Brand New Me: Recent Episodes
Frances Drost and Pam Fleming: Musician, Speaker, Author, Songwriter
Frances Drost and Pam Fleming feature stories of ordinary people who have lived through extraordinary hardships and challenges. These people have emerged a "brand new me" in spite of the circumstances and their stories will bring you hope for your own journey through life as we glean lessons they have learned along the way.
As a songwriter, I set my life to music. I paint my songs like portraits. They become particular expressions of who I am, or who I have been along the way. These songs organize themselves around a particular theme with later becomes a CD project. I love to share these with an audience in a concert setting because it becomes much more like a conversation. And that is what makes Portraits of White more than just a show!
Do your wages determine your value?
What if you invest in a dream but don't get paid very much? Would you still do it? Should you do it?
This week's podcast comes from the answer to a Portraits of White fan question: "Do you make enough from Portraits of White to pay yourself?"
"There's nothing so powerful as an idea who's time has come." — Jim Rohn Sometimes ideas can feel like little mosquitos who are pesky and want a place to land and suck your blood. At least, that’s how I feel some days. I can’t possibly carry out all of the ideas that pop into my mind or give them a place to live. BUT….in the end, ideas can be our friends. We just have to learn how to nurture, prioritize and categorize them. When you see Portraits of White, you'll be witnessing the power of an idea. A snowy day led to the idea for the title song, Portraits of White. One single manger scene in a Christmas shop in 1999 sparked the idea for the song Take Another Look. That song took me down a path of "skipping Christmas" that year so I could pay attention to the holiday sadness I often felt in December. Skipping Christmas opened up space for me to start expressing my feelings through songwriting. Those seeds of songs started me thinking about doing a Christmas album. The album provided more ideas - how about a show where we "hear" and "see" the music? It came to pass in 2014 and it will again this year! Do you have your tickets to see this show yet? Here are 5 steps that Jim Rohn suggests for turning nothing into something: 1) Start with ideas and imagination - they aren't tangible, but they are almost real. 2) Believe that what you imagine is possible for you. Two types of testimonials can provide inspiration for us: "If I can do it, you can do it." (Someone else's story) "If I did it once, I can do it again." (Our own story) 3) Go to work and make it real - make it tangible. 4) It takes the disciplined activity to make it reality. 5) Appreciate the discipline it takes to follow through and see it happen.
What inspires you? How can you turn that into creativity?
Frances answers the question from a Portraits of White fan; "What inspires you to create?"
Do you have to "feel" inspired to write a song or create something?
When do you feel the most free? What is your safe place? Is there hope when it comes to freedom of the soul?
This week's Portraits of White fan question made me start thinking about life in general. I've been reflecting on the journey toward a "Brand New Me" and how it brought me to a new place of freedom. The question was: "What is your favorite part of Portraits of White? What really gets your heart pumping?"
I definitely love to play the piano and that's my favorite part...but beyond that, I love feeling free. It's taken a lifetime, but I feel like I've moved from feeling free on the piano bench to feeling free in other areas of my life.
I can tell you that no matter what you're facing today, you can walk in freedom. Don't give up!
"Do you ever consider making Portraits of White more religious?"
Now that's a very thought-provoking question. My answer in this week's podcast episode might surprise you!
Do you feel a bit overwhelmed in your life? Even if you're "living the dream?"
We all experience times when we are overwhelmed and we wish that we weren't the ones in charge, whether it's raising a family or owning a business.
In this episode I'll give you 3 tips for managing "living the dream."
1) Don't fall in love with the plan, fall in love with the dream. — Dan Miller
2) Remember the WHY!
Why did you start on this journey in the first place? You might want to spend time refreshing your heart and mind by remembering the why.
3) Find someone to help you.
What are you afraid of? What keeps you from moving forward?
Fear can be paralyzing. Whether it's inside things (in your soul) or outside circumstances (like a pandemic) that we face, it's important that we face our fears.
In this episode, I'll give you some ideas for dealing with fear.
"The enemy of love is self-consciousness." — Tom Jackson, Live Music Producer.
For most of my career, I viewed myself as a musician—in the music business. In the past few years, I've changed my mind. Or at least made room for a broader perspective. As a songwriter, I don't just write and perform music. I help give voice to what others might be feeling but find themselves unable (or afraid) to express it. There is an exchange that happens between artist and fan. It's a beautiful thing. I no longer see myself as just a musician in the music business. I believe I'm in the people business.
My live music producer planted this seed years ago when he challenged my thinking about why musicians get nervous when performing. "The enemy of love is self-consciousness," he said. What he was saying was resonating with me.
When a Portraits of White fan asked "What is the most rewarding part of doing Portraits of White," it didn't take me long to come up with an answer. Sure, I love practicing and I love the first note of the concert when you, the audience, are seated and we are ready for the train to leave the station. We're off to see the wizard and we've locked arms. You are my friends on the yellow brick road for the next couple of hours. That's definitely a special part of doing the show.
I also love the last note of the evening, because at this point, I know my dream has become reality and nothing has stopped it. I will make my way out to the lobby to greet as many of you as I can. I'll soak in your smiles, tears, laughter and comments. I've prepared an evening of inspirational music and you've blessed me by coming. We've exchanged Christmas gifts and I feel happy.
Do you need some oil in your life? Are you feeling rusty, unable to move, like the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz?
No matter what it is you want to accomplish in life, there are a few things that will help you keep things running more smoothly.
In this episode, Frances Drost offers some reflections about keeping things well-oiled.
She also answers another audience question about the Portraits of White Christmas event: "How much time do you put into practicing?"
Which comes first, the chicken or the egg? Do you choose the players for Portraits of White first or the music first? So many questions!
Hear the answer to this question and take in another journal entry from Frances in this episode. You'll also hear a beautiful arrangement of "When I Survey" with Frances on the piano and Doug Cook on flute.
As for the chicken question...we had chickens on our farm and I don't ever remember having trouble deciding which came first...the chicken or the egg. It was obvious to me. The peeps came first.
My mother and I would drive the very curvy and hilly Pennsylvania back roads to a little poultry farm near us and pick up boxes of peeps. They'd "peep" all the way home. The sound was comforting to me. Then we'd unload the boxes of the little yellow fuzzy balls into our chicken house. My mother, along with our apricot poodle, Angie, and I would sit in the chicken house and watch them for hours. It's one of my favorite memories from childhood.
What do chickens and eggs have to do with Portraits of White, you ask?
It's what popped into my mind when I read this week's fan question. It's really one of those "chicken or egg" questions.
"Do you pick the musicians and then select the songs and arrangements around those musicians? Or do you select the music arrangements and then find the musicians to fit your needs?
Thanks to Doug Cook, Eastman School of Music alumni [Performer's Certificate]—one of the star players of Portraits of White, I can select just about any arrangement I want, because we have such great musicians to draw from. Doug was the first person I approached about playing in my "orchestra" and his musical network consisted of pro musicians throughout South Central Pennsylvania. Since he knew that I wanted to put together an orchestra, he made a very special offer.
"Would you like me to be the music contractor for your Christmas show?"
At the time, I didn't know what a gift Doug was giving me when he offered to do this. I knew anyone he chose would be amazing, so I immediately said, "yes!"
How do you start to journal? Why do we journal?
How do you pick the songs for your Portraits of White show?
