Emilie Blount is amazing! You are going to want to hear this! Emilie has been married to her husband, Jared, for 12 years. They have 4 children...with one on the way! She loves being a minister’s wife and serving with her husband at Soldier Creek Baptist Church in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Emilie works for Hope Pregnancy Center where they offer resources for pregnant women in crisis. They also have a ministry for women who have had an abortion and need help working through that. She talks about a ...
Oct 23, 2020•46 min
Adam Petty is one of the brave men who decided to join us on the show! He has been married to his wife, Dani, for 5 years and they have a sweet three-year-old son named Ollie. Adam talks about a time in his life when his father suddenly got sick and passed away when Adam was 13. God brought specific people into his life along the way and always had His hand on him. Mantra to Live By: Judge Slow, Love Quick Recommended Resources: The Seven Stages of Grief and Loss, by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross The Bi...
Oct 09, 2020•39 min
Divina Bruss is super cool! You will love hearing her story of how she came to know the Lord after dealing with heartbreak. She fell in love with Him and His Word quickly, and that has never left her. She has a passion for the Bible and instilling that same passion in others. Divina is married to Brian Bruss, who (fun fact!) Robin and Jill have both known for years. He is the Campus Pastor of Life Church on their Norman Campus. Divina and Brian have 4 children, ages six to ten, whom they homesch...
Sep 25, 2020•48 min
Steph Thomason is a staple at First Church in Owasso. She and her husband Matt have been there for 23 years, where he is the Executive Pastor. She is now a full time photographer and involved in Women in Ministry. She is a proponent for Leading and Loving It, a ministry for building up women as leaders in the ministerial realm, as well as leadership in general. One of the things she talks about on our show today is "being authentic with everyone, but transparent with a few." She also emphasizes ...
Sep 11, 2020•44 min
Wow, do we have a good one for you today! Sennola Fruga is our guest, and we loved everything about this conversation. She and her husband, Alvin, are the pastors of The Presence in Owasso Church. They have recently celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary! They have four adult kids and ten grandchildren; they came from California to Oklahoma because God told them to! Sennola shares candidly about how that story played out in a modern-day Abraham and Sarah experience. We talk about how God turn...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Today is our last episode in our Enneagram Series! We will cover the Gut Triad: Enneagram Types 8, 9, and 1. These numbers are intuitive and draw from their innate ability to make decisions. They are also called the Anger Triad, and each type deals with anger in a different way. Terri Vaughn is representing our Eights. She is assertive, decisive, and a challenger. If there is a move that needs to be made, she will do it. Eights are for justice, fairness, and looking out for their own. They are t...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 15 min
This is Episode Three of our series on the Enneagram! Today we are diving into the Head Triad. These Enneagram types think first, and then feel or do. They also all three deal with fear in different ways. Our three guests give us insight into how they see the world. David Simons is our Type 5. He is analytic, skeptical, and intelligent. Enneagram Fives are our observers and/or investigators. They are typically introverted and analytical, motivated by a drive to understand and gather knowledge. T...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Continuing on with our series on the Enneagram, we are going to look deeper at the Twos, Threes, and Fours. This is the Feelings Triad, meaning these people are feeling-dominant. They are warm, creative, and complex. Our three interviewees share candidly with us how they see the world. Mattie Johnston is a Two. Her need is to be appreciated and be a Helper to those around her. Twos have a servant heart and want to meet the needs of others. Eric Wall is a Three. Threes' ability to achieve and per...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Let’s talk enneagram... what is it, why does it matter. Robin and Jill have been greatly influenced by this personality system! How can that be? Well, we will discuss all of this in today’s episode. We will tell you a little if it’s history, why it goes deeper than other systems, and explain the 9 types. We have begun a series that will takes through 4 episodes. I am not kidding when I say, it has changed the way I deal with myself and others. It’s given me more grace for others and a deeper und...
