We're Going There with Bianca Olthoff That Sounds Fun Network

Has it become difficult for you to be grateful? Are you ready to shift into a positive state of thinking? In this episode, my best friend Melanie Nyema and I chat about the gratitude practice that has positively shifted our attitudes and helped us walk through life in a different way.

We explore:


Finding gratitude in hard times
Strengthening relationships with gratitude  
Cultivating a powerful attitude of gratitude

Expressing our gratitude can be difficult at times, but doing so will improve our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Life is full of changes and transitions, and every season has its own beauty and purpose. Why not embrace and enjoy life by celebrating what we currently have and creating positive and meaningful memories with the ones we love.

Share your stories of gratitude or your Gr8tful list by tagging me @BiancaOlthoff and @MelanieNyema. Can’t wait for the next season of the podcast!

Love you friends,

B

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GUEST: Melanie Nyema

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Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT

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Listen & subscribe to That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs - https://tinyurl.com/ThatSoundsFunPodcast

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Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.”

Is there a burning desire in your heart to help the less fortunate? Are you ready to sponsor women and girls around the world? I had the privilege of partnering with Convoy of Hope and being part of an event in Puerto Rico to do just that. 

We were able to open up the Word of God together and speak to the potential of young girls as individuals. The girls had space and margin to write about their dreams. I too was reminded of my BIG dream:

• Empower young girls and women

• Give back to local communities and churches

• Resource the island to become a hub for the Caribbean

Even though we have not hit the goal yet, we will keep moving towards it. It is our job to believe and it is God’s job to execute it. You can still sponsor a girl for only $25 a year or the amount that God puts in your heart by visiting: convoyofhope.org/bianca

Remember, your dream might seem wildly impossible and you might be disappointed that you have not reached your goal, but know that our God is able and that He is the God of the impossible. 

I am grateful for the generous donations of all of you who have already sponsored a girl. Share your stories of hope with us by tagging @BiancaOlthoff and @convoywomen 

Love you,

B

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Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women Together Donate here

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Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT

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WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org

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Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.”

Do you want to start something new? Are you looking for ways to simplify your life? Does it ever feel like you’re struggling to balance all the things in your life? Sometimes it can feel like there’s too much to do and not enough time. But there may be a way to live with more ease. In this podcast, Jenna Kutcher joins me to talk about:

• Embracing new beginnings

• Life transitions and making changes

• The importance of knowing what you do and don’t want

• Learning to live with more ease

Jenna is an entrepreneur, mother and writer with a refreshing perspective and outlook on life. She’s transitioned through different seasons of life including launching her own business and becoming a mother. Jenna’s walked through some tough seasons, and she’s handled them with grace and embraced a life of ease. Throughout this podcast, Jenna talks about integrated living, embracing ease and how focusing on her well being changed her life for the better.

As you listen, I hope you start to think about your ideal ways of living. God wants you to thrive and not just survive, friend. Be sure to tag us @biancaolthoff and @jennakutcher, we love to learn more about how this episode spoke to you!

Love you friends,

B



RESOURCES/LINKS

GUEST

Jenna Kutcher

Book: How Are You, Really: Living Your Truth One Answer At A Time

The Goal Digger Podcast 

Jenna's Quotes

• Grief is meant to be a passenger and not in the driver's seat.

• The waiting season is just as important as what it is that we are waiting for.

• Balance is not a state that should be maintained.

• I want my life to feel successful, not look successful.

• Insignificance throws off our identity.

• My body is not my enemy, it is my best friend.

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Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT

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WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org

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Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.”

Do you feel like parts of your life are damaged? Are you looking for hope and redemption? Are you wondering if God can still use you after all you've been through? We all face hard moments, and even though we can feel damaged, we are not destroyed. No one lives this truth out better than Mike Todd, who is joining me in this podcast to talk about:

• Confronting the hard things we've faced in life

• Remembering that God can use the good and the bad

• Being honest with ourselves and others in our healing journey

• Living a life of freedom and transformation

Mike Todd is an author and the pastor of Transformation Church, and he lives a life full of faith. He lives out his calling with confidence and always keeps it real. Mike talks about some of the difficult seasons that he's walked through publicly, and the lessons he's learned during that time. Mike has healed and he's written about it all in his latest book, Damaged But Not Destroyed. Throughout this episode, Mike tells me about his journey of faith, walking in his calling and the power of therapy. This podcast is a reminder that there is power in your story and in your vulnerability.

