Noisy Narratives: Recent Episodes
Women of Frisco First in Frisco, TX
Noisy Narratives is a podcast of true stories straight from the hearts of women --stories of struggle and heartache, doubt and fear, from all different seasons of their lives. Many of these women wondered how long the difficult journey would last, but they endured and finished that race with a stronger faith in their Maker. They are grateful to transparently share in hopes that you will be encouraged during whatever season of life you find yourself in. To God be the Glory.
What a season it’s been.
In this wrap-up episode, Christy, Laura, and Debbie take a moment to look back on the stories, conversations, and moments that made Season 6 so meaningful. From powerful testimonies to everyday faith lived out in real life, this season has reminded us that God is always at work—even in the noise.
We’re incredibly grateful for every guest who shared their story with honesty and courage. Your voices have helped create a space where faith feels real, accessible, and deeply personal.
Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for being part of this community.
Title: Jim Newman on missions and roots that build a city
In this episode of Noisy Narratives, we sit down with Jim Newman, a lifelong Frisco resident whose story is deeply woven into the fabric of the city itself. Raised in a farming family when Frisco was still wide open land, Jim has had a front-row seat to the incredible growth and transformation of the community—and has played a meaningful role in shaping it along the way.
But Jim’s impact goes far beyond development and history. As a dedicated member of Frisco First Baptist Church, he has committed his life to serving others both locally and globally. Jim has invested a lot in our community and the children's and student ministries of Frisco First. From investing in his church community to participating in mission work around the world, Jim’s life reflects a steady faith and a deep desire to make a difference wherever God leads.
In this episode of Noisy Narratives, we sit down with golf professional Mark Govier to hear his story of faith, family, and following God’s leading across continents. Born and raised in the UK, Mark shares what it was like to grow up immersed in the game of golf while also navigating his personal journey toward a deeper relationship with the Lord.
As his faith grew, so did his willingness to trust God with bigger steps of obedience. Mark opens up about the decision to move his family from the familiarity of the UK to the unknown of Texas—a transition filled with both challenges and incredible moments of God’s provision.
Through honest reflection and encouragement, Mark reminds us that God often calls us out of comfort and into places where we must rely fully on Him. Whether you’re facing a major life change or simply seeking to grow in your walk with the Lord, this conversation will inspire you to listen closely, step boldly, and trust that God is faithful every step of the way.
In this episode of Noisy Narratives, we sit down with Dr. Brad Williams, a leader in higher education who is deeply passionate about helping young people find their purpose. He shares his heart for helping young people discover who they are and why they matter. Every day, Brad walks alongside students as they ask some of life’s biggest questions—Who am I? Why am I here? What am I meant to do?
With both wisdom and compassion, Brad shares how his work goes beyond academics, focusing on shaping lives, building confidence, and helping students step into their calling. He offers insight into the challenges young people face today and the importance of having mentors who truly see and believe in them.
This conversation is full of encouragement for anyone who cares about the next generation. Whether you’re a parent, leader, or simply someone searching for purpose yourself, Brad’s perspective will remind you that discovering your “why” is a journey worth taking—and one you don’t have to walk alone.
In this episode of Noisy Narratives, we sit down with Lindsey Abel, Assistant Director of Sonshine School, a two-day-a-week program serving children from birth through two years old. Lindsey brings a deep love for people and a steady commitment to ministry that is evident in both her leadership and her everyday interactions with families and staff.
From caring for the smallest members of the church to engaging in meaningful missions work, Lindsey lives out her faith with intentionality and compassion. She also has a unique gift for noticing the everyday needs around her and intentionally finding real, practical ways to care for others—whether through a kind word, a helping hand, or simply showing up when it matters most.
Join us as Lindsey reflects on what it means to love others well, serve faithfully, and create environments where people feel seen, supported, and valued. Her story is a beautiful reminder that even the smallest acts of care can make a lasting kingdom impact.
In this episode of Noisy Narratives, Kaitlyn Schaefer joins us to share her journey into becoming a certified doula and the heart behind her work supporting women and families. While living in Germany and having her own children there, Kaitlyn experienced firsthand the incredible care and support that surrounded mothers during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum season. That experience deeply shaped her understanding of what women truly need during one of the most transformative times of their lives.
After returning to the United States, Kaitlyn felt called to bring that same kind of care and encouragement to other women. As a doula, she walks alongside mothers and families through pregnancy, labor, and the weeks that follow—offering guidance, advocacy, and steady support during a season that can be both beautiful and overwhelming.
In this conversation, Kaitlyn shares why support matters so deeply, how birth can be both powerful and vulnerable, and why no woman should feel alone in the journey of bringing life into the world. Her story is a reminder of the strength of family, the importance of community, and the meaningful ways we can care for one another through life’s biggest moments.
** Production note - we had some more mic issues - it doesn't last long but Debbie sounds like she's hiking in the Grand Canyon for a couple minutes ....
In this episode of Noisy Narratives, we sit down with Cory Locke to hear the personal story of how he came to know Jesus — not just as a name he had heard, but as a Savior who changes everything. Cory shares honestly about the people, moments, and turning points that shaped his faith and helped him understand what it truly means to follow Christ. Cory talks about what it means to serve the church — not for recognition, but from a heart that loves God and loves people. Together, we explore what it looks like to care for others in practical ways, to show up when it’s inconvenient, and to live out faith beyond Sunday mornings.
Join us for a meaningful conversation about knowing God, loving others, and the quiet ways God works through willing hearts.
