Chasing Squirrels: Testimonies of Active Faith: Recent Episodes

Trish McCarthy

My name is Trish McCarthy, and my motto in life is: "Do the last thing God told you to do…and spend time with Him (and then do the next thing He tells you to do…and spend time with Him)." This is a place where you’ll hear stories from people who have done just that. Stories from ordinary people who have stepped out in faith, and have some extraordinary testimonies to share. My hope is that you will be inspired each time you listen…inspired to take your own step (or leap) of faith. To do that thing, no matter how big or how small, you believe God is calling you to do.

Your faith may feel as small as a mustard seed right now…or maybe big enough to move mountains (or perhaps it feels like you’ve lost your faith or like you never even found it in the first place). No matter where you are in your faith journey, I am confident that God will meet you right where you are. So, listen with an open heart…because I truly believe He’s got something to say to you!

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The Holy Spirit put this metaphor on my heart this morning, and I wanted to share it with you! Our faith can be fragrant when we tap into the Living Water and consistently "check below the water line." Listen to learn more!

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This is a reflective episode regarding many losses I've recently experienced and the things the Lord has laid on my heart regarding how to respond.

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In this episode, I share some game-changing events that turned a frustrating situation into one full of hope...

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Just sharing some quick thoughts about failure and how to reframe our thinking...

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This episode focuses on how we spend our most precious commodity:  TIME.  

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Tami shares her experience of writing, publishing, and launching her new book, The Strong-Willed Mama., and is also transparent about the wall she hit shortly after that.   Her practical tips are sure to inspire and motivate you towards active faith as you obediently do whatever it is the Lord is calling you to do.

Order your copy of The Strong-Willed Mama: Surviving and Thriving Raising Strong-Willed Children on Amazon 

Learn more about Tami's ministry, including one-on-one mentoring, at tamioverhauser.com

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This episode focuses on the source of our spiritual gifts and why we've been given them.  If you are interested in taking a spiritual gifts inventory and learning more about your individual gifts, visit giftstest.com

Link to the PDF of Paul's ministry and writing timeline:  https://images.app.goo.gl/19DYPprc9PsffTuJ9

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In this episode, I share some poignant thoughts by Max Lucado regarding the silence the disciples experienced on the Saturday between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday.  We, too, experience that same silence in own our lives, and Max offers an encouraging word to help us during the wait.  Link:  https://maxlucado.com/the-silence-of-saturday/

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This episode contains excerpts from a thought-provoking article I ran across as I was researching the meaning behind the name "Good Friday."  Link:  https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/easter/why-is-it-called-good-friday.html

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Exactly a year ago today, my sister, Lisa, and I began reading the Bible in One Year together.  Join us as we reflect on our journey and Lisa shares some highlights from her first year as a new Christ follower.

Link to BIOY ( Bible in One Year with Nicky Gumbel):  http://bible.com/r/4bY

Thank you so much for listening!  If you were encouraged today, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW...and share with a friend!

Also, for regular doses of encouragement, please follow me (via Yellow Life Ministries)on Instagram and Facebook.  http://facebook.com/YellowLifeMinistries

If you'd like to get in touch with me, please email me at: chasingsquirrels67@gmail.com

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In this season opener, I discuss the idea of letting God use us in the small, day-to-day moments of our lives.

Thank you so much for listening!  If you were encouraged today, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW...and share with a friend!

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If you'd like to get in touch with me, please email me at: chasingsquirrels67@gmail.com

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Here is the link to Courtney's latest blog post titled, "Called"---https://wp.me/scDUX7-called

I would encourage you to go back and read ALL of her blog posts (and SUBSCRIBE)...they are amazing and well worth the read!

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If you're a Christ follower, you're going to face battles.  There is a real enemy who hates our guts and wants nothing more than to steal, kill, and destroy all that the Lord has planned for us.  BUT GOD....He has given us everything we need to fight His way, and one of our most powerful weapons is PRAYER.  

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Thank you for listening today!

Much love to you and your family, 

Trish

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Today was a game changer for me!  I realized during my last episode that I was speaking words that were not life-giving over myself.  The Lord told me that this needs to stop TODAY!  How about YOU...are you speaking words of life over yourself and others?

The links to the songs I mention are below:

Speak Life by Toby Mac

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeBv9r92VQ0

Hello My Name Is by Matthew West

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuJWQzjfU3o

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The focus of this episode is how to develop and strengthen spiritual disciplines so that, in turn, our relationship with the Lord is strengthened.

As always, thank you so much for listening!  If you were encouraged today, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW...and share with a friend (if you haven't done so already).  

