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Scripture: Romans 12

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Today's host was Michael Wear, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.

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What if the secret to a stronger marriage wasn’t another serious talk- but a round of mini golf or a spontaneous dance party in the kitchen? This episode dives into why having fun together might be the spark your marriage needs. From shared hobbies to laughter that leads to deeper intimacy- we're talking playful, powerful connection with a Kingdom twist.

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Today's reading is Mark 8-10.

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This month, we will be reading from the ⁠Christian Standard Bible.⁠

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Today's reading is Mark 4-7.

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Helene Leeds and Penelope Popkin are living proof that transformation doesn’t come in a pill, a quick fix, or a viral trend—it grows slowly, like a garden. In this powerful episode, mother and daughter share their deeply personal journey through food addiction, depression, emotional healing, and ultimately, 160 pounds of natural weight loss. When every expert said to stay quiet, Helene refused. When Penelope was told she was “fine,” she knew she wasn’t. Together, they rejected the status quo and rebuilt their health, their relationship, and their lives—one home-cooked meal, one walk, one day at a time.

You’ll hear how outdoor time, homeschooling, gardening, and unplugging from toxic influences became the unlikely foundation for radical healing. This is not a story about diets—it’s about reclaiming freedom. It's about moms modeling something different. And it’s about the power of doing hard things, together.

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Today's reading is Mark 1-3.

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Brown Bannister, a Grammy Award-winning American record producer and songwriter, widely regarded for his pioneering work in contemporary Christian music. He has produced landmark albums for artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, and MercyMe, helping define the sound of the genre.

A member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Bannister has earned multiple Dove Awards and continues to influence the industry through both his artistry and mentorship. He currently serves as a professor in the School of Music at Lipscomb University, where he also launched a faculty-led, student-run record label to train the next generation of music professionals

Debbie Bannister grew up in Nashville, TN, attended Hollins College and Vanderbilt University. In 1981, she married the love of her life, producer Brown Bannister. Together, they raised 5 amazing children and are soon to be grandparents to seven grandchildren. Debbie loves gardening, cooking and reading.

She worked as a photographic portrait artist at the Michael Renee studio in Nashville, and built a successful business in Rodan & Fields with many of her dear friends. Currently she is starting a new business adventure with a global Health & Wellness Company called Live Pure.

Debbie Bannister’s Summer Reading Recommendations:

Smokey House By: Elizabeth Goudge

The Power of Systems By: Steve Chandler & Trevor Timbeck

The Guacamole recipe mentioned can be found in The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa 

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What if you didn’t need land, animals, or a barn to start homesteading? Samantha Mauermann of Acres and Aprons shares her incredible journey from rejecting her unconventional childhood to embracing it with open arms—then turning it into a thriving homestead business. In just 18 months, she went from a fixer-upper and two chickens to 23 acres, dairy animals, bees, a viral Instagram following, and a purpose-driven life rooted in family and faith.

In this heartfelt episode, we talk about childhood confidence, entrepreneurial grit, and how healing often comes through hard work and dirt under your nails. Whether you’re in a city apartment with a windowsill herb garden or dreaming of acreage, this conversation will ignite your creativity and remind you: you don’t have to wait for the “perfect” life—you can build it right where you are. Follow along at acresandaprons.com and on Instagram @acresandaprons.

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