This special Christmas episode of the Life Renovation Podcast is a simple, heartfelt reading of the Christmas story—created to help you pause and reflect on the hope found in Jesus.

With gratitude to North Church Spokane for collaborating with us, and to Church On the Move for providing the music and script. We are honored to share this with you.

Merry Christmas, and blessings to you and your family.

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The holidays can be joyful—and complicated. In this episode, Karen Keith, LICSW, returns to share practical, grace-filled ways to navigate family gatherings with peace and authenticity. A fan-favorite guest from episodes #11 and #26 (Boundaries 2.0), Karen brings wisdom for handling complex family dynamics with confidence and care.

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In this final episode of our Redemption in Real Life series, Glendie and Emily sit down with Nikolas Gonia, our Men’s Ministry Coordinator, to share how God transformed his story and led him into a calling he never expected. Nikolas opens up about his passion for walking with dads and offers encouragement to fathers who feel overwhelmed, unqualified, or alone.

This is a powerful conversation about redemption, purpose, and the life-changing impact of men showing up when it matters most.

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“If what I went through is anything like what women experience during a chemical abortion, they deserve to know the truth.” In this episode of our Real Stories of Renovation series, Natalie Poulson shares her personal journey of discovering she was unexpectedly pregnant at 47, walking through weeks of uncertainty, and ultimately facing miscarriage. Natalie reflects on how her own painful experience reshaped her understanding of chemical abortion after hearing about it at Life Services Dream Beyond Auction '25. This is a vulnerable, hope-filled story of loss, honesty, and the tender ways God renovates our lives through heartbreak. 

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        www.heartbeatinternational.org/our-work/apr

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On this episode of the Life Renovation Podcast—part two of our Redemption in Real Life series—Emily and Alicia share an honest conversation about faith, motherhood, and God’s redeeming work in her life. Together, they explore Alicia’s challenging childhood, her journey to becoming a mom at 18, and how God has used her brokenness to draw her closer to Him. They also reflect on the beauty of redemption, the power of community, and how Alicia’s experiences now equip her to walk alongside others at Life Services as our Care Coordinator.

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What does it really look like when God brings beauty from brokenness? In this episode, Glendie and Emily kick off a new series on redemption—how God transforms our brokenness into beauty. From biblical examples like Peter and Naaman to their own personal stories, they explore how God restores what’s been lost, refines us through suffering, and invites us to live with hope and purpose.

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In today's episode, co-hosts Glendie and Emily are joined by their coworkers, Jenelle and Rachel (RN, BSNs) from our clinic team, to discuss chemical abortion and Abortion Pill Reversal (APR). We dive into the realities of the abortion pill, its effects, and how APR works to give women a chance at a different outcome. We also explore Life Services’ approach to care—ministering, not manipulating—and how this shapes the client experience when they visit Life Services Clinics.

Note: This episode contains detailed medical information and discussion about abortion, chemical abortion, and reproductive loss.

Show Notes

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In today’s episode, Glendie and Emily sit down with Eugene Kubik, a vital part of the Life Services team, to explore how his story of family, faith, and service has shaped who he is today. He reflects on losing his father at a young age and the legacy he received from his mother through the choices she made. Eugene also shares why fatherhood mentoring became his focus, the best advice he’s received as a dad, and the encouragement he offers to fathers. Along the way, listeners will catch a glimpse of the hope that emerges when one generation invests in the next.

Show Notes:

Learn more about Life Services Spokane programs and our mentoring opportunities: www.lifeservices.org/programs

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The Life Renovation Podcast is a ministry of Life Services Spokane, a 501 (c) (3) organization based in Spokane, WA. To learn more about our work with those impacted by unplanned pregnancy, fatherlessness, or past abortions, please visit our website at www.lifeservices.org.

Purity culture shaped a generation in the church—often emphasizing rules and shame more than God’s good design for sexuality. In this episode, Glendie and Emily sit down with speaker and author Joanna Hyatt to unpack what purity culture is, how it’s affected relationships and faith, and how we can move toward a healthier, biblical understanding of sex and intimacy.

Show Notes: 

https://www.joannahyatt.com/

Episode 7: State of Sexuality with Joanna Hyatt 

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In this episode, co-host Elizabeth Morrison shares a life-changing decision that will reshape her next season. We reflect on her impact, her journey of faith, and what it takes to follow God into the unknown.

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This honest, hope-filled conversation will leave you encouraged, equipped, and ready for your next step.

Show Notes:

Craig Groeschel

Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby

Transitions by William Bridges

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Life Renovation Podcast is a ministry of Life Services Spokane, a 501c3 based out of Spokane, WA. To learn more about our work with those impacted by unplanned pregnancy, fatherlessness or past abortions please visit our website at www.lifeservices.org.