Also, for regular doses of encouragement, please follow me (via Yellow Life Ministries)on Instagram and Facebook.  http://facebook.com/YellowLifeMinistries

If you'd like to get in touch with me, please email me at: chasingsquirrels67@gmail.com

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As Tera shared in the previous testimony, chronic pain is like a backwards roller coaster. This episode is a plea to pray for a dear friend who is also on a backwards roller coaster, having received a brain tumor diagnosis a few days ago, after having recently battled (and conquered) breast cancer. If you're listening today, please pray as you feel led. Prayer is SO powerful!

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Tera is a Christian speaker, the host of The Heal Podcast, and author of the book Swimming For Freedom. Her swimming trajectory dramatically shifted after suffering an undiagnosed injury that led her through seven years of chronic pain and spiritual darkness. Through it all, Tera experienced such victory in Christ amidst her pain that it has become her life's mission to help others experience that same freedom.  You can learn more about Tera and her ministry at terabradham.com.

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You can watch the sermon series I referenced at:  hcbc.com/watch/

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You can watch the sermon series I referenced at:  hcbc.com/watch/

Thank you so much for listening!  If you were encouraged today, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW...and share with a friend!

Also, for regular doses of encouragement, please follow me (via Yellow Life Ministries)on Instagram and Facebook.  http://facebook.com/YellowLifeMinistries

If you'd like to get in touch with me, please email me at: chasingsquirrels67@gmail.com

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Another impromptu episode...about the gift of tears.  We could all use a good cry now and then!

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Be sure to go back and listen to Episodes 9 & 10 (cRaZy FAITH) if you haven't already.  This episode will. make a lot more sense if you've got the background story!

Thank you so much for listening!  If you were encouraged today, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW...and share with a friend!

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Thank you so much for listening!  If you were encouraged today, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW...and share with a friend!

Also, for regular doses of encouragement, please follow me (via Yellow Life Ministries)on Instagram and Facebook.  http://facebook.com/YellowLifeMinistries

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Thank you so much for listening!  If you were encouraged today, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW...and share with a friend!

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Thank you so much for listening!  If you were encouraged today, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW...and share with a friend!

Also, for regular doses of encouragement, please follow me (via Yellow Life Ministries)on Instagram and Facebook.  http://facebook.com/YellowLifeMinistries

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Thank you so much for listening!  If you were encouraged today, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW...and share with a friend!

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Be sure to listen to the next episode, where I share a Takeaway, Teaching, and Tip based on this testimony.  

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Put on your armor.  Pray like never before.  And trust with all your heart.  God is good and on His throne...no matter what we may see and hear on T.V.

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***NOTE: In this episode, I referred to the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, but it was the Jordan River they crossed before setting up Stones of Remembrance.  It is my intent to always handle the Word with accuracy; please forgive me for this mistake.

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Be sure to listen to the next episode, where I share a Takeaway, Teaching, and Tip based on this testimony.  

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Thank you so much for listening! If you were encouraged today, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW...and share with a friend!

Be sure to listen to the next episode, where I share a Takeaway, Teaching, and Tip based on this testimony.

Also, for regular doses of encouragement, please follow me (via Yellow Life Ministries)on Instagram and Facebook. http://facebook.com/YellowLifeMinistries

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Thank you so much for listening!  If you were encouraged today, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW...and share with a friend!

Join me next time where I share the story about how the I got the name Chasing Squirrels for my podcast.  

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You can learn more about Tami and her ministry at tamioverhauser.com

You can also follow her on Facebook and Instagram for regular doses of wisdom, inspiration, and encouragement.

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If you or someone you love is a dad, I highly encourage you to check out Tim's website, blog, and podcast: https://discerning-dad.com/  

God is using him and his ministry in mighty ways!

Also, I recently read his book, Everyday Discernment, and found it to be chock full of practical advice for how to refine your discernment in all aspects of life.  You can learn more about it here:  https://discerning-dad.com/book/

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Thank you so much for listening!  If you were encouraged today, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW...and share with a friend!

To learn more about the missionary organization Kevin and his family are a part of, please visit https://cmcmissions.org 

If you'd like to financially support the Kennedy family as they serve in Thailand, you can do so using their PayPal ID: christsclay@gmail.com

Also, for regular doses of encouragement, please like my ministry page on Facebook (Yellow Life Ministries) and follow me at: http://facebook.com/YellowLifeMinistries

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Thank you so much for listening!  If you were encouraged today, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW...and share with a friend!

Also, for regular doses of encouragement, please like my ministry page on Facebook (Yellow Life Ministries) and follow me at: http://facebook.com/YellowLifeMinistries

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Thank you so much for listening!  If you were encouraged today, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW...and share with a friend!

Also, for regular doses of encouragement, please like my ministry page on Facebook (Yellow Life Ministries) and follow me at: http://facebook.com/YellowLifeMinistries