In this episode, I spoke with Summer Gordon.

Summer is a wife, mother, author, and speaker whose passion is to help others look beyond life’s trying circumstances and fix their eyes on Christ.

The Gordon family suffered a tragic loss when their 5-year-old son was hit and killed by someone they knew.

I spoke with Summer about the book 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, which she and her husband, Reppard, wrote.

They share their transparent story of loss, love, forgiveness, and the unshakeable goodness of God.

Summer shared how it can be easy to park in our pain. But God wants us to live intentionally and shift our thinking from park to drive.  

God has so much for us up ahead, including a new life with those we have lost.

God wants us to understand that this is not all there is. There is so much more.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

UPDATE: May 2025
Since the release of this podcast, we have experienced the heartbreaking loss of our daughter. I have found comfort by reflecting on all the ways God went before our family, placing people, stories, and events in our lives to support us during this difficult time.

Summer's story and book are among those provisions. I have re-read her book with kindred eyes, feeling a shared brokenness and deep gratitude. I am thankful for her willingness to share her pain and vulnerability.

Summer and her husband, Reppard, embody the message of 2 Corinthians 1:3-4:

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we are comforted by God.”

If you are listening to this episode because you, too, have lost a child, I pray that you find comfort in knowing that our God is a bereaved parent! He gave up His child so that we can have ours back!

Summer Gordon Instagram

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode, I spoke with Summer Gordon.

Summer is a wife, mother, author, and speaker whose passion is to help others look beyond life’s trying circumstances and fix their eyes on Christ.

The Gordon family suffered a tragic loss when their 5-year-old son was hit and killed by someone they knew.

I spoke with Summer about the book 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, which she and her husband, Reppard, wrote.

They share their transparent story of loss, love, forgiveness, and the unshakeable goodness of God.

Summer shared how it can be easy to park in our pain. But God wants us to live intentionally and shift our thinking from park to drive.  

God has so much for us up ahead, including a new life with those we have lost.

God wants us to understand that this is not all there is. There is so much more.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

UPDATE: May 2025
Since the release of this podcast, we have experienced the heartbreaking loss of our daughter. I have found comfort by reflecting on all the ways God went before our family, placing people, stories, and events in our lives to support us during this difficult time.

Summer's story and book are among those provisions. I have re-read her book with kindred eyes, feeling a shared brokenness and deep gratitude. I am thankful for her willingness to share her pain and vulnerability.

Summer and her husband, Reppard, embody the message of 2 Corinthians 1:3-4:

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we are comforted by God.”

If you are listening to this episode because you, too, have lost a child, I pray that you find comfort in knowing that our God is a bereaved parent! He gave up His child so that we can have ours back!

Summer Gordon Instagram

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-to-see-the-goodness-of-god-in-the-shadow-of-suffering/ Cheri Fletcher 2a7c4657-b767-4c7e-9dc0-1f122f04603e Tue, 06 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1415 2 134 full false Now What? When You Pray With Holy Expectations, but the Unexpected Happens - Cheri Fletcher Episode 236 Have a question? Click Here?

Cheri Fletcher's Story of Loss and Faith

In this heartfelt episode, Cheri reflects on how faith and a deep trust in God's plan have guided and supported her family through their sorrow.

She discusses her time away from podcasting and the connection between the last aired episode, The Unexpected Things That Happen When You Pray With Holy Expectations to NOW WHAT? When You Pray With Holy Expectations, but the Unexpected Happens!

Cheri will share how Deuteronomy 31:8 impacts her life! When she looks back on her experiences in the days and weeks leading up to their loss, as well as the emotional milestones that followed, she sees how God has gone before their family and never left them.

She will also introduce her unique, conversational grief cards that she designed to help her family and friends navigate the complexities of grief by fostering meaningful discussions.

You can learn more about her conversational cards by clicking this link:  “Moving Beyond I Don’t Know What To Say.”

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What expectations do you have when you pray?

Is your heart watchful - anticipating His reply because you know He will come through - or do you just keep praying and hoping He will come through, but not really expecting much?

Sadly, I had placed my expectations in the wrong place and wondered why it felt like I lived in a perpetual Groundhog's Day.

It felt like no one could tell I'd been doing so much, yet I'd been doing everything, So I asked God why.

The answer? 

I’d been doing everything!

Then, God asked me what I expected from Him.

What did I expect from God?

My prayers have changed -

GOD, I expect more. I expect YOU!

That is when the unexpected answers started coming!

One of the things that God did make clear was that I surrender this podcast for now.

Today is June 20th. I have been telling you that I will be taking a sabbatical, and in this episode, I will share why.

The best thing about podcasts is that they don’t disappear! 

The 135 episodes I have already done are still there for you to enjoy and share.

During this time, it would be lovely to get to know you! 

You can stay in touch with me by joining my email, where we can get to know each other better.

I will still be writing, continuing to blog, sharing devotionals, Spiritual Game Planning for upcoming events or situations, and updating on the direction God takes this ministry.  

 I’d love to know  - 

Was there a favorite episode? 

Is there specific way I can pray for you?

Head over to my website, cherifletcher.com, and click Join Cheri.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What expectations do you have when you pray?

Is your heart watchful - anticipating His reply because you know He will come through - or do you just keep praying and hoping He will come through, but not really expecting much?

Sadly, I had placed my expectations in the wrong place and wondered why it felt like I lived in a perpetual Groundhog's Day.

It felt like no one could tell I'd been doing so much, yet I'd been doing everything, So I asked God why.

The answer? 

I’d been doing everything!

Then, God asked me what I expected from Him.

What did I expect from God?

My prayers have changed -

GOD, I expect more. I expect YOU!

That is when the unexpected answers started coming!

One of the things that God did make clear was that I surrender this podcast for now.

Today is June 20th. I have been telling you that I will be taking a sabbatical, and in this episode, I will share why.

The best thing about podcasts is that they don’t disappear! 

The 135 episodes I have already done are still there for you to enjoy and share.

During this time, it would be lovely to get to know you! 

You can stay in touch with me by joining my email, where we can get to know each other better.

I will still be writing, continuing to blog, sharing devotionals, Spiritual Game Planning for upcoming events or situations, and updating on the direction God takes this ministry.  

 I’d love to know  - 

Was there a favorite episode? 

Is there specific way I can pray for you?

Head over to my website, cherifletcher.com, and click Join Cheri.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/the-unexpected-things-that-happen-when-you-pray-with-holy-expectations-episode-235-with-cheri-fletcher/ Cheri Fletcher Buzzsprout-13061927 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1388 expectation, game plan, letting go, seasons of change, spiritual game plan, following God, following God's plans 5 235 full false An Interactive Guide to Help Fathers Transition your Sons into Manhood with Dean Briggs Have a question? Click Here?

Isaiah 32:8 tells us that a noble man makes a noble plan, so he can stand on noble deeds.

If we aren't giving our young men noble plans and teaching them how to make them, how do we expect our sons to become men that stand on noble deeds?

As Father’s Day approaches, I chose a guest that would highlight one of the most important works that God has called Fathers to complete.

My guest, Dean Briggs, a father and stepfather to 7 boys, has carried the weight of this important mission heavily on his shoulders knowing that there are only a few brief years in which men can guide their sons into manhood. 

Dean will share with us:

• The Virtues of Manhood
• How to help boys grow up to be godly men
• Highlights from his book: Brave Quest - An Interactive Journey for Young Men to Help Them Build A Godly Character

This book is a great resource for fathers looking for a fatherhood Spiritual Game Plan!

If you know someone who would enjoy this powerful rite-of-passage system for fathers and sons, be sure to share this and encourage them!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Isaiah 32:8 tells us that a noble man makes a noble plan, so he can stand on noble deeds.

If we aren't giving our young men noble plans and teaching them how to make them, how do we expect our sons to become men that stand on noble deeds?

As Father’s Day approaches, I chose a guest that would highlight one of the most important works that God has called Fathers to complete.

My guest, Dean Briggs, a father and stepfather to 7 boys, has carried the weight of this important mission heavily on his shoulders knowing that there are only a few brief years in which men can guide their sons into manhood. 

Dean will share with us:

• The Virtues of Manhood
• How to help boys grow up to be godly men
• Highlights from his book: Brave Quest - An Interactive Journey for Young Men to Help Them Build A Godly Character

This book is a great resource for fathers looking for a fatherhood Spiritual Game Plan!

If you know someone who would enjoy this powerful rite-of-passage system for fathers and sons, be sure to share this and encourage them!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/an-interactive-guide-to-help-fathers-transition-your-sons-into-manhood-episode-234-with-dean-briggs/ Cheri Fletcher and Dean Briggs Buzzsprout-13026688 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2115 faith, family, fatherhood, father's day, fathers, men, parenting, transition to manhood, toxic masculinity, spiritual game plan, fathering game plan, Christian, put away childish things, participation trophies 5 234 full false Defining the Man of God Your Family Needs Today More Than Ever Before with Brant Hansen Have a question? Click Here?

In our world, there has been a decline in outward manliness to the point where people say that chivalry is dead, but what makes up a “real man”?

In some cases, a man is defined as a "real man" based on his interests or hobbies, such as hunting, playing sports, grilling meat, fixing cars, and climbing mountains, but that is not the purpose of a man.

In this episode, my guest, Brant Hansen, talks us through the godly definition of men and God’s purpose for them.  

Brant emphasizes that manhood is not about being the stereotypical manly or outdoorsman. He believes there should be a vision of masculinity that is beautiful and awesome rather than the toxic and domineering idea of masculinity.

He will share his thoughts on:           

• What a “real man” really is
• Toxic Masculinity
• Being “Keepers of the Garden”

As we celebrate Father's Day this month, I wanted to devote this episode to the "real men" in our lives and offer some tips on how we can lift them up as wives, mothers, sisters, and mentors.

Can you think of a man in your life who might benefit from reaffirming his purpose?

Be sure to share and encourage them!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

In our world, there has been a decline in outward manliness to the point where people say that chivalry is dead, but what makes up a “real man”?

In some cases, a man is defined as a "real man" based on his interests or hobbies, such as hunting, playing sports, grilling meat, fixing cars, and climbing mountains, but that is not the purpose of a man.

In this episode, my guest, Brant Hansen, talks us through the godly definition of men and God’s purpose for them.  

Brant emphasizes that manhood is not about being the stereotypical manly or outdoorsman. He believes there should be a vision of masculinity that is beautiful and awesome rather than the toxic and domineering idea of masculinity.

He will share his thoughts on:           

• What a “real man” really is
• Toxic Masculinity
• Being “Keepers of the Garden”

As we celebrate Father's Day this month, I wanted to devote this episode to the "real men" in our lives and offer some tips on how we can lift them up as wives, mothers, sisters, and mentors.

Can you think of a man in your life who might benefit from reaffirming his purpose?

Be sure to share and encourage them!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/defining-the-man-of-god-your-family-needs-today-more-than-ever-before-episode-233-with-brant-hansen/ Cheri Fletcher & Brant Hansen Buzzsprout-12982480 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2724 children, fathers, fatherhood, spiritual game plan, father's day, marriage, men, mentor, fathering, parenting, protector, keeper of the garden 5 233 full false  How God Uses Unexpected Seasons: God's Plan for Mothering a Disabled Child with Jullian Benfield Have a question? Click Here?

When unexpected events change the trajectory of our lives, we have a choice to make:

Do we overcome the unexpected, as the world recommends, or undergo it?

In this episode, Jillian Benfield talks about her experience finding out she was going to have a child with disabilities and her new book -  The Gift of the Unexpected - Discovering Who We Were Meant to Be When Life Goes Off Plan.

She will help us break down the following:

• False beliefs we’ve built around God and our identity. 
• How we cannot avoid our pain, but how we can learn to feel it in a way that is healing. 
• Discover how our internal transformation leads to external purpose when we undergo the unexpected.

God uses the unexpected to disorient us from a culture that values the prosperity gospel (control) and the American dream (achievement).

Through His surprising gifts, believers learn how to relate to others' pain and realize how valuable and significant they are.

Jillian wants you to know that -  “No matter what you’re going through, you’re invited to open this gift: The Gift of the Unexpected!” 

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

When unexpected events change the trajectory of our lives, we have a choice to make:

Do we overcome the unexpected, as the world recommends, or undergo it?

In this episode, Jillian Benfield talks about her experience finding out she was going to have a child with disabilities and her new book -  The Gift of the Unexpected - Discovering Who We Were Meant to Be When Life Goes Off Plan.

She will help us break down the following:

• False beliefs we’ve built around God and our identity. 
• How we cannot avoid our pain, but how we can learn to feel it in a way that is healing. 
• Discover how our internal transformation leads to external purpose when we undergo the unexpected.

God uses the unexpected to disorient us from a culture that values the prosperity gospel (control) and the American dream (achievement).

Through His surprising gifts, believers learn how to relate to others' pain and realize how valuable and significant they are.

Jillian wants you to know that -  “No matter what you’re going through, you’re invited to open this gift: The Gift of the Unexpected!” 

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-god-uses-unexpected-seasons-gods-plan-for-mothering-a-disabled-child-episode-232-with-jillian-benfield/ Cheri Fletcher & Jillian Benfield Buzzsprout-12939593 Tue, 30 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 2401 gift of the unexpected, unexpected, spiritual game plan, undergo, parent of disabilities, Down Syndrome, undergo, God's gift, motherhood, faith, real motherhood, real faith, faith life, faith inspired, christian authors 5 232 full false How to Balance Caring for Your New Baby and Caring for Yourself with Rachael Elmore Have a question? Click Here?

As a new mother, what questions did you receive the first few days after giving birth?

You are not alone if you were asked more questions about the baby than how you were.

Maybe we'll get a pat on the back or hear, "Good job, Mama!" But what we need is a “How are you?”!!

There is so much excitement around the birth of the new member of your family that people tend to overlook the major experience you have just gone through.

Rachael Elmore, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, shares her personal and professional experiences from her book A Mom Is Born: Biblical Wisdom and Practical Advice for Taking Care of Yourself and Your New Baby.

When she had her first baby, she wanted others to know that “the baby wasn’t the only one born that day—so was I.”

Rachael believes that not everyone needs therapy, but everyone can benefit from it. 

In This Episode, She Will:

•  Answer two listeners' questions about postpartum
•  Tell us the difference between the baby blues and PPD/PPA 
•  Help you find the balance between caring for your new baby and caring for yourself. 

Being an empty nest mother, I understand if you don't think that this show is for you - But 

I hope this message will be a resource you can use to help a young mom, use it as a gift for a daughter or daughter-in-law, or give you some grace if you missed out on these resources when you were experiencing postpartum.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

As a new mother, what questions did you receive the first few days after giving birth?

You are not alone if you were asked more questions about the baby than how you were.

Maybe we'll get a pat on the back or hear, "Good job, Mama!" But what we need is a “How are you?”!!

There is so much excitement around the birth of the new member of your family that people tend to overlook the major experience you have just gone through.

Rachael Elmore, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, shares her personal and professional experiences from her book A Mom Is Born: Biblical Wisdom and Practical Advice for Taking Care of Yourself and Your New Baby.

When she had her first baby, she wanted others to know that “the baby wasn’t the only one born that day—so was I.”

Rachael believes that not everyone needs therapy, but everyone can benefit from it. 

In This Episode, She Will:

•  Answer two listeners' questions about postpartum
•  Tell us the difference between the baby blues and PPD/PPA 
•  Help you find the balance between caring for your new baby and caring for yourself. 

Being an empty nest mother, I understand if you don't think that this show is for you - But 

I hope this message will be a resource you can use to help a young mom, use it as a gift for a daughter or daughter-in-law, or give you some grace if you missed out on these resources when you were experiencing postpartum.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-to-balance-caring-for-your-new-baby-and-caring-for-yourself-episode-231-with-rachael-elmore/ Cheri Fletcher & Rachael Elmore Buzzsprout-12885896 Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2876 anxiety, healing, hope, motherhood, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, struggle, purpose, significance, spiritual game plan, mom plan, wellness plan 5 231 full false A Gentle Invitation for Mothers, God is Waking You Up to the Life You Really Want with Anjuli Paschal Have a question? Click Here?

How have you filled in these blanks?

“Someday” when I don’t have to ___________, then I will _________.

Like me, you might need more blanks! 

Having finally reached my "someday," while I'm enjoying the things I've been looking forward to, I often think back on those days when I was doing all of those things I'd wished away and wish I had taken time to enjoy them. 

As a young mother, I seemed to be navigating my life one task at a time. I daydreamed about a life I believed would be more fulfilling instead of being awake and in the moment.

During this episode, Anjuli Paschall describes what it's like to feel the underlying anxiety that you are missing out on the good life, to zone out, to swipe up, to be slimming down, to be working harder, and to spin in circles with the anxiety of not living life to the fullest.

That was something Anjuli wanted to change! Knowing she loved people fearlessly and walked with God faithfully. 

In addition, she wants to believe that she is loved and even liked.

Anjuli is going to tell us how she discovered that the full life isn’t found by chasing it. It’s found by coming awake to it, and she wants you to live a soul-awake life too!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

How have you filled in these blanks?

“Someday” when I don’t have to ___________, then I will _________.

Like me, you might need more blanks! 

Having finally reached my "someday," while I'm enjoying the things I've been looking forward to, I often think back on those days when I was doing all of those things I'd wished away and wish I had taken time to enjoy them. 

As a young mother, I seemed to be navigating my life one task at a time. I daydreamed about a life I believed would be more fulfilling instead of being awake and in the moment.

During this episode, Anjuli Paschall describes what it's like to feel the underlying anxiety that you are missing out on the good life, to zone out, to swipe up, to be slimming down, to be working harder, and to spin in circles with the anxiety of not living life to the fullest.

That was something Anjuli wanted to change! Knowing she loved people fearlessly and walked with God faithfully. 

In addition, she wants to believe that she is loved and even liked.

Anjuli is going to tell us how she discovered that the full life isn’t found by chasing it. It’s found by coming awake to it, and she wants you to live a soul-awake life too!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/a-gentle-invitation-for-mothers-god-is-waking-you-up-to-the-life-you-really-want-episode-230-with-anjuli-paschal/ Cheri Fletcher & Anjuli Paschall Buzzsprout-12838463 Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2197 awake book, awake, living life to the fullest, mother's day game plan, stay awake mothers, moms, spiritual game plan, being happy in the moment, living in the moment 5 230 full false How Classic Books Can Be A Blueprint to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy with Jennifer Pepito Have a question? Click Here?

In your mothering journey, which books from children's classic literature do you turn to for help?

That one made me stop and think for a while. Of course, there are plenty of “how to” books for mothering. However, I had never considered looking back at my childhood stories... until now!

As moms, we face so many struggles and fears. Is what we're doing enough? How will our kids turn out? As we face these fears, we wonder what we can do.

My guest on this episode is Jennifer Pepito, a writer, and mother of seven! Despite her desire to raise a strong family, fear stole her joy as a mother. 

Likewise, she has asked herself whether what she was doing was the right thing for her children.

Then, she discovered her joy in an unexpected place! It was in the pages of classic literature that she read aloud to her children every day. 

Through these stories, she restored the wonder of childhood to both herself and her children.

As Jennifer explains in her book, Mothering by the Book, we can use those lessons to overcome our fears.

Jennifer will share lessons from three of my favorite classics:

• Focusing on the positive from: Little House on the Prairie Series
• Speaking Life to those around you from: Charlotte’s Web
• Taking time to reflect from: Pride & Prejudice

"Becoming a better, happier mom starts with the stories you tell your kids.”

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

In your mothering journey, which books from children's classic literature do you turn to for help?

That one made me stop and think for a while. Of course, there are plenty of “how to” books for mothering. However, I had never considered looking back at my childhood stories... until now!

As moms, we face so many struggles and fears. Is what we're doing enough? How will our kids turn out? As we face these fears, we wonder what we can do.

My guest on this episode is Jennifer Pepito, a writer, and mother of seven! Despite her desire to raise a strong family, fear stole her joy as a mother. 

Likewise, she has asked herself whether what she was doing was the right thing for her children.

Then, she discovered her joy in an unexpected place! It was in the pages of classic literature that she read aloud to her children every day. 

Through these stories, she restored the wonder of childhood to both herself and her children.

As Jennifer explains in her book, Mothering by the Book, we can use those lessons to overcome our fears.

Jennifer will share lessons from three of my favorite classics:

• Focusing on the positive from: Little House on the Prairie Series
• Speaking Life to those around you from: Charlotte’s Web
• Taking time to reflect from: Pride & Prejudice

"Becoming a better, happier mom starts with the stories you tell your kids.”

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-classic-books-can-be-a-blueprint-to-overcome-fear-and-recapture-joy-episode-229-with-jennifer-pepito/ Cheri Fletcher & Jennifer Pepito Buzzsprout-12709699 Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2081 children, classic literature, contentment, family, fear, freedom, joy, mentor, mother, motherhood, mothering, mothers, parenting, reading 5 229 full false The Surprising Reason Why "Just" the Mother is Actually Such High Praise Have a question? Click Here?

Hello,  I’m Cheri Fletcher

I would love to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to every woman who has a mothering or a mentoring role in someone’s life.  

I'm glad you're here if you’re new to my page.

And if you’ve been around here a while, you know that I love reminding you that -  

YOUR ROLES IN LIFE WILL CHANGE - BUT YOUR PURPOSE IS ETERNAL.

Today, I will share my journey as a mom and how I struggled for years to feel like I was nothing more than my role.

I pray that by sharing God's plan for me and the plot that the enemy used to try and stop it, you’ll be surprised why being  "Just" the mother God made you be is actually such high praise!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Hello,  I’m Cheri Fletcher

I would love to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to every woman who has a mothering or a mentoring role in someone’s life.  

I'm glad you're here if you’re new to my page.

And if you’ve been around here a while, you know that I love reminding you that -  

YOUR ROLES IN LIFE WILL CHANGE - BUT YOUR PURPOSE IS ETERNAL.

Today, I will share my journey as a mom and how I struggled for years to feel like I was nothing more than my role.

I pray that by sharing God's plan for me and the plot that the enemy used to try and stop it, you’ll be surprised why being  "Just" the mother God made you be is actually such high praise!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/the-surprising-reason-why-just-a-mother-is-actually-such-high-praise-episode-228/ Cheri Fletcher Buzzsprout-12747228 Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1344 masterpiece, purpose, mentors, stay at home mom, mom, mother's day, roles, calling, spiritual game plan, God's purpose 5 228 full false How to Study Prayers in the Bible for Learning How to Approach God with Amy Hale Have a question? Click Here?

Suppose you stopped worrying about what others might think if they heard you pray. How would your prayer life change?

There is no doubt that prayer is for God and that He desires a personal relationship with us!

For Amy Hale, that was the point where her relationship with Him deepened.

By studying the Word and drawing closer to God, she has come to share her insights and passion for daily Bible reading with others.

“I don't want others to spend most of their lives not knowing how powerful and life-giving it is!”