Much like Dorothy, in the Wizard of Oz, no matter what your end destination, every journey starts at the beginning and continues one step at a time.
Learn more in this week's episode.
If you want to reach a destination, it's good to have a plan and follow it step by step. It also involves developing your listening skills so that you "hear" steps you should take on your journey.
Frances shares how journaling can help to develop your listening skills—the ears of your spirit.
Did you know that you can change how you think? It takes work and it's a process, but it can happen. Years ago it became apparent to me that part of my struggle with depression was rooted in my bad thinking patterns.
In this episode, I share some of my own journey with learning to change how I think.
I also share the answer to a fan's recent question about my Christmas show, Portraits of White: How do you make the Portraits of White show personal?
Yep! We are happy to announce the Portraits of White 2021 Christmas Show is ON!
Frances shares WHEN & WHERE this delightful event will take place, as well as the process behind choosing this year's venue.
The scripture and journal entry for this week come from John 14, "Let not your heart be troubled." Life can be stressful, even when you're pursuing your dream. Choosing NOT to let your heart be troubled is an important part of living life!
"Why did you start the show?" [Portraits of White]
"You said you want it to be a personal experience. Why does that matter to you?"
These two questions from a fan of Portraits of White are probably the most special to me of all the questions I've been asked.
Beyond the fancy dresses, wonderful musicians, spotlights and set design, there IS a very passionate longing in my heart when it comes to this beloved Christmas show. Basically...
How we experience Christmas matters to me. We all have a longing to find our "home," especially during the holidays.
"No matter how dreary and gray our homes are, we people of flesh and blood would rather live there than in any other country, be it ever so beautiful. There is no place like home." — L. Frank Baum (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz)
For years, I struggled with the holidays, emotionally. Thankfully, I had a physical home, but there was a sadness that seemed to plague me at Christmas.
In fact, I almost gave up on Christmas. Frankly, I secretly dreaded the holidays. Fortunately, Christmas didn’t give up on me. The more I share my own story, the more I seem to encounter others who have felt this way too…or perhaps, still do. My solution to this “problem” was to create a grand Christmas concert experience where people could come together and enjoy a professional show with a home-town feel.
You have an idea. You start to make plans. Suddenly...your idea seems to take over your life...like a tornado. That's how it has been for me. I'm still learning to find the balance between following through with an idea and not letting it run over me, especially when it comes to Portraits of White.
While I was planning this incredible show, I was also working through some spiritual issues around my doubt of God's love for me. In this episode, I share more excerpts from my journal to give you hope and let you know you're not alone. We make plans, but God orders our steps. We take comfort in that!
It all starts with a dream, as some say. Nashville says it all starts with a song. Either way, if it's a dream, you have to get out of bed and get dressed. If it's a song, you have to get out your pencil and paper, or at least your recorder. Then you might want to play it for other people, put it on an album, put it out on iTunes. You can't just lay around and "think" about these things.
In this episode, Frances shares a few words of advice about following your dreams and continues sharing excerpts from past journal entries.
Read blog post here.
View this week's YouTube video here.
Kitchen renovations continue and Frances reminds us of how beautiful we become in the midst of soul renovation.
Peek behind the curtains as Frances continues to share from her journal and her life about becoming a "Brand New Me".
Also, can you be a farm girl and musician all at the same time?
Kitchen renovation, journal entries and what it's like to travel with Frances and "Dorothy" from "Kansas" to their dream kingdom of the Emerald City, are all part of this fun episode. For Dorothy, it's the land of Oz. For Frances, it's Portraits of White.
Join Frances (and Toto) as they let you peek behind the curtain and share how following your dreams can really bring about transformation from the inside out!
Subscribe to Frances' YouTube channel to "see" the journey as she posts weekly updates.
http://www.youtube.com/francesdrost
What is true love? Everyone craves it. Where do you get it?
In this episode, we'll continue delving into what it would be like to feel loved for who you are, unconditionally.
I'll be sharing a passage that I've been meditating on recently and give you some of my thoughts on what true love is and how it's changing my life.
This episode also features the song "Don't Quit" from the album "Brand New Me." You can purchase the song here.
How would you live and act if you believed you were loved unconditionally? I know I would live differently!!
"The love of money is the root of all evil." I believe that the lack of love in our lives is the root of all offenses.
In this episode we'll tackle this question about feeling loved. It's the backdrop for my song "Inside Things" and you'll get to hear why I wrote that song in the first place. It all has to do with LOVE!
This week you can vote for the song "Inside Things" on Global Rising Song - a contest that's been developed for songwriters to help raise money during COVID. If you vote for my song (giving $1 = 1 vote or you can give $1,000 and I'd get 1,000 votes), this will contribute toward the music I write and keeping the lights on during this season. Contest ends Sunday, 2.21.21 @ 9:00 PM CT.
http://www.globalrisingsong.com - look for Frances Drost "Inside Things" and cast your votes.
Do you have a broken friendship? Can God mend it? Listen as we discuss the challenges of friendships and the background of the song "God Can Mend."
If you could sum up your life in three words, what would you choose?
Hear the story behind the song "God is Faithful."
Learn more about having a personalized song created for you or someone you love: http://www.francesdrost.com/musical-creations/
Subscribe to my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/francesdrost
Wearing red lipstick underneath a mask is problematic...and other things I'm learning about being a musician during COVID!
You have been gifted with something special. It's unique to you. It's your "coin".
Do you know what it is and are you using it?
Dan Difava, photographer and founder of StigmaPeople.com was so discouraged with life that he attempted to end it, five times. But he was unsuccessful each time. After suffering a terrible car accident which left him with 2 broken legs and other serious injuries, he decided to give photography a try. Inspired by a program on Netflix (while he was laid up) his life began to take an interesting turn as he combined his story with his new-found love for film.
Your heart will be touched as you listen to this honest and hopeful story. It's a beautiful example of stirring up your creativity—which is exactly what we've been talking about in the most recent series.
Be sure to visit Dan's website @ http://www.stigmapeople.com. You'll also hear a beautiful new song that you probably have never heard before. "Love Works Wonders" was written by professional songwriter Robert Sterling.
If this podcast touches you somehow, please share it with a friend and let us know too!
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Pam is struggling with food issues (food is one of her many artistic talents!) and Frances wonders how to get free from feeling like you always have to have a BIG purpose behind WHY you create.
Join us for some fun times!
We continue our conversation with Eric Copeland, President of Creative Soul Records and author of the new ebook, How To Live A Creative Life - https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Creative-Life-Ministry-ebook/dp/B07QWB99J4.
Why do you think people create things like paintings, songs or novels? Should it be just for fun?
Music producer, Eric Copeland, continues to share his thoughts with Pam and Frances about why we create. He also addresses what to do if you're stuck or just not having fun with your art anymore.
