Heart Gripping Stories That Inspire Our Faith and Build Our Confidence in Christ with Mark Ellis

Heart Gripping Stories That Inspire Our Faith and Build Our Confidence in Christ with Mark Ellis

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999750/fan_mail/new] Have you ever been having one of those days where things just don't seem like they will get better but then all of a sudden God intervenes with a story? You know, a story of someone who has seen the goodness of God and is testifying about it?  Mark is an expert at helping us hear these testimonies through the work that he does with God Reports!  Mark Ellis grew up in California and graduated from UC Berkeley. At age 29 he accepted Christ after reading Evidence That Demands A Verdict by Josh McDowell. Mark is a seasoned storyteller and journalist. After working in commercial real estate for 18 years and then serving in full-time ministry for nine years, Mark pursued a career in journalism. Since his first writing assignment in 1999, Ellis has personally witnessed the impact one’s personal story can have on others and how these first-hand accounts inspire faith and encourage trust in God. After a mission trip to the southern Philippines in 2004, Ellis felt God calling him to launch a new website that would shine a positive light on the stories of faithful missionaries around the globe. In 2009, he launched God Reports, which to-date has received more than 16 million views from over 200 countries. Conversation Highlights: * We need testimonies to remind us of God’s goodness and faithfulness in our lives * God stories are the best stories! * The Holy Spirit ministers to us every single day * We can be encouraged through hearing testimonies of others, we just have to be willing to listen Connect with Mark! Mark's Website [https://www.godreports.com/] God Reports on IG [https://www.instagram.com/godreports] Get Mark's Book [https://amzn.to/3PDw0Nc] Get the Book: Evidence that demands a verdict [https://amzn.to/4tt9JzG] ASSIST NEWS website [https://assistnews.net/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999750/support] Want to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HERE [https://link.kaladiane.com/widget/form/WkYPUnB4WCRw15MKdgmv] website: https://kaladiane.com [https://kaladiane.com] IG: @kaladianeyoder [https://www.instagram.com/kaladianeyoder/] FB: @kaladianeyoder [https://www.facebook.com/kala.diane.yoder/] Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com/]

Walking Through Life Changes While Staying Focused on Christ with Brenda Yoder

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999750/fan_mail/new] Change can be hard. Not just the things that are different but the hard part of trusting God in the midst of it, especially when things don't seem to make sense. Maybe it's a job loss, a death in the family, a relationship shift or a painful betrayal... or maybe it's something else entirely that you're facing that makes focusing on Christ feel difficult. No matter the situation, keeping our eyes on Jesus is key.  This week I had the wonderful opportunity to have one of my mentors share on this very topic. Brenda L. Yoder, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor, author, educator, parent, and grandparent. She grew up in the Shipshewana community, where simplicity, service, and faith weren't just ideals, they were the rhythm of daily life. Those values still run through everything she does. For over 25 years, she has served as a therapist, school counselor, and teacher, learning that the most meaningful change happens not in a hurry, but in unhurried, authentic connection. Conversation Highlights: * Life happens and things change but God has a beautiful plan in it all * We need to steward what God has given us and that takes a consistent shifting and looking at our values * Recognizing that there are endings God creates, we don’t plan them, but they are for a purpose * In the spaces that are uncomfortable we have to keep returning to God for his guidance & peace * God uses change to transform us more into his image & draw us closer Connect with Brenda! Brenda's Website [https://www.brendayoder.com/] Brenda on IG [https://www.instagram.com/brendayoderspeaks/] Get the Book! [https://amzn.to/42tvkgg] Brenda on Substack [https://substack.com/@brendalyoder] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999750/support] Want to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HERE [https://link.kaladiane.com/widget/form/WkYPUnB4WCRw15MKdgmv] website: https://kaladiane.com [https://kaladiane.com] IG: @kaladianeyoder [https://www.instagram.com/kaladianeyoder/] FB: @kaladianeyoder [https://www.facebook.com/kala.diane.yoder/] Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com/]

Challenging Common Spiritual Lies that Rob Our Intimacy with God with Gary Thomas

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999750/fan_mail/new] I don't know about you but I struggle with lies and the battle in my mind a lot. There are times when the enemy is so sneaky that I don't even recognize the lie... have you been there too? This week we are breaking up and ending our unhealthy relationship with lies and we are dismantling them once and for all.  That is where our wonderful guest Gary Thomas steps in. You may have heard of him but have you heard of his newest book? It's all about dismantling lies that Christians specifically believe. He broke down a few with me during the episode and it was pure gold!!! (more on this in the weekly newsletter! Sign up below!)  Gary Thomas is a bestselling author and international speaker whose ministry strives to bring people closer to Christ and closer to others. He has sold over 2 million copies of his books, translated into over a dozen languages, and won many awards, helping establish him as a thought leader in spiritual formation, marriage and parenting. Gary served on the teaching team at Second Baptist Church in Houston for 11 years and is currently teaching at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. His ministry has led him to speaking events in all 50 states and in nine different countries, including numerous television and radio programs. wisdom doesn't happen on accident, it's something that has to be pursued.  When we dismantle the lies, we can keep our eyes on Jesus more easily. This isn't easy and it's going to cause us to truly look at what we believe and what is truth but my goodness is it going to bless us and deepen our relationship with Christ in a way nothing else can! I hope you'll take on the challenge and go through Gary's book with an open heart and willing mind. This could be the shift in your life you've been waiting for.  Conversation Highlights: * Spiritual lies can be passed down and believed without us questioning them * Many Christians are spiritually reborn but not mentally transformed * Dismantling lies requires rejecting cultural values and actively pursuing biblical wisdom which Scripture values more than gold or silver * We can be addicted to comfort but God uses discomfort to build character and prepare us for ministry Connect with Gary! Gary's Website [https://garythomas.com/] Gary on IG [https://www.instagram.com/garythomasbooks/] Get the Book! [https://amzn.to/4el68Qo] Gary on Substack [http://www.garythomasbooks.substack.com/] Get the newsletter HERE! [https://kaladiane.com] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999750/support] Want to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HERE [https://link.kaladiane.com/widget/form/WkYPUnB4WCRw15MKdgmv] website: https://kaladiane.com [https://kaladiane.com] IG: @kaladianeyoder [https://www.instagram.com/kaladianeyoder/] FB: @kaladianeyoder [https://www.facebook.com/kala.diane.yoder/] Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com/]

