Hi! So glad you are here. Every week we listen to stories of Bold Living in the Light of Rich Mercies, because stories that point to God's great mercies encourage us to live our own stories with boldness. We leave emboldened and inspired in our faith and walk with Jesus.
Rachel Greenfield is my guest on today's episode. During a particularly difficult season in her life, a season full of stress and exhaustion and overwhelming parenting, she realized she needed help and needed it soon! Maybe you can relate? Join us today as Rachel shares her journey towards health - mental, physical and spiritual. We are glad you are here!
My guest for this week is Ali Kojak . You will love her! 6 years ago, Ali and her husband Chris made a decision to internationally adopt a child with Down Syndrome. Admittedly, she did not understand the challenges that this journey would hold. But perhaps this was God's grace so she would walk step-by-step into this adoption and bring Ellis home. And God's grace has been sufficient! Ali and I chat about sacrificial love, taking care of her own heart and mind, and the beautiful story God wove fo...
Our first episode of 2021 will be unique to the podcast. Instead of another women's faith filled story, I am answering questions today from our listeners. I get to chat about my children, technology guidelines, books I love and our family motto. I look forward to sharing a bit more about our family's story. See you next week for our first interview of 2021! Resources mentioned in this episode: Adoption: Torie at Wreckage and Wonder Cam at Therapy Redeemed Angela at Angie Adoptee Ashley at Big To...
Beth Schmidt is my guest today on Bold Mercies. Beth and her husband, Jon, have made several profound decisions so that they can live simply and give generously. However, the fallout of these decisions has meant that Beth has had to fight the good fight against comparisons, whether shiny social media pictures or the other moms in the carpool line. But she has also found some surprise blessings in this journey. Thanks for being here! Find Bold Mercies Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/boldmercie...
Beth Runkle is my guest today on the podcast. Beth shares her journey of building Christ-centered expectancy, anticipation and joy into her home during the Advent season. As John Piper says, "If you are excited about Jesus at Christmas, your kids will be also!" And Beth models that so well! So, join us! Resources: Beth's blog: Practically Pursuing a Christ-Centered Family Jesus Storybook Bible Free Printables for Advent Ann Voskamp's, The Great Gift , Christmas resources...
My guest on the podcast today is my dear friend, Joy. We trace Joy's story from her birth in a remote Philippine village, to her present ministry. Throughout her story we undoubtably see what others meant for evil, God turned around for good. Joy loves Jesus, her family, her ministry, and has a clear vision of the tapestry God created which landed her in this place of service. So pull up a chair on her small balcony, and listen to this powerful modern day Joseph story.
I'm excited to have my friend, Tali Kauflin, on the podcast today. Tali is with us today to chat about her son's journey with childhood cancer. We dig deep as we talk about the theology of suffering, faith when circumstances overwhelm us, and grace for our most painful moments. This conversation with certainly encourage and embolden your faith in our amazing God! Join us!
I'm excited to have Freda as my guest on Bold Mercies. We chat about God's powerful redemption of childhood assaults, as well as how poetry has had a hand in her healing journey. She will read two of her poems on the podcast today, but you can find more of her poetry at Free Things . This young woman is a bright light. I know you will love her as much as I do. Join us!
I'm so thankful to have Dr. Karen Bradford on the podcast today. In her story, Karen is going to share about a tragedy and a betrayal. Both happened within 2 months of each other, and both were crushing. Living with co-grief became the new normal. But God's unrelenting purposes of restoration brought her down the path of healing and new life. Join us! Chrysalis: Coded to Thrive by Dr. Karen Bradford...
Today I am joined by Lauren Burleigh. We jump in with both feet as we talk about divorce and grief. But thankfully pain is not the end of her story! We also chat all about what flourishing has looked liked for her over the past year. Join us! Resources mentioned in this episode: https://leslievernick.com/ The Emotionally Destructive Marriage: How to Find your Voice and Reclaim Hope Safe People: How to Find Relationships That are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren't Necessary Ending...
It has been a minute! Bold Mercies is so happy to be back with you all for Season Two. We live in a season of lament, confusion, sorrow and sadness, but our ultimate reality is the glorious goodness of God. Join us this season as we proclaim the excellencies of God!
Karen Springs joins us today on Bold Mercies Podcast. Karen brings us an honest look at adoption, as she has been on a journey from adoption advocate, to sceptic, and back again. She tells the story of her move to Ukraine as a young woman and prayed a dangerous prayer. God turned that prayer into a beautiful outpouring of time and energy well spent. Karen worked with Orphan's Promise while living in Ukraine, but has spent the last year completing a book, Adoption Through the Rearview Mirror , no...
Born in 1929, Nina Martin joins us today to talk about her journey through leadership in the Civill Rights movement to watching the Black Lives Matter movement take form. Her words teach us how we can be an ally to our Black brothers and sisters. She also shares some of her sweetest memories and her joy in the faith. Join us for 30 minutes of wisdom.
