Listen to my conversation with Reggie Dabbs and John Driver here. Honest Conversations about Racism Over the last few years, it’s sadly evident that we still struggle with racism in America. Yet even when our hearts ache, it’s hard to know what to do or say. What can we say to let others know we… [Continue Reading]
The Tricia Goyer Show
Everyday Prayers for Joy
Everyday Prayers for Joy Everyday Prayers for Joy | by Gina Smith The word joy became my word a few years ago after God ushered my family and me into a season of very difficult circumstances. It happened one night when I couldn’t sleep. I quietly tiptoed out to our living room, sat on the… [Continue Reading]
Friendship Breakups, Church Hurt, Mental Health, and Confessions of a Crappy Christian
Friendship Breakups, Church Hurt, Mental Health, and Confessions of a Crappy Christian Why does it so often feel like Christians can’t talk about the real, hard stuff in life? We know our lives should reflect Jesus; what He did and said, and how He interacted with others. But if we’re being honest, there are days… [Continue Reading]
The Perfect Gift for Mom: Appreciation and Love
The Perfect Gift for Mom: Appreciation and Love If we were to stop and chat in the grocery store, I’d most likely tell you about my kids. Yet, maybe I should change that. Maybe I should tell you about my mom. My mom, Linda, was a single mom when I was born, at a time… [Continue Reading]
How Ordinary People Can Have an Extraordinary Impact on the World
How Ordinary People Can Have an Extraordinary Impact on the World There is so much negativity in the world. It seems to be everywhere we turn, and many of us quietly ask ourselves if this will ever improve. Even more, we are asking where we turn for hope and inspiration. Enter The Lighthouse Effect! We… [Continue Reading]
Preparing to Blend
Preparing to Blend Are you part of a blended family, or do you know someone who is? A couple of years ago, Ron Deal, the president of Smart Stepfamilies™, contacted me about being part of the Blended Families Conference. I was so confused. John and I have been married for thirty-three years. We don’t have… [Continue Reading]
Love, Pray, Listen
Love, Pray, Listen with Mary DeMuth Mary DeMuth is a literary agent, international speaker, and podcaster, and she’s the novelist and nonfiction author of over forty books, including Love, Pray, Listen (Bethany 2022). She loves to help people re-story their lives. She lives in Texas with her husband of 31 years and is the mom… [Continue Reading]
Follow God’s Will
Follow God’s Will Click here to watch this interview. More about Follow God’s Will: Where is God leading you next? In a conversation or your next decision? Don’t simply guess and hope you’re right. Let Follow God’s Will teach you how to confidently hear God’s voice, understand His Word, and determine His will for yourself. With just… [Continue Reading]
How to Trust God After Incredible Loss
How to Trust God After Incredible Loss This morning I listened to the book of 1 Peter on audio, and some of the beginning verses in Chapter 1 spoke to the topic of today’s broadcast. 1 Peter 1:2-7 reads, God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you… [Continue Reading]
Winning at Home
Winning at Home Click here to watch this interview. More about Winning at Home: Combining the expertise of credentialed counselors, coaches, and pastors, Winning at Home offers clarity in the midst of chaos on hard-hitting topics like mental health, technology, sexuality, and identity, for parents who are trying to raise children from a faith-based perspective…. [Continue Reading]
How Do I Homeschool?
How Do I Homeschool? When we first start homeschooling, parents often think the big stuff they need to know about includes things like curriculum and schedules. But as a homeschooling mom for twenty-eight years, I’ve learned that parents need a few other things: Confidence: Seeing that other people have done it. Hope: Trusting that we… [Continue Reading]