All Episodes
Letters From Home
Meg Glesener
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"Newly Quadriplegic: Road From Despair to the Paralympics"Joe Delagrave | Vault, Ep. 69
March 10, 2023
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"Losing Her Beloved Through Medical Malpractice" Ami Shroyer | Vault,, Ep. 66
February 6, 2023
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"Adopting Two Boys, Ages 3 & 4 While Single in His Twenties" Holland Webb | Vault, Ep. 64
February 6, 2023
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"Dreams Fulfilled and Disillusionment in Hollywood" Chris Staron | Vault, Ep. 63
February 6, 2023
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"Life on the Run" Kipp Wilkinson | Vault | Ep. 62
November 10, 2022
Life on the run. From the law. Still a child living with his once carefree but now troubled Mom, the remnants of his semi-idyllic remote hippie childhood… faded into a dark season for the whole family. At only 12, Kipp had already experienced 2 lifetimes of pain.He takes us on his journey… of life… of processing his childhood.. of a life-changing divine encounter… and profound moments. All of this led him down the path of healing, to the remarkable albeit imperfect place he is now at in his life, life on the run, to his God.
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"What is in a Name?" Glesener Family, Bonus Ep. 61
October 26, 2022
What is in a name? And what could your name tell others, and how is it part of your story? We will explore these questions and more, hearing a special message from Mike Glesener, my better half. Prov. 22:1-“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor better than silver or gold.”
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"Seen, Known, Loved and Heard" Amy Watson Episode 52
March 10, 2022
Loved in a foster home with 35 other kids. And only having slept in a real bed for the first time at age 10. Can you imagine what life in that home might be like? Or what trauma you would go through, just to get to that point?
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"Living and Loving Out Loud" Raven Hartwell Ep. 51
November 17, 2021
Have you made a mistake, a really big one, early on in marriage? Did you think your marriage was over? Our society is so prone to cancel for the smallest of transgressions. But not God. God wants to not only completely heal us, but to have our healing be a story that can be lived and shared out loud, to help others heal.
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"Finding Your Life's Great Message" Bonus Ep. 50
September 25, 2021
What is the great message and theme of your life? Would finding the answer to this question make a difference? In my last several podcast episodes I asked this question of my guests, and have put together an audio montage of their answers. The answers might inspire you to find the great message and theme of your own life, as well as discover this beauty in others.
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"Quadriplegic Paralympian for Team Jesus" Joe Delagrave Ep. 49
July 2, 2021
Can you imagine at age 19, after a boating accident, waking up from surgery to the doctors telling you that you will never walk again? This is the beginning of Joe Delagrave's deep transformation. His journey to forgiveness and faith is one you will never forget. He brings us into his happy but imperfect childhood, his WSU football days, his boating accident, a life-changing prison visit, and ultimately his inner heart working, that gave him the drive of an Olympian. He is a keynote speaker, Team USA Paralympic Wheelchair Rigby Player, and well loved child of God.
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"Loved For 100 Years in 20" Ami Shroyer Ep. 48
June 6, 2021
Loved for 100 years in 20. Not everyone gets to experience a love like this. Ami did. As a traveling teen musician, she met the love of her life. They start their marriage in love and soon after they start their family. While serving the Lord as a family, preparing land for a new ministry, her husband Mike inhales some debris. Through a series of misdiagnosis and careless medical practice, Mike passes away. Ami brings us into that season of her life, the love, the pain and the beyond. Her name means 'beloved little follower of the Lord, and as her story unfolds, you will see her uncommon faith, from just a little girl, to this present day. She is resilient, and has an affinity for daisies, which reminds her of the love of her husband, Mike Shroyer, who loved her for 100 years in 20.
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"Kidnapped and Tortured" Renod Bejjani's Story of Hope Ep. 47
May 22, 2021
"Can you imagine a child being tortured for being a Christian, in several Islamic ruled nations over many years? And that child growing up and at age 13, fighting in a war, for survival, because of being a Christian? Renod's story is profound, and moving. His traumatic upbringing, led to a hatred of Muslims, and turning his back on God for 25 years. 9/11 changed everything. Today, he serves the people he once despised.
