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Filmmaker and advocate Joel Sheagren joins Kristin Kurtz for a powerful conversation on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), prenatal alcohol exposure, adoption, mental health, neurodiversity, and the hidden struggles many families face. Joel shares his family’s story, the heartbreaking reality of misdiagnosis, and why many children with brain-based differences are mislabeled as “bad” instead of being understood. We discuss metacognition, adaptive skills, faith, and practical support for parents, educators, and churches through the Embrace Movement, Embracing Zach, and Embracing Hope.

Joel's contact info:

Email - [email protected]

Website - embracing-neurodiversity.com

Resources mentioned:

Novel, written by Jodee Kulp Embracing Zak Novel

Feature Film, the script is written by Justen Overlander, based on the novel, Embracing Zak - embracingzak.com

Parent resource book, Embracing Hope, written by Joel Sheagren & Carl Young

Church resource book, Embrace Neurodiversity, written by Joel Sheagren & Carl Young 

Documentary, Embraced, a prequel to the feature film

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His desperate journey took him through gender transition, and living a new life as a woman for eight years … But, as you’ll soon hear, his hopes ended in profound disappointment and regret. Thankfully, this is not where the story ends.What followed was a tenacious pursuit of renewal—back to his identity, back to truth, and ultimately, into deep inner healing in Christ.In this powerful interview, UPside host Marion MacKenzie sits down with Walter for an honest, brave, and compassionate conversation. Learn more about Walter Heyer here:Waltheyer.comEmbracingGodsDesign.com SexChangeRegret.com Share: If this episode encouraged you, be sure to share with others who might need this message. Subscribe: Eery time you like and comment or subscribe to our channel you help us continue to bring you conversations that elevate, equip, and inspire your faith, your purpose, and your everyday life.

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Why do you feel lonely even with friends? If you’re feeling alone, disconnected, or wondering why you feel lonely in a world more connected than ever, this episode will help you understand why and how to build real, meaningful relationships.

In this episode of the Peaceful Presence Podcast, Olivia Figuered sits down with April Farlow to talk about the reality so many are facing... feeling isolated despite having people around them.

We dive into:

➡️ what real friendship actually looks like
➡️ why loneliness is increasing
➡️ how to show up for others in both hard and good seasons
➡️ how the people around you shape your future
➡️ how to step into your identity without dimming your light

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Connect with April Farlow
To learn more about April, the work she’s doing, or to get a copy of her book Pieces of You, check out the links below:

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567739151510

Website www.aprilfarlow.com

Get her book Pieces of You:
https://www.amazon.com/Pieces-You-https://www.amazon.com/Pieces-You-Knowing-Light-Whose/dp/1960810723

Lydia’s Place (Nonprofit): https://lydias-place.com/

Publishing (Yorkshire Publishing): https://yorkshirepublishing.com/
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To learn more about Angel Studios and the film, “He Calls Me Daughter,” go to: www.angel.com/peaceful

About the Podcast:
The Peaceful Presence Podcast is a faith-based Christian podcast sharing miracle stories, supernatural encounters, testimonies of faith, and Spirit-led teaching to strengthen your walk with God. From near-death experiences to moments of divine redirection and transformation, every story reveals how God guides and restores us in seasons we never expected.

Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community! 

Please follow, rate, and share this podcast so more people can hear messages of faith, hope, and miracles.

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When your child says, “Mom, I’m transgender,” everything can change in an instant. In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz talks with Debra McNinch about faith, grief, prodigal children, LGBTQ family journeys, spiritual warfare, prayer, and learning to stand on Jesus when life feels shaken. Debra shares her heart behind Battlecry Moms, a Christian support community for parents navigating estrangement, addiction, identity struggles, and hard family dynamics. This episode offers Christian encouragement, biblical hope, prayer strategy, healing, and faith for parents walking through difficult seasons.

Debra's contact info:

Website - www.debramcninch.com

Debra's book:

Battlecry: Waging the Spiritual Battle for Your Prodigal

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The Hope Unlocked Podcast is a clarion call to keep going. Wild testimonies of faith & courage cut through the noise & ignite hope. Every financial gift helps amplify these voices & spread hope around the world — and you can also leave a note to share how the podcast has encouraged you. Join me in carrying this sound of freedom forward. Partner HERE

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Do you feel like you can never truly relax, even when your to-do list is empty? In this episode of the Apricot Oak Podcast, host Rachel sits down with holistic health coach Melissa Armstrong to understand why our bodies stay "on edge."