In this episode, Amy will share how her prayer life has grown stronger and more consistent after studying specific prayers from the lives of Abraham and Jesus Himself. 

She will discuss fundamental key principles she learned, illustrate how she applied them, and then leave us with a challenge to flip the narrative of the enemy!

We can see significant changes when we take God’s Word and apply even the little things to our lives.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Suppose you stopped worrying about what others might think if they heard you pray. How would your prayer life change?

There is no doubt that prayer is for God and that He desires a personal relationship with us!

For Amy Hale, that was the point where her relationship with Him deepened.

By studying the Word and drawing closer to God, she has come to share her insights and passion for daily Bible reading with others.

“I don't want others to spend most of their lives not knowing how powerful and life-giving it is!”

In this episode, Amy will share how her prayer life has grown stronger and more consistent after studying specific prayers from the lives of Abraham and Jesus Himself. 

She will discuss fundamental key principles she learned, illustrate how she applied them, and then leave us with a challenge to flip the narrative of the enemy!

We can see significant changes when we take God’s Word and apply even the little things to our lives.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/ways-to-study-the-prayers-in-the-bible-to-learn-how-to-approach-god-episode-227-with-amy-hale/ Cheri Fletcher & Amy Hale Buzzsprout-12694458 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3299 Bible study, prayer, petition, study the Word, Spiritual Game Plan, Prayer Game Plan 5 227 full false 5 Ways We Should Be Praying in Times Like These with Randy Maxwell Have a question? Click Here?

Great changes are taking place every moment of every day, but are the prayers of God’s people keeping up?

This is a question that Reverend Randy Maxwell asks in his book, Closing Prayers; Facing the final crisis on our knees. 

Randy is a good friend of mine, and during one of my trips back to Washington, I was blessed to hear a sermon he gave from this book.

The moment he began his sermon with an analogy of our current earthly time as a 4th quarter in a game, I pulled out my phone and hit record! 

I didn’t want to miss one word.

As we make every effort to finish strong in the last quarter, we pull out all the stops.

In Randy's question, he asks whether we pray as if we were aware that we are in the final quarter of human history.

In this episode, Reverand Maxwell will share why it is time to pray the right prayers at the right time, in the right way, and for the right reason, and how we do that!

Then he will discuss the 5 ways we should be praying in light of the times in which we live right now.

• Change me
• Search me
• Wake me
• Break me
• Send me

God uses forgiven human beings precisely because they have been forgiven. We know what it’s like to be weak and what it’s like to break our promises, what it’s like to doubt, and what it’s like to mess up and do stupid things. The angels don’t. 

Listen in for a powerful episode on prayer and the answer to the ONE thing that stands between us and the change we seek!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Great changes are taking place every moment of every day, but are the prayers of God’s people keeping up?

This is a question that Reverend Randy Maxwell asks in his book, Closing Prayers; Facing the final crisis on our knees. 

Randy is a good friend of mine, and during one of my trips back to Washington, I was blessed to hear a sermon he gave from this book.

The moment he began his sermon with an analogy of our current earthly time as a 4th quarter in a game, I pulled out my phone and hit record! 

I didn’t want to miss one word.

As we make every effort to finish strong in the last quarter, we pull out all the stops.

In Randy's question, he asks whether we pray as if we were aware that we are in the final quarter of human history.

In this episode, Reverand Maxwell will share why it is time to pray the right prayers at the right time, in the right way, and for the right reason, and how we do that!

Then he will discuss the 5 ways we should be praying in light of the times in which we live right now.

• Change me
• Search me
• Wake me
• Break me
• Send me

God uses forgiven human beings precisely because they have been forgiven. We know what it’s like to be weak and what it’s like to break our promises, what it’s like to doubt, and what it’s like to mess up and do stupid things. The angels don’t. 

Listen in for a powerful episode on prayer and the answer to the ONE thing that stands between us and the change we seek!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/5-ways-we-should-be-praying-in-times-like-these-episode-226-with-randy-maxwell/ Cheri Fletcher & Randy Maxwell Buzzsprout-12568439 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 4292 closing prayer, Father's prayer, The Lord's Prayer, end times, prayer, pray, praying, petition, provisions, spiritual game plan 5 226 full false Connect with God in New and Unexpected Ways, Seeing His Provisions Around You with Sarah Geringer Have a question? Click Here?

In what area do you need to trust that God has good and delightful surprises in store for you? 

Some of the best discussions I have with God are when I’m taking a walk. The fresh air clears the fog from my brain, the sounds of nature drown out the perpetual to-do list in my head, and I can appreciate the beauty that God provides all around me.

It is as though He shows me something new every day and every season to remind me of His presence.  It is easy for me to lose sight of how God has provided in the past and forget that His plans are far better than my own.

I often find myself praying for God to bless my will and forget to stop and listen for His.

Today I will be talking with Sarah Geringer about her latest book. - Hidden Manna on a Country Road: Seeing God’s Daily Provision All Around Us.

In 2020, she discovered many prayer prompts on her property while walking her dogs.

Everywhere she looked, she saw reasons to pray, much like the manna God provided Israel in the wilderness. The metaphors she saw in the seasons are so inspiring and helped add to my own prayer life.  

Even if we have practiced our faith for years, prayer can be a mystery to us. 

But God has hidden prayer prompts right outside our doors in nature. As you uncover their spiritual truths, these treasures can inspire deeper connections with God.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

In what area do you need to trust that God has good and delightful surprises in store for you? 

Some of the best discussions I have with God are when I’m taking a walk. The fresh air clears the fog from my brain, the sounds of nature drown out the perpetual to-do list in my head, and I can appreciate the beauty that God provides all around me.

It is as though He shows me something new every day and every season to remind me of His presence.  It is easy for me to lose sight of how God has provided in the past and forget that His plans are far better than my own.

I often find myself praying for God to bless my will and forget to stop and listen for His.

Today I will be talking with Sarah Geringer about her latest book. - Hidden Manna on a Country Road: Seeing God’s Daily Provision All Around Us.

In 2020, she discovered many prayer prompts on her property while walking her dogs.

Everywhere she looked, she saw reasons to pray, much like the manna God provided Israel in the wilderness. The metaphors she saw in the seasons are so inspiring and helped add to my own prayer life.  

Even if we have practiced our faith for years, prayer can be a mystery to us. 

But God has hidden prayer prompts right outside our doors in nature. As you uncover their spiritual truths, these treasures can inspire deeper connections with God.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/connect-with-god-in-new-and-unexpected-ways-seeing-his-provisions-around-you-episode-225-with-sarah-geringer/ Cheri Fletcher & Sarah Geringer Buzzsprout-12566887 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2820 prayer, prayer walk, provisions, hidden manna, God's daily provision, seeing God all around us, spiritual game plan, purpose 5 225 full false How Prayer Is Your compass to Do The Thing God has Designed with Rebecca George Have a question? Click Here?

How would things be different if you trusted God as He asked you to start, endure, or even quit a “thing”?

So often, we let the “what if” of fear stop us from taking those first steps. 

The "thing" God has called us to do requires a strong plan to deal with obstacles the enemy places in our way.

In this episode, guest Rebecca George is going to share her personal experience of pursuing goals with grace and confidence through prayer and a lot of gumption!

As she discusses, tethering ourselves to Him every day is what truly transforms our lives, and that begins with being in His word, walking in community, and with a constant attitude of prayer.

This is also the launch day for Rebecca’s first book:  

Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl!

With God's Word as your compass, you have the opportunity to take a courageous step today.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

How would things be different if you trusted God as He asked you to start, endure, or even quit a “thing”?

So often, we let the “what if” of fear stop us from taking those first steps. 

The "thing" God has called us to do requires a strong plan to deal with obstacles the enemy places in our way.

In this episode, guest Rebecca George is going to share her personal experience of pursuing goals with grace and confidence through prayer and a lot of gumption!

As she discusses, tethering ourselves to Him every day is what truly transforms our lives, and that begins with being in His word, walking in community, and with a constant attitude of prayer.

This is also the launch day for Rebecca’s first book:  

Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl!

With God's Word as your compass, you have the opportunity to take a courageous step today.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-prayer-is-your-compass-to-do-the-thing-god-has-designed-episode-224-with-rebecca-george/ Cheri Fletcher Buzzsprout-12482767 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2502 goals, petition, prayer, provision, spiritual game plan, do the thing, called by God 5 224 full false How Good Boundaries can Bridge the Conflict Gap with Leslie Newman Have a question? Click Here?

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word boundaries?

My friend Leslie Newman asked this question in our writer's group, and she received a variety of answers.

My answer was protection, both for the other person and me.

Having learned the benefits of setting grace-filled boundaries, Leslie loves helping others do the same.

“Setting boundaries is an emotional process, and it has to start with me first, especially when facing a difficult situation, potential conflict, and difficult conversations.” Leslie

Leslie wants us to know that boundaries are Biblical. They are a bridge designed by God to bring us together, not always to separate us.

In this episode, she will explain her unique approach to setting boundaries without shame and how boundaries can actually rejuvenate us.

I would love to hear what word comes to your mind when you hear the word boundary!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word boundaries?

My friend Leslie Newman asked this question in our writer's group, and she received a variety of answers.

My answer was protection, both for the other person and me.

Having learned the benefits of setting grace-filled boundaries, Leslie loves helping others do the same.

“Setting boundaries is an emotional process, and it has to start with me first, especially when facing a difficult situation, potential conflict, and difficult conversations.” Leslie

Leslie wants us to know that boundaries are Biblical. They are a bridge designed by God to bring us together, not always to separate us.

In this episode, she will explain her unique approach to setting boundaries without shame and how boundaries can actually rejuvenate us.

I would love to hear what word comes to your mind when you hear the word boundary!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-good-boundaries-can-bridge-the-conflict-gap-episode-223-with-leslie-newman/ Cheri Fletcher and Leslie Newman Buzzsprout-12479182 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2397 conflict, hard conversations, boundaries, grace, better boundaries, spiritual game plan 5 223 full false Discovering the Power of Being Authentic During Hard Conversations with Lori Young Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time you avoided a difficult conversation with someone just to get their approval?

Did it ever get resolved?

Having difficult conversations with those you care about is part of life, so it's better to prepare ahead of time.

In my conversation with Lori, she shares that our avoidance of an issue and not facing the hard conversation actually causes the disconnection we are trying to avoid in our relationships.

According to Lori, there are three ways for a conversation to go wrong:

• Avoiding the conversation completely
• Assuming things
• Being unprepared

With Lori’s game plan, my prayer is that you can be better prepared the next time you need to have a difficult conversation by being your authentic self.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time you avoided a difficult conversation with someone just to get their approval?

Did it ever get resolved?

Having difficult conversations with those you care about is part of life, so it's better to prepare ahead of time.

In my conversation with Lori, she shares that our avoidance of an issue and not facing the hard conversation actually causes the disconnection we are trying to avoid in our relationships.

According to Lori, there are three ways for a conversation to go wrong:

• Avoiding the conversation completely
• Assuming things
• Being unprepared

With Lori’s game plan, my prayer is that you can be better prepared the next time you need to have a difficult conversation by being your authentic self.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/discovering-the-power-of-being-authentic-during-hard-conversations-episode-222-with-lori-young/ Cheri Fletcher and Lori Young Buzzsprout-12405376 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2373 approval, authenticity, avoidance, comfort, community, conflicts 5 222 full false How to Love Through Conflict with Others by Inviting God and Sitting Together with Becky Keife Have a question? Click Here?

How different would your next family gathering, work day, or neighborhood picnic be if everyone chose to celebrate or weep with each other before trying to convince, correct, or lobby for their agendas?

Jesus never said that getting along would be easy, especially loving one another. But He did call us to do it.

Becky Keife, from (in)Courage, joins me in this episode to discuss the book, Come Sit With me, How to Delight in Differences, Love through Disagreements, and Live with Discomfort.

The book features Becky's story, as well as 26 other women from all walks of life who discuss friendship across religious and political differences, putting people over positions and forgiving before or without apology.

Relationships are hard, and we hope that today we can give you some tools to help navigate through some of those tensions and leave you with grace-filled learning moments.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

How different would your next family gathering, work day, or neighborhood picnic be if everyone chose to celebrate or weep with each other before trying to convince, correct, or lobby for their agendas?

Jesus never said that getting along would be easy, especially loving one another. But He did call us to do it.

Becky Keife, from (in)Courage, joins me in this episode to discuss the book, Come Sit With me, How to Delight in Differences, Love through Disagreements, and Live with Discomfort.

The book features Becky's story, as well as 26 other women from all walks of life who discuss friendship across religious and political differences, putting people over positions and forgiving before or without apology.

Relationships are hard, and we hope that today we can give you some tools to help navigate through some of those tensions and leave you with grace-filled learning moments.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-to-love-through-conflict-with-others-by-inviting-god-and-sitting-together-episode-221-with-becky-keife/ Cheri Fletcher & Becky Keife Buzzsprout-12307379 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2555 conflict, hard conversations, tension, come sit with me, in courage, love your neighbor, grace, differences, disagreements, discomfort, comfort, uncomfortable, spiritual game plan, forgiveness 5 221 full false How to Comfort Others with the Same Comfort God Has Given You Have a question? Click Here?

What keeps you from extending comfort within your community?

When I asked my friends that question, there was a common thread in their answers. It was  “un” comfortable and it causes “dis” comfort.

Did you know there's a reason for it? There is someone behind that reason!  

We were created to be in communion with each other and to be in unity - Community - but the enemy will do anything to keep us from it.

Today in this solo episode, I will share some examples of how God has created us to comfort others and restore community.

In fact, you may ALREADY be doing it AND even enjoying it!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What keeps you from extending comfort within your community?

When I asked my friends that question, there was a common thread in their answers. It was  “un” comfortable and it causes “dis” comfort.

Did you know there's a reason for it? There is someone behind that reason!  

We were created to be in communion with each other and to be in unity - Community - but the enemy will do anything to keep us from it.

Today in this solo episode, I will share some examples of how God has created us to comfort others and restore community.

In fact, you may ALREADY be doing it AND even enjoying it!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-to-comfort-others-with-the-same-comfort-god-has-given-you-episode-220-with-cheri-fletcher/ Cheri Fletcher Buzzsprout-12300839 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1480 comfort, community, conflict, hard conversations, purpose, spiritual game plan 5 220 full false How Faithful Habits Can Help You Choose Joy with Yvette Babs Walker Have a question? Click Here?

What is holding you back from experiencing joy?

Joy should be one click away, as self-care and getaways are more accessible than ever before.

Yet the search for happiness and joy continues to be a popular topic.

My guest Yvette Babs Walker knows all about wanting to experience joy and wondering when she would find it.

She will talk about a time when she believed in God but felt numb in her faith. She knows what it’s like to be a seeker instead of a believer. 

Yvette will share her experience of that season as well as what awakened her faith and how we can learn:

• HOW to choose joy 
• HOW to find it
• WHERE to apply it in our own homes

If your life is empty, Yvette wants to help you fill it with the joy of the Lord!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What is holding you back from experiencing joy?

Joy should be one click away, as self-care and getaways are more accessible than ever before.

Yet the search for happiness and joy continues to be a popular topic.

My guest Yvette Babs Walker knows all about wanting to experience joy and wondering when she would find it.

She will talk about a time when she believed in God but felt numb in her faith. She knows what it’s like to be a seeker instead of a believer. 

Yvette will share her experience of that season as well as what awakened her faith and how we can learn:

• HOW to choose joy 
• HOW to find it
• WHERE to apply it in our own homes

If your life is empty, Yvette wants to help you fill it with the joy of the Lord!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-faithful-habits-can-help-you-choose-joy-episode-219-with-yvette-babs-walker/ Cheri Fletcher Buzzsprout-12231414 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2251 contentment, habits, happiness, happy, heart, joy, purpose, spiritual game plan, 5 219 full false An Invitation to Understand God's Heart for How Food and Faith Intersect with Erin Davis Have a question? Click Here?

Do you ever wonder why so many of our best memories and most cherished relationships involve food?

When my kids are going to come home, they will request their favorite meals and desserts. Making it for them warms my heart as their mom!

Why is that? Could it be a design decision rather than a default one?

There are numerous references in the bible to food, feeding and nourishing God's people, and the feasts God wants to prepare for us. 

God's gift of food is to be enjoyed in every sense, in our home's environment, in preparation, and in bringing family members together.

“God never just fills our bellies. He fills our homes. He fills our hearts.”  

Erin Davis

But with every gift that God gives, the enemy will attach shame to it. 

In this episode, I will talk with Erin Davis about her new book Fasting & Feasting, 40 Devotions to Satisfy the Hungry Heart.

She will show how God's Word celebrates food as a gift while inviting us to surrender our lives in every area. 

Instead of yo-yo-ing between loving and hating food, Erin invites us to accept Scripture's invitation into a different, nourishing, and refreshing rhythm.

Erin’s approach to Fasting and Feasting will change how you experience and cherish the voice of God!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Do you ever wonder why so many of our best memories and most cherished relationships involve food?

When my kids are going to come home, they will request their favorite meals and desserts. Making it for them warms my heart as their mom!

Why is that? Could it be a design decision rather than a default one?

There are numerous references in the bible to food, feeding and nourishing God's people, and the feasts God wants to prepare for us. 

God's gift of food is to be enjoyed in every sense, in our home's environment, in preparation, and in bringing family members together.

“God never just fills our bellies. He fills our homes. He fills our hearts.”  

Erin Davis

But with every gift that God gives, the enemy will attach shame to it. 

In this episode, I will talk with Erin Davis about her new book Fasting & Feasting, 40 Devotions to Satisfy the Hungry Heart.

She will show how God's Word celebrates food as a gift while inviting us to surrender our lives in every area. 

Instead of yo-yo-ing between loving and hating food, Erin invites us to accept Scripture's invitation into a different, nourishing, and refreshing rhythm.

Erin’s approach to Fasting and Feasting will change how you experience and cherish the voice of God!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/an-invitation-to-understand-gods-heart-for-how-food-and-faith-intersect-episode-218-with-erin-davis/ Cheri Fletcher & Erin Davis Buzzsprout-12152375 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2549 fasting, feasting, fasting & feasting, hungry heart, heart, food, Spiritual Game Plan 5 218 full false The Game Plan on How to Be Truly Heart Happy with Tricia Goyer Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time you said to yourself, “I just want to be happy”?

How can one truly be happy?

I think if happiness were obtainable by our human ability, we would have stopped chasing after it by now. 

Happiness is an emotion that changes and often relies on what is happening around us, our personal relationships, and our heart's desires.

In this episode, Tricia Goyer and I discuss her book Heart Happy, Staying Centered in God's Love Through Chaotic Circumstances.

Tricia is going to share how to:

• Make small, positive changes to cultivate a heart that's happy in the Lord
• Understanding your relationship with God in deeper ways allows you to 

rest in Him, and that's where true happiness is found.

If you are ready to rise above the chaos and find some practical application from a mom of 10 who gets it -  then listen in!

Happy Valentines Day

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time you said to yourself, “I just want to be happy”?

How can one truly be happy?

I think if happiness were obtainable by our human ability, we would have stopped chasing after it by now. 

Happiness is an emotion that changes and often relies on what is happening around us, our personal relationships, and our heart's desires.

In this episode, Tricia Goyer and I discuss her book Heart Happy, Staying Centered in God's Love Through Chaotic Circumstances.

Tricia is going to share how to:

• Make small, positive changes to cultivate a heart that's happy in the Lord
• Understanding your relationship with God in deeper ways allows you to 

rest in Him, and that's where true happiness is found.

If you are ready to rise above the chaos and find some practical application from a mom of 10 who gets it -  then listen in!

Happy Valentines Day

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/the-game-plan-on-how-to-be-truly-heart-happy-episode-217-with-tricia-goyer/ Cheri Fletcher & Marci Seither Buzzsprout-12152259 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2382 Spiritual Game Plan, heart happy, heart happy book, happiness, being centered on God 5 217 full false How to Quiet Your Heart and Mind by Making Room for Rest with Marci Seither Have a question? Click Here?

Is there a time when your heart felt heavy because of difficult circumstances?

Focusing on what I can't handle can feel like my heart is heavy and full of despair.

When times like these came, I would escape to our family cabin in Oregon. I called it my Happy Place.

My heart would feel lighter when I turned down the road to the cabin. Observing the stars under the vast sky, I felt encouraged knowing God, my Creator, created me and cared for me!

Being states away from my family cabin now, I can't go there to escape. Nevertheless, I must remain mindful to keep calming my heart and resting like I did when I was there.

In this episode, I will talk to Marci Seither about her book Lakeside Retreat -  Live Giving Devotions from a Restful Shore.

Through storytelling, recipes, games, and even some survival tips, Marci will take us to that cabin, to that happy place.

You are invited to join us at the cabin and:

• Inhale and smell pine trees and campfires
• Listen and hear loons or geese and also 
• Taste Wild Berry Cabin Cobbler

Join Marci and me by the lake, and let me know how you plan to rest!

I would love to hear from you. You can email me at  Cheri@cherifletcher.com.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Is there a time when your heart felt heavy because of difficult circumstances?

Focusing on what I can't handle can feel like my heart is heavy and full of despair.

When times like these came, I would escape to our family cabin in Oregon. I called it my Happy Place.

My heart would feel lighter when I turned down the road to the cabin. Observing the stars under the vast sky, I felt encouraged knowing God, my Creator, created me and cared for me!

Being states away from my family cabin now, I can't go there to escape. Nevertheless, I must remain mindful to keep calming my heart and resting like I did when I was there.

In this episode, I will talk to Marci Seither about her book Lakeside Retreat -  Live Giving Devotions from a Restful Shore.

Through storytelling, recipes, games, and even some survival tips, Marci will take us to that cabin, to that happy place.

You are invited to join us at the cabin and:

• Inhale and smell pine trees and campfires
• Listen and hear loons or geese and also 
• Taste Wild Berry Cabin Cobbler

Join Marci and me by the lake, and let me know how you plan to rest!

I would love to hear from you. You can email me at  Cheri@cherifletcher.com.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher Buzzsprout-12081299 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2211 anxious, contentment, heart, joy, mind, peace, quiet, renew, mind, rest, restoration, spiritual game plan 5 216 full false How You Can Help Make the Impact to Keep Vulnerable People Out of Slavery with Briony Fickling Have a question? Click Here?

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

“There are plenty of awareness months and days dedicated to various causes. Some get a lot of attention; some pass by relatively unnoticed. People in slavery deserve attention. They deserve to have a voice. And you have a powerful one through your social media.” Paula Cornell - Love Justice

This quote was from a recent blog post on the Love Justice website, where you can read stories of real people whose monitors prevented them from completing their slavery journey.

It is estimated that 50 million people are trapped in slavery today. Most often, this happens when people are offered an opportunity they can't refuse.

In this episode, I will talk to Briony Fickling, who works for Love Justice as Regional Steward for Southern African countries.

