Everyday Extraordinary

“What is in a Name?” Glesener Family, Bonus Ep. 61

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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“Learning Hospitality” Sue Donaldson Ep. 60

Did you know that fulfilling the great commission in the scriptures can be as simple as learning to practice hospitality in our homes? Sue Donaldson had wanted to be a missionary to the world, from her youth.  In her adulthood she realized that the mission field starts right at her own address, at her own…

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“At The Altar” Rhonda Hollins Ep. 58

Episode Description:In marriage, two become one, but that is definitely a process. Some would call that process “from me to we.” Rhonda Hollins shares her profound “me to we” journey of love.You will hear how a painful dating experience affected her, how a miracle shaped her and how the love for her Savior has enabled…

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“Called Out of Drug Dealing” Paul Ybarra Ep. 57

What if all you knew as a teenager was abandonment, abuse and drug dealing? How would that shape your perspective and choices? Paul Ybarra takes us right into his home and his life as a teenage drug dealer in California in the 80’s. You will hear how his life spiraled out of control, as the…

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“The Unmasking” Chris Archuleta Ep. 55

Have you ever had the feeling that your life, what people see, and the reality of your heart are so far apart it is like you are wearing a mask. Chris Archuleta was faking his spirituality as a pastor, so much so, that his family didn’t even know. This went on for years, until through…

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“The Power of a Mom” Camille Joy Ep. 54

Can you imagine being a mother of 4 at age 21, and stuck in an abusiverelationship with a man you thought was someone different? It is in that veryseason the Lord reached out and saved Camille Joy. Her story of escape, a freshstart, and an even more difficult season in her life, will lift your…

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“Soul Baring Vulnerability” Nii Ep. 53

It is a rare person who has soul-baring vulnerability, especially as a deacon, in front of the whole congregation, spontaneously, while on a Live Stream.  Overcome by the weight of his inner struggles, and contradictions, Nii  shares everything… the love and death of his mother, the abuse by a Catholic priest, the suicidal thoughts and the…

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“Seen, Known, Loved and Heard” Amy Watson Episode 52

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

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

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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