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EPISODE 28 | Identity: Getting to the Heart of Who You Are

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0500

This year, the “What’s the Word?” Podcast is centered on a single word: Identity. As daughters of God, there is so much to discover about who He says we are and what we’re empowered to do. But before we can fully step into that truth, we must lay aside the rose-colored glasses and courageously confront our past. This episode is where that journey begins.

Highlights:

Exploring Identity in 2026
God's Word is our source of truth
From Book: I Am Who God Says I Am: Getting to the Heart of Your Identity
- Chapter 1: You Are Mine
- Identity Crisis
- Kiss of Death
- The Words of Life

Podcast Host: Alicia Terry is author of I Am Who God Says I Am: Getting the Heart of Your Identity (for women) and I Am Who God Says I Am And This is What I Know (for children).

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EPISODE 27 | Thanksgiving – Taking a Proactive Heart Posture to the Goodness of God (Guest: Jannie Gafiuk)

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 02:00:00 -0600

Don’t miss the final episode of our 2025 season! Jannie Gafiuk, Leadership and Talent Development Trainer, joins us to share her heartfelt wisdom and reflections on the meaning of Thanksgiving. You’ll be inspired to nurture a grateful heart in every season and to share God’s goodness generously with those around you.

Highlights:

What does Thanksgiving truly mean?
James 1:17 – Being thankful for the intangible as well as the tangible
Thanksgiving is an active heart posture
My mother taught me to have a grateful heart
Jesus: The ultimate reason for Thanksgiving

Meet Jannie Gafiuk:

Jannie is a dedicated Leadership and Talent Development Trainer with over 30 years of experience in the social services field. Throughout her career, she has honed her expertise in empowering individuals to discover their strengths and unlock their full potential.

Driven by a deep passion for personal growth and development, Jannie creates supportive environments where people are encouraged to thrive and become the best versions of themselves so they can excel in their own lives and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

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Podcast Host Alicia Terry is the founder of Above the Fray Publishing and author of I Am Who God Says I Am: Getting the Heart of Your Identity (for women) and I Am Who God Says I Am And This is What I Know (for children).

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EPISODE 26 | Presence – Recognizing the Holy Spirit in the Christmas Story and Your Life (Guest: Cynthia Ruchti)

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0500

As we approach the Christmas season, set your heart to experience the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Christmas story like never before. In this episode, acclaimed author Cynthia Ruchti invites us to better understand and revere the sacred power of the Holy Spirit during the Advent season. Listen in and discover why the Spirit’s presence in the Christmas story still matters today and every day.

Highlights:

Focusing on God’s Presence
Recognizing the Holy Spirit throughout the Christmas story
The Holy Spirit’s attention to detail in our lives reveal a lot about God’s character
Psalm 15:11– “In Your presence is fullness of joy.”
God comes near so we can meet Him
What is the Holy Spirit known for?

Meet Cynthia Ruchti:

Cynthia is an acclaimed author and speaker with a background in radio production. A sought-after media guest, she has appeared on numerous television, radio, and online platforms. Her writing has earned widespread recognition and multiple awards.

Book: The Spirit of Christmas: Discovering His Presence throughout the Advent Season

Websites: CynthiaRuchti.com, HemmedInHope.com

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EPISODE 25 | Maturity – Taking Boys from Milk to Meat (Guest: Kelda Poynot)

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this month’s episode, award-winning author and mother of three grown sons, Kelda Poynot, joins us to share her insights on raising boys. She emphasizes the importance of elders instilling wisdom and maturity as boys face both victories and vices on their path to becoming honorable men.

Highlights:

Maturity defined
Consequences of living immaturely
Growing in maturity
No longer infants (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Words of wisdom

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Meet Kelda Poynot

Kelda is a name that resonates with inspiration, creativity, and commitment to education and personal growth. As an award-winning author, Kelda captivates readers and serves as a beacon for aspiring writers.

Beyond her literary accolades, Kelda is an educator and homeschool consultant whose innovative approaches to learning have transformed the educational experiences of countless students. Her passion for education extends beyond the traditional classroom setting, as she actively engages with individuals through their personal and creative endeavors as a life and writing coach.