She will share her journey working with Love Justice as they work to: 

• Step in during critical moments between freedom and slavery.
• Prevent the next victim from being trafficked 
• Put Traffickers in jail
• Share the love & hope of Jesus

To learn more about Love Justice International and Human Trafficking, you can go to LoveJustice.ngo

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

“There are plenty of awareness months and days dedicated to various causes. Some get a lot of attention; some pass by relatively unnoticed. People in slavery deserve attention. They deserve to have a voice. And you have a powerful one through your social media.” Paula Cornell - Love Justice

This quote was from a recent blog post on the Love Justice website, where you can read stories of real people whose monitors prevented them from completing their slavery journey.

It is estimated that 50 million people are trapped in slavery today. Most often, this happens when people are offered an opportunity they can't refuse.

In this episode, I will talk to Briony Fickling, who works for Love Justice as Regional Steward for Southern African countries.

She will share her journey working with Love Justice as they work to: 

• Step in during critical moments between freedom and slavery.
• Prevent the next victim from being trafficked 
• Put Traffickers in jail
• Share the love & hope of Jesus

To learn more about Love Justice International and Human Trafficking, you can go to LoveJustice.ngo

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-you-can-help-make-the-impact-to-keep-vulnerable-people-out-of-slavery-episode-215-love-justice-with-briony-fickling/ Cheri Fletcher & Briony Fickling Buzzsprout-12043544 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2677 human trafficking awareness month, freedom, spiritual game plan, modern-day slavery, misunderstood, Love Justice 5 215 full false Rediscovering the God Who Redeems - A Study of Tamar with Shadia Hrichi Have a question? Click Here?

Where were you the first time you felt overlooked, dismissed, or forgotten?

It is a feeling that stays with us.  Maybe you worked hard on a project without receiving any thanks, shared an idea only to have it ignored, or have been simply forgotten about.

In this episode, I will be speaking with Shadia Hrichi and her study of the life of Tamar.

Tamar was mistreated, widowed twice, betrayed, and used as a prostitute.

It seemed impossible that God could redeem her story, but His plan of redemption was prewritten for all eternity-and nothing can get in His way.

We're going to chat about:

• A few “overlooked” heroes from the Bible
• God seeing us no matter where we are or what we’ve been through
• No one ever being too “far gone” to be redeemed by our Heavenly Father

Through our experiences and through the stories and experiences we read about in the bible we learn more about who God is. How he never abandoned them, and He never abandons us! 

Each one of us is noticed by God, and he cares.

If you are willing, share your answer to my question, leave a comment or email me at Cheri@cherifletcher.com

I love hearing your stories and knowing how I can pray for you.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Where were you the first time you felt overlooked, dismissed, or forgotten?

It is a feeling that stays with us.  Maybe you worked hard on a project without receiving any thanks, shared an idea only to have it ignored, or have been simply forgotten about.

In this episode, I will be speaking with Shadia Hrichi and her study of the life of Tamar.

Tamar was mistreated, widowed twice, betrayed, and used as a prostitute.

It seemed impossible that God could redeem her story, but His plan of redemption was prewritten for all eternity-and nothing can get in His way.

We're going to chat about:

• A few “overlooked” heroes from the Bible
• God seeing us no matter where we are or what we’ve been through
• No one ever being too “far gone” to be redeemed by our Heavenly Father

Through our experiences and through the stories and experiences we read about in the bible we learn more about who God is. How he never abandoned them, and He never abandons us! 

Each one of us is noticed by God, and he cares.

If you are willing, share your answer to my question, leave a comment or email me at Cheri@cherifletcher.com

I love hearing your stories and knowing how I can pray for you.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/rediscovering-the-god-who-redeems-a-study-of-tamar-episode-214-with-shadia-hrichi/ Cheri Fletcher Buzzsprout-11977887 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2424 redemption, God redeems, Spiritual Game Plan 5 214 full false Helping Women Make the Move from Recovery to Sustainable Life with Hailey Johnston Have a question? Click Here?

What is your first reaction when you think of a child wanting their art displayed?

Maybe you remember being that child and having your masterpiece displayed.

A smile spreads across the artist's face when the piece is placed under the magnetic clip or framed for all to see.  

When I moved to Cleveland, I met a young lady whose passion is displaying and selling masterpieces made by the hands of extraordinary ladies in our community. 

Today I am excited to introduce you to my friend and city neighbor Hailey Johnston.

Hailey is the founder and CEO of Project Free 2 Fly.

Her story and mission drew me in, and now I am honored to be a small part of her program.

Hailey works with rehabilitation programs in the area to identify women ready to move from recovery to sustainable life. She hires women and teaches them the skills they need to manufacture the products sold in the shop and online. 

Free 2 Fly acts as a bridge between recovery and sustainability. 

We will talk about how sewing teaches these ladies:

• Self-confidence 
• Patience & Perseverance, 
• Communication skills & Attention to detail
• Willpower & Strength

And much more!

I was so moved by Hailey's love for these women and for being part of God's redeeming story in their lives!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What is your first reaction when you think of a child wanting their art displayed?

Maybe you remember being that child and having your masterpiece displayed.

A smile spreads across the artist's face when the piece is placed under the magnetic clip or framed for all to see.  

When I moved to Cleveland, I met a young lady whose passion is displaying and selling masterpieces made by the hands of extraordinary ladies in our community. 

Today I am excited to introduce you to my friend and city neighbor Hailey Johnston.

Hailey is the founder and CEO of Project Free 2 Fly.

Her story and mission drew me in, and now I am honored to be a small part of her program.

Hailey works with rehabilitation programs in the area to identify women ready to move from recovery to sustainable life. She hires women and teaches them the skills they need to manufacture the products sold in the shop and online. 

Free 2 Fly acts as a bridge between recovery and sustainability. 

We will talk about how sewing teaches these ladies:

• Self-confidence 
• Patience & Perseverance, 
• Communication skills & Attention to detail
• Willpower & Strength

And much more!

I was so moved by Hailey's love for these women and for being part of God's redeeming story in their lives!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Buzzsprout-12035216 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2381 5 213 full false Sharing the Hope of Jesus in the Darkest of Places with Rachelle Starr Have a question? Click Here?

Who has God called you to share His love with lately?

When she was only twenty-three years old, Rachelle Starr started going to strip clubs to share Christ’s love with the dancers. Having founded a Christian ministry to people in the adult entertainment industry, she demonstrates the key to shining Christ’s light into the darkness–love people one at a time and continue to love them no matter what.

In this episode, Rachelle will share how:

• Loving others as Jesus did has to be more than social media shares and likes
• How God used “Scarlett Hope” in Mary’s incredible story of redemption 
• The hope we can share with people of God’s redemption in our community

If you are willing, share your answer to my question, leave a comment or email me at Cheri@cherifletcher.com.

I love hearing your stories and knowing how I can pray for you.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Who has God called you to share His love with lately?

When she was only twenty-three years old, Rachelle Starr started going to strip clubs to share Christ’s love with the dancers. Having founded a Christian ministry to people in the adult entertainment industry, she demonstrates the key to shining Christ’s light into the darkness–love people one at a time and continue to love them no matter what.

In this episode, Rachelle will share how:

• Loving others as Jesus did has to be more than social media shares and likes
• How God used “Scarlett Hope” in Mary’s incredible story of redemption 
• The hope we can share with people of God’s redemption in our community

If you are willing, share your answer to my question, leave a comment or email me at Cheri@cherifletcher.com.

I love hearing your stories and knowing how I can pray for you.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/sharing-the-hope-of-jesus-in-the-darkest-of-places-episode-212-with-rachelle-starr/ Cheri Fletcher & Rachelle Starr Buzzsprout-11945993 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2550 Hope, Jesus, spiritual game plan, human trafficking, adult entertainment, a way out 5 212 full false God's Plan for Redemption - Human Trafficking Awareness Month with Cheri Fletcher Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time you felt a strong desire for revenge when you were wronged?

Our human nature is to want an ear for an ear and an eye for an eye. God says vengeance belongs to Him because He comes to redeem what has been taken.  

As this is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, I can safely say that it both hurts and angers God to see His children hurt each other.

In this episode, I will be sharing:

• A sneak peek into the guests I will be having during human trafficking month 
• The horrible trafficking statistics that are right in our backyard 
• God’s game plan to redeem what is taken

We are commissioned, in the Bible, to defend the weak and oppressed.  I pray that you are inspired to look for ways that you can help those in your community that need to see Jesus.

If you are willing, share your answer to my question, leave a comment or email me at Cheri@cherifletcher.com.

I love hearing your stories and knowing how I can pray for you.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time you felt a strong desire for revenge when you were wronged?

Our human nature is to want an ear for an ear and an eye for an eye. God says vengeance belongs to Him because He comes to redeem what has been taken.  

As this is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, I can safely say that it both hurts and angers God to see His children hurt each other.

In this episode, I will be sharing:

• A sneak peek into the guests I will be having during human trafficking month 
• The horrible trafficking statistics that are right in our backyard 
• God’s game plan to redeem what is taken

We are commissioned, in the Bible, to defend the weak and oppressed.  I pray that you are inspired to look for ways that you can help those in your community that need to see Jesus.

If you are willing, share your answer to my question, leave a comment or email me at Cheri@cherifletcher.com.

I love hearing your stories and knowing how I can pray for you.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/gods-plan-for-redemption-human-trafficking-awareness-month-episode-211-with-cheri-fletcher/ Cheri Fletcher Buzzsprout-11943207 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 674 redemption, spiritual game plan, God's plan, human trafficking, trafficking awareness month 5 211 full false Keeping Faith and Fortitude when it Looks Like God has Abandoned You - The Study of Esther with Amy Carroll & Lynn Cowell Have a question? Click Here?

When was a time in your life when God seemed to have vanished?

The end of one year and the start of another can leave us wondering where God even is and what will happen next.

Some of us make resolutions, hoping for certainty and something to fall back on when everything is spinning out of control.

My goal next year is to join forces with Queen Esther in seeing our invisible God amid uncertainty.

In this episode, I will talk with Amy Carroll and Lynn Cowell about their new Bible study, Esther: Seeing Our Invisible God in an Uncertain World.

Amy and Lynn walk us through a three-step Bible study method for seeking answers in uncertain times.

Like Esther, we too can:

• Listen to wise people who fill our gaps in understanding
• Speak up with confidence, knowing that God has a place for your voice in His story
• Embracing your feelings as a God-given catalyst for connection with Him

In the Bible, Esther is a book many people don't explore deeply. However, if we look at Esther's hardships, we realize that she faces some trials that we can relate to, even today.

Let me know:

How can you remind yourself that He is still with you and for you?

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

When was a time in your life when God seemed to have vanished?

The end of one year and the start of another can leave us wondering where God even is and what will happen next.

Some of us make resolutions, hoping for certainty and something to fall back on when everything is spinning out of control.

My goal next year is to join forces with Queen Esther in seeing our invisible God amid uncertainty.

In this episode, I will talk with Amy Carroll and Lynn Cowell about their new Bible study, Esther: Seeing Our Invisible God in an Uncertain World.

Amy and Lynn walk us through a three-step Bible study method for seeking answers in uncertain times.

Like Esther, we too can:

• Listen to wise people who fill our gaps in understanding
• Speak up with confidence, knowing that God has a place for your voice in His story
• Embracing your feelings as a God-given catalyst for connection with Him

In the Bible, Esther is a book many people don't explore deeply. However, if we look at Esther's hardships, we realize that she faces some trials that we can relate to, even today.

Let me know:

How can you remind yourself that He is still with you and for you?

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/keeping-faith-and-fortitude-when-it-looks-like-god-has-abandoned-you-the-study-of-esther-episode-210-with-amy-carroll-lynn-cowell/ Cheri Fletcher Buzzsprout-11853098 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2075 4 210 full false Three Ways to Ignite Your Relationship with God with Candice Reyes Have a question? Click Here?

Can you recall the last time you decided not to spend time with God just because you didn't "have enough time ”?

It’s so easy to feel the pull to draw closer to God even while feeling like a failure because you can’t do “enough” or figure out a way to deepen your relationship.

In this episode I’m chatting with Candice Reyes to get her tips on building a Spiritual Game Plan that doesn’t take hours of time but allows you to read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Can you recall the last time you decided not to spend time with God just because you didn't "have enough time ”?

It’s so easy to feel the pull to draw closer to God even while feeling like a failure because you can’t do “enough” or figure out a way to deepen your relationship.

In this episode I’m chatting with Candice Reyes to get her tips on building a Spiritual Game Plan that doesn’t take hours of time but allows you to read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/three-ways-to-ignite-your-relationship-with-god-episode-209-with-candice-reyes/ Cheri Fletcher & Candice Reyes Buzzsprout-11784781 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2160 Spiritual Game Plan, Christian Podcast, Bible Study, Armor of God, Devotional, Time with God 4 209 full false How You Can Create a Spiritual Game Plan for Peaceful Holidays Have a question? Click Here?

If you’re one of my regular listeners, you’ve heard me say that “God has a plan”, and “the enemy has a plot against that plan”.

This not only applies to our everyday lives, but I believe during the holiday season, the enemy works over time.

This is supposed to be the season of joy when we celebrate the gift of Jesus. But — as you know from experience — it can also be filled with extra pressures, angst, and even grief.

 As a result, the enemy increases read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

If you’re one of my regular listeners, you’ve heard me say that “God has a plan”, and “the enemy has a plot against that plan”.

This not only applies to our everyday lives, but I believe during the holiday season, the enemy works over time.

This is supposed to be the season of joy when we celebrate the gift of Jesus. But — as you know from experience — it can also be filled with extra pressures, angst, and even grief.

 As a result, the enemy increases read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-you-can-create-a-spiritual-game-plan-for-peaceful-holidays-episode-208-with-cheri-fletcher/ Cheri Fletcher Buzzsprout-11778075 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1317 Spiritual Game Plan, Christmas, Holidays, Holiday, Family, holiday stress, Christmas stress, hectic holidays 4 208 full false How To Thrive, Even When You Feel Misunderstood with Mary DeMuth Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time you were misunderstood?  

How did you correct the misperceptions? Or did you? 

Being misunderstood is a problem that we all face.  Women have faced being misunderstood since Adam blamed Eve for taking the fruit in the garden.

I know what it is like to be misheard, mischaracterized, and even dismissed by friends, family, and strangers.

In this episode, Mary DeMuth shares the story of 10 women in the Bible who were and still are read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time you were misunderstood?  

How did you correct the misperceptions? Or did you? 

Being misunderstood is a problem that we all face.  Women have faced being misunderstood since Adam blamed Eve for taking the fruit in the garden.

I know what it is like to be misheard, mischaracterized, and even dismissed by friends, family, and strangers.

In this episode, Mary DeMuth shares the story of 10 women in the Bible who were and still are read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-to-thrive-even-when-you-feel-misunderstood-episode-207-with-mary-demuth/ Cheri Fletcher & Mary DeMuth Buzzsprout-11730425 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1674 strong, thrive, hurting, misunderstood, mothers, pain, purpose, spiritual game plan, strength 4 207 full false That Abundant Life God Has For Us Is Here Even in the Midst of Any Season with Melinda Patrick Have a question? Click Here?

Think about a time in your life when you were in a period of waiting. Maybe you find yourself in this transition period right now…

 There are times when it can be difficult to see the good and beautiful aspects of a situation when we are awaiting big announcements, awaiting the outcome, awaiting what God has in mind for us.

Melinda Patrick, knows all too well about the struggles found in the waiting periods of life. Her mission is to encourage women to find the joy God has for us, even during times of waiting.  

 In this episode, we talk about how to find peace during read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Think about a time in your life when you were in a period of waiting. Maybe you find yourself in this transition period right now…

 There are times when it can be difficult to see the good and beautiful aspects of a situation when we are awaiting big announcements, awaiting the outcome, awaiting what God has in mind for us.

Melinda Patrick, knows all too well about the struggles found in the waiting periods of life. Her mission is to encourage women to find the joy God has for us, even during times of waiting.  

 In this episode, we talk about how to find peace during read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/that-abundant-life-god-has-for-us-is-here-even-in-the-midst-of-any-season-episode-206-with-melinda-patrick/ Cheri Fletcher & Melinda Patrick Buzzsprout-11672481 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2030 abundance, blessed, content, contentment, faith, freedom, God's will, gratitude, healing, hope, joy, lies, peace, praise, purpose, rest, seasons of change, spiritual game plan, spiritual growth, waiting 4 206 full false The Tools You Need that will Help You Stomp out Your Anxiety Elephants with Caris Snider Have a question? Click Here?

How often do you find yourself playing the 'I should have' game in your head?

It’s so easy to succumb to the comparison trap encouraged by social media, looking at all the other moms and feeling like  ‘I should’ be doing x, y, z to be better.  

That only adds to our anxiety.  When anxiety runs deep, it can be crippling for some people.

In this episode, Caris Snider and I discuss the physical and emotional aspects related to anxiety and a few ways to help in the journey of read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

How often do you find yourself playing the 'I should have' game in your head?

It’s so easy to succumb to the comparison trap encouraged by social media, looking at all the other moms and feeling like  ‘I should’ be doing x, y, z to be better.  

That only adds to our anxiety.  When anxiety runs deep, it can be crippling for some people.

In this episode, Caris Snider and I discuss the physical and emotional aspects related to anxiety and a few ways to help in the journey of read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/the-tools-you-need-that-will-help-you-stomp-out-your-anxiety-elephants-episode-205-with-caris-snider/ Cheri Fletcher & Caris Snider Buzzsprout-11635930 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2774 anxiety, anxious, courage, freedom, peace, restore, spiritual game plan, overcome 4 205 full false When it Comes to Forgiving the "Little" Things, What's the "Big" Deal? with Rhonda Abellera Have a question? Click Here?

In which relationships do you feel God is encouraging you to build a bridge of forgiveness?

To fully experience the wonder of God’s love, we must completely accept God’s plan for forgiving others in our lives.  When we hold on to unforgiveness, even in areas where we might be unaware, we actually imprison ourselves and encourage restlessness in our hearts.

My friend, Rhonda Abellera, joins me in this episode, and we get into a deep conversation about read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

In which relationships do you feel God is encouraging you to build a bridge of forgiveness?

To fully experience the wonder of God’s love, we must completely accept God’s plan for forgiving others in our lives.  When we hold on to unforgiveness, even in areas where we might be unaware, we actually imprison ourselves and encourage restlessness in our hearts.

My friend, Rhonda Abellera, joins me in this episode, and we get into a deep conversation about read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/when-it-comes-to-forgiving-the-little-things-whats-the-big-deal-episode-204-with-rhonda-abellera/ Cheri Fletcher & Rhonda Abellera Buzzsprout-11587652 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1980 faith, family, forgiveness, grief, healing, hurting, identity, letting go, restoration, spiritual game plan, spiritual battle 4 204 full false How a Billboard Pop Star turned Christian and Defeated the Darkness with Jeannie Ortega Law Have a question? Click Here?

In your life, what means has God used to free you from the stronghold of the enemy?

God is faithful to draw us to Himself and will use many different means to pull us closer. 

Sometimes we need a drastic jolt to lift us out of our daily rut and remind us that He is what matters.  

From the ghetto of Brooklyn to success in Hollywood to a stunning restoration in Jesus, My guest Jeannie Ortega Law fought read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

In your life, what means has God used to free you from the stronghold of the enemy?

God is faithful to draw us to Himself and will use many different means to pull us closer. 

Sometimes we need a drastic jolt to lift us out of our daily rut and remind us that He is what matters.  

From the ghetto of Brooklyn to success in Hollywood to a stunning restoration in Jesus, My guest Jeannie Ortega Law fought read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-a-billboard-pop-star-turned-christian-and-defeated-the-darkness-episode-203-with-jeannie-ortega-law/ Cheri Fletcher & Jeannie Ortega Law Buzzsprout-11560725 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2809 Spiritual Game Plan, freedom, spiritual battle, game plan, restoration, spiritual warfare 4 203 full false Practical Steps to Realize How our Small Actions can Make a Big Difference with Rachael Adams Have a question? Click Here?

According to you, what is the significance of your role in other people's lives?

There are many challenges that women face when it comes to feeling significant.

Our mundane, day-to-day tasks can easily be dismissed as unimportant, but God cares about all things, no matter how small.

In this episode, I discuss with Rachael Adams some of the "small things" that seem read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

According to you, what is the significance of your role in other people's lives?

There are many challenges that women face when it comes to feeling significant.

Our mundane, day-to-day tasks can easily be dismissed as unimportant, but God cares about all things, no matter how small.

In this episode, I discuss with Rachael Adams some of the "small things" that seem read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/practical-steps-to-realize-how-our-small-actions-can-make-a-big-difference-episode-202-with-rachael-adams/ Cheri Fletcher Buzzsprout-11498325 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2342 Spiritual Game Plan, Abundance, Contentment, Gratitude, Identity, Relevant, Significance 4 202 full false Finding Freedom in Christ and Shutting Down Performance-Based Faith with Barb Roose Have a question? Click Here?

What areas in your life do you struggle with feeling like you have to be a good Christian for God to fully love you?

It's easy to fall into a trap of legalism, believing you need to do x, y, and z in order to receive God's love.  The list contains many good things, but the requirements make it problematic.

During this episode, Barb Roose and I discuss the TRUTH about read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What areas in your life do you struggle with feeling like you have to be a good Christian for God to fully love you?

It's easy to fall into a trap of legalism, believing you need to do x, y, and z in order to receive God's love.  The list contains many good things, but the requirements make it problematic.

During this episode, Barb Roose and I discuss the TRUTH about read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/finding-freedom-in-christ-and-shutting-down-performance-based-faith-episode-201-with-barb-roose/ Cheri Fletcher and Barb Roose Buzzsprout-11476416 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2863 bible study, courage, faith, freedom, spiritual game plan, identity, letting go 4 201 full false Celebrate 100 Episodes of Your Spiritual Game Plan With Me! Have a question? Click Here?

Today I’m looking back on 100 episodes of podcasting.

Mistakes made, lessons learned, and best of all, great friendships gained!

I asked you, my faithful listeners, what areas you would want a Spiritual Game Plan for.

In this episode, I will be sharing ideas on read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Today I’m looking back on 100 episodes of podcasting.

Mistakes made, lessons learned, and best of all, great friendships gained!

I asked you, my faithful listeners, what areas you would want a Spiritual Game Plan for.

In this episode, I will be sharing ideas on read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/celebrate-100-episodes-of-your-spiritual-game-plan-with-me-episode-200-with-cheri-fletcher/ Cheri Fletcher Buzzsprout-11433421 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2392 spiritual game plan, celebrate, purpose, resilience, 100th episode 4 200 full false How Adding Spice to your Spiritual Life will Help the Gospel Come Alive with Stephanie Rousselle Have a question? Click Here?

Do you remember something you've eaten at a friend's house, and even though you've eaten it elsewhere, it just tastes so much better?