To purchase Eric Copeland’s book “How to Live a Creative Life: Creative Ministry” click on the link: https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Creative-Life-Ministry-ebook/dp/B07QWB99J4
How do we as creative people serve the world with our talents? Where can we show our artistic gifts and express our creative ideas? We create so people can be moved and affected by what we have to give. Eric Copeland joins Frances and Pam as they explore various avenues of getting your creative ideas and gifts out to the world, as well as letting others know that what you are creating is important. To purchase Eric Copeland’s book “How to Live a Creative Life: Creative Ministry” click on the link: https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Creative-Life-Ministry-ebook/dp/B07QWB99J4
Can you remember pretending to be or do something as a child? This could be a clue to the creative life inside of you. There is something creative in all of us. To access it, you may need to reach in, find what your gift is and begin to stir up that creative life that is inside of you. Eric Copeland joins Frances and Pam, as they share insight from his book “How to Live a Creative Life” on how to cultivate the creativity inside you. To purchase Eric Copeland’s book “How to Live a Creative Life: Creative Ministry” click on the link: https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Creative-Life-Ministry-ebook/dp/B07QWB99J4
In this episode, Frances and Pam talk with composer, arranger, and producer, Eric Copeland, about how to live a creative life.
Eric shares how important it is to pay attention to that inner muse so that the creative things inside you are not lost.
Frances, Pam, and Eric share who has inspired them in their lives.
Get a glimpse into the music production world as you listen to a clip of Frances' song “Brand New Me” in its raw draft and then the final produced product.
This week features Eric's song "Rest of My Life" from Positive Spin Songs. https://positivespinsongs.com/
For the next season of Brand New Me, we will be discussing the book, “How to Live a Creative Life: Creative Ministry” by Eric Copeland https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Creative-Life-Ministry-ebook/dp/B07QWB99J4
What are the pillars of building a healthy relationship? Frances and Pam share seven crucial pillars for building any healthy relationship, from Danny Silk’s book, “Keep Your Love On”.
When you experience hurt or disappointment in your relationships, do you tend to allow fear to cause you to pull back, or do you make a choice to forgive, love, and move forward? In this episode, Frances and Pam touch on how a marriage, as well as other relationships, can become disconnected through fear. They also share their own experiences of the battle between fear and love in marriage and other relationships. Also in this episode, you'll hear a fun song written and produced by Eric Copeland, President of Creative Soul Records and Positive Spin Songs and the producer of Frances' music. The song, "Falling in Love With You" fits perfectly with the theme of this week's episode.
Are you powerless or powerful when it comes to your relationships with others?
Powerful people take responsibility, powerless people find someone to blame. Powerless people are rooted in things such as fear and doubt. Powerful people are rooted in choosing to love.
How do you go from being a powerless person to a person who is powerful? Pam and Frances share insight into how to become a powerful person.
Do you know the impact that cultivating laughter, song, and dance can have in your life? Maybe it’s time to let go of being cool, and always in control, and give yourself permission to celebrate! Laughter, song, and dance create an emotional and spiritual connection; reminding us that we are not alone. In this episode, Frances and Pam share their experiences of how times of laughter, song, and dance have impacted each of their lives.
What makes you come alive? We all have gifts and talents. When we don’t use our talents to cultivate meaningful work, we pay a price. When we cultivate those gifts and share them with the world, we create a sense of meaning and purpose in our lives. This week Frances and Pam share on the chapter, “Cultivating Meaningful Work” from Brené Brown’s book The Gifts of Imperfection.
Does it feel like anxiety and even waves of panic sometimes seem to sweep over you? Don't be discouraged! God has given us tools to help us break out of a lifestyle of anxiety. Pam and Frances share their own personal journeys of overcoming anxiety and how they each are finding and cultivating a place of calmness and stillness in their own lives.
Do you feel stressed when you’re playing because you feel unproductive?
Well-known author, Dr. Stuart Brown says that "play shapes the brain, opens the imagination and invigorates the soul." He also says that, "the opposite of play is not work, the opposite of play is depression."
Frances and Pam share how they “play” and how it refreshes and energizes their lives. Pam believes in taking naps!!
Leave the guilt behind….take something off your list and take a nap!
In this episode Frances and Pam share the creativity they inherited from their Mother’s (well, it depends on who's talking) and how we sometimes compare ourselves to our Mom’s.
We all need to realize that comparison is all about conformity and competition. It can become the “Thief of Happiness” that can clearly steal our joy and make us feel bad about ourselves.
Listen in as we tell you how to get deliberate, get inspired and get going in finding your creative part.
We are all creative in our own right. We are unique and God has given us all a gift to share in this world!
This week's episode features a new song written by Frances' record producer, Eric Copeland and sung by Chris Rodriguez. Chris has been a guitarist and vocalist for Peter Cetera, Kenny Loggins, Keith Urban and many others. Listen here: "This Could Be Your Day" - by Chris Rodriguez
This week on the Brand New Me podcast, Frances and Pam will discuss Brene Brown’s view on how to cultivate our intuition and hold on to our faith.
The definition for Intuition is, “A direct perception of truth or fact, independent of any reasoning process.”
So what about you? Do you listen to your gut instincts? Do you hear the Spirit speak clearly? And if you do, what do you do with it?
We know that Faith is, the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. We as humans love closure, resolution and clarity, but faith seems like the exact opposite.
Tune in to hear how to get deliberate, to get inspired and to get going in your faith!
Tune in this week as we talk about cultivating gratitude and joy. How do we do this? In Brené Brown's book “The Gifts of Imperfection” she says, “It seems that gratitude without practice may be a little like faith without works – it’s not alive.”
Frances and Pam discuss how they choose joy in their lives and how they practice keeping joy alive. Being grateful is a key component to living a joyful life. They also examine how the feeling of scarcity can rob our joy. It’s all those things we don’t have or can’t do that takes away our joy.
As Brené Brown says, “Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.”
Why are some people resilient and others not?
Frances and Pam discuss the chapter in Brene Brown's book that deals with resiliency. They explore how to become resilient, and learn how to "pick ourselves up" after hardships and trials in our lives.
Cultivating hope is one approach to becoming resilient, ask yourself...
- Do I know where I want to go?
- Do I know how to get there?
- Can I do this?
Tune in to hear other paths, that help you become a more resilient, productive and powerful person.
Why is it sometimes hard to show as much compassion toward yourself as you do to others?
How do you feel when you don't achieve your goals, can't keep your house organized or in that moment when you happen to look in the mirror?
Self-compassion is the subject of this week's conversation on the podcast. Join us!
Brené Brown defines connection as "the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they drive sustenance and strength from the relationship".
Join us as we delve into the deep subject of connection from Brené's book "The Gifts of Imperfection".
We even talk about social media...how we feel about it. Yikes!
What exactly IS compassion? How do you support someone when they're going through something difficult while keeping some boundaries of your own? It's not easy!!
Join Pam and Frances for another honest look at their own struggles and observations when it comes to showing compassion.
We all have a story. It takes courage to be vulnerable and share our story with others. It can be hard to be vulnerable.
In this episode, Frances and Pam talk about how having the courage to open our heart to share our story with others can open a whole new world for someone else.
We would love to hear from you! Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Do you think God wants you to be this perfect person who does everything right? Do you feel like you just can’t measure up?
We often question who God wants us to be, who others want us to be, even who we want to be. Our thoughts can take us on a journey that leads away from who God designed us to be.
Frances and Pam share how important it is to renew our minds, to change our thought process from the negative to the positive by changing toxic thought patterns in our lives.
To find out more about Caroline Leaf’s 21-day brain detox plan, go to https://drleaf.com/about/
We would love to hear from you! Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Tabitha Deller is a wife, mom, teacher, and writer. She resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, Steve, and their four sons, Joshua, Caleb, Nathan, and Isaac. She loves words— written or spoken and is passionate about God’s Word and the life-changing truths found in it. She loves reading it, writing about it and challenging others to do the same.
