Welcome back to The Tell Me Everything Podcast!

In this episode, Amye Still sits down with JoAnne Beckner for a powerful conversation about intercession, prayer, and spiritual warfare.

JoAnne shares her journey into intercessory prayer, while Amye opens up about a personal experience where JoAnne's prayers played a meaningful role during a critical time in her life.

Together, they talk about dwelling in the secret place, praying through Scripture, understanding our identity in Christ, repentance, and learning to pray from a place of victory, not for victory.

This conversation is an invitation to take prayer deeper and discover what it means to stand in the gap for others.

✨ In This Episode:

• The power of intercession
• Spiritual warfare and prayer
• Dwelling in the secret place
• Using Scripture in prayer
• Identity in Christ
• Repentance and spiritual growth
• The joys and struggles of intercession

⏱ Chapters

 00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection
05:07 Joanne's Journey and Background
10:03 The Power of Intercession
14:55 Books and Resources for Prayer
20:02 Spiritual Warfare and Intercession
29:58 The Importance of Dwelling in the Secret Place
31:14 Uncovering Secret Sins for Spiritual Warfare
33:58 Identity in Christ: The Foundation of Authority
41:07 The Importance of a Lifestyle of Repentance
46:12 The Joys and Struggles of Intercession
52:36 Equipping for Battle: The Role of Scripture in Prayer

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Welcome back to The Tell Me Everything Podcast!

In this episode, Amye Still sits down with her dear friend Tara Martenson for an honest conversation about launching children into adulthood, navigating the empty nest season, and learning to let go.

Tara shares her experience raising three children and the emotions that come with watching them grow, leave home, and begin making their own decisions. They talk about balancing support with independence, navigating difficult conversations, building confidence, and adjusting to new family dynamics.

They also talk about the grief that can come with an empty nest and the importance of bringing those emotions to the Lord instead of trying to control what comes next.

At the heart of this conversation is a powerful reminder for parents: sometimes we have to stop trying to control and learn to surrender.

✨ In This Episode:

• Launching children into adulthood
• Balancing support and independence
• Preparing young adults for life
• Navigating difficult conversations
• The emotions of an empty nest
• Supporting your children without controlling them
• Adjusting to new family dynamics
• Finding new purpose in a new season
• The power of surrender

⏱ Chapters

 00:00 Introduction to the Empty Nest Journey
02:52 Tara's Family Dynamics and Launching Children
06:03 The Emotional Toll of Launching Kids
09:03 Navigating the Transition to Independence
11:52 Balancing Support and Independence
15:02 Practical Skills for Launching Young Adults
17:58 Building Confidence and Navigating Relationships
24:28 Navigating Tough Conversations About Life Choices
31:58 The Importance of Emotional Support for Young Adults
37:01 Coping with Empty Nest Emotions
40:53 Transitioning to New Family Dynamics
47:58 The Power of Surrender in Parenting

🌐 Connect with Tara Martenson
@tarakjellan

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Welcome back to The Tell Me Everything Podcast!

In this episode, Amye Still sits down with Dominique and Fione Ricketts for an honest and deeply personal conversation about marriage, faith, struggle, and restoration.

Dominique and Fione share what brought them together, the challenges that began to affect their marriage, and the breaking points that eventually brought them to a place of surrender.

They talk openly about the importance of communication, prayer, therapy, community, and being intentional with one another. They also share how God met them in some of their hardest moments and helped bring healing to their marriage.

This conversation is a reminder that hopelessness doesn't have to be the end of the story. Sometimes it can be the beginning of something new.

