We are designed to break bread and gather at the table to build relationships. We took some time with our favorite foodie, Margaret Feinberg, to talk about the relationship between scripture and meals. Margaret shares how God gave us taste buds to enjoy flavors and experience the joy of enjoying. In her new book, Taste & See, she takes us on an inspired journey around the world that brings scripture alive through interactive activities and bible study.  This conversation holds a treasured description of the use of olive oil and the Old Testament.  Margaret reminds us that food and oils can be healing inside our bodies, even when we do not see it.  She says, “You are an agent of human flourishing” and there is beauty in being vulnerable at the dinner table, even over a simple meal Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken and rice.

You can find out more about Margaret here: https://margaretfeinberg.com/

Seeking adventure is exciting even when we find ourselves in the midst of a plot twist. This week, we sat down with author, speaker, and empowerment coach; Genny Heikka, to explore the topic of being rooted in Christ and how we are uniquely designed. Genny encourages us through Isaiah 49:11 to dig deep and value our strengths. She says God’s strength is within you, He does not make mistakes, and He created you for a greater purpose. Join us as we unpack the rawness and beauty of how grief and pain can be the core of our strengths.

Genny Heikka, MBA, is an author, speaker and passionate coach, helping people and teams reach their full potential. Certified in Emotional Intelligence and EQ-i 360, Genny has been helping people reach their full potential for over 17 years and has served in a variety of leadership roles within corporate, non-profit and community organizations. She applies her years of experience in leadership, communications, marketing and branding to help her clients stand out and succeed. As the Owner and Founder of Her Team Success, LLC, she coaches women and teams toward greater confidence, impact and inclusion. You can find out more about Genny here. 

Who's ready for a little bit of spring cleaning?! As we dive into spring and all that means we thought it would be great to catch up with the ladies of Home Sort. Brandie & Ryan are two sisters whose passion is helping people get their homes and lives organized. They provide clients with sorted spaces that are modern + fresh. And believe home organization can have both function + style, creating thought out spaces, simplifying the everyday while adding design to areas that are often overlooked.

Often times when we think about cleaning or organizing, we don't know where to start but in today's episode the Home Sort gives us some quick and easy tips on how we can get our external (and internal) spaces organized. If you're looking for more tips on home organization or if you want to see how the Home Sort can help you, follow them on Instagram at @homesort or check out their website: homesort.org

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Are you allowing yourself to seek time with God?  Are you taking inventory of your true self and taking time to nurture those relationships?  Let’s be reminded that the sole purpose of our creation is greater than we realize.  

This week, we had the privilege of sitting down with a triple threat. Therapist, professor, and researcher - Casey Shortt dives in to discuss the intersection of psychology and theology of mental health and self-care. Calling this practice “a day off for stewardship & worship," Casey reminds us how beautiful it is to be human.  

She takes us through Exodus 34:6 to reflect on God’s love for us and encourages the importance of checking in with ourselves. She says follow the “RAIN” to discover and balance your thoughts and emotions: Recognize, Acknowledge, Investigate, and Nurture.  By practicing self-care, Casey tells us, it's within our relationship with God that we gain the strength to course correct and stop ourselves from crashing and burning.

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In today's podcast we got to sit down with Barb Wilson. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and offers adults, children, couples and families a path to finding freedom and hope in whatever situation they’re in and provide them with life-changing tools to move from where they are right now to where they want to be.

We get to learn about her experience as a wife, mother, former teacher, author and speaker on healing from past sexual trauma and how that has provided her with real life experience to help us reclaim our voice, find the strength and purpose to achieve our goals, heal from past wounds and live out our dreams.

You can find out more about Barb here: https://drbwilson.com/

It today's episode, we get to sit down with Stacy Henagan. She is the co-pastor of Keypoint Church, speaker, author, and the founder of SHE Women's Conference. Stacy and her husband, Casey have four children: Holland, Hayes, Hudson, and Haven who is waiting for them in Heaven.

You can find out more about Stacy and her new book here: https://www.stacyhenagan.com/

Today we have a powerful conversation with Juli Wilson. Juli is an author, editor, and speaker, living in beautiful Southern California with her two sons, Finch and Denham. As one of the founders of Anthem of Hope, she spends her days speaking life and sharing hope at churches, schools, and conferences around the country.

Juli and Jarrid were married in 2013, and quickly realized they shared a passion for helping those who felt far from God find hope, healing, and restoration. In 2016, they started Anthem of Hope together to specifically help those struggling with mental health issues.

To honor Jarrid’s legacy, Juli continues to shout this anthem to remind others that they are never alone, and that their lives matter.

You can find out more here: http://anthemofhope.org/

This week we get to sit down with Heidi White & Tiffany Loeffler. They head up Defending the Cause.Regional Alliance which is a network of agencies, non-profits, churches and professionals in the Greater Sacramento Area working together to protect kids and strengthen families. You can find out more about their organization here. 

In this week's episode we get to sit down with Bridget Brewster. She and her husband, Don, founded Agape International Missions. When Don and Bridget heard that little children were being sold for sex every night, they did not turn their backs. They moved to Cambodia to help fight for freedom and stand up for the oppressed. 

So far, they have rescued over 1500 survivors and arrested over 350 traffickers! You can find out more about their organization at aimfree.org. 

Happy New Year! We can't wait to kick off the new year with some of our favorite people! Join us today for chat with Dena Davidson, Andrea Watson, and Alicia Kientz as we talk about our word of the year. Do you have a word you're focusing on or holding onto this year? Let us know!