On this episode of Noisy Narratives, we sit down with Sherri Jacobs, owner of Alisa Joy Boutique in Frisco, Texas—a bridal boutique with a mission that reaches far beyond the dress rack. What started as a simple business idea has become a powerful ministry, where every gown sold helps fund the fight against human trafficking.
Sherri shares the heart behind Alisa Joy Boutique, the stories that shaped her calling, and how beauty, generosity, and purpose come together to make a real difference. Proceeds from the boutique support incredible organizations doing frontline work: Alice at Last, GloryB, and Refuge City—ministries dedicated to rescuing, restoring, and empowering survivors.
On this episode of Noisy Narratives, we sit down with Frisco First’s own Pastor Mike Gould to talk about the progress of our new building and what it means for the life of our church. Mike shares exciting updates, the heart behind the project, and how this new space is more than just walls and rooms—it’s a place designed for people to connect, grow, and build meaningful relationships.
In this episode of Noisy Narratives, we sit down with licensed counselor Ronda Barney for an honest and compassionate conversation about church hurt and pain. Together, we explore how spiritual wounds impact our faith, relationships, and sense of belonging—and how healing is possible through truth, grace, and healthy community.
Tonya Bradford is current President of LifeTalk, a pregnancy resource center in Frisco. Tonya shares her personal story and how her experience motivates her to support women and families in their pregnancy journeys.
LifeTalk is a non-profit pregnancy resource center providing medical support, Christ-centered counseling and education regarding life-affirming choices for over 15 years. They offer free pregnancy tests, sonograms, and often meet material needs (baby clothes, diapers, formula, car seats, etc.). LifeTalk also provides on-going, practical support in many areas including relationships, pregnancy, parenting, sexuality, faith, and marriage among others.
Pastor of Gospel and Outreach Wade Longcrier sits down with Noisy Narratives to discuss the Christmas season and how we can minister to those around us. We talk about difficult family situations and how "leaving the mat out and our mouth closed" is sometimes the best way to handle complicated relationships. Wade brings truth and depth to all our conversations, and we love having him on the pod!
Counselor Kylie Henry sits down with Noisy Narratives to discuss stages of development, how communicating well with our kids impacts their development, and what we can do to improve our responses.
Landon Carpenter is a volunteer in Blue student ministry. He sits down with Noisy Narratives to talk about how he met his wife, what it means to love and partner with a spouse with Cystic Fibrosis, and how he feels God prepared him for their life. Landon's perspective is encouraging and his story is a testament to God's faithfulness. Landon's wife, Angela, shared her story in an earlier season - you can listen here.
PROGRAM NOTE - please pardon the audio issues during the intro. Equipment problems created some challenges - but we will have them fixed for next week. The interview audio is good!
Jeb Matulich with Tumbleweed Texstyles talks to us about what it was like teaching in Frisco for a couple of decades, and the creation of two small businesses that have impacted Frisco.
Chris Hurt made a surprise appearance on Noisy Narratives! We sit down for a conversation about the fun side of social media, why new research shows Gen Z men are heading back to church more than Gen Z women, and some personal growth stories.
Carlos Alamino was born in Cuba in 1985. At an early age, he traveled with his family serving in the organization his parents started in 1991. Carlos and his wife, Yanet, moved to the US in 2014 to start Proclaim Cuba, with the goal of supporting the organization his parents have dedicated their lives to. The ministry or Proclaim Cuba includes a seminary, church planting, pastoring pastors, children’s and youth ministries, women’s ministry, sports evangelism, intercessory prayer, an institute for the arts, and international missions. Carlos' is honest and real about the hardships the people of Cuba face, and how ministry there is more important than ever.
This week we sit down with Jason Gibbs, who opens up about walking through seasons of deep loss—losing several jobs, facing health struggles, and wondering what was next. But in the middle of it all, Jason found something far greater than success or stability: a new purpose rooted in surrendering his life fully to God. His story is one of hope, humility, and how faith can rebuild what feels broken beyond repair.
Tune in for an honest, encouraging conversation about resilience, renewal, and what it really means to trust God with your identity and purpose.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes representative and Frisco First member, Kip Bledsoe, sits down with Noisy Narratives to talk about the origins of FCA and some amazing stories that have come out of that ministry.
In this week’s Noisy Narratives episode, we sit down with Anthony and Leisa Applegate. They share their story of how they met, married and allowed their faith to keep them grounded through Anthony’s deployment overseas and the birth of three kiddos. Tune in for a powerful conversation about faith under pressure, love that endures, and finding purpose in every season of life.
On this episode of Noisy Narratives, our roundtable digs into the story of Samson and Delilah (Judges 13–16)—a raw look at strength, desire, betrayal, and God’s relentless grace. Join us for an honest, practical conversation about God’s sovereignty, Samson’s choices, and how God’s plan moves forward despite us.
Jason Saville owns Endur3 bike shop on Frisco Main Street, is an athlete who runs triathlons, once worked in Lance Armstrong's store, and grew up on a sheep farm in New Zealand. Jason shares the twists and turns that led him to Frisco and how a small Bible study started in a bike shop now fills up Rudy's on a Tuesday morning.
This week on Noisy Narratives, we sit down with John Rosenbaum as he shares his powerful story of attachment to drugs and alcohol. John opens up about addiction struggles that consumed his life, his turning point to recovery, and a transformational walk with Jesus. His story is raw, honest, and full of hope—you don't want to miss it
Carson and Jenni Thomas join Noisy Narratives to talk about one of the scariest times of their lives as parents. They share how their daughter, Grace, was born with multiple heart issues and needed surgery. The issues with Grace’s heart were missed by doctors and so led to some frightening moments. The Thomas' story is encouraging and a testament to the power of community and prayer.
