Season 10 - Episode 19 - Finding Gratitude in Seasons of Change
This week, I speak with Jac Filer, a lifelong resident of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who presently lives with his family and dog. Since 2020, he has been enjoying a second career as a writer. Jac’s books include the Advent devotional Preparing for Jesus, the Biblical novel Coin and Dagger, and his new memoir, The Widower and the Washer. We look at his childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in his life. You won’t want to miss this encouraging episode!Links:Website: https://jacfiler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacfilerauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacfilerauthor/Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/26377965.Jac_Filer*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa
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Season 10 - Episode 18 - Finding Gratitude and Joy in All Circumstances
This week I speak with Dr. Jerry L. Woodbridge who is a Christian author and educator specializing in grief support and education. After experiencing the sudden loss of her husband, she guided her own children through grief, inspiring her to write books that offer hope and healing. Her works include Trading My Sorrows: For the Joy of the Lord, which explores widowhood and faith-based healing. Joy Overcame Sorrow, a children’s book on grief and resilience and Joy’s Journal, which provides guided questions, thoughtful prompts, and space to write, as you explore Joy’s story while making sense of your own emotions. As a dedicated 40-year educator, Jerry has impacted countless lives, teaching students from K-9th grade and mentoring doctoral candidates in higher education. She currently serves as an assistant professor in the School of Education at Liberty University, where she is known for her caring, supportive, and inspirational teaching style. 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!Facebook: jerry.woodbridge.7 Instagram: jerrywoodbridge7 Website: https://www.drjerrylwoodbridge.com *Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa
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Season 10 - Episode 17 - Finding Gratitude Beyond the Surface
This week I speak with Sarah Krizek who is the author of Beyond the Surface, published in August 2024. She was born and raised in the Hudson Valley, New York. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Mount Saint Mary College. When she is not writing or reading, Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and their two children. We look at her childhood up to the present to fond the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won’t want to miss this amazing episode! www.sarahkrizek.com*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa
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Season 10 - Episode 16 - Finding Gratitude in Every Kingdom Connection
This week I speak with Sandee Macgregor who was educated and trained as a teacher, an inspired writer, and the award-winning creator and founder of a popular website www.sandeemacgregor.com. She is the author of two top-selling devotionals, A Mother-Daughter Devotional and Shared Journal Experience for Psalm 119 and A Devotional for Mothers and Sons: Walking in Wisdom Through Proverbs, which both encourage and enable the building of a deeper spiritual bond between a mother and her daughter(s) and her son(s). Her first award-winning children’s illustrated book, titled Can I Take It to Heaven?, is targeted at younger children and encourages conversations about heaven. Lucy’s Adoption Song is her second children’s book for ages 5-8, based on the story of a family that adopted two children internationally. Her podcast, Conversations and Connections, is a platform where faith stories are celebrated and listeners are invited to explore the goodness of God in their lives, making it a relatable and engaging experience. Sandee is a faithful follower of Christ, a wife to Duncan for 29 years, and a mother to five children. 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!LinksYouTubewww.sandeemacgregor.comwww.castlequaybooks.comIG sandee.macgregorFB sandeemacgregor*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa
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Season 10 - Episode 15 - Finding Gratitude in the Everyday Quandaries
This week I speak with Mama, editor, and writer Elise Tegegne who has published articles at Risen Motherhood, Christian Parenting, and (in)courage,among others. Her first book In Praise of Houseflies: Meditations on the Gifts in Everyday Quandaries is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Calla Press, In addition to serving as the Director of Communications for missions organization Synergie Francophone, she also writes a monthly blog, which inspires readers to cultivate eyes for the divine in their own daily difficulties. After teaching at a mission school for four years in Ethiopia, she now lives stateside with her husband and energetic four-year-old. Read more of her words at elisetegegne.com or reach out on Instagram @elisetegegne. 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!*Theme music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa
An honest look at how gratitude can change absolutely everything. Interesting discussions and stories of finding gratitude even in the midst of life's difficulties. Everyday people sharing their extraordinary stories.
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