Just Talking with Friends Podcast: Recent Episodes
Deborah R Gordon
This podcast, Just Talking with Friends, is hosted by Deb Gordon. The purpose of this podcast is to encourage and build up young women in their Christian faith.
Matthew 6 continues with a deeper dive into matters of the heart. Jesus' radical teaching challenges the norms and thoughts of the day and goes to the "heart" of the matter. Join Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon as they continue to practice the Biblical reading skills for understanding.
Continuing in learning how to apply Biblical reading skills, Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon apply those principles to Matthew chapter 5. Matthew 5 is a radical teaching of Jesus as he calls us to be salt and light to those who need it most.
How did Jesus do it? How did he go through the trials and not give in? Today Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon discuss Matthew chapter 4 and discuss this very topic. During this study, they are modeling how to read your Bible so it means something to you. We welcome you to join us.
Continue to join Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon as they give practical suggestions on how to read and study the Bible and apply it to your life. We are in Matthew chapter 3. How is John the Baptist like Elijah and why does it matter? How does that apply to you?
How can we speak honor into our daughters and daughter-in-laws? Today on Just Talking with Friends Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon give some practical tips and ideas to prepare our daughters for marriage as the wedding season is upon us. What if we put more effort into speaking honor into our daughters? What would the marriage look like? Join the discussion and see if you are inspired with ideas.
Thank you for joining Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon as they walk through the Gospel of Matthew. You will continue to learn how to read the scriptures in a way that looks at the context, the audience, other scripture and more as you learn to discern what God's message was then and what it is for you now. This chapter explores how other's choices impact us; and how ours impact others. Join us as we explore this together.
Does God really speak to and through unlikely people? Join us as we read Matthew 1 and you would be amazed. This isn't any clean family tree; there are all sorts of stories in the Jesus' family tree. And that is exactly the point. Check it out and see what I'm talking about.
How do we learn to hear God speak? Does he speak in silence? Does he speak through events? History? Details? How do we learn to read the Bible and know truth is? Deb and Natalie and taking this season to explore this through reading and studying part of the Gospel of Matthew. Join us. Grab your Bible, a notebook and pen, and a friend and let's learn to listen together.
Deb and Natalie recap 2025 with stories of thanksgiving. God is so, so good....sharing the stories to encourage and inspire us that God isn't done with our stories.
This is a fun episode! Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon discuss how to build the tradition of Advent into your family. Christmas isn't just the lights...it's about the Light of Jesus. In this episode you'll hear some fun activities and ways to focus you and your kids on the true meaning of Christmas.
Everyday we have a choice, who will win the battle for our hearts? Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon discuss that battle and how we can draw closer to God in the midst of the trial.
Welcome back! Join Deb and Natalie Kuntz as they continue to talk about the book A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent. Today we are talking about the Gospel and Righteousness, what Christ has done for us. Join in the discussion.
How does the Gospel of Christ encourage us to love others? Join Deb and Natalie Kuntz as they continue to explore the deep truths of the Gospel. Exploring ideas from the Gospel Primer for Christians by Milton Vincent, Deb and Natalie challenge themselves and others to God's call to love more deeply.
Is God's lover really enough for us? Don't we need more? Join Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon as they continue to explore questions like this about the Gospel. What does righteousness have to do with anything? Or loving others? Let's explore the deeper meaning of the Gospel and search for answers.
What does God's Glory have to do with the Gospel? And does God really have our best interest in mind? These questions and many more are discussed by Deb Gordon and Natalie Kuntz as they continue to wrestle with the complete Gospel message. Join us as we dig further into the deep messages God has for us and see how it can transform your life.
Join Deb Gordon and Natalie Kuntz as they discuss how the Gospel is designed to impact us daily. When we truly apply the Gospel of Jesus Christ, it changes us and impacts us every day.
Join us, Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon, as we explore God's questions he has for us. Often times we only think about the questions we have for him, but what questions might he have for us? And when we answer, what might they reveal about our hearts?
