Husband, father and musician, Granger Smith discusses matters of faith, family, music and the outdoors, while spreading messages of integrity, honor, truth, and restoration grounded in a Christian worldview. This podcast is meant to provide light for the seekers, hope for the bleak, fuel for the motivated, encouragement for the steadfast, and restoration for the faithless. We magnifying the message of a story worth sharing, unashamed to tackle the politically incorrect, sensitive, patriotic, ...
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God has placed something unique and powerful inside every woman’s heart and each story is worth telling. By sharing our stories, we create a space for hope, encouragement, and real life application.
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Balancing work, school and your personal life Cover art photo provided by Mink Mingle on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@minkmingle
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Hey there and welcome to Granger Stories! Here I'll be sharing some of my own short stories for your own ear and brain enjoyment. Feel free to leave any messages, positive vibes preferred but I am open to criticism and will take them into account. Hope you enjoy! Over and out.
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I talk about harry potter and all thing nerd and also life here enjoy
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Safer lawn care, naturally. NaturaLawn of America is the leader in organic-based natural lawn care and the right choice for your lawn.
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Welcome to my real estate Podcast! Here you will find valuable information about anything that has to do with real estate!
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At Granger Construction, we strive to truly understand our customers’ vision and aspirations. We listen intently, collaborate closely, and consistently build results that make a positive impact on the communities they serve. Our experience across multiple market segments – from healthcare and industrial to education and government – brings to our customers a deep and broad range of expertise. This informed approach together with our guidance makes a significant difference in the ultimate suc ...
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Keeping Christ In Christmas: Daring To Go Deeper, Jeff Noble
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The hustle and bustle of Christmas and the holiday season can crowd out peace and leave us disappointed and frazzled. We use phrases like “Keep Christ in Christmas”, but what does it really look like in our lives to worship the baby King and live differently? This conversation with Pastor Jeff Noble will have you breathing deep and calming down dur…
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In this episode, Granger and Amber dive into another heartfelt listener question from a young anonymous listener in Utah who is struggling with lust, how it affects his personality, and finding redemption through faith. Granger shares wisdom on controlling natural impulses, God's design for marriage, and the path to fulfillment without shame. Plus,…
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Keeping Christ In Christmas: Daring To Go Deeper, Dr Davis
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Keeping Christ in Christmas has been a popular saying for years, but how do we do it? How do we go beyond cliché sayings that sound good to actually celebrating the holidays differently? How do we keep Christ in Christmas without simply adding more church stuff to our list and stressing out? Join us for a delightful conversation with Pastor Reginal…
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In this episode, we dive into the heart of the gospel — the great exchange of imputed righteousness. It's not about what we can do, but about what Jesus already accomplished on the cross. Through faith, repentance, and belief, we embrace His gift of salvation. We also explore practical advice for dating as a teenager, focusing on honoring God in re…
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What Age Should Kids Use Social Media?
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In this episode, we dive into the challenges of parenting in today's tech-driven world. From morning routines and Puritan prayers to navigating kids’ exposure to technology, social media, and influencers like Taylor Swift—this is a heartfelt conversation every parent can relate to. We explore questions about setting boundaries for YouTube, deciding…
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Angela Mackey: Genuine Joy in the Midst of Grief
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Hard times can blind us to anything but the pain. We can get stuck wrestling with God and allowing anger and bitterness to steal our joy. Angela Mackey found that asking the hard questions of God can bring us closer to a more intimate relationship with Him. We can still have joy, while we grieve and we can find things to be grateful for when we ope…
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How Much My Wife Makes As A Content Creator!
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In this episode, Granger is joined by his wife Amber Smith to answer listener's questions. One of which comes from a stay-at-home mom who’s grappling with whether to pursue social media content creation to support her family. Her main worry being that content creation could distract from her children. Amber shares her own journey, highlighting the …
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Beth Runkle: Learning To Love Service In The Military
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Have you ever needed a change of heart? You had hopes and dreams that are not being realized and you wonder why God seems have to put you on a shelf. It is easy to become bitter and our relationship with others and God can become strained. Beth Runkle remembers feeling frustrated that her career and identity had been lost in the shuffle of multiple…
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Is Asking For Open Relationship Grounds for Divorce?
