Episode 574: Faith in Every Season: Counting the Gifts - Audio
Co-hosts Kerri Brinkoeter, Cathy Endebrock, and Marlene McMichael discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. In this program, the co-hosts explore the theme of cultivating a heart of thanksgiving by recognizing God’s provision and grace in every season of life, anchored in 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” In Season 1, gratitude is reframed as an inner posture rather than a reaction to circumstances, illustrated by “greasy pizza hug” moments where everyday chaos becomes divine delay. Season 2 highlights the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17, showing that gratitude is the difference-maker—nine received healing, but only the Samaritan who returned received relationship, reminding us that thanksgiving rewires the heart. Season 3 addresses silence, teaching that God’s quiet seasons are not absence but invitations to trust Him, rejoicing even before the harvest. Season 4 confronts storms of grief and despair, emphasizing that thanksgiving is not denial of pain but defiance against despair, anchoring us to God’s sovereignty. Together, these lessons remind us that gratitude is transformative—it shifts focus from circumstances to Christ, deepens relationship with Him, and strengthens resilience in both joy and trial.
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Episode 573: Saving My Assassin with Virginia Prodan - Audio
Co-hosts Marlene McMichael, Cathy Endebrock, and Kerri Brinkoeter visit with Virginia Prodan, as she shares her extraordinary story of faith and courage as a practicing attorney focused on religious freedom cases in a country whose dictator called himself "God." Virginia survived an assassination attempt, torture, and brutal persecution in communist Romania. Still, she continued to defend Christians in Romanian courts. Virginia learned to follow God's lead and love those who persecuted her. Largely due to her efforts, Virginia was able to expose the communist regime’s abuse of Christians to the rest of the world, contributing to its ultimate downfall.
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Episode 572: Remembering our Veterans with General Robert Dees - Audio
Our Veterans are a National Treasure and it is critical the we all remember their sacrifice and rejoice in their selflessness. Our guest General Robert Dees joins the LoveTalk ladies and give us his unique insights into the issues today's veterans face. We discuss the issues facing veterans, but also leadership and resiliency in our modern culture.
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Shine On Performing Arts with Emily Calisopa - Audio
Marlene McMichael welcome returning guest, Emily Calisopa. Emily is Founder and President of SOPA -- Shine On Performing Arts -- in Cedar Park, Texas. The Center provides theater and performing arts classes, camps, and shows for all ages and abilities. Through SOPA, Emily wants to inspire creativity, develop leadership, encourage community through theater arts. Students, ages 3 to 103, are trained to grow in all areas of performing arts, including all of the backstage tasks necessary to make a performance come together. Emily hopes to encourage every student to SHINE on and off the stage!
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Episode 571: Shine On Performing Arts with Emily Calisopa - Audio
Marlene McMichael welcome returning guest, Emily Calisopa. Emily is Founder and President of SOPA -- Shine On Performing Arts -- in Cedar Park, Texas. The Center provides theater and performing arts classes, camps, and shows for all ages and abilities. Through SOPA, Emily wants to inspire creativity, develop leadership, encourage community through theater arts. Students, ages 3 to 103, are trained to grow in all areas of performing arts, including all of the backstage tasks necessary to make a performance come together. Emily hopes to encourage every student to SHINE on and off the stage!
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