When Life Implodes All Around You

For a good portion of their marriage, Kathy and Larry Miller were involved in writing, teaching and speaking ministries worldwide, not just separately but often together. When severe life-threatening health issues struck them almost at the same time, they had to step back and say, "What now, Lord?" Tune in to hear how they've redirected their focus and energies to follow God's latest path for their lives. Instead of sidelining them, he's using them in new and different ways.

https://kathycollardmiller.com/

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They Never Expected the Career Paths that Brought Them Together

Neither Adrienne nor Frank Signorino expected to spend the bulk of their employment years serving as guards in California jails. Join us for a fascinating discussion of the challenges and rewards that came with doing their best to provide a safe environment for incarcerated individuals...even as they put their own safety and well-being on the line.

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High Flying!

We had a good time learning about aerial arts from LuAnne Moresco, who's written a book on the subject titled "Aerial Visions: An Introduction to Silks, Hammock, Lyra, and Other Aerial Arts." That's quite a mouthful, but a fitting title for a sport that entails far more than dangling daintily in the air. Take a listen, and you too may be bitten by the aerialist bug and the full-body fitness, joy and freedom it offers.

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I Am Sparrow: A Story of Healing from Sexual Abuse

Meghan Carlisle joined us on this podcast to talk about her first novel, a somewhat autobiographical story of a young girl trapped by an abuser. She graciously answered all our hard questions and then read an excerpt from "I Am Sparrow." Meghan has a passion to shed light on the paths women walk through life’s hardest challenges and their journeys to healing. She's an excellent writer and speaker who'd love to talk to your group about abuse, transformation and hope.

contact: [email protected]

https://meghancarlisle.wixsite.com/meghan-carlisle

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Long Journey to Joy

Ruby Contreras's big smile and enthusiasm could give the impression she's had an ideal life. But that would be a false assumption. Her story begins with parents who not only neglected their children but introduced them to drugs at early ages. In and out of foster homes until she turned 18, Ruby continued to struggle with addiction and abusive relationships. Finally, the day came when she could no longer live that life and reached out for help.

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Seeing Jesus in the Pain

Earnie Lewis’s journey to emotional health has not been easy. Yet, he’s never given up, and he’s been able to help others along the way. Through tears, Earnie graciously shared with us the trauma and the trials—and the steps he took to wholenesswith the help and prayers of therapists, family members and friends. His story of healing will challenge, inspire and encourage you.

The Many Hats of Ray Ellis

From policeman to pastor, teacher, author, book coach and publisher, Ray has done it all and done it well. In podcast #175, we talk with Ray about his multiple careers as well as what it was like to grow up in the American South during the Civil Rights Movement. And, of course, Steve threw in some cop questions. :-)

https://www.passioncm.org/

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They Grew Up in Prison yet Found a Fulfilling Future

Renee and Mike Book both experienced abusive childhoods that led to addictions and crime--and a search for healing. On this podcast, the Books share not only their incredible journeys but amazing wisdom about life, marriage, parenting, emotional and spiritual growth, and so much more. Tune in and be challenged!!!

A Story about Cheating

What a fun time we had interviewing the Bryant family about their new children's book titled "Trusting Timothy: A Story about Cheating."

https://www.trustingtimothy.com/

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Brick by Brick

Rick Archuleta shares fun stories of restoring Bay Area buildings inside and out, including San Francisco's City Hall, a.k.a. the People's Palace, the Russ Building, and the basement of the Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf, among others. Now an Idaho resident, he provides Treasure Valley residents with a unique handyman service .

https://archuletass.com/