Parenting is Hard: You’re Not Ruining Your Kids, Parenting as a Work in Progress with Abbey Wedgeworth

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999750/fan_mail/new] Parenting is hard. Let's face it, we've all thought at one point or another that we have done so much harm to our kids that we have ruined them. Things seem so impossible and feel too far gone to heal, redeem or fix. But that's just not the truth friend. That is exactly why this years Mother's Day episode is with Abbey Wedgeworth. She wrote a book called Help, I'm Ruining My Kids!: A Gospel Guide for the Mom Who's Desperate for Change. Does that sound like something you need in your life too? Abbey is a Bible teacher, writer and homeschool mom of three young boys, is focus on helping mothers lift their eyes off their mistakes and anxieties and onto Christ. Abbey speaks honestly about shame, shortcomings, and the fear of "messing up" our kids. She knows from experience that fear is often compounded for homeschooling parents, but her message is simple and hope-filled, nothing is beyond redemption in motherhood.  The topic of identity, worth, redemption and so much more are covered in this episode and it's perfect for the mom, grandma, aunt that longs to not mess up the kids in their lives. I'm so thankful for Abbey and her words, they are so timely! Enjoy this episode and PLEASE share it with a mom you know needs to hear this message right now!  Conversation Highlights: * We overestimate our impact on our kids, what you do matters but it’s not all that matters * What you do does have an impact so in light of that how can you make spiritual progress? (more in episode!) * Our reference point can be ourself, our kids or Jesus, when it’s anything but Jesus we will feel despaired, unworthy & defeated * When you’re relaxed in the providence of God, the role you play feels more like an invitation than a burden Connect with Abbey! Abbey's Website [https://www.abbeywedgeworth.com/] Abbey on IG [https://www.instagram.com/abbeywedgeworth/] Get the Book! [https://amzn.to/4ttoYte] Sign up for the weekly newsletter where things go deeper! HERE [https://kaladiane.com] Looking for ways to embrace God and truly see Him in Scripture? Go HERE [https://kaladiane.com/courses] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999750/support] Want to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HERE [https://link.kaladiane.com/widget/form/WkYPUnB4WCRw15MKdgmv] website: https://kaladiane.com [https://kaladiane.com] IG: @kaladianeyoder [https://www.instagram.com/kaladianeyoder/] FB: @kaladianeyoder [https://www.facebook.com/kala.diane.yoder/] Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com/]

No More Fear Allowed: How to Experience Freedom that Lasts with Heather O'Brien

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999750/fan_mail/new] Do you struggle with fear? It doesn't have to be a crippling fear, but maybe it is. I have fears that seem to have been around my entire life and I've had some that are fleeting or seasonal. But fear is something we deal with here earth side. So what do we do about it? How do we handle fear in a Biblical way? And does God just want us to manage that fear so we can function or is there a deeper healing and freedom that he has for us?  That's what today's podcast episode is all about! Heather joins me in talking on a subject she is very familiar with personally. She went through a season where God helped her get completely set free from fear and struggles and now she uses what God taught her to help others!  Heather O’Brien is a prophetic healing coach, Bible teacher, and host of the Heal With God Podcast, ranked in the top 2% globally. She helps Christians who love Jesus but still feel emotionally stuck learn how to hear God clearly and heal with Him deeply. Through her signature Heal With God Roadmap, Heather brings practical, Spirit-led tools that break anxiety, fear, trauma, and confusion—releasing believers into confidence, clarity, and lasting peace. Conversation Highlights: * What’s the point in getting set free from fear if it’s only for a moment? Jesus wants us to have lasting freedom! * If we get free and stay free it’s because we have gotten to the root of things * The A.B.C. framework of finding freedom * We can be washed in the Word and set free in a way that lasts * Hearing God’s voice is the first step in healing and freedom Connect with Heather! Heather's Website [https://heatherobrien.net/] Heather on IG [https://www.instagram.com/healwithgodpodcast/] Get the Book! [https://amzn.to/4c0KC0n] Heather's Podcast [https://heatherobrien.net/podcast] Monthly Live Prophetic Healing Workshop [https://heatherobrien.net/workshop](3rd Thursday of the Month) Want more of the notes taken during the episode? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter here! [https://kaladiane.com]  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999750/support] Want to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HERE [https://link.kaladiane.com/widget/form/WkYPUnB4WCRw15MKdgmv] website: https://kaladiane.com [https://kaladiane.com] IG: @kaladianeyoder [https://www.instagram.com/kaladianeyoder/] FB: @kaladianeyoder [https://www.facebook.com/kala.diane.yoder/] Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com/]