The purpose of this podcast is to help anyone who feels like they constantly get sideswiped when they're about to accomplish something.Perhaps your life feels like a perpetual groundhog's day, with a full sink and an unending bill pile. Do you think that no one can tell you’ve done anything when you feel like all you’ve done is everything? Maybe today, you just need a plan, a strategy to put in place that can help you overcome the belief that you don’t matter. If you understand how I feel, w ...
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Now What? When You Pray With Holy Expectations, but the Unexpected Happens - Cheri Fletcher Episode 236
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Have a question? Click Here? Cheri Fletcher's Story of Loss and Faith In this heartfelt episode, Cheri reflects on how faith and a deep trust in God's plan have guided and supported her family through their sorrow. She discusses her time away from podcasting and the connection between the last aired episode, The Unexpected Things That Happen When Y…
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The Unexpected Things That Happen When You Pray With Holy Expectations
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Have a question? Click Here? What expectations do you have when you pray? Is your heart watchful - anticipating His reply because you know He will come through - or do you just keep praying and hoping He will come through, but not really expecting much? Sadly, I had placed my expectations in the wrong place and wondered why it felt like I lived in …
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An Interactive Guide to Help Fathers Transition your Sons into Manhood with Dean Briggs
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Have a question? Click Here? Isaiah 32:8 tells us that a noble man makes a noble plan, so he can stand on noble deeds. If we aren't giving our young men noble plans and teaching them how to make them, how do we expect our sons to become men that stand on noble deeds? As Father’s Day approaches, I chose a guest that would highlight one of the most i…
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Defining the Man of God Your Family Needs Today More Than Ever Before with Brant Hansen
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Have a question? Click Here? In our world, there has been a decline in outward manliness to the point where people say that chivalry is dead, but what makes up a “real man”? In some cases, a man is defined as a "real man" based on his interests or hobbies, such as hunting, playing sports, grilling meat, fixing cars, and climbing mountains, but that…
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How God Uses Unexpected Seasons: God's Plan for Mothering a Disabled Child with Jullian Benfield
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Have a question? Click Here? When unexpected events change the trajectory of our lives, we have a choice to make: Do we overcome the unexpected, as the world recommends, or undergo it? In this episode, Jillian Benfield talks about her experience finding out she was going to have a child with disabilities and her new book - The Gift of the Unexpecte…
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How to Balance Caring for Your New Baby and Caring for Yourself with Rachael Elmore
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Have a question? Click Here? As a new mother, what questions did you receive the first few days after giving birth? You are not alone if you were asked more questions about the baby than how you were. Maybe we'll get a pat on the back or hear, "Good job, Mama!" But what we need is a “How are you?”!! There is so much excitement around the birth of t…
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A Gentle Invitation for Mothers, God is Waking You Up to the Life You Really Want with Anjuli Paschal
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Have a question? Click Here? How have you filled in these blanks? “Someday” when I don’t have to ___________, then I will _________. Like me, you might need more blanks! Having finally reached my "someday," while I'm enjoying the things I've been looking forward to, I often think back on those days when I was doing all of those things I'd wished aw…
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How Classic Books Can Be A Blueprint to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy with Jennifer Pepito
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Have a question? Click Here? In your mothering journey, which books from children's classic literature do you turn to for help? That one made me stop and think for a while. Of course, there are plenty of “how to” books for mothering. However, I had never considered looking back at my childhood stories... until now! As moms, we face so many struggle…
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The Surprising Reason Why "Just" the Mother is Actually Such High Praise
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Have a question? Click Here? Hello, I’m Cheri Fletcher I would love to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to every woman who has a mothering or a mentoring role in someone’s life. I'm glad you're here if you’re new to my page. And if you’ve been around here a while, you know that I love reminding you that - YOUR ROLES IN LIFE WILL CHANGE - BUT YOUR PURPOSE …
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How to Study Prayers in the Bible for Learning How to Approach God with Amy Hale
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Have a question? Click Here? Suppose you stopped worrying about what others might think if they heard you pray. How would your prayer life change? There is no doubt that prayer is for God and that He desires a personal relationship with us! For Amy Hale, that was the point where her relationship with Him deepened. By studying the Word and drawing c…
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5 Ways We Should Be Praying in Times Like These with Randy Maxwell
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Have a question? Click Here? Great changes are taking place every moment of every day, but are the prayers of God’s people keeping up? This is a question that Reverend Randy Maxwell asks in his book, Closing Prayers; Facing the final crisis on our knees. Randy is a good friend of mine, and during one of my trips back to Washington, I was blessed to…
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Connect with God in New and Unexpected Ways, Seeing His Provisions Around You with Sarah Geringer
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Have a question? Click Here? In what area do you need to trust that God has good and delightful surprises in store for you? Some of the best discussions I have with God are when I’m taking a walk. The fresh air clears the fog from my brain, the sounds of nature drown out the perpetual to-do list in my head, and I can appreciate the beauty that God …
