Episode #34 - Living Beyond Limits: Faith, Hope & Perseverance

Episode #34 - Living Beyond Limits: Faith, Hope & Perseverance

What if the greatest obstacle in your life became the very platform God used to bring hope to others?In this episode of He Met Me in the Middle, we sit down with author, speaker and educator Nika Maples, whose life changed forever after suffering a brain stem stroke at just 20 years old as a complication of lupus. Doctors didn't expect her to survive, and if she did, they believed she would never walk or talk again.But God had a different story to write.Nika shares her incredible journey and how she discovered that true strength isn't found in what we accomplish but in trusting God through life's hardest seasons.Whether you're facing an unexpected diagnosis, walking through a difficult season or simply wondering how God can use your story, this conversation will encourage you to keep trusting Him. The middle of your story isn't the end. It's often where God does some of His greatest work.If this episode encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe and share it with someone who needs this reminder today.#HeMetMeInTheMiddle #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Hope #Perseverance #OvercomingAdversity #TrustGod #ChristianEncouragementNika's favorite Scripture:For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18Nika's TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoAj59FQQb0You can find Nika at:https://nikamaples.com/https://www.instagram.com/nikamaples/https://www.facebook.com/nikamaples/https://www.youtube.com/@NikaMaplesCoachhttps://www.youtube.com/@Nika_MaplesBooks by Nika (on her website or Amazon):https://nikamaples.com/books/Listen in and as always, please reach out to us if you need hope, encouragement, inspiration or prayer. We are here for you!Would you prayerfully consider partnering with us in the mission?https://www.hemetmeinthemiddle.com/be-part-of-the-missionwww.hemetmeinthemiddle.comHope@hemetmeinthemiddle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hemetmeinthemiddle/https://www.facebook.com/HeMetMeintheMiddle/________________________________________________________________________________To Find Breanne:Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingdomfastingFacebook: www.facebook.com/kingdonfastingwebsite: www.kingdomfasting.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@kingdomfastingWhispers of the Father's Heart podcast: https://www.kingdomfasting.com/wotfhpodcastTo Find Sheri:Instagram: www.instagram.com/empoweredhealthcoachingFacebook: www.facebook.com/empoweredhealthcoachingwithsheriWebsite: www.empoweredhealthcoaching.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@empoweredhealthcoaching

Episode #33 - From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Motherhood, Marathons & Ministry

What if the ordinary moments of motherhood are actually some of God's most extraordinary work?In this episode of He Met Me in the Middle, we sit down with Courtney — wife, mom, author, marathon runner and founder of Courting the Extraordinary and Coco's Cup of Encouragement.Courtney shares how God redirected her life, why motherhood is one of the greatest ministries, what running has taught her about faith and how learning to receive God's love changes everything.Whether you're raising children, running your own race or simply longing for encouragement, this conversation will remind you that God is at work in our messy middle.Courtney leaves us with the beautiful blessing she speaks over her children each morning:❤️ Go with God.❤️ Know you're loved.❤️ Keep being the blessing that you are in this world.If this episode encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe and share it with someone who needs this reminder today.#HeMetMeInTheMiddle #ChristianPodcast #Motherhood #FaithJourney #ChristianMoms #ChristianLiving #Purpose #Encouragement #RunYourRace #PrayerCourtney's favorite Scripture:Yet I am confident I will see the Lord's goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13You can find Courtney at:https://courtingtheextraordinary.com/https://www.facebook.com/courtingtheextraordinaryhttps://www.instagram.com/courtingtheextraordinary/Books by Courtney (also found on her website):Timeless Prayers For Our Kids: https://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Prayers-Kids-Courtney-Dennee/dp/B0F3D4WVVB/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&sr=1-1Stables and Crumbs: Finding Christmas Where It Comes: https://www.amazon.com/Stable-Crumbs-Finding-Christmas-Where/dp/B0BQY8TL86/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Listen in and as always, please reach out to us if you need hope, encouragement, inspiration or prayer. We are here for you!Would you prayerfully consider partnering with us in the mission?https://www.hemetmeinthemiddle.com/be-part-of-the-missionwww.hemetmeinthemiddle.comHope@hemetmeinthemiddle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hemetmeinthemiddle/https://www.facebook.com/HeMetMeintheMiddle/________________________________________________________________________________To Find Breanne:Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingdomfastingFacebook: www.facebook.com/kingdonfastingwebsite: www.kingdomfasting.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@kingdomfastingWhispers of the Father's Heart podcast: https://www.kingdomfasting.com/wotfhpodcastTo Find Sheri:Instagram: www.instagram.com/empoweredhealthcoachingFacebook: www.facebook.com/empoweredhealthcoachingwithsheriWebsite: www.empoweredhealthcoaching.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@empoweredhealthcoaching

Episode #32 - When God Changes the Plan: Stories of Surrender, Provision & New Seasons

