Best Cristabelle Braden Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 118 - Brittany Scheer 1:02:23

20m ago1:02:23

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My new friend Brittany and I discuss her time in a cult, what drew her family to that community, how she got out, and where she is now in her faith.

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124. Reframing the Journey: Finding Gratitude in a Life You Didn’t Expect - Brain Injury Community Panel 55:39

12m ago55:39

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How do you hold on to thankfulness when you’re navigating symptoms, setbacks, or the emotional weight of daily challenges? Together we’ll explore how gratitude can coexist with grief, struggle, and healing - along with a podcast spotlight on the power of gratitude from Dr. Jeremy Schmoe. In this heartfelt panel, host Cristabelle Braden invites Robi…

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Episode 117 - T.C. Moore 55:45

14d ago55:45

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T.C. stops by to discuss his journey from the time he spent in a gang, what led him to be a pastor, and what community means to him.

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123. Brain Injury in Veterans (Part 2): Courage through Invisible Wounds - PTSD & TBI 56:13

23d ago56:13

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Unseen struggles, PTSD, and the mental battle… how do you keep moving forward? In this two part series we’re sitting down with veterans as they share the “necessary conversations” that need to be had in our communities. Stay tuned to hear once in a lifetime stories filled with raw emotion and genuineness. Let’s discover how the heroes of our countr…

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122. Brain Injury in Veterans (Part 1): Rebuilding and Resilience 51:48

26d ago51:48

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Combat Deployments, Brain Injury, and Healing..?! Where does your help come from? In this two part series we’re sitting down with veterans as they share the “necessary conversations” that need to be had in our communities. Stay tuned to hear once in a lifetime stories filled with raw emotion and genuineness. Let’s discover how the heroes of our cou…

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Episode 116 Christian Naturalism with Dr. Steve Simmons 53:53

28d ago53:53

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Steve returns to discuss why Christians should be concerned about climate change and what is ours to do.

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121. The Search for Hope: Overcoming Fear and Anxiety Post TBI/Stroke - Brain Injury Community Panel 58:11

1M ago58:11

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When you first realized that this brain injury would impact you or your family’s life, what thoughts or emotions came up for you? Today, we’re asking questions about the emotional side of brain injury. We want you to know you’re not alone, and it’s natural to have these feelings… but it’s what you do with them that matters. So let’s explore these v…

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120. Hope For Family: It's Not a Wasted Life (with Lindy Boone Michaelis) 47:02

1M ago47:02

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Brain injury affects every single person in the family - so how do we move forward, together? In this heartfelt episode, Cristabelle sits down with Lindy Boone Michaelis to explore the journey of hope, heartbreak, and healing after her family's life-changing experience with traumatic brain injury. Lindy is the daughter of beloved singer/entertainer…

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Episode 115 - Special Episode Evangelicals and Antigay Christianity 57:33

1M ago57:33

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In this special episode, Dangerous Dogma podcast host, Brian Kaylor talks with William Stell, a religious studies professor and author of the forthcoming book, Born Again Queer: A History of Evangelical Gay Activism and the Making of Antigay Christianity. Kaylor is also joined by guest cohost Jared Burkholder, scholar in residence at Moravian Theol…

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119. Fear Does Not Define You + Hope For Brain Injury Recovery 37:19

2M ago37:19

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Have you ever had days that felt like hope is just out of reach? You wake up already exhausted, feeling anxious, foggy, and afraid of what the day might bring? If you can relate, you’re not alone. In this episode, Cristabelle is sharing honestly about the fears she faced through her brain injury recovery, and how she has learned to acknowledge them…

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Episode 114 Special Episode - Church & State 48:46

2M ago48:46

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Something a little different this week! In anticipation of Moravian Theological Seminary's(one of my favorite places…ever!)annual Moses Lecture, which this year is discussing "Moravians and the Evangelical Question", I'm sharing an important conversation about the state(pun intended?) of the separation of church and state. Disclaimer: I did not par…

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118. The Truth About Boundaries in Brain Injury Recovery - Community Panel 57:58

2M ago57:58

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Brain injury can affect every part of your life - so it’s important to understand what your personal boundaries are, both with yourself and others. But it’s a lot easier said than done… let’s talk about navigating boundaries in the recovery process! Join our host, Cristabelle Braden, as she introduces 3 panelists: Chaandani Khan, Alfinie Mayes, and…

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Episode 113 - Church Spectatorship with Taylor Brown 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

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Many evangelical churches are known for their savvy marketing photographs of congregants worshipping and praying. Taylor stops by to discuss how this is not church.