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"Raising Lee Ann" (A Tale of Italy, Alzheimer's and Strong Foundations) Ep. 46
May 8, 2021
How about as a young woman? Lee Ann shares her story of faith from a little Italian girl, who never knew her father. She was raised by her single mom who though she only had the opportunity to complete a 6th grade education gave Lee Ann the love and strong faith foundation she would need for life. Today Lee Ann is an adjunct professor at the South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary and the author of many books, including The Brightest Minds in Children's Spirituality. She has created many videos and children's books to help parents in raising Christian kids. Her desire to give back is palpable, and in her story you will see what made her the joyful Christian woman she is today.
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"Family Honor" (The Story of The Real Jerry Dugan) Ep. 45
April 24, 2021
"In the movies they always have that 'in case I die' letter they hand to their buddy to hand off, but I was so convinced I was going to die, that I wrote my letter. I disguised the wording just enough so it didn't freak my wife out when she read it, but it was there. Everything I wanted to say to her was in that letter. I folded it, and I mailed it that night. It was one last mail run before we crossed the border."
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"Falsely Accused Pastor" (God's Beloved, Markus Watson) Ep. 44
April 9, 2021
"I had this image of myself having lost everything, sitting in a prison cell."
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"Purpose in Our Pain" (The Faith Stories of the D.N.A. Podcast Show Live Hosts)Ep. 43
March 26, 2021
"I can identify the feelings that I had back then , but I am not inside of those feelings. I have finally reached a place of wholeness . I use it as a testimony now. I use it to empower myself".
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Ep. 42 "Lovingly Brought to Her Knees" Tina Smith
March 12, 2021
"Lord, if this relationship cannot be restored, please set me free. And within weeks, he set me free. it was crystal clear."
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Ep. 41"Made Whole" Jamie Bailey (Expedition Marriage)
February 26, 2021
God can take the broken pieces of our childhood, and not only make us whole, but He can make something beautiful, and living and thriving out of that brokenness.
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"What Does Being a Child of God Mean to You?" Bonus Ep. 40
February 12, 2021
When I think of who I am, before I think of being a Mom of 8, a wife, a daughter, a Grammy, a friend, a neighbor, I think first of being a child of God. Being a child of God, has changed me, in all of the good ways. And I am grateful. Over the last episodes of Letters From Home, I have asked each guest, the question, "what does being a child of God mean to you?" I trust you will be encouraged by every single voice, and heart.
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Ep. 39 "The Maverick Minister" Cliff Ravenscraft
January 30, 2021
"I wanted to fast from actually receiving the appreciation and praise of anyone in the world."
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Ep. 38 "Running From and to His Calling" T.J. McKnight Jr. (Dedicated to the Memory of Yvette McKnight and Maurel Domingo)
January 15, 2021
"When I was on the floor crying my heart out... and just really struggling and depressed... I remember hearing a still small voice whisper in my ear, saying 'get up, everything is going to be alright'...and immediately I stopped crying... and I got up.. and I said to God..."
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Ep. 37 "Finding His Father" Michael McDonald (Bible Project director of Global Focus and Strategic Relationships)
January 1, 2021
"I have been part of Bible Project since the beginning, because it has been friends that were working on this project. I saw the first two videos that came out in 2014, and just thought 'wow, these are going to be an incredible resource for people.' I was thinking of them globally right away, just because I worked with so many pastors and teachers in other countries that are starving for good Bible resources, and thought these would be a great asset, especially because they are free, and they are so well done."
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Christmas Bonus Episode 36 "Dare to Hope"
December 26, 2020
Dare to hope. In 2020, so many of our hopes have been dashed. So much has happened. And yet we know that our God is a God of hope.
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Ep. 35 "A 21st Century Virtual Visionary" Eric Nevins
December 18, 2020
How long did it take you to find your calling from God? For Eric, it took him 15 long years. But he arrived. and now, he is living his purpose, as a 21st Century Virtual Visionary. Come along on his journey!