Jul 03, 2020•41 min
So, let’s talk about it.. the racial inequality in our country is something we all have a front-row seat to right now. So, we pushed some episode ideas back for a couple of weeks because we wanted to have a straight discussion about these important things going on. We want to face the issues and discuss how we can navigate these difficult waters with wisdom. KJ and Cambri Washington are a beautiful mixed race couple that go to First Baptist Church of Owasso. We asked if we could get their perspe...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Loucinda Hicks is amazing! She is a wife, mom, barn and home builder, military veteran, mentor, homeschool teacher, and in charge of maintenance at FBCOwasso! She’s a regular Renaissance Woman. You will love her story of patience and persistence. She talks about having a child with an illness that is hard to get diagnosed. She tells us how we need to always advocate for our kids, and we need to think outside the box. You will be impressed and inspired by her story! #thinkingoutsidethebox #celiac...
Jun 05, 2020•51 min
What if you raise up your child in the way they should go, but they go a different direction? The story on A Frayed Knot today is an honest look at this scenario. Tracy Zserdin is a wife, mom, fitness expert, and co-founder of a company called Made Possible By. She and her husband have two boys and a grandson. She shares with us what it’s like to have a child with behavioral difficulties and what it's like to walk through life's ups and downs with that child. She includes the struggles of bringi...
May 22, 2020•47 min
In this episode, we are grateful that we got to sit down with our friend, Heather Maxwell Carnes. We wanted to talk to someone on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, and Heather agreed to share her story with us, and her experience throughout this unprecedented health concern. Heather is a nurse and has been working in a hospital throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Heather shares her story of growing up in a Christian home and how she came to know Christ. She also shares about the power o...
May 08, 2020•32 min
Y’all, we had so much spiritual warfare that hit during this recording! From technical difficulties to social distancing- it was a challenge. But...this message is amazing! Angi Bruss Gavin is precious and she shares several "frayed knots" from her life with us. She shares candidly with us about God changing her job direction and how difficult that was. She opens up with us and shares about the death of her beloved father. She learned through these times that God is FOR HER, and He is for us all...
Apr 24, 2020•41 min
Dear listeners, this conversation was recorded before we entered the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope and pray that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy during this time of quarantine. We also wanted to continue to send uplifting and encouraging stories of how God gets us through our knots and frayed times. We hope this story will remind you that God is with you and can still give you joy in the midst of trials. Kim Cusimano has been through it! She and her husband, Joe, have four children bet...
Apr 10, 2020•51 min
Listeners, when this was recorded, COVID-19 had not hit our world yet. We were blissfully unaware of the storm headed our way as we had this conversation. We pray you and your loved ones are safe and well. We pray that God reminds you of His faithfulness as you hear this episode. Our sweet guest, Michelle McCarver, teaches music at Undercroft Montessori School in Tulsa. She and her husband Lance have two children, and their journey to become parents was anything but easy. Michelle and Lance stru...
Mar 27, 2020•46 min
YOU ALL ARE NOT READY FOR THIS! We are so, so excited about this episode with Jamie Golden! Jill, especially, has been fan-girling and still can't believe God allowed this. If you listen to the Popcast or the Bible Binge podcasts you know exactly who this is, and if you don't, you should! Download right now! Jamie Golden is one of the podcasters and partners of the Popcast Media Group. The podcast is "a show that is dedicated to delightful idiocy and educating you on the things that entertain, b...
Mar 13, 2020•57 min
This episode of A Frayed Knot shows how real Colossians 1:17 is: "He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together." God has shown Himself to be so faithful in holding things together for our guest, Brenda Liniger. She candidly shares her story with us, opening up and being vulnerable so that God can use her life to bless others. She is such a fun and real person. You all will love how authentic she is. We talk about her growing up in a Catholic family, but not really ever opening th...
Feb 28, 2020•58 min
Misty Norris, along with her husband Bryan, is the owner of Key Marketing. Within this, they run Trilogy publishing under the TBN Network. Trilogy publishes Christian books and is currently working with over 300 authors! Misty’s story of faith is so inspiring! When God tells her something will happen, she believes it and He is proven faithful. You will be encouraged by her story, challenged by her faith, and moved by how she has heard and obeyed the voice of the Holy Spirit. Gen. 15:6 Deut. 30 M...
Feb 14, 2020•53 min
Dhea Hudson is sweet and salty all wrapped up in one! She is a wife, a mom, and a counselor with a side hustle called “Okie Dough," which is delicious edible raw cookie dough! She shares about being adopted, seeing God's plan in her family, and the painful loss of her mom when she was a teenager. That is not the end of her story; God has directed her path ever since and He has used that pivotal time to point her in the trajectory she was destined for. 1 Chronicles 4:10 Psalm 16:5-6 Job 23:14 Ton...