✨ In This Episode

• Their journey from friendship to marriage
• Challenges and turning points in their marriage
• Surrender, healing, and finding hope
• The role of prayer, therapy, and community
• Communication and intentionality in marriage
• Rebuilding friendship and connection
• Keeping Jesus at the center of marriage

00:00 Introduction to Hope and Healing in Marriage

01:19 Dominique's Journey From Friendship to Marriage

04:24 Fione's Story and Finding Support

07:06 Identifying Breaking Points in Their Marriage

10:30 Fione's Hospitalization and Turning Point

16:55 The Role of Community and Prayer

21:31 Communication and the Path to Restoration

25:54 Advice for Those Feeling Hopeless in Marriage

25:56 Being Honest and Raw With God

28:36 Fighting for Your Marriage Together

29:08 Life After Restoration

29:55 Reconnecting Through Intentionality

31:03 Making Time for Each Other

32:41 The Role of Therapy

35:16 Growing Through Marriage

37:17 The Power of Prayer

40:09 Always and Forever

41:42 A Prayer for Those Who Feel Hopeless

🌐 Connect with Dominique & Fione
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🌐 Discover Freedom
https://discoverfreedom.co/

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Welcome back to The Tell Me Everything Podcast!

In this episode, Amye Still sits down with her friend, Pastor Junior Saint Val, for an honest conversation about addiction, recovery, faith, and the role the church can play in helping people find freedom.

Pastor Junior Saint Val shares his personal story of addiction, the rejection and feelings of unworthiness that shaped so much of his journey, and the moment he realized he had to make a change.

They talk about what it looks like to find hope again, why taking action matters, how the 12 steps helped Pastor Junior Saint Val grow in his relationship with God, and why identity is such an important part of healing.

They also talk about Recovery Church and the need for a bridge between recovery communities and the local church. Most of all, this conversation is a reminder that people don't need to clean themselves up before coming to God. They need a safe place where they can be honest, be supported, and begin to heal.

• Pastor Junior Saint Val’s journey from addiction to recovery
• Rejection, identity, and healing
• Finding hope and taking action
• Faith and the 12 steps
• Confession, forgiveness, and letting go of shame
• The church’s role in recovery
• Recovery Church and the importance of community
• Finding identity beyond addiction
• How faith and recovery work together

00:00 Introduction to Recovery and Addiction

01:37 Pastor Junior's Journey: From Addiction to Recovery

06:11 Breaking Point: The Moment of Change

12:44 The Healing Process: Finding Identity in Christ

22:52 Recovery Church: Bridging the Gap for Those in Recovery

30:39 The Power of Belief and Surrender

31:46 The Church's Role in Recovery

32:37 The Journey of Self-Discovery

33:30 The Importance of Taking Inventory

34:54 The Healing Power of Confession

36:08 Understanding Forgiveness and Acceptance

37:39 Creating Safe Spaces in the Church

38:32 Identifying as an Addict

41:33 Understanding Addiction Through the Allergy Analogy

44:49 The Importance of Identity in Recovery

49:35 The Growth of Recovery Church

52:00 Encouragement for Those in Recovery

🌐 Connect with Pastor Junior Saint Val

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Welcome back to The Tell Me Everything Podcast!

In this episode, Amye Still is joined by Kathy White and Silvia Adelman for an honest conversation about the joys, challenges, and many seasons of motherhood.

From raising young children to navigating the tween and teenage years and parenting adult children, they share stories and wisdom about being present, building character, giving children room to grow, and trusting God through every season.

Whether you're a new mom or parenting grown children, this conversation is a reminder that every season of motherhood matters.

• The joys and challenges of motherhood
• Being present in every season
• Building character and guiding children
• Navigating the tween and teen years
• Community, prayer, and healthy conversations
• Parenting adult children
• Learning to surrender and trust God

00:00 Introduction to Boy Mom Conversations

02:00 Meet the Moms: Kathy and Silvia

05:25 Greatest Joys of Motherhood

10:51 Heartaches and Challenges in Motherhood

18:00 Teaching Consequences and God's Love

22:46 The Power of Forgiveness

24:02 Reflections on Motherhood

28:50 Advice for New Moms

31:41 Building Character in Children

38:27 Navigating the Tween Years

44:22 The Importance of Humor in Parenting

45:06 Navigating Single Motherhood

46:41 Guiding Children Through Growth

47:57 Healthy Conversations with Tweens

48:46 The Value of Community and Asking Questions

49:37 Advice for Teenage Moms

50:51 Preparing for College and Independence

52:06 Parenting Adult Children

54:04 Supporting Adult Children in Their Parenting

56:52 The Role of Prayer in Parenting

60:26 Closing Thoughts and Community Support

🌐 Connect with Kathy & Silvia

Kathy White
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Silvia Adelman
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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silviaadelman/

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Welcome back to The Tell Me Everything Podcast!