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117. What We Wish People Knew About Concussions 45:47

2M ago45:47

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There are so many misunderstandings about concussion - and today we’re here to clear them up. Did you know that 81% of U.S. adults don’t know concussions are traumatic brain injuries, according to a recent study by the BIAA? That might sound shocking to those of us who understand TBI, but unfortunately, it’s representative of the general public’s p…

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116. Care, Support, and Boundaries for Brain Healing (Cristabelle Braden + Dr. Jeremy Schmoe) 34:52

3M ago34:52

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Have you ever felt like you were pushing so hard, that you ended up in cycles of burnout, overwhelm, and exhaustion? Life with brain injury is… a lot. But there is hope to get out of those loops of symptom cycles. Today, we’re diving into the topic of care, support, and boundaries. We also have a podcast spotlight with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe sharing the…

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Episode 112 - Byrnese Craig 54:35

3M ago54:35

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Byrnese stops by to discuss her time at an evangelical, young adult leadership program(think YWAM or Teen Mania), what led her to the Moravian Church, and why is the self-proclaimed Moravian Bread Lady!

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Navigating Postpartum with the Lord with Georgia Williams 57:54

3M ago57:54

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After delivery, there is so much more I didn't even know what to expect or pray for. Here is a glimpse into my personal life of what I've experienced, navigated & learned. I pray it encourages you--shows you, you're not alone, and helps you in some way, friend. My story isn't perfect, isn't isn't to be compared to, idolized or condemned. As a first…

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115. Hope For Couples: Communication after TBI 58:32

3M ago58:32

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Communication can become a big challenge after a brain injury - which affects all relationships, but especially the ones that are closest to us. So let’s talk about communication in relationships & marriage after brain injury! We also have a podcast spotlight with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe sharing some of the neurological reasons why communication can be h…

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My Pain-Free Birth Story with Georgia Williams 52:57

3M ago52:57

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WELCOME TO SEASON 7 OF FAITH & FRIENDS! I am back from maternity leave and I am sooo excited to share this testimony of the Lord with you. No matter what season you're in I pray this encourages you ad sharpens your faith to new levels!!! Please hear my heart friend, I pray this episode does nothing but point you to Jesus and His glory. Don't compar…

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114. Social Cues, Relationships & Communication Challenges - Brain Injury Community Panel 1:03:09

4M ago1:03:09

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If relationships have been hard post-concussion / brain injury, you are not alone. Our ability to connect with others is an important part of life - so what do you do when your communication skills and ability to read social cues becomes affected after a brain injury? Let’s talk about it! Join our host, Cristabelle Braden, as she introduces 2 panel…

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Episode 111 - Taylor Brown 53:43

4M ago53:43

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Taylor and I discuss his time in youth ministry, his divorce, firing from a job in ministry, addiction, and ultimate healing through authentic relationships!

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113. The Struggles of Social Communication after Brain Injury (Cristabelle Braden) 30:10

4M ago30:10

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Brain injury impacts how we express ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we're understood. In this heartfelt episode, Cristabelle Braden shares her personal journey through the communication challenges that follow brain injury. Through real-life examples, she opens up about the emotional toll of feeling misunderstood, how memory and socia…

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Re-release - Do I Stay Christian with Brian McLaren 1:01:21

4M ago1:01:21

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Author of books "A New Kind of Christian" and "Faith After Doubt", stops by, along with friend of the pod Mike Petrow, to chat about Brian's book "Do I Stay Christian?". https://www.amazon.com/Do-Stay-Christian-Disappointed-Disillusioned/dp/1250262798/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3A676B9AKNZG6&keywords=do+i+stay+christian+by+brian+mclaren&qid=1652990282&sprefix…

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112. Learning to Care For a Post-Injury Brain: Mindset, Habits, What Worked, What Didn’t - Brain Injury Community Panel 57:19

4M ago57:19

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After a brain injury, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, unsure how to truly care for your brain in the day-to-day. What habits actually help? What mindsets make a difference? And how do you know when something just isn’t working? Join our host, Cristabelle Braden, as she introduces 3 panelists: Stefanie Beeney, Charlotte Endorf, and Farook Outhmani. E…

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Episode 110 - Believe with Steve 1:03:10

5M ago1:03:10

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Frequent collaborator and returning guest, Dr. Steve Simmons and I discuss the "bare minimum" beliefs to be a considered Christian. We also discuss the problems with "right belief".

