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Cathy Endebrock, Kerri Brinkoeter, and Marlene McMichael continue with episode 2 of a four-part series highlighting the birth of Jesus through the eyes of those who were there. The Christmas story is a powerful record of ordinary people responding to God in extraordinary ways—Mary surrendered, Joseph obeyed, the shepherds wondered, and the Magi sought. Each response shows us how faith can be lived out even in the midst of fear, questions, or uncertainty. Joseph's story in Matthew 1:18-25 highlights seven times Joseph obeyed God with a heart of submission, trust and perseverance. Joseph's faith-filled obedience provides us with practical ways to step into whatever God has before us this Christmas season.

The Ladies of LoveTalk Network -- Cathy, Kerri, and Marlene -- begin a four-part series in celebration of the Christmas season. In this first episode, the Ladies explain that Christmas without faith is reduced to only presents, schedules, and draining expectations. However, with faith, the season becomes a true celebration of God’s love and grace, as seen in Mary’s surrender, Joseph’s obedience, the shepherds’ wonder, and the wise men’s search for the infant king. Learn how we are called to know God’s Word, obey it His way in both small and big things, act without delay, persevere in obedience, and trust God’s faithfulness. Mary’s story in Luke 1:26–38 highlights the essence of surrendering to God regardless of the cost or uncertainty. Mary trusted God’s promise and declared, “I am the Lord’s servant. May your word to me be fulfilled.”

Co-hosts Cathy Endebrock, and Kerri Brinkoeter visit with Craig Larson, Financial Advisor and special fiend of LoveTalk. We are talking about how to make a plan to manage our holiday finances that will help us step into the joy of Christmas and avoid the stress of unwanted financial surprises. And he is going to give us a few tips about what we need to be doing now to put us in the best end of the year position as possible. This is a show you don't want to miss as financial issues are a key stress during the holidays. A sound Biblical advisor can help you make a comprehensive plan that will benefits you during the Christmas season all the way through retirement. Don't miss this informative discussion with Craig Larson.

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.

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.