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When Life Implodes All Around You For a good portion of their marriage, Kathy and Larry Miller were involved in writing, teaching and speaking ministries worldwide, not just separately but often together. When severe life-threatening health issues struck them almost at the same time, they had to step back and say, "What now, Lord?" Tune in to hear how they've redirected their focus and energies to follow God's latest path for their lives. Instead of sidelining them, he's using them in new and different ways. https://kathycollardmiller.com/ (Podcast sound effects source: ⁠⁠http://www.freesfx.co.uk⁠⁠)

They Never Expected the Career Paths that Brought Them Together Neither Adrienne nor Frank Signorino expected to spend the bulk of their employment years serving as guards in California jails. Join us for a fascinating discussion of the challenges and rewards that came with doing their best to provide a safe environment for incarcerated individuals...even as they put their own safety and well-being on the line. (Podcast sound effects source: ⁠⁠http://www.freesfx.co.uk⁠⁠)

High Flying! We had a good time learning about aerial arts from LuAnne Moresco, who's written a book on the subject titled "Aerial Visions: An Introduction to Silks, Hammock, Lyra, and Other Aerial Arts." That's quite a mouthful, but a fitting title for a sport that entails far more than dangling daintily in the air. Take a listen, and you too may be bitten by the aerialist bug and the full-body fitness, joy and freedom it offers. (Podcast sound effects source: ⁠⁠http://www.freesfx.co.uk⁠⁠)

I Am Sparrow: A Story of Healing from Sexual Abuse Meghan Carlisle joined us on this podcast to talk about her first novel, a somewhat autobiographical story of a young girl trapped by an abuser. She graciously answered all our hard questions and then read an excerpt from "I Am Sparrow." Meghan has a passion to shed light on the paths women walk through life’s hardest challenges and their journeys to healing. She's an excellent writer and speaker who'd love to talk to your group about abuse, transformation and hope. contact: [email protected] https://meghancarlisle.wixsite.com/meghan-carlisle (Podcast sound effects source: ⁠⁠http://www.freesfx.co.uk⁠⁠)

Long Journey to Joy Ruby Contreras's big smile and enthusiasm could give the impression she's had an ideal life. But that would be a false assumption. Her story begins with parents who not only neglected their children but introduced them to drugs at early ages. In and out of foster homes until she turned 18, Ruby continued to struggle with addiction and abusive relationships. Finally, the day came when she could no longer live that life and reached out for help. (Podcast sound effects source: ⁠⁠http://www.freesfx.co.uk⁠⁠)

Seeing Jesus in the Pain Earnie Lewis’s journey to emotional health has not been easy. Yet, he’s never given up, and he’s been able to help others along the way. Through tears, Earnie graciously shared with us the trauma and the trials—and the steps he took to wholenesswith the help and prayers of therapists, family members and friends. His story of healing will challenge, inspire and encourage you.

The Many Hats of Ray Ellis From policeman to pastor, teacher, author, book coach and publisher, Ray has done it all and done it well. In podcast #175, we talk with Ray about his multiple careers as well as what it was like to grow up in the American South during the Civil Rights Movement. And, of course, Steve threw in some cop questions. :-) https://www.passioncm.org/ (Podcast sound effects source: ⁠⁠http://www.freesfx.co.uk⁠⁠)

They Grew Up in Prison yet Found a Fulfilling Future Renee and Mike Book both experienced abusive childhoods that led to addictions and crime--and a search for healing. On this podcast, the Books share not only their incredible journeys but amazing wisdom about life, marriage, parenting, emotional and spiritual growth, and so much more. Tune in and be challenged!!!

A Story about Cheating What a fun time we had interviewing the Bryant family about their new children's book titled "Trusting Timothy: A Story about Cheating." https://www.trustingtimothy.com/ (Podcast sound effects source: ⁠⁠http://www.freesfx.co.uk⁠⁠)

Brick by Brick Rick Archuleta shares fun stories of restoring Bay Area buildings inside and out, including San Francisco's City Hall, a.k.a. the People's Palace, the Russ Building, and the basement of the Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf, among others. Now an Idaho resident, he provides Treasure Valley residents with a unique handyman service . https://archuletass.com/

Pines in the Wasteland Author Barb Sulfridge, lover of mountains and forests, talked with us about her journey through the wilderness of suffering and sorrow to find hope and peace as well as joy. Her new book recounts a nearly 40-year journey of learning to depend on God when life did not turn out the way she hoped or planned. https://www.backwoodsbarb.com/ (Podcast sound effects source: ⁠⁠http://www.freesfx.co.uk⁠⁠)

When God Steps In Devotional author Earline Kline joined us to talk about how God has led her through several decades of life, how she got started writing devotionals, and how she and her husband became prison volunteers...including some of her adventures "on the inside." https://meditationsofmyheart.wordpress.com/ (Podcast sound effects source: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.freesfx.co.uk⁠⁠⁠)

Creation Care & the Christian Tri Robinson, a man who's traveled the world and worn many hats over the years, graciously joined us to talk about his latest book, “A Journey of Gratitude: Traversing Four Seasons of Life.” We covered a lot of topics in this podcast, including his experience teaching in a gifted-and-talented program, reviving a family homestead, starting a church, and fulfilling his and his wife, Nancy's, dream of creating a beautiful Idaho ranch where they enjoy and example stewardship of the land. https://timberbuttehomestead.com/ https://cowboyandpreacher.com/ (Podcast sound effects source: ⁠⁠http://www.freesfx.co.uk⁠⁠)

High-Elevation Education Several years ago, our guest, Dr. Bryan Williams, and others saw a need for higher education in the mountains of central Idaho and began the process of establishing McCall College. We talked with Dr. Williams about the college as well as his many other interests, including his special love for bioethics. http://mccallcollege.org (Podcast sound effects source: ⁠⁠http://www.freesfx.co.uk⁠⁠)

Life Is Precious This podcast features two special ladies, both named Cathy, who graciously share their pregnancy trauma/s with us. Through ignorance and pain, they sought solutions to unwanted pregnancies that they both now regret. Yet, they've experienced God's forgiveness and emotional healing and want to share the peace and joy they've found with others who suffer the same regrets. (Podcast sound effects source: ⁠⁠http://www.freesfx.co.uk⁠⁠)