Robert J. Morgan recently transitioned to serve full time as leader of Robert J. Morgan Ministries, a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose goal is to energize God’s people with a greater understanding and appreciation of the Bible and Christian heritage. Preceding this transition, Rob was involved in pastoral ministry for over 40 years in Nashville Tennessee. He is a best-selling, gold-Illuminations, and gold-medallion winning writer with more than 35 books in print and approximately 5 million copies in circ...
Apr 11, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 239
I started blogging in college on LiveJournal. (Remember that? It was a whole lot of Dashboard Confessional lyrics and was incredibly emo.) In 2007, I moved to WordPress and wanted to bring joy to people through my satirical writing. I wanted to be the next version of “The Onion,” if you can believe it. Then, over the years, the content began to change. I started sharing more about my life and suddenly I realized that there were people reading this blog that weren’t just my dad and my sister. So,...
Apr 04, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 238
My Story: Finding my voice. My twenties were categorized as driven and successful. My resume boasted of working for influential organizations. I was a popular communicator traveling across the globe to speak to students. And I became an author at the young age of 27. But then, I turned 30, had kids, faced some rejection and was felt like I had peaked in life. Where the twenties were driven with confidence, my thirties felt like a lonely space. Having accomplished so much in life to that point, I...
Mar 27, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 237
An all new, solo episode of Thriving Beyond Belief, with Cheryl Scruggs!
Mar 13, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 236
Laura L. Smith is an author who intertwines her personal experiences, biblical truths, and creative practices to address mental health struggles through a faith-based lens. Her latest work emphasizes the importance of self-care as a biblical principle, advocating for a holistic approach that includes therapy, medicine, movement, healthy boundaries, and more. Her book aims to show the depth of Jesus' love in the midst of fear, anxiety, and depression, providing practical tools for mental health c...
Feb 09, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 235
Wonder. Mystery. Awe. The older I get, the more I value these things. Perhaps because somewhere along the way, life had not gone as planned. There were losses and griefs and new labels like “ Divorced ” to check off on the forms at the doctor’s office. There were no easy answers for the hard stuff, so I chose to give myself grace as I figured it all out. I never thought I would be writing a book at the same time that I qualified for Social Security. I never thought that anyone would pay a dime f...
Jan 25, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 234
The first episode of 2024! WEBSITE: Jeff & Cheryl Scruggs INSTAGRAM: @CherylScruggs AMAZON: Book: Thriving Beyond Belief
Jan 05, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 233
In "A Child Called 'It'," author Dave Pelzer recounts a profoundly shocking personal history of childhood mistreatment, marking it as one of the most extreme cases of child abuse recorded in California. The memoir garnered significant attention, staying on the New York Times best-seller list for an extended period and earning a nomination for the Pulitzer Prize. The narrative begins with Pelzer's early school years, highlighting the onset of abuse by his mentally unstable and alcoholic mother. F...
Dec 07, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 232
Meet Chuck and Ashley Elliott, a dynamic duo in the realm of relationship guidance, active since 2009. Their journey began with Community Marriage Builders, where they honed their skills in conducting both intimate and large-scale workshops. With certifications in eight diverse Psycho-educational programs, the Elliotts specialize in fostering relational triumphs. Their portfolio includes the creation and instruction of various marriage enrichment programs, and they are passionate advocates for d...
Nov 16, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 231
Are you thriving beyond your wildest dreams? Want to do this together? Listen in to this episode and challenge yourself to THRIVE! In this episode we deal straight up with FEAR! LINKS: WEBSITE: Jeff & Cheryl Scruggs INSTAGRAM: @CherylScruggs AMAZON: Book: Thriving Beyond Belief AUTOGRAPHED COPY: Order here...
Oct 13, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 230
Are you thriving beyond your wildest dreams? Want to do this together? Listen in to this episode and challenge yourself to THRIVE! WEBSITE: Jeff & Cheryl Scruggs INSTAGRAM: @CherylScruggs AMAZON: Book: Thriving Beyond Belief AUTOGRAPHED COPY: order here...