She has authored and taught Bible Studies for large groups, small groups, and online groups. She also loves encouraging ladies of all ages through speaking at events and retreats and has done so for MOPS, single moms, teens, and young girls.
Learn more about Tabitha or get in touch with her through her website @ https://www.tabithadeller.com/
Have you ever felt a strong nudge in your heart that compels you to step into something new? In this episode, Frances shares how following a nudge in her heart led her to write songs for an organization called “Songs of Love”. To find out more about the “Songs of Love” organization, go to songsoflove.org. We would love to hear from you! Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
As we look ahead to this new year, many of us are full of expectations and dreams for our lives.
In this episode, Frances and Pam share thoughts and ideas on goals they each anticipate pursuing in 2019.
We would love to hear from you! Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Frances and Pam not only have 500 pound dreams but they now FEEL like 500 pounds from all the holiday frenzy.
Join us for this fun holiday episode.
Merry Christmas from our silly selves!
What are you doing today that will make a difference 100 years from now?
Are you minimizing what you are doing in your life to make a difference or are you celebrating how God uses you to fulfill His plans?
In today’s episode, Frances and Pam share insight into the importance of how the dreams that you choose to go after today, are actually forming who you are going to be in the future.
We would love to hear from you! Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Frances Drost shares how her sold-out show "Portraits of White" came to be. It began with a dream of giving a professionally done, big concert, and grew into the highly successful "Portraits of White Concert" that it is today.
She shares her journey of what made her chose to do a Christmas show over any other type of show she could have done. She also gives us a peek into how she prepares for the show.
In this episode, you will hear some clips from her "Portraits of White" album. To purchase her Christmas album or find out more about the "Portraits of White 2018 Concert", go to https://portraitsofwhite.com or https://francesdrost.com.
Following in the wake of our most recent election, Frances and Pam share some interesting facts about one of our Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin. This patriotic episode touches on a list of virtues Benjamin Franklin created for himself to develop his character and accomplish the goals he set for himself. For a list of these virtues, go to http://www.thirteenvirtues.com/. We would love to hear from you! Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
In Mark Batterson’s book “Chase the Lion”, he shares about a story shop called Bittersweet Foundation, where they capture stories about great things that are happening in the lives of people.
In today’s episode, Frances and Pam bring this concept to the podcast by sharing some highlights from three stories from past episodes. These three stories capture the great things that God has done in the lives of three amazing women.
The Rabbit Room refers to the name of the back room of a pub where the Oxford Inklings (including Lewis, Tolkien, and Charles Williams) shared their stories.
So who are you hanging around that inspires you to dream bigger? What kind of people do you spend time with?
From lion chasers to rabbit holes to turkey day, Frances and Pam are their usual silly selves. They talk about dreamers and those who love to support dreamers.
So which one are you? Are you a dreamer or someone who loves to get behind someone else and help their dream come true? We need both.
And oh....Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for you, our listeners!
One decision we make can impact another person’s life, like a domino effect. Little things you do can have a big impact on someone else. Frances and Pam share the importance of facing your fears and how the simple act of doing that will cause a chain reaction that will impact others. We would love to hear from you! Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Are you experiencing pain today? Pay attention to your feelings. Not being driven by them, but realizing that there is a reason behind your feelings. Healing and growth come when we pay attention to our feelings.
Frances and Pam share some of their own deep feelings that they have embraced which have led them on journeys of healing, comfort, and growth.
Check out Frances's music video at https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/videos/349510255619061/
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In this episode, Frances and Pam share from Mark Batterson’s book, Chase the Lion, the story about a man who had a dream and a prayer to change the culture of Columbia.
Find out how this man would use five pounds of coffee beans and a dream called redeeming grounds to join his dream with two farmers from Columbia. Their dreams would interconnect to change fields of cocoa used to produce cocaine into producing coffee.
Every dream has a price tag. How much is your dream worth? You will need to count the cost and pay the price for your dream to be fulfilled.
https://ebenezerscoffeehouse.com
https://www.redeeminggrounds.com
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What do you do when you encounter difficulties? Do you complain or do you make the most of those difficult circumstances?
What if the circumstances we are trying to change are the very same circumstances God is using to change us. Sometimes circumstances can give us excuses that keep us from moving.
Frances and Pam share some ideas from the next chapter in Mark Batterson’s book, Chase the Lion, on what to do if you are having trouble moving forward.
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Going after our dream calls for "running to the roar", but if you're going to do that, you better make sure you got clear directions before you go off running!
So how do you develop the skills to hear God's voice?
How can you be sure you heard Him right?
Based on Mark Batterson's book, Chase the Lion, join us as we explore chapter 12 and share some of our own life experiences in learning to hear God's voice.
We'd love to hear from you! Email us @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Are you willing to fight for your dreams? Does it seem like in pursuing your dreams, you are encountering lots of resistance?
Going after your dreams will cause some fights. Sometimes you might not feel like you have any fight in you, but you can get your fight back.
Frances and Pam share with us some of their own points of resistance in pursuing their dreams. They give us tips on what to do to get your fight back when you feel you have lost it.
We would love to hear from you! Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Success in the Lion’s Den; how do you measure success? What defines true success?
In this episode, Frances and Pam share little nuggets of wisdom about success.
We would love to hear from you! Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
What do you do when you have a dream and a calling, but you feel like you have ended up in a cave?
Is your cave a holding pattern, where God is speaking to you and keeping you safe, or is it holding cell? What are you doing while your dreams are in a holding pattern? Could the cave be a test?
Frances and Pam share what to do while your dreams are in a holding pattern so that you don’t become trapped in a holding cell instead.
We would love to hear from you! Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
The Bible is filled with field of dream moments! What is your field of dreams? What do you want to build? What do you want people to come to and be encouraged by because they have been in your field?
Perhaps you are at a place in building your dream where stepping away from your field of dreams will give you a fresher, bigger perspective of your dream.
In this week’s podcast, Frances and Pam share some important truths about building your field of dreams.
We would love to hear from you! Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Are you one who wants your dreams and goals to happen in an instant? Perhaps you’re working hard, and you don’t see much progress. How does being disciplined fit into seeing your goals and dreams accomplished? In this episode, they share: * The benefits and struggles of daily discipline. * Why big dreams and big goals don’t happen overnight. * Encouragement that through prayer and hard work, God WILL accomplish the work that He has called you to do!
We would love to hear from you! Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com. Check out Cedar's Gray's music here.
It is all about perspective. Are you focusing on the dream or the one who gave the dream?
Are you leaving a legacy for the generations to come?
Frances and Pam share the importance of having laser-like focus in our lives, fixing our focus on what we are here to do, who we are and what we are created to be.
We love to hear from you! Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Did you know that God is setting you up for what you are called to do through divine appointments, closed doors, and magnets? Those divine appointments can take you to a place you never expected to go. Perhaps you see or hear or even read something that makes all the bells and whistles go off and draws you to what the Spirit of God is calling you to do. What about those doors that have been closed in your face? Could they actually be a divine appointment? Frances and Pam share stories of their own divine appointments, magnets, and closed doors as well as what to do if you don’t have a dream. Frances and Pam love to hear from you! Contact them at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Have you had a genesis moment, a defining moment in your life that opened the door to let the future in? Perhaps it has been more like soft whispers that the Spirit of God has spoken to you, telling you what to do next.