Website: https://www.keldalaingpoynot.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keldapoynotauthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keldap

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keldapoynot

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EPISODE 24 | Light – Shining Your God Color (Guest: JoDitt Williams)

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0500

In this month's episode, JoDitt Williams, graphic designer and lettering artist, gives listeners a unique biblical perspective on becoming light bearers.

Highlights:

Revelation of light
Being bearers of Jesus' light
Matthew 5:14-16 - Bringing out God colors in the world
Shine your light on others
Bring out your unique God color to be a blessing

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Meet JoDitt Williams

JoDitt Williams is on a mission to inspire and empower women to brighten the world and live a more fruitful life. With a passion for helping others develop a deeper connection with God, JoDitt guides women to hear God's voice and delight in the Word of God, through the power of pretty and creativity.

With years of experience hosting Bible studies and teaching workshops, homeschooling her children, and serving on the prayer team at her local church, JoDitt brings a wealth of wisdom to her work. Her licensed artwork, best-selling books, digital library of printables & tutorials, along with her Fruitful Creativity Community serve as a wellspring of guidance for those seeking to grow in faith and creativity.

Website: https://joditt.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoDittW

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodittw

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jodittw

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EPISODE 23 | Power – God's Strength Found in the Details of Life (Guest: Mysty Pfeffer)

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 21:00:00 -0500

God's strength is revealed not only throughout the pages of Scripture but also in the everyday happenings around us. From the healing properties of the foods He created to the restoration of broken relationships, God's power is always on display if we take the time look. In this episode, Mysty Pfeffer, a registered nurse and health and wellness coach, shares an inspiring testimony of how God’s healing and restorative power is present in the ordinary moments of life.

Highlights:

A love for God's power
Biblical vs. Cultural Power
Romans 1:19-20: God's eternal power and divine nature are clearly seen
2 Kings 6:15-17: Ask God to open your eyes to witness His power
Give room for the power of God to heal broken relationships
"The beauty of becoming a child of God is the gift of the Holy Spirit who imparts power."

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Meet Mysty Pfeffer

Mysty is a faith-based RN health and wellness coach who loves to share easy ways to live the abundant life God calls us to live. She is a registered nurse,wife, mother, writer, and podcaster. When she is not serving her clients and church, you’ll find her developing recipes from her garden, or facilitating bible study.

Website: https://mystypfeffer.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mystypfeffer

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Mystypfefferwellnes

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EPISODE 22 | Grace – Made Whole by God’s Unmerited Favor (Guest: Sophia Rose De La O)

Mon, 05 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, certified personal development coach and Christian counselor Sophia Rose opens up about her powerful journey from a life weighed down by shame, striving, and fear to one transformed by the boundless grace, love, and forgiveness of God. Tune in and be encouraged as she shares how God’s grace can rewrite your story too.

Highlights:

Grace is found in God’s compassion and generosity
What grace looks like as a prodigal daughter
Romans 11:6 – Grace is freely given, not earned or deserved.
A life transformed by trusting God
“I don’t have to be perfect to be worthy.”
Free from shame, striving and fear
God’s grace is sufficient for us in all things

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Meet Sophia Rose De La O

Sophia Rose is a human potential specialist who offers God-centered coaching and serves as a personal success mentor. She is currently collaborating with a group of teachers on a project designed to support parents and children in helping young people achieve more positive outcomes in life. In addition, she is working on her first book, a personal development guide for beginners. Sophia Rose is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and is committed to using the gifts God has given her to serve humanity.

Email: sophiarose(at)post.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successwithsophiarose

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EPISODE 21 | Rest – A Blessing for Your Soul (Guest: Jessica Poché)

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0500

Jessica Poché is deeply passionate about both God and people, a passion that shines through in her teaching of the Word, her leadership in worship, and her dedication to empowering others to discover the beauty of God's nature and the unique purpose He has designed for each individual. Experience this passion firsthand as she shares her Biblical wisdom on the concept of rest.

Highlights:

What’s the difference between the world’s view and Biblical view of rest?
Stress tests your rest
Matthew 11:28-29: Finding rest for you soul
True Rest: Let God replace anxiety and overwhelm with joy, peace, and thanksgiving
You’re not called to carry someone else’s assignment. It’s okay to say no.
God gives you rest at every turn so you can be free

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Meet Jessica Poché

Jessica and her husband are the founders of Bold for Christ Production (B4C Productions), a theatrical platform producing faith-based plays, short films and artistic services such as acting lessons, piano lessons, vocal training, writing workshops, headshots, videography and photography. Jessica is also the founder of jHEIS Place, an events platform and podcast dedicated to inspiring and empowering others.