We explore Polyvagal Theory—the science behind your body's internal map of safety and threat. Melissa explains that many of us aren't just "stressed"; we are living in a chronic state of functional freeze, where we get things done but feel completely disconnected from ourselves, others, and God.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Science of Safety: Why safety isn't just the absence of a threat, but the presence of internal peace amidst chaos.
• Functional Freeze: How high achievers stay productive while their nervous systems are actually shut down.
• The Trauma-Body Connection: Understanding how past wounds (from playground bullying to chronic stress) create inflammation and physical symptoms today.
• The Vagus Nerve as a "Communication Superhighway": How your body sends more messages to your brain than the other way around.
• Practical Somatic Tools: Simple, "stupidly simple" ways to signal safety to your body right now through breath and awareness.

Key Quote:

"Safety isn't the absence of problems... it's the presence of internal peace amidst the chaos." — Melissa Armstrong

Timestamps & Highlights

• [00:00] – Introduction: Moving from breakthrough to flourishing.
• [04:15] – Defining "Functional Freeze": When your body is a place you can't rest in.
• [08:42] – The Biblical Promise: Why the Bible promises difficulty but offers peace through a regulated spirit.
• [12:10] – What is Trauma? Gabor Maté’s definition and how it disconnects us from our bodies.
• [18:30] – The Physical Cost: How "thoughts, traumas, and toxins" lead to gut issues and fatigue.
• [22:15] – The Vagus Nerve: Your biological path to safety.
• [25:50] – The "Belly Breath" Exercise: A 30-second somatic tool you can use anywhere.
• [31:10] – Modeling for the Next Generation: Why regulating your own nervous system is the best gift for your kids.

Connect with Melissa Armstrong

• Website: holistichealthbymelissa.com
• Instagram: @holistichealthbymelissa
• Podcast: Holistic Health with Melissa

Connect with Apricot Oak: Follow the show on Instagram @ApricotOakPodcast for more content on healing, trauma recovery, and reconnection. Don't forget to rate, share, and review the show to help others find these tools for flourishing.

Keywords: Nervous System Regulation, Polyvagal Theory, Vagus Nerve Healing, Somatic Exercises for Anxiety, Functional Freeze, Chronic Stress Recovery, Faith and Mental Health, Holistic Healing

He was nine months old when his father threw him to the police… and then walked away from the family.

Sean Teis grew up without a dad, later lost the man who stepped in as a father figure, and wrestled with a question many people carry deep inside:

Can I really trust God as Father?

In this conversation, Sean shares his personal story of growing up fatherless, navigating abandonment, and discovering what it means to find identity, security, and healing in God. This is a powerful Christian testimony and one of those real God stories that reminds us we can experience God even in the middle of our pain.

If you’ve ever struggled with a father wound, felt abandoned, or questioned where God is in your life, this episode will help you see how people begin to hear God, trust Him, and recognize His presence in their story.

Today, Sean leads God Is My Dad, a ministry helping fatherless families and single mothers around the world and guiding people toward deeper personal faith and healing.

Topics covered:
• Growing up fatherless and healing the father wound
• Losing a grandfather who became a father figure
• Trusting God after abandonment
• Finding identity and security in God
• Breaking generational cycles of fatherlessness
• The heart behind the God Is My Dad ministry

Connect with Sean:
www.godismydad.com
@GodIsMyDad on all platforms

Sean’s Books:
The Fatherless Journey For Guys
https://a.co/d/05NoHiHv

The Single Mom Journey: A 30-Day Devotional Guide
https://a.co/d/0iZ7ongj

The Fatherless Journey for Girls
https://a.co/d/05UeaYMi

The Fatherless Journey – A Devotional For Guys
https://a.co/d/04ph3x8s

Connect with Witness the Wonder:
Website: https://ChristinaSmithOfficial.com
Instagram: @witnessthewonder
Facebook: @witnessthewonder

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Witness the Wonder is hosted by Christina Smith, sharing real life stories, personal faith journeys, and how God is always at work in your story.

