Act 2 by Choosing Him Ministries

Emilee is an OG of Act 2 and we were so excited to catch up with her! This week, Emilee is sharing the call God placed on her heart to open a Pioneer Youth, a local youth center in Hogansville! Hearing the impact her obedience has made on her local community is inspiring! Want to connect with Emilee or Pioneer Youth? InstagramFacebook

This week, Act 2 talks with Katheryn Bennett as she shares her journey through cancer, herself AND her daughter. Her God story reflects how God is with us and can handle our hard questions and disappointments! Her raw and real thoughts are things we have all thought or said at one point in our lives. Her story shows us how God never leaves us, even when we are angry with Him.

This week, we are honored to talk with Carol Stewart. Carol's daughter, McKinley, was still born 28 years ago and Carol is opening up for the first time to talk to us about her experience and how God showed up for her through the entire experience.I think the biggest walk away from her words is that we may not always understand why God allows loss in our lives, but we must continue to turn to Him in our grief. Need to talk to someone about a loss you've experience? CHM Biblical Counseling

Jacqui Robertson is a wonderful example of how every testimony is a chance to share what God has done for you in order to encourage others! Having been saved since she was a child, Jacqui was a little worried she didn't have a dynamic testimony. I think a lot of us who were raised in the church and saved at an early age can relate! But to hear how God has woven Himself in her life is a beautiful example of how we all can see His hand if we step back for a moment and look!Want to Connect with Jacqui?Jacqui.Robertson@bhhsgeorgia.comWant to Connect with CHM? https://choosinghimministries.org/

This week, Act 2 talks with Carol McLeod! Carol is a best-selling author and popular speaker at women's conferences and retreats, where she teaches the Word of God with great joy and enthusiasm.  Her current book release, Today is a Verb is a devotional aimed at showing readers how to live intentionally each day, loving and serving the Lord. Carol also speaks candidly about her struggle with depression during a hard season and how God's word carried her through it.If this podcast resonates with you and you would like a biblical counselor to talk with, please click the link below for more information about how CHM can help with your counseling needs. CHM Biblical Counseling Want to Connect with Carol? FacebookInstagramWebsite

This week on Act 2, Tecia talks with Toni Hebel! Toni knows how it feels to be wounded, but instead of giving into bitterness, she turned to the Lord. Out of that, her and her husband created their ministry, Forgiving Forward. We all have been hurt and wounded and forgiving is hard. Join Tecia and Toni as they walk out how to biblically forgive and what that looks like! You won't want to miss this!Want to Connect with Toni? Website: forgivingforward.com

This week was so exciting I had the honor to sit down with Lauren Mitchell and catch up! Lauren is a teacher of God's word and has a passion for teaching others how to fall in love with God on deeper levels, especially by praying. Her obedience to lead others will be such a blessing to you as you listen today!Lauren is an Act 2 OG and is back with us this time to talk about her upcoming book, Steadfast through Psalms: Becoming a Woman after God's Own Heart. Lauren's book is a six-week guide intended to deepen your prayer life. We will go through her journey of getting this book written and what it entails! You are going to want to grab a copy as soon as you finish this podcast! The link below will take you to Amazon!Amazon link to Steadfast through PsalmsWant to connect with Lauren? WebsiteFacebookInstagram

This week, Act 2 talks with Amy Schlichter, a biblical trauma life coach and a woman on fire for the Lord. Amy shares her story of how God came after her through her father's life-changing accident. Her story shows us how God will truly leave the 99 to come after the 1 sheep! Want to connect with Amy? Website: http://www.upper-room-coaching.com/Facebook: facebook.com/amymschlichter

This week, Act 2 sits down with Cindy Hughes! Cindy is the director of Coweta Pregnancy Services, a local pregnancy crisis center. CPS "provides no-cost, confidential pregnancy services when you need them most." This is a staple non-profit in our community, but Cindy didn't always think this was God's purpose for her life. Listen to Cindy's God story as she speaks on her hardest moments in life and how God used them to bring her to one of her greatest purposes. Want to connect to Cindy or Choosing Him Ministries? Coweta Pregnancy Services Choosing Him Ministries

Act 2 Podcast This week, Act 2 spends time Martha Wilson as she talks about how God prepared her for a calling she didn't realize was coming. Maybe God is calling you for a purpose! Martha talks with us about what it looks like to follow your heart when God places a purpose within you! Want to connect with Martha? https://aburstofhope.buzzsprout.com/

