Kim Goodman received the worst news a mother can get three and a half years ago--the death of her firstborn son. As the result of an overdose of marijuana edibles while on a trip to Colorado, Luke fatally shot himself in the head. In today's episode, Kim shares candidly about her son's journey before this tragic day, how her faith carried her through her suffering, and how gratitude played a huge role in the healing of her heart. She's written a book called "Grace in Grief" about her family's ex...
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 65
So often we can get overwhelmed with wanting to do "big"things for God and discouraged when we feel like we're bogged down in everyday life. Well, Shannan Martin is here to turn that notion of "big" on its head. True meaning in life is made up of living lives intertwined with the regular people in these everyday lives, as Jesus did. This beautifully gifted writer will inspire you to look at your community in perhaps a different lens and leave you excited about looking out your front door today. ...
Nov 08, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 64
My friend Leah Marshall joins me on this episode to discuss how to appreciate art. As a docent at an art museum, Leah knows how to help visitors of all ages engage with a painting by talking about basic elements of design, asking how it makes them feel, and thinking about what an artist is trying to communicate. Art doesn't have to be mysterious or overwhelming! In this episode we refer to several different paintings that you can look up if you'd like to follow along with us in the discussion. R...
Nov 02, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 63
My dear friend Trisha Keehn Jarvis shares on the podcast today about being a suicide survivor in hopes of giving listeners tools for helping others who might be struggling with suicide and encouragement for those struggling with suicidal thoughts. God intervened in her life and she gained strength and healing through counsel and community. She is an extraordinarily gifted communicator and exudes the love of Christ. To connect further with Trisha, find her at www.trishakeehn.com. If you struggle ...
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Jamila Jackson, founder of loved+blessed, understands firsthand how small bits of hope can make a significant impact on a life. After years of struggling with infertility, Jamila had a crisis of faith where she realized that she had become obsessed with motherhood. Once she gave this struggle to God, He, in turn, gave her the idea for “boxes of encouragement” that would help other women who are facing struggles, or who just need a reminder to slow down during a busy day. www.lovedandblessed.com...
Oct 12, 2018•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 61
Anna Pistor is author of the recently released book, Women's Gifts, Women's Roles: A Roadmap for Navigating the Debate Over Women in Ministry. This is such an important work because the American church is divided on the roles that women are to play, and she presents the research in a layperson-friendly way.
Oct 04, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Dr. Lisa Hart is at pediatrician at Young People's Clinic in Tulsa, OK. I invited Lisa to share about how to provide children with healthy physical, emotional and mental environments as well as talk about how she juggles her profession with family life and all her other interests. Dr. Hart is a writer, poet, artist, and trombone player! She's a wealth of not only information but inspiration. Be nourished today! You can find Dr. Hart at the Young People's Clinic for more information about her pra...
Sep 27, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Noelle Kilgore is a worship leader, songwriter, business woman, wife, and mom to three gorgeous children. Today she shares her painful journey of infertility and God's miraculous provision of adoption. Though it was a hard and often disappointing road, God so clearly had a beautiful plan for her family. Noelle and her husband Ben released a new song, "Grace, Grace" and a second song will drop Friday, Sept. 21. The entire EP comes out later in September. You can find her on instagram and facebook...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 58
My guest today is singer, songwriter and author Plumb (Tiffany Lee). In June, she released her new album Beautifully Broken (and it's so good!). Her second book, Fight for Her, came out in August. Both of these projects are connected in the themes of God using our brokenness, of God redeeming our hurts, and of the hope we have in Christ to make all things new. In our conversation, she shares about how she got started in the music business, being a mom, and the themes in her book that address are...
Sep 15, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Today I have a fellow member of the TRUE Stories Ministries team, Susan Grice, as my guest. As we have journeyed together in ministry over these past several years, I have seen Susan walk through some great challenges in her faith and some big "no's" from God. As she has examined her life story and sat before the LORD, she has cultivated a sharp eye for God's grace in her and others' stories. I know you'll be nourished by her honesty and authenticity. You can catch her amazing daughter Ashley's ...