Frances and Pam share their own personal moments when the Spirit of God whispered words to them that would change and form their lives.
This week's episode features the song "Nobody Sees" from Frances' latest CD project. You can hear the full song here: https://youtu.be/Q1mWGsTN-bM. You can also purchase the song on iTunes. Frances and Pam love to hear from you! Contact them at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Do you feel like you are facing some epic challenges? These challenges can turn into something beautiful. Your steps are ordered, so take heart, this episode is for you.
Frances and Pam share how their dreams have been shaped by epic challenges in their own lives.
My Steps Are Ordered is this week's featured song - written and produced by none other than Eric Copeland himself. Eric Copeland is Frances' music producer and has his own band called Player A. You'll enjoy this jazzy version featuring Eric's voice and piano work with top players in Nashville, TN.
Contact Frances and Pam @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and questions.
Your dream is rarely just about you. It's usually going to either inspire someone else, meet a need in the world or help to complete someone else's dream and maybe even all three!
These can all serve as motivations to figure out what you were created to do and be! They help you think "big picture".
Frances and Pam delve into chapter 2 of "Chase the Lion" by Mark Batterson.
In this episode, they mention Brandon Hess and his dream to do a movie about the Wright Brothers. His first short film, called "First in Flight", inspired Frances to do Portraits of White—a great example of a dream within a dream. Learn more about his film here.
Frances responds to a listener who wonders if she did the right thing by devoting her life to her children. Now that they are grown up and gone, she is wondering what to do with her life.
Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and questions. We love to hear from you!
Are you trying to imitate someone else? Jarl Mohn, President and CEO of NPR (National Public Radio) says that will lead to being a lousy version of them. Just be yourself.
Those are just a few of the inspirational takeaways Frances and Pam brought home to share with you. After attending their first Podcast Movement in Philadelphia last week with hundreds of other podcasters, they are excited to share tidbits of inspiration with you.
Here are some resources mentioned that you'll want to take advantage of:
Dan Miller's Podcast: https://www.48days.com/listen/
Jeff Brown's Podcast: https://readtoleadpodcast.com
Contact us at: brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Are you afraid to step out and pursue the 500 pound dream you have in your heart? We get it!
Listen in on our conversation as we share the types of fears we have faced (and somedays, still face) as we pursue our dreams. This week, we're jumping into Chapter 1 of the book Chase the Lion.
Check out our new artwork! We'd love to know what you think of it. Contact us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
What is the lion part of your dream?
What's the part that scares you and makes you get on your knees and ask God for help?
Mark Batterson's book, "Chase the Lion" has been a big help to us and as we start to dive into the lessons we've both been learning from it, we invite you to join us!
Also, this week's episode features Creative Soul Record artist, Bec Bingaman and her song "Let it Shine". You can purchase her music here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bec-bingaman/587595247
If you had 1 minute to tell someone what your dream is, could you do it?
Join us today as we continue the adventure of helping you discover your big dream!
Make sure you get the books The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson and Chase The Lion by Mark Batterson, so you can follow along with us as we discuss how to find your dream.
Motivational speaker, Jim Rohn, once said, "You will arrive 5 years from now, the question is where? Who are you hanging out with? What are they doing to you? Are you ok with that?"
We want to see you succeed and find what it is you were created to do! Join us as we draw insights from our own lives of pursuing our dreams and callings. We'll also study from two books; The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson and Chase The Lion by Mark Batterson.
We'd love for you to purchase the books and read them as we walk our way through them. We believe they are two amazing resources as you journey with us to discover what your dream is.
Here are a few questions to ask yourself to get started:
What have I always been good at?
What needs do I care about most?
Who do I admire most?
What makes me feel most fulfilled?
What have a I felt called to do?
What do you most want to be remembered for?
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com
High School graduation is over and many are headed off to college. What happens in the heart of a parent when your child leaves the nest? Jessica Cole shares the struggles she faced when this happened to her.
Jessica is a worship leader, singer/songwriter and the wife of a Pastor. Her voice will touch your heart both through her story and her music.
You can download Jessica's music on iTunes!
Email Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Next week we begin a new focus as we work toward helping you achieve your dreams. What were you born to do? Who are you? What do you have to offer the world? These are all questions we'll work through together.
Much of our material will be based on the book by Mark Batterson, "Chase The Lion". We'd love for you to buy a copy of the book and go through it with us.
https://www.markbatterson.com/books/chase-the-lion/
How do men and women fulfill their roles in the Kingdom of God? Pastor Dave Hess shares his heart with us on the issue of men and women ministering together in the church and as the church in the world. He brings new revelation concerning the scripture that states women shouldn’t speak, teach or have authority in the church. He shares truths on the importance of women having a leadership role, having a voice and a place in the church as well as for women to be fully released to use their gifts and fulfill their calling!
Rest. Trust. Hope. You're not alone. What happens when God doesn't come through the way you hoped and prayed? Author and speaker, Dave Hess, is back again this week to share thoughts on what to do when you are disappointed with your circumstances and outcome.
We wrap up this week's episode with a beautiful song titled "You're Not Alone", from Creative Soul Records artist, Erin Hutchinson.
We are also celebrating the milestone of 50 episodes!
You can reach Frances or Pam at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
"Hope Beyond Reason"—It's not just a book title, it's Dave Hess's story of his journey through Leukemia! Yes, he lived to tell about it and it's nothing short of a miracle.
Also, we are reaching the milestone of ONE YEAR AND Episode # 50! Lots to celebrate, so we're working on some new stuff!
At the end of this week's episode, you'll hear a special song from singer/songwriter Skylar Kaylyn—another Creative Soul Records artist. (Creative Soul Records is the label that Frances is a part of.)
You can check out her Skylar's music here: http://www.skylarkaylyn.com. We're featuring her song "This Too Shall Pass" this week. You can buy it on iTunes.
We are excited to start sharing other independent musician's music on our episodes, as well as some of the music from Frances' own catalog.
We encourage you to support indie artists by purchasing the songs you hear on these episodes on iTunes. This week also features an oldie but goodie from Frances' project, "My Refuge". You can buy the song "Turn and Look in His Eyes" on iTunes.
Do you feel like you have to perform "perfectly" or even just "perform" in order for God to love you? Many of us struggle with that feeling. It's nice to know we aren't alone. But where does that tendency come from and how do we deal with it?
This week's episode continues our discussion with our special guest Ruth Puleo on overcoming the need to perform perfectly and walking more toward loving God and receiving His love.
Be sure to visit the website of Women of Purpose and learn more about the November "Fearless" conference for women. https://penndelwomenofpurpose.org/2018-fearless-conference
Why do we think we have to "earn" God's favor? Why do we think we have to work hard so that He will answer our prayers?
Through the challenging circumstances that Ruth Puleo faced with her daughter's health, she was challenged not only in her faith, but in how she viewed God.
Ruth Puleo is the Women of Purpose Director for the PennDel District of the Assemblies of God. It was a pleasure to have her on our podcast as she shared her honest conversations with God.
Learn more about Ruth and the Women of Purpose here: https://penndelwomenofpurpose.org.
