September 24, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Tracey Eyster Do you remember the game Perfection? You know the one with all the tiny pieces that you had to get in just the right spot while an annoying timer buzzed at you, then if you didn’t finish in time the whole thing blows up in your face. I’m getting anxious just thinking about it! Why are we still playing the game of Perfection with our life? Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster are going to help us put down all the tiny pieces we are trying to ...
Sep 24, 2021•24 min
September 17, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Tracey Eyster At some point we’ve all tried the power of positive thinking. How long did that last, an hour maybe two? Negative thoughts are going to flood our minds on occasion, but there are good thoughts mixed in too. What if we only mention the good thoughts? The thoughts that lift our sisters up and encourage each other as we walk through this life together.
Sep 17, 2021•21 min
September 10, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Tracey Eyster Tell me I’m okay…no seriously, tell me I’m okay! We all want to know we’re okay or that everything will be okay. Ladies, you are okay! Even if your world is upside-down you can still be confident. Join us in the cafe to find out how.
Sep 10, 2021•24 min
August 27, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Tracey Eyster Throughout the Bible, we see the words "Fear Not." Yet, we continue to worry over things in life. What are those things that make us afraid? Luann and Tracey talk about the Top 10 Fears of Women, as requested by Encouragement Cafe listeners.
Aug 27, 2021•25 min
August 20, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Matthew Sink Sometimes God opens doors and other times we break them down, because we WANT it to be God’s call on our life. After all, He wants to give me the desires of my heart, right? What about when God opens a door and it’s not the door we wanted… well then God is obviously a man, because He is reading my signals all wrong, right? Pull up a chair as Luann Prater and Matthew Sink talk about God’s call for our lives and how we can live it out… even ...
Aug 20, 2021•25 min
August 13, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Tracey Eyster Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster talk about the idea of cultivating friendships. So many times we seem to be too busy to attend to one of the most important things in our lives - friendships. Here, Luann and Tracey share their experiences on how they made and invested the time for their friends.
Aug 13, 2021•25 min
August 6, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Athletes play the game because they love it. They are willing to sacrifice and work hard. What do we do because of our love for our Heavenly Father? How can His love motivate us?
Aug 06, 2021•25 min
July 30, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen & Noelle Okolowicz In this week's broadcast, Luann Prater and Rachel Olsen are joined by special guest Noelle Okolowicz. You'll hear them share stories of how baptism shaped their faith journey. For some, it was an experience similar to that of the Ethiopian eunuch. For others, it was an answered prayer.
Jul 30, 2021•30 min
July 9, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen What do you say when you are talking to an unbeliever? Luann and Rachel discuss how we can better understand the unbelievers mindset and help them take their next step toward God.
Jul 09, 2021•23 min
July 2, 2021 - Speakers: Luann Prater & Samantha Jackel Funny how a symbol like purple pants can change your perspective on life. Have you ever thought your past is too bad to overcome? Luann talks with Samantha Jackel, author of "My Purple Pants," about God's transforming power.
Jul 02, 2021•22 min
June 25, 2021 - Speakers: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen "I'll stop procrastinating tomorrow." How many times have we said those words? Maybe it's calling on someone or doing something that you've put off time and time again. Join Rachel and Luann as they talk about how to get it in gear and take action.
Jun 25, 2021•25 min
June 18, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Sometimes big problems feel like they require big faith and yet in the face of a big problem it can be hard to muster even a little. Rachel and Luann talk about facing problems with faith.
Jun 18, 2021•25 min
June 11, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Do you get overwhelmed with the number of items on your schedule, or the number of decisions you need to make? Find it hard to know which is the right choice? Worried you’ll regret your decision? Listen in as Rachel and Luann discuss this, and find out how to become a “satisficer.”
Jun 11, 2021•25 min
June 4, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Got more things on your plate than you have time for? Having trouble focusing, and feeling guilty about it? Yep. Rachel and Luann talk about getting stuff done without overwhelming ourselves.
