All Episodes
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Kids: Friends Like Jesus! Faithful families take care of each other — Karen Holford
What does it really mean to be a friend like Jesus? Through Bible stories, practical activities, and family discussions, this fun and thoughtful article helps children...
Why Hurt Lurks in the Pews - Four degrees of emotional hurt — Victor D. Marshall
Why do some people in the church react with unexpected anger, distance, or pain? This article explores four degrees of emotional hurt—and how understanding hidden woun...
Overcoming Hurt in the Church - Practical pointers for healing — Kevin McDonald
What do you do when the people who are supposed to encourage your faith are the ones who wound you most deeply? This practical and honest article shares biblical steps...
Persevering Through Pain - Contemplating the path through pain — Jeffrey O. Brown
How do we move through pain when simply “pushing through” is not enough? This thoughtful article reflects on the difference between forcing, avoiding, and faithfully p...
Lifestyle: The Forgetting Dilemma - How memory works (or doesn’t) and how to improve it — Rae Lee Cooper
Why do we forget important things—and when should forgetfulness become a concern? This practical and encouraging article explores how memory works, why the brain somet...
Glimmers vs. Triggers - Practicing the art of joy — Libna Arroyo
What if small moments of joy are more powerful than we realize? In a world full of stress, trauma, and emotional triggers, how can we intentionally notice the “glimmer...
Tips to Thrive: Wounded in the House of Faith - Meeting conflict with grace — Angelina Wood
How do you respond when hurt comes from within the church family itself? This heartfelt reflection explores how ministerial spouses can navigate disappointment, confli...
Family Matters: When People Are Confusing - A story of overreach—and how to respond — Karen Holford
What do you do when someone in the church makes you question your own judgment, boundaries, or reality? This honest reflection explores manipulation, “gaslighting,” an...
Editorial: When the Church Hurts - A reflection for ministerial spouses — Aurora Canals
What do you do when the very place meant to bring healing becomes the source of deep hurt? How can ministerial spouses navigate disappointment in the church without lo...
Kids: Close Friends - Faithful families take care of each other — Karen Holford
How can one small family’s story teach us about loyalty, kindness, and caring for each other through life’s ups and downs? Through hands-on activities and heartfelt qu...
There’s Nothing Better than Grace - The story of Hosea — Kenneth Crawford
What kind of love keeps searching, keeps forgiving, and even pays the price to bring a broken heart home? Through Hosea’s painful story, this powerful retelling reveal...
Don’t Go to Bed Angry? What does Ephesians 4:26 really mean? — Willie Oliver & Elaine Oliver
Does “don’t let the sun go down on your anger” mean every conflict must be solved before bedtime? This thoughtful reflection unpacks Ephesians 4:26, revealing that the...
Lifestyle: It’s Just the Weather- The weather affects us—here’s how — Rae Lee Cooper
Ever noticed how a gray, rainy day can drain energy while sunshine seems to lift everyone’s mood? This practical guide explores how sunlight, temperature, and barometr...
Tips to Thrive: Building Deeper Connections with Your Spouse - Cultivating intimacy in your relationship — Angelina Wood
Intimacy is more than physical closeness—it’s emotional safety, shared faith, honest communication, and intentional time together. Are you nurturing every dimension of...
On Adding Value: Practice thoughtful consideration — Amanda Walter
What if adding value to someone’s life started with something as simple as your next word, action, or quiet act of service? This reflection challenges us to practice t...
Family Matters: Closer- Leaning into habits that promote togetherness — Karen Holford
After heartbreak and seasons of distance, one couple discovers that closeness doesn’t happen by accident—it grows through intentional habits, honest questions, and sha...
Editorial: Strengthening the Two Most Sacred Relationships in Ministry- Intimacy with your spouse and God — Aurora Canals
Ministry can quietly erode the very relationships meant to sustain it—are you nurturing intimacy with both your spouse and with God? This heartfelt reflection explores...
Kids: You’re Never All Alone! God will never leave you — Karen Holford
Do you ever feel lonely—but what if the One who made you promises to be with you all the time? This kids’ article teaches that God will never leave you and offers fun ...
Eshet Chayil: Woman of Valor- Living with courage and grace — Hannele Ottschofski
What does it really mean to be a woman of valor-and how can courage and grace shape a woman’s unique journey through family, service, and self‑discovery? Hannele Ottsc...
Hope Beyond Depression: Healing comes with patience — Heather-Dawn Small
In this deeply personal reflection, Heather-Dawn Small shares her long journey through depression, grief, and healing, reminding readers that recovery often comes slow...