Sometimes it can be hard for women to make new friends, especially if you think it could be hard to find common ground. One woman has four kids and one woman has none. In this episode, for instance, Megan has seven children and Joanna has four. Pam has two and Frances has zero!
This touching conversation sheds light on the fact that humans can connect just by the mere fact that we are human. As we find common ground, we can offer encouragement to each other, whether we have kids or no kids!
What's it like to be a mom? What do moms want for Mother's Day? Megan Moseman has 7 children (including her newborn baby, Rayna, who slept in her arms during the interview) and Joanna Dennstaedt has 4 children. Their humor, honesty and conversation is touching.
Happy Mother's Day from Pam and Frances!
Our co-host, Pam, talks about Mother's Day both as a mom and as a daughter. Need some tips for raising your children? How can you be a blessing to your mother on Mother's Day?
From childhood panic attacks, summer camp, college sweethearts, an affair and all the way to her first husband's death—it's all part of the story that Pam, our favorite podcast co-host, shares with us as we continue our spiritual mapping exercise in Part 2 of this series.
It IS possible to go through tough stuff and NOT give in to despair. Pam is living proof!
What are the significant events in your life—from childhood to your present age that have greatly impacted your life? How do they affect who you are today? Does it even matter?
In this episode, Pam walks Frances through the process of spiritual mapping to give you a sense of the power behind looking back at how life events have shaped who you have become.
What do trucks, mini vans moms and baskets have in common? For Joanna Dennstaedt they are very connected! She has a story to tell and we know you're going to love her enthusiasm, sense of humor and courage in the midst of a struggle for her health.
Meet our guest on her website and consider sending a basket of hope to someone you know who is currently walking through cancer: http://www.hisradianthope.org.
What's on your mind these days? It's a great question to start a conversation. That very question led to a very interesting chat between Frances and Pam. The subject of joy was on Pam's mind, but when she asked Frances about joy, you might be surprised at the response.
Baby, Bible and Bloopers with Frances and Pam. You just have to listen...that's all we can say.
Asa Reitzi continues Part 2 of her amazing story. She describes her life with these words: "From messy to beautiful". I can't think of a better way to say it myself. Isn't that what God's love does for all of us??
To learn more about Peace Promise, visit http://www.peacepromise.org.
You can also learn more about Soaps By Survivors on Facebook @Soapsbysurvivors.
Asa Reitzi was introduced to the sex industry as a young teenager by her mother—the woman who should have been her protector and friend. For twelve long years her life spiraled further and further into hopelessness until she had a dream one night that changed everything.
This is part 2 of a story shared by a man who wasn't planning on being a camp director, but after a serious motorcycle accident his plans were completely changed. Forty years later, he doesn't seem to regret it.
Grab a chair and join us around the camp fire as Steve Long shares his love story and how culture is changing the camp setting. Should kids be allowed to have their cell phones at camp?
Contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
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Steve Long felt abandoned by God after a motorcycle crash which changed the direction of his life. But hind sight usually gives us a view we can't see in the moment and now he looks back over his life to see how God really never did abandon him.
Steve Long is the Camp Director of the Doublin Gap Church of God Conference center in Newville, Pennsylvania - a position he's had for over 40 years. When you meet someone, you never know what kind of back story they have. After hearing Steve's story, we felt it was one worth capturing!
Another story of hope!
Contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
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Do you believe God is in every little detail? Lisa does and after the experience she had with bees, you can be sure she's glad He is in every detail!
Every now and then you hear a story that reminds you that God's transforming power can be instantaneous and really does make NEW creatures out of us.
You can order Lisa Dorr's book "Every Little Detail" here:
https://www.amazon.com/Every-Little-Detail-details-story/dp/0981776566
You can email Lisa at lisa.dorr.everylittledetail@gmail.com.
Contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
https://www.instagram.com/francesdrost/
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In part 2 of this series, you'll learn what the S and the C stand for in the DiSC study with the DASH girls.
Are you extra sensitive or conscientious? You'll benefit from this interview with four women who have been learning to put their gifts together and help other people become comfortable with who God created them to be!
Resources for learning more about the DISC method.
https://lance-learning.myshopify.com/products/disc-workplaces-profiles
https://institutesuccess.com/assessment/disc/?gclid=CjwKCAiA5OrTBRBlEiwAXXhT6NDXPmUCNsXMJ0VFrTN8JWh8HUrQWDOrtlmtHar0fszNXiAoE_77XhoCvTYQAvD_BwE
Email Frances and Pam @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com
Why do you act the way you do? Are you an early bird or a night owl?
Would you rather tell people what to do or be told what to do?
In the next two episodes, you'll begin to identify what type of personality you are as the DASH girls share how they are each uniquely wired and yet how they've learned to work together.
To learn more about the DASH girls or to book them for your upcoming event, visit their website @ https://dashgirlssoar.com/about/
To learn more about the DiSC test, visit Lance Wallnau at https://lance-learning.myshopify.com/products/disc-workplaces-profiles.
Email Frances and Pam @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
What if you awoke one morning ready to begin your day like every other day, but instead of hopping out of bed, you fell to the floor with half of your body acting as if it were paralyzed?
Marty Zimmerman tells his story of surviving a stroke as a young college student. It seems like it's no coincidence that he was studying Applied History.
He is currently learning how his own historical account of the day his life was interrupted can be applied in a way that will touch others.
You can order his book, "Life Interrupted" here: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Interrupted-Harold-Marty-Zimmerman/dp/1498422373
If you want to have Marty speak to your organization, his email is:
hmzim3@gmail.com.
Contact Frances or Pam @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Cristin Germaine shares the rest of her story from last week's episode where she shared how her marriage unraveled. But God didn't forsake her in that journey and out of the ashes, hope grew.
This story will remind everyone that God can use us no matter what and it's never too late to dream.
You can find out more about Cristin's conference and how to donate items here:
http://www.evangelephrata.com/ministries/wednesday-night-classes/
When is it time to leave? Cristin Germaine tells her story of deciding to stand up for herself in an unusual way when her husband started down the path of pornography and abuse. Should she leave or not?
We were inspired by her courage and faith in the midst of a marriage that began to fall apart. But wait until you hear what she's doing now!
From chickens to punch bowls to traveling light, Frances and Pam covered a lot of topics in 2017 on their new podcast.
Kind of like caffeine to go, get a fun dose of stories all in one episode.
Contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
https://www.instagram.com/francesdrost/
https://www.facebook.com/pamela.b.nicely
Do you struggle to make New Year resolutions? Do you keep them once you've made them? What if you tried a new approach this year?
Frances and Pam share their own personal views in this first episode of 2018 and offer some fresh perspectives on an old tradition.
Contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
https://www.instagram.com/francesdrost/
https://www.facebook.com/pamela.b.nicely
Caught up in being a little too busy?
Feel like you've lost the "wonder" you had when you first loved Jesus? This is a great way to start out the new year!
Judy Dunagan shares her own journey of finding her way back to the "wonder" of knowing Jesus.
Learn more about Judy at http://www.judydunagan.com
In this heart-warming interview, Carol Kent (international speaker and author) shares some tips she's learned in navigating your way through the holidays when your life has been turned upside down.
Pam and I are excited to bring back this very special guest to offer hope over the Christmas holiday.