This week, Act 2 talks with Kim Stanley on the loss of her daughter. Kim is a worshiper, worship leader, songwriter, and speaker who shares her journey of grief and how God allowed her the space to be angry and question His sovereignty. Haven't we all been there before? Kim's testimony beautifully raw and shows us that God is never too big to handle our disappointments. Want more into on Kim, her ministry? Kim Stanley A Burst of Hope Podcast Journey to Hope Retreat A women's retreat for those walking through child loss. Need someone to talk to about a loss in your life? Choosing Him Ministries Biblical Counseling

This week we are talking with Kaycee Owens about the candle of LOVE! This is the last candle before we celebrate the CHRIST candle on Christmas Eve! This podcast will cover both and the fun ways to celebrate the season! We have so enjoyed having you along with us for this Advent journey! Want to connect with CHM? https://choosinghimministries.org/https://choosinghimministries.org/

This week we are talking with Kaycee Owens about the candle of JOY! Did you know in advent, this candle focuses on Mary? She knew the dangers surrounding her situation, but remained joyful because her focus was on God and His plan for her life. We can learn so much from this! Want to connect with Choosing Him Ministries? choosinghimministries.org

Have you ever thought about the Christmas story from Joseph's perspective? This week, Tecia talks with us about how faithful to God Joseph was and how we can learn from his obedience! Want to connect with us? Choosinghimministries.org

This is the second week of Advent, the candle of Peace! Our blog this Monday will provide materials, links to art work, poems and instructions for how to walk out Advent with your family! Be sure to visit our website to read the blog! Choosinghimministries.org

Listeners, we are so excited you are on this Advent journey with us! We will be releasing episodes every Monday from today until Christmas. Each episode is for the following week to give you time to prepare! Also, be sure to subscribe to CHM so you can get alerts when our Advent blogs are sent! We would also love to hear from you about how your Advent celebration is coming along! You can reach us at: podcasts@choosinghimministries.org

Giving Tuesday is December 3rd and CHM is asking for you to prayerfully consider giving to our non-profit! This podcast will walk you through what your donations are going towards! It has been exciting to see how much God has grown our ability to give back to our community over the past year and it's because of our many generous donors!   Want to donate to CHM? https://choosinghimministries.org/support-us/

This Christmas season, CHM is excited to partner with Kaycee Owens as she walks us through Advent: what it means and how we can celebrate it with our families! This will be a four part series that will break down how we can celebrate Christmas with anticipation of Jesus's birth! We are so excited about this because although we know about Advent, it can be a little overwhelming to know how to celebrate it! This week's episode will be an overview of Advent, it's historical importance and how Kaycee and CHM will walk along side of our listeners who want to celebrate Advent! We will have tons of resources and links to help this be an easy way to express our excitement over God's greatest gift to us!

Have you ever struggled with head knowledge over heart knowledge? Or struggled to follow God's law when it's all you've known your whole life? Laura Bailey can relate and CHM had the honor of getting to know her and her faith journey! This week, Andra had the opportunity to sit down with Laura Bailey! Laura is a Bible teacher who is passionate about helping women understand what they believe, why it matters, and apply God's Word to their lives. She is dropping her new book on Ecclesiastes tomorrow (Embracing Eternity in the Here and Now) and Act 2 is getting a scoop on what it's about and how it can give us hope in certain season of our lives. Want to order a book or learn more about Laura? Website https://laurarbailey.com Amazon: Embracing Eternity in the Here and Now

This week, we have author, Rachael Adams, with us to talk about her new book, Everyday Prayers for Love! Rachael chats about what she has been up to since last time we talked and how to love ourselves and love others better in a world that often promotes self-centered mindsets! Want to connect with Rachael? RachaelKAdams.com Click Here to Pre-Order Her New Book!

