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A Cup of Gratitude

Amanda Schaefer
A Cup of Gratitude
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  • Season 10 - Episode 22 - Finding Gratitude Beholding Our Beauty
    This week I speak with Deborah Rutherford, who loves Jesus, being a wife to Don, singing old hymns, and nature walks. She is an author, poet, podcaster, and an award-winning makeup artist who has swapped her brushes for a pen. She is the founder of the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast and Blog, where she enjoys cheering others on. Her books include "Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best," forthcoming "Prodigal Daughter: Poems of Light for the Lost Ones," and she is working on a beauty and faith book represented by the Blythe Daniel Agency. 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!Ā LINKS:https://deborahrutherford.comĀ https://www.instagram.com/deborahrutherfordwrites/ https://www.facebook.com/Mrs.DeborahRutherford/ https://deborahrutherford.substack.com/Ā *Theme Music ā€œBlessed Timeā€ by Ketsa
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  • Season 10 - Episode 21 - Finding Gratitude in an Optimistic Attitude
    This week, I speak with Na’Kedra Rodgers, who is a powerhouse Christian Motivational Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur who brings a burst of sunshine wherever she goes! Famous for her boundless optimism and grit, to sprinkle biblically rooted encouragement across the globe, lighting the way for women wrestling with faith or on a quest for purpose. Na’Kedra is a multi-time published author who writes in both nonfiction and children’s genres. Na’Kedra is a recipient of the 2024 NCTRCA Outstanding WBE Award, 2025 Community Impact Award, and was also recognized as a 2025 Epsilon Tau Business Honoree. Na’Kedra stirs others' courage to boldly flaunt their faith, as she has facilitated workshops and served as a panelist at Christian Speaker and Writers Conferences across the United States. Off-stage, she relishes family moments with her hubby, Kelvin, and their two lively daughters, Chloe and Harley. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her lifeĀ Amazon: https://a.co/d/3xsr1dMBarnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/optimistically-mommy and-me-nakedra-rodgers/1147902978*Theme Music ā€œBlessed Timeā€ by KetsaĀ 
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  • Season 10 - Episode 20 - Finding Gratitude When the "Hart" Speaks
    Today I speak with Janet Hart Leonard, who is an award-winning newspaper columnist, author, and speaker. She speaks to women who think that God has written only a one-hit wonder for their lives. In her unique and quirky way, she shows them through scripture that He is writing a Greatest Hits Album for them throughout their lives. (Look at Naomi in the book of Ruth.)Ā  Janet is a cheerleader, without the cartwheels, who brings the scriptures to life with her wit, whimsy, and way with words, encouraging others to find joy in the midst of difficult circumstances. She’s been there and still is finding her way through the times when life isn’t fair. She has learned to dance in the rain as well as the mud, all the while enjoying a cup of coffee with sweet cream and inviting others to join her. She is the author of When the Hart Speaks and is currently writing Book #2, Vintage Wisdom. Things I Wish I Knew before I Got Old. Book #3 will be a fiction book about a hairdresser in the hills of Kentucky in 1989. Audrey Grace holds a lot of secrets, including what happened to the missing preacher...who isn’t a good man. Stay tuned.Ā Contact her: [email protected]Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā www.janethartleoanrd.comĀ Her column, From the Hart, is published every Monday in The Hamilton County Reporter. She is a popular speaker at the Taylor University Professional Writers’ Conference, women’s retreats, and church events. She will make you laugh, cry, and most of all... give you thoughts upon which to ponder.Ā *Theme Music ā€œBlessed Timeā€ by Ketsa
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  • 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 ā€œBlessed Timeā€ 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.comĀ *ThemeĀ  Music ā€œBlessed Timeā€ by Ketsa
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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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