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ep 30 “off to college we go: those before us” with kelly cheshier and kathy little

On today’s episode, we are wrapping up our mini-series entitled “off to college we go”…from the perspective of those who have already walked this road.  I am sitting down with two mothers, Kelly Cheshier and Kathy Little, who are very transparently sharing about what life looked like when they dropped their children off for college and how the Lord met them in those “darker nights of the soul.”  They are also testifying to the beauty they beheld as they saw the Lord work in the life of their college student, as well as in the lives of their remaining children at home.  In other words, we are discussing the faithfulness of God and how He nurtures our faith in every season of life.   Bring your tissues, these women are sharing from the deeper parts of their hearts in a way that allows each of us to resonate. Thanks for joining us for today’s episode….I’m glad you’re here

ep 29 “off to college we go: the moms” with sabrina miller

Today I am sitting down with my friend, Sabrina Miller, who is also sending her daughter, Shelby, off to college…next week!    Sabrina and I are candidly discussing our feelings, emotions, and thoughts about our daughters' upcoming transition to college.  We are also learning to counsel our hearts as well as take our emotions to the Lord, the Creator of them.   Even if you don’t find yourself in this season of sending kids off to college or school, I hope you find this episode relevant and encouraging.  Sometimes these changing seasons can be a process as we work through our emotions and bring the whole range of them to the Lord, seeking what He would have for us to learn.

ep 28 “off to college we go: the girls” with shelby miller and emma grace stewart

In this first episode, I am sitting down with my oldest child, Emma Grace, and her friend, Shelby Miller, who are both headed off to college this fall. We are discussing how they are preparing for this next season, both in being on their own as well as remaining grounded in the truth of God’s Word. They also have some encouragement for those parents who are in the throes of parenting small children…these days matter, and the seeds you are planting continue to reap dividends.

ep 27 “on mission: our past” with fred and pauletta meek

Sometimes it can be easy to reason away how God could possibly use and redeem our past, especially when it includes areas we wish were not a part. But if we humble ourselves, trust Him to work as He can, He will use it all…even the ugly or undesirable to draw people into His kingdom. I am excited for you to hear Fred and Pauletta’s story!

ep 26 “on mission: our homes” with joe and stephanie hopson

Today I am chatting with Joe and Stephanie Hopson on how God can use our homes to partner in sharing His love with others. Sometimes it all it takes is just opening our door…being available for friends or neighbors, having another family over for dinner, or walking down the road of fostering and adoption.    Is it possible for joy and chaos to exist together in our homes? How can we practically counsel our hearts on the days that seem hard and beyond doable?  Reflecting back, how have you seen the Lord prepare your hearts for the work he has set before you?  As you choose to take those faith steps of obedience, what has caught you by surprise in how the Lord has worked? How has the Lord worked in the lives of your children as you have opened your home? We are continuing on in our seriest entitled “on mission” strategically evaluating how God desires to leverage every aspect of our lives for his glory and kingdom opportunities.