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In this episode, Granger dives into some deep and heartfelt listener questions about faith, community, and finding strength in difficult situations. One listener, Kaylee, shares the unique challenges of raising a special needs child and her longing to be part of a faith community. Granger also addresses a young woman’s struggle with her marriage, w…
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Mesu Andrews: Sharing the Love of God's Word Thru Storytelling
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What would you do if you had a burning desire to do something and it wasn’t happening? Would you give up or would you keep trying? Life is full of regret when we give up on a dream and the definition of insanity is trying the same thing and expecting a different result. So maybe you persevere with a twist. Mesu Andrews loves the Word of God and wan…
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What To Do With My Unbelieving Spouse?
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In this episode, Granger answers listener emails, tackling real-life questions on faith, family, and personal challenges. A stay-at-home mom writes in, seeking advice on supporting her husband, who works long hours and doesn’t share her faith. Granger offers guidance rooted in scripture, sharing insights on patience, love, and leading by example. H…
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Barb Roose: Best Practices To Overcome Overwhelm And Stress
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Ever felt overwhelmed or stressed out? Most people have. We know that stress is bad for our mental and physical health. It can cause all sorts of problems, and yet we keep operating in a stressful lifestyle. Barb Roose is well-acquainted with stressful situations and circumstances. She shares some of the disciplines and practices she has learned ov…
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Do People Who Commit Suicide Go To Heaven?
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Welcome back to the podcast! We’re gearing up for an exciting milestone—our 300th episode! We're on show 262! Join me as I reflect on this incredible journey and express my gratitude to all of you who have been listening along the way. This week, we tackle some heavy questions, including one from a listener grappling with the loss of family members…
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Karen Ehman: Reclaim a Life of Priorities and Passions
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Who doesn’t want to love their life? We may know what we want to do and what we should do, but somehow it doesn’t translate to reality. We are striving and frantic in the hustle culture, only to end up exhausted and unsatisfied with pieces of what we want. We can’t seem to connect the dots between what we should do and how to actually implement it.…
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Welcome back to the podcast! Join us for a thought-provoking episode as Granger and Marshall dive into a different format! Instead of answering listener questions from email, they're tackling your comments from the YouTube video "How Do I Find a Good Church?" This episode explores what truly defines a good church, the implications of church growth,…
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Dawn Sanders: Creating a New Life After Your World Falls Apart
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What do you do when the world as you know it is over? You can wallow in grief and misery or you can walk through the pain to a new normal. Dawn Sanders knows what it is like to walk through heartbreaking loss to a new beginning. She shares the steps she learned about creating a new life from the story of creation in Genesis and her book, When Your …
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Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, Granger and AntMan delve into listener questions, kicking off with a discussion about the Christian perspective on voting. They also explore the complexities of the Book of Revelation and Spirits! Got questions? Email podcast@grangersmith.com and let’s keep the conversation going! See omnystudio.com/lis…
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Rachel Wojo: Desperate Pleas to Powerful Prayers
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Have you ever been in a dark place? Perhaps you feel desperate and hopeless with no comfort in sight. Even when we are in the depths of despair and impossible situations, we can find power in prayer. Rachel Wojo shares her story of loss and the power behind desperate prayers that can knit us to God’s heart. We can find peace in the midst of heartac…
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Staying Faithful After Losing Home to A Tornado
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Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, Granger answers many compelling questions from listeners, including one from a man sharing his family's challenges after a tornado hit their home in Oklahoma, and their journey toward finding a new church community in Kentucky. Tune in as Granger offers thoughtful insights and advice on navigating faith…
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Take Heart Daughter: From Suffering to Healing
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Have you ever felt exhausted, suffering alone and in silence for a long time? There is a woman in the Bible who knows that feeling. She was bleeding for 12 years until she hears about Jesus and reaches out to touch his clothes. In this episode I share some of the things I learned about this story and healing. It’s not enough to know who Jesus is or…
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Welcome back to the podcast! On this episode, Granger welcomes back Marshall. They’ll discuss what makes a church truly great and how to identify a good one—or a not-so-good one. They recount stories from their experiences, including the joy of meeting individuals who traveled to attend their service and the significance of being part of a strong c…
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Sue Donaldson: Leaving A beautiful Legacy Of Hospitality
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What sort of legacy do you want to leave? Do you even think about what legacy you are leaving with everything that you do? Legacy is not just stuff. Legacy is more about the memories and the lessons you leave with loved ones. Hospitality can be a way to leave a lasting legacy. Sue Donaldson is passionate about hospitality and legacy. We talk about …
