The Martha + Mary Show

Comedy writer and creative, Martha Bolton, shares her experiences writing for Bob Hope, Phyllis Dilller and "The Confession" musical.

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Today's Guest: Martha Bolton is a prolific author of 88 books, an Emmy nominee, a Dove Award nominee, and a "with" author on three New York Times bestselling books. She was nominated for a Writers' Guild Award for her work on the Emmy-winning "Bob Hope--The First Ninety Years." Martha was Bob's first full-time female staff writer and wrote for his television specials. Martha also wrote for Phyllis Diller for many years, crediting Phyllis and Bob Hope writer Gene Perret for launching her Hollywood writing career.

Theme Music: "Found" by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

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Things We Talk About:

• Gene Perret
• Mama's Family
• Bob Hope
• Bob Hope: The First 90 Years
• John 21:6
• Phyllis Diller
• The Confession Musical
• Beverly Lewis
• Blue Gate Theatre
• John Schneider
• Chonda Pierce
• Get tickets to The Confession Feb 20, 2023
• A Very Bavarian Christmas book
• "Mennonite Girls Can Cook" musical
• Revelation 3:7
• Damar Hamlin
• Lazarus resurrection

Connect with Us:

• The Martha + Mary Show webpage
• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @marthaboltonofficial
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Oliver and Denise Marcelle help married couples connect and spice up their emotional and physical intimacy.

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Today's Guests: Oliver & Denise Marcelle have been married for 21 years and have 3 children and 1 grandchild. Their goal is to help married couples communicate without frustration and judgment to increase intimacy and build the relationship of their dreams. As authors, speakers, and marriage strategists, they use seminars, coaching, and all forms of social media to equip couples. Connect with Oliver and Denise, here.

Theme Music: "Found" by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

Show Sponsor: Made Like Martha book by Katie M. Reid

Things We Talk About:

• Stop! Hammock Time
• Trade Secrets Podcast Episode #26 with Adam and Katie
• Luke 10:38-42
• Marriage Coaching
• Oliver and Denise's website

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• The Martha + Mary Show webpage
• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @denolillc
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Lee and Katie talk about spiritual awakening, a hunger for revival, and the good they see in Generation Z.

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Theme Music: "Found" by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

Show Sponsor: Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Schedule Lee Nienhuis and Katie M. Reid to speak at your next event!
• Martha + Mary Show Sisterhood Group
• The Acropolis Museum in Greece
• Ep. 127: Connecting the Generations with Leslie Schonfeld
• Rising Spiritual Openness in America from Barna Group
• Matthew 18:12
• 2 Peter 3:9-10
• Renewed Vision sermon series on Haggai
• Understanding Generation Z Culture from Axis
• Psalm 16:11
• LIL KING RKL Rapper
• Linking arms with the younger generation
• Aaron and Hur holding up Moses' arms
• "Jesus Revolution" movie
• 5:1 Ratio for impacting youth

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• The Martha + Mary Show webpage
• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Trillia Newbell, author of 52 Weeks in the Word, helps us get excited about reading God's Word this year.

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Today's Guest: Trillia Newbell is the author of several books including 52 Weeks in the Word, A Great Cloud of Witnesses, Sacred Endurance, and the children's books, The Big Wide Welcome, Colorful Us and God's Very Good Idea. When she isn't writing, she's encouraging and supporting other writers as an Acquisitions Director at Moody Publishers. Trillia is married to her best friend, Thern; they reside with their two children near Nashville, TN.

Theme Music: "Found" by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

Show Sponsor: Schedule Lee Nienhuis and Katie M. Reid to speak at your next event!

Things We Talk About:

• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
• God's Very Good Idea kids' book
• 52 Weeks in the Word book
• Precept
• Ephesians 2:8-10
• Matthew 28:19-20
• Isaiah, Hebrews, Romans, John, Ephesians and Psalms
• Luke 10:42
• Hebrews 4:12

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• The Martha + Mary Show webpage
• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @trillianewbell
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Laura Acuña, author of Still Becoming: Hope, Help and Healing for the Diet-Weary Soul, helps you move from shame to freedom regarding body image and eating habits

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Today's Guest: Laura Acuña is a speaker, author of Still Becoming, Bible teacher, and coach. She's served as a women's ministry leader for over 22 years. She's the co-founder of Sisters In Faith Ministries, a non-profit ministry to women in the Damascus, Maryland area.

Theme Music: "Found" by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

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Things We Talk About:

• Laura's freedom journey
• John 12:1-11 Mary pours perfume on Jesus' feet
• Matthew 9:20-22 The healing of the bleeding woman
• Luke 8:1-3 Mary Magdalene healed from seven demons
• Still Becoming book
• Psalm 16:5
• Psalm 16:8
• Still Becoming Podcast
• 6-week Discussion Guide for Still Becoming

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• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @lauraacuna56
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Bible teacher, Erica Wiggenhorn, teaches us about experiencing personal revival in times of doubt and disappointment.

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Today's Guest: Erica Wiggenhorn is the Founder of Every Life Ministries. She loves to share the Word of God wherever she can! Her latest release is An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God's Goodness In Disappointment and Doubt, an 8-week Bible study through the prophecies of Ezekiel. A frequent speaker at women's retreats, large conferences, or her own kitchen table, Erica also serves on the Proverbs 31 Ministries writing team for their First 5 app. You can find her almost every day on Instagram where shares Phoenix life with her best friend Jonathan, and their two children.

