Talking Marriage and Ministry with Michael O'Brien

Talking Marriage and Ministry with Michael O'Brien

Join Michelle and Starla for a meaningful and candid conversation with Michael O'Brien, Worship Leader/Artist, formerly of Newsong. Michael shares about some personal struggles and sins and how his marriage was affected. Through God's grace and working in his life, his ministry has been transformed, and he and his wife have been able to minister to other couples. Contact Michael at: https://michaelo.org Michael's music is available on all streaming platforms. Contact the Stir It Up Podcast: stiritup1024@gmail.com Visit our store: https://Stiritupstore.myshopify.com

Happy 1 Year Anniversary, Stir It Up Podcast

Join Michelle and Starla as they walk down memory lane and share a special montage video. They share what have been some surprising moments doing the podcast over the last year! Check out our store!!⁠⁠⁠https://stiritupstore.myshopify.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGk5SHhHNFB1SWd4THRrdTBDQzRKTjJmRThxQXxBQ3Jtc0trWUZGS2V0ODM1eVpvOEhpa0t6anhGM3Y4UHBCSXhfamxWeGFYdWthenIyampiLVcxcWY2cFNBT0hXSnVOV09pMERBdFJJaW01MzFhMWFQUmJhQ1BvUzFwbGtGa09pcnZHbTJ5ZFZ0ZDBMTndPbVJUZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fstiritupstore.myshopify.com%2F&v=ME6lrQsCsn4]Books by Michelle Dowdy:Life By The WayBlind Faith Why Submit? Discovering the Keys to a Contented Life(Available on Amazon) Michelle Dowdy's Blog: ⁠⁠Life By The Way – Ordering our lives to reflect God's glory⁠⁠ [https://lifebytheway.com/]Original Music:Northstar Music available on all platformsMusic by Starla Harbin, available on all platforms"Stir It Up Podcast” Available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTubeContact:stiritup1024@gmail.com   Social media: FB : Stir It UpInstagram: @stiritup1024 YouTube: Stir It Up Podcast

Breathe In, Breathe Out

Michelle and Starla talk with Ann Gainey, author of “The GodChair,” and her new book, “Breathe In, Breathe Out: Stories Infused with Spiritual Oxygen.”  Ann shares how her new book encourages us to look for God in our everyday stories. She shares one of her favorite recipes: Baked Cheese Grits 2 ½ cups milk ¾ cups regular grits (not instant) 1 stick butter ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (grated) 5 ounce jar processed cheese Kraft Old English Spread Bring milk to a boil, being careful of burning milk.  Add grits and cook until thickened (about 10 minutes), stirring often. Lower heat. Stir in butter, salt, and cheese. Spoon into 1 quart casserole dish. Bake at 325 for 20 minutes.   Order Ann’s book at annbgaineyauthor.com. Click “buy the book,” and then “grab a copy now.” The newbook is under this tab.

Wholly True

Michelle and Starla discuss how King Asa in the Old Testament was described as "wholly true all his days." He started off well in his reign, but his reign did not end well. He began as one who trusted God and His word but then began to trust in man and to leave some of the high places which should have been torn down. Michelle and Starla reflect on things that can be "high places" in our own lives, and how to identify them. Even though Asa didn't get everything perfectly right, he desired to move in the right direction, and so scripture describes him as "wholly true all his days." May the same be said of us, that we were "wholly true," even though we may not get all things "right." May our desire be to live out the "long obedience in the same direction," as Eugene Peterson describes the Christian life. Starla shares a recipe of Strawberry Cobbler: 1/2 c. salted butter 4 cups strawberries, hulled and halved 1/2 c. sugar for the batter: 1 cup self-rising flour 1 c. sugar 1 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees While preheating, place butter in the 9x13 dish. Once melted, remove from oven. Add strawberries and 1/2 c. sugar and toss to combine. For batter: Whisk together all ingredients for batter. Add strawberries to melted butter - do not stir. Pour batter evenly over strawberries - do not stir. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until golden. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired. Blog: Life By The Way - lifebytheway.com [http://lifebytheway.com/]   Books: Life By The Way Blind Faith (Available on Amazon) Original Music: Northstar Music available on all platforms Music by Starla Harbin, available on all platforms   "Stir It Up Podcast” Available on Apple, Spotify, andYouTube   Contact: stiritup1024@gmail.com [stiritup1024@gmail.com]  Social media: FB : Stir It Up Instagram: @stiritup1024 YouTube: Stir It Up Podcast Store: https://stiritupstore.myshopify.com

Bonnie Keen: From "First Call" to Full Circle Moments

Today’s episode features recording artist, author, speakerand podcaster, Bonnie Keen.  Listeners will remember Bonnie from the group “First Call.”  Bonnie is a 3x dove award winner and grammy nominee, having performed on some of the biggest stages in the world with various artists. Hear Bonnie share behind the scenes moments from those days. Her love for music and the Word of God have been themes in her life.  She shares about her current self-titled project, as well as one of her books which deals with depression following time of deep despair in her own life. You’ll be encouraged by this conversation! Website:  https://bonniekeen.com Listen to Bonnie’s music on all major platforms Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/bonnie-keen/1845926591 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/bonnie-keen/1845926591] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7Db0XaqRxag4NsF9DRB13A?si=dio86guRSB2WP5XlDZ4G_A [https://open.spotify.com/album/7Db0XaqRxag4NsF9DRB13A?si=dio86guRSB2WP5XlDZ4G_A] Books by Bonnie Keen, available on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/09To58a5 Bonnie Shares a "corn salad" recipe: Take 4-5 ears of corn; boil for 2 minutes. Allow to cool and scrape kernels off into a bowl Add black olives, small tomatoes, and Vidalia onion Add garlic Lime and honey for "dressing" Put in refrigerator to chill. Add avocado