Ordinary People Extraordinary Things

Darlene Male joins me for this fun podcast retelling why I started "Ordinary People Extraordinary Things."
“I have never witnessed God speak to someone so clearly.” ~Darlene

God had been placing it on my heart to share stories of faith, but I kept saying no. My excuse was that I didn’t have time, but what was more frightening was failing. 

God gave me a HUGE ahhha moment where He spoke so clearly to me using a Women’s Conference and guest speaker Alli Worthington. 
For this miracle to take place many people had to be obedient, including what God was placing on Alli's heart to say from the stage.

I am grateful to share this story with you and pray it ignites in you, your calling.

To share your story PM me on 
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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

This is a jam-packed episode full of Truth and Love! 

Chris’s journey to really KNOWING God.
“God eventually does what God does. You can’t outrun His love; He eventually finds you.” 

Chris's story involves a co-worker inviting him to a Bible study and a leader calling out a sin with love...
“I want to be courageous enough to have tough conversations with people from a place of love, not from up lace of legalism, but because I love you enough to tell you the truth or ask you about certain things that might be difficult.”

+ PLUS a medical & financial miracle!!

A few snippets from the episode & Chris’s words or wisdom…

~“He was in the gentle whisper. God slowly calling me back.”

~”God was always faithful - again & again & again & again.”

~“God was always meeting me where I was at. Giving me what I needed for that moment.”

~“He was so patient with me.”

~“I was chasing all of the wrong things.”

~“I knew God, but I didn’t KNOW Him.”

~”Relationships are messy. There’s a lot of mess - God working in the mess and using us all.”

~“We’ve seen God’s hand move in our life: time, after time, after time - after we got under His blessing.”

~“People are accustomed to being unseen and unheard.”

=To share your story PM me on 
 Instagram: @ordinarypeopleextraordinary
 Facebook: facebook.com/ordinarypeoplestory
 or email me at [email protected]

You can find “Ordinary People Extraordinary Things” on google & apple podcast, Spotify, iHeart radio. 

 or Check out the links below....

https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c...

https://www.iheart.com/.../269-ordinary-people.../

Https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ordinary-people-extraordinary-things/id1596670894

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zD67V5IIyQIyAxfzZvOFZ

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1882033

https://generationstogenerations.com/podcast

[email protected]

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https://www.instagram.com/ordinarypeopleextraordinary/

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life. 

We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

Judy shares about the heart-wrench of attending church without your spouse, and the community she started to fill a need and help others in the same situation.

Judy was listening to "Ordinary People Extraordinary Things" and was brave enough to contact me and say, “I may have a story to share on your podcast.”

My hope is that you’ll see a need in the church and have the encouragement to fill that need.

Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll hear from Judy…

+ “What I see is that people typically go to people they know during a service, and they don’t go to people they don’t know, and they might be the people who are there for the first time or need encouragement or a friendly face.” 

+ “It’s my desire to show my husband Jesus by my actions.”

+ “No husband bashing.”

To share your story PM me on 
 Instagram: @ordinarypeopleextraordinary
 Facebook: facebook.com/ordinarypeoplestory
 or email me at [email protected]

You can find “Ordinary People Extraordinary Things” on google & apple podcast, Spotify, iHeart radio. 

 or Check out the links below....

https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c...

https://www.iheart.com/.../269-ordinary-people.../

Https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ordinary-people-extraordinary-things/id1596670894

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zD67V5IIyQIyAxfzZvOFZ

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1882033/9823718-6-this-thing-called-prayer-with-tracey-estes.mp3?download=true

https://generationstogenerations.com/podcast

[email protected]

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life. 

We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

Are you on a homeschooling journey…
~A seasoned pro?
~New to homeschooling?
~Thinking about homeschooling? 

Terri shares her wisdom of homeschooling 4 boys for 20 years.

Here’s just a few insights you’ll hear from Terri in this episode…
~ "Homeschooling is probably not for everyone, but we certainly want everyone to realize that God really teaches in the Bible He expects parents to be teaching their children. That doesn't mean that it's everything, but if your kids are in school somewhere realize you have a giant role in teaching them."    
~ "If something doesn't work - it is ok to change."
~ “Realize you don’t have to be good at everything.”

To share your story PM me on 
 Instagram: @ordinarypeopleextraordinary
 Facebook: facebook.com/ordinarypeoplestory
 or email me at [email protected]

You can find “Ordinary People Extraordinary Things” on google & apple podcast, Spotify, iHeart radio. 

 or Check out the links below....

https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c...

https://www.iheart.com/.../269-ordinary-people.../

Https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ordinary-people-extraordinary-things/id1596670894

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zD67V5IIyQIyAxfzZvOFZ

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1882033/9823718-6-this-thing-called-prayer-with-tracey-estes.mp3?download=true

https://generationstogenerations.com/podcast

[email protected]

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life. 