Theme Music: "Found" by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

Show Sponsor: Schedule Lee Nienhuis and Katie M. Reid to speak at your next event!

Things We Talk About:

• An Unexpected Revival Bible Study
• Ep. 125 with Stéphanie Rousselle
• Jonah 1
• Job 42:5-6
• Busy Woman's Bundle to Connecting with God

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• The Martha + Mary Show webpage
• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @ericawiggenhorn
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Holly Newton, founder of She Lives Fearless, encourages us to listen to God's voice and say yes to His assignments.

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Today's Guest: Holly Newton is a passionate leader, Founder and Visionary of She Lives Fearless, a national speaker, and host of the She Lives Fearless podcast and conferences. She has appeared regularly as a segment speaker on NBC's Today In Nashville as well as a frequent guest on Christian radio and podcasts. She encourages the study of scripture, asking hard questions, and learning to hear God's voice. She is the author of Savor the Wonder: Behold Jesus.

Theme Music: "Found" by Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder Venture3Media/Circle of Friends

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Things We Talk About:

• She Lives Fearless Devotional
• She Lives Fearless Podcast
• Nehemiah
• Made Like Martha book
• Matthew 11:28-30
• Tucked under His wing (Psalm 91:4)
• Ephesians 2:10
• What is the root of your fear?
• Luke 24:13-35
• Savor the Wonder: Behold Jesus book
• Experiencing God Bible Study
• She Lives Fearless event in Orlando
• She Lives Fearless event in New Jersey
• She Lives Fearless event in Dallas
• She Lives Fearless in Nashville
• Donate to She Lives Fearless
• Hebrews 11:6

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• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @shelivesfearless
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Cherri Bornman shares her family's story of a miracle transplant and God's faithfulness in the waiting.

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Today's Guest: Cherri Bornman is a music-maker and a worship leader. She has been making music for more than 40 years and grew up with music in her life from a very early age. Cherri is passionate about the transforming power of music in a person's life from birth to age 99. Her experience at her private studio, community theatre, the local schools and church give her a vast background and experience with working with all ages to transform lives through the power of Music. Cherri leads worship at churches and for events.

Theme Music: Here Comes Christmas song performed by Jillian Blair/Ensemble, written by Tony Wood/Don Poythress

Show Sponsor: Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes by Lee Nienhuis

Things We Talk About:

• Psalm 27:13-14
• Ep.126 Fear Not with Charity Harris
• DeVos Children's Hospital
• "God is working, we just have to wait." -Jael
• "Wait On You" song by Maverick City
• John 3:16
• Revelation 19:7 Prepare for marriage
• Romans 5:6-8
• Cherri's Heartsong Studio

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• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @cheribornman
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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TV Home Cook, Dina Deleasa-Gonsar, shares easy and delicious holiday recipes to try this season.

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Today's Guest: Dina Deleasa-Gonsar is the creator, writer, speaker, and television personality behind the popular food blog DishItGirl.com. She was named Best Home Cook by the Hallmark Channel's Home & Family and has contributed her recipes and on air talent to the Today Show, The Good Dish, Guys Grocery Games on the Food Network, Inside Edition, GMA Online, Rachel Ray Online, Real Simple, as well as countless other media outlets. Whether it's a 4-course meal or simply breakfast for dinner, Dina keeps it real, with real-good food along the way. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband, Brian, and daughter, Siena.

Theme Music: Here Comes Christmas song performed by Jillian Blair/Ensemble, written by Tony Wood/Don Poythress

Show Sponsor: Made Like Martha book by Katie M. Reid

Things We Talk About:

• Holly Newton of She Lives Fearless
• Cranberry Chicken Recipe
• Dina on The Today Show
• Ep #25: Meal-Planning (Chicken Tonnato Recipe)
• Flaky salt
• Smoked paprika
• Maple Vingerette
• Hot honey
• Basil
• Kinder's Bourbon Peach Rub for Chicken
• Dina's Marsala Soaked Stuffed Mushrooms
• Dina's Penne Vodka for a Crowd
• Dina's Christmas Cookie Trifle
• Dina on Instagram

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• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid @dishitgirldina
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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Katie and Lee ring in the holiday season with their guide guide full of meaningful and fun gift ideas!

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Theme Music: Here Comes Christmas song performed by Jillian Blair/Ensemble, written by Tony Wood/Don Poythress

Show Sponsor: A Very Bavarian Christmas by Katie M. Reid. Purchase two or more copies, you can access the book club kit for free!

Things We Talk About:

• Martha + Mary Holiday Gift Guide 2022
• What Your Mind Needs for Anxious Moments by Holley Gerth
• Free Color Quiz from Shari Braendel
• Ep. 61: Fashion Tips for Busy Women
• Kingdom Earrings from Dear Mushka
• Still Becoming book by Laura Acuna
• Bee the Light Gift Set from Sister Bees
• Rest Journal from Kristin Vanderlip
• Ep. 112: The Joy of Healthy Living
• Prayers from the Parking Lot by Mary Carver
• A Very Bavarian Christmas soundtrack
• A Very Bavarian Christmas book
• Made Like Martha book
• Brave Moms, Brave Kids book
• Countercultural Parenting book
• Redemption Road Coffee
• Threads of Hope Book Bag
• Ember Coffee Mug
• Ep. 153 with Liz Tabish from The Chosen

Connect with Us:

• The Martha + Mary Show webpage
• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
• IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid
• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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