Books: 1 ½ Years and Praying for My Husband: Head to Heels

Website: https://www.b4cprod.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jepoche

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jHEISplace

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EPISODE 20 | Identity – God's View of You (Guest: Ushirika Johnson)

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0500

Back for a second time, Ushirika Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor, joins me to explore how emotional healing is essential for embracing your true identity as God's daughter.

In this special episode, we're also excited to announce the launch of Getting to I Am, a transformative five-week online workshop designed to help women embrace their God-given identity. The workshop kicks off on April 16th, with registration open until April 9th. Be sure to click the link above for all the details!

To catch Ushirika's first appearance on What's the Word?, check out Episode 15 of this podcast.

Highlights:

Confront the Issues That Keep You Stuck in a Life That's Not Yours
Hiding Doesn't Heal
It May Be Scary, But There Is Nothing to Fear
God Gave You a Spirit of Power, Love, and a Sound Mind (2 Timothy 1:7)
Walk in Community and Step Into Freedom

Ushirika and I interviewed one another and you can view those video clips on YouTube. Go to @abovethefraypublishing to watch them.

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EPISODE 19 | Faith – Trusting the Heart of God (Guest: April Dawn White)

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0600

Although she is no longer a medical pharmacist, Dr. April Dawn White now considers herself a spiritual pharmacist, dispensing hope to those in need. Listen as she shares candidly about how she learned to trust God during the times when both her faith and health were put to the test.

Highlights:

Faith is built by daily surrendering your will
Isaiah 48:10–Faith is forged in the furnace of suffering
Challenges to living by faith
God hears and sees you
2 Corinthians 5:7–Walking by faith even when you don’t know what God is doing behind the scenes to work things out on your behalf
How you respond to God and circumstances matter

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Meet April Dawn White:

April is an award-winning author, speaker, book coach, and former pharmacist. She is a wife of 26 years and mom to two young adult children. April is a rare illness warrior, and she draws strength daily with Jesus, coffee, and afternoon naps. Through her YouTube devotions, blogs, and coaching, April helps Christian women to build resilient faith for a messed-up world. Within the pages of her book, Destination Hope A Travel Companion When Life Falls Apart, comes a sisterhood, a bond that is formed only through the mutual understanding of loss and the need to find hope in hard times.

Book: Destination Hope: A Travel Companion When Life Falls Apart

Website: https://www.aprildawnwhite.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@authoraprildawnwhite

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAprilDawnWhite

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/april.dawn.white

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18 | 2024 Year in Review

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600

The inaugural season of What's the Word? has come to a successful close, and it's only fitting to celebrate the words and the guests that made 2024 such a memorable year. Enjoy this special episode!

Episodes & Start Times
Click on the words in bold to be taken to the full podcast.

Episodes 2 & 3: Transformed (1:16)
Episode 4: Grateful (4:51)
Episode 5: Unfaithful (6:45)
Episode 6: Love (10:38)
Episode 7: Forgiveness (12:49)
Episode 8: Faithful (17:26)
Episode 9: Unforgiveness (20:44)
Episode 10: Justified (25:03)
Episode 11: Healed (29:00)
Episode 12: Redemption (31:49)
Episode 13: Create (35:47)
Episode 14: Life (38:53)
Episode 15: Hope (42:09)
Episode 16: Peace (44:03)
Episode 17: Wholeness (46:56)

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17 | Wholeness – You Are Enough in Christ (Guest: Alicia Perkins)

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Alicia Perkins joins us in this episode to teach and encourage us about living in wholeness. You will learn from this executive leadership coach and Pastor’s wife what wholeness is and what it is not. You’ll also come to understand that there’s no need to strive for something you already have. The key to wholeness is to align your thinking with what the Word of God says.

Highlights:

The pitfalls of striving to feel complete
Identity & Wholeness: The lens by which you view yourself
Get out of survival mode to find rest
John 15:4-5: Embracing the secret of the vine
Being okay if you can't do it all
Wholeness is about having a real relationship with Christ
Christ makes us whole

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Meet Alicia Perkins:

Alicia is an executive leadership coach, speaker, and trusted partner to ambitious women leaders who desire to lead with purpose. With over a decade of experience in HR and talent development, Alicia specializes in empowering women to not only thrive in executive roles but also transform their organizations, communities, and personal lives, aligning their leadership journey with their core values.