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Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, Granger reflects on a recent comment from Pope Francis regarding the universality of religious beliefs, sharing his thoughts on the exclusivity of Christ as presented in Scripture and highlighting the importance of spreading the Gospel message with urgency. Additionally, the Granger tackles some heartfe…
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Lori Ann Wood: Valuable Gifts In Detours And Doubt
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Have you ever had to take a detour? It can be a real hassle, inconvenient, confusing, time-consuming and scary. It can also be a scenic route with untold beauty. Lori Ann Wood found herself on a serious detour when she was diagnosed with severe heart failure. With no obvious symptoms or family history, she was caught off guard to find herself cling…
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Answering Some Tough Questions With My Daughter
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In this episode, Granger is thrilled to have his daughter London join the podcast as a special guest! From tackling deep questions to offering advice, Granger and London will dive into it all. Kicking things off with an intriguing question from Daniel about balancing introversion with community life. Plus, we’ll discuss Ana’s request for a potentia…
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Donna Amidon: Jesus Is More Powerful Than We Imagine
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When we think of Jesus, we think New Testament. But when you look a little closer, Jesus is throughout the whole Bible. We can easily put Jesus in a much smaller box that He will fit it. What started out as a simple ornament exchange one year, became so much more for Donna Amidon. She began to look through the Old Testament for the presence of Jesu…
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Welcome to another thought-provoking episode! 🎙️ Today, Granger Smith tackles a heavy topic that's been on his mind: pride. Kicking things off, he reads an email from Clay, who questions whether pride is truly the root of all vices and whether it's appropriate to feel proud of someone else's accomplishments versus our own. Granger delves into the n…
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Lori Altebaumer: God Can Use Dreams In Unexpected Ways
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Do you ever wonder how God will use your dreams? How can all the pieces fit together? We can have a dream in our heart, but if we don’t step out and put legs on those dreams, it may never happen. When Lori Altebaumer’s husband said “do what brings you joy”, she started writing and hasn’t looked back. She is passionate about letting women know they …
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In this episode, we tackle a deeply personal question from Kyle, who's facing significant challenges in his marriage. He shares his heartbreaking experience of his wife saying hurtful things like, "I hate you" and "go shoot yourself," while also expressing love and regret the next day. Kyle wonders whether it's okay to consider divorce, especially …
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Barbara Britton: Fascinating Stories We Can Still Learn From
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Summer Reading Series! Have you ever thought the Bible was boring? The Bible isn’t just a collection of do’s and don’ts, it has some amazing and exciting stories about real people with lessons that can still speak to us today. Our guest, Barbara Britton knows about stories in the Bible and stories from today that we can all learn from. We talk abou…
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The Unpopular Truth About God’s Love
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In this episode, we explore the profound ways God demonstrates His love for us, beyond the everyday gestures of kindness we often notice. While social media is filled with stories of grace—like a child giving a stranger a hug or the beauty of nature—these are just glimpses of God's common grace. The Bible tells us that God's love is ultimately and …
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Tessa Afshar: Anchor Your Soul and Quiet Your Heart
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Summer Reading Series! Have you ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety or paralyzed by fear? Our guest, Tessa Afshar, is well acquainted with those feelings. She battled anxiety for years and now shares how you can also find rest in the One who loves you most. We talk about her personal story of how she came to know of Jesus and then how she grew to love…
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Your Spouse Might Not Be a Christian
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In this episode, we dive into a heartfelt question from Katie, a 38-year-old wife and mother of three, who is navigating a challenging situation in her marriage. Katie's husband, though a believer in Jesus, has begun to question the Christian faith, expressing concerns about the church and the history of Christianity. Katie asks whether she should …
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Gabrielle Meyer: What Happens When Our Dreams Shape Our Heart
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Summer Reading Series! Ever have a dream that takes longer than you expected? God can use the dreams that He places inside us to shape our hearts and bless others in unexpected ways. Gabrielle Meyer had a love of reading and history that turned into storytelling of her own. She kept going despite rejection and criticism with some encouragement from…
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Is the Deep State changing the Bible
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In this episode, we dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the possibility of the Deep State altering the Bible. Join us as we explore questions like, "Has the Bible changed?" and "Can we trust its current translations?" This conversation was sparked by a message from a viewer questioning whether the Bible has been manipulated over the year…
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Brenda Yoder: Unlock Resilience with Simple Forgotten Principles
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Summer Reading Series! Have you ever felt like this world is so complicated that it has you tangled up? For all of our modern conveniences, life doesn’t seem to be any easier. The number of mental health issues has skyrocketed in the last several years causing us to wonder what has happened. Maybe there are some principles that our forefathers knew…
