Known with Mandee McD

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Jenny Clark is a wonderful mother - birth mother, foster mother, adoptive mother.  Her family keeps her on her toes, but God has always had her back. In this episode, we have a great conversation about the realities of foster and adoptive parenting, how to support those who are in the midst of it, and what she sees herself doing to care for orphans in the future.
We are ALL called to care for orphans, so this is a valuable story for anyone.

If you would like to contact Jenny, you can head to her website www.jennymo.com

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I LOVE Cece Todd and all of her extra-ness.  Apparently, a lot of other people do too!  Her floral design business has blossomed quickly and she's been blessed with great success.  CeCe shares a lot about her obstacles and missed opportunities on her way to becoming a well-respected name a very competitive industry.

You can follow CeCe on Facebook and Instagram.

You may visit her website, Cece Designs, here.

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Wow!  This episode is raw and real and sometimes hard to hear.  But what I do hope you hear is HOPE and JESUS and HEALING.  Allison is a powerful woman in the Kingdom.  She fights for herself, her family, her brothers and sisters in Christ, and for justice.
I am so proud to know her.

If you want to learn more about DID, Allison recommends this article and this one.

Allison also recommends the following books:
The Wounded Heart
Growing Up Again
The Body Keeps the Score (this one was already on my reading list.  I'll have to move it up the list now that Allison is also suggesting it!)
Coping with Trauma-related Dissociation

If you would like to get in touch with Allison, you mail email her here.

Mission Lazarus is on Facebook here and here and on Instagram here and here.

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Cathy is a breast cancer survivor and so are about 3.8 million other women.  In this episode, Cathy shares her personal perspective on going through the physical and spiritual battles of beating cancer.  We also talk about a drunk driver crashing into her home, so there's that!

I am privileged to be one of Cathy's Chemosabes - what her friends and "family" called ourselves as we walked with her.  Odds are, you know someone who has fought or is fighting against this disease.  Please share this source of wisdom in navigating the illness for everyone involved.

We were so busy laughing at the end of the episode that I FORGOT TO ASK MY QUESTION THAT I ALWAYS ASK!!!  Cathy was so kind to send me her answer to "what do you know about God that the rest of us may not know?"
Cathy said: "I honestly don’t know if there’s anything I know about God that others don’t. But the closest I probably come to  unique wisdom is this: God will show up in a tangible, physical way at the darkest of times. He certainly sent friends to me at key times that filled needs, even needs I don’t know I had yet. But what I mean is that I, literally, felt His presence in a way I never had before. I think He blessed me with being better attuned to His presence. His presence is bigger than I have the words to describe, but the best I can say is it is overwhelming love and peace, despite circumstances. Knowing this has given me a new perspective on life.  I used to be a worrier but now I know that so little in this world ultimately matters. I’m probably not expressing this very well but, like I said, I lack the words to adequately express myself. "
 
If you would like to reach out to Cathy you may find her on Facebook.

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Lisa Powell is a wonderful friend and mentor to me!  She may even laugh that I used the word mentor here, but her desire to serve the Lord through serving His people has meant a lot to me. 
In this episode, Lisa shares all the defining moments of her life. Some are hard, but she recognizes God in every single one.
If you want to hear more about her son's illness, you can hear his wife Tiffani talk about it on episode 3 of the pod.
Here is the article about divorce that we talk about.
If you want to get in touch with Lisa you can find her on Facebook or email her at [email protected]

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Alicia is a power house of faith and healing.  What a compassionate and wise woman she is!  She grew up in an abusive home.  Her trauma followed her into adulthood where depression pushed her to attempt suicide.  The Lord has transformed her and He still is.  Alicia's genuine and gentle way of telling her story will truly touch your heart.

You'll want to visit her blog: shewritesitplain.com

Facebook and Instagram: @shewritesitplain 

Three Websites I've Found Helpful for survivors of abuse: 

maketimetocuddle.com ( she has a guest post on this site)

calledtopeace.org

beautyafterbruises.com 

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Megan Schrock is a Junior at Auburn University with a deep love of the Lord. While she did grow up in a Church-going, full of faith family, her life hasn't always been a perfect one.  Megan shares about her sister Caitlin who now lives with Jesus and the adoption journey her family went on recently. 

She also shares all about her experience with the Disney College Program, which I wish I could do now!  Click here for more information on that.

If you want to get in touch with Megan, you can find her on Facebook and Instagram or send her an email.

Here's a book Megan recommends for girls from middle school to college age.

Uganda: Sozo Children

Worship playlist: When going through trials worshipping is the surrender of our hearts and listening to these songs helped Megan in her trials. 

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Sophie Corder and her husband have been married for over 25 years, 3 of which have been wonderful!  They have been through a lot and Sophie doesn't hold back in sharing her secrets.  If you've ever related to David in the Bible, this episode is for you!

If you want to get in touch with Sophie you can find her on Facebook and Instagram.

Here ministry's website can be found here : bridgestounity.org

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