Life doesn't always go according to plan.In this episode of He Met Me in the Middle, Breanne Sims and Sheri Johnson reconnect with former co-hosts Leigh Ann and Julie for a heartfelt conversation about the unexpected twists, difficult seasons and surprising blessings they've experienced since last sharing their stories.Through every challenge, change and uncertainty, one truth remains:God is faithful.Whether you're facing a season of loss, transition, waiting or unexpected change, this conversation will encourage you to trust the One who sees the bigger picture.What do you do when God changes the plan?Even when life takes a turn we didn't expect, God is still working in the middle.The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. ~ Proverbs 16:9You can find Julie at: Julie@JulieSpears.comwww.tangledgrief.comwww.juliespears.com https://www.facebook.com/heyjuliespears https://www.instagram.com/heyjuliespearsYou can find Leigh Ann at:www.ReBirthBodyButters.comhttps://www.facebook.com/rebirthbodybuttershttps://www.instagram.com/rebirth_body_buttersListen in and as always, please reach out to us if you need hope, encouragement, inspiration or prayer. We are here for you!Would you please partner with us in the mission? https://www.hemetmeinthemiddle.com/be-part-of-the-missionwww.hemetmeinthemiddle.comHope@hemetmeinthemiddle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hemetmeinthemiddle/https://www.facebook.com/HeMetMeintheMiddle/_____________________________________________________________To Find Breanne:Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingdomfastingFacebook: www.facebook.com/kingdonfastingwebsite: www.kingdomfasting.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@kingdomfastingWhispers of the Father's Heart podcast: https://www.kingdomfasting.com/wotfhpodcastTo Find Sheri:Instagram: www.instagram.com/empoweredhealthcoachingFacebook: www.facebook.com/empoweredhealthcoachingwithsheriWebsite: www.empoweredhealthcoaching.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@empoweredhealthcoaching #WhenGodChangesthePlan #ChristianPodcast #TrustGod #GodsFaithfulness #NewSeasons

Episode #31 - From Prison to Purpose: Sobriety, Faith & Angels of Mercy Ministries

In this powerful episode of He Met Me in the Middle, Breanne Sims and Sheri Johnson sit down with Aura Lynn-Rouse, founder of Angels of Mercy Ministries and Angels Second Chance Boutique.Aura shares her remarkable journey from losing nearly everything to experiencing a life-changing transformation and discovering a new purpose in Christ. That journey led her to create a ministry dedicated to helping women rebuild their lives after jail, prison and addiction.This conversation is a beautiful story of redemption, second chances and the incredible work God is doing through Angels of Mercy Ministries.And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28Connect with Aura: https://www.facebook.com/AngelsofMercyMinistries/ https://www.instagram.com/angelsofmercyministriesListen in and as always, please reach out to us if you need hope, encouragement, inspiration or prayer. We are here for you!Would you please partner with us in the mission? https://www.hemetmeinthemiddle.com/be-part-of-the-missionwww.hemetmeinthemiddle.comHope@hemetmeinthemiddle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hemetmeinthemiddle/https://www.facebook.com/HeMetMeintheMiddle/________________________________________________________________________________To Find Breanne:Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingdomfastingFacebook: www.facebook.com/kingdonfastingwebsite: www.kingdomfasting.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@kingdomfastingTo Find Sheri:Instagram: www.instagram.com/empoweredhealthcoachingFacebook: www.facebook.com/empoweredhealthcoachingwithsheriWebsite: www.empoweredhealthcoaching.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@empoweredhealthcoaching #HeMetMeInTheMiddle #ChristianPodcast #RedemptionStory #FaithJourney #Recovery #SecondChances #PrisonMinistry #ChristianTestimony

Episode #30 - On Mission: Hope, Healing & Faith in Kenya

In this episode of He Met Me in the Middle, Mandy Gerih shares about serving in Kenya with Lifeway Global through medical clinics, disciple-making and faith-driven missions work.From caring for hundreds of patients in remote communities to trusting God through unexpected challenges, Mandy shares powerful stories of hope, healing and faith in action.This conversation is a beautiful reminder that when God calls you, He will guide, provide and work through every detail.For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!" Romans 10:13–15Connect with Mandy: https://www.facebook.com/mandy.mcneil.142https://www.instagram.com/mandygerih/Listen in and as always, please reach out to us if you need hope, encouragement, inspiration or prayer. We are here for you!Would you please partner with us in the mission? https://www.hemetmeinthemiddle.com/be-part-of-the-missionwww.hemetmeinthemiddle.comHope@hemetmeinthemiddle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hemetmeinthemiddle/https://www.facebook.com/HeMetMeintheMiddle/_____________________________________________________________To Find Breanne:Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingdomfastingFacebook: www.facebook.com/kingdonfastingwebsite: www.kingdomfasting.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@kingdomfastingTo Find Sheri:Instagram: www.instagram.com/empoweredhealthcoachingFacebook: www.facebook.com/empoweredhealthcoachingwithsheriWebsite: www.empoweredhealthcoaching.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@empoweredhealthcoaching