A Cup of Gratitude

This week, I speak with Valerie Melroy, a mother of five, grandmother of seventeen, a minister, co-founder of Voice and Vision, Inc., and, most recently, a published author. For more than 50 years, she has had the privilege of walking alongside people experiencing challenges related to mental health, addictions, and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Valerie loves helping people to explore their gifts, abilities, uniqueness, and dreams through Jesus Christ’s unwavering hope and love. She takes great pleasure in working with teams to create innovative strategies that help people to overcome fear and trauma and experience peace and joy. As a servant-leader, Valerie has traveled to 19 nations to assist leaders in villages, towns, and cities. She delights in learning from people and applying what she learns in her everyday life. Valerie enjoys gardening, traveling, savoring international cuisine, and hosting family gatherings. 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!
Special sale on Valerie’s book: the paperback is $9.99, and the Kindle ebook is $2.99. Good through May 31st.
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This week, I speak with Heather Strickland, who has been married for almost 20 years and has 3 teenage sons. She’s been a stay-at-home wife and homeschooling mom from the beginning. She discovered her passion for encouraging with words and has contributed to blogs along with her own blog through the years. She self-published a devotional in 2014 with hopes of encouraging women through daily life lessons. She enjoys being outdoors, sipping on coffee, spending time with her family and friends, and learning more about her Father in heaven. She’s currently working on her next devotional. You can find her on Facebook at Becoming Titus 2 Women. 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!
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This week, in celebration of one year of Holy Plot Twists God is Still Writing Your Story being launched into the world, I’m doing a SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE.  I am sharing so many things that God has taught me, surprised me with, and things that I feel you need to know about what God’s asking you to do that might seem uncomfortable, too difficult, or even impossible. This episode is meant to encourage everyone to step into what God’s calling you to!!! That first step of obedience is what leads to seeing the next step on the path. God’s plan for you is good and packed with purpose! This week on the podcast, I’m going to be sharing truth and encouragement about obeying your call. You were made uniquely on purpose. God has a plan for your life. Listen in for an episode packed to the brim with Wonder and all glory to God who can do more than we could ever ask or imagine. There will also be a giveaway this week!!!

This week, I speak with Lauren Gaskill, an author, speaker, and the founder of the She Found Joy Podcast and retreats. She is passionate about helping others encounter Jesus and become transformed by His love. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, hiking with her husband and sons, and baking just about anything — from cookies to crème brûlée. 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! 
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*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa

This week, I speak with Cheryl Gottesman, the founder of Redeemed Wellness, a Certified Revelation Wellness Instructor, and a Certified Live Well Health Coach. She is passionate about helping women grow stronger in their faith while learning to care for their bodies with grace, freedom, and intention. Cheryl loves Jesus, laughter, family, tacos, and meaningful community. She is a wife to Jerry of 24 years and a mom to three awesome kids (ages 21, 19, and 17). She loves people and is often found in the kitchen preparing meals for loved ones or connecting with friends over coffee or dinner. Her wellness journey hasn’t been linear. After years of neglecting her health and later swinging to extremes with dieting and exercise, Cheryl found a sustainable, faith-centered approach to movement and nourishment in her late thirties. Through that healing, God called her to walk alongside other women on their journeys. Since becoming a Revelation Wellness Instructor in 2019 and a Live Well Health Coach in 2025, Cheryl has been equipping women to see movement as a gift rather than a punishment, helping them shift their mindset from “I have to” to “I get to” as they learn to honor God with their whole lives. 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!
Free 14-day Identity Devotional https://redeemedwellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Identity-devotional-7-x-9-in-5-x-7-in-1.pdf
31 Day Faith and Fitness Reset
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*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa