Make Life Matter

Is it possible to have both a tender heart and a strong voice, especially in a contentious culture filled with noisy extremes? Amy Carroll, speaker and writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries, shares a 4-step Biblical pattern to help us connect our hearts – and others – to the heart of God. She is the author of Breaking Up with Perfect and Exhale, and the director and coach of Next Step Coaching Services. As a woman who loves a great story and a challenging idea, co-hosting the Grit ‘n’ Grace podcast has become one of her favorite things. Join Amy at amycarroll.org or find out more about her speaker coaching services at www.nextstepcoachingservices.com.

We traded the over-scheduled lives we juggled before 2020, for over-taxed lives in a year of unprecedented uncertainty and change. Manyofusfeel tired...overwhelmed...even numb. But it doesn’t have to be that way – we can live blessed and astounded by God. In today’s episode, I share 3 keys to experience the life you’re longing for.

Donna Sparks overcame a difficult season of divorce and disappointment to become an Assemblies of God evangelist, speaker, and author of the popular books Beauty from Ashes: My Story of Grace, and No Limits: Embracing the Miraculous, and her brand-new release, The Masquerade: Deception in the Last Days. She leads a vibrant women’s jail and prison ministry and has seen God perform countless miracles. Connect with her at www.donnasparks.com.

You’ve had enough of the hustle. You’ve given up trying to meet social media’s impossible standards, and you’re done living a life ruled by busyness. But where do you go from here?
For Alisha Illian, it wasn’t until she learned to abide in God’s truth that she finally found fulfillment. In Chasing Perfect, Alisha shares how God awakened her heart to prioritize what matters to Him. Alisha lives in Kansas with her husband and three children. The founder of Women (re)Purposed, she loves equipping women with biblical truth and hope for their day-to-day struggles. Her days are a mix of ministry and motherhood, fueled by salsa, coffee, and most importantly, Jesus. Connect with Alisha at alishaillian.com  or womenrepurposed.com and on social media at @alishaillian @womenrepurposed.

Some days, real life is more outrageous than fiction. But sometimes, everyday moments are God’s intended miracles. My new book, Astounded, Encountering God in Everyday Moments, is a collection of raw personal stories that show us how to keep our eyes peeled for the miracle hidden in life’s ordinary and even messy moments. In today’s episode, I share some of the topics I cover, and one of the 52 devotions filled with heartfelt stories, humor & hope. Even though life is unpredictable, God’s character is unchanging. Purchase your copy of Astounded at angeladonadio.com or anywhere books are sold!

Pamela Christian is a powerful voice with her pulse clearly on the heart of God. Her determination and resolute faith through severe financial difficulty and a brush with death through sudden cardiac arrest will inspire you to get unstuck from the impact of adversity and live as an overcomer. Pamela is an award-winning author, podcast host, keynote speaker, and blogger. An ordained minister, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity and is a leader in Apologetics. Connect with her at www.pamelachristianministries.com.

Licensed counselor Evelyn Leite survived the pain of a deeply troubled upbringing, an abusive marriage, and her own battle with alcoholism, to make peace with Jesus. She dedicated her life to helping families understand and heal from the terminal illness of alcoholism and addiction, bringing 35 years of expertise as a chemical dependency and mental health counselor. Her resources including 14 books, workshops, and video conferencing offer much-needed tools to empower others to overcome obstacles and live with restored dignity. Connect with Evelyn at Evelynleite.com.

It’s more than just a quote from Cinderella – it’s a life motto for Melissa Eadie, a small-town girl with big dreams. A gifted dancer and singer, Melissa was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and underwent chemotherapy at the tender age of 14, her 5’8” frame disintegrating to 98 pounds. With only a 1% chance of a return, cancer demanded the amputation of her leg at age 19. Now wise beyond her 28 years, she is a sought-after, LA trained make-up artist with a desire is to help others process loss, work through grief and to come out the other side stronger, not forgetting that they can still dream big even if it may seem different than they thought. Connect with her and her work on Instagram at mellybeauty.mua.

Sue Willis is an ordained minister, international speaker, author, and founder of Beyond Survival Ministries. Her curriculum, A Time to Heal Beyond Survival, offers an unparalleled international ministry bringing restoration to girls, women, and men surviving abuse. She pioneered the Redemption Home Project in India, a mission to rescue young girls before they are sold into sex trafficking. Sue and her husband, Chuck, reside in Pennsylvania, where she enjoys hosting large family gatherings with her children and grandchildren. Connect with Sue at Beyondsurvivalministries.org and Suewillislifeministries.com.

“Humor is the one magnet that reaches everybody.” Sue Duffield is a speaker/ singer/ humorist and the author of "Suebiquitous: A Humorous Travelog of an Unfiltered Saint." Her forty-six year ministry is going just as strong today, bringing her faith-filled music, humor and spirit-led message to a whole new generation of women. This Jersey girl transplant is the host of the podcast, Suebiquitous, rides a Harley, is an avid social media junkie and is foremost an advocate for abused women and children worldwide. She lives in Tennessee with her pianist-producer-husband Jeff, and online at website at www.sueduffield.com.