Jun 04, 2021•25 min
May 28, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Get off the Couch, Buy the Tickets, Share Life - Do you ever wish life was more fun? That you had more friends? Or that your relationships ran deeper? The solution might just be getting off the couch and into the game. Rachel and Luann talk about how to connect with and do life with others in meaningful ways.
May 28, 2021•24 min
May 21, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Does the idea of hosting a get-together send you into a stressed out cleaning frenzy? We get it, however hospitality doesn't have to be complicated. Today Luann and Rachel discuss ways to simplify, relax and enjoy opening our homes to others.
May 21, 2021•25 min
May 14, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen How can you tell if the decision you’re making or the course you’re taking is going to work out well, or be a bust? Where can we turn for wise counsel? Rachel and Luann discuss some foolish decisions they have made and how we can make wiser choices.
May 14, 2021•30 min
May 7, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Think about the analogy between kiwis and carrots. If you slice open a kiwi, you'll find that the color and texture is different from what might be on the outside. On the other hand, if you were to slice open a carrot, you find that it is the same on the inside as it is on the outside. This same analogy holds true with our own lives. How do people see us? Are we the same on the inside as we are on the outside? Which are you - a kiwi or a carro...
May 07, 2021•25 min
April 30, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen If we were to take a moment, we would realize that not everyone sees things the same way. We all come from different backgrounds and different creeds; yet, how do we interact with others in light of our differences? Join Luann and Rachel at the Cafe as we discuss those "Jarring Conversations" with others.
Apr 30, 2021•25 min
Out of the Blue - April 16, 2021 Speaker: Theresa Mills and Pete Dechat While living with his family in Florida, Pete Dechat was startled by the sound of a loud crash. An airplane had crashed into his neighbor's home, and the engine's fuel tank had exploded into his own home. Pete Dechat went back into the home to rescue his daughter; he was not successful and his efforts resulted in 96% of his body being burned. He would spend the next few months in a coma. Join guest host Theresa Mills as she ...
Apr 16, 2021•25 min
April 2, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Allison Harrison The faithfulness of God is on display as Luann and Allison recall personal stories of God showing up in their past and even as Allison faced recent loss.
Apr 01, 2021•25 min
March 26, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Allison Harrison Finding hope even in the midst of grief, Allison offers key lessons from her story and journey. Luann and Allison talk about the practical and tangible ways to still experience the closeness of Christ during difficult seasons.
Mar 26, 2021•25 min
March 12, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Theresa Mills We are all one click away from making a lasting impression. Luann and Theresa discuss the slippery slope that is social media.
Mar 12, 2021•25 min
March 5, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton The voices of our children can be raw and unfiltered to the point of leveling us emotionally. Luann and Holly look at the importance of listening to those we love when they seek to speak truth into our lives.
Mar 05, 2021•25 min
February 26, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen It's time to get smart about your money. Luann and Rachel discuss how to make good decisions about your finances.
Feb 26, 2021•25 min
February 19, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen It can be hard living an authentic life in an airbrushed, lit-just-right, look-at-my-great-life, selfie-culture. Luann and Rachel talk about trying to be and not just seem.
Feb 19, 2021•25 min
February 12, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen What's the thing you want to change or the thing God's nudged you to do that you don't think is possible? Luann and Rachel discuss the one thing change always requires.
Feb 12, 2021•25 min
February 5, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Theresa Mills There are seasons where we simply need the quiet. Luann and Theresa discuss Psalm 46:10 and how we can let God minister to our souls.
Feb 05, 2021•25 min
January 29, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Not every journey toward faith is typical. Luann and Holly discuss Holly's new book, why she wrote it, and why it matters for those struggling with faith.
Jan 29, 2021•25 min
January 22, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Are you feeling lost and alone? Luann and Holly share their thoughts and feelings on struggling with unintended alone time.
Jan 22, 2021•25 min