Did you ask for the recipe only to find out it was as simple as using a different spice?

As we read the Bible, we can sometimes become read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Do you remember something you've eaten at a friend's house, and even though you've eaten it elsewhere, it just tastes so much better?

Did you ask for the recipe only to find out it was as simple as using a different spice?

As we read the Bible, we can sometimes become read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-adding-spice-to-your-spiritual-life-will-help-the-gospel-come-alive-episode-199-with-stephanie-rousselle/ Cheri Fletcher & Stephanie Rousselle Buzzsprout-11384397 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2745 spiritual game plan, purpose, fall bible study, God's word, Gospel Spice, Give me Jesus, Your Spiritual Game Plan, Transformation 4 199 full false Transform your Attitude and your Actions into Reflections of God with Wendy Blight Have a question? Click Here?

How do you finish this sentence: “I am…”

Maybe what comes to mind first is negative self-talk that others would never use to describe you. This is especially true if you've experienced a traumatic situation or if you’re currently in a season of suffering. 

But the beautiful thing about God’s love is that it is all-embracing regardless of our circumstances. His desire is for you to know and say, "I am LOVED!"

In this episode, I’m joined by Wendy Blight to discuss the power of God’s... read more

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

How do you finish this sentence: “I am…”

Maybe what comes to mind first is negative self-talk that others would never use to describe you. This is especially true if you've experienced a traumatic situation or if you’re currently in a season of suffering. 

But the beautiful thing about God’s love is that it is all-embracing regardless of our circumstances. His desire is for you to know and say, "I am LOVED!"

In this episode, I’m joined by Wendy Blight to discuss the power of God’s... read more

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/transform-your-attitude-and-your-actions-into-reflections-of-god-episode-198-with-wendy-blight/ Cheri Fletcher Buzzsprout-11350025 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0400 2889 daughter, faith, humility, joy, love, purpose, restoration, spiritual game plan, strength, surrender, transition 4 198 full false How to Openly Recognize, Embrace, and Celebrate our Multi-Hued World with Dr. Lucretia Berry Have a question? Click Here?

How would you describe your hue?

Probably not a question you’ve pondered before, is it? Discussions of race are often centered around descriptive terms that are not accurate, like “black” and “white”. 

In this episode, I sit down with Lucretia Berry to unpack how we can reframe our conversations about race in a way that removes the negative connotations often associated with this topic. Lucretia explains how adults often ... read more

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

How would you describe your hue?

Probably not a question you’ve pondered before, is it? Discussions of race are often centered around descriptive terms that are not accurate, like “black” and “white”. 

In this episode, I sit down with Lucretia Berry to unpack how we can reframe our conversations about race in a way that removes the negative connotations often associated with this topic. Lucretia explains how adults often ... read more

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-to-openly-recognize-embrace-and-celebrate-our-multi-hued-world-episode-197-with-dr-lucretia-berry/ Cheri Fletcher & Dr. Lucretia Berry Buzzsprout-11308259 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0400 2670 Ethnicity, Faith, Family, Inclusiveness, Parenting, Race, Restoration, Spiritual Game Plan 4 197 full false How to Discover God's Voice and Follow His Will for Your Life Today with Brittany Ann Have a question? Click Here?

Have you ever wondered, “What is God’s will for my life?” or “What is God calling me to do?”

As Christians, we know God has a unique plan for each of our lives. 

After all, Ephesians 2:10 tells us, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

But it isn’t always easy to know what God may be read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Have you ever wondered, “What is God’s will for my life?” or “What is God calling me to do?”

As Christians, we know God has a unique plan for each of our lives. 

After all, Ephesians 2:10 tells us, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

But it isn’t always easy to know what God may be read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> https://cherifletcher.com/how-to-discover-gods-voice-and-follow-his-will-for-your-life-today-episode-196-with-brittany-ann/ Cheri Fletcher & Brittany Ann Buzzsprout-11254602 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0400 2556 God's Will, Trust, Spiritual Game Plan, Faith 4 196 full false Marriage Advice that You Thought Sounded Good but Turned Out it Really Wasn’t Have a question? Click Here?

What was one piece of marriage advice you were given that you questioned?

Most of the time, our friends and family have the best intentions with their well wishes and words of wisdom after we tie the knot. But it’s important to carefully consider the suggestions we receive and evaluate how they stack up against scripture before we adopt them in our marriage. 

In this episode, I talk with Chris & Jamie Bailey about differentiating between solid marriage advice and that which misses the mark. We discuss some major read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What was one piece of marriage advice you were given that you questioned?

Most of the time, our friends and family have the best intentions with their well wishes and words of wisdom after we tie the knot. But it’s important to carefully consider the suggestions we receive and evaluate how they stack up against scripture before we adopt them in our marriage. 

In this episode, I talk with Chris & Jamie Bailey about differentiating between solid marriage advice and that which misses the mark. We discuss some major read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher and Chris & Jamie Bailey 6345e2f0-3d70-4cf4-81cb-92a89b8c5cac Tue, 30 Aug 2022 01:00:42 -0400 2267 marriage,advice,mentor,spiritualgrowth,gameplan,marriagementors,spiritualgameplan,marriagegameplan 4 195 false Practical Advice on How to Make Room for Having a Spouse in Your House with Cheri Fletcher, Cynthia Ruchti, and Becky Melby Have a question? Click Here?

What happens when you and your spouse spend a lot of time together?  (Perhaps even *too much*  time ...)

The reality is that sometimes, too much time together can start to feel like too much of a good thing. However, in no way does that suggest we don’t love our spouse enough nor point to some significant weakness in our marriage. 

Being in each other's presence all the time can put a bit of strain on read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What happens when you and your spouse spend a lot of time together?  (Perhaps even *too much*  time ...)

The reality is that sometimes, too much time together can start to feel like too much of a good thing. However, in no way does that suggest we don’t love our spouse enough nor point to some significant weakness in our marriage. 

Being in each other's presence all the time can put a bit of strain on read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher, Cynthia Ruchti, and Becky Melby 879715ce-16c0-42bb-a8a8-ad0293d5ae15 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 01:00:51 -0400 2745 christian 4 194 false 10 Attributes that will Help You with A Game Plan for Your Marriage with Cheri Fletcher & Bob Lepine Have a question? Click Here?

What is one preconceived notion you had before getting married? 

Or, for my single listeners, what kind of assumptions do you currently have about marriage?

Maybe that “you won’t turn out like your parents” or “we will never have serious conflict”...

Marriage can be a profoundly sanctifying experience. Not only does God use it to bless us, but also to read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What is one preconceived notion you had before getting married? 

Or, for my single listeners, what kind of assumptions do you currently have about marriage?

Maybe that “you won’t turn out like your parents” or “we will never have serious conflict”...

Marriage can be a profoundly sanctifying experience. Not only does God use it to bless us, but also to read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher & Bob Lepine 5cbf44b3-b44e-45d5-8aec-540b6495b7ca Tue, 16 Aug 2022 01:00:06 -0400 2897 marriage,christian,spiritualgrowth,christianmarriage,marriagecounseling,marriagementors,spiritualgameplan,marriagegameplan,loveispatient,lovelikeyoumeanit 4 193 false A Healthy Mother-and-Daughter-in-Law Relationship: How to Build Yours with Cheri Fletcher, Barb Reaoch, & Stacy Reaoch Have a question? Click Here?

How would you say your current relationship with your mother-in-law or daughter-in-law is going? 

The mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law are notorious for tension and strife. But, this bond can be a special blessing from the Lord.  

Today, I talk with MiL/DiL pair Barb Reaoch and Stacy Reaoch about their experience in their respective roles. As I prepare to gain the title of mother-in-law in just a couple of short weeks, Barb and Stacy share valuable advice on read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

How would you say your current relationship with your mother-in-law or daughter-in-law is going? 

The mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law are notorious for tension and strife. But, this bond can be a special blessing from the Lord.  

Today, I talk with MiL/DiL pair Barb Reaoch and Stacy Reaoch about their experience in their respective roles. As I prepare to gain the title of mother-in-law in just a couple of short weeks, Barb and Stacy share valuable advice on read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher, Barb Reaoch, & Stacy Reaoch fbea8b2c-1aef-47fd-be17-e67948e7ce60 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:00:31 -0400 3053 marriage,christian,spiritualgrowth,christianmarriage,christianwomen,christianparenting,spiritualgameplan,christianmomlife,marriagegameplan 4 192 false Being the Mother of the Groom - How to Pray for Your Son's Future Wife with Cheri Fletcher & Special Guest Jennifer Woody Have a question? Click Here?

What’s the most recent new role you’ve added to your life?

How did you feel about it — Apprehensive? Excited? Perhaps a little bit of both?

Well, I’ll be stepping into my new role as a mother-in-law in just 19 short days! 

Although the role is new, it’s one I’ve been eagerly anticipating for the last year!

As I prepare for this change, I’ve been reflecting on the path God has taken our family to get here. So today’s episode is a discussion of:

The crucial role parents play in laying a foundation of faith in their children

• How to make our homes an environment of faith for our children
• Why surrounding our children with a godly community of people is so important 

I’m also joined by special guest and dear friend, Jennifer Woody. We explore these topics in-depth, and she shares her unique perspective as read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What’s the most recent new role you’ve added to your life?

How did you feel about it — Apprehensive? Excited? Perhaps a little bit of both?

Well, I’ll be stepping into my new role as a mother-in-law in just 19 short days! 

Although the role is new, it’s one I’ve been eagerly anticipating for the last year!

As I prepare for this change, I’ve been reflecting on the path God has taken our family to get here. So today’s episode is a discussion of:

The crucial role parents play in laying a foundation of faith in their children

• How to make our homes an environment of faith for our children
• Why surrounding our children with a godly community of people is so important 

I’m also joined by special guest and dear friend, Jennifer Woody. We explore these topics in-depth, and she shares her unique perspective as read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher & Jennifer Woody e024b8a1-56a3-4388-8806-fb07cedad1aa Tue, 02 Aug 2022 01:00:41 -0400 2016 marriage,christian,spiritualgrowth,spiritualwarfare,christianmarriage,marriagecounseling,marriagementors,godlymarriage,spiritualgameplan,marriagegameplan 4 191 false How to Train our Focus and Awareness to Track God with Lori Margo Have a question? Click Here?

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “God, are you with me — REALLY with me?”

Maybe it was a season of grief, a time of uncertainty, or during a search for your purpose. 

On today’s episode, I got to talk with Lori Mango about her concept of “Tracking God.” She shares how taking purposeful pauses to document the little ways God works in your everyday life can train us to focus on Him and help us avoid read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “God, are you with me — REALLY with me?”

Maybe it was a season of grief, a time of uncertainty, or during a search for your purpose. 

On today’s episode, I got to talk with Lori Mango about her concept of “Tracking God.” She shares how taking purposeful pauses to document the little ways God works in your everyday life can train us to focus on Him and help us avoid read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher & Lori Margo b017f19e-25f9-431b-85bb-3e9383cae41a Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:00:30 -0400 2301 christian,christianpodcast,spiritualgameplan,trackinggod,Tracking God 4 190 false Taking The God Dare and Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Cheri Fletcher & Kate Battistelli Have a question? Click Here?

What is one “God dare” you’ve accepted in your life?

My husband and I accepted the dare and moved across the U.S.

Walking away from everything familiar (like Abraham) is one of the most difficult God Dares but, ultimately, one of the most rewarding. When we step out of our comfort zone and accept the dare to go where He’s leading, we also get to be read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What is one “God dare” you’ve accepted in your life?

My husband and I accepted the dare and moved across the U.S.

Walking away from everything familiar (like Abraham) is one of the most difficult God Dares but, ultimately, one of the most rewarding. When we step out of our comfort zone and accept the dare to go where He’s leading, we also get to be read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher & Kate Battistelli f3d4e753-24df-49c0-95f7-95afd7cf645d Tue, 19 Jul 2022 01:00:01 -0400 2134 christian,faith,dare,spiritualgrowth,lettinggo,christianpodcast,trustGod,spiritualgameplan,faithsteps,trusingGod 4 189 false How God Works Behind the Scene to Save a Prodigal Through a Donkey Rescue with Susy Flory Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time God grabbed your attention in an unexpected way?

Using a donkey to turn one of His children back toward home may seem strange, but God often fulfills His plan in unexpected ways. 

In this episode, I talk with my friend Susy Flory. We discuss how she connected with a man named Patrick to share his story of redemption through read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time God grabbed your attention in an unexpected way?

Using a donkey to turn one of His children back toward home may seem strange, but God often fulfills His plan in unexpected ways. 

In this episode, I talk with my friend Susy Flory. We discuss how she connected with a man named Patrick to share his story of redemption through read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher and Susy Flory c93652da-da95-4a24-b317-ae693086c45a Tue, 12 Jul 2022 01:00:36 -0400 1604 Hope,redemption,family,grace,Restoration,forgiveness,prodigal,spiritualgrowth,spiritualwarfare,spiritualbattle,spiritualgameplan 4 188 false If You’re Seeking Restoration, Let Go of This One Heavy Thing Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time you added a bitterness block to your wall?

These “bitterness blocks” consist of the three R’s:

• Resentment
• Righteous anger
• Retaliation

I bet we've all felt emotions like this at one point or another. Left unaddressed, they can quickly build a mental or emotional wall that hinders our walk with the Lord and hurts read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time you added a bitterness block to your wall?

These “bitterness blocks” consist of the three R’s:

• Resentment
• Righteous anger
• Retaliation

I bet we've all felt emotions like this at one point or another. Left unaddressed, they can quickly build a mental or emotional wall that hinders our walk with the Lord and hurts read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher 96517f2b-f7c5-4369-8e50-193a066b55fc Tue, 05 Jul 2022 01:00:21 -0400 1474 spiritualgrowth,bitterness,womenoffaith,christianwomen,christianmom,spiritualbattle,prayerlife,mentalblock,spiritualgameplan,powerfulprayer,christianmomlife,bitternessblocks 4 187 false How to Understand and Embrace the Difficult Words Jesus Spoke with Dr. Amy Jill Levine Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time you skimmed past various verses in scripture because they are hard to digest or you don’t quite know how to grapple with them? 

I know I’ve been guilty of that at one time or another. 

It’s easy to read and share the parts of the Bible you find agreeable and align well with your understanding of Jesus. 

But what happens when you come across verses that are perplexing or potentially challenging to your pre-existing beliefs?

In this episode, I will be talking to Dr. Amy Jill Levine. We discuss why... read more

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time you skimmed past various verses in scripture because they are hard to digest or you don’t quite know how to grapple with them? 

I know I’ve been guilty of that at one time or another. 

It’s easy to read and share the parts of the Bible you find agreeable and align well with your understanding of Jesus. 

But what happens when you come across verses that are perplexing or potentially challenging to your pre-existing beliefs?

In this episode, I will be talking to Dr. Amy Jill Levine. We discuss why... read more

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher & Dr. Amy Jill Levine ae14da05-90cd-42f1-b7e7-a61b735689a9 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 01:00:12 -0400 2240 Reflection,christian,faith,Worship,Prayer,community,blessed,comparison,biblestudy,refocus,belonging,gameplan,gameplanpurpose 4 186 false How to Claim Confidence and Find Fulfillment in Realizing God’s Best Things with Billie Jauss Have a question? Click Here?

What is your number one distraction?

Maybe things like media, technology, and your never-ending to-do list are what first comes to mind. But what about the distractions that aren’t external? The ones in our heads. 

Those emotional and mental distractions that we often don’t even realize are there. These can be the most challenging to eliminate and the most detrimental to realizing God’s best for us. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Billie Jauss. We will discuss ways to identify and handle... read more.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What is your number one distraction?

Maybe things like media, technology, and your never-ending to-do list are what first comes to mind. But what about the distractions that aren’t external? The ones in our heads. 

Those emotional and mental distractions that we often don’t even realize are there. These can be the most challenging to eliminate and the most detrimental to realizing God’s best for us. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Billie Jauss. We will discuss ways to identify and handle... read more.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher & Billie Jauss f5e944da-2de0-4e73-81e0-1dba04bbd5da Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:00:31 -0400 2204 restore,confidence,fulfillment,Distraction,christianpodcast,gameplan,gameplanpurpose 4 185 false Life Can Be Good Again, How to Put Your World Back Together After It All Falls Apart with Lisa Appelo Have a question? Click Here?

If we’re being honest, we have pictures in our minds of how our lives are “supposed” to look. But what happens when tragedy strikes or things don’t go as planned?  

When our world gets turned upside down, we might ask ourselves things like: 

• Why did this happen to me?
• Where do I go from here?
• How do I keep going?

In today’s episode, I’m talking to Lisa Appelo.

We will discuss how we can move forward through grief and loss and put read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

If we’re being honest, we have pictures in our minds of how our lives are “supposed” to look. But what happens when tragedy strikes or things don’t go as planned?  

When our world gets turned upside down, we might ask ourselves things like: 

• Why did this happen to me?
• Where do I go from here?
• How do I keep going?

In today’s episode, I’m talking to Lisa Appelo.

We will discuss how we can move forward through grief and loss and put read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher with Lisa Appelo 4ca51ddd-f61b-44a9-98c9-afa0a146ef87 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 01:00:48 -0400 2634 widow,christianpodcast,griefjourney,spiritualgameplan,christiangrief,grievingwidow,lifecanbegoodagainbook,griefwithhope,christiangriefsupport 4 184 false Our Covid Story: How to Cling to Faith When the Unimaginable Happens with Todd Fletcher Have a question? Click Here?

February 28th, 2020 will be a day I'll never forget.  My husband, Todd, called me while I was out of town to tell me that a patient in a nursing home he helped manage had just tested positive for COVID-19.

Neither of us imagined how big the wave was that was about to hit us or how much it would change read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

February 28th, 2020 will be a day I'll never forget.  My husband, Todd, called me while I was out of town to tell me that a patient in a nursing home he helped manage had just tested positive for COVID-19.

Neither of us imagined how big the wave was that was about to hit us or how much it would change read more...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher & Todd Fletcher e91eec1f-9f23-4f4e-b93a-fbf86d45ce12 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:00:41 -0400 1662 Hope,faith,leadership,Prayer,strength,hurting 4 183 false How God Does More with Your Willingness than Your Worthiness Have a question? Click Here?

When I clicked on the text message from my son, I expected a quick update. Instead, I saw a video. Of. Him. Bungie. Jumping.

My #1 reaction was pure relief that I hadn't known ahead of time, so I didn't have a chance to panic thinking about all the things that could have gone wrong.

When was the last time you took a leap of faith, not knowing where you might land?

That is precisely what our guest Rachel G Scott did when she followed God's leading into something she'd never... read more

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

When I clicked on the text message from my son, I expected a quick update. Instead, I saw a video. Of. Him. Bungie. Jumping.

My #1 reaction was pure relief that I hadn't known ahead of time, so I didn't have a chance to panic thinking about all the things that could have gone wrong.

When was the last time you took a leap of faith, not knowing where you might land?

That is precisely what our guest Rachel G Scott did when she followed God's leading into something she'd never... read more

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher & Rachel G. Scott 8298a63f-72be-4c6a-b4e2-723681a48968 Tue, 31 May 2022 01:00:01 -0400 1776 faith,leadership,Leader,leap,worthiness,trustGod 4 182 false Discover How to be The Woman who Finds Her Strength and Renewal from the Lord with Rachel Lovingood Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time you felt exhausted from a day’s work only to have a friend or family member say, "Hey would you mind helping me with...?"

 If anyone understands that feeling, it would be Jesus, after 24 hours of meeting the needs of his followers. 

Today I’m talking to Rachel Lovingood, a friend from my new hometown. Rachel and I take walks together.

During one of our walks, we shared all that we had going on in our lives.

When I told her that the needs of others kept being added to my list, interrupting what I needed to do and how tired I was, she shared some insight into a day in the life of Jesus that changed my perspective.

I invited Rachel over to sit down and join me on the podcast so that it could bless you as well.

Jesus shows us by example, in Mark 6, that we need to find our strength and renewal from God and look differently at interruptions.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

When was the last time you felt exhausted from a day’s work only to have a friend or family member say, "Hey would you mind helping me with...?"

 If anyone understands that feeling, it would be Jesus, after 24 hours of meeting the needs of his followers. 

Today I’m talking to Rachel Lovingood, a friend from my new hometown. Rachel and I take walks together.

During one of our walks, we shared all that we had going on in our lives.

When I told her that the needs of others kept being added to my list, interrupting what I needed to do and how tired I was, she shared some insight into a day in the life of Jesus that changed my perspective.

I invited Rachel over to sit down and join me on the podcast so that it could bless you as well.

Jesus shows us by example, in Mark 6, that we need to find our strength and renewal from God and look differently at interruptions.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Rachel Lovingood 4eadb52d-959f-4059-bb3d-e6dba7ed5a8d Tue, 24 May 2022 04:45:05 -0400 1977 4 181 false Learning How True Healing and Restoration Occurs when we Step into our Stories Have a question? Click Here?

Maybe you have brushed things under the rug and it is easier to leave them alone.

 We all have stories of trauma and sin we’d like to keep hidden, swept neatly beneath the rug. It’s part of living in a fallen world. But God wants to set us free from that bondage. When we do the difficult work of examining our own stories, he graciously lifts up the rug little by little to gently help us heal. Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Maybe you have brushed things under the rug and it is easier to leave them alone.

 We all have stories of trauma and sin we’d like to keep hidden, swept neatly beneath the rug. It’s part of living in a fallen world. But God wants to set us free from that bondage. When we do the difficult work of examining our own stories, he graciously lifts up the rug little by little to gently help us heal. Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Emily Baker 93887843-4609-4112-9146-36706c78240d Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:47 -0400 2223 christianpodcast,#christiancounseling,#traumainformed,#godlymom,#womenoffaith 4 180 false How to Give Mom Just what She Needs, A Jesus who Sustains Her Have a question? Click Here?

After a long day, have you ever finally reached the proverbial “end of your rope” and lost your cool?

Every mama has been there. And the truth is, there isn’t a single how-to guide or list of tips or hacks out there that will fulfill and sanctify us like the promises of God. 

In today’s episode I’m joined by Kristen Wetherell, author of Humble Moms: How the Work of Christ Sustains the Work of Motherhood – a resource for mothers intended to provide “exactly what she needs in moments of exhaustion: life giving and biblical meditations on Jesus, who humbly serves her, not only in hand, but in heart.” Read More....

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

After a long day, have you ever finally reached the proverbial “end of your rope” and lost your cool?

Every mama has been there. And the truth is, there isn’t a single how-to guide or list of tips or hacks out there that will fulfill and sanctify us like the promises of God. 

In today’s episode I’m joined by Kristen Wetherell, author of Humble Moms: How the Work of Christ Sustains the Work of Motherhood – a resource for mothers intended to provide “exactly what she needs in moments of exhaustion: life giving and biblical meditations on Jesus, who humbly serves her, not only in hand, but in heart.” Read More....

