After the important roles of wife, mom and nana, Sue is a Christian teacher, reader, writer and mentor. Having experienced spiritual fluctuations and the accompanying emotional rise and fall of each, Sue has wrestled with the valleys of sin and the heights of grace. To walk with another experiencing the same is a privilege she doesn't take lightly. A believer in "Everyone needs a good listening to," she listens emphatically, especially mentees. In this episode we got the privilege of hearing from Sue about 4 practical and impactful ways we can invest in other women.

Clinton and Charity founded Restored 2 More, a ministry focused on helping couples rebuild intimacy after infidelity and helping women heal from betrayal.This ministry is the overflow of God’s healing in their own story which they powerfully share in this episode. Infidelity is a subject that brings so much pain and yet these two offer hope and freedom! We can’t wait for you to listen in.

Brian C. Steele is a pastor, speaker, and author. After spending nearly a decade studying Jesus’ parable of the hidden treasure, he loves helping people to find God’s kingdom right beneath their feet. His teaching venues have ranged from thousands of people in “megachurch” sermons to workshops and one-on-one coaching. Brian is the author of “The Kingdom Field Guide” - an Amazon #1 bestseller that leads people through immersive experiences to live in God’s kingdom. He is also a professional geologist and is in (partial) recovery from a bird-watching addiction. He delights in exploring the alpine wilderness with his wife, Katie, and dog, Banner. 

Find Brian’s book at: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Field-Guide-Finding-Really/dp/1952602173 

We hear all the time from amazing women who feel a rising up in them to lead, use their gifts, influence for the better, and to change the world. So, we brought in one of the best leaders we know to teach us about development, knowing yourself, and being effective. Todd King has been in ministry for decades serving in various roles including as a youth minister, a missionary in South Africa, and a lead pastor at multiple locations in the PNW. With a specialization in leadership development, team building and vision casting Todd has a passion to advance God’s Kingdom and start more churches.

When you think of worship, what likely comes to mind are devotional songs sang in a group. Whether it’s done with raised hands, hymnal books, a full drum set, or a beautiful choir, the idea of worship often involves music. But what’s behind the music? In this episode of the podcast we have Carlo Furlan, who has been a Worship Arts pastor for 13 years, help us zoom out and look at worship in an entirely different way.

Asking for help can be one of the hardest things to do as a human being. Whether it’s help around the house, help sorting through past traumas, help with your children, or help for your mental health, women often feel they are expected to hide their struggles. It takes incredible bravery to admit to yourself, and to others, that you could use support. Today on the podcast we’re interviewing Kara Carroll, who is the Middle School Ministry Coordinator with YoungLife and is one of the most magnetic people we know. Kara shares her story of seeking healing and help, and it’s an incredible testament to her strength and the faithfulness of God to meet us right where we’re at.

Christmas time tends to peak our great longing to feel connected with others. But that also often means that the reality of isolation and broken relationships is emphasized during the holidays. In this episode of the podcast, Willow chats with pastor Kurt Ingram, who helps us process vulnerability, reconciliation, and all the complications of relationships. This conversation is both inspiring, and incredibly practical and we know it will bless you as you navigate this Christmas season.

Parenting is no joke. Whether you’re in the newborn, toddler, school-age, preteen, or teenage years, there are unique joys and challenges to be navigated. Loran and Staci Zenonian just celebrated 25 years of marriage and have 3 kids, so they certainly know what they’re talking about. In this episode of the podcast, Willow chats with the Zenonians about parenting together, adjusting to differences between children, and reflecting Jesus through your parenting.

Traditionally, Christmas is a time when we think more about serving others, volunteering in the community, and giving of ourselves. After all, we’re celebrating the birth of a King who came to show us what it looks like to serve in humility, grace, and sacrifice. Yet often, we get too caught up in our own traditions, families, and celebrations to be truly willing and available to seek the lost, lonely, broken, and impoverished. So today we invited Wendy Powell (Community Outreach Pastor at Christ the King Church) to come on the podcast to talk to us about what it looks like to bust out of our self-centeredness and make giving and serving a part of our Christmas, and our everyday life.

Family is almost always complicated. Whether yours is small, large, united, dispersed, chosen, young, or old, you’ve probably experienced both the joys and difficulties of being related to others. And there’s no time like Christmas, for both the happiest moments and the painful points. In this episode, we chat with Matt Atkins, who is currently the lead pastor of a missional community called Mosaic church and he is the Sr. Financial Advisor at Clearbrook Investment Management. Matt, and his wife Laura have been married for 38 years and have 5 children, 4 grandchildren, with #5 on the way. Being a father and grandfather is his greatest love and the most important part of his life and his way of relating to family as a follower of Jesus is as inspirational as can be.