“No one leaves home unless home is in the mouth of a shark.“
Warsan Shire, from the poem Home
Today I’m talking with Shawn Smucker, who is a dear friend and the author of the book, Once We Were Strangers: What Friendship with a Syrian Refugee Taught Me about Loving My Neighbor. 
I loved Shawn’s book and I had lot’s of questions for him about refugees and what he has learned through getting to know a Syrian refugee. I think, if you’re like me and you have questions, you’re going to love this conversation.
Links:
ShawnSmucker.com
Once We Were Strangers
Find all of Shawn’s Books HERE
Whole: Restoring What Is Broken in Me, You, and The Entire World by Steve Wiens
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Loving Our Refugee Neighbor - Episode 18

How do you forgive when the wound is still open? How do you leave a legacy of redemption instead of dysfunction? How do you trust God when your deepest fears are realized? Join Sarah Mae (and wise mentors along the way) as she explores these and other messy heart topics and the strategies we can use to seek healing in the pain and restoration in the ruins. | New episodes every Tuesday!

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Today I'm going to talk to you about making a plan for that difficult family gathering you're heading into! Get your notebook and let's get to work!
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Making a Plan for Difficult or Dysfunctional Family Gatherings

Many of us have or are struggling with Pandemic depression, feeling unmotivated, and wondering, "What is wrong with me?" and, "Will I ever feel back to normal?"
If you're struggling or if you've asked those questions, this show is for you.
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You Are Not Pathetic, You Are Just Stuck (For the struggling ones)

Today on the show I have Lore Ferguson Wilber, author of the beautiful new book, Handle with Care. In this episode, we talk about sex and singleness, the power of touch, masturbation, and how to love the single person well.
LINKS:
Resources from Lore:
Handle with Care: How Jesus Redeems the Power of Touch in Life and Ministry
Sayable.net
Fidelity Print (In our home: Fidelity to the Word of God and not to an outcome)
Lore's Writing Mentorship
Connect with Lore Online:
Instagram @LoreWilbert
Twitter @LoreWilbert
Other Resources:
The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When It Hurts
The Body Keeps the Score

The Sex Series: Singleness and Sex

Today on the show I'm back with therapist Angie Durham talking about infidelity and trauma. 
LINKS:
You can find Angie at https://www.ntchristiancounseling.com/

The Sex Series: Infidelity and Trauma (Part 2 with Therapist Angie Durham)

Today on the show I have a conversation with a dear in-real-life friend of mine, Amanda Vargas. You may remember Amanda from Season 1, Episode 6 on discovering your husband is having an emotional affair. In today's episode, Amanda and I talk about what's been happening since that show and what she's been learning. 
LINKS:
Episode 6: When You Catch Your Husband in an Emotional Affair
Amanda on Instagram at @mrsvargascrew
Website Amanda recommends: Pure Desire Ministries
Other Helpful Resources:
https://jay-stringer.com/
https://www.authenticintimacy.com/
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Loving Our Refugee Neighbor - Episode 18

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