Aug 31, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 229
Kia Stephens is a wife (of 19 years) and a mom of two who is literally in the trenches of motherhood. Most days are spent driving her teen and tween around like an overworked and underpaid taxi driver. A few years ago, however, she acted on her desire to become a writer and created The Father Swap Blog to help women exchange their father wounds for the love of God the father. Five years later she is a contributor for iBelieve and Proverbs 31 Ministries and the host of the Hope For Women With Fat...
Aug 18, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 228
Words matter. Our words matter. And Well Said* explains why they do, how to make the most of them and why doing this can change our lives. Most importantly, Sarah’s practical tips intertwined with personal life stories are grounded in Biblical truth and convey God’s love for each person. Choosing to use our words to speak life allows the Lord to work in ways we never imagined or could dream for ourselves. It’s not easy and it’s not instant but it will be life-challenging and life-changing. GUEST...
Aug 10, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 227
"My husband and I own a charming historic home, Hillside Farm, just outside Philadelphia. It’s a lovely property with giant trees and rolling hills, an enormous barn, a chicken coup, and a constant stream of friends and family. groups, her passion is in small-group settings." Really? Write about my life at Hillside? I chuckled and put the idea in my back pocket, never expecting to take it out again. But, like a persistent seed, the idea refused to stay buried. Instead, it took root and sprouted ...
Jul 27, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 226
Dr. Daniel Emina is a child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director of Amen Clinics—a chain of nationally recognized outpatient healthcare clinics that has pioneered innovative techniques in mental health diagnosis and treatment. He’s experienced in treatment for anxiety, suicidal ideation, mood disorders, addiction, ADD/ADHD, impulsive/disruptive behavior disorders, autism spectrum, psychotic disorders, OCD, PTSD, and TBI. Dr. Emina is a board member of the University o...
Jul 13, 2023•43 min
Mike Donehey has seen his fair share of the unexpected. Following a potentially fatal car crash as a teen, Mike learned to play the guitar while still in bed recovering from his injuries. Learning the guitar quickly gave birth to songwriting, and that songwriting quickly led to the formation of a band. That band, Tenth Avenue North, became one of the most loved and successful artists in Christian music. Beginning with their acclaimed national debut, Over and Underneath, Tenth Avenue North’s audi...
Jul 06, 2023•43 min
Army veteran Fernando Arroyo considers himself privileged to serve veterans struggling with different issues ranging from PTSD, drug addiction, and homelessness. His job is to provide veterans with pastoral counseling and to walk alongside them as they regain sobriety and control of their mental health. In his powerful new memoir, The Shadow of Death: From My Battles in Fallujah to the Battle for My Soul , Arroyo details his career in the military, as well as his crisis of faith: “I went from fe...
Jun 30, 2023•44 min
Dr. Kim Allen is an accomplished professional in Information Technology, Education, and Spiritual Leadership. With specialties in planning, professional development, adult education, and small group leadership, she develops and presents curricula, mentors women who need technical skills to return to the workplace and assists other spiritual leaders in facilitating life-changing materials. Dr. Allen has provided curriculum resources worldwide. Kim is a graduate of the Executive Leadership for Inf...
Jun 16, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 225
Today's episode is about mentally thriving! What does that mean? You can live an abundant life in every area and in every season. You can practice the lost arts of being a vibrant human being. You can be energized and enjoy more of what matters most spiritually, emotionally, physically, mentally, and relationally. The closer a courageous, rooted, and thriving woman gets to realizing her life’s purpose, the more she understands that abundant living is nothing like what she once thought it was. It...
Jun 08, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 224
Debra Fileta is a passionate woman of faith, dedicated to Jesus. As a licensed professional counselor, speaker, and author, she specializes in dating, marriage, and relationship issues. Debra has written several books, including True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage, Love in Every Season!, Are You Really Ok?, Married Sex, and RESET. She hosts the Love + Relationships Podcast, offering relationship advice to callers. Her influential blog, TrueLoveDates.com, promotes healthy relationships and reaches...
Jun 01, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 223
Kathy DeGraw is a prophetic deliverance minister releasing the love and power of God. She loves to ignite and activate people, release prophetic destinies and deliver people from the bondage of the enemy. In her meetings, the glory of God appears and people are supernaturally healed and delivered as the Word of God goes forth and is preached! She is the founder of Kathy DeGraw Ministries and K Advancement LLC. She enjoys traveling internationally, releasing the love and fire of the Holy Spirit, ...