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Kristen Wetherell b70fab6d-4bd2-4975-8f6d-0eb6b7292cdd Tue, 10 May 2022 05:00:42 -0400 1680 christianpodcast,christianparenting,christianmama,christianmomlife,christianparenthood,joyfulmama,joyfulparenting 4 179 false The Powerful and Positive Ways that Mothers Influence our Lives Have a question? Click Here?

 “What is one powerful, positive word that comes to mind when you think of your mother?” – that is a question I recently asked you, my listener friends. 

In today’s episode, I discuss the scriptural context and provide Biblical examples of each of the following words you all provided me with:

• Strong
• Supportive
• Determined
• Hospitable
• Prayer Warrior
• Tireless

Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

 “What is one powerful, positive word that comes to mind when you think of your mother?” – that is a question I recently asked you, my listener friends. 

In today’s episode, I discuss the scriptural context and provide Biblical examples of each of the following words you all provided me with:

• Strong
• Supportive
• Determined
• Hospitable
• Prayer Warrior
• Tireless

Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher e1024245-9592-4007-afb6-53b76269e006 Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:09 -0400 1528 christianpodcast,christianparenting,christianmama,christianmomlife,christianparenthood,joyfulmama,joyfulparenting 4 178 false When Taking a Powerful Pause for the Go-Getter Will Help You Refocus with Tiffany Jo Baker Have a question? Click Here?

As dreamers and do-ers, so often we focus on an end goal without considering the inevitable messy middle. 

And it’s during those times when you’re facing uncertainty and doubt that Satan’s voice gets the loudest.

This is where taking a powerful pause can change everything. Stopping and inviting God into the messy middle with you! Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

As dreamers and do-ers, so often we focus on an end goal without considering the inevitable messy middle. 

And it’s during those times when you’re facing uncertainty and doubt that Satan’s voice gets the loudest.

This is where taking a powerful pause can change everything. Stopping and inviting God into the messy middle with you! Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Tiffany Jo Baker ec9c3bb4-7b2a-48a8-aeba-0de255ca3093 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1778 christianpodcast,faithoverfear,inthewaiting,spiritualgameplan 4 177 false How a Writer Went from Hollywood to Writing Songs of Spiritual Warfare with Kira Fontana Have a question? Click Here?

This week’s guest, Kira Fontana, thought it looked like a prosperous musical career in Hollywood. But after going through a season of deep soul searching, Kira realized that she was seeking all the wrong things. But Satan wouldn’t let her leave the industry quite so easily!

She will share her testimony and how she experienced a revelation from God that turned the tide in her life, led to her salvation, and eventually a whirlwind romance with her now-husband! 

Links In Show Notes

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

This week’s guest, Kira Fontana, thought it looked like a prosperous musical career in Hollywood. But after going through a season of deep soul searching, Kira realized that she was seeking all the wrong things. But Satan wouldn’t let her leave the industry quite so easily!

She will share her testimony and how she experienced a revelation from God that turned the tide in her life, led to her salvation, and eventually a whirlwind romance with her now-husband! 

Links In Show Notes

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Kira Fontana 2e587920-b765-4ee3-bade-465508d40a14 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:00:21 -0400 4129 spiritualgrowth,spiritualwarfare,christianpodcast,spiritualpodcast,spiritualbattle 4 176 false Unwrapping the Cherished Word Gifts To Say I love you Mom with Blythe Daniel & Dr. Helen McIntosh Have a question? Click Here?

“Do you remember waving to your son or daughter in your pajamas as they boarded the school bus? Or watching them walk through the school doors until they were out of sight wishing you could have said just one more thing to make sure they knew you didn’t mean to be short with them at breakfast?” Blythe Daniel   As mom’s we hope our children will remember our love more than our impatience.

 In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Helen McIntosh and Blythe Daniel, mother-daughter duo and authors of ‘I Love You, Mom - Cherished Word Gift From My Heart To Yours.’ Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

“Do you remember waving to your son or daughter in your pajamas as they boarded the school bus? Or watching them walk through the school doors until they were out of sight wishing you could have said just one more thing to make sure they knew you didn’t mean to be short with them at breakfast?” Blythe Daniel   As mom’s we hope our children will remember our love more than our impatience.

 In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Helen McIntosh and Blythe Daniel, mother-daughter duo and authors of ‘I Love You, Mom - Cherished Word Gift From My Heart To Yours.’ Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher, Blythe Daniel, & Dr. Helen McIntosh 01797b98-dbde-48c2-bb25-fbbb3ca52526 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:00:29 -0400 2200 christianpodcast,christianparenting,legacyoflove,christianmomlife,christianparenthood,joyfulmama,motherdaughterlove,motherdaughtergoals 4 175 full false How the Twirl of a Dress and God's Love Help You Overcome Self-Doubt Have a question? Click Here?

Think of a time when you felt an overwhelming desire to pursue a dream. For the first few days, your enthusiasm kept you up at night and you could hardly contain your excitement. But then doubt and fear stopped you cold before you'd ever really gotten started. 

What if you could have confidently said "YES" to that dream God placed on your heart?

Think of a time when you ... read more

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Think of a time when you felt an overwhelming desire to pursue a dream. For the first few days, your enthusiasm kept you up at night and you could hardly contain your excitement. But then doubt and fear stopped you cold before you'd ever really gotten started. 

What if you could have confidently said "YES" to that dream God placed on your heart?

Think of a time when you ... read more

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher 8128fd53-a254-4339-9597-ece4d7106d91 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:00:55 -0400 1212 faith,Courage,confidence,spiritualgrowth,spiritualgameplan,self-doubt 4 174 false How to Embolden Your Courage and Not let Fear Have the Final Say Have a question? Click Here?

How do you climb the mountain of anxiety?   

One small step of surrender at a time.

Let’s be honest, when you are struggling with anxiety, even the most basic tasks become mountains to climb. 

Amy Dubruque wrote the book “Embolden” with her daughter Blair to help women overcome their anxiety through daily small wins with God.  Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

How do you climb the mountain of anxiety?   

One small step of surrender at a time.

Let’s be honest, when you are struggling with anxiety, even the most basic tasks become mountains to climb. 

Amy Dubruque wrote the book “Embolden” with her daughter Blair to help women overcome their anxiety through daily small wins with God.  Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Amy Debrucque 51543978-51ec-4833-88bf-f3d91ad24816 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400 2275 Courage,spiritualgrowth,purpose,spiritualpodcast,overcomefear,spiritualgameplan 4 173 full false How To Look for the Unexpected Invitations from God to take Refuge in Him Have a question? Click Here?

Did you know God can teach you abundance through chickens and strawberries?

It is proof that God meets us right where we are… but also that it is possible to live in abundance, no matter what the circumstances are!

In today’s episode, Cheri Gregory and Kathi Lipp share about their devotional, An Abundant Place,Daily Retreats for the Woman Who Can't Get Away and how God replaces the overwhelm, with abundance.  Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Did you know God can teach you abundance through chickens and strawberries?

It is proof that God meets us right where we are… but also that it is possible to live in abundance, no matter what the circumstances are!

In today’s episode, Cheri Gregory and Kathi Lipp share about their devotional, An Abundant Place,Daily Retreats for the Woman Who Can't Get Away and how God replaces the overwhelm, with abundance.  Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Gregory & Kathi Lipp 122abef8-9ebc-41e1-a4ad-884987cf4d7d Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:30:00 -0400 2766 transitions,purpose,abundance,christianpodcast,abundancemindset,spiritualgameplan 4 172 full false Placing Our Yes On The Table and Letting Faith Steps Replace Fear Stops Have a question? Click Here?

What’s holding you back? The risk? The unknown? The unwillingness to shake up the comfortable status quo? 

Do you tie in expectations, requests… or sometimes take that “yes” back?

Today’s guest, Jenn Hand, talks about her experience saying “yes” to God  in her  new book, “My Yes is on the Table”. 

She encourages us to lay it ALL on the table and to truly believe ... read more

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What’s holding you back? The risk? The unknown? The unwillingness to shake up the comfortable status quo? 

Do you tie in expectations, requests… or sometimes take that “yes” back?

Today’s guest, Jenn Hand, talks about her experience saying “yes” to God  in her  new book, “My Yes is on the Table”. 

She encourages us to lay it ALL on the table and to truly believe ... read more

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher & Jenn Hand 0ef94b09-9406-40de-ada9-1f6b20e21827 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 01:00:44 -0400 2033 spiritualgrowth,jennhand,spiritualgameplan,faithsteps,trusingGod 4 171 false How Looking at Life Through the Lens of Rejection Creates Roadblocks Have a question? Click Here?

“After you double-check and make sure God knows you smoke cigarettes, you listen!”

 And that’s just what Sheila Arrington did.

In this episode she shares how God met her right where she was at and prepared her for a life of ministry, teaching that God has a vision and purpose for your life. Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

“After you double-check and make sure God knows you smoke cigarettes, you listen!”

 And that’s just what Sheila Arrington did.

In this episode she shares how God met her right where she was at and prepared her for a life of ministry, teaching that God has a vision and purpose for your life. Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Sheila Arrington e0d46114-4bf1-48ef-b339-723b63f3de9b Tue, 08 Mar 2022 01:00:22 -0500 2103 purpose,christianpodcast,gameplan,Godscalling,spiritualgameplan,overcomingrejections 4 170 false How you can Settle Into Your Life when You Believe God Chose You Have a question? Click Here?

Do you know what it’s like to feel “not good enough”?

For me, it was always being chosen last during PE class. Or should I say, the one that the team was stuck with. (Except for one memorable day in 6th grade…) 

What has it been for you?

Perhaps not making it into a select choir … or being asked to prom… or making it into a club … or getting that promotion.In this episode, I explore how it changes your perspective when you know that you’ve been chosen to be on God’s team. In order to embrace the truth that God has chosen you, you first need to identify the nasty labels from Satan that keep you stuck

SEE MORE

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Do you know what it’s like to feel “not good enough”?

For me, it was always being chosen last during PE class. Or should I say, the one that the team was stuck with. (Except for one memorable day in 6th grade…) 

What has it been for you?

Perhaps not making it into a select choir … or being asked to prom… or making it into a club … or getting that promotion.In this episode, I explore how it changes your perspective when you know that you’ve been chosen to be on God’s team. In order to embrace the truth that God has chosen you, you first need to identify the nasty labels from Satan that keep you stuck

SEE MORE

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher a6491e1f-6cde-4a6e-8e0a-5514a0bece93 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1107 chosen,purpose,goodenough,spiritualgameplan 4 169 false How to Find Joy by Letting Go of What’s Over and Grabbing onto What’s Next Have a question? Click Here?

What could you POSSIBLY learn on a tilt-a-whirl while laughing and throwing up at the same time?

That is what you will learn from Jill Baughan in today’s episode.

Joy will be the first to tell you that she can’t fix your challenges or solve your problems but she can help you find joy, even in the tough times.

She will tell us that she is a curator of joy shots. YES, you heard that right! She believes that no matter what season you are in right now, joy is there!  Read More....

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What could you POSSIBLY learn on a tilt-a-whirl while laughing and throwing up at the same time?

That is what you will learn from Jill Baughan in today’s episode.

Joy will be the first to tell you that she can’t fix your challenges or solve your problems but she can help you find joy, even in the tough times.

She will tell us that she is a curator of joy shots. YES, you heard that right! She believes that no matter what season you are in right now, joy is there!  Read More....

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Jill Baughan 7f29cf62-a139-4be1-a32e-3cd44bda7812 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 01:00:06 -0500 2537 transitions,purpose,christianpodcast,gameplan,FindingJoy,spiritualgameplan,joyshots 4 168 false 4 Ways the Enemy uses Assumptions to Keep Us in Warfare Have a question? Click Here?

Don't you just hate it when people assume things about you? They don't take the time to actually get to know you, and it is even worse when they spread their assumptions around.

But wait a second... do you do this too?

Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Don't you just hate it when people assume things about you? They don't take the time to actually get to know you, and it is even worse when they spread their assumptions around.

But wait a second... do you do this too?

Read More...

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher feabbd4c-4efd-4086-9bb7-367b668e7427 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 04:00:04 -0500 1768 assumptions,spiritualbattle,spiritualgameplan,Spiritualwarefare 4 167 false How to Break Through the 7 Lies Women Tell Themselves Have a question? Click Here?

So, what is it that we are avoiding and how is that lie keeping us from living the life Jesus created for us?

Today I am so excited to have Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith back on the podcast to talk about her new book, “Set Free to Live Free - Breaking Through the 7 Lies Women Tell Themselves.” 

She explains that mental lies are like bacteria that have gained access through an open wound, and that it is time to start treating it! 

The Seven Lies Women Tell Themselves are:

• Perfection 
• Envy 
• Image 
• Balance 
• Control
• Emotions
• Limits

I will look at the lie I struggle with the most, LIMITS.  Dr. Saundra explained to me that I limit what I ask God for based on what I think I deserve. - OUCH!  She also shares 5 stages of freedom within each of the lies! 

Dr. Saundra leaves us with a Free Woman’s Creed and invites us to become a member of the Diamond Society, giving us the special criteria!

You won’t want to miss it!

Is there a lie that you want to be freed from? 

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

So, what is it that we are avoiding and how is that lie keeping us from living the life Jesus created for us?

Today I am so excited to have Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith back on the podcast to talk about her new book, “Set Free to Live Free - Breaking Through the 7 Lies Women Tell Themselves.” 

She explains that mental lies are like bacteria that have gained access through an open wound, and that it is time to start treating it! 

The Seven Lies Women Tell Themselves are:

• Perfection 
• Envy 
• Image 
• Balance 
• Control
• Emotions
• Limits

I will look at the lie I struggle with the most, LIMITS.  Dr. Saundra explained to me that I limit what I ask God for based on what I think I deserve. - OUCH!  She also shares 5 stages of freedom within each of the lies! 

Dr. Saundra leaves us with a Free Woman’s Creed and invites us to become a member of the Diamond Society, giving us the special criteria!

You won’t want to miss it!

Is there a lie that you want to be freed from? 

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher c099ed7c-3568-4e76-aef4-b1bd27868728 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 1978 Truth,spiritualgrowth,purpose,relevance,spiritualbattle,spiritualgameplan 4 166 false How I Use My Word Of The Year As A Resolution Have a question? Click Here?

Do you make New Year resolutions or do you choose a word of the year? 

I know I used to make resolutions that looked beautiful on paper but faded away after a few months. I now choose a word of the year and a Bible verse, and this year I chose the word “restore” and Isaiah 40:31.

“But those who trust in the LORD will renew their strength; they

will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become

weary, they will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

In today’s episode, I process how I use my word of the year. I apply my word daily by asking these questions:

• 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑬 𝒎𝒆?
• 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒆?
• 𝑫𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒃𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒈𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒑 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑬 𝒂 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑?
• 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑬 𝒎𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕? 
• 𝑨𝒎 𝑰 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑬 𝒎𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒎 𝑰 𝒕𝒓𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏?

As we step into a new season and a new year, I pray that when the enemy comes to throw you off your game, you remember to pull out your game-winning card and claim your promises.

This will take strategy and a real game plan. Maybe even a word of the year or a specific verse can give you the focus you're looking for. 

What is your word this year?  I would love to know as we journey through 2022 together! 

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Do you make New Year resolutions or do you choose a word of the year? 

I know I used to make resolutions that looked beautiful on paper but faded away after a few months. I now choose a word of the year and a Bible verse, and this year I chose the word “restore” and Isaiah 40:31.

“But those who trust in the LORD will renew their strength; they

will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become

weary, they will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

In today’s episode, I process how I use my word of the year. I apply my word daily by asking these questions:

• 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑬 𝒎𝒆?
• 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒆?
• 𝑫𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒃𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒈𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒑 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑬 𝒂 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑?
• 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑬 𝒎𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕? 
• 𝑨𝒎 𝑰 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑬 𝒎𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒎 𝑰 𝒕𝒓𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏?

As we step into a new season and a new year, I pray that when the enemy comes to throw you off your game, you remember to pull out your game-winning card and claim your promises.

This will take strategy and a real game plan. Maybe even a word of the year or a specific verse can give you the focus you're looking for. 

What is your word this year?  I would love to know as we journey through 2022 together! 

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher bab00e1e-9cfc-4534-b3e5-e8b972b1d44d Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:21:52 -0500 1255 Prayer,restore,newyearsresolution,wordoftheyear,spiritualgameplan,gameplanpurpose 4 165 false God's Plan for The Best Christmas Ever -Part 4 -Bringing Us Home For Christmas Have a question? Click Here?

FREEDOM!

As a teenager, I couldn’t wait to leave home and finally have “my freedom.” 

When I finally got the freedom I thought was out there in the real world, I discovered something I hadn’t expected:  my freedom came with a lot of responsibility. 

I began longing to go back home where my parents took care of the responsibilities — especially at Christmas.

Like me, God’s children wanted their freedom.  They, too, quickly learned that life outside of the protection of home was not what they'd expected.

In the final episode of this 4-part series, I’m excited to explore how much God is longing to welcome us back home.

Ever since Adam and Eve left Eden, at the very core of God’s plan for Christmas has been His desire for us to be back home in heaven with Him.

For the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER!

https://cherifletcher.com

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

FREEDOM!

As a teenager, I couldn’t wait to leave home and finally have “my freedom.” 

When I finally got the freedom I thought was out there in the real world, I discovered something I hadn’t expected:  my freedom came with a lot of responsibility. 

I began longing to go back home where my parents took care of the responsibilities — especially at Christmas.

Like me, God’s children wanted their freedom.  They, too, quickly learned that life outside of the protection of home was not what they'd expected.

In the final episode of this 4-part series, I’m excited to explore how much God is longing to welcome us back home.

Ever since Adam and Eve left Eden, at the very core of God’s plan for Christmas has been His desire for us to be back home in heaven with Him.

For the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER!

https://cherifletcher.com

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher a71bfec2-ca8f-4697-a848-9a255f6bf135 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 731 Christmas,purpose,godsplan,spiritualgameplan,bestchristmasever 3 164 false God’s Plan for The Best Christmas Ever - Part 3 - The Gift Have a question? Click Here?

What kind of gift-receiver are you? 

Do you receive a gift with gratitude?  Do you use it with the enthusiasm  that the giver anticipated when selecting that gift — just for you? 

It’s just over a week until Christmas, and I can hardly wait to have my kids home and watch them open the gifts that I have picked out for them.

Of course, we all know that the reason for the season is the ultimate gift: Jesus. And I also believe that God enjoys our enjoyment  as we watch our loved ones open the gifts we've given them. 

In today’s episode I talk about how we can joyously unwrap the gifts that God gives us and use them to worship Him.

𝑮𝒐𝒅'𝒔 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓 is a 4-part series that shares a fresh perspective on the heart of the Father as He anticipates having His children back home with Him. ⁠

https://cherifletcher.com/

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What kind of gift-receiver are you? 

Do you receive a gift with gratitude?  Do you use it with the enthusiasm  that the giver anticipated when selecting that gift — just for you? 

It’s just over a week until Christmas, and I can hardly wait to have my kids home and watch them open the gifts that I have picked out for them.

Of course, we all know that the reason for the season is the ultimate gift: Jesus. And I also believe that God enjoys our enjoyment  as we watch our loved ones open the gifts we've given them. 

In today’s episode I talk about how we can joyously unwrap the gifts that God gives us and use them to worship Him.

𝑮𝒐𝒅'𝒔 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓 is a 4-part series that shares a fresh perspective on the heart of the Father as He anticipates having His children back home with Him. ⁠

https://cherifletcher.com/

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher 920ad391-cc79-4d2e-bc1b-a93cfe54f937 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 822 Christmas,purpose,godsplan,spiritualgameplan 3 163 false God’s Plan for The Best Christmas Ever - Part 2 - God With Us Have a question? Click Here?

If you were waiting for a new king to come to earth,wouldn’t you expect him to show up ready for action?

Many years ago, God’s people wanted an avenger to arrive and save the day..

So, why would the Son of God come as an infant?

In order for God to make a full sacrifice for us, He chose to come into the world like us.

Listen to today’s episode to better understand our Savior, who loves so completely the loneliest soul. He wants far more than mere vengeance! 

He wants us to willingly follow Him.

So He came to be with us in every way so that we would trust Him. He’s been where we want to go: HOME!

𝑮𝒐𝒅'𝒔 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓 is a 4-part series that shares a fresh perspective on the heart of the Father as He anticipates having His children back home with Him. ⁠

https://cherifletcher.com/join-cheri

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

If you were waiting for a new king to come to earth,wouldn’t you expect him to show up ready for action?

Many years ago, God’s people wanted an avenger to arrive and save the day..

So, why would the Son of God come as an infant?

In order for God to make a full sacrifice for us, He chose to come into the world like us.

Listen to today’s episode to better understand our Savior, who loves so completely the loneliest soul. He wants far more than mere vengeance! 

He wants us to willingly follow Him.

So He came to be with us in every way so that we would trust Him. He’s been where we want to go: HOME!

𝑮𝒐𝒅'𝒔 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓 is a 4-part series that shares a fresh perspective on the heart of the Father as He anticipates having His children back home with Him. ⁠

https://cherifletcher.com/join-cheri

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher e480ce89-a417-427b-b531-ec5e236673a5 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 973 Christmas,purpose,yourspiritualgameplan,godsplanforchristmas 3 162 false God's Plan for The Best Christmas Ever. Part 1 The Birth Have a question? Click Here?

‘Home for the holidays’ – whether we go home or our family members come home – is the heart's deepest desire of the season. 

Today and the next three weeks, I’ll be sharing God’s Plan For The Best Christmas Ever.

This Episode starts with excitement of Jesus' birth. 

The pages of the Bible can hardly contain all the excitement around the birth of Christ: the angels singing, the shepherds in shock, the star shining the glory, and the wise men traveling, all part of the story that I remember picturing as a child. 

As a mother, I love how we are told in Luke 2:18-19 that all who heard were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 

But Mary was treasuring up all these things in her heart and meditating on them.

Today I will share a fresh perspective on the word treasure.
To treasure something is to keep it from perishing.

For God Treasured you so much, He sent His son!

Cheri Fletcher

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

‘Home for the holidays’ – whether we go home or our family members come home – is the heart's deepest desire of the season. 

Today and the next three weeks, I’ll be sharing God’s Plan For The Best Christmas Ever.

This Episode starts with excitement of Jesus' birth. 

The pages of the Bible can hardly contain all the excitement around the birth of Christ: the angels singing, the shepherds in shock, the star shining the glory, and the wise men traveling, all part of the story that I remember picturing as a child. 

As a mother, I love how we are told in Luke 2:18-19 that all who heard were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 

But Mary was treasuring up all these things in her heart and meditating on them.

Today I will share a fresh perspective on the word treasure.
To treasure something is to keep it from perishing.

For God Treasured you so much, He sent His son!

