In this episode Matthew Hooper, founder of Track 3 Leadership Development and facilitator of The Leadership Hub in Sutter Creek, CA shares how coaching and community can transform your growth journey. From his personal story to the heart behind Growth Huddles, Matthew unpacks why leadership doesn’t have to be lonely and how finding the right coach or community might be the next step you didn’t know you needed.

Connect: www.matthewhooper.org

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Lisa Thompson serves at Bayside Church in Granite Bay, where she leads both the Women’s Ministry and Adult Ministry. With a heart for discipleship and community, Lisa is passionate about empowering women, guiding spiritual growth, and fostering meaningful connections across all stages of life. Her leadership impacts not only women but the broader adult community at Bayside, where she helps create spaces for faith, transformation, and authentic relationships.

In this episode, Lisa shares her journey, the challenges and joys of ministry leadership, and how she’s helping shape a culture of spiritual depth and relational strength in the church.

Connect with Lisa at: [email protected]

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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with Mia Reed - wife, mom, and a passionate advocate for adoption, foster care, and children with special needs. Mia is the founder of Growing Hope in El Dorado County, a community initiative dedicated to supporting foster and adoptive families with the tools, training, and connection they need to provide healing care.

With lived experience and deep compassion, Mia shares how her personal journey led her to create a space where families feel seen, supported, and empowered. From navigating the complexities of foster care/adoption to addressing the unique challenges of special needs parenting, Mia brings wisdom, warmth, and practical insight to the conversation.

Learn about the mission behind Growing Hope: to bring hope and healing through professionally moderated training, education, resources, and community and discover how you can support or get involved.

🔗 Learn more: www.helponechild.org

📧 Contact: [email protected]

📸 Follow Mia: @miamarisareed

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No matter what we’re up against, how much our circumstances change or how uncertain life feels, He remains the Lord: unchanging, faithful, and steady. In this episode, we reflect on the Lord’s constant presence and the solid foundation He provides in every season of life. When everything around us shifts, we can stand firm because He is the rock on which we build our lives.

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In this episode, we’re hanging out with worship pastor Ryan Tenney - lover of Jesus, his family, his Harley, and a big bowl of ice cream. He shares his real and relatable journey to faith, how he fell in love with worship, and why he's passionate about reaching young adults for Jesus. It’s a laid-back convo full of laughs, heart, and encouragement. 

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Today I sit down with my friend and world-renowned adventure wedding photographer Charleton Churchill, known around the world for capturing the first iconic, Mt. Everest wedding. His work has gone viral, landed on the covers of top magazines, and been featured on major shows like Live with Kelly and Ryan. But Charleton’s story goes far deeper than epic images.

In this conversation, Charleton shares his journey to faith, the incredible moments that have unfolded behind the camera, and what it’s really like to chase love stories at high altitudes—both literally and spiritually. From photographing couples on glaciers and mountaintops to navigating personal challenges, Charleton speaks openly about the highs, the lows, and the deeper purpose that fuels his work.

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Doreen as she shares her powerful faith journey — one marked by a deep longing to know God that began in childhood. Though questions stirred in her heart early on, it wasn’t until adulthood that Doreen made the life-changing decision to follow Christ. With honesty and grace, she opens up about the struggles, the searching, and the moments of clarity that led her to a true relationship with Jesus. We also explore the vital role of sharing our faith stories, and how our testimonies can impact others who are still seeking. Whether you're on your own journey or walking alongside someone else, this conversation will encourage and challenge you to live and speak your faith with purpose.

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Sometimes we think we have to keep smiling to show we have faith, or that being sad means we’re somehow failing spiritually. But the Psalms show us something different—moments where tears and worship happen at the same time.

In this episode, we’re talking about that honest place where joy and sorrow mix. We’ll look at how to stop thinking one cancels out the other, and how God meets us right in the messy middle of it all.

Because joy doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine. It means knowing deep down that even when it’s not, God is still near—and still good.

You are LOVED.

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God’s Got You, Jeff – Peace in the Face of Glioblastoma

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with my brother-in-law, Jeff, who was diagnosed with glioblastoma—a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. While Jeff doesn’t go into the medical specifics of his treatment, his journey through surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy is marked by a deep and abiding peace. He shares what it’s been like to face an uncertain future with absolute confidence in the God who holds that future. Rather than dwelling on fear or outcomes, Jeff lives anchored in the truth that God is in control and remains on the throne. His quiet strength and unshakable faith offer encouragement and perspective to anyone walking through difficulty, loss, or the unknown.

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🎙️ New Episode Out Now: “Hope in Action” with Wendi Cross

In this powerful and inspiring episode, we’re joined by Wendi Cross — CEO and Founder of XHope (xhopemissions.org). Wendi is a passionate leader, a dedicated ministry partner, a cherished friend, and a proud mom whose life mission is to serve others through compassion, faith, and action.

Wendi shares her journey of founding XHope, the heart behind her global impact, and how her faith has fueled her work in empowering communities both locally and internationally. From advocating for vulnerable children to building sustainable hope in hard places, her story is one you won't forget.

This is more than a conversation. It’s a reminder that your yes can change the world.

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