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A Truth That Evolution Can't Explain
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In this episode, we tackle an intriguing question that came in from Ali in Georgia. Ali wonders about the balance between focusing on faith and seeking truth in curiosities, especially in a world filled with varying opinions. We delve deep into the idea of truth, the nature of curiosity, and the challenge of discerning fact from fiction. Tune in an…
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Dawn Barton: The Exciting Life After Mid-Life
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Summer Reading Series! Where did women get the idea that they should shrink back once they get to mid-life? We may not have the same beach body we had in our 20’s, but we have so much more to offer in wisdom and experience. During my conversation with Dawn Barton, she challenges the myth that it’s all downhill once you hit mid-life. She reminds us …
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Join us as we dive into a thoughtful discussion inspired by this question: How does sports betting align with Christian values? In this video, I’ll unpack the complexities of gambling within the context of faith, examining whether it's considered a sin and how we can approach this topic with a balanced perspective. Join me as I answer this question…
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Toni Shiloh: Diversity and Perspective in Story
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Summer Reading Series! Have you ever wondered how to tackle some of the world’s issues? Have you ever thought about how things could be? Stories can often provide a safe place to explore difficult topics and imagine how things could be. Toni Shiloh likes to write about topics such as fame, racial diversity, and relationships in the light of God’s l…
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In this episode, we delve into a fascinating discussion sparked by viral videos claiming "100% proof that God exists," focusing on events involving Donald Trump. Did God truly save Trump? Let's explore this intriguing question together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh iHeartPodcasts
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Becky Beresford: The Truth About Some of Our Popular Lies
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Summer Reading Series! Have you ever read one of those inspirational signs and been inspired for a while, but ended up exhausted? However well-meaning and partially true some of our world’s popular mantras are, they can still leave us flat. Becky Beresford believed and promoted some of our culture’s lies until she realized that true empowerment doe…
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In this episode, we explore the importance of relying on the Bible rather than personal opinions to understand who God is and how He has revealed Himself. Join us as we dive into various scriptures and discuss the transition from signs and wonders in the early church to faith in Jesus Christ today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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Pepper Basham: Writing for an Audience of One
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Summer Reading Series! Ever want to escape the real world and enjoy some happily ever after? We can get dragged down by life, pulled under by discouragement and sucked into comparison so quickly. We can forget that when God places a desire and a gift in our heart, He wants us to use it, even if only for the joy of the Lord. Pepper Basham always enj…
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Despite my initial support for therapeutic companies, I’ve come to realize that true healing and peace don't come from any therapy or special technique. Today, I share my decision to stop promoting therapy ads on this podcast. Instead, I focus on a more profound solution: seeking the Lord. From personal experiences to the emails you send, I discuss…
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Casey Hilty: Fundamentals of Leaving a Legacy of Faith
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Summer Reading Series. Ever wonder how to pass your faith on to your kids or grandchildren? Faith is only one generation away from being extinct. We are commanded to teach our children about God and His Word. Psalm 78:4, 7 “we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord” so they “would not forget his deeds but would keep his co…
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In this thought-provoking episode, we discuss the debate over whether smartphones are making us less intelligent is more relevant than ever. We find ourselves in uncharted territory, grappling with the constant allure of a small, rectangular device that serves as our gateway to limitless information and connectivity. Notifications beckon us constan…
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Karen Witemeyer: Beautiful Power of Story with a Texas Twang
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Summer Reading Series: What happens when you cross a fairy tale with a cowboy? You get an entertaining “Cinder-fella” story! Sometimes when life gets hectic or a little crazy, it can be a welcome escape to lose yourself in someone else’s story. There are benefits to reading fiction stories, too, other than something to do on a beach. Our conversati…
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How should Christians feel about IVF??
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Today we're exploring some profound and controversial topics: Should psychedelics be legalized? Can psychedelics bring you closer to God? Could they help with PTSD? We'll also delve into the journey of Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS Shoes, who has dedicated his life to giving back but still struggles with finding a deeper connection with God d…
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Camille Di Maio: Living Out Faith in a Secular World
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Summer Reading Series: Why would God call a devote Christian to write secular fiction? Because He can use it for His glory. Someone may never pick up a Christian book, but they will be interested in an historical fiction book and get intrigued by some faith elements sprinkled in. I had this conversation with Camille Di Maio last year and wanted to …
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