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  <title>His Light In the Darkness</title>

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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shonna discusses the stages of life and how we can't concentrate on one purpose for our lives we've settled on. Opportunities and experiences can change our purpose in life as we travel through different stages of life. Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Shonna discusses the stages of life and how we can&apos;t concentrate on one purpose for our lives we&apos;ve settled on. Opportunities and experiences can change our purpose in life as we travel through different stages of life.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shonna discusses the stages of life and how we can&apos;t concentrate on one purpose for our lives we&apos;ve settled on. Opportunities and experiences can change our purpose in life as we travel through different stages of life.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Don&#39;t Look Back</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shonna talks about when repressed memories creep up, trying to pull you back into the darkness. She talks about how to look forward and how to work through the memories that want to haunt you. Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Shonna talks about when repressed memories creep up, trying to pull you back into the darkness. She talks about how to look forward and how to work through the memories that want to haunt you.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shonna talks about when repressed memories creep up, trying to pull you back into the darkness. She talks about how to look forward and how to work through the memories that want to haunt you.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shonna and Meagan discuss the challenges of dating and when to move on. They discuss that it's ok to be happy with yourself, despite the temptations of continuing a toxic relationship. Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Shonna and Meagan discuss the challenges of dating and when to move on. They discuss that it&apos;s ok to be happy with yourself, despite the temptations of continuing a toxic relationship.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shonna and Meagan discuss the challenges of dating and when to move on. They discuss that it&apos;s ok to be happy with yourself, despite the temptations of continuing a toxic relationship.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Social Trap</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shonna and Meagan discuss the pros and cons of social media. They discuss how it can impact people's lives negatively causing feelings of depression and loneliness. They share how people can combat those feelings trying to find His light in the darkness. Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Shonna and Meagan discuss the pros and cons of social media. They discuss how it can impact people&apos;s lives negatively causing feelings of depression and loneliness. They share how people can combat those feelings trying to find His light in the darkness.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shonna and Meagan discuss the pros and cons of social media. They discuss how it can impact people&apos;s lives negatively causing feelings of depression and loneliness. They share how people can combat those feelings trying to find His light in the darkness.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shonna and Meagan discuss the hot topic of human trafficking. They discuss the importance of being aware of human trafficking, how to go about getting help and how to bring attention to the horror that happens all over the world. Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Shonna and Meagan discuss the hot topic of human trafficking. They discuss the importance of being aware of human trafficking, how to go about getting help and how to bring attention to the horror that happens all over the world.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shonna and Meagan discuss the hot topic of human trafficking. They discuss the importance of being aware of human trafficking, how to go about getting help and how to bring attention to the horror that happens all over the world.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>God Always Shows Up</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shonna and Meagan discuss overcoming sexual, emotional and physical abuse. Shonna shares experiences and how she overcame feelings of guilt and shame which go hand in hand with that abuse. They discuss ways people can search for help and ways they can overcome the scars that are left behind, finding the light in the darkness. Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Shonna and Meagan discuss overcoming sexual, emotional and physical abuse. Shonna shares experiences and how she overcame feelings of guilt and shame which go hand in hand with that abuse. They discuss ways people can search for help and ways they can overcome the scars that are left behind, finding the light in the darkness.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shonna and Meagan discuss overcoming sexual, emotional and physical abuse. Shonna shares experiences and how she overcame feelings of guilt and shame which go hand in hand with that abuse. They discuss ways people can search for help and ways they can overcome the scars that are left behind, finding the light in the darkness.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Sometimes It&#39;s A Blessing</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meagan shares about how she received the diagnosis for her son, a chromosome missing directly related to speech. She talks about the challenges of school and people's interaction as well as her son being labeled as disabled. She shares about the realities of having a son who cannot literally voice his emotions and how she combats the stress of being a single parent to a child that needs her devoted love and attention. Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Meagan shares about how she received the diagnosis for her son, a chromosome missing directly related to speech. She talks about the challenges of school and people&apos;s interaction as well as her son being labeled as disabled. She shares about the realities of having a son who cannot literally voice his emotions and how she combats the stress of being a single parent to a child that needs her devoted love and attention.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meagan shares about how she received the diagnosis for her son, a chromosome missing directly related to speech. She talks about the challenges of school and people&apos;s interaction as well as her son being labeled as disabled. She shares about the realities of having a son who cannot literally voice his emotions and how she combats the stress of being a single parent to a child that needs her devoted love and attention.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Road Not Maintained (Worry)</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Road not maintained! Shonna and her husband Todd talk about worry and how God puts up roadblocks to protect us from things that may harm us or detour us from something bigger and better. They talk about how letting go and trusting God can be the most difficult thing, but God always has your best interests at heart. Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Road not maintained! Shonna and her husband Todd talk about worry and how God puts up roadblocks to protect us from things that may harm us or detour us from something bigger and better. They talk about how letting go and trusting God can be the most difficult thing, but God always has your best interests at heart.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Road not maintained! Shonna and her husband Todd talk about worry and how God puts up roadblocks to protect us from things that may harm us or detour us from something bigger and better. They talk about how letting go and trusting God can be the most difficult thing, but God always has your best interests at heart.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Facing Cancer Special Guest Stacey Dotty</itunes:title>
    <title>Facing Cancer Special Guest Stacey Dotty</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stacey Dotty shares about her experience after finding out she has stage 4 cancer at the age of 27. We talk about how her life has changed since her diagnosis, how she approaches motherhood, how she faces her down days and chemo treatments and how she continues to look at the positive, despite the daily challenges. Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Stacey Dotty shares about her experience after finding out she has stage 4 cancer at the age of 27. We talk about how her life has changed since her diagnosis, how she approaches motherhood, how she faces her down days and chemo treatments and how she continues to look at the positive, despite the daily challenges.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stacey Dotty shares about her experience after finding out she has stage 4 cancer at the age of 27. We talk about how her life has changed since her diagnosis, how she approaches motherhood, how she faces her down days and chemo treatments and how she continues to look at the positive, despite the daily challenges.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591193/support">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Shonna Fontaine</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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