Aug 31, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 56
BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN will be released August 24 and today I have director Eric Welch as my guest! The film is based on an incredible true story about three families whose lives are impacted by struggle and pain but brought together in a God-orchestrated way. In today's episode, Eric shares about his journey into making movies, how his passion to move others drives him, and behind-the-scenes info on the making of Beautifully Broken. Find it in a theater near you starting August 24! www.beautifullyb...
Aug 17, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Lea Newcomb is co-founder and director of Engedi Refuge, a "restorative program for women who have survived sexual exploitation and trafficking" in the Pacific Northwest. In just seven years, Engedi Refuge has become one of America's leading residential care facilities for women, with a ninety percent success rate of women not returning to prostitution! Lea and her husband Aaron started with a burden in their hearts for suffering, forgotten and marginalized women and step-by-step, with faith and...
Aug 10, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 54
If you haven't discovered NY Times best-selling author, inspirational speaker, and love-ambassador Bob Goff, you haven't truly lived yet. His love for people is genuine and contagious. I recently finished his last book, Everybody, Always and invited my book buddy, Cathie Searcy to discuss how it impacted our lives and whet your appetite for it. Get yourself a copy asap!!
Aug 02, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Young millennials often get a bad rap these days. I mean, what inspiration could a 21-year-old college girl have to contribute to my middle-aged life?? TONS!!! Kellie Kittinger is a woman who is confident, strong, a cancer-survivor, and knows how to hear God's voice. Her story will inspire and encourage you today. Her mom, Carrie Kittinger, is one of my dearest friends. You can meet her in episode "Defining Moments" from season 1 of the podcast.
Jul 26, 2018•53 min•Season 2Ep. 52
I have always had a fascination for personality tests, and the Myers Briggs Indicator has been the granddaddy of them all for decades. My friend Jewel Kaste (meet her in Episode 4 of the podcast) has been diving deep into the MBTI for decades and is the perfect guest to share a clear and practical description of the traits and how they affect our lives in practical ways. So fun! Jewel's recommendations: "Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type" by Isabel Briggs Myers "Please Understand M...
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Wouldn't it be great to really know that we could hear God speaking to us? We often doubt that He speaks to us and that we are actually hearing Him. How does He speak? How can you know it's Him? My guest today is my friend and ministry teammate, Ashley Grice. As a learning differences specialist, Ashley has cultivated an intimate relationship with God in a way that allows her to hear His voice in multiple ways. In this episode, we discuss the different ways that the LORD speaks to us and how to ...
Jul 05, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 50
Today's podcast covers things I love to talk about--creativity, vision, inspiring others. My guest is my friend Lori Riner, the epitome of inspiration! Lori is a leadership coach, consultant and trainer based out of Tulsa, OK. She is a Birkman® Certified Professional and a Lead Self Lead Others Certified Leadership Coach. Lori works with clients across the country and her passion is helping inspirational leaders live lives of influence and impact. She and her husband, DJ, have 2 young daughters,...
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 49
I'm honored to have Danny Stockstill as my guest on the podcast today. I first met Danny when our boys played football together in elementary school and he helped coach the team. He is pastor of Brookside Baptist Church here in Tulsa, co-founder with his wife, Sarah, of Philosophy Academy, chaplain with the Tulsa police and fire departments, and dad of two. As if all of that wasn't enough to keep him busy, Danny heeded the call to run for the US Republican House seat this year. Elections are Jun...
Jun 21, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Kim Spence has been on an amazing adventure with the LORD. She co-hosted "The Road Show" for fifteen years on a Christian radio station in Tulsa, OK, where she interviewed guests from Andrae Crouch to Barbara Bush. Her heart is for women to walk in truth and connection with Jesus. In this episode she shares some of the highs and lows of her journey and the peace of God that has been with her throughout. I'll keep you posted on when she relaunches Tulsa Women's Fellowship!
May 10, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 47
Sandy Minardi is a women's minister and founder of The Many Faces of Love. She helps women find the value in their stories and how they can use them to encourage others. She's recently published her first book, Unmasking the Many Faces of Love, in which she bravely shares her own story. Sandy can be contacted at www.manyfacesoflove.org She will be speaking at a women's event on April 26 at South Tulsa Baptist Church on Aprill 26.