Edie Shadle grew up in a Christian home, loves Jesus and sings on the worship team. She sits down with us to share her story of marriage, abuse, divorce, and growing closer to Jesus in dark times. Edie's story is inspiring and full of hope. You don't want to miss it!
So much to talk about and so little time! We are excited to bring you season 6 of Noisy Narratives. There are many stories to tell - we hope you enjoy our upcoming guests and today's brief conversation on current events and life updates. We talk college kids, hiking the Grand Canyon, Ten Commandments in the classroom, and some thoughts on big names in the news. Welcome back!
"All the Ologies" Summer Study - Week 6 - This week is led by David Fuquay on Ecclesiology. The study of the church.
"All the Ologies" Summer Study - Week 5 - This week is led by David Fuquay on Soteriology.
"All the Ologies" Week 4. This week, Rick Crocker leads us through Theology Proper. Doctrine of God and Attributes of God.
Week 3 of Summer 2025 All Things Ologies. This week Christy Williams leads us through Eschatology. The Study of Last Things.
All The "Ologies" - Rick Crocker leads us in a conversation about the bible, how we got the bible and why we should lean into its inerrancy.
Over six weeks, we will study the Doctrine of God, the Trinity, Sin, Salvation, the Church, the Last Days, and Angels.
Led by Rick Crocker, David Fuquay and Christy Williams.
All The "Ologies"
Over the course of six weeks, we will study the Doctrine of God, the Trinity, Sin, Salvation, the Church, the Last Days, and Angels.
This
Led by Rick Crocker, David Fuquay, and Christy Williams.
Long time Frisco resident Frances Justus joins us to talk about living a life for God and serving in missions. We also talk about some season 5 highlights and wrap up the year. See you next season!
Dr. Deborah Bain has a passion for holistic and integrated medicine. She is a pediatrician who believes in treating the whole child and working with families on how to treat illness at its root cause. Dr. Bain walks us through best holistic practices and answers lots of questions. We hope you find her interview insightful and helpful. You can find her online at https://www.healthykidspediatrics.com.
Kip Rodgers is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and a certified trainer for the Positive Coaching Alliance. She is a certified life coach, and one of the few Certified High Performance Coaches (CHPC) in the world. Kip highly values clean eating and living, and treating our brain and bodies with respect and care. She shares her thoughts on how the medical community often hinders the recovery of individuals struggling with eating disorders, and it is important to discuss the underlying issues feeding disordered eating behaviors. You can find Kip at https://braincodecorp.com and @kipfit.
Kelsey Purcell shares how growing up in ballet and performing around the world added to her faith. Kelsey discusses how God worked on her heart to change her in all the ways that matter. We appreciate her willingness to share her story.
Frisco First's new Pastor of Gospel and Outreach sits down with Noisy Narratives to share his story of God's call to various forms of missions and ministry. Wade has an incredible heart for sharing the gospel, and he is excited to invite others into the mission field. You don't want to miss this introduction to Wade - we are blessed to have him as a pastor at Frisco First.
Jennifer Morgan joins Christy and Debbie in another roundtable discussion. This time we discuss the midwives of Exodus who deceived Pharaoh and saved the lives of Israeli baby boys. We hope you enjoy listening!
Carly Lemons sits down with Noisy Narratives to talk about her work in Applied Behavior Analysis with special needs children, and her love for helping kiddos with challenging behaviors engage in the world around them. Carly is so kind and obviously loves working with her clients and their families. We hope you enjoy this conversation and learn something new to you!
College ministry associate, Kade McDonald, and Bob Johnson with North Texas Missions joins Noisy Narratives to discuss upcoming mission trips and how God calls us all to be missionaries. They share trip stories and how NTM impacts the places they serve. FYI - you don't have to live in Texas to join them on a mission trip!
Debbie's sister sits down with Noisy Narratives and talks about her journey to serving in a church plant in Utah and leading the STEPS program. Sarah shares about her personal heartache and how God constantly demonstrates He cares deeply for her and the people her church plant is called to serve.
Friends Amy and Leslie were kind enough to sit down with Noisy Narrative and share their story of recovery from alcoholism. They share how God, friendship, and community made their recovery possible. The conversation is encouraging and helpful, you don't want to miss it!
Happi Mangum and her mom, Pat, sit down with Noisy Narratives to share Happi's journey in recovery from drug addiction. Pat shares the reality of walking with a child stuck in the cycle of addiction, and Happi is honest and raw about what drugs did to her mind and body. We are grateful for their honesty and their desire for others to learn from their family's struggle.
Clinical Nursing Educator, Kristy Johnson, discusses teaching new generations how to transition to the workforce. We talk social skills, positive interaction between generations and how to be proactive in helping our kids learn important skills for adulting.
Lisa Apple returns for to finish our conversation on marriage to a narcissist and how she has learned from the past. This topic is difficult, but Lisa brings humor, knowledge and truth in sharing her story.
Christy's sister, Lisa Apple, joins us to talk about the difficulties of marriage to a narcissist. Lisa shares the deep pain of living with someone who frequently hurts others he claims to care about. This is the second installment in our series on narcissism, with Lisa participating in our third discussion next week.
Cara McLeod sits down with Noisy Narratives to talk about Narcissistic Personality Disorder and how often we tend to use the label to describe harmful behavior. But when is a person truly a narcissist? Cara clears up the difference between narcissism and selfishness/arrogance, and talks about how we can help and care for those in our lives struggling with narcissism.
