A Cup of Gratitude

Amanda Schaefer
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An honest look at how gratitude can change absolutely everything. Interesting discussions and stories of finding gratitude even in the midst of life's difficulties. Everyday people sharing their extraordinary stories.

  1. Season 11 - Episode 9 - Finding Gratitude in Reflecting Christ

    6D AGO

    Season 11 - Episode 9 - Finding Gratitude in Reflecting Christ

    This week, I speak with Danyelle Toll, who is a devoted Christian wife and proud mother of three who finds her greatest joy in loving Jesus and pouring into others. Born and raised in the south, Danyelle carries her southern roots with pride, bringing warmth, grace, and a touch of charm to everything she does. A passionate servant leader, Danyelle is actively involved in both children’s ministry and women’s ministry, where she thrives in encouraging hearts and pointing others to Christ. Her love for God’s word and desire to uplift others inspired her to write her devotional, Jesus Fills My Cup. As a survivor of lupus and fibromyalgia, Danyelle lives each day with gratitude and strength, using her journey as a testimony for God’s love and faithfulness. She is a lover of prayer (her true love language), cute fashion, SEC football, good books, travel, and meaningful time spent with her family and friends. Danyelle’s mission is simple: to reflect Jesus, offer hope, and remind others that His grace is always enough. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode! *Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa

    54 min
  2. Season 11 - Episode 8 - Finding Gratitude As the Story Unfolds

    FEB 23

    Season 11 - Episode 8 - Finding Gratitude As the Story Unfolds

    Christian Barr is a man of God from Upstate New York with a deep passion for faith, family, and honest, purpose-driven conversations. He is a devoted husband, stepfather, and podcaster who believes in living out his faith daily, both in private and in public. Through his work in podcasting and content creation, Christian creates space for real dialogue—conversations that challenge, encourage, and ultimately point people back to Christ. He is committed to showing that faith isn’t just something you talk about on Sundays, but something you walk out in every day life. With a heart for authenticity and spiritual growth, Christian uses his voice to inspire others to grow stronger in their relationship with God and to live boldly in the purpose God has placed on their lives.  www.youtube.com/@barrandfriends *Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa

    1h 10m
  3. Season 11 - Episode 7 - Finding Gratitude in The One Most Important Thing

    FEB 16

    Season 11 - Episode 7 - Finding Gratitude in The One Most Important Thing

    This week I speak with Andrea Brown, who is a wife, mother, aspiring author, the writer behind TheOneThing1, and the host of a podcast called Seed For The Soul. Yet, believes her most crucial position she’s been given is as a daughter of God, and it has become her passion and delight to share the transformative power of Jesus. A believer in Jesus for many years. She struggled in the faith because she couldn’t relinquish legalism rooted in mixing God’s law and grace. She, much like the believers in the church of Galatia, living a life trapped in Romans chapter seven. However, everything changed when she moved into Romans chapter 8, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭1‬-‭2‬. ‭Oh, these verses were music to my ears and brought tranquility to my soul. When she believed the Gospel, specifically that grace and truth came through Jesus Christ (John 1:17), and by His blood, He declared me righteous in Him (2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 1:17) before the Father, everything changed. Since then, she has continued to fall in love with Jesus, which has led her to write and speak about His finished work because it unveils the heart of the Father and his unfailing love for humanity. She’s passionate about sharing her journey and seeing others set free from every bondage. Her heart, writing, and speaking are for the glory of Jesus so that many will be saved and walk in victory by practically exercising their God-given authority in Christ alone. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode! Read a glimpse of her debut book baby here: https://open.substack.com/pub/theonething1/p/fit-for-glory?r=1voyny&utm_medium=ios Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/theonething1?r=1voyny&utm_medium=ios • https://www.theonething1.org/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_one_thing_1?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr • Facebook https://m.facebook.com/TheOneThing1 • Pinterest https://pin.it/3xreNT3 • *Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