As you listen, I hope that you remember that God is bigger than any problem you face. Be strong and courageous, for God is with you wherever you go! Be sure to tag us @biancaolthoff and @iammiketodd, we'd love to learn about how this episode spoke to you.

Love you,

B

RESOURCES/LINKS

GUEST

Mike Todd

Book: Damaged But Not Destroyed 



Quotes by Mike Todd


God will never heal what you won't reveal.
God can take all of our damage and turn it into destiny.
God does not bless who you pretend to be. He blesses who you really are.
What's not transformed, is transferred.

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Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT

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Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.”

Have you found yourself asking God why certain things have happened? Are you walking through an unexpected situation? Do you wonder if you'll ever pursue your God-given dreams? Sometimes life throws us curve balls and we can end up in moments we don't foresee. It can be confusing but God can handle our frustration and difficult questions. In this podcast, Lisa Whittle joins me to talk about:


Moments of questioning God's plan
Dealing with unexpected problems
Resting in God's peace during moments of uncertainty
Not being limited by ourselves and other people's opinions

Lisa is a writer, speaker and Bible teacher who has been in ministry for nearly 20 years. She's experienced a lot in life, in church and in relationships. Throughout this podcast, Lisa tells me about how she's dealt with failure and overcome disappointment, and how she invited God into all of those moments. She talks about finding peace in the midst of uncertainty and the beauty that can be found in waiting seasons. Lisa also reminds us about the importance of pursuing our God-given dreams and not worrying about other people's opinions.

As you listen, I hope you feel empowered and you're reminded that if God is for you, no one can be against you. Be sure to tag us @biancaolthoff and @lisawhittle, we'd love to learn more about how this episode spoke to you!

Love you,B



RESOURCES/LINKS

GUEST

Lisa Whittle

Book: God Knows: When Your Worries and Whys Need More Than Temporary Relief 

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Grit Don’t Quit Book Club

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Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT

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WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org

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Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review!

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Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.”

Do you want to spend more time with God? Are you looking for a fresh perspective on the Bible? Are you in a season where you're trying to reconnect with the Lord? Sometimes there are moments when we feel disconnected from our faith, but there are plenty of ways to renew our faith. In this podcast, Lisa Harper joins me to talk about:• Her relationship with God through different stages of life• Spending time with the Lord• The beauty and love found in Bible stories• Renewing your faithLisa is a writer, speaker and Bible teacher who has walked with Jesus for most of her life. She knows a lot about the Bible and communicates the word of God with ease. Lisa tells me about her journey of faith and how her relationship with God has changed throughout her life. We can all go through seasons where we feel spiritually dry or distant from our faith, and Lisa's perspective is refreshing and practical. Throughout this episode, Lisa talks about how we can learn to see God in a new way and shares simple ways we can spend time with him each day. We also talk about what we've learned from reading the Bible and how it's strengthened our individual faiths.As you listen, I hope you're reminded that God is with you in each and every moment of your day. God loves you and is with you in all things.Be sure to tag us @biancaolthoff and @lisadharper, we'd love to learn about the ways you spend time with God!

Love you,

B



RESOURCES/LINKS

GUEST

Lisa Harper: https://www.lisaharper.org/ 

Podcast: Lisa Harper’s Back Porch Theology https://www.lisaharper.org/backporchtheology 

Book: JESUS: A Scandalously Devoted, Conspicuously Uncool, Super-Transparent Homage to Who Our Savior Is and How Much He Loves Us Devotional

Quotes from Lisa


God is not a proposition to be studied, He is a person with whom we engage.


Theology is not even a subject matter, it's a lifestyle. Theology is having conversations about God.



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Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT

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Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.”