Life Coach Kip Rogers of BrainCode Corp sits down with Noisy Narratives to share three ways to protect your mental health. Kip does an amazing job discussing how God made our bodies, brains, and souls to work together. She shares practical and spiritual advice for moving forward with purpose. You don't want to miss this one!
Laura, Christy and Debbie open the New Year up with some questions that may help us all pause and reflect as we enter into 2025. What are we looking forward to in 2025? What do we want or need to change? And how can we open up conversations that proclaim Jesus? We are looking forward to sharing new content with our listeners in the weeks to come!
Our end-of-year round table with Laura, Christy and Debbie, where we discuss all things Christmas, like where St. Nick comes from, what you put in your stockings, and do you clean your face every night. We hope you are enjoying the season celebrating Jesus with your friends and family. See you next year!
Casey Burch joins us to talk about growing up Catholic, her conversion and salvation, and how God used the traumatic birth of her children to grow her faith.
John Trustman sits down with Noisy Narratives to share his childhood experiences growing up Jewish and attending boarding school. John looks back on his childhood and knows God used people to point him to Jesus, and he is continually humbled at the love he feels in Christian community and from his Savior. John's journey from unbelief to belief is personal, raw and real.
Author Gloria Ashby sits down with Noisy Narratives to talk about her book, "The Three Women of Advent." The book covers Elizabeth, Mary and Anna, and provides plenty of points for discussion. You do not want to miss this conversation - and the opportunity to hear Christy and Debbie discuss different perspectives regarding these three amazing women.
Noisy Narratives is off next week and will not drop a podcast. We will be back on Wednesday, December 4th. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Pam Byers is a member of Frisco First and sits down with Noisy Narratives to share her story of parental abandonment, trauma, and discovering the love of Jesus. Her story demonstrates how healing can happen after incredible adversity, and how God uses community to mend broken hearts.
This is a fun, lighthearted round table with a special surprise guest who shares wonderful news about our of our events. We share updates on Fields of Faith, Fall Festival and quirky things we found in the news. Staying away from the election, or all things political.
Carol Kleckner, Frisco First member and current ESOL program director, joins us in a passionate conversation about all the well meaning phrases she learned about God that turned out to be wrong. Carol was a Children's Minister in a previous life and offers amazing insight in how we teach our kids the Bible and what it means to be a follower of Jesus. You don't want to miss!
Breshell West and her husband Connor and their families are part of our Frisco First family. Breshell sits down with us and talks about growing up in an abusive home, building resilience, becoming Miss Utah and meeting Connor. She shares how she feels God was with her through it all, and how forgiveness has healed her heart and allows her to move forward free of bitterness. Breshell's story is full of of ups and downs, and her sense of humor and ability to find joy in the hard moments will touch your heart.
Minister to Preschoolers, Kay Barker, joins the Noisy Narratives pod to discuss the upcoming parent seminar with Megan Michelson from Birds and Bees. Kay provides some helpful advice for parents, and points to resources if you are trying to figure out how to have these conversations with your children.
Megan is coming to Frisco First on Tuesday, November 12th from 6:30 to 8:30pm. She will offer simple tools for parents, as well as proven strategies for how to have conversations with our kids surrounding body image, puberty, sex and more.
To find out more about Birds and Bees go to https://birds-bees.com. If you are local and want to attend the session at Frisco First on November 12th, you can go to https://www.friscofirst.church/events to register.
Jenny Fletcher (Saville) sits down in the Noisy Narratives guest chair to discuss her experience as a teenage model and moving across the world to follow her dreams. Jenny shares how God impacted her life through difficult challenges, and how He walks with her when she is fighting the perfectionism in her head.
We are kicking off season 5 of Noisy Narratives a little later than usual because Debbie was on sabbatical for the month of September, but we are excited to be back! Christy, Debbie and Laura do a deep dive into the emotional college-drop off, and Debbie talks about trips to Utah and California.
We already have lots of guests lined up for this season and we can't wait to share them with you - see you on the pod!
Jennifer Morgan joins us in our last Noisy Narratives Pod of season 4. Christy leads a discussion on where our hope for eternity is found, and how our understanding of who we are in Jesus shapes our view(s) of the future. We will be back in the fall for season 5. Have a great summer everyone!
Lisa Apple (Christy's sister) and Meg Parker-Wilson sit across the table to talk about their new musical soon to be hitting broadway. Boy on Billboard is a moving portrait of a man struggling with mental illness, and his family's desperate attempts to help him. Lisa and Meg explain how the show seeks to demonstrate the constant up and downs of loving someone who wrestles with significant internal battles, while at the same time handling the material with love and care. Their sense of humor and realism is attractive in this space because tragedy can often overshadow joy. They are both immensely talented and we are very grateful to have this time with them!
Allison Bobbit and her family are long time Frisco First church attenders and members. Allison shares her journey with breast cancer, praying through boundaries with an alcoholic father, and how God has saved her from herself. Her gratitude and joy come through as she is sharing her story and we hope you are blessed by her testimony.
Jennifer Morgan is a friend of the Noisy Narratives podcast and we sit down with her to discuss how women often feel shame in our failures, and how God's love for us shines even in those moments. We hope you are encouraged to find joy in daily tasks and to love your people well in spite of our shortcomings.
Jaci Jackson sits down with us and shares the story of her son Daniel, and how she and her family are walking through loving and losing a son. Daniel loved people and his family, and blessed many with his smile and his joy. This story will make you cry, but it will demonstrate how every life is full of purpose and meaning. This podcast is a little longer than usual, we hope you are able to listen to the end.