To book Carol Kent or learn more about her ministry, go to http://www.carolkent.org.
Is your table still set? Listen in on this personal conversation between Pam and Frances. This was an unplanned, unscripted episode that seemed appropriate for the upcoming holidays.
Enjoy!
The luscious guitar music of Dove Award Winner Tom Hemby is featured on this podcast episode. You can learn more about Tom's music here: http://www.tomhemby.com.
"Travel Light". That's what Carole Lewis told Pam and me. She ought to know! She's had to let go of a lot of precious things including her home and some of her family, but she presses on and doesn't give up!
In January of 2014, Carole became the Director Emeritus. Carole led First Place 4 Health as the National Director since 1987. A member of the original First Place group that began in 1981, she watched the program grow from 12 groups in one church to thousands of members at more than 12,000 churches throughout the nation and in many foreign countries.
When Carole attended the First Place orientation in March 1981, she was unsure of where God was leading but knew she needed to make some lifestyle changes. A chance meeting with a friend from her past gave Carole the impetus to determine she did not want to be "fat and 40." She joined a First Place group and soon lost 20 pounds. Learning how to bring balance to her life motivated her to become a First Place leader to encourage others to achieve their goals.
Carole has authored fifteen books and led conferences, Christian spas, workshops and seminars with an emphasis on personal and spiritual balance, fitness, encouragement and temperament analysis. Her audiences know her as warm, transparent, honest and humorous.
Carole and her late husband, Johnny, have three children (one deceased) eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Carole lives in Houston, Texas.
Books: First Place, Choosing to Change, Today is the First Day, Back on Track, The Mother Daughter Legacy, The Divine Diet, A Thankful Heart, Stop It!, Living Well, First Place 4 Health, Better Together, Hope 4 You, Give God A Year, Live Life Right Here Right Now, .
www.facebook.com/carolelewis
You can reach Carole Lewis at:
Email: Carole.lewis@firstplace4health.com
Rising out of the ashes of loss and grief in her life, Frances found a way to use her struggle with the holidays in a positive way and began to dream big about using her gifts to help others.
Pam and Frances sit and have a conversation about Frances' big dream for doing a Christmas show and how it actually came true. Get some behind the scene stories of her original idea and how it has grown.
You'll be encouraged to follow your own dreams as you hear how God is working.
Visit http://www.portraitsofwhite.com to learn more about the show on December 9, 2017.
You can also email Frances and Pam at brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com
Jayme Hull is a dynamic speaker and passionate mentor who motivates audiences to invest in others through mentoring.
Pam and I are excited about sharing Jayme's story and passion with you. I (Frances) captured this interview with Jayme back in August 2017 sitting outside a hotel in Nashville, TN, so you'll hear the birds singing and a few other background sounds from the city.
Shaped by countless mentors over the past, Jayme now has the privilege of mentoring millenial women for the past thirty-five years. As a Church Mentoring Consultant she trains Church leaders how to successfully produce mentor programs.
Her first book titled, Face to Face: Discover How Mentoring Can Change Your Life was released April 2016. Jayme has written hundreds of articles for her own website and for online media, including: More to Life Online Magazine, Divine Detour Blogs, Ask Dr. B Online, Dear Reader Online, and more. She has appeared on The Harvest TV Show and Real Life TV Show as well as 15 radio shows including Dr. Gary Chapman Building Relationships, The Chris Fabry Show and Boundless Podcast with Focus on The Family.
Jayme is an authentic connector who is passionate about inspiring people to connect with others through a face to face mentoring relationship. She is on a mission to intentionally develop a mentoring movement. She has spent a lifetime encouraging people to invest in others and make a positive difference in today’s culture.
Jayme and her husband John have been happily married since 1980 and currently live in Franklin, TN. Being with her family is Jayme’s favorite way to spend her time. She and John love to hang with her three adult kids, their spouses and adore every minute with their four beautiful grandchildren.
You can contact Jayme on her website at http://www.jaymeleehull.com/book/.
Contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
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A special Thanksgiving episode just for you - from Pam and Frances.
Contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
https://www.instagram.com/francesdrost/
https://www.facebook.com/pamela.b.nicely
Can God speak through a piece of red yarn? Find out on this interesting story from Stephanie Reylek.
Contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
https://www.instagram.com/francesdrost/
https://www.facebook.com/pamela.b.nicely
In this tender story told by Zoe Monserrate, we have a chance to hear what it's like for the families of those who serve in the military to receive word that their loved one has given their life in the line of duty. Like a little soldier, she stepped up to do all she could as a young girl to help her parents and her younger siblings during their time of grief while hiding away her own grief.
Now, as an older woman, Zoe takes time to reflect on a life lived without her beloved older brother and yet lived with confidence and strength in a faithful God.
In honor of her brother Stephen and so many others who have lost their lives fighting for freedom, we share this story in remembrance of Veterans Day, November 11, 2017.
To contact Pam and Frances, email us @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
https://www.instagram.com/francesdrost/
https://www.facebook.com/pamela.b.nicely
In one heartbeat, all the hopes and dreams of Sarah Schieber's heart changed. Literally. On October 7th, 2007, as Chad (her husband) and Sarah were running the Chicago Marathon, he collapsed and went home to be with Jesus right there on the streets of south Chicago.
Sarah says, "In one instant, I became a 33-year-old widow and a single mama to three young children.
Through the ensuing journey of grief, I found my Lord to be so faithful and gentle. He led me through the valley. He never abandoned me or told me I had to hurry up and be happy. He was a faithful friend and a constant comfort to me in the loneliest and darkest days of my life.
While my story has its own unique features, the reality is that people everywhere are struggling.
Pain is no respecter of persons or religions. If you walk this earth you will certainly experience heartache along the way. The wonderful news is that we serve a God who cares about every situation we walk through.
The good news, also, is that we serve a God who walks WITH us THROUGH every situation".
Sarah is the beautiful voice behind the song, Christmas in Heaven, written by Paul Marino and Jeremy Johnson, and we're happy to feature the song here as part of her interview.
Through a series of wonderful miracles, Sarah got to record the song in Nashville during September of 2008. Released to Christian radio in November 2008, it climbed to #15 on the national Soft AC/Inspirational chart published by Radio & Records, the industry's leading magazine. Sarah also sold nearly 4,000 copies of the CD single from her home. "This just doesn't happen!" says Wendell Gafford, a fifteen year radio promotions veteran and President of Creative Promotions, hired to promote "Christmas In Heaven." We've promoted over 200 national Top 20 singles and I don't ever remember a song having this kind of impact!"
Christmas in Heaven has continued to bless many people during the ensuing years and this last holiday season found the song ministering in a profound way to people all over the county in the aftermath of the devastation school shooting in Newtown, CT on Dec. 14, 2012. DJ Johnny Burke,WHNN-FM radio personality, had so many requests for the song that he put together a remix of Sarah's Christmas in Heaven with President Obama's reading of the victims names from the community interfaith service. The remix of the song was played all across the nation for the rest of the holiday season.
Contact Sarah at http://www.sarahschrieber.com
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Gayle Roper is the award winning author of more than fifty books. She has been a Christy finalist three times for her novels Spring Rain, Summer Shadows, and Winter Winds.
