Cheryl Scruggs is an author, podcaster and Biblical marriage counselor. If you are single, dating, engaged or in a difficult marriage this conversation is for you. After years of frustration in her marriage, Cheryl’s longing for emotional fulfillment led to an affair and, finally, a divorce that left her husband Jeff utterly devastated and seething with anger. Yet, incredibly, seven years later, Jeff and Cheryl once again stood at the altar, promising to “love, honor, and cherish” one another. H...
Nov 10, 2020•40 min
Jamie Grace, a Grammy-nominated recording artist was diagnosed with anxiety, Tourette Syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention-deficit disorder as a young girl. Jamie shares about her life-long struggles with mental illness and her dependence on Christ to help her discover moments of silence in a noisy, chaotic world. Whether or not you face a mental health challenge, Jamie's story and insights will help you fight anxiety by learning to get quiet and find rest. Jamie shares ideas fo...
Oct 12, 2020•40 min
Margaret Feinberg, Bible teacher and author of "More Power To You" teaches us how to examine the lies we believe and replace them with a Biblical affirmation of truth that will restore us with peace and joy. The lies we believe keep us from living into our true God-given identity. Margaret helps us identify self-sabotaging beliefs and how to overcome them. Learn practical strategies for breaking free from the negative thoughts that keep you stuck and step into the joyous life God wants for you. ...
Oct 05, 2020•35 min
Alli Worthington, speaker and author of "Standing Strong" joins us to talk about how we can be resilient in the face of adversity and become unbreakable women who draw our strength from God. Alli reflects on how for far too long women have downplayed their strength and their contribution to the world. In these difficult and uncertain times, be encouraged that you are stronger than you think you are and are worth more than you can ever imagine. While collectively we are facing difficulty, God is ...
Sep 21, 2020•31 min
Mary Marantz, author of her memoir " Dirt " shares her story going from a single-wide trailer in the mountains of rural West Virginia to the halls of Yale Law School — a journey about remembering our roots while turning our faces to the sky. Mary shares her experience about feeling broken and disqualified and how her struggles became the foundation on which God wrote her redemption song. We all have things in our stories we feel make us unworthy, ashamed or disqualified but oftentimes these are ...
Sep 14, 2020•33 min
Kayla Stoecklein lost her husband, Andrew—megachurch pastor of Inland Hills Church in Chino, California to suicide in August 2018. In the wake of the tragedy, she embarked on a brave journey to better understand his harrowing battle with mental illness and, ultimately, to overcome the stigma of suicide. Andrew was open about his depression and Kayla became open about his suicide. Kayla shares how what she has learned through her journey and what we can do better as a society and the church in id...
Sep 07, 2020•25 min
Sex trafficking is a major issue affecting over twenty million trafficking victims globally and is the fastest growing crime today. American children are bought and sold every day for sex. Gain a better understanding of what sex trafficking is, who is at risk, warning signs and how you can join the fight against it. We welcome Jessica Munoz, Founder and President of Ho`ōla Nā Pua, a Hawaii-based non-profit committed to the prevention of sex trafficking that provides care for children who have be...
Aug 31, 2020•45 min
Allie's close friend Christie shares her story of how she found true beauty, purpose and worth in Christ after years of looking for significance in the wrong places. From the time she was a little girl Christie believed beauty and romance was her ticket to a perfect life and at the age of six she developed an eating disorder. In high school Christie began partying and became promiscuous. By the age of eighteen she had had two abortions. Christie started modeling and continued to build her identi...
Aug 24, 2020•48 min
Katherine Wolf shares her journey of surviving a massive brain stem stroke at the age of twenty-six which left her with life-long disabilities. Katherine believes that in our deepest wounding our healing can come. She shares what it means to suffer strong and how she and her family have redefined suffering. Katherine reflects on how we all have "invisible wheelchairs" or challenges that often no one would know about. Whether it's trauma, mental illness or grief we each have hidden wounds and yet...
Aug 17, 2020•30 min
Laura Smith, author of " How Sweet the Sound " talks about the timeless beauty and power of hymns and how singing them can bring comfort and peace into our lives. Laura shares how making hymns the soundtrack of our lives can help us memorize scripture and rise above anxiety and fear. Regardless of your musical style, there are many ways to invite hymns into your worship time. Laura shares some common misconceptions of hymns and gives playlist ideas to try different styles of hymns. Be inspired t...