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Ep. 34"The Real Struggle of Being a Starving Artist" Chris Staron
December 4, 2020
Great Quotes: "I wouldn't characterize Hollywood as necessarily anti-God, it's that they just don't know who he is... it wasn't so much that they were against you, it was that you were an alien species." "we often glamorize those things, and hold up the success stories, but there is nobody out there talking about the real struggle of being a starving artist in the Christian world." "In most staunch conservative reformed churches, prosperity is there. We believe that nothing bad can happen to you if you are a Christian. But if you look at the Bible, the central character of the Bible is a guy who gets crucified for being exactly where God wants Him to be." "Paul gets shipwrecked and bitten by snakes and beaten and thrown out of town for being exactly where God wants him to be. So I think our conception of what success is and what money is, is way off." "Yellowstone is not even close to being the best part of Wyoming." "We can't judge our success based on the numbers and people's response. Success in God's eyes is being faithful."
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Ep. 33-"Having Nothing and Having Everything" Glori Winders
November 20, 2020
The Market Crash of "08 affected so many families to the core. And life itself can be a rollercoaster, especially when it starts out with every E-ticket in the book. As Glori brings you into her remarkable faith story, you will hear the moments that have changed her, and made her to be the content and grateful child of God, Mama, wife, Gigi and RV-living entrepreneurial nomad she is today.
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EP. 32-"THE PHANTASMAGORICAL CHASE" THOMAS STEWART
November 6, 2020
Have you ever been struck by a proverbial lightning bolt once in your life? How about multiple times? For many, one bolt would be life changing. For some, it is not enough, to change the course of a life, that is off track. In today's story, we see the journey of a small town man, who finds a God, bigger than the ups and downs of it all. And oh, what a sweet sweet encounter. "The Phantasmagorical Chase"
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Ep. 31-"All Joking Aside" BIG Dave Ebert
October 23, 2020
Great quote from Dave: "For many years, I used to use comedy to hide who I was, but now I use comedy to reveal who He is." to newbie improv people he would say: "Your job is not to be funny. You do not have to be funny. Take that burden off of you, because improv is built on being human. Humans are funny. I think God built us as much for love and compassion as he did for comic relief."
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Bonus Episode 30-"2020-The Stories We Will Tell"
October 9, 2020
September .......... October .......... and beyond. No one could have predicted this year. It has affected so much. Our world. Our countries. Our states. Our cities. Our homes. In a way, the world has stopped. And in a moment, God has gotten the attention of the whole world. We all have shared experience, and we all have unique experience. What is the story that we will all some day tell?
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Ep. 29-"The Search For Redemption" Holland Webb
September 25, 2020
Losing a parent at an early age can be traumatic. It can leave a gaping hole, and take years to understand. Holland Webb spent years searching for what was lost, and ultimately as a life mission, has sought to redeem that loss by being that for someone else. Thus began his adoption of two little boys, age 3 and age 4, while himself a single 27-year-old man, which greatly grew his faith in Jesus Christ. His road to personal redemption is remarkable.
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Ep. 28-"Finding Her Fierce Calling" Doris Swift
September 11, 2020
ed, but not alone. Not ideal for your senior year of high school. Doris walks us through her tough years, to the unbelievable path she is now on. She is one fierce Mama, whose love is infectious. Her love and passion to help women has taken her to some dark places, places where many have been rescued.
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Ep. 27-"Love Beyond Borders" Sean McCoy (Pt. 2)
August 28, 2020
Pt. 2 of Sean's story. Three things you will want to hear in this conversation: his heart's desire to truly understand and love everyone, as he sees Jesus did; his bright mind, that is constantly reasoning, asking why, and reminding him of his own humanity; and his boyish humor that lights up a room. Add to this the vast amount of countries he has visited, his experience in the military, mistakes that he has made, and a loving family, that has helped cancer patients for decades, and you have a moving inspiring listen. It is like sitting at the table with your wiser older brother you respect. Enjoy!
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Ep. 26-"Forgiveness Beyond Reason" Sean McCoy (Pt. 1)
August 14, 2020
Fancy cars. Manicured lawns. Elite neighborhoods. Intellect. Science. Is this what life is really about? As life unfolds, Sean finds himself weeping on a porch... empty... searching. In his story, he shares with us his journey to faith... through his mind... and his heart... the childhood that made it harder to do so... and the one thing that changed everything for him and his family.