A New Year bring new hope. Or does it? Is hope alive in 2025? Join Deb Gordon and Natalie Kuntz as they discuss tools to help in preparing you to face the new year despite the challenges ahead.
This season opener episode to Season 6. We are excited for a new year. This year, we are reflecting on lessons we learned from last year and how we can take those lessons and move forward into the new year. Part of that is identifying our purpose in Christ. Join Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon as we explore how that impacts our lives and our faith.
When you have an encounter with Jesus, what happens? It changes you, either by moving you closer or repelling you. How do you feel about that? Join Deb Gordon and Natalie Kuntz as they finish the book Meal Time Habits of the Messiah by Conrad Kempf and discuss how Christ has changed us and how he can change you.
Do you feel you are walking in the darkness? Are you feeling like the world in closing in on you? Join us, Natalie Kuntz and me, Deb Gordon, as we discuss how Jesus brings light out of our darkness. He can make all things new. Join us and see how.
Join Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon in discussing Encounters 30 and 31 out of the book Mealtime Habits of the Messiah by Conrad Gempf. Today's topic: What is a Kingdom Perspective? Are our lives part of a bigger purpose than ourselves?
Join Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon in their discussion over Encounters 28 and 29 from Mealtime Habits of the Messiah by Conrad Gempf. Today's discussion centers around what makes us angry and is it the same as what makes God angry? Is anger ever good? Pull up a chair and join us.
Deb and Natalie and exploring the question, "Why does Jesus perform miracles?" Springing from the Encounters 21 and 23 of Mealtime Habits of the Messiah by Conrad Gempf, Deb and Natalie explore the idea: does Jesus do miracles because we have faith or does he perform them so we will have faith? Join us as we explore these questions.
Join Deb and Natalie as they discus Encounters 18 and 20 out the book Mealtime Habits of the Messiah by Conrad Gempf. They are exploring the idea of when God helps. Does it ever come too late? Have we ever lost hope because He didn't come in enough time?
Do we really want to be healed? Isn't this a curious question. We think we know the obvious answer, but do we? Being healed or restored has a cost. Do we really want it? Join Deb and Natalie as they discuss this idea out of the Meal Time Habits of the Messiah book by Conrad Gempf.
What areas in your life do you need Jesus to show up and say "Peace be still!" Join Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon as they discuss Encounter 11 of the book Meal Times Habits of the Messiah by Conrad Gempf. We'll take a deep dive on what storms are raging in your life and how you can call on Jesus to meet you there.
Join Deb and Natalie as they discuss miracles. Are we open to them? What prevents us from being open to them? This goes over Encounters 9 and 10 of Meal Time Habits of the Messiah.
Deb and Natalie are exploring Encounter 6 in Mealtime Habits of the Messaih by Conrad Gempf. Would we accept the invitation to a dinner party if God invited us? Before you say yes, take a listen of ways Deb and Natalie explore this passage in Luke. What does it have to do with our hearts? What does it have to do with hospitality?
Jesus asks us a very important question: who do we say that he is? Deb and Natalie add a little fun to this episode by interviewing some children and asking them who Jesus is. Who we think he is will influence the course of our lives. Take a listen.
Have you ever thought that eating together a sacred act? In this second episode of Meal Time Habits of the Messiah, Natalie and Deb explore what takes place when we eat together, and how this impacts how we relate to one another. Come, join us to see what it's like to eat with Jesus.
Come, have some breakfast. This is Jesus' invitation as he invited his disciples to eat with him after he was resurrected. What would it be like if we invited Jesus back? Meal Time Habits of the Messiah is series Natalie Kuntz and Deb explore what we can learn by eating with Christ. Come, see what is in store.
This is the last of our cancer themed stories, but one of the best. Meet Steve. He is a survivor of prostate cancer. He and Deb discuss how God met him in his hour of greatest need. Time is short, Steve says, get right with God.