Preschool director Ann Marie Lindig is here to discuss the new parenting podcast dropping next week featuring Ann Marie and Debbie. Christy asks lots of good questions and we dive into the purpose and structure of The Parenting Q&A Podcast.
Our Trends and Truth episode where we discuss social media and if the pros of "socials" outweigh the cons, misinformation and the Royal Family, and preparing our hearts and minds for Easter.
Chi Smith from Healing Thine Hearts located in the Hope Center in Plano, Texas sits down with us to talk about her testimony and how God helps us find balance and peace. Chi is full of joy and compassion as she shares how God is there for us when things with our body, heart, soul and mind are not working well together. She is insightful and fun to listen to - we hope you enjoy the conversations!
Frisco First's new College Minister, Kade McDonald, sits down with Noisy Narratives to share his testimony and his call to ministry. Kade shares his story of how he went from playing baseball in college to knowing God has a different design for his life then the original plan. We are excited to have Kade on staff and can't wait for you to listen to hear his story!
Student Pastor Sean Kahlich has an honest conversation about his struggle with anger and how God changed his life. This is an amazing discussion about how God can change us for the better.
We sit down with Girls’ Minister Brittany Green to discuss the CDC’s report on teen girls’ mental health and how this type of data informs those who work with adolescent girls. Brittany unpacks the data and discusses how the info helps us understand what our kids are dealing with, but also reminds us the gospel message of the church does not change.
Talking current trends in culture and the impact of engaging with the world around us. We don't always get things right, but hopefully a sense of humor and joy in Christ help us approach the world around us with grace and humility.
Note - Brittany Green's podcast will drop next week.
Executive Pastor David Fuquay joins Noisy Narratives to discuss the practical uses of Strength Finders and how the assessment is useful in many different contexts. This is a fun conversation about considering our strengths in our jobs, but also how understanding the people around us benefits our relationships at home and work.
Christy's friend Ashley joins us to share her journey with breast cancer, her deep dive into researching best treatments, and how God used cancer to save her from the fear ruling her life. Ashley's testimony is more than just a discussion on health and human frailty. It is also a demonstration of how God enters into the hardest parts of our story and leads us to peace.
Kim Bailey of Frisco First shares how her parents' turned from a life of drugs after their involvement with the Jesus' movement. She also discusses how a small church led her to Christ and provided a life-line through their bus ministry and friendships.. This is a sweet story of how an abused and neglected child learns to love the Lord and grows into a woman of faith and purpose.
Dr. Janet Gibson sits down with Noisy Narratives and discusses the emotional and physical advantages of laughter. Her research demonstrates how laughter not only has emotional benefits, but also helps keep our physical bodies healthy and connected to our brains. Laughter also connects humans together by deepening relationships among families members and friends. We hope you enjoy this interesting and fun conversation!
Laura, Christy and Debbie share a fun round table discussion on Christmas traditions, unique stories and how Christmas is an amazing time to love on our people. We hope you enjoy the last podcast of the season. See you next year!
Dr. O is back for the second part of his discussion on how The Church can help those struggling with addictions, anxiety, depression and hurts. Last week Dr. Okinaga shared his personal testimony of recovery. This week he talks the bigger picture. How can believers use discipleship and counseling to help others in deep and meaningful ways that change lives? He shares his ideas on how The Church is a hospital for the soul. This podcast in both convicting and inspiring - you don't want to miss it!
Dr. O is a professor of Biblical Counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He believes strongly in the power of the gospel and discipleship to change lives and alter futures. This is the first of a two-part series where we talk to Dr. Okinaga about his story, and how the Church can enter into the lives of people in deeply impactful ways.
Dr. O's book, My Loved One is an Addict. Now What?, can be found on Amazon and other booksellers.
Annaliese Johnson works with a non-profit in Israel, and was living in Jerusalem at the time of the Hamas attacks at the border of the Gaza Strip on October 7th. She spent time with many families impacted by that terrible day. Annalise joins us to discuss some of the history surrounding Israel's relationships with neighboring countries and territories, and to provide insight from her perspective as someone who currently resides in Israel. Her kindness and love for people shines through this conversation, you don't want to miss it!
Noisy Narratives welcomes our own Kelli Gilbert to the podcast to discuss the upcoming holiday season and all that comes with lots of time with family and friends. How are you preparing to spend time with loved ones this Thanksgiving and/or Christmas? Christy, Debbie and Kelli talk about getting our hearts ready to encourage the ones we love, and how releasing personal expectations gives us freedom to enjoy the present.
Parent Trainer Shannon Bazbaz sits down with Noisy Narratives to discuss how to tackle some of our parenting struggles in the home. Shannon has experience working with parents of children with ADHD, autism, sensory challenges, learning disabilities, and other struggles. She provides some practical advice for all those currently parenting or grand-parenting, and Debbie and Christy jump in a bit, too- shocker!
Today on the Noisy Narratives podcast we discuss the distorted thinking traps Mental Filter and Jumping to Conclusions with counselor Cara McCloud. Cara helps us dissect how best to recognize these particular distorted thinking patterns and strategies for change.
Today for our Trends and Truth Roundtable, Noisy Narratives sits down to discuss how we are often tempted to fall into the traps of Comparison, Control and Comfort. We talk about how our struggles with fear and insecurity often lead to decision making that impacts the people around us. How do we push against our desires to look good, to have what others have, and to control our surroundings in an effort to keep what we value safe? This is a fun conversation, with plenty of laughter and hopefully some practical encouragement for our listeners.