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Ep. 25-"The Road to Authenticity" Micah Horvath (Mountain & Valley Podcast-Pt. 2)
July 31, 2020
story. And every life has impact. So many people in the church grow up in a loving Christian home. Praise the Lord, right? At the same time, it is easy to do all of the right things on the outside, being respectful, going to youth group & church, even leading things, but never have a personal relationship with Christ. Micah Horvath's life is one such story. He takes on his journey to authenticity. And he will share with us, what part music, his family, his mentors & alopecia play in his story.
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Ep. 24-"Grounded & Beloved" Kipp Wilkinson (Mountain & Valley Podcast-Pt. 1)
July 17, 2020
A life on the run. From the law. With his once carefree but now troubled Mom, the remnants of his semi-idyllic remote hippie childhood... faded into a dark season for the whole family. At only 12, Kipp had already experienced 2 lifetimes of pain. He takes us on his journey... of life... of processing his childhood.. of a life-changing divine encounter... and profound moments. All of this led him down the path of healing, to the remarkable albeit imperfect place he is now in his life and in his heart, grounded in faith, and beloved by God.
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Ep. 23-"Beautifully Made" Ryann Gaines (Faith Mamas-Pt. 3)
July 3, 2020
Beautifully made. We hear that. Many of us know that. But just repeating that doesn't get us there in our thinking and in our self-talk. Ryann shares with us her story of getting there, to a place where she knows she is soooo loved by her heavenly Father, and uniquely beautiful in His sight. On her journey of getting there, she walked through a difficult season, including postpartum depression, suicidal thoughts and unhealthy feelings of unworthiness. Her loving family and friends walked her through that season, and she has come out on the other side. As we hear her gentle spirit and faith inviting us into her life, I pray we also get to that place of knowing we too are beautifully made.
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Ep. 22-"Standing Strong in Her Own shoes" Jernise Young (Faith Mamas-Pt. 2)
June 19, 2020
Let's face it. Most of us struggle with worrying about what other people think, and keeping up a good image. Sometimes though, left unchecked, it can lead to a hard path, and hidden choices. Jernise walks us from her happy childhood through her conflicted and transformational thirties...with choices she never thought she would make, and trials she never thought she would face. Her loving God gently transformed her, from the inside out, and kept her, all along the way. And today, she stands strong, in her own shoes, with her little daughter hand-in-hand.
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Ep. 21-"No Longer Hiding" Dominique Young (Faith Mamas-Pt. 1)
June 5, 2020
How many of us can say the worst time in our lives was the best time. Dominique Young can. For her, the joys of motherhood unexpectedly turned into a crucible of pain...and misdiagnosis. Thankfully, her story doesn't end there. Her season of affliction led her to a beautiful ministry, one which any Mama can participate in.
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Bonus Episode 20-"Everyday Extraordinary Characters"
May 22, 2020
What comes to mind when u picture people in the Bible? Archaic, unrelatable stories? perfection beyond reach? When u take a look at the characters in the Bible and emerse yourself in their story, and read all of the details, you see people. People like us. Flawed. Headstrong. Humble. Caring. Awful. Saved. Transformed. People. In episodes 11-19, we asked the question "What character in the Bible do you most admire or relate to?" Here is an audio collage of the answer to that question. Praying that we all find a new joy, as we revisit the characters in the Bible that we sometimes misunderstand.
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EP. 19-"The Hustler Meets The Healer" Tawnya Lundberg
May 8, 2020
Have you ever seen a girl wandering around the red light district or on the streets scantily clad...and u know what she’s doing...and it breaks your heart, and you just pray & wonder where her parents are, and what happened? Today's guest started jacking tricks at age 12... yes... age 12... and she shares with us how she got there. She also shares the hustle & encounters that led her to a safe house...and ultimately into the arms of our loving God, the Great Healer...who has done an incredible work of transformation in her. Now she is a Mama of one precious son, seeking to pay it forward, with her church family, from the outside, with Kairos Prison Ministries.