    59 min
  4. Season 11 - Episode 6 - Finding Gratitude in Our Unique Stories

    FEB 9

    Season 11 - Episode 6 - Finding Gratitude in Our Unique Stories

    This week, I speak with Mary Rooney Armand, a faith-based author and speaker who inspires others to deepen their relationship with Christ. She is the creator of the popular blog ButterflyLiving and the author of Uniquely Made: Understanding and Embracing Your Identity in Christ, as well as the creator, along with 33 contributing authors, of Life-Changing Stories. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode! More places to read ButterflyLiving’s stories and connect with Mary: www.facebook.com/bfl2022 www.instagram.com/butterflyliving_ www.youtube.com/@maryrooneyarmand www.twitter.com/maryrarmand www.linkedin.com/in/maryrooneyarmand www.butterflyliving.org *Theme Music “Blessed time” by Ketsa

    48 min
  5. Season 11 - Episode 5 - Finding Gratitude Pursuing the Dreams God Gives Us

    FEB 2

    Season 11 - Episode 5 - Finding Gratitude Pursuing the Dreams God Gives Us

    This week, I speak with Mitch Matthews, who is the creator of the DREAM THINK DO podcast. He’s also a success coach, speaker and serial entrepreneur. His DREAM THINK DO podcast helps people to dream bigger, think better, and do more of what they were created to do. It’s been rated #1 by the Huffington Post and is in top 1% of all podcasts. Plus, as a speaker and elite success coach, he’s spent the last twenty years helping organizations like NIKE, United Airlines, and NASA. Mitch has also built a business training program that has helped thousands of Life Caches from around the world to build successful and profitable businesses they love. Most importantly, he’s a husband, a dad and a life-long learner living a highly-caffeinated life in Des Moines, Iowa. We look at his childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in his life. You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode!  www.MitchMatthews.com ContactUs@MitchMatthewsLINKS & FREE RESOURCES: Mitch’s Primary Website: MitchMatthews.com Mitch’s Social Media: INSTAGRAM: @mitch.matthews FACEBOOK: @mitch.matthews.104 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchmatthews *Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

    52 min
  6. Season 11 - Episode 4 - Finding Gratitude in the Barren Place

    JAN 26

    Season 11 - Episode 4 - Finding Gratitude in the Barren Place

    This week, I am speaking with Paula Romand, who holds a BA in English from Bryan College, Dayton, TN, and an MA in English from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO. Paula is a Christian author, speaker, and podcast guest. Her memoir Thriving in the Barren Place was released on July 1, 2025. Paula also blogs on her personal website www.paularomang.com. She lives in the Midwest with her husband, Mark. Their surviving son, Luke, was recently married and is thriving in his new career. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode. IG: promang869 FB: Paula Romang YT: paularomang8153 *Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa Amazon link for Thriving in the Barren Place: https://a.co/d/0gfgIg

    1h 6m
  7. Season 11 - Episode 3 - Finding Gratitude in the Hospitality of Need

    JAN 19

    Season 11 - Episode 3 - Finding Gratitude in the Hospitality of Need

    This week, I speak with Kevan Chandler, a best-selling author and founder of the nonprofit organization We Carry Kevan. He speaks worldwide about his life with a disability and how community and creativity are the keys to true accessibility. Kevan and his wife, Katie, enjoy spending time together, growing vegetables, and reading to each other. We look at his childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in his life. You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode! http://wecarrykevan.org Instagram - @wecarrykevan Instagram - @vanchandler *Theme Song "Blessed Time" by Ketsa

    1h 9m
  8. Season 11 - Episode 2 - Finding Gratitude in the Heart and Soul of Life

    JAN 12

    Season 11 - Episode 2 - Finding Gratitude in the Heart and Soul of Life

    This week I speak with Nancy Lavo. A love of happy endings and a fiction writing course at the community college started award-winning author Nancy Lavo on the road to publication. She’s published her lighthearted romances in both the traditional and inspirational market. Nancy and her husband live in the great state of Texas. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode! www.nancylavo.com Theme Music “Blessed time” by Ketsa

    53 min
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An honest look at how gratitude can change absolutely everything. Interesting discussions and stories of finding gratitude even in the midst of life's difficulties. Everyday people sharing their extraordinary stories.

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  • Creator
    Amanda Schaefer
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    268
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 A Cup of Gratitude
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