Her approach blends practical leadership strategies with personal growth, guiding women to step confidently into positions of influence without compromising who they are. When she’s not serving in her business, she’s serving in ministry as a Pastor’s wife and homeschooling her little one.

Website: https://iamaliciaperkins.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamaliciaperkins

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-perkins

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16 | Peace – Abiding in the Presence and Favor of God (Guest: Kratai Albert)

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0500

Kratai Albert grew up in a Buddhist household, but at the age of 10, she had a supernatural experience with Jesus and knew she belonged to Him. Her journey in growing in Christ took some unconventional and stressful turns, but through it all Kratai (pronounced: Ka-tye) discovered the peace that can only be found in trusting God. Listen and be encouraged by her story.

Highlights:

Peace Defined: Comparing the worldly and Biblical perspectives
Discovering peace in the most unlikely of places
When life gives you lemons and you make lemonade, peace sweetens it.
God's Word brings peace: Proverbs 3:5 & Psalm 23
Living in peace that the world can't give

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Meet Kratai Albert:

Kratai is the owner of Natural Wellness Center, a natural health retailer in Round Rock, Texas. Her life and career has revolved around health and fitness for nearly three decades.

Today, Kratai is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is on track to complete a Biblical Naturopathic Doctor program later this year. Her passion is centered around women’s health. Kratai lives in Austin, Texas with her husband of 23 years. The two have a beautiful and thriving daughter in college.

Website: https://www.strengthandwellness.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwcstrengthandwellness

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15 | Hope – Trusting in the Character of God (Guest: Ushirika Johnson)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Have you ever struggled with feelings of hopelessness? Most, if not all, of us have at some point in our lives. With personal stories and a Biblical foundation, Licensed Professional Counselor Ushirika Johnson helps us understand what hope is and the keys for restoring it when it seems lost.

Highlights:

Understanding the difference between Biblical and worldly hope
Learning to see hope in the details of life
Overcoming hopelessness
- Perfectionism: Moving past childhood setbacks
- Marriage: Learning to do conflict well
The posture of hope: Romans 4:18-25 and Jeremiah 29:11
Hope and the character of God

“To overcome hopelessness you have to know Christ. And the only way to know Christ is to get to know Him through the Word of God.” –Ushirika Johnson

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Meet Ushirika Johnson:

Ushirika is a certified facilitator, conference speaker, and Licensed Professional Counselor. She is passionate about helping engaged and married women become healed and whole so they can be well-balanced and available for themselves as well as for their husbands and children. To learn more about Ushirika, visit ushirikajohnson.me.

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Host Alicia Terry is the founder of Above the Fray Publishing and author of I Am Who God Says I Am: Getting the Heart of Your Identity (for women) and I Am Who God Says I Am And This is What I Know (for children).

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14 | Life – Leaning on Christ in Every Circumstance (Guest: LaQuinta Pollard)

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Life happens—the good, the bad, and the ugly. How does one answer the demands of life without losing themselves in the process? LaQuinta Pollard found that a loving community, honesty with herself, and transparency with others are the things that are helping her to lean more into Christ and to live by the beat of His drum and not that of someone else.

Highlights:

Life is a daily unveiling
What happens when life overwhelms you and throws you off your game?
Conditioning people with your “yes”
Finding the courage to establish balance and boundaries
“I’m struggling. Father, show me the good in all things.” (Romans 8:28)
Celebrating resilience over strength
Words of Wisdom: “Life is meant to be lived in relationship. Embrace it as it is.”

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Meet LaQuinta Pollard:

LaQuinta is a multifaceted individual. She is a minister, missionary, singer, songwriter, recording artist, author, teacher, and speaker. Her life’s journey is a testament to her ability to connect with, encourage, and serve those she meets.

LaQuinta’s heart beats for global missions. Over the past decade, she’s served with various international service organizations as a Children’s Education Coordinator as well as a Community Development Partner in Zambia, Myanmar, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic.

