Happy October and happy new podcast season of The Wonder Podcast! We are so excited to be back and look forward to hearing from you! Chrissie read CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE by Richard J. Foster many years ago and loved it. Then she joined friends and read it again. Then she told Lisa to read it. ☺ Then she suggested we podcast about it so here we are! This book, y'all. With over two million copies sold, and counting, this book “has helped millions of seekers discover a richer spiritual life infu...
Oct 05, 2023•37 min•Ep. 181
We are so excited to be back and look forward to hearing from you! Chrissie read CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE by Richard J. Foster many years ago and loved it. Then she joined friends and read it again. Then she told Lisa to read it. ☺ Then she suggested we podcast about it so here we are! This book, y'all. With over two million copies sold , and counting, this book “ has helped millions of seekers discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of God. ” We wil...
Sep 28, 2023•35 min•Ep. 180
TWP Show Notes – Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster – Episode 1 Airing – September Happy September and happy new podcast season of The Wonder Podcast! We are so excited to be back and look forward to hearing from you! Chrissie read CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE by Richard J. Foster many years ago and loved it. Then she joined friends and read it again. Then she told Lisa to read it. ☺ Then she suggested we podcast about it so here we are! This book, y'all. With over two million copies sold,...
Sep 22, 2023•34 min
We are giddy for another season of The Wonder Podcast and extra giddy to be diving into a new book of the Bible. Esther! Join us as we walk through this book of twists and turns, (you really do feel like you’re at the theatre) with so many characters the reader can almost lose track! Did we mention DRAMA? You can rest assured the Book of Esther is a full-on drama. Our main character, Queen Esther , shows resolve, commitment, discretion, and strength as she accepts the call of God in her life. Al...
Jun 01, 2023•24 min•Ep. 178
We are giddy for another season of The Wonder Podcast and extra giddy to be diving into a new book of the Bible. Esther! Join us as we walk through this book of twists and turns, (you really do feel like you’re at the theatre) with so many characters the reader can almost lose track! Did we mention DRAMA ? You can rest assured the Book of Esther is a full-on drama. Our main character, Queen Esther, shows resolve, commitment, discretion, and strength as she accepts the call of God on her life. Al...
May 25, 2023•28 min•Ep. 177
We are giddy for another season of The Wonder Podcast and extra giddy to be diving into a new book of the Bible. Esther! Join us as we walk through this book of twists and turns, (you really do feel like you’re at the theatre) with so many characters the reader can almost lose track! Did we mention DRAMA ? You can rest assured the Book of Esther is a full-on drama. Our main character, Queen Esther, shows resolve, commitment, discretion, and strength as she accepts the call of God on her life. Al...
May 18, 2023•24 min•Ep. 176
We are giddy for another season of The Wonder Podcast and extra giddy to be diving into a new book of the Bible. Esther! Join us as we walk through this book of twists and turns, (you really do feel like you’re at the theatre) with so many characters the reader can almost lose track! Did we mention DRAMA ? You can rest assured the Book of Esther is a full-on drama. Our main character, Queen Esther, shows resolve, commitment, discretion, and strength as she accepts the call of God on her life. Al...
May 11, 2023•26 min•Ep. 175
We are giddy for another season of The Wonder Podcast and extra giddy to be diving into a new book of the Bible. Esther! Join us as we walk through this book of twists and turns (you really do feel like you’re at the theater) with so many characters the reader can almost lose track! Did we mention DRAMA? You can rest assured the Book of Esther is a full-on drama. Our main character, Queen Esther, shows resolve, commitment, discretion, and strength as she accepts the call of God on her life. Alth...
May 04, 2023•33 min
We were thrilled to chat with Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore about their new prayerbook, “ Liturgies for Hope–60 Prayers for the Highs, the Lows, and Everything in Between. ”We want to be their best friends. Let’s get that out there. They are full of JOY AND PURPOSE! This book started“ as an act of defiance against fear .” They were great friends, living in NYC in March 2020 as Covid-19 swept the world. They watched as their friends, colleagues, fellow Believers, and neighbors fought isolati...
Feb 24, 2023•31 min•Ep. 173
Maria Bower shares her testimony of faith in this episode. All we can say is buckle up! God does a work in her heart and uses Chrissie in the process. Maria was searching, tired of religion, and wanted a relationship. And God answered her prayers. From her first prayer for direction and clarity to her everyday prayers, she unrelentingly trusts God. She doesn’t question His plan for her life or her family’s, and she walks confidently because of His love for her. She is a woman of deep faith. We l...
