The Faithful Podcast: Recent Episodes
Stephanie Baker
Hi friends. Welcome to the Faithful Podcast: Stories of people who walked by faith and gained a fuller understanding of the faithfulness of God. I hope you are encouraged by the vulnerability and honesty of the my guests as they share ways in which they were stretched and were able to grow in ways they would have never imagined.
I was able to interview a friend who is serving with her family as a missionary in a country that is hostile toward Christians. Love for Jesus and the good news He offers motivates them to keep serving in their community.
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Steven and Vivian share about God called Steven into a full-time ministry position where he has to raise support and what that has meant for both of them. They also share about how missions is so much more than only working overseas.
Destiny Sports Mission - https://www.destinysportsmission.com/
Give- https://www.destinysportsmission.com/give
Email Steven to find out about upcoming trips or to plan your own trip- Steven@destinysportsmission.com
Kathy has endured the loss of a spouse, moves across the country, and years of cancer treatment and yet she can find joy. She knows how this life is temporary but the love of her Father is eternal.
This episode was quite different for me as I sat down to be interviewed by my husband, Phil Baker. From my salvation story, to college, to various jobs and the wonderful people He brought into my life...I have seen His faithfulness all along the way.
Phil's Website- philsbaker.com
Phil's Podcast- https://reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com/
Amber is a friend I have known for over 20 years and I am so proud of the woman she has become. She has overcome unthinkable loss at such a young age, but she has grown and discovered her identity in Christ in a powerful way.
Just before Christmas, Careem had a stroke which caused various health issues. Careem had to learn a new dependence on His heavenly Father and was given an opportunity to re-evaluate and reconfigure his life.
Linda Moore shares about how she fell in love with Jesus all over again as she deconstructed the lies of a spiritually abusive church.
Apple podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-faithful-podcast/id1441733334
Cathy is an amazing woman who has dealt with immense lost. Most recently this includes the death of her youngest son on his birthday. She shares about how her grief is still very present, but she still has hope and joy because of the faithfulness of God.
Instagram- @faithfulpodcast
Adam is a pastor, husband, and father and he shares about how a recent career change is helping bring to light areas of struggle and reminding him of the importance of intentionality in life and ministry.
Carly Roberson shares how due to the cross-cultural ministry she was a part of, she moved into the neighborhood and learned the importance of an attitude of humility and a desire to learn in order to reflect Christ to her community. Itunes- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-faithful-podcast/id1441733334
I had the pleasure of interviewing my husband, Phil Baker, to talk about his upcoming book about martyrdom, Faithful Witness, and his new EP, Genesis. Of course I loved every second of it and I hope you do too!
Website- Philsbaker.com
Podcast- https://reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com/
Dawn is such an inspirational woman and I know you will love her story of how God redeemed the awful act done to her and gave her beauty for ashes.
website : faithfulpodcast.podbean.com
instagram : @faithfulpodcast
Ministry can be messy, but I am thankful for pastors like Clay Bowers that model humility and compassion for others.
Check out the faithful podcast on instagram - @faithfulpodcast
Nancy is a long time family friend and I loved hearing how God brought her out of living a destructive lifestyle and into living as a disciple of Jesus.
Amy Watson, from the Wednesdays with Watson Podcast, is a dear friend and such an inspiration to me. Listen to her story of God's faithfulness and I pray that you come away know just how much YOU MATTER to Jesus.
Website: amywatsonauthor.com
Instagram: AuthorAmyWatson
All music by Phil Baker- https://philsbaker.com/
Michael Miller shares a powerful testimony of God's faithfulness after his firing from a church he helped to launch and that had become like family.
The Remnant Radio: https://theremnantradio.com/
The Remnant Radio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC31RZ-b3D1w452JLuzLVl4Q
Reclamation Church: https://reclamationdenver.com/
My dad, John Ward, shares how God transformed the trajectory of his life from mischevious child to now pastoring a home church, and the importance of praying parents.
Laurie shares about nearly losing a child due to vasa previa, the challenges and joys of life with a child with special needs, surviving the destruction of her home in Hurricane Harvey, and God's faithfulness through it all.
Check out Laurie's New Hat Design Company- Swanstetler Hat Designs and more- https://hatdesignsandmore.com/
Brittany's transformation as a follower of Jesus will blow you away. Her earnest desire to follow the Lord is incredible.
BDK shares his testimony of how God transformed his life and set him on a quest for truth, no matter the cost.
