Sunshine Café: Stories to Encourage & Inspire

At 16, Douglas Vandergraph survived a devastating head-on collision that changed his life forever. He shares his extraordinary account of a near-death experience, seeing his late father, and the long, painful journey of learning to walk again. From taking 57 determined steps out of the hospital to walking bench by bench across a college campus, Doug's story is one of perseverance, faith, and finding hope when life doesn't go according to plan. Join us at the Sunshine Café for a heartfelt conversation about wrestling with God, the power of prayer, showing up when life gets difficult, and trusting that your story isn't over. Sometimes you're simply standing in the middle of the page—not at the end of the book. ☀️

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Is evil real? And have we become so comfortable with it that we no longer recognize it? In this episode of Sunshine☀️Café, we're tackling a challenging but important topic: how evil can quietly influence our lives through deception, desensitization, and seemingly harmless compromises. We'll explore what Scripture teaches about recognizing evil, how repeated exposure can dull our moral sensitivity, and why even small choices can gradually pull us away from God's truth. But here's the GOOD NEWS: Evil doesn't get the final word. God does!

Discover five practical ways to strengthen your spiritual discernment, stand firm in your faith, and overcome evil with good. Be aware, but not afraid. God's goodness is greater!

Scriptures Referenced — Sunshine☀️Café Episode #150

What if letting go of what's behind you is the very thing that makes room for what God has planned next? In this episode of Sunshine☀️Café, I'm celebrating the reveal of my brand-new studio and sharing some powerful lessons from a season of decluttering, change, and personal growth.

We'll explore why letting go is a skill worth developing, how physical and emotional clutter can weigh us down, and why trusting God through life's messy transitions can open the door to something new. Inspired by Isaiah 43:18–19, I'll share three practical steps to help you release what no longer serves you, embrace the season you're in, and make room for what matters most.

Sometimes, making room for what's next begins with letting go.

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How can you discover your God-given purpose in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence?

Join Sunshine Café host Lisa Roers and guest Ben Patton as they explore finding your calling, embracing your unique gifts, navigating career changes, and using AI wisely without sacrificing faith, relationships, or the things that make us human.

Discover how to use technology as a tool for good while keeping God at the center of your decisions and living the life He created you to live.

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Do you really know who you are—or have you just gotten really good at becoming who everyone else needs you to be? In this episode of Sunshine Café, we’re talking about how to stop shape-shifting, get honest with yourself, discover what truly matters to you, and become more comfortable and confident being authentically YOU—without losing kindness, humility, or respect for others. If you’ve ever felt like a chameleon, worried too much about what others think, or wondered why you don’t quite feel like yourself around certain people, this one is for you. ☀️

Lisa Roers's LINKS:

👉 FREE GUIDE: 7 Strategic Ways to Build a Mindset of Gratitude: https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat

Website: www.LisaRoers.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

👉 FREE PDF: 10-Step Decision Worksheet https://www.lisaroers.com/decisionworksheet

Big decisions can feel paralyzing, especially when there isn’t one obvious “right” answer. In this episode of the Sunshine☀️Café Podcast, I’m sharing a 10-step process to help you work through major life decisions with prayer, wisdom, clarity, and confidence. You’ll learn how to weigh your options, consider the long-term impact, “try on” a decision, listen for God’s guidance, and move forward without constantly second-guessing yourself. And be sure to grab the FREE Decision Worksheet linked below so you can work through the process yourself. If this episode helps you, I’d love to hear what decision you’re working through in the comments.

Lisa Roers's LINKS: 👉 FREE GUIDE: 10-Step Decision Worksheet https://www.lisaroers.com/decisionworksheet

Website: www.LisaRoers.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

In this episode, Lisa explores how to follow through on the goals and dreams that matter to you—especially when there is no boss, coach, deadline, or outside accountability pushing you forward. She shares a practical four-step process to help you get clear on what you want, find the will to pursue it, create a flexible plan, and take the next small step toward done. You’ll also learn why self-trust, supportive accountability, visualization, and small consistent actions can make such a difference when it comes to keeping promises to yourself. If you’ve ever found it easier to show up for everyone else than for your own goals, this episode is for you. SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF. One step at a time.

Lisa Roers's LINKS:

👉 FREE GUIDE: 7 Strategic Ways to Build a Mindset of Gratitude: https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat

Website: www.LisaRoers.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter and not sure where to start? In this encouraging conversation, Lisa talks with professional organizer Tracy Hoth about why clutter can leave us feeling stuck—and how small, simple actions can create real change. Tracy shares her practical SPACE framework for decluttering, explains how much you can accomplish in just 15 minutes, and helps us rethink the belief that we’re “just not organized people.” You’ll walk away with a simple place to start, practical organizing strategies, and encouragement to create more peace, time, energy, and room for the life you really want to live.

Tracy Hoth’s LINKS:

Website:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/

15 Minute Declutter Challenge: http://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter

The Organized Coach Podcast: https://simplysquaredaway.com/podcast/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/tracyhoth

Lisa Roers's LINKS: 

Website: www.LisaRoers.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

☀️ FREE GUIDE: https://www.lisaroers.com/restreset

Feeling mentally full, overcommitted, or too busy to hear yourself think? In this episode of the Sunshine Café, Lisa shares what she learned from stepping away for five weeks of intentional protected rest — and why simply taking time off isn’t always the same as truly resting. She walks through a simple 5-part framework — Reflect & Rest, Dream, Decide, Design, and Prepare & Reflect — designed to help you slow down, reconnect with what matters, and make a little room for clarity, purpose, and God’s direction to surface.

Download the FREE 1-page Protected Rest Framework guide using the link in the description and use the reflection questions to walk through your own rest-and-reset time.

Lisa Roers's LINKS: ☀️ FREE GUIDE: The 5-Step Rest Reset Framework https://www.lisaroers.com/restreset

Website: www.LisaRoers.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

👉 FREE GUIDE:   https://www.lisaroers.com/7strats4grat

In this final episode of our Summer Encore series, Lisa revisits her conversation with Sam Feltham about the powerful role nutrition plays in our health—and why nourishing the body well can be one of the most important investments we make in our future. Together, they explore the connection between what we eat, metabolic health, and preventing chronic disease. It’s an encouraging reminder that small, intentional choices today can help us flourish tomorrow.

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