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How Prayer Is Your compass to Do The Thing God has Designed with Rebecca George
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Have a question? Click Here? How would things be different if you trusted God as He asked you to start, endure, or even quit a “thing”? So often, we let the “what if” of fear stop us from taking those first steps. The "thing" God has called us to do requires a strong plan to deal with obstacles the enemy places in our way. In this episode, guest Re…
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How Good Boundaries can Bridge the Conflict Gap with Leslie Newman
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Have a question? Click Here? What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word boundaries? My friend Leslie Newman asked this question in our writer's group, and she received a variety of answers. My answer was protection, both for the other person and me. Having learned the benefits of setting grace-filled boundaries, Leslie loves …
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Discovering the Power of Being Authentic During Hard Conversations with Lori Young
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Have a question? Click Here? When was the last time you avoided a difficult conversation with someone just to get their approval? Did it ever get resolved? Having difficult conversations with those you care about is part of life, so it's better to prepare ahead of time. In my conversation with Lori, she shares that our avoidance of an issue and not…
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How to Love Through Conflict with Others by Inviting God and Sitting Together with Becky Keife
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Have a question? Click Here? How different would your next family gathering, work day, or neighborhood picnic be if everyone chose to celebrate or weep with each other before trying to convince, correct, or lobby for their agendas? Jesus never said that getting along would be easy, especially loving one another. But He did call us to do it. Becky K…
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How to Comfort Others with the Same Comfort God Has Given You
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Have a question? Click Here? What keeps you from extending comfort within your community? When I asked my friends that question, there was a common thread in their answers. It was “un” comfortable and it causes “dis” comfort. Did you know there's a reason for it? There is someone behind that reason! We were created to be in communion with each othe…
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How Faithful Habits Can Help You Choose Joy with Yvette Babs Walker
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Have a question? Click Here? What is holding you back from experiencing joy? Joy should be one click away, as self-care and getaways are more accessible than ever before. Yet the search for happiness and joy continues to be a popular topic. My guest Yvette Babs Walker knows all about wanting to experience joy and wondering when she would find it. S…
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An Invitation to Understand God's Heart for How Food and Faith Intersect with Erin Davis
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Have a question? Click Here? Do you ever wonder why so many of our best memories and most cherished relationships involve food? When my kids are going to come home, they will request their favorite meals and desserts. Making it for them warms my heart as their mom! Why is that? Could it be a design decision rather than a default one? There are nume…
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The Game Plan on How to Be Truly Heart Happy with Tricia Goyer
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Have a question? Click Here? When was the last time you said to yourself, “I just want to be happy”? How can one truly be happy? I think if happiness were obtainable by our human ability, we would have stopped chasing after it by now. Happiness is an emotion that changes and often relies on what is happening around us, our personal relationships, a…
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How to Quiet Your Heart and Mind by Making Room for Rest with Marci Seither
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Have a question? Click Here? Is there a time when your heart felt heavy because of difficult circumstances? Focusing on what I can't handle can feel like my heart is heavy and full of despair. When times like these came, I would escape to our family cabin in Oregon. I called it my Happy Place. My heart would feel lighter when I turned down the road…
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How You Can Help Make the Impact to Keep Vulnerable People Out of Slavery with Briony Fickling
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Have a question? Click Here? January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. “There are plenty of awareness months and days dedicated to various causes. Some get a lot of attention; some pass by relatively unnoticed. People in slavery deserve attention. They deserve to have a voice. And you have a powerful one through your socia…
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Rediscovering the God Who Redeems - A Study of Tamar with Shadia Hrichi
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Have a question? Click Here? Where were you the first time you felt overlooked, dismissed, or forgotten? It is a feeling that stays with us. Maybe you worked hard on a project without receiving any thanks, shared an idea only to have it ignored, or have been simply forgotten about. In this episode, I will be speaking with Shadia Hrichi and her stud…
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Helping Women Make the Move from Recovery to Sustainable Life with Hailey Johnston
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Have a question? Click Here? What is your first reaction when you think of a child wanting their art displayed? Maybe you remember being that child and having your masterpiece displayed. A smile spreads across the artist's face when the piece is placed under the magnetic clip or framed for all to see. When I moved to Cleveland, I met a young lady w…
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Sharing the Hope of Jesus in the Darkest of Places with Rachelle Starr
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Have a question? Click Here? Who has God called you to share His love with lately? When she was only twenty-three years old, Rachelle Starr started going to strip clubs to share Christ’s love with the dancers. Having founded a Christian ministry to people in the adult entertainment industry, she demonstrates the key to shining Christ’s light into t…
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