Two time breast cancer survivor Karen Peters shares with Deb how important advocating for oneself is so important. Karen's story is inspiring and heart warming. Take a listen and witness her story.
How is God revealing to me his great and mighty work through this breast cancer journey? This is part 2 of my journey through the wilderness of breast cancer. Natalie Kuntz joins me, Deb, again today and she asks some key questions about lessons, challenges, and God's amazing love.
How do you respond when you get the diagnosis involving the c word? You know, cancer? This is part one of two episodes of the journey through breast cancer that I am going through. My friend Natalie Kuntz is back and interviewing me this time. Even though this topic is heavy, I hope you feel encouraged after you have taken a listen.
Guest Natalie Kuntz and Deb finish their series on discussing the book Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst. They discuss that living in forgiveness is actually possible. Bonus material. Finish with someone and know that you can have freedom in forgiveness.
Guest Natalie Kuntz and Deb discuss chapters 12 and 13 in the series discussing the book Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst. Forgiveness means dealing with loss and bitterness that looms in our hearts. How do we do that and become healthier? Take a listen and find out.
Guest Natalie Kuntz and Deb discuss chapter 11 in Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst. Before we forgive others, do we need to first forgive God? We talk about renovating our emotional house. What does that mean? Take a listen and find out.
Deb and Natalie explore our views about God and forgiveness and take a hard look at who God is and who he isn't. This chapter challenges our thinking not to put God into a box and expect him to deliver what we want on our terms.
Deb and Natalie tackle chapter 9 about setting boundaries in forgiveness. An honest discussion starts with identifying what boundary even needs implemented. This is a tough chapter but so necessary to help us stop the pattern of dysfunction in our lives.
Deb and Natalie continue in chapter 8 of Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst. How does one find hope in forgiveness when the unchangeable feels unforgiveable? A great discussion and honest thoughts in the journey of forgiveness.
Alisha Roberts is my guest. She is featured on the Bible App, offering valuable resources and devotionals in helping women lean into who God made them to be. She is a delightful guest, sharing the challenges and struggles she's had and how God has worked through those to empower her to become stronger.
This episode challenges us to not only look at our past, but evaluating it and correcting it so we can change our future. Deb and Natalie Kuntz continue in the book review of Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst and discuss what role forgiving those who have wounded us will change our future.
How do our past behaviors and experiences impact our decision making today? Does it impact our ability to forgive? In this chapter of Forgiving What You Can't Forget, Natalie and Deb explore the idea of "connecting the dots" in seeking to understand ourselves better.
We interrupt our normal taping schedule and hear from Author Julie Harbour today. Julie is the author of Biblical Journaling which puts a twist or new way of journaling. Julie's creative way of journaling helps engage your senses and your heart in this process of opening your heart to the Lord and hear from Him. Journey with me as we listen to Julie's story and her creative way of journaling.
How is going back and collecting the "dots" of our story helpful in forgiveness? Join Deb and Natalie as they explore this idea as they continue in their book series "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" by Lysa Tercheurst.
Join Deb and Natalie as they continue on the book review of Forgiving What You Can't Forget. This is chapter 4 of Lysa Terkeurst's book, plus much more added content to help you process and think through your hurts and wounds. Plus, Deb always high lights a new resource to read, listen to, or watch. Join us as we journey through those hurts that seem so unforgiveable.
Deb and Natalie continue in their book review of Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst. It explores the idea of our pain and if we can even survive it. Packed with tons of extra content and lessons from their own lives, Deb and Natalie delve into this topic of forgiveness and take a hard look at this question.
Deb and Natalie continue their book discussion on forgiveness. Diving into chapter 2, everyone is "welcome to the table" to discuss their hurt and pain. No judgement here. Just our raw, authentic selves. Let's discuss those things that have wounded us and see how God can enter into those spaces and bring us closer to forgiveness.
Deb interviews Susan Parker. She and her husband host 3D Target Trafficking: a fun day to do what you love "shoot bows" to stop what you hate "sex trafficking." Susan is very engaging and inspires everyone who listens to get involved and support Wings of Refuge.
