Cats, Coffee & Jesus

Transition to God's peace during unsettled times. Laurie, Kal, and special guest Michael Casey tackle this subject. For more encouragement check out the book Cats, Coffee & Jesus available at the link below. God bless!

You've been ghosted! How do you deal with this hurtful experience? Author Laurie Oakes discusses her experience with being ghosted and how to move forward. To purchase a copy of the book Cats, Coffee & Jesus go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=cats%2C+coffee%2C+%26+Jesus+book&qid=1618586404&sr=8-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Charge into 2022 with confidence that God is the source of all good things! Laurie shares some thoughts on how to enter the new year with a victorious mindset. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=cats%2C+coffee%2C+%26+Jesus+book&qid=1618586404&sr=8-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

God is always watching out for us, even in little ways we can't see every day. He will protect our hearts and minds as well as our bodies when we go to Him in prayer and meditate upon His Word! Buy Cats, Coffee & Jesus here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=cats%2C+coffee%2C+%26+Jesus+book&qid=1618586404&sr=8-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's almost time for Christmas specials! In this episode, Laurie takes lessons from the Grinch that can benefit us in our daily walk among difficult people. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=cats%2C+coffee%2C+%26+Jesus+book&qid=1618586404&sr=8-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Laurie and special guest Michael discuss loving each other despite our differences. To order Cats, Coffee, & Jesus go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=cats%2C+coffee%2C+%26+Jesus+book&qid=1618586404&sr=8-1

If you have fallen away in any area of your life, the first step forward is the most important one. We talk about some of those crucial steps in this week's episode. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=cats%2C+coffee%2C+%26+Jesus+book&qid=1618586404&sr=8-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Lord's forgiveness is a once-for-all transaction. Yet so many of us are obsessed with striving to "do right," and somehow it leads to more frustration and a relationship from God that feels disappointingly distant. Laurie helps us embrace the truth of God's grace in this episode. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There is so much noise, discord and anger in the world today. How can we keep it from distracting us from a life of peace? Laurie shares her thoughts in this week's episode. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It has been a discouraging time in the world, and maybe that has crept into your own feelings as well. God wants to hear from you, heal and encourage you and lead you into a better place. In this week's episode, Laurie talks about our need to go to Him boldly. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Many voices are competing for our attention in the world. Some are outright lies. Others may feel or seem right but are the enemy's attempt to steer us off the course God has intended for us. In this episode, Laurie talks about she sorts through that noise. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sometimes you just need a break from the world. Unfortunately, saying so will sometimes get you ostracized by the church. Being honest about our mental health, as Laurie points out in this week's episode, is the beginning of healing. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We've all heard the expression "turn the other cheek." Unfortunately, some people take this to extremes and teach that it is somehow spiritual to suffer abuse without speaking up. Jesus, in fact, stood up to abusers. Laurie talks about those tough issues in this week's episode. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We've all probably heard the expression "faith over fear." But what does it mean? Does it oversimplify the concept? And does it create second-class citizens and push people away from the church? Laurie calls it the way she sees it in this week's episode. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's a recurring topic, because it's a subject that affects all of us on a daily basis. How do we deal with the people whose personalities cause us to stumble? Laurie gives us some advice to help keep us on our feet in this week's episode. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In what we expect will become a recurring topic, Laurie and Kal discuss the importance of both individual and common interests as well as important communication habits in the success of a marriage, relationship or even friendship. Buy Laurie's book "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"The struggle is real," as the saying goes. And when someone who doesn't share our struggles looks down on us instead of walking beside us, it can do a number on our faith. Laurie discusses her experience with these folks in this week's episode. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Religion has made prayer complicated, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, it's the most powerful tool we have at our disposal. Laurie shares her experiences with the power of prayer in this week's episode. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Whether it's on social media, at work or in the grocery store, we will encounter mean and hurtful people. How can we deal with them without repaying evil for evil? Laurie shares her thoughts in this week's podcast. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How can we know our dreams are from God? What are the many ways in which God might speak to us? Laurie tackles these questions and others in this week's episode of the podcast. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We've heard that change is good. Or maybe a friend or family member has told us, "you've changed" as if it's a bad thing. Change is constant, and it affects our lives more than we probably realize. Laurie addresses some of those issues in this week's podcast. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Technology is the ultimate double-edged sword. It has made our lives easier than ever. But it is also makes it far too easy for us to stumble into strife and controversy. Laurie shares helpful advice on how to rise above it. Learn more in her book, "Cats, Coffee & Jesus." Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Not everybody is going to be your cup of tea. So how do you deal with it? You can't always walk away, especially when it's a coworker or a family member. Laurie gives some helpful advice from her book, "Cats, Coffee & Jesus." Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hope is a key message of the Bible and an important theme in Laurie's book. Hear what she has to say about this important topic. Buy "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We've been trained to believe that God only cares about the "big stuff" in the world. The truth is that he longs to bless us in countless little ways. Laurie delivers this message with an encouraging story from the past. Her new book, "Cats, Coffee & Jesus," is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Why does the church see mental and emotional health struggles as a spiritual flaw? It's wrong, and it needs to change! Join us for this powerful discussion and buy your copy of "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What is the church? Why do current polls show that American believers are withdrawing from the church? How can we be "the church" in our everyday lives? We touch on these subjects and more in this week's installment. "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our loving heavenly Father wants to transition us from chaos to peace. We are called to bless and be blessed. "Cats, Coffee & Jesus" is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092R6PZ1S --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sneak peek at my new book, "Cats, Coffee & Jesus!" We discuss some of the subject matter, my inspiration for writing it, and who I believe will benefit from reading it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app