Jan 31, 2020•39 min
Evelyn Kwanza is an inspiring vocal music teacher who was the 2018-2019 District Teacher of the Year for Owasso Public Schools! She is a wife, mom, and a student pursuing her doctorate in music education. In her story Evelyn shares a time she went through some scary moments as a mom, when her son was having seizures. She candidly talks about how God walked her through those scary months and she gives glory to God for her son's healing. At the end of the show you will get to hear her beautiful si...
Jan 17, 2020•54 min
Paula Cummings has a heart like no other! She is passionate about helping, encouraging, and leading others who need a caring heart and a listening ear, especially teen girls who are at risk. She takes them into her heart and life, shares Jesus with them, and loves on them. She shares with us what it means to her to be called by God, and how to be ready for divine appointments. She will also share about leaving margin in our day to make that happen! You will love her! Recommended Books: Rich Van ...
Jan 03, 2020•54 min
Jennilee McKeen is just about the sweetest person you'll ever be blessed to meet. From small-town Oklahoma, she is a genuine lover of people. She is a mom of three, a teacher and a minister's wife. She shares what it's like to wrestle with fear and anxiety, and ultimately trust God with it. It's a process, not an overnight fix; she has great wisdom to share! Recommended Scripture Passages: Matthew 19:13-14 2 Chronicles 32: 7-8 Isaiah 9:6 Genesis 22:13
Dec 20, 2019•40 min
John and Jenny have traveled the world! They've seen what is happening globally. With hearts so tender to God's calling and so open to loving marginalized people, they are doing big things for His Kingdom! Also, they've been married for 41 years! John has a tough growl-like voice and Jenny's is so soft and sweet, they compliment each other perfectly. You are going to love them! We felt a sense of awe after getting to have our conversation with them.
Dec 06, 2019•41 min
Singleness can be a hard thing to navigate. As the church, we need to make sure we are taking care of our single friends! Our conversation with Beth Polston lets us see the view from her vantage point of loving life and serving the Lord where she is. Beth is an elementary music teacher at Northeast Elementary School in Owasso. Her message to us is don't wait to live your life! God is working now, and He has purposes and plans for today for you. She is inspirational, adventurous, and joyful. List...
Nov 22, 2019•40 min
Guess who we talked to this week?? Our husbands! This is a different kind of interview than we've done before, or even than we thought was happening. You may just have to hear it for yourself and see...
Nov 08, 2019•34 min
What if you do the best job you can in parenting, follow the best advice available, read the right books, have the best of intentions, and still, the outcome for your child is not what you planned for him? Parenting is hard. Our kids have their own free will. We can do everything we're "supposed" to do and it may not go exactly as we planned. Tracy Rader will share how God walked her through some hard times and taught her some difficult things through parenting. Psalm 139:5 says that the Lord he...
Oct 25, 2019•46 min
What do you do when your adolescent is going a direction you can see will not end well? How do you navigate the rocky road of parenting teens as they make dating decisions? What do you do when you see a destructive path that your child is walking on? In this episode of "A Frayed Knot," Cheryl Bates shares about a very difficult time in her family's life, and how God and specific Christian mentors got them through the chapter of darkness. You'll also get to hear the perspective of Cheryl's daught...
Oct 11, 2019•57 min
Kaitlyn McAlister: wife, mother, nurse, she's doing it all! But what happens when everything seems like it's perfect and then your one-month old baby suddenly needs emergency heart surgery? Listen to Kaitlyn share how God walked her through one of the hardest experiences as a mother that she never expected, and how she's still trusting in God more than ever.
Sep 27, 2019•42 min
We cover a lot of ground in this impactful interview with Kira Kelsey! From living at the Baptist Children's Home with her three siblings to becoming the principal of the 6th Grade Center in Owasso, Kira has a remarkable story. We talk about having assurance of salvation, working with young married couples, and a life well-spent helping children in education. Towards the end of our interview, Kira shares a shocking and tragic event that happened to her mother. Kira has trusted God through the hi...
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 8 min
