Soul Anchor

Our guest, Kathy Howard, gives us a fresh perspective on what it means to be rooted in truth so we can stay anchored when the storms hit hard. She shares her story of discovering how her relationship with God changed when she went from knowing about God and being a good church girl to deeply knowing Him intimately as she interacted with His word.  

Guest Cynthia Ruchti, shares how God kept her stable in a season when every time she turned around, another disaster appeared on her doorstep. From a fire in her home to a family member going to prison, she was able to hang onto hope in the storm even though it felt like it was more than she could handle. She made a choice to declare that God is her refuge and strength in times of trouble as he kept her "hemmed in hope."

When we are out into the wilderness, it's easy to get discouraged when we can't see the path forward, and it appears we are going in circles. We work hard to try and fight so we can escape sooner to avoid the obstacle. However, God sometimes puts us right up against the challenge as he did the Israelites when they camped by the Red Sea, not knowing just how impossible it would soon be to move forward—this was a battle only God could fight for them. Cynthia shares how we can learn the secret strategy of how to move ahead through the obstacle and embrace the future God has planned for our lives! 

As we continue our theme "Is Anything Too Hard for God?—our guest tells the story of finding her family with a hold-your-breath search for belonging. Wendy, who is adopted, grew up in a loving home. Though curious about her birth parents, she has little desire to find them. Until her mother hands her an old yellowed envelope. That little package propels Wendy to look for her maternal biological grandmother, but the trek into her past reaches only dead ends and fizzles in the face of her current life—husband, children, graduate school.

And then the real journey begins, the one that leads to Wendy’s discovery that her true identity is rooted in the One who created her, rather than the “accident” of her birth or subsequent adoption. Secure in the family of God, she gives little thought to locating her birth parents. But her heavenly Father has other plans. 

Nothing is impossible for God, it may look bleak but help is on the way. Join Cynthia as she shares a story from Genesis 18 that gives us hope while we wait! 

Sadness can drape over Christmas like a heavy blanket threatening to suffocate the hope and message of Christmas. Even in our sadness joy can be found as we open our heart to receive the gift and the promise of Immanuel, God with us. 

Christmas is just around the corner, and have you noticed any cynical attitudes lately? It seems the closer we approach Christmas; those ugly emotions can surface brought on by feeling overwhelm and stress. This can be a hidden symptom of simmering anger expressed in disgust. Join Cynthia as she helps us sees a different perspective through Mary's eyes and how we can overcome those unruly thoughts and turn them into joy.

Ever notice the closer we get to Christmas people get a little grumpier? Learn how you can keep your cool when the chaos and stress threatens to capsize your joy! 

How do we keep the chaos from crowding out the joy of Christmas? As we start the month of December many of us may find ourselves ragged around the edges with unruly emotions.  Join Cynthia as she shares a new podcast series, "The Emotions of Christmas." and how we can keep our sanity and not miss our focus as we anticipate the celebration of that little baby in the manger, our Prince of Peace and Savior, Jesus.