Aug 10, 2020•28 min
Megan Fate Marshman, author of "Meant for Good," shares why even in this hard, uncertain time you can trust that God is working for your good. Megan takes a fresh look at the beloved scripture Jeremiah 29:11 and challenges us to better understand this verse in its context. Megan shares why even though God's plans may not be what you expected or hoped for they are still good. She shares practical tips for fighting anxiety and cultivating resilience in times of uncertainty when we don't know what'...
Aug 03, 2020•31 min
In this HerStory episode, we invite Tara Royer Steele on to share about God’s grace, redemption and new beginnings. Tara is the owner of a famous pie shop called Royer’s Pie Haven in Brenham TX. Tara opens up with us about her story of dealing with body image issues, being in an abusive relationship and growing up fast working in her family’s restaurant. Listen to Tara as she shares her journey with us and let it encourage you in your own life.
Jul 27, 2020•34 min
Do you ever struggle with anxiety or depression, or are constantly questioning your worth? Allie welcomes Psychotherapist and speaker, Colleen Blake-Miller for a conversation about how to train your mind to detect the lies you believe about yourself, your future and the world. She offers practical insight on how to replace the lies that are keeping you stuck with the truth so you can live with greater wholeness and freedom. Colleen offers insight on how to know when it's time to seek outside sup...
Jul 13, 2020•48 min
Listen in on an engaging conversation with social entrepreneur Nicole Flowers about loving the marginalized, race and the church and living a grace-filled intentional life without FOMO. Nicole is the creator of Hiip , a line of fashionable fanny packs that give back. She’s worked with the homeless population in her little neighborhood of Polk Gulch in San Francisco because she believes in being the hands and feet of Jesus and more recently has become involved in the criminal justice space. Nicol...
Jul 06, 2020•45 min
Allie interviews Abby Johnson, a pro-life advocate who worked for Planned Parenthood for eight years, working her way up through the ranks to become the clinic director a clinic in Texas. She was Planned Parenthood's Employee of the Year in 2008 but she walked away from her job after witnessing the abortion of a 13-week- old fetus during an ultrasound-guided abortion. Abby opens up about her own abortions and offers a grace-filled message for any woman seeking healing from abortion. Abby encoura...
Jun 29, 2020•27 min
In this HerStory episode, Wonderfully Made Founder and our podcast host Allie Marie Smith shares her story. Though her life looked perfect on the outside, at the age of eighteen Allie found herself hospitalized for severe depression wanting to end her life. Through her setbacks Allie shares how her how her struggles have been one of the greatest gifts in her life because they led her to the end of herself and into a personal relationship with God, her source of life and hope. This episode will b...
Jun 22, 2020•41 min
The brokenness, corruption and injustice in our country can be overwhelming to process. Welcome to an invitation to be still so you can be renewed. Set aside the next seven minutes to talk to God about the injustices in our country that are weighing heavily on your heart. Be guided into a healing time of restoration and renewal as you pray for our country and turn away from anything that is separating you from God. Enter into a time of stillness as you ask God to show you how to live strong in t...
Jun 15, 2020•8 min
Allie invites her friend — author and storyteller Patrice Gopo to share her experience as the child of Jamaican immigrants, born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. Through her story, Patrice examines the complexities of identity in our turbulent yet hopeful time of intersecting heritages. Patrice’s reflections invite us to consider our own journeys toward belonging, challenging us to wonder if the very differences dividing us might bring us together after all. Patrice is the author of "All the Col...
Jun 01, 2020•46 min
Do you struggle with knowing your purpose or finding your place in this world? Allie welcomes actress Shari Rigby, author of “Consider the Lilies: Get Rooted In Your Destiny By Discovering God’s Plan” as she helps us move from confusion to clarity on what our true purpose is. Shari shares some valuable lessons we can learn from the lilies in a culture where so many of us are striving and spinning to find value, purpose and meaning. She also shares what it’s like to be outspoken and passionate ab...
May 25, 2020•30 min
How can we flourish even in the hard places when our stories are marked by pain, disappointment or loss? We welcome Jennie Lusko, author of the new book "The Fight to Flourish: Engaging in the Struggle to Cultivate the Life You Were Born to Live." Jennie encourages us with the truth that we can thrive even in the most desolate places. Five days before Christmas, Jennie's daughter unexpectedly passed away from an asthma attack. Using the backdrop of her family's experience, Jennie invites us to e...