Omega Frequency- http://www.omegafrequency.com/
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/omegafrequency
Suzie is such an inspiration and I loved hearing her story of how learning to forgive allowed her to experience physical healing in a tremendous way.
Discipleship may seem very intimidating, but David and Kelsey share how it is simply walking alongside a younger brother or sister in Christ. They are two of the most warm, loving, and welcoming people I have ever known and I know you will love hearing what they have to say.
Are you struggling to make it through each day? Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Caris Snider shares about how her personal struggle with anxiety inspired her to write a devotional book to help people in her situation.
Caris' Website: https://carissnider.com/
Amazon Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Elephants-Caris-Snider-ebook/dp/B081J6P7V4
Have you lost someone dear to you? Does it feel like life can not go on without them? I pray that Sara's words encourage you as she shares about the difficult loss of her mother to cancer last year.
Chuck DeGroat's most recent book bravely and lovingly calls out narcissism in churches, especially in church leadership. We must identify and address this issue in order to begin healing many of the wounds to the body of Christ.
Chuck's Website: chuckdegroat.net
When Narcissism Comes To Church (Amazon purchase page)
Chuck's Twitter
Chuck's Books on Amazon
Chuck's Instagram
Working as a traveling evangelist and a teaching pastor may seem glamorous, but Mike shows the struggles that come with ministry in the spotlight. Thirty-two years serving the Lord and he is still full of joy from the Lord.
Mike's website - https://www.mikesatterfield.org/
Faithful Podcast on itunes- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-faithful-podcast/id1441733334
Thirteen years of marriage, three churches, and multiple church staff positions. Ministry is a calling not only for the individual, but also for the family. Phil and I discuss the joys and struggles in our relationship as he served in ministry.
Podcast- Reclaiming the Faith
Website- http://philsbaker.com/
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilBaker/videos
From a broken childhood to helping others repair their families, Jennifer's story is truly one of a wounded healer. Rahab's Heart is an organization is a Christian non-profit that provides women with the skills necessary to break the chains of poverty and domestic abuse by learning to grow and thrive in the community.
Rahab's Heart - https://www.rahabsheart.com/
Kris and her husband, LJ, desperately longed for a family and God did what He does best--completely blew them away. They went from zero to six kids in less than 3 years and their story is incredible.
It was an absolute honor to interview Tara-Leigh Cobble of The Bible Recap and D-Groups International. We chat about obedience to God, her new book, intentional singleness, and cultivating a love for His word.
The Bible Recap book will be released November 3rd. PREORDER TODAY!
The Bible Recap Book- http://www.thebiblerecap.com/books
On Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Recap-One-Year-Reading-Understanding/dp/0764237039
The Bible Recap Podcast- http://www.thebiblerecap.com/start
D-Groups International- https://www.mydgroup.org/
From altar boy to rock star to passionate follower of Jesus. Dan Enright shares his testimony of God rescuing him and giving his life a new purpose.
Cassie is a perfect example of being a wounded healer: dealing with the loss of her newborn son and working as a counselor to people going through hard things. She speaks truth and encouragement to those dealing with loss, heartache, and grief.
Website: www.cassiecarrigan.com
Instagram: @cassiecarrigan
Facebook: Cassie Mason Carrigan
Cassie's Book Recommendations:
- "A Grief Observed" by C.S. Lewis
- For those who’ve lost a child: “A Brave Lament: To those who know death” by Andrew and Christy Bauman
- "Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss: by Pat Schwiebert (Its technically a kids book but should be required for every adult. Excellent insight into the grief process)
It’s OK that you’re not OK by Megan Divine (not Christian based but written by a therapist and super honest)
Author. Podcaster. Entrepreneur. Survivor of trauma. Amy shares about suffering from PTSD and the healing that our dear Heavenly Father has been bringing.
Website: http://amywatsonauthor.com/
Facebook: http://amywatsonauthor.com/
International adoption is beautiful and challenging. Holly shares the struggles and joys of her adoption journey. Cool side note- our chat was on the 10 year anniversary of the day she first saw a picture of her girls. God is awesome.
Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollymbollinger
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollybollinger/
Websites
Adoption blog: https://morelovetogive.com/
Missions Organization: https://www.linksintlusa.org/
Adoption Book
Karen Springs book on Amazon: "Adoption through the Rearview Mirror"
Who doesn't love a giveaway?! Listen as Joy describes how she and her husband completely renovated an amazing lake house near Branson, Missouri and are now auctioning it off. Four Branson-area ministries are going to be incredibly blessed through the profits of this incredible raffle.
Instagram: peachtreehdr
Peach Tree's Website: https://www.peachtreehdr.com/
Raffle website: https://winbransonlakehome.com/
It takes incredible vulnerability to share about mental illness, and I am so thankful for Meredith's courage. Praise God for His faithfulness and that NOTHING can separate us from the love of God.
Wife. Blogger. Speaker. Special needs mama. Is our joy wrapped up in the health and well being of our children? Kendra shares her story of God's faithfulness in the midst of dealing with a rare, incurable illness in one of her children.
Kendra's blog https://whenhopeisreal.com/
CitiKidz Christian Sports Camp https://www.citikidz.org/
Multiple Sclerosis with Jesus is better than health without Him. God is faithful and He's near to those that are hurting.
When illness rocked Christine's world, she chose joy and gratitude. God is good. All the time.
Divorce can seem permanent, but thankfully we have a God who can make beautiful things out of the ugliest situations.
Marriage. Divorce. Reconciliation. Listen to part 1 of this amazing story of God's faithfulness.
Part 2 of my interview with the Ordinary Radical known as Shane Claiborne.
Activist. Author. Speaker. This guy is so inspiring and challenging.
http://www.shaneclaiborne.com/
https://www.redletterchristians.org/
https://www.thesimpleway.org/
Support Shane and his ministry http://www.shaneclaiborne.com/links
Activist. Author. Speaker. This guy is so inspiring and challenging.
http://www.shaneclaiborne.com/
https://www.redletterchristians.org/
https://www.thesimpleway.org/
Support Shane and his ministry http://www.shaneclaiborne.com/links
Even in the midst of the deepest heartaches, God is still at work. He redeems the pain of His children.
http://abbiekampman.com
Instagram: @abbiekampman
From unthinkable tragedy to unshakable faith.
http://abbiekampman.com
Instagram : abbiekampman
Stillbirth. Loss. Heartache. Redemption. God is and will always be faithful.
https://ebenezercollective.wordpress.com
https://hopemommies.org
Heaven by Randy Alcorn
Red Sea Road by Ellie Holcomb
This is an amazing story of God's faithfulness even through the pain of losing a child.
https://ebenezercollective.wordpress.com/
Instagram: @lauren_scurry
Feel free to contact for more resources!
Danger. Miracles. Missions. Faithfulness. Will your end be greater than your beginning?
Unhealthy churches can be destructive on many levels, but thankfully God brings healing.
How do you know if you are in an unhealthy church? My dear friend, Jennie Enright, helps shed some light on this often overlooked topic.
Addiction. Brokeness. Redemption. Restoration. God is so good.
https://www.connectionsthatcount.org
Author. Speaker. Mama. She wrote an awesome book called Friend-ish that will be available next week. You are definitely going to want to listen and hear her wisdom.
https://kellyneedham.com/preorder
Hi friends! Welcome to episode 5 of the Faithful Podcast. In this episode I speak to my dear friend, Lisa Robinson. Lisa is a dear friend and she shares with us about walking through some times of uncertainty regarding the adoption of 2 of her children as well as financial hardships surrounding lost jobs. She loves Jesus and her faithfulness is evident to all that meet her. Enjoy and be blessed!
Hi friends! My guest for this episode is Alison Greaves. Alison is from the UK and has served with YWAM (Youth With A Mission Marromeu) for 12 years alongside my sister, Leanna, who was featured in the last episode. She will share with us about trying to remain faithful through the loss of a parent in a most horrific way. I hope that this episode is a blessing to you as you try to faithfully follow Jesus.
https://www.ywammarromeu.org/
Please go check out all the great work they are doing!
In this episode we chat with Leanna Ward. Leanna shares about the joys and heartaches of serving with Youth With A Mission Marromeu in Mozambique.
For more information on the mission organization she serves with:
https://www.ywammarromeu.org
Welcome to episode 2 of the Faithful Podcast. My guest in this episode is my long-time friend, Ashley Kapsar. Ashley is a mother of two, one biological daughter and one child that will be joining her family through adoption very soon. Also, she is pregnant with baby #3. I am so excited to talk to Ashley today about how she has seen God’s faithfulness in her life, especially in relation to adopting a child with medical needs. Her faithfulness is inspiring and I pray that this episode is a blessing to you.
In this episode, I talk to a friend that I have known since college, Erin Woods. Erin is a teacher, singer/songwriter, and seminary student. Erin shares about hurts she has experienced and how God has shown His faithfulness in the midst of her journey.
(Erin Woods)
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