Feb 16, 2023•27 min•Ep. 172
Pray, Wait, Repeat with Megan DobbsAiring2/9/23Megan Dobbs lives in NYC and is the women’s minister at her church in Queens. If you ask her how she got there, she’d probably say, “ Lots of prayers. And lots of waiting. ” A former schoolteacher, Megan felt the pull to move to NYC in 2016. The life lessons Megan learned in the waiting (she didn’t move to NYC until the summer of 2022) were worth it. Her prayer life has developed and soared, as has her confidence in the Lord. Growing up in the churc...
Feb 09, 2023•22 min•Ep. 171
When we sat down with our team to discuss 2023, we knew we wanted to make some changes. We’re celebrating 5 years of The Wonder Podcast, and change is good, right? So, to change it up a bit, we decided to do 4 seasons of episodes this year. We knew our first season needed to be foundational, so we landed on PRAYER . This season will cover the mechanics of prayer, if you will, as well as waiting while you pray, fasting, and developing a heart for prayer. We’re excited, and we hope you are, too! S...
Feb 02, 2023•23 min•Ep. 170
“May we thrive on the Bread of Life or starve on the crumbs of this world.” -- Anonymous We hope you’ll join along as we study the letters from John to the new Believers in Ephesus (western Turkey) and Asia. These letters were meant to encourage and strengthen the Church in their Christian life. It’s hard for us to comprehend not knowing how to act “ Christian ” since most of us have grown up in the church and have Bibles in every room of our homes. But the first-century Christians had neither. ...
Dec 07, 2022•25 min•Ep. 169
“May we thrive on the Bread of Life or starve on the crumbs of this world.” Anonymous We hope you’ll join along as we study the letters from John to the new Believers in Ephesus (western Turkey) and Asia. These letters were meant to encourage and strengthen the Church in their Christian life. It’s hard for us to comprehend not knowing how to act “Christian” since most of us have grown up in the church and have Bibles in every room of our homes. But the first-century Christians had neither. These...
Nov 10, 2022•32 min•Ep. 168
“May we thrive on the Bread of Life or starve on the crumbs of this world.” - Anonymous We hope you’ll join along as we study the letters from John to the new Believers in Ephesus (western Turkey) and Asia. These letters were meant to encourage and strengthen the Church in their Christian life. It’s hard for us to comprehend not knowing how to act “Christian” since most of us have grown up in the church and have Bibles in every room of our homes. But the first-century Christians had neither. The...
Oct 27, 2022•28 min•Ep. 167
“May we thrive on the Bread of Life or starve on the crumbs of this world.” - Anonymous We hope you’ll join along as we study the letters from John to the new Believers in Ephesus (western Turkey) and Asia. These letters were meant to encourage and strengthen the Church in their Christian life. It’s hard for us to comprehend not knowing how to act “Christian” since most of us have grown up in the church and have Bibles in every room of our homes. But the first-century Christians had neither. The...
Oct 15, 2022•32 min•Ep. 166
What a gift it was for Dr. Connor Bales to join us and share with us the message from his new book, “ Counted Worthy .” Connor received a landscape architecture degree from Texas Tech University, but 10 years into his career, he felt God’s call to full-time ministry. Married with kids, he embarked on a journey that has taken him from the Dallas area to east Texas and back to Dallas, more specifically Prosper, TX as the lead pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church – North Campus. Connor and his wife...
Sep 29, 2022•28 min•Ep. 165
The Wonder Podcast with our friend Carmen Schroeder Airing – TWP – 9/15/22 If you’ve listened to either of our podcasts, you’ve heard from our friend Carmen Schroeder. She’s our “ Go To ” girl! We love her and are so thankful for her time and graciousness to share with us when we have questions! So, we asked Carmen to share how to navigate the world right now with all the crazy going on. That’s it. The question was, “How are we supposed to do this, Carmen!? The world is upside down!” “There is a...
Sep 15, 2022•32 min•Ep. 164
Studying God’s word is our first love. We will talk about pretty much anything on this podcast, but sharing what God is teaching us through His word is our favorite. For the next 4 episodes, we’ll be walking through Colossians. Here’s some fun facts: *Colossians was most likely Paul’s first epistle from prison. *Paul didn’t start the church at Colosse nor did he ever visit there. *Paul wrote this letter to encourage the Believers living there. They were growing in their faith and he wanted to ch...
Sep 01, 2022•25 min•Ep. 163
Studying God’s word is our first love. We will talk about pretty much anything on this podcast, but sharing what God is teaching us through His word is our favorite. For the several, we’ll be walking through Colossians, Chapters 1-4. Here are some fun facts: *Colossians was most likely Paul’s first epistle from prison. *Paul didn’t start the church at Colosse or visit there. *Paul wrote this letter to encourage the Believers living there. They were growing in their faith, and he wanted to cheer ...