Sam Martin (of Noisy Narratives' Blog fame) sits down with us to talk about the immense heartache of miscarriage and losing a second child at birth. Her story has great heartache and pain, but also provides an amazing demonstration of God's love and community. Sam's love for her Savior shines through as she talks about her family and how much God has taught her on her journey. She is such a blessing to us at Noisy Narratives - we know her story will minister to you!
Jacki Kraft from The Samaritan Inn joins us today to talk about working with families who find themselves in situations of homelessness. Her heart for those in need is amazing - we learned so much from her!
Jennifer sits down with us to talk about walking through one the darkest moments of her life. On a day no one saw coming, Jennifer's son leaves behind his family, friends, and a promising final year of high school to join a group of radicals far away from home. Jennifer and her family gather together an army of friends in an effort to bring him home. This is a story of incredible faith and endurance, and how God is there in our hardest days.
Pastor Rick Crocker joins Noisy Narratives to talk about what it means to care for God's people well in his role as Minister of Pastoral Care. Rick has an amazing perspective and some realistic insight into how believers can walk together to ease one another's burdens and challenge each other in our spiritual journeys.
Pastor Chris Hurt joins Noisy Narratives today for a very real conversation on what it means to rest, how God reminds him of his purpose, and how he handles all the negative thoughts running through his head. Chris is authentic and shares his struggles with his workaholic nature and his tendency to find identity in his achievements.
Noisy Narratives catches up and talk budget, tattoos, college, wellness and big life changes. We are all over the map in our first episode of Season 4. We have great things coming down the pipes in the coming year, and can't wait to share some amazing stories with you!
Last episode of season three - we can't believe it! Thank you for listening, we hope Noisy Narratives blesses your home and hearts in some way. We will take the next three months to brainstorm and record for season four. Noisy Narratives is back the first week of September. Have a wonderful summer!
New Minister of Pastoral Care and Senior Adults Rick Crocker sits down to talk about a childhood marked by both incredible sadness and incredible love. Rick credits God, grandparents and family for building in him an incredible work ethic and heart for the Lord. We are excited to have him on staff and grateful he sat down to spend some time with us!
Frisco First's very own Mark Hampton sits down to talk about a life full of technology, what it means to come alongside Pastors and Ministers to enhance their ministry, and how living life as an introvert does not mean living life without people.
Frisco First's Young Adult Minister, Shamoir Griffin, sits down with Noisy Narratives to talk about his time growing up in the Projects of New Jersey, why he loves his mom despite a life of addiction, and how Jesus is taking his origins and building something new. Shamoir shares the despair and dangers of growing up around drugs, sex and addiction. His story demonstrates how God sees us even when we feel lost and alone. The discussion is raw and real, and incredibly moving. We know you will be blessed by his story.
KK Whitaker, also known as Christy's mom, joins the Noisy Narratives podcast to discuss her life story and her new memoir, "Flourish Because". We listen as Kay walks through her first marriage to Christy's dad and that difficult ending, as well as her heartache when she is hurt by not one, but two more men who swore to love her more than themselves. KK also shares her devastation at the loss of her son through suicide. Her love for God and her belief in His sovereignty shines through the conversation. This is a story of endurance and thriving through suffering. We hope this podcast inspires you to live fully with those you love.
Emily Hawkins is Graphic Designer for Frisco First, but there is so much more to her story than her beautiful creations. Emily shares how she grew up Baptist but hated church. She left for college with the intent of disproving everything she knew about God and religion. However, the power of the Word and divinely appointed friendships brought her back to Jesus and now she loves her Savior more than ever. Emily's story will touch your heart and demonstrate how God uses people in the lives of the hurting.
Christy and Debbie spend time discussing Good Friday and how sometimes we need to pay closer attention to all Jesus did on the cross and the price he paid for our freedom. And is your Easter Sunday truly a celebration of the empty tomb? Christy wants to have a party with confetti, family, and plenty of singing and dancing!
Senior in high school Kennedy Hartfield, and her mother Kim, join Noisy Narratives to discuss Kennedy's significant health diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and her challenging road to healing. Kennedy is honest about her initial loneliness and anger towards a disease that greatly impacts her life. Kim and Kennedy share how God used difficult circumstances to draw them closer to Jesus and give them empathy for others. You do not want to miss her story!
Darla sits down with Noisy Narratives to discuss her experience as an MP in the military and a warden for the prison system in Arizona. She shares amazing stories of life change and how her desire for serving Jesus pushes her to care for incarcerated people here in Texas.
Laura is back with us for a Noisy Narratives roundtable. Today we talk about last weekend's IF: Gathering and we converse on Psalms 34:8, "Oh taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!".
Denise Kendrick is co-founder, along with her husband Bruce, of Embrace Ministries in McKinney. Embrace supports foster and adoptive families as they provide homes to abused, neglected and orphaned children. Denise believes strongly in the scriptural mandate to churches to care for orphans and the poor. Part of Embrace's ministry is to assist churches in hosting Respite nights for these families (Frisco First is hosting one on April 15th - for more info go to Frisco First's website). The Kendricks have hosted 30 foster children in their home, and have nine children of their own.
Counselor Cara McCleod joins Noisy Narratives to discuss the distorted thinking patterns of magnification (making things worse/bigger in our minds than in reality), minimization (failing to recognize when something needs addressing by minimizing its seriousness), and disqualifying the positive (discounting positive attributes or growth).
Scripture references today: Philippians 4:8-9; Romans 12:2-3
Counselor Rachel Schulte joins Noisy Narratives in a conversation about the dangers of black and white thinking and making our decisions with our emotions.
Corky Houchard joins Noisy Narratives and shares how he came to know Jesus as a college student, how family shapes him, and why serving people in need is so important. His time spent serving in children's ministry, with Meals on Wheels and in disaster areas with Texas Baptist Men is a testimony to God's work in his life. Corky is transparent and honest about his hurts, struggles and how God is changing him.
College Minister Drake Wayland is in the hot seat this morning. He discusses his road to ministry, meeting his wife Robyn, and how his current narrative is all about growing Frisco First's ministry to college students.
We sit down with Counselor Cara McCloud and talk through the Distorted Thinking Patterns of Shoulds and Personalization, and how they often lead to paralyzing shame and a need for control.
Catherine is great! She shares with us about vitamins, doctors insights and even helps Debbie on the spot! We are grateful for her time and energy to hangout with us.
Laura, Debbie and Christy sit down and talk about what does 2023 hold and talk about a new show they watched on Netflix.
Don't miss this one. Brittany Green shares with her international travels as well as her desire to stay there but God has other plans for her. Lucky Us she listened to the Lord!
One thing we can all agree on is that Sean has a passion for students. He shares his story all the good and bad and ugly. He journey to get to Frisco First is a good one and not without struggle.
Our youth pastor, Chris Hurt, shares his story of growing up with an abusive father and how God saved him from repeating the cycle.
Laura Lester joins us and we all know what that means a fun time. So we hope you enjoy the podcast as we start analyzing what does it mean to be grateful and thankful in this world filled with expectations and entitlements.
We wanted to go so many different ways with Larry. He has so much knowledge and wisdom to share with all of us. He has a passion for the lost like no man we have ever seen. To know Larry is to love Larry.
Professional Athlete, High Performance Coach, Sports Psychologist Kip Rogers joins us today to talk about on parenting and personal responsibility
Mark Caswell joins us on the podcast to talk about family, ministry and his love for UNT.
Pastor of Creativity Mike Gould joins us today as we talk about his title, his journey to find himself and turning his life over to the Lord. This is another great one!
Laura, Debbie and Christy talk about fears that bring tears, read a poem that resonates with all of them and changing out husbands like changing out couches.
Our Executive Pastor David Fuquay joins us today to talk about where the ministry has taken him. He talk about his family, life and love for people.
Christy, Amy and Debbie talk about the God, the monarchy and what it means for God to be our King.
We talk about the ups and downs of owning our faith and going where God leads us no matter what. Sometimes ministry is fun and clean, sometimes it’s hard and messy. All through our journey our Lord and Savior is there and is ready to greet us at the end in our messy garments.
Sonshine School Director Cheryl Lochner shares with us her trials and tribulations raising her family.
Laura Christy and Debbie Talk Season 3 and Library Books.
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Heather Upchurch joins us and shares with us how raising a daughter with autism is challenging.
Debbie, Amy and Christy discuss the recent conversation on the deconstruction of one's faith.
Rachel is a licensed therapist and she comes with a clear head to us clarify our confusion on mental health and mental illness.
Amy and Dan Gill walk us through their journey of addiction to both drugs and alcohol. Check out the blog post also.
Stacy James shares with us how her anxiety affects her relationships and her mental health.. She is real and honest, and her story is relatable on so many levels.
Amy, Debbie and Christy discuss mental and emotional health and how it personally has affected their own lives.
Brittany Greens joins us for a conversation of how being single allows her to serve the Lord and others wholeheartedly and with joy. You will love listening to her heart for others and for ministry!
Jennifer Morgan is a licensed speech language pathologist who gives us clues on how to look for milestones for our kids. Which milestone should they be at and when. She is a friend and genius when it comes to helping your kids succeed with basic language functions. She is the best!
Rachel counsels women walking through the valleys of depression, anxiety, anger, grief, childhood abuse, domestic violence, trauma, marriage and family problems, cross cultural debriefing, and body image and eating disorder issues. She counsels in Frisco and Richardson.
Lifetalk Pregnancy Center Executive Director, Melissa Weber and Board member and Frisco First Member Tonya Bradford share with us about our local pregnancy center here in Frisco and how they are able to serve our community.
Laura, Debbie and Christy talk about cancel culture and what does it look like to live in this world.
We are thrilled to have two detectives who work together to catch perpetrators in human trafficking. They share stories and how their life is as a result from being in this business
Dr. Tomi Grover talks with us today about her glorious ruination and how it led her to help victims of human trafficking and preventing child exploitation.
Rebecca Jowers from the Poiema Foundation shares with us her journey in starting a safe house for survivors of Human Trafficking. She has helped over 500 ladies since the house has opened. Her stories are incredible and her heart for the ministry is overwhelming.
We talk about Hybrid Church Connections, 2022 Hopes, Cherishing our Wounds and where is God's Country.
Debbie and Christy look at the OT Bible Verses that foretell of the coming Messiah and then confirm them with the NT verses. We also read through Matthew and Luke's account of Jesus birth.
Episode 37 - Amy, Debbie and Christy talk about current events, violence in our schools, sadness, grief and social media. We are all over the map today. Also check out our blog to go with this podcast here.
Kim Nelson and Amber share with us how they became friends and then became sisters in Christ
Episode 35 - Laura, Debbie and Christy talk supply chain, Advent and Christmas revelations
A long time member of Frisco First Church, Cheri McKean shares with us her new life after retirement. God is still using her gifts and talents to enrich her life as well as others. We are never done living a full life for Christ. No matter if you are in retirement.
In this episode Amy shares with us her struggle of dealing with depression. She is generous with her insights and how it effects her family. We are so grateful for her openness on this topic. 2
Amy, Debbie and Christy talk about Christian practices vs tradition. Do you always pray before a meal? Why?
