Makeup Lessons For Life

Happy New Year from all of us to all of you! We pray that you had a blessed Christmas with your family and that you’re enjoying some special time with your loved ones during this holiday season. The year 2020 was very challenging and difficult for so many of us. The effects of COVID-19 wreaked havoc on our nation and the world…causing death, illness, job losses, business closings, school closings, lock downs, isolation, and an overall drain on our mental and emotional health…so much so, that many people were ready to put 2020 behind them with hopes for a better 2021. But in spite of the struggles we faced last year, God is faithful and He has remained a constant source of hope and strength even during our darkest hours. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Paul writes: “in every situation, no matter what the circumstances, be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” This scripture is the foundation of today’s segment called “In All Things Give Thanks”…and I’m so excited to bring together our entire team…my co-host Peggy, Thomas & Pastor Scott to reflect on the lessons we learned from 2020 and the things we’re thankful for as well as discuss our mindset and approach for this new year. As an added bonus, we’re going to feature the music from our favorite hymns that have anchored us throughout our lives and we pray that they will bless you also.

Betty Rae Worley

Our segment today is called “Pickle Packin’ Grandma” . Our special guest is Betty Rae Worley.  This homemaker, mother, grandmother and businesswoman is 80 years old and still going strong. She is vibran, beautiful as ever, and affectionately known by her husband as “the Pickle Babe”.  Betty Rae has earned that title because for 30 years now, she has been the owner, creator, and face of the company “Betty Rae’s Bread and Butter Pickles”. When it comes to pickles, Betty Rae rules the roost.  Since 1987, Betty Rae has been sharing her family recipe with the world, selling over 18,000 jars. She’s also been featured in Dallas’s own “D Magazine.”  Life, however, has not always been for Betty Rae as “sweet as her pickles.”  Over the years, she has faced family challenges, financial setbacks, and health issues that have put her faith in God’s power to heal and restore to the test.  With each test, Betty Rae’s faith and passion for the Lord grew, and today her relationship with the Lord is more “intimate” than ever.  Her greatest desire is that God’s light shine through her and her company far and wide.

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For many people in the U.S. and around the world, the year 2020 has been very challenging and difficult at times. But in spite of the obstacles we’ve had to overcome, Christmas time is here and you can just feel its magic in the air! We all know the holiday song “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year made famous by the pop singer, Andy Williams. Well, this is definitely my favorite time of the year. I love decorating the Christmas tree, looking at the beautiful ornaments and lights, drinking hot cider and cocoa, baking tasty treats, exchanging gifts with family and friends, and caroling in the neighborhood. But most of all, I love reading the Christmas story and celebrating the birth of Christ…who is the savior and “light of the world.” I also enjoy the music of Christmas…especially the “carols” that transport me to the first Christmas back in Bethlehem…the day that changed the world forever. Well, today we’re going to share with you the stories behind the writing of some of your favorite carols and play some beautiful arrangements of these songs performed by our very own jazz musician, Tom Braxton, and featured on his Christmas CD, “Comfort & Joy.”

Kevin Choate

Life can be very difficult and challenging at times…as many of you know since we’ve been battling the negative effects of COVID-19 this year. Sometimes life can throw you a real “curve ball” that knocks you off your feet and leaves you saying, “Now What?”… which is the title of today’s segment. How do you handle life’s “suddenlies” when they leave you devastated and discouraged? Our guest today is Kevin Choate, Associate Pastor of the Children & Youth Ministry at Sojourn Church in Carrollton, Texas. Kevin experienced his own “suddenlies” and found himself saying, “Now what?”…after walking through the trauma of losing his wife unexpectedly, finding himself raising three kids on his own, and enduring the pain and heartache of a subsequent divorce which left him broken and depressed. Today Kevin will share his message of hope and encouragement and the lessons he learned from a “faithful God” who not only transformed and restored his life, but also blessed and elevated him to heights he never imagined were possible!

Dr. Francis Murphy

Peggy welcomes co host Sara Davis to Makeup Lessons for Life, featuring the gifted and compassionate Dr. Francis Murphy. More than a successful doctor who treats patients, he is a man acquainted with the struggles of dealing with his own physical challenges. Despite a potential death sentence, his life was spared. He is an overcomer and has used his wealth of personal experiences, his education and God given gifts to create solutions for health and well being.

LeTesha Wheeler

LeTesha Wheeler, author of the book, “Half Breed”, joins Peggy and guest host Sara Davis to discuss the timely, necessary, and profoundly emotional topic of racial healing and reconciliation. It appears that the entire world is sitting on a powder keg. The hurts run deep, and the confusion is great. Is there a bridge to cross the great divide? LeTesha believes there is an answer, and His name is Jesus. God has poured His love through her at a time when our country is fractured and hurting.  Enlightened by her individual DNA and family background, LeTesha has a word to help us understand the challenges our nation faces today.