Cheri Fletcher

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher f8919d50-6aa9-48a2-ab5b-3950249d296e Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:30:00 -0500 720 Christmas,purpose,godsplan,homeforchristmas,spiritualgameplan 3 161 false 25 Days of Jesus, An Advent Journey through the Gospel of Luke Have a question? Click Here?

This is the story of a baby from Bethlehem who became the most influential teacher of the ages. As chronicled by Luke, a physician of his time and with great attention to detail, his Gospel account includes a cast of unexpected characters: Fishermen, beggars, the poor, lame, & blind. Religious leaders and women.

Busy families need concise, quality resources to lead their family through meaningful holiday moments while keeping Christ at the center. This 100-page devotional is perfect for the Christian family who wants a simple family devotional with a strong foundation of scripture. People are desperate for connection and hope this time of year. 25 Days of Jesus also includes classic songs and even favorite recipes to warm your heart and soul.

Jennifer Bryant will be guiding a Facebook group through each chapter beginning December 1st. Parents can share ideas about how to bring the devotions alive with their kids, and we can share special moments that inspire us through the season.

DEVOTIONAL - 25 Days Of Jesus https://practicalfamily.org/25daysofjesus

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

This is the story of a baby from Bethlehem who became the most influential teacher of the ages. As chronicled by Luke, a physician of his time and with great attention to detail, his Gospel account includes a cast of unexpected characters: Fishermen, beggars, the poor, lame, & blind. Religious leaders and women.

Busy families need concise, quality resources to lead their family through meaningful holiday moments while keeping Christ at the center. This 100-page devotional is perfect for the Christian family who wants a simple family devotional with a strong foundation of scripture. People are desperate for connection and hope this time of year. 25 Days of Jesus also includes classic songs and even favorite recipes to warm your heart and soul.

Jennifer Bryant will be guiding a Facebook group through each chapter beginning December 1st. Parents can share ideas about how to bring the devotions alive with their kids, and we can share special moments that inspire us through the season.

DEVOTIONAL - 25 Days Of Jesus https://practicalfamily.org/25daysofjesus

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Jennifer Bryant d911a46e-e42a-4a53-be30-3b0e9a30c30a Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 2266 Christmas,Luke,advent,spiritualgameplan,25daysofchristmas 3 160 false Finding Agape Love In Our Health By Breaking The Rules For The Greater Good Of Others Have a question? Click Here?

I am so excited to have my friend Amy Connell back on the show as we celebrate the launch of her first book: Your Worthy Body: Finding Freedom In Health by Breaking All The Rules.

Amy’s message of loving the body that God gave you and being able to break the rules that society tells us are for a one size fits all has been the grace I need to give myself.

She wants to share that as agape love is unconcerned with self and concerned with the greatest good for another, our idea of health should be less concerned with how we look and more concerned with being physically equipped to love others.

𝐀𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨:

• 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐝'𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠
• 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬
• 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲

As the holiday parties are approaching, I hope that Amy’s message is the gift you need to give yourself that grace and the agape love to be who God created you to be and love the body He made, because it is worthy of it!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

I am so excited to have my friend Amy Connell back on the show as we celebrate the launch of her first book: Your Worthy Body: Finding Freedom In Health by Breaking All The Rules.

Amy’s message of loving the body that God gave you and being able to break the rules that society tells us are for a one size fits all has been the grace I need to give myself.

She wants to share that as agape love is unconcerned with self and concerned with the greatest good for another, our idea of health should be less concerned with how we look and more concerned with being physically equipped to love others.

𝐀𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨:

• 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐝'𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠
• 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬
• 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲

As the holiday parties are approaching, I hope that Amy’s message is the gift you need to give yourself that grace and the agape love to be who God created you to be and love the body He made, because it is worthy of it!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Amy Connell e70539b1-3423-4624-bce2-d873b5b1bd4e Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 2995 fitness,health,nutrition,grace,purpose,spiritualgameplan,gracedhealth 3 159 false How Gratitude Enables Us To Tell A Better Story Have a question? Click Here?

I love November. This month of gratitude is my favorite of the year. In fact, gratitude is my word of the year for 2021. After all my family went through in 2020, I’ve had a lot to be thankful for in 2021.
I started my year of gratitude with a gift from a good friend, a beautiful Christmas ornament accompanying a card that read “Gratitude enables our hearts to tell a better story.”

There are many ways you can let someone know what they do, what they give, or what they say to you, made a difference for you. and letting them know is a gift in and of itself.

I want to stop today and say thank you to you, the listeners. Thank you for taking the time to give me the gift of your kind words.
I have my share of hard days, and whenever a comment, an email, a message, or a review comes through, I’m reminded of God’s love working through my listeners.
In this episode I will read a few of those comments as my way of saying thank you, and to let you know that I do read your words.
As we begin the holiday season, continue to give the gift of gratitude.
Be the person who stops to let someone know that what they did, what they said, or simply who they are to you has made a difference.
I know that your gratitude will enable the hearts of everyone involved to tell a better story.
Thanks again!
Cheri
LINKS:

Get the 5 Steps To Start Your Spiritual Game Plan, a free mini-course with videos and helpful downloads.
https://cherifletcher.com/join-cheri/

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

I love November. This month of gratitude is my favorite of the year. In fact, gratitude is my word of the year for 2021. After all my family went through in 2020, I’ve had a lot to be thankful for in 2021.
I started my year of gratitude with a gift from a good friend, a beautiful Christmas ornament accompanying a card that read “Gratitude enables our hearts to tell a better story.”

There are many ways you can let someone know what they do, what they give, or what they say to you, made a difference for you. and letting them know is a gift in and of itself.

I want to stop today and say thank you to you, the listeners. Thank you for taking the time to give me the gift of your kind words.
I have my share of hard days, and whenever a comment, an email, a message, or a review comes through, I’m reminded of God’s love working through my listeners.
In this episode I will read a few of those comments as my way of saying thank you, and to let you know that I do read your words.
As we begin the holiday season, continue to give the gift of gratitude.
Be the person who stops to let someone know that what they did, what they said, or simply who they are to you has made a difference.
I know that your gratitude will enable the hearts of everyone involved to tell a better story.
Thanks again!
Cheri
LINKS:

Get the 5 Steps To Start Your Spiritual Game Plan, a free mini-course with videos and helpful downloads.
https://cherifletcher.com/join-cheri/

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher f73c02e5-31c7-4fee-9619-4d418f3f5e64 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 892 Prayer,journal,thankful,gratitude,purpose,gameplan,spiritualgameplan 3 158 false The Steps To Getting Unstuck And Stepping Into The New God Has For You Have a question? Click Here?

I’ve been stuck in my prayer time lately. I know God hears me, and I know He already knows the desires of my heart. That’s my problem: it feels like I’m playing the same recorded prayer every day over and over.

There are times when I genuinely think that praying for a miracle is too much to ask. I tend to think God knows what I want, and He knows how to perform a miracle… but what I am asking for is impossible.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking these same thoughts, I hope you find some answers in this episode.

I am talking with Amy Joob about her prayer devotional: Unstuck Step into the New: A 40 Day Prayer Journal.

Amy shares personal stories and verses that have helped her. She also asks thought-provoking questions that will help you break free from all the areas where we can feel stuck in our walk with God.

Amy will outline the steps to getting unstuck so that you can move forward into the new that God has for you and wants to give you.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

I’ve been stuck in my prayer time lately. I know God hears me, and I know He already knows the desires of my heart. That’s my problem: it feels like I’m playing the same recorded prayer every day over and over.

There are times when I genuinely think that praying for a miracle is too much to ask. I tend to think God knows what I want, and He knows how to perform a miracle… but what I am asking for is impossible.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking these same thoughts, I hope you find some answers in this episode.

I am talking with Amy Joob about her prayer devotional: Unstuck Step into the New: A 40 Day Prayer Journal.

Amy shares personal stories and verses that have helped her. She also asks thought-provoking questions that will help you break free from all the areas where we can feel stuck in our walk with God.

Amy will outline the steps to getting unstuck so that you can move forward into the new that God has for you and wants to give you.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Amy Joob 54094b92-a1b0-4022-9b4c-cdf768df42dd Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0400 2212 Prayer,journal,purpose,unstuck,gameplan,spiritualgameplan 3 157 false How Intentional Worship Transforms Leadership And Feeds Our Purpose Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode, I will be talking with Radio Host and Worship Ministry Consultant Donna Renay Patrick about the importance of praise and worship.

Praise and worship is the thing the enemy hates the most. He goes to great lengths to keep us from praising God.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝-𝟏𝟗 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:

•  𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡
• 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧.

What we might have missed in all this is that there are many more ways to praise than singing.

She will tell us that there are only two places that you can praise God: ANYWHERE & EVERYWHERE!

Donna will open our minds to how intentional worship can transform not only the leadership in our church but also the calling in our lives.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode, I will be talking with Radio Host and Worship Ministry Consultant Donna Renay Patrick about the importance of praise and worship.

Praise and worship is the thing the enemy hates the most. He goes to great lengths to keep us from praising God.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝-𝟏𝟗 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩:

•  𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡
• 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧.

What we might have missed in all this is that there are many more ways to praise than singing.

She will tell us that there are only two places that you can praise God: ANYWHERE & EVERYWHERE!

Donna will open our minds to how intentional worship can transform not only the leadership in our church but also the calling in our lives.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Donna Renay Patrick 21474a5b-bcae-4a18-a56b-2bff8ca2e846 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 2117 leadership,Worship,Praise 3 156 false Table Mentoring - How Opening Up To Others Will Prompt Them To Open Up With God. Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode, Sue Donaldson will share her passion for connecting people. She will explain that simply meeting with others and listening to them is mentoring them. Do that around a table with cups of coffee and some brownies and you have what Sue calls table mentoring, where we can draw others to who God really is.

Sue will share that the heart of mentoring is:

• Coming alongside others
• Sharing how God has comforted you 
• Turning their eyes back to God 

When we open up to others, it prompts them to open up to God.

SUE DONALDSON

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode, Sue Donaldson will share her passion for connecting people. She will explain that simply meeting with others and listening to them is mentoring them. Do that around a table with cups of coffee and some brownies and you have what Sue calls table mentoring, where we can draw others to who God really is.

Sue will share that the heart of mentoring is:

• Coming alongside others
• Sharing how God has comforted you 
• Turning their eyes back to God 

When we open up to others, it prompts them to open up to God.

SUE DONALDSON

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Sue Donalson 49723cda-2ab6-44be-b00e-772917fd2a54 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 2037 hosting,identity,mentor,purpose,gameplan,spiritualgameplan 3 155 false How True Confidence Comes From Believing in God's Ability Not Self Have a question? Click Here?

What does confidence mean?

If I could simply take control of my confidence, wouldn't I have it by now? But we were not created to lean on our own understanding.

This episode, I will share three quotes I found on self-confidence and compare them to what the Bible tells us.

1. Confidence is something you create within yourself by believing in who YOU are.
2. I need to look inside myself and believe in my skills and abilities.
   3. Self-confidence is a super power. Once you start to believe in yourself, magic starts happening.

When I don’t believe in my abilities, don’t want others to know who I am, and don’t like myself most days, these quotes make confidence seem impossible.

I am so glad I have a creator that tells me to look to Him and that with Him all things are possible.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What does confidence mean?

If I could simply take control of my confidence, wouldn't I have it by now? But we were not created to lean on our own understanding.

This episode, I will share three quotes I found on self-confidence and compare them to what the Bible tells us.

1. Confidence is something you create within yourself by believing in who YOU are.
2. I need to look inside myself and believe in my skills and abilities.
   3. Self-confidence is a super power. Once you start to believe in yourself, magic starts happening.

When I don’t believe in my abilities, don’t want others to know who I am, and don’t like myself most days, these quotes make confidence seem impossible.

I am so glad I have a creator that tells me to look to Him and that with Him all things are possible.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher 2272ddc5-d376-45b3-83d8-f55a24603fc6 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 998 confidence,Selfconfidence,purpose,spiritualgameplan 3 154 false Why You Can Be A Highly Sensitive Person AND A Strong Leader Have a question? Click Here?

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person?  

If you don’t know what that is or your instinctive response was like mine, you might be saying “No way!” Maybe you believe – like I used to – that someone who’s highly sensitive is weak.

In this episode Cheri Gregory will share the 5 defining qualities of HSPs:

1. HSPs need time to process.
2. HSPs are easily over-stimulated.
3. HSPs feel things intensely.
4. HSPs are highly empathetic.
5. HSPs notice nuances.

She will share why some people (like me) are horrified to think about being an HSP and why others feel relief (like her).

We’ll also share the links so that you can take the quiz, join the Sensitive and Strong Cafe and sign up for Cheri’s group coaching program called Growing Sensitive & Strong: 5 Truth-Steps to HSP Freedom

Sensitive & Strong

Take The Quiz

Cheri Gregory

Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe

Growing Sensitive & Strong: 5 Truth-Steps to HSP Freedom

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person?  

If you don’t know what that is or your instinctive response was like mine, you might be saying “No way!” Maybe you believe – like I used to – that someone who’s highly sensitive is weak.

In this episode Cheri Gregory will share the 5 defining qualities of HSPs:

1. HSPs need time to process.
2. HSPs are easily over-stimulated.
3. HSPs feel things intensely.
4. HSPs are highly empathetic.
5. HSPs notice nuances.

She will share why some people (like me) are horrified to think about being an HSP and why others feel relief (like her).

We’ll also share the links so that you can take the quiz, join the Sensitive and Strong Cafe and sign up for Cheri’s group coaching program called Growing Sensitive & Strong: 5 Truth-Steps to HSP Freedom

Sensitive & Strong

Take The Quiz

Cheri Gregory

Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe

Growing Sensitive & Strong: 5 Truth-Steps to HSP Freedom

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Gregory dfdd51ae-b3bc-42ed-81e9-358178b923b9 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:30:00 -0400 3018 purpose,HSP,highlysensitiveperson,spiritualgameplan 3 153 false How She Learned A Lesson About Her Reflection During A Bathroom Remodel Have a question? Click Here?

Would you trust how you looked if you woke up and got ready for your day without relying on a mirror?

I know I wouldn’t – I rely on a mirror all day, checking for hairs out of place, something in my teeth, and making sure what I’m wearing is well-adjusted and covering what it should.

Just like using a mirror can keep us in check, relying on God's word keeps us in check by reminding us of areas that we need to clean up every day.

James 1:20-24 reminds us that we are to '𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒓𝒊𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔, 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒔. 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒚, 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒎𝒊𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒓. 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇, 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆. 𝑰𝒇 𝑰’𝒎 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕, 𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒔𝒌 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒆. 𝑰 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆.'

Today I talk to Monica Schmelter, host of the Christian Television Network’s daily program “Bridges.”

Although Monica wasn’t raised in a Christian home, God began laying the foundation for her ministry in her early teens. Monica shares with us how she learned the lesson found in James while her bathroom was in the middle of a remodel.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Would you trust how you looked if you woke up and got ready for your day without relying on a mirror?

I know I wouldn’t – I rely on a mirror all day, checking for hairs out of place, something in my teeth, and making sure what I’m wearing is well-adjusted and covering what it should.

Just like using a mirror can keep us in check, relying on God's word keeps us in check by reminding us of areas that we need to clean up every day.

James 1:20-24 reminds us that we are to '𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒓𝒊𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔, 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒔. 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒚, 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒎𝒊𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒓. 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇, 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆. 𝑰𝒇 𝑰’𝒎 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕, 𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒔𝒌 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒆. 𝑰 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆.'

Today I talk to Monica Schmelter, host of the Christian Television Network’s daily program “Bridges.”

Although Monica wasn’t raised in a Christian home, God began laying the foundation for her ministry in her early teens. Monica shares with us how she learned the lesson found in James while her bathroom was in the middle of a remodel.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Monica Schmelter 8a1d7f61-1292-4c44-b781-3527d17fb122 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:30:00 -0400 2450 Reflection,prodigal,purpose,gameplan,spiritualgameplan 3 152 false 5 Common Misconceptions That Prevent Us From Loving God’s Word Have a question? Click Here?

Is consistently reading your Bible sometimes a struggle?

Do you ever feel like you aren’t getting as much out of your time immersed in the Word as you might like?

As busy Christian women, there are many obstacles in our lives that can keep us from reading the Bible.

For me, it is feeling distracted or too tired.

For others it is busyness or lack of motivation.

The enemy has many tactics to keep us from spending time in the Word in order to keep us from falling in love with our Father.

In this episode my guest Brittany Ann wants to show you how to read your Bible consistently and truly enjoy your time in God's Word. will walk us through:

𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞

• The storybook Bible 
• The rulebook Bible
• Instructional manual
• Coffee table book
• Personal biography perspective 

Brittany Ann will also guide us through putting together a strategy to create our own road map for spiritual growth.

https://equippinggodlywomen.com

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Is consistently reading your Bible sometimes a struggle?

Do you ever feel like you aren’t getting as much out of your time immersed in the Word as you might like?

As busy Christian women, there are many obstacles in our lives that can keep us from reading the Bible.

For me, it is feeling distracted or too tired.

For others it is busyness or lack of motivation.

The enemy has many tactics to keep us from spending time in the Word in order to keep us from falling in love with our Father.

In this episode my guest Brittany Ann wants to show you how to read your Bible consistently and truly enjoy your time in God's Word. will walk us through:

𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞

• The storybook Bible 
• The rulebook Bible
• Instructional manual
• Coffee table book
• Personal biography perspective 

Brittany Ann will also guide us through putting together a strategy to create our own road map for spiritual growth.

https://equippinggodlywomen.com

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Brittany Ann ec43af50-0fcb-4008-ae8f-07948ae37859 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:30:00 -0400 2951 biblestudy,gameplan,spiritualgameplan,fallinlovewithgodsword 3 151 false Learning To Sing Of Hope In Any Darkness We Face Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode I talk with Ginny Owens about her new book, 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌: 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, and how we can carry hope with us even when our story turns out differently than we hoped.

As a blind singer who sings in literal darkness, Ginny wants to share the encouraging message that anyone can learn to find a melody in dark and lonely seasons. Ginny will inspire you to find your own way to weave music into your story.

She will also share:

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬

Learn a new song.       

“Just having another song to turn to when the noise of doubt, pain and frustration gets overwhelming in our heads.”

 Praying through the words and asking the Holy Spirit to reveal what the deeper meaning is.

“The more you read the scriptures the more you see in it.”

Hearing God’s words and using our words to talk to him about what He is saying to us.

“When you can memorize it then you can meditate on it.”

She will also share how we can immerse ourselves in the songs that God sings over us, as well as the story of her life and how God’s word both informs and changes our own lives.

I know that this message will encourage you. Share it with a friend

Ginny On Apple Music

Ginny's Book

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode I talk with Ginny Owens about her new book, 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌: 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, and how we can carry hope with us even when our story turns out differently than we hoped.

As a blind singer who sings in literal darkness, Ginny wants to share the encouraging message that anyone can learn to find a melody in dark and lonely seasons. Ginny will inspire you to find your own way to weave music into your story.

She will also share:

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬

Learn a new song.       

“Just having another song to turn to when the noise of doubt, pain and frustration gets overwhelming in our heads.”

 Praying through the words and asking the Holy Spirit to reveal what the deeper meaning is.

“The more you read the scriptures the more you see in it.”

Hearing God’s words and using our words to talk to him about what He is saying to us.

“When you can memorize it then you can meditate on it.”

She will also share how we can immerse ourselves in the songs that God sings over us, as well as the story of her life and how God’s word both informs and changes our own lives.

I know that this message will encourage you. Share it with a friend

Ginny On Apple Music

Ginny's Book

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Ginny Owens fec5cc85-e396-403e-8598-70881f564c7e Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 2388 3 150 false How You Can Maximize Your Life In Every Season Have a question? Click Here?

• What I’m good at doing is no longer necessary. I feel like I’ve been discarded. Where do I even fit in anymore?
• I’m starting over in unfamiliar territory, I feel so overwhelmed.
• I'm so busy with working, homeschooling and trying to keep up the house. Who I am has gotten lost in all I do.
• I don't think I would even know where to start trying to maximize my life.

Do you resonate with these statements?

With everything that keeps us so busy, transitions in our lives and roles that are changing or ending, maximizing seems like one more thing to work on.

What are you busy with that keeps you believing that who you are is lost in what you are doing?

Today, I'm going solo. In this episode, I want to share with you why our definition of "maximizing our lives" might be the very thing sabotaging our belief that it's even possible.

www.cherifletcher.com

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

• What I’m good at doing is no longer necessary. I feel like I’ve been discarded. Where do I even fit in anymore?
• I’m starting over in unfamiliar territory, I feel so overwhelmed.
• I'm so busy with working, homeschooling and trying to keep up the house. Who I am has gotten lost in all I do.
• I don't think I would even know where to start trying to maximize my life.

Do you resonate with these statements?

With everything that keeps us so busy, transitions in our lives and roles that are changing or ending, maximizing seems like one more thing to work on.

What are you busy with that keeps you believing that who you are is lost in what you are doing?

Today, I'm going solo. In this episode, I want to share with you why our definition of "maximizing our lives" might be the very thing sabotaging our belief that it's even possible.

www.cherifletcher.com

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher d11b9ac3-8d03-4dd8-8754-83e173d165cd Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:30:00 -0400 1419 Transition,purpose,yourspiritualgameplan 3 149 false You Have Permission To Embrace Your Passion, Purpose And Possibilities Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode, I will be talking with Bethany Howard. She will confirm that when it comes to living out the purpose God has placed in you, permission has already been granted.

Bethany was the very first person I ever interviewed on a FaceBook Live and for that interview she wrote a special poem for my audience titled 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫.

She will read her poem and share the joy we can experience when we fully surrender to the permission we have been granted.

Bethany likens it to stopping the kicking and flailing in uncertain waters and instead floating in the knowledge that God's got this.

https://www.bethanyhoward.com

https://cherifletcher.com/glory-bringer

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode, I will be talking with Bethany Howard. She will confirm that when it comes to living out the purpose God has placed in you, permission has already been granted.

Bethany was the very first person I ever interviewed on a FaceBook Live and for that interview she wrote a special poem for my audience titled 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫.

She will read her poem and share the joy we can experience when we fully surrender to the permission we have been granted.

Bethany likens it to stopping the kicking and flailing in uncertain waters and instead floating in the knowledge that God's got this.

https://www.bethanyhoward.com

https://cherifletcher.com/glory-bringer

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Bethany Howard a1efceb1-f19d-4d72-a95a-480ce9c63090 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0400 2544 purpose,permission,glorybringer,spiritualgameplan 3 148 false How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest Have a question? Click Here?

God created us as reflections of Him. The plot of the enemy was to tell us we needed to be even better – maybe even reflect someone else.

Satan wants to keep us busy with wanting to be like someone else, to have what they have, believing that if we get to the next level we will finally be truly happy and complete.

𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫?

Today Heather will remind us that:

There is no top rung in the ladder of comparison!

We we should not write our own bibles!