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AnneMarie Lindig is Sonshine School's Director and friend of the show. She gives us some helpful tools in working through difficult emotions with our kids, so we can build up relationships rather than building walls. We hope you enjoy!
Debbie, Christy and Connie Yates chat about growing up in Frisco and growing up at Frisco First.
Episode 29 - Trends and Truths - Laura, Debbie and Christy discuss current trends and apply Godly truths to them.
Kathy shares with us a decision that was made 44 years ago to have an abortion and how God has redeemed her story to use it to care for others.
Debbie, Christy and Amy continue a great conversation about her journey adopting and integrating her boys from Russia into their new home.
Debbie, Christy and Amy Robison sit down and talk about Amy's journey to Russia to get her boys and the after affects of bringing them home. It was not an easy journey but Amy and Mike knew the Lord had this in His plans for them and adjusted and trusted Him in the good and bad times. This is a sweet story of adoption.
Laura Lester joins us as we dissect trends in this world and how God's truths can be applied to them.
Christy and Debbie and chat about their summer and what is planned for this new season. We have new friends coming on to share with us their stories of triumph, joy, struggles and pain. We hope you enjoy it thoroughly.
Amy, Debbie and Christy sit and discuss what they have learned from this year and the fun memories of this first season of the Noisy Narratives.
Christy and Debbie speak with Stacy Walker about her hope in God's goodness even in the midst of struggling with an Eating Disorder, finding treatment and spending time in recovery.
Christy and Debbie speak with Kari Ordas about the joys and challenges of raising a child with special needs. Kari is honest and real about how her family navigates caring for her daughter. You don't want to miss this conversation!
Christy and Debbie talk with mom of five, Cindy Peek, about raising 5 kids and how God grew her as a person in the midst of all the crazy life of a mom of five. Also check out the blog that goes with the story @ www.noisynarratives.com/blog
Christy, Amy and Debbie discuss what it means to walk through life knowing Jesus is Lord and Savior. This one takes some twist and turns, so you know, we go where the convo takes us.
How does our family of origin impact our self-talk and the vibe of the home we currently live in? What does it mean to talk about the heart of our home? Amy, Christy and Debbie discuss.
Kip is a Sports Psychology, Pro/Certified High Performance Coach/Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor/Speaker/Former Pro Athlete/Mom of 2/Fashion Lover. She works with athletes, parents, families and students struggling with emotional endurance and confidence in their ability to problem solve. Debbie, Christy and Kip dive in to how to build the belief of confidence, as well as understanding clearly what emotions really tell us.
Kelly shares the second part of her story after living with an abusive spouse and how God worked in her life to help her in recovery from that relationship.
Kelly shares the first part of her story of living with an abusive spouse and how God worked in her life to bring her out of that relationship.
If you identify with Kelly's story you can reach out to us as well as the resources listed below.
National Domestic Abuse Hotline
The hotline.org
1.800.799.safe (7233)
Genesis Womens Shelter
Genesisshelter.org
214.946.4357
Hopes Door New Beginning
Hdnbc.org
972.276.0057
All phone numbers are 24hr hotlines
Christy, Amy and Debbie discuss what it means to be a Christian, the difference between Christianity and other religions, and how to deepen our walk with Jesus.
Episode 12 - Christy, Amy and Debbie talk about friendship; what it means to be an amazing friend, and how even our close friendships have ups and downs.
Today we talk to Girls Minister Brittany Green about what is going on in the lives of teenage girls and how we can best walk alongside them as they navigate culture, school, anxiety and isolation.
Life is full of hard stuff. What do we do with our anxieties and worries? Today's podcast is a discussion with Life Coach Katina Wilkins about dealing with every day life decisions impacted by our anxiety and fears. Katina can be found at Morning by Morning Life Coaching on her website mbmlifecoaching.com, or on FB at @morningbynorninglc. The book referenced in this conversation is "The Lies We Believe" by Chris Thurman.
Hurting children don’t always know how to tell us they are stressed, scared and anxious. Join us as Counselor and licensed Play Therapist Robi Heath from KidTalk discusses how to develop relationships with our kids that allow for honesty, creativity, learning and kindness as we navigate life’s struggles. Check our the blog post at www.noisynarratives.com/blog
Many times our desire to control our circumstances comes from a place of fear, anxiety, greed, or selfishness. Amy, Christy and Debbie discuss what it means to serve a sovereign God and have a realistic understanding of things we control and things we do not. #womenoffaith #controldoesallowGodtowork
Parenting can be hard! Today's conversation is with Preschool program Director AnnMarie Lindig about responding well versus reacting in how we discipline our kids. Practical help for everyone, not just for parents of preschoolers! Don't forget to check out our blog to go along with this podcast at www.noisynarratives.com/blog.
Amy, Christy and Debbie discuss what they would like to leave in 2020, and what they plan to move forward with moving into 2021. A trip to the dump and Jesus coming back are just some of the topics of discussion. Also check out our blog here.
Amy, Debbie and Christy talk about bible verses that are relevant today, fires in sewers, divorce and lost socks. Enjoy the discussion. Check our out blog at www.noisynarratives.com/blog
Chris joins Shanda to share about how Shanda's diagnosis impacted their lives and helped him learn how to serve his spouse.
Shanda Hurt shares her personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis, how physical health struggles deepen her faith and the importance of family and friends along the way.
Sarah Hays shares her story of growing up and living with a limb difference. A beautiful story of resilience, kindness, and grace.
Intro to who is behind the noisy narrative. Special note this was recorded at the end of October 2020, but the sentiment remains.