Apr 11, 2018•59 min•Season 2Ep. 46
The NOURISH Podcast with Kim Bakaev is one year old this week! Thank you to everyone for your support and encouragement. I've appreciated your feedback, reviews and subscriptions. To thank you for faithfully listening, I'm doing a giveaway of some of my favorite things, including a $25 Amazon giftcard. To enter, just subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, Apple podcasts or stitcher and leave a review. Screen shot it and enter it in the comments on my facebook page or email me at kimbakaev@...
Apr 03, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Today my friend Mia Chasteen shares some highlights from her life-changing trip to Israel. She and her son travelled with a group from his high school last year to experience the land of the Bible first hand. Her two weeks there has changed the way she reads the Scriptures as she visualizes the scenes and applies new cultural awareness to passages. Her enthusiasm is contagious and will inspire us all to put Israel on our bucket list!
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 44
Scarlet Pepin is a speaker, teacher, blogger and author. She and her husband Brad have three amazing daughters and granddaughters. She is one of those women who is truly comfortable in her own skin and refreshing to be around. She inspires and challenges others through laughter and insightful teaching of God's truth. One of my favorite things about Scarlet is her commitment to resting in God and cultivating her relationship with him. In this episode, I ask her to share how she has learned to hea...
Mar 06, 2018•37 min•Ep. 43
Recently we experienced a house fire, something I thought only happened to other people. We have been blown away by the outpouring of love we have received from the body of Christ during this stressful time. I wanted to take time to share somethings I've learned after this trauma and express my gratitude to everyone for their support.
Mar 01, 2018•39 min•Ep. 42
My dear friend Leah Marshall rejoins me on this episode to talk about one of our favorite things...food! Food was meant to be savored and shared. God created it for more than simple nourishment for our bodies; it is meant to be experienced. It is a catalyst for community, a joint effort between God and humanity, and a source of joy. In this episode, we share about our fun food experiences on our birthday road trip/cruise, food memories, the satisfaction that good food and fellowship brings, as w...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 41
iRefresh Ministries was birthed out of a message Sheryl Kloehr heard back in 1982. She had a vision of ministering to and praying for women around the world. In this conversation, Sheryl shares the role her mom played in her vision, how she models her walk with Christ to her kids, and how a dream can sometimes turn out differently that we first imagine. Her heart for promoting others and seeing them fulfill what God has called them to will definitely nourish your soul!
Jan 31, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 40
Wanna learn some great ways to fly to your favorite destinations for free? Looking for ways to earn a little extra cash for vacations? One of my oldest friends, Angie Lee, joins me on the podcast to share her money-saving travel tips that she has researched over the years. She refers to the following links: www.millionmilesecrets.com www.disboards.com
Jan 23, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 39
I'm thrilled to welcome the first gent to the podcast, Scott Taylor!! Scott is an entrepreneur, artist, writer, comic book lover, and most definitely a deep well of insight. I asked him to share about a book he has written which addresses "emotional literacy" and anything else he wanted to talk about. He's an inspiration, thought-provoker, and all around great chap! To connect with Scott or his company, ColorPop, find him on facebook or at thatscotttaylor on Instagram. His book's website is www....
Jan 05, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 38
I don't know many people who are looking for 2017 to be over more than my friend Lori Kroh. This has been a year of hardship and heartache, as I'm sure it has been for many. Despite the challenges, Lori is one of the most upbeat and inspiring women I know. She loves people, family, creating and "junking". I'm sure this conversation with her will be encouraging as she shares about using her giftings to serve and uplift others. To participate in Lori's Vision Board 2018 class on New Year's Day at ...
Dec 29, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 37
Kristi Davis is not your typical mom and wife! Although she loves those roles, a yearning she has had from high school has been to work in law enforcement in some capacity. She never knew it would be in the form of ministering to officers and inmates. If that wasn't enough, another ministry she is passionate about is ministering to strippers in the local clubs. Terrified that God would send her to a faraway mission field, she never dreamed that her mission field would be right in her own communi...
Dec 12, 2017•1 hr 18 min