Aug 18, 2022•28 min•Ep. 162
Studying God’s word is our first love. We will talk about pretty much anything on this podcast, but sharing what God is teaching us through His word is our favorite. For the next 4 episodes, we’ll be walking through Colossians. Here are some fun facts: Colossians was most likely Paul’s first epistle from prison. Paul didn’t start the church at Colosse or visit there. Paul wrote this letter to encourage the Believers living there. They were growing in their faith, and he wanted to cheer them up. ...
Aug 04, 2022•30 min•Ep. 161
Studying God’s word is our first love. We will talk about pretty much anything on this podcast, but sharing what God is teaching us through His word is our favorite. For the next 4 episodes, we’ll be walking through Colossians. Here are some fun facts: Colossians was most likely Paul’s first epistle from prison. Paul didn’t start the church at Colosse or visit there. Paul wrote this letter to encourage the Believers living there. They were growing in their faith, and he wanted to cheer them up a...
Jul 21, 2022•30 min•Ep. 160
That’s right! It’s SUMMER this week at THE WONDER PODCAST! And that means REPLAY!!! We want you to listen in again to our friend, Aiysha McCarthy! She is full of GREAT wisdom, at such a young age, and she’s truly one of the most joyful people you’ll ever meet. So, sit back, relax, grab a lemonade, and enjoy this SUMMER REPLAY with Aiysha! Make sure to hit subscribe , and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we’d love to hear from you. If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us s...
Jul 07, 2022•29 min•Ep. 159
Lynde Griggs co-founded Belle and Sparrows not-for-profit ministry to women 5 years ago. Formerly a women’s minister, Lynde loved serving women and coupled that with a passion for missions, and Belle and Sparrows was born. Belle (beautiful) and Sparrows – “What is the price of two sparrows – one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it.” Matthew 10:29 Belle and Sparrows is women reaching women both locally and globally. They stand in the gap for...
Jun 23, 2022•28 min•Ep. 158
Holly Knight is our guest on The Wonder Podcast today. She’s got a new book out called “Stubborn Obedience.” In today’s episode, Holly recounts God’s calling on her life, His gentle nudges, and her stubborn obedience to accept the call…no matter what. Stubborn takes on a negative connotation most always, but Holly reminded us that it was that sheer (stubborn) will that gave her the determination and strength necessary to walk the very hard and difficult road of obedience. Are you struggling with...
Jun 09, 2022•29 min•Ep. 157
Today Amie Kirby is our guest on the podcast and her story will surely bless you as it did us. We met Amie last summer at the beach! ☺ She’s BFFs with Teresa Kreul whom you all loved when she came on our show and gave tips on making friends! Amie recounts her adoption story and shares how God has taken her passion and turned it into her purpose. Won’t He do it!!! “God is a Good Shepherd, and He knows the way.” In this episode, Amie shares how God has led her life from the beginning as He placed ...
May 27, 2022•28 min•Ep. 156
That’s right! It’s SUMMER this week at THE WONDER PODCAST! And that means REPLAY!!! We want you to listen in again to our friend Tasha Calvert! In this episode, Tasha shares her heart – Is A Balanced Life Possible? We all want it, but is it achievable? Listen in and be encouraged. We’re glad you’re here! Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we’d love to hear from you. If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! ***** (and write a review!) Instagra...
May 12, 2022•33 min
Becky Leach is here today to talk about her new book, “The Pivot – Believing God When You Really, Really Don’t Want to.” We’ve all been there, haven’t we? Becky’s story is one of faith, resilience, and trust. After enduring years of abuse, Becky found her path to healing and restoration through learning to pivot and continuing to trust and believe God, even when she didn’t want to. We were reminded while talking with Becky, that pain and shame most always lead us to a crossroads. Will we trust a...
May 02, 2022•31 min•Ep. 154
When Chrissie met Holly (at Apple Blvd!) and heard her story, she knew we had to have her on The Wonder Podcast! Holly is a wife, mom, cancer survivor, and Cardiac Pediatric PA. And when God placed a baby boy with a heart condition in her life, things would never be the same. Listen in to this episode as Holly recounts the story of Reid Tomlin and how he came to be a part of their family. It’s sure to encourage you and remind you that when God calls you to something hard, He walks with you, enab...
Apr 14, 2022•30 min
Trends, Textures, and This and That! Does decorating overwhelm you? Us too! We’re decorator wannabes and we need help! Richi Kyser ( Breckenridge Interiors ) to the rescue!!! She’s our friend and decorator extraordinaire! In this episode, Richi shares how painting furniture is affordable and so on-trend! And can be just the touch to repurpose or update a room. We really loved when she said we could “ shop from our own home! ” What does that mean? Listen in for all the fun ideas and hacks to make...
Mar 31, 2022•28 min•Ep. 153