A new book review series over the book Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkuerst. Join with me and my friend Natalie Kuntz as we journey through this book review. Is forgiveness a dirty word? Hmm, something to think about as we all desire it but struggle to give it. In this review we search our souls and walk through the hard things together. Join us on this journey.
Traditional views vs. liberal views: what is a woman's role in the church? This topic has been debated and will continue to be but take a listen as Deb interviews Pastor Ashley Lenz. Ashley has a refreshing perspective as she shares her personal journey regarding this topic.
Does it matter what thoughts we think? Does it matter what guides those thoughts? Deb interviews Chaplain Billie Hanes who shares her story and how the Word of God has transformed her thoughts and her life.
As Deb and Natalie draw close to the end of the book review of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality they talk about learning to love well. How do we do this? Is is possible to learn new skills regarding our emotional makeup and therefore, become emotionally and spiritually mature? Walk alongside our hosts as they grabble with these questions.
How many of us stop? I really mean stop and breathe? Do we find rest as a gift? A type of freedom? Continuing in our book series, we discover the rhythmn of rest and sabbath and how this gift is meant to bring us freedom from ourselves and the world. Take a moment of rest, relax, and listen to this episode with us.
What are areas in our lives we need to let go of and grieve? Are their habits, ways of thinking, ways of approaching others, or ways of thinking about God that need to changed? Deb and Natalie continue in the book series of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality and explore this idea of letting go of those things that are keeping us emotionally immature.
Deb and Natalie continue in the book review series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality and talk about journeying through the wall. Why do we get stuck in life? Is God speaking to us even when we don't think he's there? What if we don't make it through the wall, what happens? Natalie and Deb explore these questions and so many more as they tackle this chapter and apply it to life.
Deb and Natalie continue in their deep dive of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality book review by tackling chapter 3: Looking back to go forward. In this chapter we learn how our families of origin really impact our emotional health, including our attitudes, tendancies, strengthns and weaknesses. You will learn some new skills in this chapter and be challenged to do some research into your history.
Deb and Natalie are in a deep book dive into Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. This episode asks you to take a personal inventory and "Know Thyself." Which of course, is easier said than done. For us to know the areas that we are weakest in, we have to take an honest look at ourselves and see what areas we need God to do a mighty work. This is the second episode of this book series.
Season 4 is starting with an indepth study of the book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Natalie Kuntz is back with Deb and engaging with her for this book review. This study will challenge you!
This last episode of Season 3 is an honest sharing from Deb in which she comments on parts of her own story of pain. Through this, she calls on everyone to reach out to others and share their stories. She also gives a taste of what is coming is Season 4. Thanks for journeying with us and we hope to have you join us in Season 4.
This last episode of Season 3 is an honest sharing from Deb in which she comments on parts of her own story of pain. Through this, she calls on everyone to reach out to others and share their stories. She also gives a taste of what is coming is Season 4. Thanks for journeying with us and we hope to have you join us in Season 4.
Meet my friend Kellen Msseemmaa. She and her husband have a ministry called Empower Girls in Tanzania and many other African countries. She is an amazing woman of faith, courage, and vision. In this episode she shares with us the amazing work that God is doing in and through the girls in many towns and villages. Listen and be inspired that God is on the move!
Meet my friend Kellen Msseemmaa. She and her husband have a ministry called Empower Girls in Tanzania and many other African countries. She is an amazing woman of faith, courage, and vision. In this episode she shares with us the amazing work that God is doing in and through the girls in many towns and villages. Listen and be inspired that God is on the move!
How can love be an idol? Anything that takes the priority over God can become an idol, even love. This is the last of the book review series God's At War by Kyle Ideleman. Natalie and Deb discuss the god of romance, the god of family, and the god of me. This series has been very challenging and today's episode is bound to be hitting some areas that may need to be brought before the Lord. Listen with a friend. Pray and ask God what he is saying to you.