We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

Have you ever had questions about prayer…

+ What is prayer?
+ How do you pray?
+ What about praying with others?
+ Does it really work?
+ What about unanswered prayers?

Here’s just a few quotes you’ll hear from Tracey in this episode…

~ “I think a lot of people are intimidated by prayer, and you shouldn’t be, because it’s just like sitting down with a friend.”
~ “Really that’s what God wants to be in our lives is our best friend.”
~ “In prayer you can be vulnerable. You can be transparent.”
~ “You have the relationship with the Lord that you want.”
~ “Once you start praying the more you do it the more comfortable you become.”
~ “Don’t give up. Never give up praying.”
~ “We all need to stop and think what can I be thankful for today, because there’s always something you can be thankful for.”

*You can find The Parable of the Prodigal Son in the Bible Luke 15:11-32

**Tracey mentioned Moms in Prayer 
https://momsinprayer.org

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

This episode is jam packed with information about how to care for others. Take something Tim said and make an impact on the world. Maybe it’s actually seeing someone or making them feel known. Maybe it’s changing your questions to people. Apply it to share the redeeming love we have.

Here’s just a glimpse of what you will hear from Tim….
+ “One of the best ways to love and encourage someone is to listen and to show you’re interested in them.” 

+ “People don’t care how much or what you know or what you can get them, until they know you care about them.”

+ “People are created and wired to go through life in community.”

+ “It feels good to be helpful and useful, but it also is the root of lots of trouble. If I start to make the really terrible assumption or belief, that’s not true, of that was me as opposed to that was God, who happened to use me.”

+ “What a great message to tell anyone who is hurting: you are loved, you are seen, you are cared for, you are super important to God and to me.” 

+ “Lord, help me to love people today.”

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

In this Christmas season of busyness we’re talking about how to find silence & listen to God’s voice in the quiet.

Here are a few quotes from this powerful episode with Megan...

“The ability to slow yourself down, I think, is something we have lost and continually to lose in our culture that’s so crowded with background noise.” 

“When there’s not background noise & I am able to calm myself down & find those quiet spaces I really find that’s when I can actually hear what God has to say or pushing or pulling me to.”

“When I’m sitting in nature I really do find it a lot easier to look at what God has created and not feel the need to fill that time with anything else.”

I hope you are able to implement one of the ideas Megan shared about quietness and journaling.

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

We're all looking for huge miracles in our life, but if we start looking for miracles every day, it will impact our life and faith.

My neighbor & friend, Rosanne, shares a Thanksgiving miracle.

The miracle started with generosity to others.

"I love people. When I see people I see a reflection of God." ~Rosanne

Learn how Rosanne's kindness impacted me.

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

Today I get to feature an original song by Bradley Goodin. I hope after listening to this song you will have a little deeper understanding of how much God loves you.

Bradley Goodin is a Worship Leader, Singer/Songwriter, and Multi-Instrumentalist.

Links to All Listening Platforms: bradleygoodin.com/links
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2P3C5S3A5ILVlkDrrz2wBE?si=gUkZcs9TSTW_KIH9yGWYEw
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bradley-goodin/1538488907
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqRsEtpAclfjj5iRAX-GjQ

“The idea for this hymn came to me in 2018 when I was starting to prep for Christmas Eve services at church. I was struck by the fact that we will never be able to fully understand God's love for us. In a culture where we are a google away from most any information we want to know, not being able to fully comprehend the simplicity and extravagance of God's love can be unsettling.  It can be something that fuels our understanding of His holiness, that is, how He is set apart. We can only understand the tip of the iceberg, yet we have all of eternity to explore the depths of His compassion for us. In "O Mystery of Love Divine," I try to put that mystery into words by pinpointing hallmark moments in the gospel story that are beyond comprehension: God creating the universe with words, God becoming human, Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, Jesus' resurrection and invitation for salvation.” ~Bradley

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
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We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

On "Ordinary People Extraordinary Things" 1st podcast you will find hope hearing Kay Jenner talk about how she found forgiveness after divorce. 

“I didn’t give myself the space for anger.” ~Kay 

Kay also talks about her heart for HAVEN & the calling God puts on all of our hearts.

“It doesn’t matter if I’m worthy of that calling, or if I have doubt or fear. I’m worthy, because He is enough and therefore I am enough.” ~Kay

Like me, you will be inspired by Kay & her words of wisdom, even during hard times.

To learn more about HAVEN check out this website.
https://www.southeastcc.org/haven/

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Song: “Happy Background Music” by Migfus20

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Stories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. 
Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life. 

We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.