She will also give us a game plan we can implement today to find real rest from  - The Burden Of Better!

https://comparedtowho.me

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

God created us as reflections of Him. The plot of the enemy was to tell us we needed to be even better – maybe even reflect someone else.

Satan wants to keep us busy with wanting to be like someone else, to have what they have, believing that if we get to the next level we will finally be truly happy and complete.

𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫?

Today Heather will remind us that:

There is no top rung in the ladder of comparison!

We we should not write our own bibles!

She will also give us a game plan we can implement today to find real rest from  - The Burden Of Better!

https://comparedtowho.me

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Heather Creekmore 2af03244-f276-4293-b48d-ca64187c001f Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0400 2661 better,burden,compare,purpose,gameplan,spiritualgameplan 3 147 false How To See Submission And Sacrifice As A Gift. Episode 146 with Reverend Keith Haney Have a question? Click Here?

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. Ephesians 5:22⁠
⁠Be
⁠
1. 𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖?⁠
⁠
2. 𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑯𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒑 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒍𝒑𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚?⁠
⁠
If you answered yes, does the word SUBMIT still bother you?
⁠
When I see it in the shadow of the enemy it makes me defiant and see my husband in a resentful way. This is exactly what Satan wants.⁠
⁠
But if you ask yourself the two questions that I asked you, and ask myself, then dig into the whole context of Ephesians 5 you can truly experience the gift God has given you in your marriage!⁠
⁠
I really enjoyed talking with the Reverend and I say kudos for not only being the first male guest on the show, but for taking on this topic with me.⁠
⁠
Listen in and share with a friend!⁠

How To Connect With Reverend Keith Haney:

https://alightbreaksthrough.org/understanding-our-roles-in-marriage/

https://frommesstomiracle.buzzsprout.com/1546138

https://revheadpin.org/blog-vision/

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. Ephesians 5:22⁠
⁠Be
⁠
1. 𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖?⁠
⁠
2. 𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑯𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒑 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒍𝒑𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚?⁠
⁠
If you answered yes, does the word SUBMIT still bother you?
⁠
When I see it in the shadow of the enemy it makes me defiant and see my husband in a resentful way. This is exactly what Satan wants.⁠
⁠
But if you ask yourself the two questions that I asked you, and ask myself, then dig into the whole context of Ephesians 5 you can truly experience the gift God has given you in your marriage!⁠
⁠
I really enjoyed talking with the Reverend and I say kudos for not only being the first male guest on the show, but for taking on this topic with me.⁠
⁠
Listen in and share with a friend!⁠

How To Connect With Reverend Keith Haney:

https://alightbreaksthrough.org/understanding-our-roles-in-marriage/

https://frommesstomiracle.buzzsprout.com/1546138

https://revheadpin.org/blog-vision/

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher c0f7d8b7-ba49-4a8d-9472-5d354937df04 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0400 2057 marriage,submit,purpose,gameplan,spiritualgameplan 3 146 false How To Get Through The Unexpected: Real Talk On Pregnancy & Child Loss Have a question? Click Here?

I will be talking Rachel Lewis about her new book: Unexpecting, real talk on pregnancy loss.

Even though pregnancy and infant loss are common, society shrouds them in secrecy and even shame—starving grieving women and their partners of much-needed support.

Women may leave the hospital feeling like strangers in their own bodies, facing postpartum life without a baby in their arms. And the well-intentioned but hurtful comments from loved ones may make them feel lonelier than ever.

Listen in as Rachel Lewis helps you create a game plan for when a situation arises that can trigger the trauma of your loss.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟒 𝐋'𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞:

𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬, 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 &  𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲

Rachel, the founder of the Brave Mamas online support group, is the friend bereaved mothers never hoped to need—giving them the practical guide she wished for after each of her five losses. With raw transparency and no pat answers.

She helps readers navigate how the loss of a child can affect body, heart, mind, and soul.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

I will be talking Rachel Lewis about her new book: Unexpecting, real talk on pregnancy loss.

Even though pregnancy and infant loss are common, society shrouds them in secrecy and even shame—starving grieving women and their partners of much-needed support.

Women may leave the hospital feeling like strangers in their own bodies, facing postpartum life without a baby in their arms. And the well-intentioned but hurtful comments from loved ones may make them feel lonelier than ever.

Listen in as Rachel Lewis helps you create a game plan for when a situation arises that can trigger the trauma of your loss.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟒 𝐋'𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞:

𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬, 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 &  𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲

Rachel, the founder of the Brave Mamas online support group, is the friend bereaved mothers never hoped to need—giving them the practical guide she wished for after each of her five losses. With raw transparency and no pat answers.

She helps readers navigate how the loss of a child can affect body, heart, mind, and soul.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Rachel Lewis 2ec06d17-b517-4599-a671-1fa872627827 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0400 4140 grief,pregnancyloss,childloss,yourspiritualgameplan 3 145 false Understanding How Important Rest Is In Living Out Our Purpose - Part 2 Episode 102 Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith Have a question? Click Here?

Staying busy is easy. Staying rested, now that is the real challenge.

In this episode, Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith will discuss the seven types of REST that we need and the  method R.E.S.T  as a systematic way of looking at each type.

She will remind us that '𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀.'  

So often we only use the Bible as a tool for direction, but God wants us to use it as a love letter as well. He wants us to not only know that we are loved, but He wants us feel like you are His beloved! 

It is Dr. Saundra's desire that you stop and look at how much He loves us!  Look how intentional He is with His love!

Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith 

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Staying busy is easy. Staying rested, now that is the real challenge.

In this episode, Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith will discuss the seven types of REST that we need and the  method R.E.S.T  as a systematic way of looking at each type.

She will remind us that '𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀.'  

So often we only use the Bible as a tool for direction, but God wants us to use it as a love letter as well. He wants us to not only know that we are loved, but He wants us feel like you are His beloved! 

It is Dr. Saundra's desire that you stop and look at how much He loves us!  Look how intentional He is with His love!

Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith 

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Dr Saundra Dalton Smith ddbee26c-110f-4d6a-8e90-cb4c11790df0 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:30:00 -0400 1347 rest,purpose,gameplan,spiritualgameplan 1 102 full false Understanding How Important Rest Is In Living Out Our Purpose - Part 1 Episode 101 Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode I will be talking with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith about her own understanding of rest and why it is so sacred.

Dr. Saundra shares:

 *Her personal story of when she was fully burned out, telling God  she can’t do this anymore and that she was JUST DONE

 *How God was rearranged her theology of what peace looks like

 *That she needed to re evaluate what a good life looks like and feels like

Our rest is under attack we need a Spiritual Game Plan to carve out time for Sacred Rest!

Join me as I talk with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith about how important rest is in understanding how to live out our purpose, Part 1.

Join me as I talk with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith about how important rest is in understanding how to live out our purpose.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode I will be talking with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith about her own understanding of rest and why it is so sacred.

Dr. Saundra shares:

 *Her personal story of when she was fully burned out, telling God  she can’t do this anymore and that she was JUST DONE

 *How God was rearranged her theology of what peace looks like

 *That she needed to re evaluate what a good life looks like and feels like

Our rest is under attack we need a Spiritual Game Plan to carve out time for Sacred Rest!

Join me as I talk with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith about how important rest is in understanding how to live out our purpose, Part 1.

Join me as I talk with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith about how important rest is in understanding how to live out our purpose.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith 55d1ff09-b14a-4ae7-be55-f2a7b22f292c Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:30:00 -0400 1790 rest,purpose,gameplan,sacredrest,spiritualrest,spiritualgameplan 1 101 full false When You Accept God's Invitation To Be Still And Know Have a question? Click Here?

When is the last time you chose to rest?

To be quiet and trust in God?

To let Him restore you? 

God knew that we would struggle and resist rest.  That is why He reminds us to stop and rest. In fact He set an example for us.

He rested from His creative work.

He stopped and gave us the gift of rest and He still invites us to return to rest.

In this episode I share my own struggle with rest and the time when I was forced to stop.

During this time I was able to accept the invitation to rest and to  understand what it means to be still and know that He is God.

I will share:

1. Two mains thing God wants us to know so that we can let go and find peace - we can rest in His ability to work for us.
2.  How I discovered the book Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith.  

I know that you will be blessed by the lessons learned during the time that God - forced me to stop.

I have come to know that either He is Exalted, or I am Exhausted.

www.cherifletcher.com

Niki Hardy - Rest, A Gift or Punishment

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

When is the last time you chose to rest?

To be quiet and trust in God?

To let Him restore you? 

God knew that we would struggle and resist rest.  That is why He reminds us to stop and rest. In fact He set an example for us.

He rested from His creative work.

He stopped and gave us the gift of rest and He still invites us to return to rest.

In this episode I share my own struggle with rest and the time when I was forced to stop.

During this time I was able to accept the invitation to rest and to  understand what it means to be still and know that He is God.

I will share:

1. Two mains thing God wants us to know so that we can let go and find peace - we can rest in His ability to work for us.
2.  How I discovered the book Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith.  

I know that you will be blessed by the lessons learned during the time that God - forced me to stop.

I have come to know that either He is Exalted, or I am Exhausted.

www.cherifletcher.com

Niki Hardy - Rest, A Gift or Punishment

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletchder 99869f5c-9104-4ef9-8faa-a96955ca51ea Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:30:00 -0400 1074 3 144 false Looking Back To See The Very Purpose I Am Living Out Today Have a question? Click Here?

When you take a moment to look back through your life, how far back can you go to see the same purpose you are living today in who you have always been?

When you are looking back over the years, look for key people God placed in your path that He has used to bless you and show you His love for you. 

I am sharing one of those moments in today’s episode. Listen in as I take a look back and retell how, at the age of 16, I met my now-friend and coach Cheri Gregory. That one-minute exchange planted a seed that God would grow for 30 years until we met again.

Cheri Gregory was the person who challenged me to share what I was writing.  I did not consider myself a writer – I was looking at those who had been published or paid to speak. I disqualified myself from God’s calling.

Do you ever find yourself disqualifying yourself from the calling God has given you?

HOW WE MIGHT DISQUALIFY OURSELVES:

• We base our abilities on comparing the very calling we have been given with those who are already doing it.
• We set the bar to specific standards or expectations that God does not have for us.
• We try to seek safety by “staying in the boat” instead of stepping out and trusting our safety in Him.

I hope today’s episode causes you to stop and reflect on all of the ways God has already equipped you to live your calling.

Cheri Fletcher

Cheri Gregory

Unoffendable - the book

Writing At The Red House

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

When you take a moment to look back through your life, how far back can you go to see the same purpose you are living today in who you have always been?

When you are looking back over the years, look for key people God placed in your path that He has used to bless you and show you His love for you. 

I am sharing one of those moments in today’s episode. Listen in as I take a look back and retell how, at the age of 16, I met my now-friend and coach Cheri Gregory. That one-minute exchange planted a seed that God would grow for 30 years until we met again.

Cheri Gregory was the person who challenged me to share what I was writing.  I did not consider myself a writer – I was looking at those who had been published or paid to speak. I disqualified myself from God’s calling.

Do you ever find yourself disqualifying yourself from the calling God has given you?

HOW WE MIGHT DISQUALIFY OURSELVES:

• We base our abilities on comparing the very calling we have been given with those who are already doing it.
• We set the bar to specific standards or expectations that God does not have for us.
• We try to seek safety by “staying in the boat” instead of stepping out and trusting our safety in Him.

I hope today’s episode causes you to stop and reflect on all of the ways God has already equipped you to live your calling.

Cheri Fletcher

Cheri Gregory

Unoffendable - the book

Writing At The Red House

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher 392856b3-6e9d-4a92-b7b0-bfa09b7a5a76 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 04:30:00 -0400 2330 purpose,relevance,gameplan,spiritualgameplan 3 143 false When Honest Feedback From A Friend Is The Gift You Need Have a question? Click Here?

It is June! I hope that as things are opening up, your plans for the summer are too. I am extra excited about June because it is the one-year birthday for Your Spiritual Game Plan podcast! 🎂

I can't believe so much has happened in one year, but I can believe in God’s plan. Thank you for being here with me through it all – for all of the comments and letters of support that you have sent me. Your feedback helps me not only serve you the best I can, but it also helps me to grow.

This summer I am going to mix it up a little. I am going to take to heart the words that God spoke to me through two close friends - each at a different time.

In a nutshell what my two friends said to me was, “Cheri, we want to hear your thoughts on your podcast.”

They both admitted to not listening to many episodes because I did not share enough of my point of view.

So I am going to spend the summer sharing more of my thoughts with you.

www.cherifletcher.com

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

It is June! I hope that as things are opening up, your plans for the summer are too. I am extra excited about June because it is the one-year birthday for Your Spiritual Game Plan podcast! 🎂

I can't believe so much has happened in one year, but I can believe in God’s plan. Thank you for being here with me through it all – for all of the comments and letters of support that you have sent me. Your feedback helps me not only serve you the best I can, but it also helps me to grow.

This summer I am going to mix it up a little. I am going to take to heart the words that God spoke to me through two close friends - each at a different time.

In a nutshell what my two friends said to me was, “Cheri, we want to hear your thoughts on your podcast.”

They both admitted to not listening to many episodes because I did not share enough of my point of view.

So I am going to spend the summer sharing more of my thoughts with you.

www.cherifletcher.com

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher 77f8cf20-c086-4ce9-ba41-be36537daac7 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:30:00 -0400 588 friends,feedback,purpose,relevance,spiritualgameplan 2 142 false How You Can Obtain Unshakable Faith When You Stand On The, Capital T, Truth! Have a question? Click Here?

Can you think of a phrase – or even a few words – that changed your life?

In this episode, I am speaking with Cindy Bultema as she shares the four words that changed the trajectory of her life. Those four words are still changing lives each time she shares them with others.

Cindy had hit rock bottom and almost lost her life to a drug overdose when she called a lady for help. That lady spoke the four words to her, and she did not shame Cindy, throw a Bible verse at her, or recommend a program. She simply called her by name and spoke Truth (with a capital T) into Cindy’s life.

Today Cindy wants to speak Truth into your life, and into the lives that God places in her path.

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭:

𝟏. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝. 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐃. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝.

𝟐. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡.

Following Jesus is Cindy’s calling – she tells me that she will follow Him wherever He goes! I know her testimony will bless you today and that the words that changed her life will also change yours.

LINKS:

GEMS

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

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Can you think of a phrase – or even a few words – that changed your life?

In this episode, I am speaking with Cindy Bultema as she shares the four words that changed the trajectory of her life. Those four words are still changing lives each time she shares them with others.

Cindy had hit rock bottom and almost lost her life to a drug overdose when she called a lady for help. That lady spoke the four words to her, and she did not shame Cindy, throw a Bible verse at her, or recommend a program. She simply called her by name and spoke Truth (with a capital T) into Cindy’s life.

Today Cindy wants to speak Truth into your life, and into the lives that God places in her path.

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭:

𝟏. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝. 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐃. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝.

𝟐. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡.

Following Jesus is Cindy’s calling – she tells me that she will follow Him wherever He goes! I know her testimony will bless you today and that the words that changed her life will also change yours.

LINKS:

GEMS

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cindy Bultema dc7929eb-487c-49bd-ad44-81eb071efc88 Tue, 25 May 2021 04:30:00 -0400 1577 jesus,Truth,purpose,loved,relevance 2 141 false How Having A Vision For Your Family Lays A Firm Foundation Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode, my guest Meg Glesener and I are going to talk about our shared passion for Vision Casting – or as I like to call it, Game Planning. 

Meg Shares How:

• She and her husband began their relationship. 
• You can start vision casting today – it is never too late!
• That God created you and your family in a unique way to serve Him.

Letter From Home Podcast

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I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode, my guest Meg Glesener and I are going to talk about our shared passion for Vision Casting – or as I like to call it, Game Planning. 

Meg Shares How:

• She and her husband began their relationship. 
• You can start vision casting today – it is never too late!
• That God created you and your family in a unique way to serve Him.

Letter From Home Podcast

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Meg Glesener dc0a6c4c-f23c-42f2-a773-cbff16f4d806 Tue, 18 May 2021 04:30:00 -0400 1991 purpose,visioncasting,gameplan 2 140 false How To Say Goodbye To Regret And Forgive Yourself Of Past Mistakes Have a question? Click Here?

Doris Swift knows firsthand what it is like to feel disqualified from living out God’s calling. A teenage pregnancy had her believing that God could no longer use her and kept her living in regret.

As Doris grew even closer to God through the story of the women at the well, she realized that her mistakes had already been redeemed – even before she made them.

She is now incredibly passionate about helping other women find that same experience: not to edit out the parts of our lives that we may regret, but to use them to help others know God wants to use all of who they are.

𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁

𝟭. 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝗻. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝗺?

𝟮. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.

Our purpose is not something that we have to look forward to - it is a powerful part of our today - of our right now!

Fierce Calling Podcast

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Doris Swift knows firsthand what it is like to feel disqualified from living out God’s calling. A teenage pregnancy had her believing that God could no longer use her and kept her living in regret.

As Doris grew even closer to God through the story of the women at the well, she realized that her mistakes had already been redeemed – even before she made them.

She is now incredibly passionate about helping other women find that same experience: not to edit out the parts of our lives that we may regret, but to use them to help others know God wants to use all of who they are.

𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁

𝟭. 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝗻. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝗺?

𝟮. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.

Our purpose is not something that we have to look forward to - it is a powerful part of our today - of our right now!

Fierce Calling Podcast

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Doris Swift e7ced685-5805-4c9b-a48f-df94ee4fd2c3 Tue, 11 May 2021 04:30:00 -0400 2253 calling,regret,purpose,redeem 2 139 false How Mother's Can Spread The Gospel In The Most Authentic And Practical Way Have a question? Click Here?

Dear Mom,

God has a purpose for your child and they already have a role in His plan! If you are walking in faith and making it a part of your day, then you can rest in the understanding that you are not going to ruin that plan.

This is the message that I hope you hear as I talk to Michelle Watson. 

Michelle encourages us not to put Jesus at the root of our lives, but to make Him the root. She believes that there is a difference between flavoring things with Jesus and baking him in! 

She emphasized that we need to make him the meal.

Sharing the gospel starts at home, with our children and our neighbors.

Mom's, we are sharing the gospel by making God a part of our everyday life, even the mundane- Jesus is infused in all of the stuff.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞!

You are exactly who He needs!  I would love to wish you a very happy mother’s day no matter what form your role of  motherhood looks like!

THE PANTRY PODCAST

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Dear Mom,

God has a purpose for your child and they already have a role in His plan! If you are walking in faith and making it a part of your day, then you can rest in the understanding that you are not going to ruin that plan.

This is the message that I hope you hear as I talk to Michelle Watson. 

Michelle encourages us not to put Jesus at the root of our lives, but to make Him the root. She believes that there is a difference between flavoring things with Jesus and baking him in! 

She emphasized that we need to make him the meal.

Sharing the gospel starts at home, with our children and our neighbors.

Mom's, we are sharing the gospel by making God a part of our everyday life, even the mundane- Jesus is infused in all of the stuff.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞!

You are exactly who He needs!  I would love to wish you a very happy mother’s day no matter what form your role of  motherhood looks like!

THE PANTRY PODCAST

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Michelle Watson 76bed2ba-7cf5-4466-9808-4d025cc8a0d4 Tue, 04 May 2021 04:30:00 -0400 2359 gospel,witness,mothering,purpose,spiritualgameplan 2 138 false Immigrants, the Bible, a Journey to Belong, and a God Who Sees it All Have a question? Click Here?

Have you ever read the bible through the stories of an immigrant?

In this episode, Karen Gonzalez is sharing her immigration story and stories of immigrants found in the Bible.

Throughout Scripture there are many examples of people who fled their homelands - Hagar, Joseph, Ruth, and even Jesus.

The courage, loss, joy, and pain has never gone unnoticed by “The God Who Sees” and they don’t go unnoticed now.

Karen believes that we do not get our view of migration from the bible, we get it from society, family, peers and even churches.

Being an immigrant Karen loves to bring awareness to the fact that the stories we read in Bible are about immigrants and God's love and protection over them.

She will tell you that the question about immigration is so much about belonging and that Jesus transcends all these cultures, all of these borders!

Listen in as Karen shares the story biblical immigrants like Abraham, Joseph and Ruth.

KAREN GONZALES

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Have you ever read the bible through the stories of an immigrant?

In this episode, Karen Gonzalez is sharing her immigration story and stories of immigrants found in the Bible.

Throughout Scripture there are many examples of people who fled their homelands - Hagar, Joseph, Ruth, and even Jesus.

The courage, loss, joy, and pain has never gone unnoticed by “The God Who Sees” and they don’t go unnoticed now.

Karen believes that we do not get our view of migration from the bible, we get it from society, family, peers and even churches.

Being an immigrant Karen loves to bring awareness to the fact that the stories we read in Bible are about immigrants and God's love and protection over them.

She will tell you that the question about immigration is so much about belonging and that Jesus transcends all these cultures, all of these borders!

Listen in as Karen shares the story biblical immigrants like Abraham, Joseph and Ruth.

KAREN GONZALES

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Karen Gonzales 0f9b790c-0a1d-4da6-bc0d-2d915ffb1c70 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:30:00 -0400 2800 immigration,purpose,belonging,gameplan,spiritualgameplan false Chasing Stories - When God Uses Our Brokenness In Amazing Ways Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode I'm talking with Susy Flory.

Susy is a New York Times bestselling author and co-author. As a breast cancer survivor, Susy celebrates life by chasing great stories in places like Cuba, Haiti, Turkey, Israel, Ireland, and her own backyard.

Susy loves to help people tell their stories: "Your story matters; you can’t compare it to others’! Get it out and get it down because God has a plan for it! Even a line, a phrase or idea or word picture can stay with someone for the rest of their lives and be a comfort - a light and message from God. What a cool thing to carry a message from God!!"  Susy Flory

Susy  gives us a sneak peek into her up-coming book 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲: 𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐬, 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧.

It’s the heartwarming story of a prodigal son, a donkey rescue, and even a romance.

"Your story matters, you can’t compare it to others! Get it out and get it down because God has a plan for it!"  Susy Flory

www.susyflory.com

www.facebook.com/groups/everythingmemoir

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

In this episode I'm talking with Susy Flory.

Susy is a New York Times bestselling author and co-author. As a breast cancer survivor, Susy celebrates life by chasing great stories in places like Cuba, Haiti, Turkey, Israel, Ireland, and her own backyard.

Susy loves to help people tell their stories: "Your story matters; you can’t compare it to others’! Get it out and get it down because God has a plan for it! Even a line, a phrase or idea or word picture can stay with someone for the rest of their lives and be a comfort - a light and message from God. What a cool thing to carry a message from God!!"  Susy Flory

Susy  gives us a sneak peek into her up-coming book 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲: 𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐬, 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧.

It’s the heartwarming story of a prodigal son, a donkey rescue, and even a romance.