What do success, money, and achievement all have in common? They all can become idols of power. Yes, we are still in our book study "God's at War" by Kyle Idleman. And these are tough but necessary topics to talk about. Natalie Kuntz is our guest and we talk about these hard topics and how they sneak into our hearts and become idols.
What do success, money, and achievement all have in common? They all can become idols of power. Yes, we are still in our book study "God's at War" by Kyle Idleman. And these are tough but necessary topics to talk about. Natalie Kuntz is our guest and we talk about these hard topics and how they sneak into our hearts and become idols.
What do success, money, and achievement all have in common? They all can become idols of power. Yes, we are still in our book study "God's at War" by Kyle Idleman. And these are tough but necessary topics to talk about. Natalie Kuntz is our guest and we talk about these hard topics and how they sneak into our hearts and become idols.
What do success, money, and achievement all have in common? They all can become idols of power. Yes, we are still in our book study "God's at War" by Kyle Idleman. And these are tough but necessary topics to talk about. Natalie Kuntz is our guest and we talk about these hard topics and how they sneak into our hearts and become idols.
"Wouldn't you just like a little more?" asks the idol of pleasure. This episode talks about the idols of pleasure, specifically food, sex, and entertainment. Do they satisfy? Take a listen to Natalie Kuntz and Deb as they continue in the book series Gods at War by Kyle Ideleman.
"Wouldn't you just like a little more?" asks the idol of pleasure. This episode talks about the idols of pleasure, specifically food, sex, and entertainment. Do they satisfy? Take a listen to Natalie Kuntz and Deb as they continue in the book series Gods at War by Kyle Ideleman.
This is the second episode of a multiple part series over a book review of "God's At War." In thi episode, Natalie Kuntz is Deb's guest and together they explore what are the idols in our lives and how they sneak into our hearts and get a foot hold. These episodes definitely gives everyone something to think about. Taping this series successfully has been quite a challenge with the sound and more. Please forgive us for the struggle.
We are all made to worship, whether we believe in God or not. And worship we do. The idols in our lives have many different disguises but they all do the same thing: keep us from worshipping the One True God. Natalie Kuntz is Deb's guest for the next several episodes. They will do a book review of Gods at War by Kyle Idleman. I'd encourage you to pick up a copy and read it. It will stir you. Sorry folks, the sound quality for this series isn't the best, I ask your forgiveness for that. We had multiple challenges taping this series. Listen and ask God to speak to you.
Does God speak through silence? If He does, would we hear him or is it too noisy in our lives? Join Deb and Pastor Scott Rains as they explore this idea of God speaking to us through silence. You may be surprised what you hear.
Being a parent means we get to shepherd our child's heart. We get to model God's heart, his patience, and his love to our children. In this episode, guest host Lydia Davisson interviews Deb how to do this. Parenting isn't for the faint of heart, it will drive you to your knees in prayer. Take a listen!
How should a mother and daughter's relationship change as they grow older? Lynn and Jenna share their story of how they are still figuring this out! They are entering a new season and God is working in and through them. What can we learn from their story?
Oh Lord, how we need you! Listen to Julie's story about losing her son. How does God reach down and heal one's heart in this brokenness? Listen. Feel. Cry. Reach back to the Lord. Someone needs this story today. Listen and share it together.
When we share our stories with each other, we build community. Kim shares her story about her mom's illness and then eventual passing. She shares her struggles and her triumphs. Losing someone you love isn't easy. Maybe you or someone you know can relate to her story.
What happens when we say Yes to God? You never know what is just around the corner. Janet and Don said yes and Land of Hope Africa started. Listen to this amazing story of how God reaches down into our story and redeems it for his glory.
What do we do with the emotions that we are feeling? Do we deny them? Do we embrace them? Are they telling us something? Teri Meers helps us understand our emotions and then gives us some helpful tips to help manage them. God gave us emotions, let's try to understand them.
