Sunshine Cafe: Stories to Encourage & Inspire

Lisa Roers
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Welcome to the Sunshine☀️Café—where we pour positive back into your day! I’m Lisa Roers—Christian, wife, mom, business owner, coach, and eternal optimist. Sunshine☀️Café is here to share powerful stories to encourage and inspire, with practical tips and strategies you can use TODAY. We all can find victory by sharing our stories of strength and resilience and taking action for change. From business, health & wellness to faith and personal growth, you’ll find hope and encouragement here to lead a life you love! So grab your favorite drink, and let’s dive in. (And one more thing—my promise is to give you a podcast that is 100% clean. No bad language. No exceptions—ever!). AND... if you'd like to connect and maybe work with me, stop by my website at www.LisaRoers.com, or send me an email at Lisa@LisaRoers.com. Thanks!

  1. 6d ago

    136: Autism & Apraxia Hid His Brilliant Mind

    For 31 years, Lori Rogers believed her non-speaking son with autism couldn't fully express what was inside his mind and searched for ways to bring her little boy back. Then one communication tool changed everything. In this inspiring conversation, Lori shares how Spelling to Communicate unlocked her son Craig's voice, revealing his intelligence, brilliance, wisdom, deep faith, and the life-changing lessons he's taught their family about love, patience, and seeing the humanity in every person. Whether you're a parent, educator, caregiver, or simply someone who wants to better understand autism, this conversation will leave you encouraged and challenged to see others through a new lens. Lori Rogers LINKS: Documentary - “The Spellers Movie”: https://youtu.be/8h1rcLyznK0?si=H13LQ-Y6hK95Z_ac Website: PositiveActivity.net www.Spellers.com International Association for Spelling to Communicate (I-ASC); https://i-asc.org/new-nonspeakers-families/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22530303505&gbraid=0AAAAACQJ-Pp9B6T6vHOlp355TVspB6OA9&gclid=CjwKCAjwpefSBhBvEiwAzyEtZ2aZ4bhyIJHHG_jvHCXCvj2zN59bHIkFrpi5odc4QGKaTxYKyg-g6hoCamoQAvD_BwE Lisa Roers's LINKS: Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

    136: Autism & Apraxia Hid His Brilliant Mind

  2. Jul 11

    135: Use It or Lose It: How Strength Supports Your Best Life with Brittany Stout

    In this episode of Sunshine Café, Lisa talks with Brittany Stout, an occupational therapist, personal trainer, and founder of Fitness in a Cinch. Brittany shares her story of living with spina bifida, facing health setbacks, rebuilding her strength, and helping women understand that fitness does not have to be extreme to be effective. Together, Lisa and Brittany talk about why strength training matters for women over 30, how muscle supports independence, joint health, mobility, and confidence, and why small realistic steps can make a big difference. This conversation is a practical and encouraging reminder that strength is not just about looking fit — it is about being able to live the life you love. Brittany Stout LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrittanystout Connect: https://brittany-stout.mykajabi.com/get-fit-in-a-cinch-opt-in-page Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittany.stout.12   Lisa Roers's LINKS: Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

    135: Use It or Lose It: How Strength Supports Your Best Life with Brittany Stout

  3. Jul 4

    134: America at 250: Remembering the Gift

    🇺🇸Pray for the Nation Guide 🇺🇸- https://www.lisaroers.com/pray4thenation America is turning 250, and this Independence Day is a perfect time to pause, look around, and remember the gift we’ve been given. In this episode of Sunshine Café, Lisa reflects on how easy it is to take blessings for granted when we are surrounded by them — from everyday comforts to the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy in America. This episode is a call to gratitude, remembrance, and responsibility. America is not perfect, but she is precious. Our freedoms were paid for, passed down, and entrusted to us — and with great freedom comes great responsibility. As we celebrate July 4th, may we thank God for this nation, pray for her future, and do our part to cherish, protect, and improve the home we’ve been given. Lisa Roers's LINKS: 🇺🇸Pray for the Nation Guide 🇺🇸- https://www.lisaroers.com/pray4thenation Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

    134: America at 250: Remembering the Gift

  4. Jun 27

    133: The Truth About Seed Oils with Cherie Calbom

    🌿Free 1-page on the 5 Ways to Fast: 🌿 https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG In this episode of the Sunshine Café, Lisa welcomes back Cherie Calbom, “The Juice Lady,” to talk about her new book, The Truth About Seed Oils. Cherie shares why she believes seed oils are contributing to inflammation, what oils she recommends avoiding, and how simple swaps in the kitchen can support better health. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why health is a journey, not a quick fix Which oils Cherie recommends avoiding, including canola/rapeseed, grapeseed, soy, corn, safflower, sunflower, rice bran, cottonseed, and peanut oil Which oils and fats she recommends instead, including avocado oil, olive oil, coconut oil, ghee, sesame oil, butter, tallow, and lard Why reading labels matters, especially on packaged foods, salad dressings, sauces, mayonnaise, protein bars, plant-based milks, and fried restaurant foods How omega-6 and omega-3 balance may play a role in inflammation Simple ways to begin making healthier swaps without changing everything overnight Why taking care of your health matters for living out the purpose God has placed on your life This conversation is a practical and encouraging reminder that what we eat matters — not just for our bodies, but for the calling, energy, and purpose we are meant to carry into the world.   Cherie Calbom LINKS: Website: juiceladyinfo.com Instagram: @juiceladycherie Cherie’s book, The Truth About Seed Oils, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Seed-Oils-Heart-Healthy/dp/1631441000/ref FREE App! Seed Oil Scout: https://www.seedoilscout.com/ Lisa Roers's LINKS: ✝️FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?: https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

