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Join me for Part 2 of Laurie’s incredible adventure race journey as she shares what it was really like to take on an 8-hour race in Maine with her son, Sam.

Laurie opens up about her training, the complications she faced with her shoulder and ankle in the middle of her training, and just how physically and emotionally difficult race day became. She shares the moments when she wanted to quit—but chose to keep going—and how she found herself jumping on the “struggle bus” alongside others who were fighting their own battles on the course.

But this story is about more than endurance. Laurie talks about God’s answer to her prayer, "Please don't let me fall off my bike," and the remarkable, inexplicable way God showed up throughout the journey.

There’s laughter, tears, struggle, faith, determination, and a whole lot of heart in this episode. Join us for this inspiring conclusion to Laurie’s adventure race story and hear what happened when she decided not to give up.

Before becoming a mom, Laurie Yager lived a life full of adventure. But after years of injuries and setbacks, she found herself in a place she never expected—unable to walk and searching for answers that never seemed to come.

In this episode, Laurie shares her powerful journey from doctor to doctor, navigating pain, frustration, and uncertainty. Through it all, her struggles deepened her relationship with God and reshaped her perspective on strength, healing, and purpose.

Now, years later, Laurie is not only back on her feet—she’s training for an adventure race with her oldest son, Sam.

Join us as this “cookie mama” shares her story of resilience, faith, and the incredible comeback that proves it’s never too late to rise again.

Part of soul care is releasing loved ones of expectations.

We all have parts of our bodies that we don't like. No one is perfect!! I encourage you, be strong that's what matters!

Lover of Jesus, Wife, Mom of three, Rev X Lead Instructor, Revelation Wellness Educator, Certified Personal Trainer, and Nutrition Coach in Training, Bri Joy wears many fabulous hats. Listen as Bri talks about her health struggles, the agony of pulling away from a ministry she thought God wanted her in, and listen as she discovers the joy that came after the waiting. 

Author of, Launch: Preparing your Kids for Takeoff and speaker Margie Sims shares the ups and downs of being a Mom of 10. I hope you enjoy her nuggets of wisdom as much as I did and for more advice, purchase her book. It will make you laugh or maybe cry, either was it's full of wisdom.

https://www.amazon.com/Launch-Preparing-Your-Kids-Takeoff/dp/1944309365/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38MW9NEUMZ35H&dchild=1&keywords=launch+margie+sims&qid=1632606063&sprefix=Launch+margie%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1

It is good to remember that we live in our Father's world, and when we feel helpless as parents, we can go to God, our Father, and surrender all to Him. 

Poem by Maltbie Davenport Badcock...https://discoverpoetry.com/poems/maltbie-davenport-babcock/this-is-my-fathers-world/

September, five years ago, I prayed for a tropical vacation. God answered my prayer in the most unexpected, life transformative way.  

https://youtu.be/dJ3-Giizbvc

Maggie shares how it felt being the wife of Green Bay Packer, Karl Swanke. She also talks about being a mother to three very different children, a teacher, a traveler, and a friend. Maggie also has a love for food and community that makes you want to cook with her and feast at her table. 

*Maggie's volume is low and mine was loud so bear with the audio. 

Over centuries in the Middle East, settlements were built upon each other making a hill. These hills are called Tels, and it reminded me of the layers of my own life, the sorrows that I suffered and healed from but haven't forgotten. It is good to remember where we have come from to pray for and help those that come from similar situations.

Crossroads of the Earth Presentation (PDF)

https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/-1?t=0

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/what-is-tel