Today is part 2 of my mini "series" with my partners. Three local businesses partner with me in different ways, and I wanted to take some time to chat with the owner of each one to hear their story behind the business. Next up is Anni McDonald, owner of Sweet William Blossom Boutique. Anni shares how she got started, and how it's been maintaining a business in the highs and lows of life. She's honest, real, and doesn't sugar coat things, which is what made this conversation so fun to have. Go check them out, grab a "dirty pop", and join us as we pour it out!

Today kicks off a little mini "series" with my partners. Three local business partner with me in different ways, and I wanted to take some time to chat with the owner of each one to hear their story behind the business. First up, we have Trent Fannin from Rōst Coffee. I honestly thought I knew most of this story, but I quickly found out I was so wrong. Hear Trent's story of how he went from hating coffee to being passionate about brewing the best of the best, and how the Lord moved he and his family to Chillicothe, Ohio, to invest in our community. His heart is amazing and his story is so encouraging. I hope you love it and are inspired to dream big! Grab a cup of coffee (preferably from Rōst) and join us as we pour it out today! 

Pastor Matt Kysor, from Centerpoint Church, is on the podcast today! It was such a fun conversation. He's someone I've known of for so long, but this was the first time we had ever sat down and had a conversation...and it was SO good! We talk about all the things, but my favorites for sure were getting to hear his heart for our community, and also his story about his miracle son. What a reminder that our God is a Healer, and is good and faithful...always! Grab a cup of coffee and join us as we pour it out! 

Wow! It's been a nice, long break! I'm back and I'm ready to kick things off in the new year! Today, I have a few things on my heart to share. Just a short little message about why I do what I do and my heart behind it all. I'm learning, if you don't know the "why"...what else will keep you going? I hope it encourages you...thanks for joining me again!!!

The holidays are so full of joy and cheer...most of the time. But when grief hits, you're left feeling the ache of missing the ones you love, and it can be so, so hard. On today's episode, I sit down with my dear, dear friend, Jeannette VanBuskirk, and hear her heart about this. She shares her story and offers some hope and encouragement to the rest of us. If you are someone who is hurting this holiday season, you will be blessed. If you are someone who is wanting to help and love someone who is hurting well, you will be blessed. This one is so special, and I hope and pray that whatever situation you find yourself in, you will be encouraged by her words. 

Pastor Ryan Bash, from Brookside, is on the podcast today! I cannot express how much I LOVED this conversation! We talked about a little of everything, and it was so much fun. I promise you'll be encouraged by him, and will feel like you've had coffee with a good friend by the end. This was the first real conversation I've had with him, and that's exactly how I felt! Grab a cup of coffee (or hot chocolate if you're like him) and enjoy!

I've always felt like singleness was one of those taboo subjects. Most people don't talk about it, but I think it's something that needs to be talked about...especially in this holiday season. And, I think I have one of the best people to talk about it with us today! My dear, dear friend, Lauren, shares her heart about her years of singleness...the ways the Lord was present and faithful during them, and how she was able to lean in so close to Him throughout them. She shares some profound wisdom in this episode, and I think it will be helpful to those who are in a season of singleness and waiting, as well as those of us who are not. I hope and pray it opens our eyes and helps us to be more intentional with the single friends and family we have...during this time and always. Grab a cup of coffee and join us as we pour it out! 

In the last episode, Chloe and I alluded to a crazy kayaking story. Well...here it is! Friendship is deep and hard and beautiful...but it's also SO MUCH FUN! Hope you all enjoy this episode filled with laughs as we reminisce and chat about one of the most intense, crazy days we've ever experienced. And just know...those times that you say "one day we'll laugh about this"...the day really comes. It's here. And I hope you laugh with us. It is, after all, the best medicine! 

I have said it a million times, Chloe is the person who has taught me the most about friendship over the years. In today's podcast, we do a deep dive into our friendship---the good, bad, and ugly. We share about what it looks like to fight for relationships, how to show up for the people who matter, and how keeping Jesus at the center of it all means and matters the most. It's always a blast to have her record with me, and I hope and pray you enjoy this episode! 

Pastor Mark Pfeifer, from Open Door is on the podcast today! It's SUCH a good one! I loved getting to talk to him about his role as an apostle, and as always, he shares so much wisdom! There's also some info about his School of Ministry...and a shameless plug, because it's one of the greatest experiences I've ever had! This was such a fun one to record, and I hope you all enjoy listening as much as I did!