was too insignificant for Jesus, so nothing is too insignificant for us

8:30 - How each devotion ends  - a "little' task &  a prayer

9:47 - Rachael responds to the question - "What if I feel insignificant?"

11:22 - Final encouragements

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Doug chats with Ron Block (Banjoist, guitarist, singer & songwriter - best known as a member of the bluegrass band Alison Krauss & Union Station) about his book "Abiding Dependence, Living Moment by Moment in the Love of God"

0:21 - Ron's connection to Doug's wedding reception

0:54 - Ron's musical beginnings

2:42 - Ron's professional musical journey

4:54 - Ron's faith journey grows out of his mom's later in life conversion

6:16 - Head knowledge (of God) vs Heart knowledge

9:15 - Ron always wanted to write, he shares the origin of this book

12:43 - What does Abiding Dependence mean?

15:49 - What Ron hopes readers take away from his book

19:29 - Jesus felt fear

20:40 - Final Thoughts

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Doug catches up New York Times bestselling author and President of Proverbs 31 Ministry Lysa TerKeurst to talk about her latest book "You're Going to Make It: 50 Morning & Evening Devotionals to Unrush your Mind, Uncomplicate Your Heart and Experience Healing Today.

0:45 - Lysa shares the inspiration behind writing this book

1:29 - Breaking down how these devotionals are structured

2:30 - The Evening Devotional could be a help for better sleep

3:17 - Special personal photos takes this devo to another level

4:04 - Lysa shares more of her healing journey

4:55 - The importance of boundaries

6:39 - God was the first to create boundaries

8:20 - Tips for navigating difficult conversations when emotions are running high

9:20 - The challenge of being obedient to God when going through challenging times

10:24 - Lysa's wisdom for you on boundaries

11:14 - God loves you too much to answer your prayers at any other time then the right time and in any other way then the right way

12:45 - Trading our will for God's will

13:34 - Final thoughts on healing and boundaries 

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Doug catches up with Tawana Lowery to find out more about her women's ministry Miss Overcomer Global and details on an upcoming event 4/22/23 in Franklin

- What is Miss Overcomer Global?

- Origin of the ministry and all that Tawana went through 

- How women connect with Miss Overcomer Global

- FREE April 22nd event in Franklin Click here for FREE tickets

- April 22nd speaker and worship leader line up

- Tawana shares feed back from ladies who have attended previous events

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Doug catches up with Bobby Williams to share about his Encouraging Moments ministry , his long history in Nashville and now his expansion into TV and a few words of encouragement just for you

0:23 - Bobby's back story - local car dealership, TV ads and more

1:12 - Losing his father, panic attacks and learning to turn fear into faith

5:11 - Anything you're going through, no matter how hard, God is there to help you IF you bring it to Him

6:21 - Encouraging Moments grows from a podcast to a TV show on CTN & NRB TV

8:52 - Bobby's encouragement for someone going through something very difficult

11:01 - Bobby's bonus Encouraging Moment

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Doug catches up with actor, radio host and country music artist Granger Smith to talk his role in a new PureFlix movie "Moonrise"

0:23 - Summary of the film Watch the trailer here

1:10 - A movie inspired by a true story

1:39 - Granger Smith - actor, radio host and country artist

2:39 - Dealing with grief

4:13 - The film as a conversation starter to processing personal loss

6:43 - Christmas is the back drop to this film

8:11 - Being a country artist of faith

8:24 - Granger shares how God has revealed Himself

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