LeTesha is a passionate influencer, author and speaker whose greatest desire is to motivate others to walk in the fullness of their purpose, overcome fear, and stand strong in their faith despite life’s biggest obstacles. LeTesha’s life experiences and family heritage have fueled her voice for reconciliation within her local community and the nation. Alongside her husband, James and LeTesha have served in various roles in their north Dallas church since they were married in 2003. They have two smart, handsome and athletic teenage boys. LeTesha enjoys spending quality time cheering on their sons in their various sports, coaching track, and leading life changing events.

Jan Tennyson

*Presentor:  Jan Tennyson, Founder – 1987

Mission: Dare to Dream impacts the lives of hurting youth in group homes, shelters, detention centers and orphanages and helps them discover their star quality through life-skills education and ministry.

 Website:  www.daretodream-dallas.org

 Fun Fact:  Jan herself was an abandoned child placed in foster care who got to play piano in Carnegie Hall at the age of seven. As an adult, she received the prestigious Lone Star Achievement Award from former Texas Governor Rick Perry and has led this ministry for over 30 years.

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Kathy Hayes

The response to this episode was so outstanding, we decided to repeat our interview with Kathy Hayes.

Our segment today is called “Anointed and Appointed” …and these words perfectly describe our featured guest, Pastor Kathy Hayes, who along with her husband, Dr. Mike Hayes, co-founded Covenant Church in Carrollton, TX and served as Senior Pastors for 40 years. They established the church in 1976 with 30 to 50 people. Over the years, the congregation has grown into an interracial/multi-cultural “mega-church” with four different campuses across the Dallas metroplex, and their ministry impacts people not only in their community, but also across the nation and around the world. But ministry is nothing new for Pastor Kathy…who developed a personal relationship with the Lord at a very early age. Not even the break-up of her parents’ marriage could thwart the plan God had for her life. Her anointing was evident beginning in her teen years, as she toured and ministered with her brother and sister in a trio called “The Singing Parker’s, garnering rave reviews in churches across the country…and even recording albums with the group. In the book of Matthew 22:14, Jesus said, “…many are called, but few are chosen.” Pastor Kathy was clearly “chosen” and “appointed” for kingdom purpose…whether working behind the scenes interceding for her husband and leaders, or standing on the front lines as the “Bride of Christ” with combat boots on pushing back the powers of darkness…she’s both feminine and fearless…a true prayer warrior and a “force to be reckoned with.” Listen as she shares the joys, rewards and breakthroughs as well as the challenges, heartache, and losses experienced both in ministry and in her personal life…while always trusting in God’s sovereignty and standing on Romans 8:31… “If God is for me, who can be against me?”

Kathy Hayes

Our segment today is called “Anointed and Appointed” …and these words perfectly describe our featured guest, Pastor Kathy Hayes, who along with her husband, Dr. Mike Hayes, co-founded Covenant Church in Carrollton, TX and served as Senior Pastors for 40 years. They established the church in 1976 with 30 to 50 people. Over the years, the congregation has grown into an interracial/multi-cultural “mega-church” with four different campuses across the Dallas metroplex, and their ministry impacts people not only in their community, but also across the nation and around the world. But ministry is nothing new for Pastor Kathy…who developed a personal relationship with the Lord at a very early age. Not even the break-up of her parents’ marriage could thwart the plan God had for her life. Her anointing was evident beginning in her teen years, as she toured and ministered with her brother and sister in a trio called “The Singing Parker’s, garnering rave reviews in churches across the country…and even recording albums with the group. In the book of Matthew 22:14, Jesus said, “…many are called, but few are chosen.” Pastor Kathy was clearly “chosen” and “appointed” for kingdom purpose…whether working behind the scenes interceding for her husband and leaders, or standing on the front lines as the “Bride of Christ” with combat boots on pushing back the powers of darkness…she’s both feminine and fearless…a true prayer warrior and a “force to be reckoned with.” Listen as she shares the joys, rewards and breakthroughs as well as the challenges, heartache, and losses experienced both in ministry and in her personal life…while always trusting in God’s sovereignty and standing on Romans 8:31… “If God is for me, who can be against me?”

Otto Borsich

Repeated from Dec 2, 2019:

Chef Otto Borsich, grew up in the Midwest…in the “heartland of America…with a strong sense of “community” and strong family values to match. He was destined to be a chef and acknowledged “his calling” when he was only in kindergarten! Since then, Otto’s warm food, warm heart, and smile as wide as Texas have blessed so many. He is a humble servant who shares his “gift of food” with all who cross his path on life’s journey. His accolades are many. He competed on Top Chef, taught at the Culinary Institute of America, ran the kitchens of 4 & 5 star restaurants, and even served and cooked aboard a nuclear submarine in the US Navy! But Otto is much more than a chef! He is a motivator, teacher, philanthropist, humanitarian and author whose infectious laugh and charming wit light up a room.