Hey Friends! This should come as no surprise, but we have another epic episode for you! Today we have the very lovely and knowledgeable Dr. Kimberly LeHew! This episode is all about health and the impact our decisions can make ON our health, and the importance of making decisions FOR our health. God walked Dr. Kimberly through so many different paths to give her the tools, perspective and understanding to not only bring her back to Him but combine all these elements together so she could help others! If we want real healing, we need to detox and reset our mind, body and soul, and only then can we truly build health into our lives. Her desire is for everyone to find sustainable health; not a quick fix, diet trick or effortless option. If we do the work we can find ourselves living the lives God wants for us. We are so thankful for Dr. Kimberly’s heart to take what she figured out and discover how she can help others take care of our bodies, minds and souls too! 

https://www.drkimberlylehew.com/

This season when we sit down with guests to discuss the topic of making decisions we have been blown away by the unique and powerful perspective they’ve brought, and not only does today’s episode fit that perfectly, but it also steps deeper into some practical application! Myshel Wilkens is well-spoken and full of truth. With her authenticity she cuts away excuses and she does it with a soft, stable and welcoming attitude. From this beautiful place she asks, “Who is God to you?” because that will determine your decisions. She invites us to let God be as big as he is and shares how she had to sit herself down and have an honest conversation with God. She said she needed to know him for herself. And encourages us all to really take the time to know Him, so we can trust him so we can live our lives fully. There’s a reason why we are here and when we are closer to God we can see all those amazing reasons. In her devotional book she transparently shows us how we can do just as the title states: Arise, Shine and Conquer. You guys aren’t going to want to miss this episode!!

https://www.myshelwilkins.com/

Friends, we are here for a BONUS episode to join with our dear friend Bjou Mushengezi and talk about her Moseka Action Project Gala on October 25, 2025! We want as many people to attend and become educated about the tragedies happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but also be encouraged, even if we can’t attend the gala, to support the incredible work Bjou and her team are doing for the lives of so many women and children. In this episode Bjou says that we are here to do God’s work, which is advancing the kingdom by taking care of those who are suffering. This is such a powerful message and reflects Jesus’ ministry. When Bjou talks about the importance of standing together, it reminds us that God has us here for a purpose, beyond comfort. We all can impact the world and help others who can’t stand themselves. This definitely looks differently for each of us, but we hope this episode will open your heart to ask God what exactly that looks like, and we invited you to join us in praying for the Democratic Republic of the Congo!

Moseka Action Project: https://www.mosekaactionproject.org/

Her boys’ first time ministering in Leesburg:

https://x.com/cabot_phillips/status/1970158530612150381

to support her son’s bible ministry: 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/fuel-their-mission-sharing-gods-word

The Power of Women, by Dr. Mukwege:  https://a.co/d/9JRV5ne 

Past Episodes with Bjou: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-episode-205-international-womens-day-with-bijou/id1318514560?i=1000648484369

Friends, join us as we chat it up with Laine Lawson Craft! Laine walks us through two pivotal decision making times in her life that, as she looks back, literally brought life into her dead marriage and a chance at life for her three prodigal children. Decisions are a huge part of our lives, but are so tricky. In this episode, Laine shares with us how she asked God to close doors, asked God to guide them as they “tapped the water”  and saw again and again how making decisions out of obedience reaped days of blessings. In her wisdom she reminds us that it’s not our timeline, but His, but eventually we can see the good in making the right choice, and how God fueled the ability to survive it! We are reminded to ask God for help just as we are, and see all the good He can bring because He loves us!

Get connected with her or find her books here:
https://lainelawsoncraft.com/

A couple years after the start of our podcast, after Katie and Susan got it going and saw all of these stories changing lives, Gwen joined the team of storytellers. In God’s perfect providence Gwen added an element of creativity that the podcast needed as the story curator. Fast forward to Katie receiving her cancer diagnosis. Gwen was a rock of stability the podcast needed and an element to the foundation of the stories we continue to share today! 

So it is absolutely fitting that we side-step our theme for a moment to share some news from Gwen, during a time where she can use the support she so generously and faithfully provided Katie, during her cancer diagnosis. This episode is an update, but also one where we remember what God is capable of and a story of hope even when we are walking through the valleys. 