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13 | Create – Reflecting God's Nature (Guest: Alicia Terry)

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Alicia Terry is a creator. In this episode, she answers questions from friends about what it means to create, how it’s helped to refine her Christian walk, the spiritual challenges she faced in the creative process, and more.

Highlights:

Finding joy in the process
Genesis 1:1, 27 – Becoming a reflection of our Maker
We are all born to create
Overcoming the challenges that come with creating
Create with God for the best outcomes

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Meet Alicia Terry:

Alicia is a communicator who loves hearing and reading good stories, as well as creating and sharing them.

As founder of Above the Fray Publishing, she uses the business to produce and publish her work, which includes the books I Am Who God Says I Am: Getting the Heart of Your Identity (for women) and I Am Who God Says I Am And This is What I Know (for children).

Her 30+ years working in public relations, media relations, marketing communications, program development, and as a leadership curriculum developer and trainer have been integral to preparing me for this wonderfully unexpected chapter in her life.

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12 | Redemption–The Saving Grace of God to Transform Your Life (Guest: Dr. Darlene Ephriam)

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Dr. Darlene Ephriam’s life went from rejection to rehabilitation and ultimately to redemption more than 30 years ago. What could have easily been a life of substance abuse and broken relationships became so much more. By accepting the finished work of Christ, “Dr. E” experienced redemption in her life, her marriage, and in her relationship with her children. Listen, and let her story be an encouragement to you.

Highlights:

Isaiah 44:22 – Offenses and sins swept away
Struggling to accept the redeeming work of Christ
The process of being made whole
Getting my joy, laughter, and family back
Extending grace to myself regardless of the past

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Meet Dr. Darlene Ephriam:

Married 47 years to Minister Ray Ephriam, Dr. E and her husband are ministers at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. The two are also founders of Temple Restoration Ministries, a women’s day retreat. Dr. E loves sharing with others how God restored her while in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility more than three decades ago. It was there that a young counselor led her to Christ, and from that point on she promised the Lord that she would do His work.

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11 | Healed: Trusting God for Healing (Guest: Jennifer Elwood)

Wed, 01 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Receiving healing is not always the easiest thing to obtain. Doubt in your mind and even in the minds of others makes it a challenge. So, how do you move beyond doubt to trust God for healing? Faith and understanding the power of the “word” are good places to start. In this episode Jennifer Elwood walks us through a Greek and Hebrew study of the word healed and encourages listeners to seek God and believe Him for their healing like she did.

Highlights:

It’s personal. Seeking to be healed and restored.
Get a deeper revelation of the word by studying it.
Trusting God is the first step to healing (Proverbs 3:5-8).
Healing is a partnership with God.
Overcome doubt by surrounding yourself with belief.

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Meet Jennifer Elwood:

Jennifer hosts the Refuge Podcast and Bible Study Community where women cultivate their faith in the shelter of God’s Word. This Yakima, WA resident is a lover of Jesus, wife of Tom, mom of three, and bonus mom and grandma. She’s a travel fanatic, coffee addict, and enjoys nerding out on Biblical context when studying the Bible. Going to Israel for the first time in 2015 sparked her desire to write and she has not stopped since. She’s the author of Counting Up to Christmas: Twenty-Four Gifts from the Gospel of Luke and Counting Up to Christmas: The Companion Cookbook.

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Book: Counting Up to Christmas: Twenty-Four Gifts from the Gospel of Luke
Book: Counting Up to Christmas: The Companion Cookbook.

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10 | Justified – How to be in Right Standing with God (Guest: Cindy Rudin)

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0500

Sharing from her Jewish and Christian background, hear what Cindy Rudin has to say about becoming justified and forgiven, and the things she learned about herself and Jesus along the way. (Note: For more about the law, Jesus, and faith which are discussed in this episode, read Galatians 3 in the New Testament. I got a lot out of reading it from The Passion Translation because of its plain language, but use the version you like most.)

Highlights:

Justified by the law or through Jesus
What does it mean to be justified from a biblical perspective?
You still have to do your part
Make yourself happy in the Lord
“It’s just as if I never sinned.”

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Meet Cindy:

Cindy is a retired educator. She attends Shoreline Church in Austin, Texas where she has been a member for more than twenty years. Cindy serves within the church as a prayer intercessor and has a particular interest in healing through prayer and the laying on of hands. She can be contacted at rappielu(at)gmail.com.