For most of us, grief hits us like a brick. It overwhelms us with sadness and hurt. Not for Joseph and Nicodemus. Two men who were crippled with fear of what others thought of them when Jesus was alive, are suddenly moved to great courage. What changes them? Join and in this study and find out what moved them from fear to courage and changed their lives forever.
What should we do with Jesus? Everyone has to answer this question in their hearts at some point in their lives. In this third part on the Easter Series, Preparing Our Hearts to Receive God's Amazing Love, this study reflects on the six trials that Jesus goes through before he heads to the cross. Talk about the scandel! You'll be amazed all the backdoor strings that were pulled to convict the Savior of the World.
Adam and Eve lost the battle in the garden so many years ago. Is it any wonder that Jesus, prior to his death on the cross, wages the battle in the Garden again?
The Battle of 2 Gardens explores this idea as the One and only Messiah fights to redeem us starting in the Garden. The second episode in our Easter series, take time to prepare your heart to receive God's message of his amazing love to you this Easter season.
This episode takes a pause in our normal interviews and it explores this idea of preparing our hearts to receive God's message of amazing love at Easter. This is the first of 4 episodes that is more of a Bible study with Deb teaching. Join with her now and prepare your heart for what God might have for you.
Managing our emotions and our relationships can be quite challenging. Teri Meers takes us through some helpful tips from the Bible to help us in those day to day needs. This is the first part of a two part series.
When God speaks to your heart, do you listen? Meet Barb. She and her husband felt God speaking to them to provide for children in Haiti. Hear how they answered that call, and how Love Takes Root. It's inspiring.
Does how we think impact our performance? Licensed clinical psychologist and sports psychologist Marty Martinez takes us through the 7 C's of Confidence. If you know an athlete, share this episode with them. This episode is for everyone who realizes what we think really does impact who we are. Blending in Christian principles, Marty does an excellent job in helping us understand the power of thinking properly.
Put a twist in your prayer life; start prayer journaling with a purpose. Different from the traditional "prayer lists", this is getting deep with God and working through all that is going on in your heart and mind. Licensed, Christian counselor Heidi Vermeer-Quist takes us through the steps to prayer journaling with a purpose. The third episode in our Spiritual Disciplines series of 2022, have the courage to practice this important skill in your life.
What happens when we pray? We draw closer to God. We deepen our relationship with Him. We start to desire what He desires. We start to become more like Him. The second episode in our Spiritual Disciplines series for 2022, author Leanne Rozell encourages how we can deepen our prayer life and our relationship with Christ.
How can we prepare our hearts for the new year to receive God's message for us? Being close to God doesn't just happen. It takes work just like any relationship. Replaying a previous episode, Pastor Jeff Kodis talks with us about pursuing God through spiritual disciplines.
Ending Season 2, Pastors Rechab Gray and Ike Todd reflect on the Protestant Church: what has it done well during the pandemic and what it still needs to work on. What do we, as the Church, the Body of Christ, need to do to move forward in being the Hands and Feet of Christ. This episode is not only a reflection, but a call forward.
Who needs healing? What kind of healing? Is it just physical? Does it include emotional and spiritual? How does praying for healing intersect with science? What does Jesus say about that? For those who need healing, do we see them? Do we want to see them? A great discussion with Pastor Eli Saddarth on this topic that will certainly challenge you.
Pastors Rechab Gray and Ike Todd discuss in depth what Biblical Christian Friendship should look like. These two pastors draw out principles few have heard and compel us to love each other in a deep and meaningful way. This episode will bless your socks off!
Join the final part of this two part episode on Catholicism vs. Protestantism. Pastors Randy Jaspers and Keith Nestor share what they feel are commonalities and differences between the two. There's a lot we can learn from these two servants of the Lord as their passion to love the Lord and share the Gospel with others comes out loud and clear in this discussion.
Have you ever wondered what the similarities and differences are between Catholicism vs. Protestantism? This is a two part series that explores some of those ideas. Can we agree on anything? How can we encourage each other? Hear the hearts of two pastors that seek to answer some of these questions.