In this episode, Amye Still sits down with entrepreneur, mentor, and business leader Scott Barlass to discuss what it truly means to build a Christ-centered business.

Scott shares his journey from leading global companies like Procter & Gamble, Rubbermaid, and Toro to mentoring entrepreneurs and equipping Christians to integrate their faith into the workplace.

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, leader, or someone seeking greater purpose in your work, this conversation offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and actionable insights for living out your faith in the marketplace.

• Scott's journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship
• Why work can be an act of worship
• The power of Christ-centered leadership
• Building businesses that glorify God
• The importance of mentorship and community
• Practical advice for new entrepreneurs
• Why understanding your customers is essential
• Overcoming fear and taking the first step
• Why people always matter more than processes

00:00 Introduction to Scott Barlass and His Journey

10:39 Career Highlights and Lessons Learned

20:03 The Impact of Mentorship and Leadership

24:09 Transitioning to Christ-Centered Business

27:54 Developing Christ-Centered Leadership Curriculum

33:07 Transforming Work into Ministry

38:21 Advice for New Entrepreneurs

46:21 Reflections on Personal Growth and Relationships

🌐 Connect with Scott Barlass

Website: http://www.bringjesus.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbarlass

🌐 Discover Freedom: www.discoverfreedom.co

📖 Get Amye’s Book: https://amzn.to/4tp4stc

📚 My Favorite Bibles:

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The Lie of Hustle Culture & the Freedom of Abiding: Amye Still on Her New Book

Welcome to the very first episode of The Tell Me Everything Podcast, and honestly, we couldn’t think of a better way to kick things off. I’m Amye Still, your host, and today I get to be in the hot seat! My dear friend Shelley Baker, who has known me for over 20 years, is flipping the mic and interviewing me about my brand-new book, Abide: Breaking the Cycle of Rush in a Culture of Busy. This conversation is everything I could have hoped for in a first episode: real, honest, a little emotional, and full of the kind of truth that I believe can genuinely change your life. If you’ve been running on empty, if the hustle feels relentless, or if you just know deep down that there has to be more, this one is for you. Pull up a seat. We’re so glad you’re here.

In this episode:

Timestamps:

00:00 — Welcome to The Tell Me Everything Podcast

00:47 — What inspired the podcast

01:29 — Announcing Amye’s new book

02:03 — Amye & Shelley’s 20+ year friendship story

07:09 — What it means to abide, personally & biblically

16:02 — Who Abide is written for

18:48 — The root of busyness addiction: fear of being still

19:36 — How identity outside of Christ fuels the cycle of rush

22:57 — The costly consequences of living outside of abiding

26:28 — Changing your address to the secret place

30:03 — John 15 as a divine invitation & a choice

32:38 — Abiding is ongoing,  not a one-time event

35:45 — The sacredness of waiting & trusting God’s timing

41:27 — How writing this book changed Amye’s life forever

47:40 — Where to get the book: amyemstill.com & Amazon

56:28 — Amye’s next book Brave Hope & Discover Freedom International (DFI)

58:42 — The heart behind DFI

60:15 — A new podcast coming soon with Shelley--The Secret Place Life

Resources & Links:

• Abide: Breaking the Cycle of Rush in a Culture of Busy
• Discover Freedom International
• My Favorite Bibles: Life Application Study Bible Compact Filament Enabled
• Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer
• Just Like Jesus by Max Lucado
• Upcoming Events & Speaking Engagements

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