Ep 31 - Why We Celebrate Pride Month w/Marcia, Stacey and Melissa

Ep 31 - Why We Celebrate Pride Month w/Marcia, Stacey and Melissa

June is Pride Month, and we love celebrating alongside our LGBTQ+ friends. In this week’s episode, we share how each of us became fully affirming Christians and why celebrating Pride matters so deeply to us. If you’re a Christian living in the tension between what your heart hopes is true and what you’ve been taught your faith requires you to believe, we think this conversation will resonate with you. If you are interested in coming on as a guest for our upcoming Enneagram episode, email us at: freshstartpod2025@gmail.com [freshstartpod2025@gmail.com] RESOURCES: https://rachelheldevans.com/blog/lgbtq [https://rachelheldevans.com/blog/lgbtq] Love Makes Room: And other things I learned when my daughter came out  [https://www.amazon.com/Love-Makes-Room-Learned-Daughter/dp/1506468632]- by Staci Frenes. [https://www.stacifrenes.com/] UnClobber: Rethinking our misuse of The Bible on Homosexuality [https://www.amazon.com/UnClobber-Rethinking-Misuse-Bible-Homosexuality/dp/066426221X] - by Colby Martin Born Again Queer: A History of Evangelical Gay Activism and the Making of Antigay Christianity [https://www.amazon.com/Born-Again-Queer-Evangelical-Christianity/dp/0691268940] - by William Stell https://sarahbessey.substack.com/p/penny-in-the-air [https://sarahbessey.substack.com/p/penny-in-the-air]  Does Jesus Really Love Me [https://www.harpercollins.com/products/does-jesus-really-love-me-jeff-chu?variant=32122859880482] - by Jeff Chu Torn: Rescuing the gospel from the gays vs. christian debate [https://www.amazon.com/Torn-Rescuing-Gospel-Gays-vs-Christians-Debate/dp/1455514306/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EGHU8NOZFPNI&keywords=torn+justin+lee&qid=1639162195&s=books&sprefix=torn+j%2Cstripbooks%2C172&sr=1-1https://www.amazon.com/Torn-Rescuing-Gospel-Gays-vs-Christians-Debate/dp/1455514306/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EGHU8NOZFPNI&keywords=torn+justin+lee&qid=1639162195&s=books&sprefix=torn+j%2Cstripbooks%2C172&sr=1-1#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor] - by Justin Lee God and The Gay Christian [https://www.amazon.com/God-Gay-Christian-Biblical-Relationships/dp/160142518X] - by Matthew Vines Clarity Unleashed Podcast w/Stacey and Angela [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2020-4-part-1-angela-rasberry-roberts/id1444641176?i=1000492627091] --- The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset! Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com [https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com/] Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez [https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez] Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed [https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed] Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share. Join our Facebook group: Here [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573352486934] Follow us on Instagram: Here [https://www.instagram.com/fresh_start_podcast/] Watch us on YouTube: Here [https://www.youtube.com/@FreshStartPodcast-h3i] Lead to Gold [https://leadtogold.buzzsprout.com] The podcast devoted to discussing realistic growth and wellness. 💌 Listen on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1662270536]   Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/22YxxEdjgjChZU6po6Kxqz] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2443402/support] This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org [https://godandmygirlfriendsministries.org/]

Ep 30 - "Love Your Neighbor "w/authors Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen

We all know the command to “love your neighbor,” but what does that actually look like in everyday life? This week, we’re joined by Katherine M. Douglass and Brittany M. Tausen, authors of the beautiful book Love Your Neighbor: How Psychology Can Enliven Faith and Transform Community. Their insights are thoughtful, inspiring, and so needed right now. We think you’re going to love this conversation! ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Katherine M. Douglass and Brittany M. Tausen are psychologists and writers whose work sits at the vital intersection of faith, mental health, and communal life. In Love Your Neighbor, they draw on psychological research, clinical insight, and lived experience to explore how love becomes most transformative when it is practiced with self-awareness, humility, and emotional honesty. Their work invites faith communities to move beyond abstract ideals of love and toward relational practices that foster healing, resilience, and genuine belonging. For more information about Katherine and Brittany and their book, their free discussion guide, and 40-day Love Your Neighbor Challenge, go here: https://www.lovingbetter.net/ [https://www.lovingbetter.net/] Find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovingbetter2025/ [https://www.instagram.com/lovingbetter2025/] ------- The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset! Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com [https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com/] Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez [https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez] Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed [https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed] Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share. Join our Facebook group: Here [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573352486934] Follow us on Instagram: Here [https://www.instagram.com/fresh_start_podcast/] Watch us on YouTube: Here [https://www.youtube.com/@FreshStartPodcast-h3i] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2443402/support] This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org [https://godandmygirlfriendsministries.org/]