May 18, 2020•47 min
You are invited to seven minutes of stillness as we meditate on 1 Peter 5:7 which says, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” God is inviting you to cast your fears, concerns and anxieties to Him. Take some time to find a quiet place, free from distraction. Choose to surrender and believe that God cares for you and will sustain you.
May 11, 2020•7 min
Allie welcomes Certified Health Coach and Intuitive Eating Counselor Paige Schmidt to share her story of how she found freedom through her relationship with God from the control and bondage of dieting and an unhealthy obsession with food and her body. Paige offers wisdom for how to surrender control to God and find greater freedom and wholeness in your life. May you be encouraged to know that freedom from the strongholds in your life is possible. Allie and Paige are offering a coaching session o...
May 04, 2020•36 min
Do you ever struggle with yucky feelings that come after comparison or experience envy when you look too long at other people's lives? In this enlightening episode, our friend and psychotherapist Rebecca Ching shares how we can make envy work in our favor and why it can be a trailhead to our personal growth and self-discovery. Rebecca sheds light on the difference between benign and toxic envy, and shares life-changing insights we can gain from each of these two types of envy. Befriending envy i...
Apr 27, 2020•36 min
Allie welcomes New York Times Bestselling author Lisa Bevere to talk about what it really means to be a strong and confident woman of faith. Strength can be so misunderstood in our world today and Lisa shares why being strong is not wrong. Be invited to find your strength through a deep and devoted relationship with God — from knowing and following Him, rather than trying harder or doing more. Lisa shares how this current crisis is a time to cultivate resilience and let go of unhealthy habits. W...
Apr 13, 2020•36 min
Putting Jesus first in our lives sounds great and we know we should do it, but what does that really look like and how can doing so transform our lives? Allie interviews Lisa Whittle, author of "Jesus Over Everything: Uncomplicating the Daily Struggle to Put Jesus First." Our conversation invites you to examine your own life and how your daily choices may be either robbing you of joy or leading you to a more abundant life. Embrace this invitation to clear your minds and hearts of noise so you ca...
Apr 06, 2020•29 min
Allie welcomes Communications Consultant, Digital Media Strategist, Mental Health Advocater and Miss America 2008, Kirsten Mueller-Daubermann to discuss strategies and tips for how we can protect our peace of mind and mental health during this global crisis that is affecting each of us to varying degrees. Be inspired to build healthy rhythms and routines into your day and be intentional about using technology in meaningful ways. Kirsten encourages us to monitor our media consumption, offering an...
Mar 27, 2020•50 min
Allie welcomes author, speaker and former international model Jennifer Strickland to share her story for our new "HerStory" testimony series. Jen first shares three tips to help us through this uncertain time in our nation with everything going on with the Coronavirus. Jen modeled from eight years-old to twenty-two. At the height of her career, she walked the runway for Giorgio Armani; appeared in Vogue, Glamour, Seventeen, and Cosmopolitan; and did campaigns for Oil of Olay, Converse, Mercedes ...
Mar 23, 2020•40 min
How are you doing during this crazy time in our country and world? Are you anxious or fearful? In this practical simple thought episode, Allie Marie Smith shares why we can still have hope in uncertain times such as these and suggests 10 things we can do to fight for peace and joy during this season in our country. If you are experiencing fear or anxiety know that you are not alone and be encouraged to turn to God with your prayers of lament. While our days are uncertain to us, they are not unce...
Mar 16, 2020•15 min
Bestselling author Sheila Walsh shares practical steps to put the power of prayer back in your life. Sheila reminds us that "God doesn't seek our perfection. He longs for our presence." Prayer is our most powerful, life-changing tool, but all too often, it feels like a struggle or a chore. We think God isn't listening or doesn't hear our requests. In this honest conversation, Sheila encourages us to reignite our relationship with God and embrace the life-changing effects of prayer as she shares ...
Mar 09, 2020•31 min
In a world where it seems like everyone is living out loud, do you ever feel like you're just not enough? Like you're not living big enough, like you don't have a big enough following or that you're not making a big enough impact? In this simple thought episode, Allie Marie Smith shares why it's okay to give yourself permission to live a quiet life and reflects on the beauty and peace a simpler life can offer. Be encouraged to know what kind of life you've been authentically called to so you can...
Feb 24, 2020•7 min