    133: The Truth About Seed Oils with Cherie Calbom

  5. Jun 20

    132: 3 Truths for When Father’s Day Is Complicated

    Father’s Day can be joyful, tender, complicated, or deeply painful. In this heartfelt episode of Sunshine Café, Lisa Roers shares how God helped her find compassion, forgiveness, and reconciliation in her own complicated relationship with her dad. Through three powerful truths, Lisa encourages us to see people as people before their roles, love others for who they are rather than who we hoped they would be, and choose gratitude even when relationships are hard. This episode is an honest reminder that forgiveness does not excuse harm, boundaries can be wise, and God can bring healing, clarity, and redemption from even the most painful parts of our stories. Lisa Roers's LINKS: ✝️FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?: https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

    132: 3 Truths for When Father’s Day Is Complicated

  6. Jun 13

    131: Miracle at the Mall of America with Kari Hoffman

    ✝️FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?: https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami In this powerful episode Lisa Roers welcomes Kari Hoffman, mother of Landon Hoffman, whose miraculous survival after being thrown from the third-floor balcony at the Mall of America captured national attention. Kari shares the terrifying details of that day, the spiritual battle she felt from the very beginning, and the unwavering faith that carried her through months of surgeries, setbacks, and recovery. From the moment she felt prompted to pray before entering the mall, to the trained nurses who were already on site, to the doctors who were ready at the hospital, Kari saw God’s hand at work again and again. Through Landon’s 39-foot fall, hidden medical complications, a life-saving heart stent, and a long road of healing, this story reveals miracle after miracle. More than a survival story, this is a testimony of faith, forgiveness, spiritual warfare, and the power of speaking life when everything looks impossible. Kari’s “perfect” declaration over Landon became the word that carried them through. Today, Landon is thriving, and Kari continues sharing their story so the world can see that God is real, He listens, and miracles do still happen.   Kari Hoffman’s LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kari_hoffmann_5/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D1m3MUicA/?mibextid=wwXIfr Book - Miracle at the Mall https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Mall-Hoffmann-Survived-39-Foot-High/dp/B0DZCGJ4LF/   Lisa Roers's LINKS: ✝️FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?: https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

    131: Miracle at the Mall of America with Kari Hoffman

  7. Jun 6

    130: What Kind of Tired Are You?

    ✝️FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?:  https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami Are you physically tired, mentally exhausted, or spiritually drained? In this episode of Sunshine Café, Lisa explores a question many of us are asking: Why does everyone seem so tired? Drawing from her own recent experiences juggling family, vacation, PhD studies, and everyday responsibilities, she unpacks three different types of fatigue—physical, mental, and spiritual—and offers practical, faith-based encouragement for finding true rest. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, constantly busy, or like you're running on empty, this episode will help you identify the source of your exhaustion and remind you that rest is not a reward for finishing everything—it's part of God's design for living well. ☀️ Plus, grab your free "Who I Am in Christ" guide linked here in the description! Lisa Roers's LINKS:  ✝️FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?:  https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

    130: What Kind of Tired Are You?

  8. May 30

    129: Are You Building Someone Else’s Dream? A Conversation with Cynthia Maselli

    Building a successful business starts with understanding yourself. In this episode, Lisa sits down with brand strategist, business mentor, and podcast host Cynthia Maselli for a conversation that goes far beyond logos and websites. Together they explore authenticity, discovering your unique gifts, understanding your values, and creating a life that fits your season whether you’re CEO of your own business of CEO of your own home and family. You don’t need to live someone else’s blueprint. You are unique, and your vision should be too. Whether you're dreaming of starting a business, trying to discover your calling, or simply feeling stretched thin and out of alignment, this episode offers practical encouragement and faith-filled wisdom on slowing down, asking better questions, and trusting God's timing for your next step. Cynthia Masellli’s LINKS: https://www.thebrandstrategist.co/ https://www.instagram.com/thebrandstrategist.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiamaselli?trk=people-guest_people_search-card   Lisa Roers's LINKS: ✝️FREE GUIDE - Who Am I in Christ?:  https://www.lisaroers.com/whoami Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

    129: Are You Building Someone Else’s Dream? A Conversation with Cynthia Maselli
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Welcome to the Sunshine☀️Café—where we pour positive back into your day! I’m Lisa Roers—Christian, wife, mom, business owner, coach, and eternal optimist. Sunshine☀️Café is here to share powerful stories to encourage and inspire, with practical tips and strategies you can use TODAY. We all can find victory by sharing our stories of strength and resilience and taking action for change. From business, health & wellness to faith and personal growth, you’ll find hope and encouragement here to lead a life you love! So grab your favorite drink, and let’s dive in. (And one more thing—my promise is to give you a podcast that is 100% clean. No bad language. No exceptions—ever!). AND... if you'd like to connect and maybe work with me, stop by my website at www.LisaRoers.com, or send me an email at Lisa@LisaRoers.com. Thanks!

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