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Ep. 18-"From Tragedy Hope Blooms" Pt. 2 Heidi Coffee (Coffee Grounds Garden Design)
April 24, 2020
When tragedy comes, it affects everything. But through tragedy, hope can bloom. In the Bible Hebrews 6:19 says "This hope we have as an anchor of the soul..." Heidi's story is about the hope that has anchored her life. She takes us through her darkest...and hardest days... and in every step you see her faith in her ever present Lord...who is holding her up...guiding her path...through valleys and leading her to beautiful but rocky pastures...pastures of
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Bonus Episode17-"QUARANTINE Help & Hope for Moms" (Extra content: gift from The Christian Podcasters Association)
April 10, 2020
QUARANTINE LIFE. We are all there... How are we doing with anxiety? stress? finding new helpful tools to cope, and even to thrive? Caris Snider, Jen Ervig, and I, sit down for a chat to talk about these things. We are Moms. Moms trusting Jesus through this scary, crazy, historical beautiful time, praying that our chat, lightens your load, lifts your heart, and helps you honor God more fully.
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Episode 16-"From Tragedy Hope Blooms" Pt. 1 Jen Eikenhorst (Accidental Hope)
April 3, 2020
What is the worst day of your life? Have you ever had a joyous season of life...interrupted..suddenly...with the most difficult trial you have ever faced...? This is Jen's story, and not the last chapter. She shares her heart with us, the joys, the sorrows, the pain, the healing, but most of all...the hope...her hope...in her unfailing God. it is a beautiful thing to behold. @accidentalhope
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Episode 15-"Movement Maker" Katie Hornor
March 13, 2020
If you had to title your passion for life in two words, what would it be? Katie's is "Movement Maker." From her humble beginnings and strong roots in Christ--raised in a small town two hours from any mall--to online conferences, reaching thousands of families in the Spanish homeschool space, and many other ministries, the Lord and her family have served by her side. In her story, you will hear her unwavering determination to serve in far-off lands, her years of struggle and pain to get there, and her rising as a phoenix from the ashes, to soar into a vast ministry the Lord had prepared for her. A movement indeed.
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Episode 14-"Freedom. Sweet Freedom, and Healing" (post-cult) Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch
February 29, 2020
Mischelle has a childhood that no one wants to have, but it is her story. In her most formative years, she was going to public school by day, and involved in a cult, by night, with her family. She walks us through her journey of faith...how her mom was led into this group...what the deception looked like...how she and her family were able to break free... and the freedom and healing she and her family have experienced since.FREEDOM. Sweet freedom and healing, through the love of her savior, family and community.You can hear more about @Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch and her ministry @Altered Stories, on Instagram, and on facebook. Also, in this episode, @Lisa O'Neill, a new listener, shares a poem she wrote, inspired by a loving friend and her journey. She has a variety blog on Facebook called @Poetry, Prose, and Assorted Ponderings.
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Episode 13-"Emergency Foster Mom" Katherine Mayor
January 31, 2020
Enter the world of fostering through Katherine's heart, and home. She shares with us their road to readiness, their very first call, and the highlights and bumps in their faith and fostering journey. Can u imagine what it would be like to have 29 kids over the years, stay in your home, for a time, as they each transition in and out of difficult situations? Her story will give u a taste of what that is like, including many 'extras' to work through along the way -courts, addictions, health care needs, social and case workers, sibling and parental involvement. worth it all! fosteringtogether.orglfhpodcast@gmail.com
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Episode 12-"From Bully to Blessing" Blake Beard (age 19)
January 16, 2020
Bearded young men trecking through Australia and Papa New Guinea, sharing Jesus, yep. That is a big part of Blake's story. He is 19, and has been through so much. At times, tender, at times, insensitive. At times, a bully, at times, bullied. At times, living his best life, at times, failing. At times, leaning in dependence on God, at times, feeling distant. His story is relatable and raw, and one that ultimately seeks to glorify God.Currently, Blake serves with the youth ministry at Alderwood Community Church in Lynnwood, Washington.