In this podcast interview, Gayle shares an excerpt from her new book, "A Widow's Journey" and gives three great suggestions for how women can cultivate meaning in their lives whether they are widows or not.
You can learn more about Gayle and order her books from her website: http://www.gayleroper.com.
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Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
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As a child, Alexa Moody struggled with depression, which eventually lead to thoughts of suicide as a teenager. She received help and recovered, deciding then to go to college for Human Services. During the 2009-2010 school year, while she was a 19-year-old college student, there was a cluster of suicides within her community. Just minutes outside of Pennsylvania’s capital, Alexa heard of five teen suicides within the course of five months. She was heartbroken. Although she did not personally know any of the teens, her heart was torn for the friends and families left behind (known as suicide loss survivors). It was from this hurt and her personal experiences of depression and recovery that Alexa heard God’s voice telling her to do something about it.
Armed with a broken heart and a message from God, Alexa started Please Live in May 2010. Her efforts were quickly noticed within the midstate as she networked with local prevention powerhouses such as Holy Spirit Teenline, the Mental Wellness Awareness Association, Someone To Tell It To, and the local chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The first board of directors was elected in 2012, and Please Live received it’s 501(c)3 nonprofit status in April of 2014.
Today Please Live has blossomed into a program that educators are eager to get their hands on. The future of Please Live hopes to plant chapters all over the United States to bring the message of help, hope, and healing to as many students as possible.
Pam and I are excited to share Alexa's story with you on this podcast episode.
You'll enjoy this open, honest and yes - even quirky episode as Frances and Pam jump back into the saddle and take the reins!
When Frances, (host) senses that Pam, (co-host) isn't quite herself, they decide to record their honest conversation not just to help each other, but to help listeners find creative ways to help others through tough times.
Contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
https://www.instagram.com/francesdrost/
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Have you ever received an unexpected phone call that completely threw your world off its axis? It might have been a devastating diag- nosis of cancer. Perhaps it was the shocking news of an accident that took the life of a family member and left someone else you love permanently disabled. But sometimes, unexpected calls bring magnificent surprises. You might have received good news about an upcoming wedding, or the announcement that a long-awaited baby is on the way. Or maybe you were offered a job or ministry position ideally suited to your gifts. Good or bad, in one moment in time, you knew your life would be forever changed by what you just heard. That’s what happened to Carol Kent when she received an unexpected phone call in the middle of the night.
Tune into this episode to hear how Carol has found hope in the truth that in all circumstances, God wants to hold our hand!
October 3, 2017 is the release date for Carol's new 365-day devotional and we are happy to air this episode the date of the release.
To order Carol's brand new book, go to http://www.carolkent.org.
To contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
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You've heard from Pam Fleming, our co-host how she lost her husband when he decided to take his own life. But now you can hear Pam's daughter, Megan, share what it was like for her to lose her Dad. In this touching interview with Megan, you'll hear her strong faith come through in spite of this tragic loss.
Listen in as you hear mother and daughter reflect on this journey. You'll want to listen all the way to the end for a musical surprise we recorded on the spot, in the moment!
To contact Pam and Frances, email us @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
https://www.instagram.com/francesdrost/
https://www.facebook.com/pamela.b.nicely
Megan Moseman shares her tender story of what it's like to have two miscarriages and how each one was accompanied by very different emotions.
Her sweet spirit and surrendered heart shine through in this touching story from our co-host's daughter.
You can contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
https://www.instagram.com/francesdrost/
https://www.facebook.com/pamela.b.nicely
In this short but sweet episode, we wrap up the love story of Tim and Sharon Spirk and hear how they have chosen to honor the father of Sharon's children and press forward as they navigate having a blended family.
You'll be inspired by their story! I love their take on honoring others!
To contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
https://www.instagram.com/francesdrost/
https://www.facebook.com/pamela.b.nicely
Tim Spirk shares what it was like to be single for 49 years before he met his wife. But this isn't just any ordinary love story - this is the other side of the love story you heard that started in Episode # 8 with Sharon Spirk.
This episode is full of touching moments, faith, perseverance and how one man held on to a promise from God for a long time!
Frances and Pam would love to hear from you if you are enjoying this podcast. Contact the hosts @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
https://www.instagram.com/francesdrost/
https://www.facebook.com/pamela.b.nicely
Sharon Spirk met and married the man of her dreams and then watched it all crumble beneath her. As she spent the next decade raising her children alone, her heart went through a lot of pain, but also a deep work of forgiveness.
In this beautiful story of hope, Sharon reminds us that if we are willing to walk the journey, God will enable us to forgive those who hurt us.
Ken Davis comes back for a second interview in this episode to encourage listeners to attend his SCORRE Conference and tells why anyone can benefit from this training.
A special surprise is waiting for those who listen all the way to the end!
To learn more about Ken Davis, visit http://www.kendavis.com.
To learn more about the SCORRE Training, visit http://www.SCORREConference.tv. Enter discount code: BRANDNEW to receive a $400.00 discount on the SCORRE Intensive Level.
Frances and Pam have both attended the intensive 4 day training and highly recommend it and are delighted to have Ken back to explain what the SCORRE Method is.
Contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
https://www.instagram.com/francesdrost/
https://www.facebook.com/pamela.b.nicely
Our very special guest Ken Davis, a comedian and communicator tells us a powerful story
that changed his life and his way of thinking. He also shares about bullying, humor and his depression and how he overcomes it.
Ken emphasizes… “God loves us the way we are.”
Learn more about Ken Davis @ http://www.kendavis.com.
Contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
https://www.instagram.com/francesdrost/
https://www.facebook.com/pamela.b.nicely
How do you lean into the future when your past or present are difficult? What kinds of things can help you set goals and move toward a better future? Both Frances and Pam give highlights of things that are helping them move into a future of hope like cultivating creativity, setting goals and paying attention to who you hang out with.
On a personal note, Pam is still navigating life with her new husband and his recent seizure episodes and Frances has two new fuzzy family members.
Contact Pam and Frances @ brandnewmepodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about Pam at http://www.lemonsandlacebook.com.
Learn more about Frances at http://www.francesdrost.com or http://www.portraitsofwhite.com.
Both Frances and Pam are on social media and would love to connect with you there too!
https://www.facebook.com/FrancesDrostsolo/
https://www.instagram.com/francesdrost/
https://www.facebook.com/pamela.b.nicely
In this episode, Pam and Frances talk about living in the present when the present is hard; recovering when your former spouse has taken their own life, your current spouse is having seizures and your elderly father is going through the aging process and deteriorating quickly. How do you keep going?
Pam and Frances share ways they embrace the present, including a conversation about dogs and cats, motor scooters and the bridges of Lancaster county.
You never know what these two women will get themselves into, but they love to laugh along the way.
How do you help someone who has a loved one that committed suicide?
What lessons can you learn from grandkids, journaling, and figure skating?
Pam and Frances dig a little bit deeper into their stories and offer help for getting through tough times.
You'll also hear the inspiration behind the song and podcast title, Brand New Me.
Picnics, ping pong, Starbucks and a Song of Joy are just a few of the things that started weaving the thread of connection in the lives of these two friends. Pam also gives a short piece of advice for helping you to work toward becoming a brand new me.
Food, coffee, vision and Pam's book release bring these two women together and as they begin to build a friendship, you are invited into their conversation about how it all began.