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111. From Survival Mode to Gentle Healing - Brain Health Rhythms (Cristabelle Braden) 35:19

5M ago35:19

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We often feel like we are in “survival mode” after a brain injury - our lives have changed so much, and it’s all we can do to get through each day. But what if healing could feel gentle, and less overwhelming? In this relatable episode, Cristabelle Braden opens up about her own journey through multiple traumatic brain injuries - moving from surviva…

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Episode 109 - Tucker Hibbs 1:33:02

5M ago1:33:02

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Tucker stops by to discuss his experiences in youth and worship ministry, and how after the 2016 election he felt he was unable to be his authentic self and how it ultimately led to him leaving ministry.

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110. Everyday Resilience: Finding Strength in the Struggle - Brain Injury Community Panel 1:01:48

5M ago1:01:48

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Everyday resilience after brain injury isn’t always big or loud - sometimes it’s a quiet determination to keep going, or simply getting out of bed. Today, through the voices of our Brain Injury Community Panel, we will bring you some tools to recognize your own resilience, and how to continue to move forward and find strength in the struggle. Join …

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109. How to Support Neuroplasticity after Brain Injury (with Dr. Michelle Eisenmann) 54:23

6M ago54:23

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Did you know that our brains are resilient? Today, we’re exploring neuroplasticity - the brain’s ability to rewire and form new pathways - as it relates to brain injury! In this uplifting episode, host Cristabelle Braden welcomes Dr. Michelle Eisenmann, a passionate advocate, Functional Neurology doctor, and expert in brain resiliency. Dr. Eisenman…

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Episode 108 - Mikayla Sauerbrey 1:06:13

5M ago1:06:13

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Mikayla and I discuss the etimology of our surnames, her desire to pastor while being in a denomination that does not ordain women to be pastors, and her eventual transition in to the Moravian denomination!

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108. Cristabelle's Story: Finding Hope Through Multiple TBIs (Interview from The Concussion Coach) 1:05:47

6M ago1:05:47

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Cristabelle Braden has fought through multiple traumatic brain injuries to come out on the other side carrying a strong message of resilience, hope, and healing. She is the host of this podcast - the founder of Hope Survives - and today, in something much different than our usual episodes - she shares her story! Listen for practical advice, takeawa…

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Let's talk about the Unseen Realm with Nils Glenn 1:03:33

6M ago1:03:33

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What kind of questions are you asking the Lord? How much searching of the scriptures are you doing? Are you ready to go deeper in the overarching story of Gods design and plan? From Genesis, creation, the fall, and the redemption of all of humility--Gods Word, His Kingdom, and the realm we don't see is far more real than what we see with the naked …

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107. The Identity Journey: Self-Rediscovery after TBI - Brain Injury Community Panel 1:03:09

6M ago1:03:09

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There is a common phrase, “new you” after brain injury - but what if it’s more nuanced than that? There are parts of ourselves that feel new and unfamiliar, but there are other parts of ourselves that have been there all along… how do we piece it all together? How do we find ourselves again? What does “identity” mean anyway? Why does society define…

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Episode 107 - Cristabelle Braden 46:05

6M ago46:05

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Cristabelle discuss how a traumatic brain injury shaped and continues to shape her spirituality and theology.

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Trusting Gods Timing with Natalie Layne 34:18

7M ago34:18

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Has this episode, or any of our conversations here on Faith & Friends impacted you? Please leave us a 5 star review! We would love to hear from you! Instagram Youtube WebsiteBy Georgia Williams

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Episode 106 - Susan Bradley 1:05:19

7M ago1:05:19

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My old friend stops by to discuss her unique journey in finding Christ through a campus ministry which may have been a cult.

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106. Identity Shifts after Brain Injury + Ways to Find Yourself Again (with Bethany Lewis, OT) 1:03:34

7M ago1:03:34

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Sense of self is often affected after brain injury - you just don’t feel like “you” anymore. This happens for both survivors and family members, and today we are exploring these identity shifts, and how to find yourself again even in the midst of brain injury recovery. In this episode, Cristabelle is joined by Bethany Lewis, a Neurological Occupati…

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26 Bible Verses that will change your walk with Jesus with Georgia Williams 59:16

7M ago59:16

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ITS MY BIRTHDAY! Well, tomorrow--May 17th! & I'm turning 26!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT. I'm literally over HALFWAY through my twenties. Say its not so! JK--I love living this life and watching it joyfully march on. Instead of doing an episode of us hanging out together of "26 things I've learned as I've turned 26" I wanted to bring you back to His Word. …