This week Tecia and Andra talk about the benefits of the Healing Hearts Workshop that is taught at CHM's Biblical Counseling Center! A new class is beginning next week, so listen to see if this is something you would like to be a part of! Want to sign up? Healing Hearts Workshops

This week Act 2 is so excited to feature another podcast, A Burst of Hope! Our very own, Tecia Janes was a guest on their show a couple of weeks ago and we are so excited to share her interview here! Want to know more about Burst of Hope? A Burst of Hope

This week we talk with Kendy Bowman about the sudden loss of her husband 2 years ago. If you remember, a few episodes back, we interviewed Rhylin Bowman, Kendy's daughter. The fallout of spousal loss affects the whole family and Kendy shares how God has showed up for her family during this unimaginable journey. And her calling to finish a project her and her husband began together Do you need to talk with someone about what you are going through? Choosing Him Ministries Biblical Counseling Need to talk to someone about something you are going through? Choosing Him Biblical Counseling

Our very own Kayla Whittle joins Act 2 Podcast this week to talk to us about fear and how to look for comfort in God! She graciously agreed to talk on the subject because I have been battling some fear lately. Have you? If so, I encourage you to listen to this podcast! Need to talk to someone more? https://choosinghimministries.org/counseling/

Tecia is with us this week!! Join her as she talks about her sweet time with the Lord and how sometimes it's so important to be refreshed by "coming home" to Jesus! Want more information about CHM or the Gathering? Subscribe to CHM for emailed updates! (we don't share your information!) Register for The Gathering on October 17th

This week we talk with Rhilyn Bowman as she discusses grief, depression and how God showed up during her darkest moments. Whatever dark valley you are walking through, Rhilyn's testimony will encourage you to seek God in the darkness. Are you struggling and need help? CHM's Biblical Counseling Having suicidal thoughts or need to talk to someone right now? Text or call 988

This week we talk with Mary Hand as she tells us how God showed up for her during her struggle with a drug and alcohol addiction. This interview is so inspiring for any situation. Are you struggling with something and want to explore the idea of talking with someone? CHM Biblical Counseling Intake Form

This week I had the pleasure of talking with Tracey Carter as she shared how God carried her through her divorce. Her testimony is powerful and can be applied to many areas of our lives where a broken relationship has occurred! Want more information on CHM Biblical Counseling and Healing Heart Wounds? 1. Biblical Counseling 2. Healing Heart Wounds Workshop

This week we sat down with Erin Walton as she shared part of her testimony. Listen to Erin's story of how God walked her through redirecting her purpose for His kingdom. Want to Connect with Erin? Facebook: Next Level Agency Email: nextlevelvocal@gmail.com

This week we sat down with Chloe Collins, the host of the Created, Called, & Commissioned podcast. She is a rising Junior at Mercer University. Chloe talks about her generation's search for authenticity and how she has navigated growing her faith during her college years. Want to connect with Chloe? Created, Called, & Commissioned Instagram Created, Called, & Commissioned Podcast

This week we talk with Tiffany Mercure and hear the way God has showed up in her life, even during times of horrible trauma. If this episode brought up feelings you would like to talk with someone about, please reach out to our counseling center. https://choosinghimministries.org/counseling/

This week we are blessed to talk with Melanie Nittolo as she opens up about her struggle with depression and how we should always take it to the Lord. Need to talk with someone about your struggles? Choosing Him Ministries Biblical Counseling

This week we get to talk with Kristin Shirley as she shares her powerful testimony about her experience with abortion. This is a powerful testimony and God is using her in amazing ways to bring healing to many women. Want More Information on Post-Abortive Care? Choosing Him Ministries Post-Abortive Care Intake Form Kristin Shirley ProLife Doc

This week I'm excited to have Tecia Janes back in studio to talk with us about grief and the story of Lazarus. All of us know the verse, "Jesus wept," but Tecia dives deeper into the shortest verse in the Bible to extrapolate some amazing insights! If you are grieving in any way, be it a loss of a relationship, a job, or a future you were certain of, this podcast is for you! Want to connect with Tecia or CHM Biblical Counseling? 1. Choosing Him Ministries 2. CHM Biblical Counseling

This week we are pulling an old podcast from the archives. Tecia and Andra talk personally about faith and what that looks like. We hope you enjoy! Want to connect with us? Choosinghimministries.org

This week, Act 2 gets to talk with Wendy Creel as she shares her faith journey through a cancer diagnosis. Her empathy and faith is amazing and I can't wait for you to hear her words of encouragement and hear how God showed up for her! Want to get in touch with Wendy or CHM? 1. Wendy on Instagram or Facebook 2. Choosing Him Ministries

This week, Act 2 talks with Chad Whittle and his wife Kayla as we dive into the mind of a man. What does it look like to lead a home in today's culture? Chad jumps in and gives us a man's perspective on what God's word says about leading a home. Want to connect? 1. Choosing Him Ministries 2. Go Church

