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In this episode, Ceci interviews author Carrie Zeilstra
about her new devotional book, 'When the Mountain Doesn't Move: Five Weeks of Choosing Faith.' Carrie shares her personal experience of loss and hardship and how it led her to write the book. They discuss the lack of resources for people going through grief and the importance of sitting with the pain. Carrie explains that the title of the book comes from the idea that sometimes God moves mountains of doubt and unbelief instead of the ones we expect. They also talk about the power of writing and journaling in the healing process and offer advice for supporting others in grief.

 

Today’s lyrics come from the song, That’s The Thing About
Praise by Benjamin Williams Hastings & Blessing Offor.

 

You can purchase Carrie’s book here! Or check out her website. For more encouragement from Carrie, you can follow here on Facebook and Instagram.

 

If you’re looking for more information on grief and
practical ways to walk through grief with someone in your community, check out episode 11 with Bethany France, author of Not Another Lasagna!

In this episode, Ceci and Elsie dive into Elsie’s story
and a lyric that has impacted her life. Elsie shares her journey of faith, including her experience with miracles and the challenges she faced She also talks about her unexpected pregnancy and the initial struggle she had with accepting her son's Down syndrome diagnosis. However, through prayer and God's intervention, she experienced a transformation and now sees her son as a gift and a source of joy. Elsie encourages listeners to trust in God's plan, even in-the-midst of difficult circumstances.

 

*Disclaimer* Elsie shares very candidly about feelings
of depression during pregnancy and not wanting to be pregnant. If you are struggling with fertility or longing to be pregnant, this could be triggering for you.



Today’s lyrics come from the song Miracle Power by We The
Kingdom.

In this episode, Ceci and her husband and a pastor, Dave
discuss the importance of being interruptible and how Jesus modeled this in his ministry. They share personal stories and examples of how being open to interruptions can lead to meaningful interactions and opportunities to share the love of Jesus. They emphasize the need to prioritize people over schedules and to be present in the moment. The conversation highlights the idea that interruptions are divine opportunities and challenges listeners to eagerly await and embrace them.
The lyrics from this episode come from Honestly, We Just Need Jesus by Terrian.

If you’d like to listen to Dave’s full message about
being interruptible, you can do that HERE! (starting about 10 minutes in)

Jordan St. Cyr discusses his new album 'My Foundation'
and the inspiration behind his songs. He shares the stories behind his popular songs 'Fires' and 'Weary Traveler' and how they reflect his own experiences with struggle and faith. Jordan emphasizes the message of God's faithfulness in the midst of pain and suffering and how it has shaped his perspective. He also talks about the impact his music has had on listeners and the importance of staying humble in his journey as an artist.

Songs referenced in this episode:
Fires by Jordan St. Cyr
Weary Traveler by Jordan St. Cyr
No Matter What by Jordan St. CyrRescue by Jordan St. CyrBe the Moon by Chris Tomlin

Jay Riemersma, former NFL player and current leader of
Gateway Mission, shares his journey of faith and service. He emphasizes the importance of trusting and obeying God's plan, even in the face of setbacks and challenges. Jay's own experience of a career-ending injury led him to discover a new path and purpose. He encourages Christian parents to prioritize their children's relationship with God over their athletic achievements. Jay also highlights the work of Gateway Mission in serving the homeless and less fortunate in the community, and the need for volunteers and support.

Today’s lyrics come from the hymn, Trust and Obey.

If you’re interested in volunteering or just learning more
about Gateway Mission you can do that HERE!

In this episode, we chat with Bethany France,
author of the book 'Not Another Lasagna,' which offers guidance on how to support grieving individuals. Bethany shares her personal experience of losing her husband and how she started journaling and taking notes on the blessings and hurtful comments she received. She emphasizes the importance of showing up for grieving individuals, offering practical help, and being present without making assumptions. Bethany also discusses the challenges of going to the grocery store and attending church while grieving. The book provides practical suggestions for supporting grieving individuals and offers a reminder to just be held and allow others to help.

This episode’s lyrics come from the song Just Be Held by Casting Crowns.

Get your copy of Not Another Lasagna by Bethany France.

If you want to hear more from Bethany or contact her, you
can do that HERE.