Living Grace

On this latest edition of "Living Grace," host Cheryl Brodersen talks with Sarah Bard, daughter of Dave and Nancy Sylvester of Calvary Chapel York. Through their discussion, Sarah provides lessons the Lord has shown her through relationships, whether in friendship, marriage, family and more, as they prove our main dependence on Jesus. Enjoy this new episode as we focus on lessons from the Lord in relationships and the joy He provides through them!

We are excited to kick off a new season of “Living Grace” with Nancy Sylvester in the studio, sharing about gaining a fresh perspective from the Lord and choosing her thoughts wisely. Having been led by the Lord to minister in York, England, Nancy and her husband Dave’s life became a flourishing, but hectic schedule of full-time ministry and housing a Bible college on campus. After experiencing physical ailments Nancy was forced to rest, during which the Lord gave her a fresh perspective. Be encouraged to stop and rest in the Lord, remembering that as we seek Him first, He promises to take care of the rest (Matthew 6:33).

Enjoy this episode of “Living Grace” as guest Fern Nichols shares about the origin of Moms in Prayer, an organization of moms, grandmas, aunts etc. who gather in groups representing schools from across the US and abroad to pray. Fern shares the four principles used as a format from the Lord's Prayer during this hour of prayer: praise, confession, thanksgiving and intercession. Moms in Prayer welcomes all women to come and pray, and encourages them to come freely, knowing that there is no condemnation, but a time totally devoted to Jesus in lifting up each school represented. If you would like to join the nearest Moms in Prayer group or would like to start a new group, visit momsinprayer.org. And enjoy Fern’s book, “Mom’s Little Book of Powerful Prayers” that provides an attribute of the Lord, scripture, and prayer for your child throughout the year.

What does homeschool education and a heart for missions have in common? Guest Danielle Overholt shares how God led her to make the decision to homeschool her children, and how that foundation was used to open opportunities to share the gospel in another country. While there are many misconceptions of homeschool education, Danielle presents a clear explanation to better understand the dynamics of homeschooling and the private school programs offered, including the PSP she directs through Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. If you are interested in learning more, you can find detailed information at psp.cccm.com.

This is the age of comfort. This is also, ironically, the age of addiction, where it may not be drugs or alcohol, but food disorders or prescription drug addictions. Host Cheryl Brodersen interviews Cathy Rich who co-leads One Step to Freedom with her husband, Mark Rich. One Step to Freedom is a ministry that seeks to be available to anyone who desires to be restored from their addiction. Cathy shares that while other rehab programs use the 12-step process, the key is to be restored through the power of Jesus coming into our hearts and changing us from the inside-out. We pray you are blessed by this message of hope and restoration on this episode of “Living Grace."

Do you feel useless in your position? Have you lost faith of God using you in ministry? Guest Theresa Howard talks about her experiences of God orchestrating unique connections that has opened many doors of full-time ministry. Theresa shares that she went from being a college student to traveling to Hungary and staying full time to serve in ministry. On this episode of "Living Grace," she reveals the key to being used by the Lord and closes with a super encouraging message for those of us who may be currently stuck in a monotonous job or seemingly monotonous lifestyle.

Prayer is such a vital element to success and victory in a dark and perverse world. As the culture around us becomes more pervasive in its depravity, is it possible to raise godly children through this next generation? Host Cheryl Brodersen and guest Teri Neumann encourage other parents, particularly mothers, that the key is prayer, allowing the Holy Sprit to work through you during those hard moments of disciplining and discipling your children. Stay strong and remember the promise in Isaiah 59:21, “‘…My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your descendants, nor from the mouth of your descendants’ descendants…’”

We have all experienced moments of being led astray from our walks with the Lord, but on this episode of "Living Grace," host Cheryl Brodersen discusses the prodigal experience with mother-daughter duo, Teri Camp and April O’Brien. April shares her testimony of being a prodigal and walking away from her Christian influence at home. As April and Teri share their perspectives in this experience, they both give encouragement to never give up on prodigals and to keep asking, keep seeking and keep believing that the Lord has His mighty hand in that situation.

God desires to fulfill dreams He has placed on your heart. Host Cheryl Brodersen talks with guest Romy Godding on how God miraculously called, led and fulfilled a calling and dream in Romy’s heart. After receiving the Lord, Romy felt a strong desire to be in ministry and serve as a missionary in England. Enjoy this episode as Romy shares that even through seasons of suffering, God is faithful to walk us through those hard times and still fulfill His promises. As it says in Joshua, “Be strong and courageous” for the Lord will not leave you nor forsake you & will fulfill the dreams He has spoken to you.

Host Cheryl Brodersen talks with Terri Fischer, who shares how even through a path of suffering, God will open doors that no one can shut. Trials are certainly not planned, but God is faithful to guide us through the often loneliness and pain we feel in trials, especially when it is relational. Terri emphasizes, "Forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation, in fact, it can’t. Sometimes forgiveness means backing off.” Be encouraged today that if you are facing a similar trial in a relationship or marriage, know that God is with you and has your future in His hands.