Ep 29 - Changing the Narrative in Politics with special guest, Lauren Pinkston

Are you tired of the extreme narratives in politics these days? Then you will love our guest this week! We had a wonderful chat with Lauren Pinkston, who is running for Governor of Tennessee. I think you'll enjoy hearing her ideas about how to find some common ground in politics, whether you live in Tennessee or anywhere else in America. We hope you'll check out Lauren's website and social media to find out how to support her run for Governor. All the links are below! Lauren Pinkston for TN [https://pinkstonfortn.com/] Make a Gift [https://action.pinkstonfortn.com/donate] Volunteer with the Campaign [https://action.pinkstonfortn.com/volunteer] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/pinkstonfortn?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=kFHOY2KQQSSnn9kt&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1Zq15scbZR%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pinkstonfortn] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@pinkstonfortn] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@pinkstonfortn] ------- The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset! Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com [https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com/] Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez [https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez] Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed [https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed] Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share. Join our Facebook group: Here [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573352486934] Follow us on Instagram: Here [https://www.instagram.com/fresh_start_podcast/] Watch us on YouTube: Here [https://www.youtube.com/@FreshStartPodcast-h3i] Lead to Gold [https://leadtogold.buzzsprout.com] The podcast devoted to discussing realistic growth and wellness. 💌 Listen on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1662270536]   Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/22YxxEdjgjChZU6po6Kxqz] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2443402/support] This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org [https://godandmygirlfriendsministries.org/]

Ep 28 - "Living Better with Lymphedema" w/guest Namaste Anderson

Have you heard of Lymphedema? You're not alone! We hadn't either. But Lymphedema effects an estimated 140 to 250 million people worldwide, with almost 10 million in the US alone. It's a chronic condition often caused by cancer treatments or parasitic infections and our guest today, not only lives with Lymphedema but has important information we all need to know about this condition. Join us for this super important episode! OUR GUEST: Namaste Anderson serves as Executive Director of Breast cancer Recovery in Action, bringing both lived experience and strategic leadership to the organization’s continued growth. As a co-founder of BRA and a breast cancer survivor, she is deeply committed to ensuring that no survivor navigates recovery alone. For more information about the upcoming Lymphedema event at Gilda's Club Nashville, go here: https://www.bragroups.org/living-better-with-lymphedema-2026 [https://www.bragroups.org/living-better-with-lymphedema-2026] For more information about Breast cancer Recovery in Action (BRA): https://www.bragroups.org/ [https://www.bragroups.org/] ---- The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset! Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com [https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com/] Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez [https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez] Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed [https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed] Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share. Join our Facebook group: Here [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573352486934] Follow us on Instagram: Here [https://www.instagram.com/fresh_start_podcast/] Watch us on YouTube: Here [https://www.youtube.com/@FreshStartPodcast-h3i] Lead to Gold [https://leadtogold.buzzsprout.com] The podcast devoted to discussing realistic growth and wellness. 💌 Listen on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1662270536]   Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/22YxxEdjgjChZU6po6Kxqz] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2443402/support] This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org [https://godandmygirlfriendsministries.org/]

Ep 27 - Life Coaching, Songwriting, and so much more... w/ guest, JP Williams

This week we welcome the multi-talented JP Williams to the podcast. We talk about the importance of life coaching, a little bit about the process of songwriting, and how you know when it's time to PIVOT! You'll love this conversation! ABOUT JP: JP Williams is a hit songwriter, performer, executive coach and motivational speaker who happens to be completely blind. Having lost his vision at age 10, JP’s overcome adversity to achieve professional success in highly competitive fields. Today, he draws on his unique life experiences to bring inspiration and empathy to every performance, coaching session and speaking opportunity. An accomplished music industry veteran, JP’s co-written two no. 1 songs: “Best Shot” that led country music charts for three weeks and “Never Walk Alone” that earned top status in the gospel genre. A sought-after entertainer, he’s played many famous venues, including the Grand Ole Opry and Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. After nearly a decade as a signed songwriter on Nashville’s Music Row, JP embarked on a career transition to coaching for executives. ICF-certified with specialty training in mental health modalities, he’s accumulated thousands of hours working with leaders from Fortune 100 and 500 corporations, universities and healthcare institutions across the U.S. When he’s not coaching, JP continues to perform and write music under his own publishing company, Blonde Leading Blind Music. You can connect with JP here: His website: https://jpwilliams.net [https://jpwilliams.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindmangram [https://www.instagram.com/blindmangram] To hear some of JP's music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jp-williams/1668363981 [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jp-williams/1668363981] ---- The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset! Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com [https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com/] Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez [https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez] Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed [https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed] Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share. Join our Facebook group: Here [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573352486934] Follow us on Instagram: Here [https://www.instagram.com/fresh_start_podcast/] Watch us on YouTube: Here [https://www.youtube.com/@FreshStartPodcast-h3i] Lead to Gold [https://leadtogold.buzzsprout.com] The podcast devoted to discussing realistic growth and wellness. 💌 Listen on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1662270536]   Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/22YxxEdjgjChZU6po6Kxqz] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2443402/support] This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org [https://godandmygirlfriendsministries.org/]