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Why is there suffering if God is loving? with Directors Eric and Kristen Swithin 38:59

7M ago38:59

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Miracles are the manifested glory of a supernatural work, here displayed in the natural Don’t believe? Follow the proof! In Eric Swithin’s latest documentary, “SHOW ME YOUR GLORY” one of life’s most profound questions is tackled— “Why does suffering exist if God is loving?” This film follows the proof and recorded truth of many stories of those who…

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Episode 105 - Geoffrey Roche 48:59

7M ago48:59

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Geoffrey and I discuss his roles in higher education and hospital administration in order to bring solutions and global change. Geoffrey also gets candid in sharing his coming out journey and how his faith continues to inform his story.

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105. Hope through Ambiguous Loss + Tools for Processing Emotions after Brain Injury (with Dr. Daniel Ignacio) 59:12

7M ago59:12

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Navigating life after brain injury often leaves survivors and families facing a sense of loss that lacks clear answers or closure - with emotions that are overwhelming and hard to describe. Today, we’re discussing some tools to help process these big emotions - there is hope! In this episode, Cristabelle welcomes Dr. Daniel Ignacio, a clinical neur…

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For the girl who doesn’t feel like talking to God with Hosanna Revival 35:19

7M ago35:19

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Seasons of suffering, grief, silence may lead you to drift. To wander. To not “feel like” getting in the Word. But it's when we least feel like it that the Father knows, and deep down we do too, that we need His Word and His presence most. Today we’re chatting with Katie, the founder of Hosanna Revival. Our first chat together, “The Beauty of the B…

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You are Pregnant with Purpose with Georgia Williams 1:14:22

7M ago1:14:22

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Welcome to my Church's womens conference! This past weekend at Encounter the Glory: Bride Adorned, I had the joy and privilege of leading worship for every session alongside releasing the Word of the Lord. For weeks, this is what has been burned on my heart. Where being in covenant with the Lord takes you into a season of being a CARRIER. I pray th…

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Hope after a brain injury, Healing through pain, & Wholeness in Jesus with Cristabelle Braden 42:40

7M ago42:40

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How do you remain hopeful in the midst of pain? How do you invite others into your healing journey when the injury can't be seen with the naked eye? How can you step into wholeness with Jesus? Let's address ALL these powerful questions today with Cristabelle Braden. Cristabelle is a true friend of mine with an incredibly powerful story. Cristabelle…

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Episode 103 - Salvation with Dr. Steve Simmons 1:11:15

7M ago1:11:15

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If Christianity is essentially a branch of Judaism, which does not have a notion of Heaven, Hell, or Salvation, how did we to a place whether you're in or you're out? That's what frequent guest Dr. Steve Simmons and I discuss in today's episode!

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104. Ambiguous Loss & Grief Processing - Brain Injury Community Panel 1:05:14

8M ago1:05:14

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A brain injury can bring unexpected changes in identity, abilities, and relationships… and when things feel different, grief is a natural response. Today, we are exploring the concept of “ambiguous loss” - a type of loss that remains unclear, unresolved, or without closure - with our first Brain Injury Community Panel. Today’s panel features 3 brai…

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How to talk to your kids about Pornography with Greta Eskridge 39:37

8M ago39:37

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What a title and what a conversation we're about to step into today! One that is NEEDED is this digital age we are raising our families in! So how can we talk to them about it and not feel awkward? What age should we begin to have these conversations? With Author, speaker, Mama of 4, wife of 26 years, Greta Eskridge we're going to talk about it ALL…

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Wrestling with God in an unknown season with Georgia Williams 34:27

8M ago34:27

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I CAN’T BELIEVE I’M SAYING THIS, BUT, WE ARE MOVING. Well, by time you’re reading this, we MOVED! Not too far, but into a new home and a new season! Praise God, right before Baby Boy joins us!! But today we’re going to talk about the journey of how we even got here. Truth is, you can only talk about where you’ve been. So in the midst of my trials t…

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Ladies, a Pain Free Childbirth is Possible with AngelaMarie Scafidi 1:16:30

8M ago1:16:30

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Pregnancy is not a medical condition. It's a miracle from Heaven. Today we are talking with AngelaMarie as she reveals what she believes to be an inheritance from Heaven--a pain free childbirth, being possible through Jesus Christ. Through her own personal testimony, to scriptures that share how the curse of Eve is broken, and how He shed His blood…