Marriage is a blessing but it is not easy. How do we make it a lasting relationship that will honor God and each other? Emily and Jim tell their story how they received the "rain" of marriage as a blessing and tackled the challenges of storms to grow with each other instead of apart. They will make you laugh and give practical tips that have worked for them to make their marriage work.
Can a blended family work? Joy Fopma shares the joys and challenges she and her husband faced as they sought to blend their families together. Hear how Christ shows up and continues to work in their lives to make all things new.
Pornography is prevalent in our culture today. Christian marriages are not immune from the damage and hurt it can cause. Marriage and family therapist Stephanie Porter takes us through her story and journey of how God brought healing an restoration in her marriage.
How should we pray for our future mate? This interview with author Leanne Rozell of the book, "Praying for that Man", takes you through Leanne's journey of praying and waiting for her future mate. The book takes you on a roller coaster you will want to read.
Cohabitation. Is this what God values? How do we seek what God values in our lives? Does it matter? Listen with an open heart as Dr. David Kaptain, a marriage and family therapist, guides us to pursuing the blessing God has for each of us.
Meet Sam Reed. A man who is seeking vision and pursuing better. A man who is trying to create space in his life for God to speak. Sam will take you down his journey and encourage you to find the path God is calling you to. This episode will challenge you to do some soul searching.
Am I making a difference when I clean up sticky messes and play with my children? Yes! Join me and Olivia Baker, former Miss Iowa, as she discusses finding purpose in the mundane things like cleaning up messes and kissing sticky faces. Motherhood is important and we have the awesome gift to shape little hearts for the Kingdom of God.
This is the final episode in our book discussion on Treating People Well. Join us as we discover practical tips for both our professional and personal lives as we seek to treat people well. There is something in these episodes that we all need to be challenged with. Join in.
How we treat others can bring people together or drive them apart. What if we all purposed to treat people well and be a person that brings people together? This is the second week of our book discussion. Join us as we learn to treat people well.
How do we treat people well? Join us for our first book review called, Treating People Well. So grab the book, catch up the the few chapters we go over today and enjoy the humor and lessons the authors suggest in learning to treat people well.
If I love Jesus and love people, the two greatest commandments, then how should that impact my thoughts about racism and how I treat others? Part 2 of the journey of becoming culturally responsive, Mark J. gives people a lot to think about.
Meet Mark J., a man who loves Jesus and who loves people. In this episode, Mark explores questions surrounding the culture divide and the important question, did Jesus really mean what he said? Listen how self reflection, a love for Jesus and a love for others led him on this journey. This episode will definitely make you think.
How do I make sense of the culture war that is taking place in America today? Alisha S. shares her thoughts as a black woman, trying to navigate the culture waters of being black in a white world. Becoming a Christian two years ago, she shares how God's truth is giving her the compass to lead her through.
Natalie K. shares her journey of healing after her miscarriage. This episode contains some hard content but it's so necessary to hear if you have lost a loved one. Every loss is different. Learn how we can help each other through the pain and point each other to Christ.
Think your homelife is messed up? Meet Lindsey. Listen to Lindsey's story how despite the trauma and complex family she had, God reaches down and saves her. An awesome story of how God makes all things new.
Nancy Carter, long time teacher of talented and gifted children, retired and now running a farm, takes us on a journey of how to lean into who God made us to be...a strong woman.
How does culture impact a child's learning? Engage with Dr. Holly Kaptian as she explains how we all need to become culturally responsive.
Have you ever thought that pursuing God through offering Hospitality to others is a spiritual discipline? Listen to this delightful conversation between Amy B. and Deb and see how hospitality will enhance your relationship with God and others.
Theo Key was great at football; it helped him make it out of the projects. But God saved him. Listen to Theo Key's amazing story of God's redemption.