Hear our founder Tecia Janes talk with Holly Helms about her move to Peru with her family. She has 30 years of mission work under her belt and feels called to spread His Word throughout the world! She also talks about what it's been like to learn from teenagers in Peru and the abuse situations they've been in and suffered from. Want to connect with Holly? hollycompton.com Join her on the mission field! http://www.amorrealministries.com/

This week one of our CHM team members, Elizabeth Melville talks with Jessie VanKlaveren on her and her husband's journey through adoption in getting their son from India. They talk about how God led them to the decision to adopt their son Avi through the Joshua Project. Want to connect with Liz? Instagram: plantedbystreamsco Want to connect with Jessie? Instagram: jesvk Facebook: Jessie VanKlaveren

Our episode this week is brought to you by someone you may know in the Choosing Him Family, Angela Scott. She talks with her Latisha and Latisha's mother, Yvette about what "season" they find themselves in right now and what God is showing them through it. Want to connect with Angela? Website: https://agapeendeavors.site123.me/ Instagram: angelasagapelove

This week Tecia talks with Kristie Washington, one of our Choosing Him Ministries staff members, about her spiritual walk and how she got to where she is now with the Lord. They talk through what it looks like when you're going through something that seems unbearable...how to choose God and walk through trials and hardships. We hope you leave encouraged that there is hope in Jesus above everything else that the world offers. True sanctification is not an overnight fix! Want to connect with Kristie? Instagram

Tecia and Andra are so excited to share the microphone with these amazing ladies!

This week it's just Tecia and Andra as they talk about the business of May and the importance of a quiet time when nothing in our lives seems quiet. Grab a cup of coffee and take a minute to listen! Want to Connect with Tecia and Andra? Website: ChoosingHimMinistries.org Email: Podcasts@choosinghimministries.org

This week, Tecia and Andra are talking with sister-in-laws, Hannah Dunaway and Whitney Shafer. They are both pastor's wives and help run the non-profit organization, Allies Network. These ladies talk with us today about how Allies Network began and how God can take our pain and turn it to joy for His kingdom! Want to Connect to Hannah and Whitney? Website: Allies.network

This week Tecia and Andra are so excited to have Angela Scott back on Act 2! Angela was our very first podcast guest! How amazing is that? This week, she is talking with us about how God has used her struggles to draw her closer to Him and it is truly inspiring! She has also recently released HER FIRST DEVOTIONAL, Yearning: Daily Encouragement for Remaining Hopeful as you Wait and it's amazing! Want to Connect with Angela? Instagram Want to Buy Her Book? Yearning: Daily Encouragement for Remaining Hopeful as you Wait

This week, Tecia and Andra talk with Brenda Deloach about her battle with breast cancer. Brenda's intentional choice to be grateful, is a powerful reminder of how we can get through hard times by turning to God. Want to Connect with Choosing Him Ministries? Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/choosinghimministries/ or view our resources on our website https://choosinghimministries.org

This week, Tecia and Andra talk with Adam Yager on his God journey through a debilitating mystery disease. If you've ever had to walk by faith, this podcast will encourage you! Want to Connect With Adam? https://lakemartinlocations.com/about-us/

This week Tecia and Andra are talking with Hannah Washington about her spiritual journey and what it looks like to find your passion and purpose in Christ.  Want to Connect with Hannah?  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/styleleighh/

This week, Tecia and Andra talk with founder of Leading and Loving It, Lori Wilhite. Join us as she talks about leading in the ministry, what that looks like and how we are all part of making that successful. Want to Connect with Lori? Website: https://leadingandlovingit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriwilhite/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadinglovingit/

This week, join Tecia, Andra and Bre Harper as they discuss the significance and meaning behind Palm Sunday and what that looks like leading up to Easter Sunday. Want to Connect with Choosing Him Ministries? https://choosinghimministries.org

This week, Tecia and Andra are honored to talk with Sophia Holmes! Sophia is a wife, mother, photographer and event coordinator (overall pretty amazing young woman) who has wisdom beyond her years! Listen as Sophia talks about God's hand upon her life and where it has led her. She is a true blessing and we can't wait for you to get to know her! Want to connect with Choosing Him Ministries? https://choosinghimministries.org