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Episode 11-Bonus Episode "Heaven" (Including a Tribute to my Mom)
January 7, 2020
Sadness. Pain. Joy. Life. Love. Hope . What gets me excited as i go through this life is... where i am going after...and bringing others to that hope. HEAVEN. Have u ever stopped to think much about what this might be like? As you listen, you will hear many voices, from toddlers, to friends in their 90's share their answer to the question, "what are you most looking forward to about heaven?" Enjoy. At the end of this episode, my family and i put together a tribute to our Mom, Jeanne, who passed away in April, 2019. She was definitely not a cookie cutter Mom, which you will perceive instantly. You will hear the voices of many of her 4 siblings, 5 children, 17 grand-children and 4 great-grandchildren offering precious thoughts and stories. At the end of the episode, her loving husband of 25 years, Conan...shares their very unique love story.lfhpodcast@gmail.com Also, you can hear the beautiful song “Here I Am, Lord” by Daniel L. Schutte 1982 OCP Publications. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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Episode 10-"My Baby Has Autism" Ginni Bartlett
November 16, 2019
Special needs. What thought or feeling does that evoke? For some, this term permeates the fabric of their lives and homes. It is a life changer...for all involved...many ups and many downs. Ginni's son Alex has autism. In this episode she takes us on this faith journey with her family-through the discovery process, and the difficult and at times wonderful road. Autism up close. You see her and her loving family, laugh, cry, pray...and resolve ultimately, that their journey is in the hands of their loving God. Ginni and her husband Kevin and family live in Everett, Washington and attend Alderwood Community Church, where they help serve families with special needs.
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Episode 9-"NICU Miracle Babies & Mama PTSD" Elisabeth Strom (age 29)
October 2, 2019
The road to motherhood sometimes takes unimaginable twists and turns, that continue through birth and beyond. In Elisabeth's story you will hear such a journey. You will hear her heart, as a young girl, longing to have more than 10 kids. You will hear her heart, as a young bride, sharing that desire with her husband. You will hear her heart, as a new mom, the joys and wonders. You will hear her heart, as she goes through miscarriages, and difficult trials, with her husband and family. You will hear her heart, today, as she reflects on how good God has been to her and how she has seen His love guiding and covering her family, and many miracles, through it all. Full of hope, full of reflection, a beautiful road.Elisabeth and her husband Steve and their 4 young children plus another on the way, live in Marysville, Wa. They attend Marysville Community Church. In this episode Elisabeth says "'it takes a village to raise a family, and i think we found our village."
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Episode 8-"Changed on a Bridge" Brent Busby (High School Teacher)
September 2, 2019
Have you had any near death experiences? Did they impact or rock your world...how did you make sense of it...? Brent had several such experiences. Combine that with the difficulty of losing a college football teammate to suicide...and his inability to make sense of it...or to move forward with his own life. His world was completely rocked...which lead to soul searching, and a crazy transformative encounter, on a bridge with blinding light. Brent and his wife Becky love Jesus and live in Edmonds, Wa. They have been a huge part of the Shorecrest High School community for more than 20 years, where he is a beloved coach and teacher. As a changed man, he seeks daily to pay it forward, and be a light to those around him.
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Episode 7 "The Dream Of My Life" Grace Nelson (89)
July 1, 2019
Have u ever come across an elderly person, whose very presence, makes u want to be a better person? Grace Nelson is this kind of lady. As a young girl, she had dreams of being a missionary in a far off land. Many told her she wasn’t good enough. Nonetheless, she stayed resolute, working toward seeing her deepest desires fulfilled and.....in time...off she went. To Gabon. As a single young woman. In her 40 years there, she helped translate the Bible into the Yipunu language. Her words ‘I had the dream of my life’. In her story u will hear about the beauty, the hardship, the miracles, the translation work and completion, and what it was like coming back to the US after...her most difficult chapter. She is currently 89 years young, and living in Everett, Wa. still blessing others with her life. ....and still leaning on the faithful God who has always been by her side.
