Make Life Matter

While the Make Life Matter podcast is on a summer break, enjoy this repost of one of my favorite episodes!

“Fair doesn’t live here but Jesus does.”  Sheila Walsh is a bestselling author who’s sold almost six million books. She served as the co-host of a national television program and a core speaker on the wildly popular Women of Faith touring event with millions attending. But what most don’t know is that when Sheila was 5 years old, her father suffered a brain thrombosis that changed him from a fun, kind dad to an angry, unpredictable, abusive stranger, who would spit in her face and pull her hair out - he eventually committed suicide. Even as a successful tv host, author and speaker, Sheila battled clinical depression and at her lowest point spent a month in a psychiatric hospital for suicidal thoughts and depression. In her new book, Holding On When You Want to Let Go, Sheila talks openly about how the global pandemic magnified and exacerbated her struggles, and how she continues to hold on to hope each day.

While the Make Life Matter podcast is on a summer break, enjoy this repost of one of my favorite episodes!

Jennifer Rothschild became blind at age fifteen and now helps others live beyond limits. Jennifer is a nationally known author, speaker and Bible study teacher who has written 17 books, including the bestsellers “Lessons I Learned in the Dark,” and Me, Myself and Lies”. She recently released her 7th video-based Bible study, “Take Courage: A Study of Haggai.” She’s also the host of the 4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild. 

Jennifer has been featured on Good Morning America, The Dr. Phil Show, and The Today Show.  She is the founder of Fresh Grounded Faith events and the online leadership library, womensministry.net, for women serving in the local church. She and her husband, whom she affectionately calls “her very own Dr. Phil,” have two sons, a delightful daughter-in-law, and two perfect grandsons, Tripp and Lawson. Jennifer is a C.S. Lewis junkie who enjoys strong coffee, dark chocolate, great conversation, international travel, and audiobooks.

While the Make Life Matter podcast is on a summer break, enjoy this repost of one of my favorite episodes!

Dr. Steve Greene is Charisma Media Group's publisher and executive vice president. After receiving his Ph.D. in marketing, Dr. Greene worked for various large corporations and owned several businesses. Previously, he served as dean of the College of Business and as professor of marketing at Oral Roberts University. Dr. Greene founded Bixby Community Church and served as senior pastor for ten years. In 2015, Dr. Greene started the Charisma Podcast Network (CPN) with 5 shows. As of January 2021, CPN hosts 194 shows and has had over 52 million downloads. His show “Greenelines” averages 400K downloads monthly. Dr. Greene has been married to Anette for forty-seven years. They have two children and three grandchildren.

While the Make Life Matter podcast is on a summer break, enjoy this repost of one of my favorite episodes!

Abby Johnson is the Founder and Director of And Then There Were None. Abby worked for Planned Parenthood for eight years, working her way up through the ranks to become the clinic director in Bryan, Texas. She was Planned Parenthood's Employee of the Year in 2008 but she walked away from her job after witnessing the abortion of a 13-week-old fetus during an ultrasound-guided abortion. She left Planned Parenthood and instantly became a national news headline for her defection, which led to a pro-life speaking career. In 2012, she founded And Then There Were None, the only ministry in the nation that helps abortion workers leave their jobs and find new ones out of the industry. To date, she has helped over 600 abortion workers quit. She also founded ProLove Ministries and LoveLine in the fall of 2019. Her bestselling book, Unplanned, was made into a feature film that debuted in theaters nationwide March 2019 under the same name and she is the host of the podcast Politely Rude. She and her husband, Doug, have eight children.

While the Make Life Matter podcast is on a summer break, enjoy this repost of one of my favorite episodes!

Manouchka Charles is a speaker, worship leader and Pastor who is passionate to share the word of God with people of all ages and backgrounds. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Manouchka is now a part of the Pastoral Staff at VOUS Church in Miami, FL, reaching the culture by “valuing what God values.” Thriving as a single woman in ministry, this community has made her faith and leadership grow as well as push her to who God has called her to be. In 2018, Manouchka was involved in a horrific car accident that put her life at risk. Faith, and those around her, helped Manouchka get through this difficult season of her life. Through her testimony, she is an encouragement and a great impact to the lives of people around the world.

While the Make Life Matter podcast is on a summer break, enjoy this repost of one of my favorite episodes!

God knew you before you were born. He created you on purpose, and with purpose. Angela Donadio shares a timely and poignant message of truth, healing, and hope, for anyone living in the shadow of abortion, and for those seeking a Biblical perspective on the sanctity of life. God is not neutral nor is He silent when it comes to the silent cry of the unborn. God stands on the side of life – and as His followers, so should we.

In this very special episode honoring our military, veterans, and fallen heroes, I sit down with one of my personal heroes - Dave Roever. Dave is a Vietnam veteran who served his country with honor, and received many service medals, including the Purple Heart. He is most grateful for the honor of serving God. He helps us to move past bitterness, embrace life, and maintain a sense of humor even in adversity. In over 50 years of full-time ministry, he has shared Jesus Christ with millions of people, seeing them transformed by the Word of God. This very special episode honors our military, veterans, and fallen heroes. We are grateful. You can partner with Dave to change the life of a veteran at www.helpavet.com.

Author and Speaker Tracy Mitchell is here to help us know how to step out of the shadows and into God-confidence, stop top letting betrayal steal our dreams, and awaken courage in others. As one of the nation’s leading Bible teachers and conference speakers, Tracey Mitchell holds a doctorate in theology and travels 40 plus weeks a year speaking to diverse and cross-cultural groups. Whether speaking to men, women corporate CEO's or the homeless, Tracey's love and passion for re-writing the lives of the brokenhearted make her messages relevant and empowering.

JT Jester shares his incredible story of how he overcame what seemed like insurmountable medical odds to make life matter as an adventure enthusiast who encourages us to embrace challenge, find our tribe, and live by the motto that there are no bad days – only hard ones. By the time JT was three years old, he had spent 250 days in the hospital and endured sixteen major surgeries before he was sixteen. JT is the author of multiple books including No Bad Days and a motivational speaker who relays the power of kindness and perseverance.

Drug overdoses have reached record highs and opioids are involved in 60%. As a former addict and patient at S2L, Pastor Adam Comer gives much-needed hope to both those struggling with any form of addiction as well as the people who love them. The Forgotten Pandemic is a short but compelling documentary that sheds light on how opioid addiction has quietly become a pandemic in the United States. It also offers stories of hope and freedom through Christ-centered recovery.

See the film at www.theforgottenpandemic.com; www.s2l.net

www.s2lrecovery.org; Life After Addiction Podcast and s2l studio on Youtube.