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9 | Unforgiveness – A Slave Master No More (Guest: Dr. Lisa Dorsey)

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0600

Unforgiveness is damaging to our minds, bodies, souls, and spirits. To get free from this terrible taskmaster, we have to get back to the Word and see what God has to say about it. There’s freedom in forgiveness and Dr. Lisa Dorsey shares with listeners how to possess both.

Highlights:

The problem with unforgiveness
The power and process of forgiveness
Forgive always. Reconcile when it’s safe and healthy to do so.
Unforgiveness doesn’t have to be your slave master
Made in His image: The DNA of God enables you to forgive

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Meet Dr. Lisa:

Dr. Lisa Dorsey has fifty years of combined experience in business and ministry. She holds a doctorate in Public Administration and a Ph.D. in Theology. For more than 20 years she has served in ministry as a pastor alongside her husband. Her debut novel Petra: An Unbroken Legacy will be released in May 2024. Dr. Lisa currently resides in Southern California with her husband and has four children, one daughter-in-law, and four adorable grandchildren.

Website: www.drlisadorsey.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlisadorsey
Book: Petra: Petra: An Unbroken Legacy

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8 | Faithful – God Picks Up the Scattered Pieces (Guest: Jackie Edwards)

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0600

To know the faithfulness of God is to experience Him during the highs and lows of life. Hear Jackie Edwards explain how her understanding of the word “faithful” was tested and how she was able to overcome some very trying times, and why, today, she can confidently tell you, “Don’t give up on God.”

Highlights:

Isaiah 25:1–“Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.”
Faithful in death
Faithful in finances
Faithful in marriage: God reveals to redeem
A prayer for the people

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Meet Jackie:

JJackie and her husband, Nate, have been married for 25 years and have two adult children. They are members of Celebration Church in Georgetown, Texas, where Jackie serves as a small group leader for the women’s Freedom Small Group.

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7 | Forgiveness – Wanting More and Getting More (Guest: Sherry Kleinert)

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0600

What is it like to forgive someone in words only but not with the heart? Has it ever happened to you? It happened to Sherry Kleinert, and she decided to do something about it. Let her story be the catalyst you need to forgive.

Highlights:

Healing strained relationships
Traveling down the road to forgiveness
Wanting more and getting more
Forgiving yourself

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Meet Sherry Kleinert:

Sherry Kleinert is a native Austinite, who currently works in the nation's first micro-home community for the homeless, Community First Village. For over 20 years, Sherry has worked in some of the largest non-profits in Austin. Whether it was managing programs at the Central Texas Food Bank or working with victims of domestic violence at SAFE Alliance, she enjoys serving her community and spends her leisure time swimming in the natural springs of Central Texas. She is an active member of her church, St. John’s United Methodist and serves there as a member of their hospitality team.

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6 | Love – 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a: What Love Does and Doesn't’ Do (Guest: Annie Weber)

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600

What is real love? Annie Weber shares with listeners what she discovered about it. Learn how this revelation is shaping her life and influencing her relationships for the better, and how the same can be true for you.

Highlights:

Love as defined by the world
Love as defined by the Word
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a: What love does and doesn't’ do
Your Calling: Letting love light the way

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Meet Annie:

Author Annie Weber is known for her bold and uncompromising approach to sharing God's Word. She lives with a keen awareness of how the truth of Scripture has led her to put her faith in Christ. Wife to Bryan and mom to Lucy, Luke, Lily, and Levi, Annie is a wellness enthusiast and adventure seeker. Her hobbies include beach time, fitness, photography, snorkeling, hosting parties, making people laugh, and exercising her social skills.

Website: https://astoundingtruths.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astounding.truths
Book: Astounding Truths of the Bible

5 | Unfaithful – Breaking Covenant: Caught in Spiritual Adultery (Guest: Michelle Layer Rahal)

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0600

The word unfaithful is not a pleasant one, and it doesn’t travel alone. Once discovered, pain, hurt, anger, sadness, and even destruction often become its journey companions. In view of this, Michelle Layer Rahal helps us understand the full impact of this word and how to break free from its mental and emotional prison, to live a rich and full life beyond the betrayal.