As a teenager, Gwen was sexually assaulted by several men. She never thought that girls who grew up in the church, a strong Christian home, and attended a Christian School had this happen to them. Gwen's story throbs with heartache, yet God always wins. Today we talk about her healing journey both from assault and a battle against cancer.
Beti Asnake is a black female Physician. I make note of this because being black and female have both had a big impact on her educational experience and her work. Currently, Beti is completing a Fellowship in Global Health & Equity, where she helps resource and train anesthesiologist in low income countries. Today we talk about her journey into medicine, her greatest inspiration, and the challenges and joys of her work.
Rachel Faulkner Brown lost her first husband to an aneurysm and her second husband to an Air Force plane accident, all by the age of 31. Rachel has walked the path of searing loss, but through Jesus has found hope for her today. Now Rachel leads Be Still Ministries , which serves widows in their journey to healing and hope. http://heatherjjonsson.com/...
Today we are going to talk about the intersection of faith and racism. I am going to share my own story of my first brushes with racism in America. We will also talk about the scriptures I lean into for hope for justice, as well as some helpful action steps. And above all, we will pray. Four women will pray for us as we seek to be women who love mercy, do justly, and walk humbly with our God. Book Recommendations: The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church's Complicity in Racis...
Amanda Cornelius is a Mental Health Counselor. In this Episode, she talks about her path to becoming a Counselor, the overlap of the good news of the gospel and the good work of a Counselor, and the things she finds herself most often repeating to her clients. She even touches on social media, offering us a little known tip for interacting with Instagram. Join us! http://www.heatherjjonsson.com/boldmercies
Annie Marek-Barta was rescued from her abusive parents when she was 17 years old. She was immediately placed into Foster Care. This foster family became the first safe home she had ever known, but God's story of rescue and healing was not finished yet. Looking back, Annie shares with faith-filled confidence how God worked in even the smallest details of His redemptive plan in her life. http://heatherjjonsson.com/ #boldmerciespodcast #boldmerciesfriday...
Gelila Shewaye is a bold young Ethiopian woman. She responded to God's call to serve one of the poorest communities in the World by creating sustainable jobs for women living in Kore', a trash dump community. You will be touched by her passion and her love for some of the poorest among us. Find out more about her work at https://lilaproducts.com . #boldmercies #boldmerciespodcast #boldmerciesfriday
My Mom is on the podcast today! She will give you a sneak peak into my childhood, as well as some wisdom from her nearly 48 years of marriage to my Dad. She has also served faithfully alongside my Dad in the church for her entire marriage. My mom is a huge role model for me. I know you will love her!
Janna Montgomery is Mom to 8, all through adoption. As God grew this family, His goodness to them has been abounding and miraculous. Janna's story shines the spotlight on God's faithful mercies, which are new every morning. http://www.heatherjjonsson.com/boldmercies http://www.instagram.com/boldmercies
On April 20, 2019, Jana Marshall's husband passed from life-to-life, leaving behind Jana and her two children. She shares her story of loss, grief, and the beautiful and miraculous ways God has cared for her through this hard journey. You can read her journal entries preserved on their Caring Bridge site. #boldmercies #boldmerciespodcast #boldmerciesfriday www.heatherjjonsson.com/boldmercies...
Tiffany Yerxa was stunned at the delivery of a son with Down syndrome, and later finds surprising joy in the way her son, Winston, reflects God's character. http://heatherjjonsson.com/boldmercies/ https://www.instagram.com/boldmercies/ #boldmercies #boldmerciesfriday #boldmerciespodcast
Gay Brown walks us through the trials of a son who fell into addiction and how the recovery process unexpectedly transformed her whole family. https://www.instagram.com/gaygay1966/ http://heatherjjonsson.com/boldmercies/ https://www.instagram.com/boldmercies/ #boldmercies #boldmerciesfriday #boldmerciespodcast...
Jennifer Mock shares her vision and heart for discipling her young children. With the gift of time in the midst of Corona isolation, be encouraged to disciple the hearts of the children in your life. http://heatherjjonsson.com/boldmercies/ https://www.instagram.com/boldmercies/ #boldmercies #boldmerciesfriday
What do we do when we step out in faith and it falls apart? How do we see God in the loss? Nina Elliot tells how God's bold mercies help her, and us, keep trust and find new hope. http://heatherjjonsson.com/boldmercies/ https://www.instagram.com/elliotnina/ https://www.instagram.com/itstruefood/ https://www.truewholehuman.com/?r_done=1 #boldmercies #boldmerciesfriday...
Liz Peck gives perspective from Tanzania on how to find peace during a pandemic. She has lived and served as a medical professional and mother for 13 years in the midst of high rates of disease and mortality.
Yalonda Smith talks about surviving the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon to find Jesus and become his minister.
Join me for a powerful testimony from Kim Congdon on facing lung cancer with God's Bold Mercies.