May 11, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 222
Empowering women to embrace their Mid-Life years, obstacles give us reasons to embrace joy, and the little things we do to love ourselves matter. "I’m ridiculously passionate about working with women. I have the privilege of coaching them to levels of success in their personal and professional lives that transcends their wildest dreams. Before I decided to dive into this joy thing full time, I was a top ten sales director for one of the world’s biggest direct sales brands (my last team hit a mil...
Apr 20, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 221
Rhonda Stoppe is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets. With over 30 years experience as a mom, mentor, and pastor’s wife, Rhonda’s wisdom and experience will help you: Discover significance in God and His specific purpose for your life. Connect biblical principles to everyday decisions. Develop a loving marriage that others dream about. Influence the next generation by raising children with integrity. Leave a legacy of a life well-lived with no regrets! LINK...
Apr 13, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 220
David Pruitt is a first-generation college graduate from UNC-Greensboro and previously served on the advisory board for their Bryan School of Business. A licensed CPA and a member of the AICPA and NCACPA, David started his business career in an entry-level accounting position before advancing to first CFO, then CEO, of Performance Bike, for a time the largest cycling retailer in the United States. As a senior leader in the U.S. bicycle industry, he served on the board of “People for Bikes,” a na...
Mar 30, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 219
Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE is a Registered Dietitian with a naturopathic background and a contagious passion for using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment protocols and programs. She is the author of international best seller The Anti-Anxiety Diet, as well as The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook, and Naturally Nourished: Food-As-Medicine for Optimal Health. Her Food-As-Medicine philosophy is supported by up-to-date scientific research for a functional, integrative approach to healing the bo...
Mar 24, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 218
Mike Donehey has seen his fair share of the unexpected. Following a potentially fatal car crash as a teen, Mike learned to play the guitar while still in bed recovering from his injuries. Learning the guitar quickly gave birth to songwriting, and that songwriting quickly led to the formation of a band. That band, Tenth Avenue North, became one of the most loved and successful artists in Christian music. Beginning with their acclaimed national debut, Over and Underneath, Tenth Avenue North’s audi...
Mar 14, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Hannah Schermerhorn is the author of A Single Life to Live: Stop Waiting for Your Life to Begin and Thrive Where God Has You Today . She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with her cat, Fritz. She is an electrical engineer who has worked in legal, business, and global marketing. Hannah enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. HANNAH'S LINKS: WEBSITE: HannahSchermerhorn.com INSTAGRAM: @onlyasinglelife FACEBOOK: /OnlyASingleLife AMAZON: A Single Life to Live: Stop Wait...
Feb 23, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 216
ABOUT LAUREN and laurenscruggskennedy.com i started the space LAURENSCRUGGSKENNEDY.COM in 2017 with the hope to cultivate a space where i could share my expertise on healthy living and my passion for vulnerability, style, clean beauty, and nutritious recipes. since then life has expanded in so many ways – i’ve learned so much, been connected with so many knowledgeable people , inspirational companies, and earth-conscious brands , and my passions have only taken DEEPER ROOTS. i have been lucky en...
Feb 10, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Army veteran Fernando Arroyo considers himself privileged to serve veterans struggling with different issues ranging from PTSD, drug addiction, and homelessness. His job is to provide veterans with pastoral counseling and to walk alongside them as they regain sobriety and control of their mental health. In his powerful new memoir, The Shadow of Death: From My Battles in Fallujah to the Battle for My Soul , Arroyo details his career in the military, as well as his crisis of faith: “I went from fe...
Feb 03, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 214
You can live an abundant life in every area and in every season. You can practice the lost arts of being a vibrant human being. You can be energized and enjoy more of what matters most spiritually, emotionally, physically, mentally, and relationally. The closer a courageous, rooted, and thriving woman gets to realizing her life’s purpose, the more she understands that abundant living is nothing like what she once thought it was. It’s not perfect circumstances; it’s perfect peace within those cir...
Jan 27, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 213