Hearing God's voice every day — not just on Sundays — is exactly what life coach April Snook teaches women to do.

In this episode, she shares the faith breakthrough that shattered her financial ceiling and how you can start hearing God in your everyday moments too.

What if the ceiling you've been living under isn't a money problem — but a faith problem?

That's exactly what April Snook heard from God in the middle of a grocery store. And it changed everything.

April is a life coach, wife of 28 years, mom of four, and the voice behind How to Do Life with God. She's one of the most practical women I know when it comes to actually hearing God's voice — not just on Sunday mornings, but on Tuesday afternoons in the cereal aisle.

In this conversation, we talk about:

The grocery store moment where God reordered April's entire financial ceiling

Why your next breakthrough isn't limited by income, opportunity, or circumstance

What God's voice actually sounds like — and how to tell it's really Him

One daily intention that closes the gap between believing and living your faith

☕ How to make hearing God a habit, and help your kids learn to "set their faith" so God can show off in their lives too!

Key Quote:"You are no longer limited by your husband's salary. You are only limited by your faith." — what God said to April Snook

Scriptures Referenced:

• Psalm 103 — "He fills my mouth with good things"
• Psalm 37 — "Delight yourself in the Lord and He gives you the desires of your heart"
• The story of Enoch — walking with God in the everyday

Connect with April Snook:

• thewellhouselife.com (free discovery call available)
• Instagram & Facebook: How to Do Life with God
• TikTok: The God Vlog

☕ Grab your coffee — this one will stretch you and entertain you in the best way.

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And if you're ready to start hearing God's voice yourself, grab my free 5-day email series below.

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Waiting on God can feel frustrating, confusing, and even a little heartbreaking—especially when you’ve been praying, trusting, and doing all the “right” things, but nothing seems to change. In this honest and encouraging conversation, Jennifer and Rosalynn unpack why God makes us wait, what He’s actually doing behind the scenes, and how to trust His timing when you feel stuck, overlooked, or discouraged. You’ll discover how waiting seasons can strengthen your faith, refine your character, and prepare you for something better than you imagined—plus practical ways to stay grounded, grow spiritually, and wait well without losing hope. If you’ve been wondering why your breakthrough hasn’t come yet, this episode will remind you that God is still working, even in the silence.

Let’s Connect!

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Anxiety, fear, rejection and confusion may still feel louder than God's voice.  

The truth? The enemy isn’t after your peace—he’s after your ability to hear God clearly for yourself.

If this resonates, you may benefit from Heather's Prophetic Healing Workshop every 3rd Monday of the month.  Reserve your spot here.

Scripture References
John 16:13 - Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

1 John 4:18 - there is no fear in love but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment.  He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 

Ephesians 3:18-19 - ...may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— ...to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Romans 12:2 - And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

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Have you ever wondered if you’re really hearing God’s voice — or just reacting to fear, pressure, and the need to get everything right?

In this episode of The Redeemed Perfectionist, we explore how perfectionism can create spiritual confusion and distort the way you relate to God. When your faith has been shaped by performance, fear of punishment, people pleasing, or the pressure to avoid disappointing God, it can become difficult to recognize his voice as gentle, present, and full of grace.

Lenee' is joined by prophetic healing coach Heather O’Brien for a conversation about Christian perfectionism, fear of man, inner striving, co

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You see the message and your stomach drops.

“come home now.”

No explanation. Just enough to know something’s wrong.

An unexpected moment that led to something no one could explain.

You’re already moving, trying to think, trying to stay calm—but you’ve never dealt with anything like this before.

That’s where Shelley Kemp found herself when her son’s accident changed everything in a single afternoon.

Not just because of what happened…

but because she didn’t know what to do next.

There was no plan for this.

No past experience to pull from.

Just decisions that had to be made in real time.

And what she did in the middle of that…

is probably not what you’d expect.

If you’ve ever had a moment where you didn’t know what to do… listen to how this unfolded—and send it to someone who’s in that place right now.

To go deeper into what she started doing in that moment, you’ll find everything HERE.

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