Unquenchable Hope

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Surrendering completely to God—as Christ-followers, we sing about it, read about it and talk about it, but actually DOING it, if you’ll excuse the bad grammar, ain’t no picnic. Although Luanne was up to her eyeballs in other commitments and couldn’t be part of this episode, Mary Ann talks with guest Heidi Blake about Heidi’s recent crisis of faith and how God called her to let go of an “idol” she was tightly gripping. Their conversation also highlights the importance of our friendships including some “iron sharpening iron” … even if it’s uncomfy and means the sparks will fly.

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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The Bible is LOADED with great promises for those who are willing to wait for God to do His thing and not impulsively run out ahead of Him. Easier said than done? For sure. But worth it? Absolutely! In this episode, Luanne, Mary Ann and guest Heidi Blake finish up their discussion about the Biblical admonition to wait on God and all the blessings that come our way when we put on the brakes and give God time and room to work.

Luanne and two friends are hosting “Cry For Freedom Women’s Conference” on Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Infinity Church, 412 Fairview St. Extension in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. The cost is $25, payable at the door, but you need to register in advance by emailing [email protected] (include your name, cell phone number and number of women you’re registering). 

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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Waiting may not feel good, but as Luanne, Mary Ann and guest Heidi Blake discuss in this episode, not waiting can end up feeling worse. The ladies share some of their regret stories about impulsive actions that cost them—from eating chocolate at night to buying a house to moving when the Holy Spirit was saying, “Stay.” 

Luanne and two friends are hosting “Cry For Freedom Women’s Conference” on Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Infinity Church, 412 Fairview St. Extension in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. The cost is $25, payable at the door, but you need to register in advance by emailing [email protected] (include your name, cell phone number and number of women you’re registering). 

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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There are important things to be learned during those times when God is making us wait for answers and solutions from Him, but let’s face it, most of us hate to wait. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann, joined by guest Heidi Blake, share some of the things they’ve learned through tough seasons of waiting. And all three of the ladies agree: It’s important, it’s necessary, and it stinks. 

Luanne and two friends are hosting “Cry For Freedom Women’s Conference” on Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Infinity Church, 412 Fairview St. Extension in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. The cost is $25, payable at the door, but you need to register in advance by emailing [email protected] (include your name, cell phone number and number of women you’re registering). 

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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Social media, the entertainment industry, and cultural trends have made parenting teenagers a challenge, but as the ladies  discuss  in this episode, it’s not impossible. God promises wisdom for those who seek it, so if you're a parent, youth leader, teacher, coach, or anyone who has a teen in your life,  Luanne and Mary Ann pray that  the experiences and knowledge they share will encourage you to swim upstream against the cultural current and inspire that teen in your life to do the same. 

During her 17 years as a high school counselor, teacher and coach, Luanne gained much insight about how teens can successfully and Biblically deal with the sexual pressure in our culture.  Both parents and teenagers can benefit greatly from the wisdom in Luanne’s two books (one for gals and one for guys): “Pure Lives” and “The Warrior Within.” They are available on her website (address below) and on amazon.com.  

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is also available for order through her website and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

Luanne and two friends are hosting “Cry For Freedom Women’s Conference” on Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Infinity Church, 412 Fairview St. Extension in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. The cost is $25, payable at the door, but you need to register in advance by emailing [email protected] (include your name, cell phone number and number of women you’re registering). 

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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Satan is most definitely going to get his in the end, but until then, he takes great delight in taking something God created to be wonderful, beautiful and fun, and using it to cause pain, heartache, disease and guilt. That’s what our enemy—and God’s—has done with sex. In this episode, Luanne and Mary Ann continue discussing the importance of understanding and resisting the temptation to violate God’s boundaries, and the importance of teaching that to the next generation.

Parents and teens, check out Luanne’s two books—one for gals and one for guys—about Biblical sexuality, drawing from her 17 years’ experience as a high school teacher and counselor. Those books, “Pure Lives” and “The Warrior Within,” are available on her website (address below) and on amazon.com.  

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is also available for order through her website and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne and two friends are hosting “Cry For Freedom Women’s Conference” on Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Infinity Church, 412 Fairview St. Extension in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. The cost is $25, payable at the door, but you need to register in advance by emailing [email protected] (include your name, cell phone number and number of women you’re registering). 

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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When people say “don’t,” sometimes their warnings are wrong or just ridiculous. But when God says “don’t,” it’s for our protection and we’d be wise to pay attention. Even, or maybe especially, when it comes to our sexuality. In this episode, Mary Ann and Luanne discuss the lying voices that try to lure teenagers (and all of us) into misusing one of God’s most precious gifts. God offers forgiveness and redemption when we fall, but isn’t it better to just do things His way? (Hint: The answer is YES!) 

Parents and teens, check out Luanne’s two books—one for gals and one for guys—about Biblical sexuality, drawing from her 17 years’ experience as a high school teacher and counselor. Those books, “Pure Lives” and “The Warrior Within,” are available on her website (address below) and on amazon.com.  

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is also available for order through her website and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne and two friends are hosting “Cry For Freedom Women’s Conference” on Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Infinity Church, 412 Fairview St. Extension in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. The cost is $25, payable at the door, but you need to register in advance by emailing [email protected] (include your name, cell phone number and number of women you’re registering). 

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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What’s up with all the “woke” and “cancel culture” stuff being pushed these days? Is it good or bad? Constructive or destructive? A necessary change or a distraction? Unafraid to go where angels fear to tread, Luanne and Mary Ann offer up their opinions on these cultural trends. Even if you don’t agree with the ladies, we hope you’ll applaud their chutzpah for tackling such a hot-button subject. 

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne and two friends are hosting “Cry For Freedom Women’s Conference” on Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Infinity Church, 412 Fairview St. Extension in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. The cost is $25, payable at the door, but you need to register in advance by emailing [email protected] (include your name, cell phone number and number of women you’re registering). 

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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If a little girl taking refuge in a bathtub during a tornado knows God is bigger than the boogeyman, how come it’s often so hard for the rest of us to remember that? In this episode,  Mary Ann and Luanne discuss El Elyon, the name of God that means “God Most High.” Not kind of high, a little bit high, or almost as high as our problems, but MOST High. All the bigs, mosts, and bests. That’s our God! (And you're gonna love Luanne's story about her Disney slow globes -- cue "Twilight Zone" theme song.)

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

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Facebook may say there are 58 genders, but Elohim—God our Creator—has said otherwise. Gender confusion is just one of many consequences that come from dismissing and denying this name of God. After Mary Ann gives Luanne a pop quiz, the ladies talk about the supreme importance of acknowledging Elohim as the artist responsible for all the beauty we see in the heavens, the earth … and in the mirror. And spoiler alert: The best is yet to come for those who follow Christ!

Luanne’s new book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Luanne’s newest book, “Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God,” is available for order through her website (see below) and on amazon.com, as is Mary Ann’s book, “Live. Learn. Laugh!”

You can learn more about Luanne and Mary Ann, order the books they’ve written, and read Mary Ann’s newspaper columns on their websites: www.luannebotta.com and www.maryanncrum.com . Also check out their podcast Facebook page: “Unquenchable Hope.” You can contact the ladies at [email protected] and [email protected] .