Episode 6 - A radical return to church and bridging the gap between popular spirituality and Christianity

Episode 10 - Wrestling with God in untimely deaths and health struggles

Jennifer Frances Hickson is a wife, mother and follower of Christ. In this episode Jenni discusses her experiences in her life with the untimely death of her nephew and her own health struggles. Jenni works for Dominican Education Australia - Our People - Dominican Education Australia [https://dominicaneducationaustralia.com/our-people/] Get full access to Life Through the Lens of Love by Katie Sampias at katiesampias.substack.com/subscribe [https://katiesampias.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 9 - Mission Aviation Fellowship

Katie Sampias is author of Her Story of Jesus: Her Story of Jesus is a rich blend of research and fiction that brings the stories of women in the Gospel to life. Katie Sampias poignantly displays the love of Christ toward women during his ministry on Earth and the dignity he gave to the marginalized and voiceless. Using what we know and see in the Gospels, along with her Christian fiction take, Katie writes the stories of women mentioned so other women can draw nearer to the heart of Christ. You can find out more, or purchase a copy here: Her Story of Jesus Amazon Link USA [https://www.amazon.com/Her-Story-Jesus-Katie-Sampias/dp/196682808X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D85LEPA0IBYK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cY8v1JxGs6EQZPLYJG2nlA.uv3cxrzlqXi5hMQ6lGl4KsPZIk7fuyd3g9eXmKfUD5w&dib_tag=se&keywords=her+story+of+jesus+katie+sampias&qid=1769845457&sprefix=her+story+of+jesus%2Caps%2C645&sr=8-1#detailBullets_feature_div]Her Story of Jesus Amazon Link Australia [https://www.amazon.com.au/Her-Story-Jesus-Katie-Sampias/dp/196682808X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QYQ5W136NYHN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VSMrTDqI9ZVeHgem5Fs7nMU6py1LdfLYOYzUAgz3NZU.SbA3zyhWT_YZMT0nzSb-SKhSdJRvXboRaFy334Cvw-Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=her+story+of+jesus+katie+sampias&qid=1769845305&sprefix=her+stor%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1#detailBullets_feature_div] In this episode I speak with my husband, Matthew Sampias, about the moments that led him to work for Mission Aviation Fellowship as the Global Data Director. You can find Matthew on LinkedIn here - linkedin.com/in/matthew-sampias . Get full access to Life Through the Lens of Love by Katie Sampias at katiesampias.substack.com/subscribe [https://katiesampias.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 8 - Finding the Divine in Everyday Moments

Mama, editor, and writer Elise Tegegne has published articles at Risen Motherhood [https://www.risenmotherhood.com/articles/embracing-the-ministry-of-motherhood], Christian Parenting [https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/finding-freedom-from-hurry/], and ( [https://www.incourage.me/2024/02/i-meet-god-at-walmart.html]in)courage [https://www.incourage.me/2024/02/i-meet-god-at-walmart.html], [https://www.incourage.me/2024/02/i-meet-god-at-walmart.html] among others. Her new release In Praise of Houseflies: Meditations on the Gifts in Everyday Quandaries [https://www.elisetegegne.com/book] is now available at Amazon [https://a.co/d/0kKDQea], Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-praise-of-houseflies-elise-tegegne/1147858476?ean=9781966828037], Calla Press [https://www.callapresspublishing.com/shoppe/p/preorder-in-praise-of-houseflies-by-elise-tegegne], and wherever books are sold.  In addition to serving as the Director of Communications for missions organization Synergie Francophone, she also writes a monthly blog [https://www.elisetegegne.com/blog/in-praise-of-houseflies-an-introduction], which inspires readers to cultivate eyes for the divine in their own daily difficulties. After teaching at a mission school for four years in Ethiopia, she now lives stateside with her husband and energetic four-year-old. Read more of her words at  [http://elisetegegne.com/]elisetegegne.com [http://elisetegegne.com] or reach out on Instagram and Facebook @elisetegegne [https://www.instagram.com/elisetegegne/?next=%2F]. Get full access to Life Through the Lens of Love by Katie Sampias at katiesampias.substack.com/subscribe [https://katiesampias.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 7 - The Benefits of Christian Meditation

I had a wonderful conversation with Teresa Yerkes. She is the founder of the Christian Meditation Center in New Jersey USA. She is also an author, wife, mother and follower of Christ. Links to Teresa’s books are below and also to the Christian Meditation Center, which offers many courses online: Christian Meditation Center: www.ChristianMeditationCenter.org [http://www.christianmeditationcenter.org/] Teresa’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Teresa+Yerkes+books&crid=2MRZIRPATVWHD&sprefix=teresa+yerkes+books%2Caps%2C66&ref=nb_sb_noss [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Teresa+Yerkes+books&crid=2MRZIRPATVWHD&sprefix=teresa+yerkes+books%2Caps%2C66&ref=nb_sb_noss] Get full access to Life Through the Lens of Love by Katie Sampias at katiesampias.substack.com/subscribe [https://katiesampias.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 6 - A radical return to church and bridging the gap between popular spirituality and Christianity

In this episode Stephanie Lam talks about her journey to the faith space coming from a very anti-Christian background. She talks about feeling she did not fit in at church, but about being continually drawn back, and finding peace in the knowledge that she is loved by God. Stephanie Lam is the author of two books, The Mysterious Affair at Castaway House and Unfrazzle: The Easy Way to Reclaim Your Calm. You can learn more about these books here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5261105.Stephanie_Lam You can also follow Stephanie on Substack at the link below (House of Many Rooms): Get full access to Life Through the Lens of Love by Katie Sampias at katiesampias.substack.com/subscribe [https://katiesampias.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]