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If you’d like to send a note to cheer Gwen on, please send it to: [email protected] and we’ll be sure to pass it on to her!

Link to Praying like Monks, Living like Fools https://a.co/d/7QGVzBk

As we dive into our NEW season with the theme all about decisions we really could not have started with a better guest if we tried! Rosann Coulon joins us in this episode where we talk about how decisions that she made opened up doors for change, hope and the ability to encourage others! She was a “PK” raised in an idyllic home, but like in so many of our lives at times, hardship hit. Rosann had to decide how to process her pain, how to regain her trust and be honest with herself and God. In these steps she was able to “leave a well” for others to find when they were feeling the same dryness in their faith. She responded with “God I’ll keep coming.” How she does this, and what comes next is all shared in this episode! Lean in, friends, this story will change lives!

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Psalms 84:6

As they go through the Valley of Baca (weeping) 
    they make it a place of springs (wells);
    the early rain also covers it with pools.

Links: 

Leaving A Well Website, with Blog, Ministry and Book info: 

https://www.leavingawell.com/

Katie and Julia are so excited to share with you our new theme for not just the fall season of 2025, but also the spring of 2026! Yes, this theme has piqued the interest of so many that our guest list overflowed past the fall dates all the way through our spring calendar and we are not disappointed at all. 

In this episode, Katie Hawkins shares kind of where this Making Decisions theme came from and she and Julia chat about how predetermined decisions really can impact our lives and ultimately our stories!

Links:

Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton

https://a.co/d/efdZYsQ

Think Ahead by Craig Groeshel

https://a.co/d/3vpwYux 

The Rhythm of Life by Matthew Kelly

https://a.co/d/5f4MdoH

Hey Friends! Katie Hawkins and Julia Sifers start off our new season with some stories of how they've continued to learn from and share stories in OTHER ways besides our podcast. From the zoom book club, to other podcasts and even the Netflix series The Crown, our gal pals talk about all the ways we can see Stories Changing Lives! Then to wrap things up, they introduce us to the new theme this year all about making decisions, but more on that in our next episode! 

Links: 

Episode with Sharon Garlough Brown

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-141-sharon-garlough-brown/id1318514560?i=1000516375689

God Has A Name, by John Mark Comer

https://a.co/d/2uzTVrt

John Mark Comer Teachings Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-mark-comer-teachings/id1592847144

The Crown

https://www.netflix.com/title/80025678

This season has been full of guests with stories of loneliness. Even though it’s not fun to feel lonely, we have had a blast talking with each guest because they all shared what happens during a time of loneliness or one the other side of it. And although all of these stories are unique they all have something in common: they wouldn’t trade their hard time for anything because of what they learned, how they grew and who they’ve become.

Powerful stuff! Today’s guest is no different! Heather Myers wraps up our season of loneliness like a bow on a present. Her perspective and truth have what it takes to carry anyone feeling lonely to a place of hope. She has written a bible study for mom’s who need to connect more with God but just can’t figure out how to add time with God in the middle of all the other things that spring up in the day. (And we all want to read it!) Until we can get our hands on a copy, we hope you enjoy this episode, and the perspective it brings!

Have you ever wondered why you had to go through a hard time in your life? Today’s guest, Lisa Steven, wondered that as a child when a tragic situation hit her family. And again, when she was a teen and found out she was pregnant. But God put incredible people in her life who did not judge her, like they could have, but came alongside her and pointed her towards good. Lisa learned about community, and the importance of loving people when they're in a season of hard. And when she joined MOPS (Now MomCo) she was welcomed in and found her calling. She realized the hard time in her life hard a purpose, and she was going to use all she learned to love on teen moms. And do what her in-laws did: welcome them in and point them to Jesus. Lisa encourages us to lean into our callings, because “Jesus will surround you with people to make His calling a reality.” Just like He did for her and her nonprofit organization Hope House Colorado. Listen in for encouragement and hope even in hard times!

Lisa’s Book: A Place to Belong, https://a.co/d/5WgIohY 

To learn more about Hope House: https://hopehousecolorado.org/

For info on MOMCo (MOPS): https://www.themom.co/home