Looking for some tips to refresh your study of Scripture? Listen to the great ideas Betzina Y. offers in this interview with Deb. Make this year a new year of pursuing God through studying His Word.
What should the Christian's response be to the culture clash in America? Listen to Pastor Rechab Gray's passion to unite black and white believers.
What is fasting? Is it for me? Isn't it hard? Explore all these questions and more by listening to this interview with Jenny M. Discover tips that are easy to help you get started.
Interview with Pastor Jeff Kodis to discuss what spiritual disciplines are and why they are necessary to pursue. Just like we train our bodies for the new year, so to we must train our hearts and sharpen our pursuit of God.
Doreen M., a personal life coach, discusses with Deb practical tips in pursuing joy and kindness. A look back at what the year 2020 has brought all of us, Doreen talks about how to be a better you, a better friend, and better woman. This podcast will lift your spirits heading into the holiday season.
This is the season of Advent, preparing our hearts to receive what Christ has for us. Deb interviews Pastor Scott Rains and together they look back at 2020 to indentify what messages Christ has for us in 2021.
Dr. David Kaptain and Deb discuss the symptoms of depression and anxiety and then explore how to find hope and healing. This is a must listen episode in today's world.
Ari T. shares her story with Deb and explains how God worked in her life when her life plan went wrong. She shares about her divorse and the pain she suffered through it. She shares how God took her brokenness and made all things new.
This is the conclusion of Zoe V. sharing her story with Deb about the abusive relationship she experienced in high school. Hear how God worked in her life to bring healing and restoration. Find hope as you share in her story.
Zoe V. shares her story with Deb about an abusive relationship she has in high school. Hear how this seemingly good relationship turned abusive and controlling.
Listen to Brandy's story of her journey in discovering who she is in Christ. She takes us on her path of conforming to culture in relationships and then how God changes her perspective on boys, sex and dating once she discovered who God is and that He loves her. This is the conclusion.
Listen to Brandy's story of her journey in discovering who she is in Christ. She takes us on her path of conforming to culture in relationships and then how God changes her perspective on boys, sex and dating once she discovered who God is and that He loves her.
Deb interviews Olivia S. and talks about Olivia's journey of her mother's breast cancer diagnosis. Olivia shares the struggle as she discovers that it's okay not to be okay and how God will meet her in her pain.
Part 2 of the interview with Anna H. over her story of her father being killed her junior year of high school. Hear her story of how she discovered the goodness of God in the midst of her suffering.
Deb interviews Anna H. over her story of her father being killed her junior year of high school. Hear her story of how she discovered the goodness of God in the midst of her suffering.
Interview with Joy F. from Wings of Refuge talking about how girls fall into sex trafficking. The goal of Wings of Refuge is ending exploitation for one more girl. Learn how you can see the signs and how you can help.
Finishing our discussion with Pastor Rechab Gray from Cottage Grove Church. This discussion talks about our part of standing up against injustice.
Interview with Pastor Rechab Gray from Cottage Grove Church discussing racial disparity in the US. Pastor Rechab gives his story of growing up black in the U.S. Thought provoking conversation.
Interview with Jordyn Wyzgowski-Wachter and her journey of listening to the nudging of God to rediscover a new path. Learn how she gave up comfort to pursue her new purpose.
Interview with Tori Gordon and her story what it was like to go from college to her first job. Hear what she learned; the challenges she faced; and how God used these challenges to help her grow as a person and in her faith.
Interview with Tori G. when she leaves her home and travels around the world to attend college. Hear what she learned about herself and the lessons she experienced. Must hear for anyone going to college.
Second Interview with Emma G discussing how to be a good friend, why we need friends, and how to recognize when friends are being "friendly."
Sierra K. finishes her discussion with Deb G. about the joys and challenges of being a single woman in today's society.
Deb and Olivia explore how Olivia grew in her relationship with the Lord and understanding of her identity in Him. She encourages other women in their journey to do the same.
First episode of Just Talking with Friends. This gives a general description of the content of the series and introduces the host.