A Cup of Gratitude

This week, I speak with Tracy Harper, the author of From Him, Not Them, a 2026 Selah Award Finalist in Young Adult Nonfiction. A Christian author and speaker, she has spent over twenty years helping young women navigate life’s challenges with God’s guidance. Her ministry journey has taken her across the U.S., serving students from diverse backgrounds. Through her writing and speaking, she helps women rest secure in who God says they are and be led by Him. Follow her @TracyHarperWrites, join her community for weekly encouragement at tracyharperwrites.com, or invite her to speak at your next women’s event. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode!
Get your copy of her book here:
Amazon (Paperback & eBook) | Audible (Audiobook) | Tracy's Author Shop
*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

This week, I speak with Nichole J Suvar, a writer, speaker, and intentional living strategist who comes alongside overwhelmed women to introduce them to God’s design for mental wellness. Through her books, devotions, podcasts, and speaking, she helps women identify the sources of their anxiety and move from being chronically overwhelmed, rushing, and purposeless to grounded, focused, and full of purpose. Nichole has been featured on Her View From Home, Living By Design Ministries, and Proverbs 31 Ministries. She partners with several nonprofit organizations, locally and nationwide, to promote mental wellness and faith through meaningful conversations. She has published five books, her latest being I Don’t Have to Hold it All Together, Cultivating the Peace of Eden When Feeling Overwhelmed. She and her husband, Paul, live in Indiana with their three teens. You can find Nichole trying in vain to keep the cupboards stocked for her always-hungry kids, hiking a new trail and soaking in the quiet with her husband, or savoring cheddar cheese with pickles like a gourmet meal. She’ll take deep conversations over small talk any day, especially if there’s good coffee involved. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode!
Get free resources and connect with Nichole at livewithintent.org. 
www.livewithintent.org
https://nicholesuvar.substack.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nicholejsuvar/
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Newsletter sign up: https://livewithintent.myflodesk.com/thequietbecoming
*Them Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa

This week, I speak with Gayl Wright, who, from her log home bordering the woods, writes from her heart about life and faith. In 2024, she and her husband, Steve, celebrated their 50th anniversary. Daily, they enjoy reading together from the Bible and other books. They have seven children (one of whom is with the Lord) and 14 grandchildren. Gayl loves exploring creativity through writing, art, nature photography, and more. She loves coffee, tea, chocolate, and jeans; spending time with friends and family, time in nature, and visiting the beach. She has been a Sunday School teacher, church pianist, homeschool mom, temporary mom to foreign exchange students, online retreat speaker, and currently volunteers with Chronic Joy Ministry. Gayl is the author of Journey into Light: 31 Days Adventuring with God and Through A Glass, Darkly: Daily Hope in Light of Eternity. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode!
LINKS:
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/gayl.wright
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaylwright/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gaylwright8408
Substack: https://sunflowerpoet.substack.com/
Blog: https://gaylswright.blogspot.com/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/GaylWright
*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

This week I speak with Barbara Sparhawk who is a Master level Wellness Coach certified by the International Association of Wellness Professionals and The American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She supports moms challenged with chronic pain in getting to the root cause of and managing symptoms, so they can be joyfully present to raise happy, healthy families. Barbara lives in Pennsylvania with her husband of 37 years. They are empty nesters who are filled with the joy of watching their 3 adult children successfully navigate adulthood l; and spending time with their wonderful grandchildren. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode!
Website http://healthyparenting101.com/
*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

This week, I speak with Brenda Covert, who is a children’s author and an editor for books ranging from picture books to MG, YA, and adult fiction and non-fiction. Her debut picture book, Meanwhile Back at the Manger, came out in November 2025 and shares the joy of Jesus’ birth through a creative retelling. Brenda has written more than 400 short stories for children, along with poems, scripts, and other creative works that have appeared in school and church resource materials. In 2025, Brenda became a co-host of The Write2Ignite Podcast, introducing listeners to authors of children's books and others in the publishing world. When she’s not writing or editing, you might find Brenda reading aloud to children, planning holiday crafts, or enjoying a cup of cocoa any time of the year—because Christmas joy is great year-round! We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won't want to miss this encouraging episode!
You can find Brenda online at:
WEBSITE: https://BrendaCovert.com.
Christmas BLOG: www.ChristmaswithBrenda.blogspot.com.
Author/Editor BLOG: www.BrendaCovert.blogspot.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrendaCovertEdits
INSTAGRAM: @bbcovert
*Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa