All in God's timing...It's hard when we want something and don't understand the path. However, God is good all the time. You may remember Beth Polston from A Frayed Knot, Episode #28. She shared with us about her journey in singleness and purpose in the waiting. Today, we get to hear from Beth and her "friend" Josh Strother! You will love how her story unfolded. If you love love stories, this episode is for you. Beth had no idea where the road would lead when she trusted God and moved to another...
Dec 20, 2021•52 min
If you've been around the Christian world since the 90s, you've probably heard of Jami Smith. Well, we have her here today! She is now Jami Smith King! Jami shares about a time that things felt very dark for her; she was struggling to find her path, waiting on God to show her His plan. Waiting rooms are hard. One of the things she shared that was a lightbulb moment for us, was this: "The enemy doesn't come to just tease, pick on, or taunt. He comes to kill, steal, and destroy." We have to stay o...
Dec 06, 2021•46 min
Talk about a grateful heart! You will learn a lot today from Laurie Sybert. She has been through the fire! From a miraculous healing of Multiple Sclerosis, to the death of a child, to a painful journey through cancer by her husband's side; through it all, God was faithful to strengthen and sustain her. Laurie's faith is stronger today than ever, and she inspires us to trust His perfect strength, too. There is a story here about her daughter that you will not want to miss. There is no doubt: God ...
Nov 22, 2021•42 min
So, our men took over the show again! It’s our 3rd birthday of the A Frayed Knot Podcast! We’ve been doing this for three years! We recap some good moments, why we started the show, what we’ve learned- both spiritually and technically. We talk about some mishaps and have some laughs. It’s fun and we’re excited for what’s next! Colossians 1:17 #afrayedknotpodcast
Nov 08, 2021•26 min
What if you were a cyclist and got hit by a car? What if that terrible accident caused major injuries? Would you ever get back on the bike? Tracy Elliot did. Tracy is a teacher in Oklahoma City. She has been married to her husband, Isaac, for 21 years and they have three children. She became a cyclist about six years ago and fell in love with the sport. However, a little over a year ago she was in a horrible accident that caused a broken neck, broken knee, back surgery, oh, and a sprained thumb!...
Oct 25, 2021•36 min
Emily Freeman knows heartbreak. She’s seen it up close and very personal. She and her husband, Jeremy, have 7 children and live in Newcastle, Oklahoma, whereJeremy is the pastor of First Baptist Church of Newcastle. Her father-in-law is the famous evangelist, Ken Freeman. Emily shares her moving story of faith through many trials. She tells about how two of her sons were born with a genetic disorder that ended up taking the life of one of them. After going through that, and losing her mom to can...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Debbie Roberts is the secretary of the Owasso High School Counseling Office and a Driver's Ed instructor. She's a brave woman! She has three daughters and is a member of First Baptist Church of Owasso. Debbie talks about growing up with two deaf parents and what that was like as a hearing child. She is also working on becoming a certified Sign Language interpreter. Her heart for that comes from a very personal place. She will also tell us about a time when her husband of 32 years ended their mar...
Sep 27, 2021•44 min
Sarah Hall is a counselor, yoga instructor, and an inspiring Christ-follower. She is married to worship singer, Charlie Hall! Sarah shares a lot about the journey she and Charlie took to decide to date and she also shares about healing. We do talk about trauma in this episode and steps in getting through it. She tells us that God has a timing for revealing our trauma to us and we need to be compassionate with ourselves. God is always going to move toward you, not shame you. A lot of us don’t kno...
Sep 13, 2021•53 min
Pam Taylor has been through some heavy and difficult storms, and she has come out of those storms with a rock solid faith in God. She was married for 33 years and had two children. One of those children had very special needs that required continuous care. Pam's story is touching and inspirational; her sacrificial love is so apparent in her humble telling of this story. She has been through the loss of her daughter at 28 years of age and the loss of her husband to cancer. Life has been hard and ...
Aug 30, 2021•48 min
Let's get physical! Lara Myers is a personal fitness trainer and the Zumba Queen of Owasso! She and her high school sweetheart, Brad, have been married for 25 years and have three children. She spends her days, and many of her evenings at the gym, helping women feel better and stronger. Like so many, Lara has struggled with anxiety. The road to personal training was filled with questions and stress. She was unsure of herself and became a little afraid. With her faith in Jesus, she pushed through...
Aug 16, 2021•53 min
Cami Kasterke has a beautiful story! She and Lester have been married for 24 years. They have a beautiful family with three girls. The road to get there, however, was difficult. Cami found out at an early age that getting pregnant may not be possible due to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Being a Labor and Delivery nurse put this diagnosis foremost in her thoughts all day, every day. It was a journey that was painful. They decided to go the route of in vitro fertilization. This took months of ...
Aug 02, 2021•54 min
Alzheimers is a cruel disease. It is so difficult to watch a loved one succumb to such a thing. Anyone who has ever had to witness someone they love suffer it can understand the sadness of watching as it takes hold. Abbe Belcher shares with us her journey of loving and serving her parents in the last seasons of their lives. Abbe's family took her parents in to live with them for 17 years. On top of that, her mother was blind! Through all of these challenges they created a beautiful family and ho...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Misael Gonzalez is the Bilingual Teaching Pastor of First Baptist Church of Owasso. He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and joined the staff of our church. Misael is an answer to prayer and is helping our church expand the reach of the gospel in our community. He is the point leader for the Tulsa Campus of First Baptist Owasso, located at 7216 E Admiral Place in Tulsa. Misael's story is something you are going to want to hear. He had a pivotal moment in his life at 16 which strangely a...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Melissa Lambley has an incredible story! Imagine your teenage son, with no health issues, a star athlete, gradually losing the ability to see! What if the eye specialists also didn't have any answers for you? Listen to Melissa share what that was like as a parent searching for answers and hope. Melissa and her husband Rand were high school sweethearts! They have raised a beautiful family with two children. Will and Taylor are great examples of God's faithfulness and have walked this journey with...
Jun 21, 2021•50 min
Kenna Cataudella has a story you are going to want to hear. She is a mom, wife, grandmother, retired teacher and has walked a journey that many will relate to. Getting married and navigating that new life as a couple can be challenging at times, but when you come from two different backgrounds it can be even harder. She and Steve have been married for 31 years and have built a beautiful life and a beautiful family and God has shown Himself graciously. She has three "frayed knots" that she will d...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min
We are created for community. This has been made obvious through the pandemic year we've all lived through. It’s been hard on all of us. Today's guest shares her story of how God has brought her and her family through the hardships of coronavirus and isolation. Melissa Zumwalt is the Assistant Athletic Director for Owasso Public Schools. She grew up a dancer and has also coached dance teams and pom squads. She talks about some times during 2020 that she questioned her next step, as she felt the ...
May 24, 2021•41 min
Do you know someone going through chronic pain? What about someone dealing with enormous grief? Vickey Banks is our guest today and she gives us such an abundance of wisdom, especially relating to both of those scenarios. Get ready to take some great notes! Vickey is a wife, mom, grandmother, author, blogger, speaker, and Women's Ministry Director. She's doing all the things! She is going to share about a time when she went through years of chronic pain, and also when she lost several family mem...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Brittany Crawford has written some precious books for children dealing with fears of the weather. If you have a child afraid of weather (welcome to Oklahoma!) these are great resources for your little ones. Brittany is a volunteer at Lakeview Early Learning Academy of Skiatook and attends Skiatook Christian Church. She shares her story of growing up with cerebral palsy, and overcoming the many challenges in her path. She did not let that stop her! She trusted God with His plan for her. She inspi...
Apr 26, 2021•39 min
Amy Peterson will be such a blessing to you today! She has a beautiful testimony. She teaches us that we can trust God with our story, however He writes it. She is the Ministry Wives Ministry Partner for Oklahoma Baptists. Amy is a wife to Brandon, mom to three handsome boys, and lives in Edmond, Oklahoma. Trained as a teacher, she has a unique 25-year background in youth and adult education, writing and teaching Bible studies, speaking at women’s events, discipling young women, and serving as a...
Apr 12, 2021•58 min
Christy Rowden and her family are amazing! After having their own biological children, they felt called to adopt from Uganda. They now have two beautiful children from this country, Asher and Mercy. You will love her story of how God moved and brought these little ones to her family. If you've ever considered adoption or want to learn more about helping others in another country, this one is for you! She has also provided a great list of resources. #afrayedknotpodcast #adoption #Uganda #multicul...
Mar 29, 2021•49 min
Tonya Loving lives up to her name! She loves her kids at school, her family, and others fiercely. If you are thinking 'strength and forgiveness,' she will come to mind. Tonya works at Stone Canyon Elementary in Owasso Public Schools. She knows the students in that building by name and they know she is there for them. She is a wife, mom, and grandmother-with the name Lovee! ❤❤ She is going to share about a horrible tragedy that happened to her family in 2011. The unthinkable occurred when her pre...
Mar 15, 2021•56 min
This one is a tear jerker. You all are going to love hearing from Ricki Lea Moore. She and her husband live in Lexington, Oklahoma, where Doug is the Youth Minister at First Baptist Church, Lexington. Doug and Ricki Lea have five beautiful children, and Ricki Lea shares with us the story of one of those precious children going to heaven. This story begins with their son, Xander, being diagnosed with cancer at age 2 1/2. This was a nine-year-long, excruciating battle of hills and valleys. One of ...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Happy Belated Valentine's Day, everyone!!! Let's talk marriage and relationships. Janet Dance and her husband, Mark, have spent years ministering to married couples. Mark is currently serving in Pastoral Development for Oklahoma Baptist Ministers, and formerly served with Lifeway and pastored several churches. Janet has been by his side every step of the way. They have been married for 33 years and have two grown children. We get to talk to Janet all about this today. Janet wears many hats and i...
Feb 15, 2021•50 min
Kayleen Browning is an amazing friend and teacher! She has been married to her husband Mark for 30 years. They have three grown/college-age children: Drew, Morganne, and Madison. Kayleen currently teaches 5th grade History as well as English Language, while pursuing her Master of Administration degree. She has been a State Finalist Teacher of the Year! She has taught many ages and grade levels. While doing all of this, she is also a Child Advocate for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). You...
Jan 29, 2021•35 min
The year 2020 left quite a wake of destruction in its path. Our conversation today with Jay Hudson reminds all of us that although we are not in control, especially in a crazy pandemic, we can still trust in our God who IS in control. Jay is a husband, father and new grandfather! He is so in love with this grandbaby! He and his wife Jen have built a beautiful life and family. He shares about a time when his life changed dramatically due to work issues related to COVID-19. Covid has affected all ...
Jan 15, 2021•44 min
Imagine having a moment where everything seems fine and the next moment finds you on the floor, unconscious. Dana Rizzo shares her amazing story with us today of her experience with a supernatural healing, and a miracle that changed an imminent farewell into a beautiful new beginning. Dana is a real-life “Sleeping Beauty!” You'll see why as you listen to the story today. She has been married to her husband, Rob, for 37 years; they have three grown children and four beautiful grandchildren. God s...
Jan 01, 2021•44 min
Jacki King exudes joy! She shares a story today of joy after a sorrowful loss. Jacki serves alongside her husband, Josh; he is the Senior Pastor of Second Baptist Church in Conway, Arkansas. They have three boys, the youngest of which is adopted; his homecoming is the focus of this "frayed knot" story. She is also a minister to women, a seminary student, and a host of "At the Table," a podcast produced by the Southern Baptist Convention. The podcast is a collaborative community of women from the...
Dec 18, 2020•51 min
Have we got a show for you! This is a different story than you have heard before on A Frayed Knot. Rachel Lim grew up in Cambodia and she is a survivor of the horrors of The Killing Fields. This genocide resulted in the murders of more than a million people, killed and buried by the Khmer Rouge regime during its rule of the country from 1975 to 1979. She and her family were able to escape to America when she was 18 years old. She has since married her husband, Dr. Heng Lim and they have two beau...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr
Marriage matters... That's what our guest today will talk about. While HeatherMcAnear's parents' divorce when she was in high school was devastating to her, it sent her on a path for passion for marriages. Even at a young age, before she met her husband, she knew marriage was precious. Heather and her husband, Garrick, have 3 children and live in Oklahoma City. They have a ministry for married couples, called Marriage Matters, at Council Road Baptist Church. Heather gives us so much wisdom today...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min
If you've ever had chronic pain and wondered how you would ever make it through the valley, this episode is for you! And, if you haven't... it's still for you! None of us knows what's around the corner, and there will certainly be a time that we will relate to this story in our personal lives or in the lives of our loved ones. Desha Clawson has been married to her husband, Casey, for 40 years. They have four sons and two daughters-in-law. She is so amazing and someone Robin and Jill desire to em...
Nov 06, 2020•47 min