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Episode 6-"Not a Hallmark Movie Love Story" Dee Peterson
May 29, 2019
Love is worth fighting for. Dee’s story is all about redeeming love. Sometimes we have a life story...which isn’t maybe the one we set out to have...but it is one that we embrace, from God...with all of its ups and downs. Dee has such a story...a beautiful one...super inspiring....full of bad choices....and redeeming choices...a truly transformed heart and mind. She and her family live in Snohomish, Washington and attend Alderwood Community Church. She works for a vibrant prison ministry, Prisoners for Christ, based out of Woodinville, Wa...and has gotten to share her story of hope with many women, in local and foreign prisons.
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Episode 5-"The Afterlife...His Fearless Hope" Tim Walton
March 3, 2019
Have you ever left a funeral encouraged? For some this may seem like a paradox. When Tim Walton officiates, there is such a celebration of loved ones, and a looking forward to heaven, hope is sparked in the midst of grief and sadness. this perspective comes from his heart, and u will hear this and more, in his story. He will share what was on his heart as a young boy and young man, and how thinking about his welcome into heaven has gripped and shaped his life. Tim has officiated more than 170 funerals, many, of his beloved friends. He and his wife Merilee live in Snohomish, Wa. He is a part-time pastor at Snohomish Community Church, and an avid outdoorsman.
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Episode 4-"Bears Sweet Necessities" (11-yr-old) Audrey's Inspiration
January 31, 2019
Can a kid cupcake business help the homeless?....Audrey Bolstad thinks so. Her story is one of noticing others in need in daily life, talking to her family about how to make a difference, and then doing just that. In Fall 2017, Audrey started Bears Sweet Necessities, when she was just 11. Her business started with a desire to help a homeless man in Fremont, and grew from there. Audrey is a twin, almost 13, and has two other older sisters. You will enjoy getting a peek into their heart and home. Her cupcakes are professional, and tasty. she gives a portion of her proceeds to Hopelink. You can find out more about her cupcakes on her Facebook Page, her Instagram page, or by emailing, bearssweetnecessities@gmail.com
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Episode 3- "Secret Addiction & Open Healing" Judi Anne Charbonneau (young mom)
November 21, 2018
Her story is one of victory and hope through hardship. After a hard but loving childhood in Kansas, affected by alcohol, divorce and sadness, she married her high school sweetheart and they started their life together as teenagers in Seattle, Wa. Judi Anne shares some beautiful and hard moments from her life, including, the loss of their first child, giving her life to the Lord at a restaurant, struggles with alcohol, forgiveness of others, and herself. She also shares the beautiful season her family is currently enjoying. She has written her own story titled “Judi Anne’s story for God’s Glory”. Amen!
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Episode 2-"Facing Inadequacy & Misconceptions About God" Alycia Myers (newlywed)
November 21, 2018
Her story is one of working through feelings of inadequacy and misconceptions about God, to embracing and sharing God’s grace and love, all while managing the ups and downs of chronic health issues. Alycia Myers has been married for two years to her loving husband, Josh. She is a nanny, and a social media influencer, going back to school. She is passionate about sharing her life lessons, thoughts and struggles, in person and through writing and live stories on Instagram. Her story and her heart are having an impact on many, of all ages and stages of life.
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Episode 1- "Misdiagnosed & a Ward of the State Away at College" JP Glesener
November 18, 2018
My beloved son and 1st podcast guest, shares his story, of a faithful God, family, and community advocating for him, when he was too sick to do so for himself. January 1st, 2016, he was away at college, with 46 days of misdiagnosis, doctor and hospital negligence, a ward of the state, in a mental institution, suffering the effects of intense anti-psychotic drugs, reaching a point of abject hopelessness. He shares this journey, as well as his rightful diagnosis, encephalitis, and his journey to complete recovery. He is passionate about helping college students, and engaging his community, grateful, healed and paying it forward. CREDITS-This podcast was made possible by the love, help and encouragement of my family—confirming and shaping the vision for it, technical direction and input, art work, editing, taping, creating sound bites, creating the music, willingness to share your stories. Mike, Naomi (and your family), Hannah, Havilah (and your family), JP, Eden, Micah, Jordan and Elijah Glesener; you all are my daily joy and inspiration. To my Lord, for whom I live and breathe, and seek to honor with every fiber of my being, I am grateful.
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