A Woman’s Heart with Lisa Granger

Navigating Life as a Mid Life Mom with BrendaYoder

Have you ever thought the season of being a Mid Life Mom would be a little different? In this conversation with Brenda Yoder, we talk openly about some of the challenges of being a Mid Life Mom and how we can actually thrive in this season, not just survive. Launching our kids and navigating a new normal is one of the toughest transitions we go through in life, not to mention hormones, aging parents and adult children. There are some things we can keep in mind and do to bridge the gap. Brenda L. Yoder is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, school counselor, speaker, and author. She’s authored Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind. She’s the co-host of the Midlife Mom Podcast and Midlife Mom Facebook Community. She is a wife, mom of four adult children and 2 daughters-in-law, and three beautiful grandsons. She loves gardening and creating beautiful spaces. Brenda specializes in faith, life, and family beyond the storybook image. www.brendayoder.com
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Finding Hope in the Freakshow of Life with Tess Scott

Looking for inspiration and laughter in life's freakiest moments? Join us for a conversation with Tess Scott about her book Listen Sister! Finding Hope in the Freakshow of Life. Tess shares her reluctant journey to share her story and be obedient to God’s call. We never know how long we have and God wants to use us in a unique way, even if we have to do it afraid. Tess shares real life stories mixed with the truth of Scripture. Along the way you might just find that life's biggest freakshows are where you'll discover your greatest blessings.Tess Scott, former black sheep turned “Jesus Girl” is mom of 8 boys and spunky “Grami with a heart above the i” to a whole slew of adorable grandkids. Using both humour and vulnerability, Tess shares her life as a speaker, an award-winning author and an encourager of women. Her first book, “Listen,Sister! Finding Hope in the Freakshow of Life launched in June, 2022. The shenanigans continue in Sarnia Ontario to the ongoing embarrassment of her family.
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Unsticking your Mind with Mimika Cooney

Have you ever felt stuck? We don't have to be stuck with the same mind and path we have always had. This conversation with Mimika Cooney will explore how we can change some of the limiting beliefs and lies we have believed that hold us back from God's best. She shares her story and practical tips on how we can take our thoughts captive and change our thoughts. Mimika Cooney is a leading faith-based Christian Mindset Author and Speaker known as the "Personal Trainer for your Mind". She empowers ambitious Christians to rewire their brain by combining neuroscience, positive psychology, and a faith-based approach.
Website: www.mimikacooney.com
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Military Spouses on a Mission with Megan Brown

As we celebrate our country's Independence Day, I want to recognize the critical role military spouses play.  They make many sacrifices that we don't fully recognize.  Military spouses are also in a position to make an incredible Kingdom impact.  Megan Brown has a passion to serve military  spouses and equip them as missionaries.  Join us for a glimpse of what the military life is like and how we can help support them.
Megan Brown is a seasoned military spouse with 4 kids.  She is an author, speaker, military missionary, founder of MilSpo Co and literary agent.  She loves traveling to share the Gospel and runs on coffee.
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Searching for the Real Jesus with Christy Wood

Christy is a writer, speaker and podcaster who also teaches 5th grade math. She grew up in a cultic sup-group of Christianity but everything changed when she met the real Jesus.
Christy shares her personal journey and encourages people to get to know Jesus, not just the rules and religion of the church in her book Religious Rebels. Jesus can handle our questions and loves us in and through our brokenness.
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BONUS Hope for Healing from Domestic Abuse with Karen Gardner

This episode first aired in 2021 and received at award at the Virginia Association of Broadcasters Convention in 2022.  I wanted to share it with while I'm at the VAB Convention this year because the message is still important to share.
Karen survived a 30-year abusive marriage. She is an advocate and mentor for women who long to experience healing. Karen has been on her own healing journey and helps others find freedom, restoration, and redemption from the one who vowed to love you. Karen’s book Hope for Healing from Domestic Abuse is available wherever books are sold. Karen is married to Tom Gardner and they are co-owners of a private security company. Karen is passionate about healing, the Word, Tom, and coffee. 
Karen shares her story and the lessons she has learned on her healing journey.  She also shares encouragement for those walking this painful road and educates us on how to walk that road with someone.  In an age where too many are still suffering silently, we need to shed light on emotional abuse and how we can help stop it and support those recovering.
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Celebrating Fatherhood with my Husband, Greg

Celebrate Father's Day featuring a special guest - my husband, Greg! Together, we explore what makes a good dad, sharing personal reflections and insights on the joys and challenges of fatherhood. Join us as we honor the fathers in our lives and have a fun, heartwarming conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and grateful.

Graceful Gratitude: Embracing God’s Blessings in Everyday Life with Amber Cullum

Gratitude is more than saying thanks. Amber is the host of the Grace Enough Podcast and shares that she can be glass half empty girl sometimes, but she has embraced the practice of gratitude as a way living instead. We don't have to ignore the challenges in life in order to recognize the beauty around us and the lessons learned.
 

Transforming Lives in Ukraine with Nancy Hathaway

God can do more that we could ever imagine! After a successful career in tv and broadcasting, Nancy Hathaway felt a little restless. This led her on a journey only God could orchestrate, from adopting 3 children in Ukraine, to founding Heart for Orphans. You never know how far the ripples of your obedience to God's nudge can reach. Heart for Orphans

Ep 2 A Deeper Dive into Hope

For the past several years, I chose a word and for 2023, I chose the word HOPE.  I share what God has been showing me about what HOPE really is, where I am putting my HOPE and how I live out that HOPE.