"Your story matters, you can’t compare it to others! Get it out and get it down because God has a plan for it!"  Susy Flory

www.susyflory.com

www.facebook.com/groups/everythingmemoir

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Susy Flory 082c3a35-edb7-4cf1-90ee-2d910d190994 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:30:00 -0400 2107 story,Memoir,Testimony,purpose,spiritualgameplan 2 126 false Why We Numb Out and the One Simple Thing to Do Instead Have a question? Click Here?

There are days I just don't want to deal with what’s going on.⁠

When it feels like there’s too much going on around me to focus, family sickness, community needs, taxes to file, and the never ending house care, it’s easy to wish I could simply not care.  ⁠

When those times come my guest Amy Carroll would ask me - "do you run to the throne or do you run to the phone?"⁠ ⁠

Often we turn to someone to deal or we turn to something to dull before we turn to God.⁠ ⁠

Listen in and Amy will give us a simple thing to do when we don't want to face bad emotions.

LINKS:

Amy's Books

Grit'n'Grace Podcast

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

There are days I just don't want to deal with what’s going on.⁠

When it feels like there’s too much going on around me to focus, family sickness, community needs, taxes to file, and the never ending house care, it’s easy to wish I could simply not care.  ⁠

When those times come my guest Amy Carroll would ask me - "do you run to the throne or do you run to the phone?"⁠ ⁠

Often we turn to someone to deal or we turn to something to dull before we turn to God.⁠ ⁠

Listen in and Amy will give us a simple thing to do when we don't want to face bad emotions.

LINKS:

Amy's Books

Grit'n'Grace Podcast

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Amy Carroll cf497939-7415-4635-9858-8aba8d9ac26b Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:30:00 -0400 2625 pain,emotions,purpose,numb,spiritualgameplan 2 135 false Finding Hope And Healing As An Adult Child Of Divorce Have a question? Click Here?

Divorce is a very hard and raw topic, especially in the Christian circle.

It is a situation that dissolves and divides and leaves those who go through it alone feeling forsaken.

Even if it is called amicable, there is destruction that needs to be addressed.

My guest Sarah Geringer knows the pain all too well and has turned her hurt into a ministry of healing.

Sarah says, “A child has their own grief journey that they have to go through after a divorce. We need help in the language of grieving.”

In this episode she will share her experience as a child of divorce and the effects that has had on her adult life as well.

She has turned her hurt into a ministry to help others find healing. She wants us to look to God’s word for answers instead of turning from God.

If you are an adult child of divorce, are divorced yourself or have divorce in your extended family, this episode will help to give you comfort and understanding.

Mentioned Links:

Connect With Sarah

Dr. Henry Cloud

Sacred Rest - Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Divorce is a very hard and raw topic, especially in the Christian circle.

It is a situation that dissolves and divides and leaves those who go through it alone feeling forsaken.

Even if it is called amicable, there is destruction that needs to be addressed.

My guest Sarah Geringer knows the pain all too well and has turned her hurt into a ministry of healing.

Sarah says, “A child has their own grief journey that they have to go through after a divorce. We need help in the language of grieving.”

In this episode she will share her experience as a child of divorce and the effects that has had on her adult life as well.

She has turned her hurt into a ministry to help others find healing. She wants us to look to God’s word for answers instead of turning from God.

If you are an adult child of divorce, are divorced yourself or have divorce in your extended family, this episode will help to give you comfort and understanding.

Mentioned Links:

Connect With Sarah

Dr. Henry Cloud

Sacred Rest - Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Sarah Geringer 5a978c43-0a35-4218-a313-94bc855c6e3c Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:30:00 -0400 3563 Divorce,purpose,relevant,gameplan,spiritualgameplan,adultchildrenofdivorce 2 133 false How To Care For Our Bodies So We Are Able To Do What We Are Called To Do Have a question? Click Here?

Our body does have a purpose, but it is not so that it can look a certain way.

In this episode, fitness trainer and coach Amy Connell will help you find grace in your health. She will also share how the change toward graceful health began when God told her:

“You are thinking more about the food you are going to eat and your exercise than you are thinking about Me!”

Graced Health Podcast

Squat Free Strong Legs

Enjoy Shame Free Health By Breaking These 8 Rules

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Our body does have a purpose, but it is not so that it can look a certain way.

In this episode, fitness trainer and coach Amy Connell will help you find grace in your health. She will also share how the change toward graceful health began when God told her:

“You are thinking more about the food you are going to eat and your exercise than you are thinking about Me!”

Graced Health Podcast

Squat Free Strong Legs

Enjoy Shame Free Health By Breaking These 8 Rules

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Amy Connell e34462e4-12c0-4190-9dde-54035d655558 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:30:00 -0400 2522 health,body,grace,BMI,purpose,gameplan,spiritualgameplan 2 132 false A Kairos Moment Is When God Moves How We Respond Can Change Everything Have a question? Click Here?

How do you identify when God is on the move and what is a Kairos moment?

A kairos moment occurs when God moves, we respond and everything changes. When the  Holy Spirit is present and moving in a person, a situation, or a group to accomplish specific work for the glory of God.

In this episode I will talking with Julie Holmquist, the host of Kairos Moments Podcast. She will share a moment when she was the recipient of a kairos moment herself.

Julie will remind you that:

• Looking at your history with God will give you the confidence to obey His calling
• We can not put on someone else’s armor
• We can not walk in someone else’s anointing.
• Our calling is right in front of us

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

How do you identify when God is on the move and what is a Kairos moment?

A kairos moment occurs when God moves, we respond and everything changes. When the  Holy Spirit is present and moving in a person, a situation, or a group to accomplish specific work for the glory of God.

In this episode I will talking with Julie Holmquist, the host of Kairos Moments Podcast. She will share a moment when she was the recipient of a kairos moment herself.

Julie will remind you that:

• Looking at your history with God will give you the confidence to obey His calling
• We can not put on someone else’s armor
• We can not walk in someone else’s anointing.
• Our calling is right in front of us

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Julie Holmquist e8a2ab43-09c3-45eb-961c-87e0ea4cc52b Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:30:00 -0400 2002 purpose,kairos,spiritualgameplan,kairosmoments,godmoves 2 131 false Does Your Perfectly Planned Life Meet Your Own Expectations? Have a question? Click Here?

What do we do when the plans we have don't meet our own expectations?

When things are shaken and fall apart?

When disappointments that we face break our hearts? 

Do we try to put everything back the way it was so no none can see, or do we take the time to rearrange - remodel?

Kristie Christie and I will talk about when our perfectly planned lives don’t match our realities. When real life disappoints us and interrupts our plans, often our desire to take control gets in the way of the abundant life Jesus invites us into. We set up plans and arrange our lives to achieve maximum comfort, but when those plans don’t turn out and what we have arranged is shaken, we have an opportunity for God to do some remodeling.

Kristie shares her answer to 'when our Barbie Dreamhouse endures an earthquake.'

Mentioned in Podcast: Compassion International

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What do we do when the plans we have don't meet our own expectations?

When things are shaken and fall apart?

When disappointments that we face break our hearts? 

Do we try to put everything back the way it was so no none can see, or do we take the time to rearrange - remodel?

Kristie Christie and I will talk about when our perfectly planned lives don’t match our realities. When real life disappoints us and interrupts our plans, often our desire to take control gets in the way of the abundant life Jesus invites us into. We set up plans and arrange our lives to achieve maximum comfort, but when those plans don’t turn out and what we have arranged is shaken, we have an opportunity for God to do some remodeling.

Kristie shares her answer to 'when our Barbie Dreamhouse endures an earthquake.'

Mentioned in Podcast: Compassion International

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Kristie Christie 6d9e1471-25b7-4ecb-9139-fa63ff0c765a Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:55:04 -0500 2234 community,compassion,purpose,perfection,spiritualgameplan 2 130 false The Freedom To Be Who You Are By Letting Go Of Who You Are Not Have a question? Click Here?

God has a mission for you and has prepared people for you to impact – but that can only truly be lived out by letting go of who you are not.

My guest, Avery Forrest, has had the same struggle. When she heard a message on being ok with who you are not, it opened her eyes to how much time she had wasted trying to live out her calling in the way that God had given someone else to live out theirs. 

Our identity in Christ is so complex and you can find such freedom when you are good with you!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

God has a mission for you and has prepared people for you to impact – but that can only truly be lived out by letting go of who you are not.

My guest, Avery Forrest, has had the same struggle. When she heard a message on being ok with who you are not, it opened her eyes to how much time she had wasted trying to live out her calling in the way that God had given someone else to live out theirs. 

Our identity in Christ is so complex and you can find such freedom when you are good with you!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher c78a640f-30f3-49a5-a2ac-c912a1c126a6 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 04:30:00 -0500 2425 freedom,purpose,lettinggo,beyourself 2 129 false How To Trade Your Fear Of The Future For Joy In The Present Have a question? Click Here?

Many women live with anticipation—but also great anxiety—about what the future may bring. So they work hard to stay one step ahead of their worst-case scenarios.

While they’re focused on arranging a secure tomorrow, their fear strangles the peace, joy, and purpose from today.

With the Proverbs 31 woman as a guide, Katy McCown takes readers on a five-week journey to discover how to find security in God’s plans and confidence in His control.

Katy will share 5 principles that she uses as tools to help her with the fears that try to strangle her peace.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Many women live with anticipation—but also great anxiety—about what the future may bring. So they work hard to stay one step ahead of their worst-case scenarios.

While they’re focused on arranging a secure tomorrow, their fear strangles the peace, joy, and purpose from today.

With the Proverbs 31 woman as a guide, Katy McCown takes readers on a five-week journey to discover how to find security in God’s plans and confidence in His control.

Katy will share 5 principles that she uses as tools to help her with the fears that try to strangle her peace.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Katy McCown aae1f0da-07c2-436e-a828-aed8da70ec91 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 04:30:00 -0500 2798 Hope,fear,anxiety,purpose,proverbs31woman,spiritualgameplan 2 128 false Positioning Ourselves To Be Women God Can Bless with Sharon Norris Elliott Have a question? Click Here?

Being a woman God can bless is a desire that my guest Sharon Norris Elliott wants to empower us to be. She explains that we are definitely bless-able, but often we take ourselves out of alignment with God's blessings. In this episode Sharon will share the message from her book A Woman God Can Bless and explore your identification with or participation in based on Ephesians 4:17-32.

What To Take Put On & What To Take Off

• Speaking edifying words vs. corrupt communication 
• Truth-telling vs. lying
• Exercising restraint vs. anger

I know you will be blessed by Sharon's down to earth advice, humor and huge heart as she challenges us to invite the Holy Spirit into the circle as we have the hard conversations. To be willing to abandon everything that does not line up with the Truth of God’s word.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Being a woman God can bless is a desire that my guest Sharon Norris Elliott wants to empower us to be. She explains that we are definitely bless-able, but often we take ourselves out of alignment with God's blessings. In this episode Sharon will share the message from her book A Woman God Can Bless and explore your identification with or participation in based on Ephesians 4:17-32.

What To Take Put On & What To Take Off

• Speaking edifying words vs. corrupt communication 
• Truth-telling vs. lying
• Exercising restraint vs. anger

I know you will be blessed by Sharon's down to earth advice, humor and huge heart as she challenges us to invite the Holy Spirit into the circle as we have the hard conversations. To be willing to abandon everything that does not line up with the Truth of God’s word.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Sharon Norris Elliott c6edb30d-74d0-4746-b52c-19b2b9fe95f6 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 2144 Ephesians,bless,spiritualgameplan,womangodcanbless 2 127 false How To Live To The Full Right Where You Are - Even When Life Falls Apart Have a question? Click Here?

After losing both her mother and sister to cancer and then receiving a diagnosis herself, Niki Hardy learned that it is possible to find hope, peace, trust, joy, and even laughter in the midst of it all. She learned she could thrive, not just survive. 

Through her journey she has developed 7 practices to help her get through the days. 

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲:

• The 7 practices to help you thrive - I focus on one of them

                        The Practice of Gratitude.

• How to Flip the Script
• Why we hold on to suffering even though it destroy's our soul

Buy The Book: Breathe Again - How To Live Well When Life Falls Apart

Connect With Niki

Get The Freebies

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

After losing both her mother and sister to cancer and then receiving a diagnosis herself, Niki Hardy learned that it is possible to find hope, peace, trust, joy, and even laughter in the midst of it all. She learned she could thrive, not just survive. 

Through her journey she has developed 7 practices to help her get through the days. 

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲:

• The 7 practices to help you thrive - I focus on one of them

                        The Practice of Gratitude.

• How to Flip the Script
• Why we hold on to suffering even though it destroy's our soul

Buy The Book: Breathe Again - How To Live Well When Life Falls Apart

Connect With Niki

Get The Freebies

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Niki Hardy a875e094-6548-4448-b55f-cd5818384dd7 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 2434 life,peace,Survivor,cancer,gameplan,findjoy,spiritualgameplan 2 126 false Restoring The Struggles In A Mother - Daughter Relationship Have a question? Click Here?

The relationship between mothers and daughters is a tricky one. It can be a healthy bond and still have some underlying expectations, misunderstandings and hurts.

In today's episode Blythe Daniel and her mother Dr. Helen McIntosh talk about the hope behind their book:

Mended - Restoring The Hearts Of Mothers and Daughters

Listen in as Blythe and Helen show us how to:

• Where we get it wrong
• How to choose the relationship above your difference of opinion
• Conversation starters to help break the ice
• The three types of forgiveness 
• What to do when reconciliation is not possible

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

The relationship between mothers and daughters is a tricky one. It can be a healthy bond and still have some underlying expectations, misunderstandings and hurts.

In today's episode Blythe Daniel and her mother Dr. Helen McIntosh talk about the hope behind their book:

Mended - Restoring The Hearts Of Mothers and Daughters

Listen in as Blythe and Helen show us how to:

• Where we get it wrong
• How to choose the relationship above your difference of opinion
• Conversation starters to help break the ice
• The three types of forgiveness 
• What to do when reconciliation is not possible

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Blythe Daniel & Dr. Helen McInstoch 43b8ff90-1f7f-4707-bf22-c0998f36dffc Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:19:30 -0500 3244 relationship,mother,restoring,daughter,motherdaughter,mended,gameplan,spiritualgameplan 2 125 false How To Navigate Our Worth As Mothers In The World Of Social Media Have a question? Click Here?

 𝙎𝙤 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝?⁠ ⁠

I decided to ask social media expert Tonya Kubo, who is also a mom.⁠

𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 -

* Do we hold ourselves to the same standards we ask of                       our children?

* Are we basing what we do on how it will look on Social Media, or         do we actually enjoy it

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 -

* We all have a choice to participate or not participate ⁠

𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙤 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙢𝙤𝙢 𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙤𝙢 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙤

Connect With Tonya

How has social media affected the way you measure your value?⁠

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

 𝙎𝙤 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝?⁠ ⁠

I decided to ask social media expert Tonya Kubo, who is also a mom.⁠

𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 -

* Do we hold ourselves to the same standards we ask of                       our children?

* Are we basing what we do on how it will look on Social Media, or         do we actually enjoy it

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 -

* We all have a choice to participate or not participate ⁠

𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙤 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙢𝙤𝙢 𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙤𝙢 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙤

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 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Tonya Kubo e99828f8-7d95-499c-87be-16fd2559797d Tue, 26 Jan 2021 04:30:00 -0500 2713 motherhood,socialmedia,purpose,gameplan,spiritualgameplan 2 124 false How To Go Into The New Year With A Triumphant Posture Have a question? Click Here?

Following 2020 how should our posture be moving forward?

My guest Charity Ellis had the same question -

"In a year that brought us to our knees Lord -what do we do?"

God gave her the best answer,  “We stay here.”

To move forward in a year following 2020 we must remain on our knees.

Today Charity is going to share  -

3 Things We Notice When We Live A Bowed Life

We are saturated with humility 

Miracles erupt!

It leads to resurrection

I know you will be blessed Charity reminds us that bowing is not a giving up of our power - we get to exchange our power for His power!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Following 2020 how should our posture be moving forward?

My guest Charity Ellis had the same question -

"In a year that brought us to our knees Lord -what do we do?"

God gave her the best answer,  “We stay here.”

To move forward in a year following 2020 we must remain on our knees.

Today Charity is going to share  -

3 Things We Notice When We Live A Bowed Life

We are saturated with humility 

Miracles erupt!

It leads to resurrection

I know you will be blessed Charity reminds us that bowing is not a giving up of our power - we get to exchange our power for His power!

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Charity Ellis cb740246-5862-435b-b5bb-63a42453c404 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1851 Plan,bow,Posture,kneel,gameplan,spiritualgameplan 2 123 false It's Time To Exercise Your Prayer Life Have a question? Click Here?

Does your New Year's resolution include  'exercise regularly' and 'pray more'?

Those are always on the top of mine! I have great intentions and really do want my physical and spiritual life to grow stronger, but let's face it the to do lists, family demands and unforeseen events can take my energy away and I am sad to admit, time in prayer.   

Janet knows how hard it is to stick to it, so she combined both of her resolutions and started prayerwalking!

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞:

How her prayer life began 

What are Spiritual Endorphins - How prayer walking changed her outlook

How prayer walking during this political time can help us surrender to His will The importance of a prayer partner

Below is the link to help you find out more about Janet's ministry and her book: PrayerWalk - Becoming a Woman of Prayer, Strength & Discipline 

Janet McHenry

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

Does your New Year's resolution include  'exercise regularly' and 'pray more'?

Those are always on the top of mine! I have great intentions and really do want my physical and spiritual life to grow stronger, but let's face it the to do lists, family demands and unforeseen events can take my energy away and I am sad to admit, time in prayer.   

Janet knows how hard it is to stick to it, so she combined both of her resolutions and started prayerwalking!

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞:

How her prayer life began 

What are Spiritual Endorphins - How prayer walking changed her outlook

How prayer walking during this political time can help us surrender to His will The importance of a prayer partner

Below is the link to help you find out more about Janet's ministry and her book: PrayerWalk - Becoming a Woman of Prayer, Strength & Discipline 

Janet McHenry

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher b449d0cc-0fdb-47b5-844c-cdd2fdb3c5ad Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:55:40 -0500 1906 purpose,spiritualgameplan,prayerwalk,janetmchenry false Why Do You Need A Spiritual Game Plan This Year Have a question? Click Here?

What is a spiritual game plan and why do you need one right now?

A spiritual game plan is having a strategy for when the enemy comes after the very purpose God placed in you.

It is a defensive play, if you will. Fully putting on the armor that we read about in Eph 6 and having a plan that we can call upon.

Why?  Because to fully live out the purpose God has placed in you, you have to understand that: 

God has a plan but the enemy has a plot

His plot is very specific and he goes after the very way God intends to use you.

When your purpose is under attack you can often ask yourself if what you are doing is even relevant.

If you matter, or like I believed for so long,  'I am nothing more than.'

I am passionate about helping you fully embrace that you are exactly who God needs you to be.

This podcast is for women who are in those transitional seasons, or whose plans have been interrupted and believe that their relevance is lost.

Listen in as I share how God helped me understand that I am a lot more than Just A stay at home mom, I am more than just a....

I am a Masterpiece created to do the good things He planned for me long ago! (Eph 2:10)

I would love to have you subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

I would also like to ask if anyone comes to mind that you think would be encouraged by this podcast. If so will you share the link with them.

Listeners like you who share episodes with their friend is how Your Spiritual Game Plan can help others live out the purpose God has placed in them.

You can also reach out to me through my webpage: cherifletcher.com

Subscribe to my email for more personal connections and updates on when I go live or host events.

 Thank you for listening.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

What is a spiritual game plan and why do you need one right now?

A spiritual game plan is having a strategy for when the enemy comes after the very purpose God placed in you.

It is a defensive play, if you will. Fully putting on the armor that we read about in Eph 6 and having a plan that we can call upon.

Why?  Because to fully live out the purpose God has placed in you, you have to understand that: 

God has a plan but the enemy has a plot

His plot is very specific and he goes after the very way God intends to use you.

When your purpose is under attack you can often ask yourself if what you are doing is even relevant.

If you matter, or like I believed for so long,  'I am nothing more than.'

I am passionate about helping you fully embrace that you are exactly who God needs you to be.

This podcast is for women who are in those transitional seasons, or whose plans have been interrupted and believe that their relevance is lost.

Listen in as I share how God helped me understand that I am a lot more than Just A stay at home mom, I am more than just a....

I am a Masterpiece created to do the good things He planned for me long ago! (Eph 2:10)

I would love to have you subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

I would also like to ask if anyone comes to mind that you think would be encouraged by this podcast. If so will you share the link with them.

Listeners like you who share episodes with their friend is how Your Spiritual Game Plan can help others live out the purpose God has placed in them.

You can also reach out to me through my webpage: cherifletcher.com

Subscribe to my email for more personal connections and updates on when I go live or host events.

 Thank you for listening.

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Cheri Fletcher 697e46fe-da5a-4f5f-b52b-bb58c8ae0294 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500 669 purpose,relevance,spiritualgameplan 2 121 false Episode 120 He Is The Yes This Christmas! A Very Bavarian Christmas Have a question? Click Here?

This Christmas is going to look different for all of us and we are heading into another year of uncertainty.  But we serve an intentional God who has always had a plan for us. All we have to do was say YES!

In this episode, Katie Reid will share a similar story with her book, 

𝑨 𝑩𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔.

Holly Noel's life is not turning out as she planned. She finds herself single, in her thirties, back at home, and using her art skills personalizing ornaments. Life was not turning out as she had envisioned.

But God had a plan, one that would bring healing to a family and love to a community as her art reached more people than it ever would have with her plans.

Join Katie and I as she shares how God gave her this story in a time when she herself needed the message. 

Get your own copy and another as a gift to bring hope to your Christmas season.

Christmas can be a season of hope. The songs, TV shows and family stories offer the magic of the season. 

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 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Have a question? Click Here?

This Christmas is going to look different for all of us and we are heading into another year of uncertainty.  But we serve an intentional God who has always had a plan for us. All we have to do was say YES!

In this episode, Katie Reid will share a similar story with her book, 

𝑨 𝑩𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔.

Holly Noel's life is not turning out as she planned. She finds herself single, in her thirties, back at home, and using her art skills personalizing ornaments. Life was not turning out as she had envisioned.

But God had a plan, one that would bring healing to a family and love to a community as her art reached more people than it ever would have with her plans.

Join Katie and I as she shares how God gave her this story in a time when she herself needed the message. 

Get your own copy and another as a gift to bring hope to your Christmas season.

Christmas can be a season of hope. The songs, TV shows and family stories offer the magic of the season. 

8E8nHsJ0WdLrWrgW8oMG

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo]]> Katie M Reid d5355dcf-21f7-43f3-bdad-fca186be6bca Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:30:00 -0500 1813 Christmas,Yes,purpose 1 120 false Episode 119 ~ The Powerful Truth To Learn About Listening with Amy Carroll Have a question? Click Here?