Highlights:

Defining the word unfaithful
It’s destructive, violent, and treacherous
Breaking Covenant: Caught in spiritual adultery
Personal Story: Moving from unfaithful to forgiveness and freedom
Assess how you live in the light of what God thinks, not what people think

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About Michelle:

Michelle Layer Rahal is the award-winning author of STRAINING FORWARD: One Woman’s Journey from Oppression to Redemption in the Wake of the Vietnam War and ARE YOU LISTENING? A Guide to Recognizing and Responding to God’s Voice. She is a former radio news reporter and educator, who now enjoys leading Bible studies, coaching aspiring authors toward publication, and singing worship songs at the top of her lungs. When not in front of the computer, Michelle can usually be found in the kitchen preparing a gourmet meal for friends and family. She lives in Virginia with her husband and blogs about God’s tangible presence.

Website: https://www.michellelayerrahal.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellelayerrahal
Books: Are You Listening? | Straining Forward

4 | Grateful – Learning to be Grateful in All Things (Guest: Heather Robinson)

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0600

It’s easy to have an attitude of gratitude when things are going well, but what happens when things are not? Heather Robinsion, M.ed, shares what the word grateful truly means as well as the importance of having a grateful heart no matter what life throws at you.

Highlights:

We’re not excused from being grateful
Defining the word grateful: “...can’t apply that which I don’t understand.”
Psalms 34:8 – where good and grateful meet
Gratitude for being in the safest place
Great and Small: Learning to be grateful in all things

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Meet Heather:

Heather is the wife of Minister Christopher Robinson. Propelled by a mission to inspire others to reclaim their power, rediscover their voices, and embrace their destinies, she is the driving force behind Anointed2Write LLC, a publishing company, headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania. She holds a bachelor's degree in African-American Studies from Temple University, a master's in Early Childhood Education from Grand Canyon University, and 15 post-graduate credits in Education from Gwynedd Mercy College.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anointed_2_write
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anointed2write
Books: To Wholeness from Brokenness | Words of Reflection | A Season of Pressing

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3 | Transformed (Part 2) – Is Transformation a Finished Work or Ongoing? (Guest: Antoinette Riley)

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0600

Transformation is a process. It can be a challenging experience, but one well worth the ups and downs to discover the person God is fashioning you to be. In this two-part episode, Antoinette Riley shares her understanding, struggles and victories of being transformed by God.

Highlights:

It’s a love thing
Having your mind renewed
God will complete the work
Patience comes in when arrogance moves out
A relationship that transforms you into the image of Christ

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Meet Antoinette:

Antoinette is a married homemaker, mother of 3 adult children with one granddaughter. She is a native Texan who graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's degree in Communications. Antoinette worked in the media department at Austin Community Television (ACTV) where she hosted and produced the television program “Lifting America’s Blind Spot”. She currently enjoys purchasing and restoring homes to lease in the Austin, Texas area.

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2 | Transformed (Part 1) – Is Transformation a Finished Work or Ongoing? (Guest: Antoinette Riley)

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Transformation, even though it can be a challenging experience, its ups and downs are necessary to discover the person God is fashioning you to be. In this two-part episode, Antoinette Riley shares her understanding, struggles and victories of being transformed by God.

Highlights:

An Analogy: You can be transformed by the Bible or biscuits
Is transformation a finished work like salvation?
Growing Pains: Being transformed in the workplace and at home
Discovering you can’t do it in your own strength
Judgment dies the moment you recognize you’re the same type of dust as everyone else

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Meet Antoinette:

Antoinette is a married homemaker, mother of three adult children with one granddaughter. She is a native Texan, who graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's degree in Communications. Antoinette worked in the media department at Austin Community Television (ACTV), where she hosted and produced the television program “Lifting America’s Blind Spot.” She currently enjoys purchasing and restoring homes to lease in the Austin area in Texas.

1 | What is “What’s the Word?”

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Glad you asked. Think of “What’s the Word” as your spiritual growth travel companion. It’s a unique podcast where we examine a single word taken from the Bible in order to understand both more clearly.

With each monthly episode, you can expect Scripture searches, definition-deep dives, thought-provoking questions, and candid guest conversations to better understand and apply God’s Word to your everyday living.

Highlights:

No one likes being misunderstood
The importance of clarity and context
Truth liberates
Benefits of listening to “What’s the Word”
Story: Learning to let the Word be your guide
Get in on the experience

Get acquainted with the show’s host, Alicia Terry.

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