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In the last four years alone she has witnessed and experienced how corrupt our judicial system is, when she became a victim of police-perpetrated violence at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, who is a law enforcement officer. In the middle of the night she had to escape to another state for her safety and has been forced to live in hiding ever since. Including having to take various safety precautions because the government continues to protect him by operating under the “Blue Code of Silence“. Though the more her story is told and heard, the more power she takes back from him and the sooner she can safely come out of hiding. October 23rd will mark 1,500 days of her living in hiding. Though despite her circumstances  she has tried to make the best out of her unfathomable situation. She has since gone back to school to further her education. Majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Psychology, so she can better help other victims and survivors like herself. She recently graduated in May 2017. Because of all that she has endured through out her life, it has helped her to realize that her true calling is to be an Inspirational Speaker so she can educate and spread awareness on these issues, while being an advocate for others who have faced similar traumas like herself. The injustices she has faced have given her the passion and perseverance to fight every day for other survivors voices to be heard, while never forgetting the victims whose voices have forever been silenced through murder. Her story and all that she has suffered at the hands of others is not in vain, God is making beauty from ashes. Today she speaks on all the issues mentioned above and travels through out the country using her story to inspire others to “make a difference one day, one life at a time”. Her story is having an impact garnering followers and attention both nationally and internationally. She has been published by six organizations/media outlets within the last seven months. Her story is both versatile and applicable to any audience and platform. Witlee Ethan is not just a survivor, but more importantly a warrior for others, standing up in the fight against violence and injustice. Her story is one of hope, forgiveness, healing, redemption, unwavering faith, and God’s grace. Which is the message she wants to share with others! She will be the first one to tell you, that it is through her faith alone that she has survived, and because of her relationship with Jesus Christ, she is thriving and she wants to help others to do the same!

Join Amy as she chats with Alexis about a new ministry the Trujillo's have launched - Hope Wins. Their mission is to walk alongside families who have experienced the loss of a child and provide care and comfort when they need it most.   Alexis story of loss and courage is inspiring to all who listen! 

Join Amy as she chats with her friend Lindsay Huckins about overcoming fear of man and the disapproval of others and how we can face our fears so that they lose their power over us. Lindsay, mom of 5 kids and blogger, shares how God is working in her heart on WHO she is and how to have confidence!  You can follow Lindsay and her awesome blog here. 

For most of Dana Sellars’ life, feelings of rejection lingered in her heart, intensifying at some times and allowing her reprieve at others. But she could never shake the feeling of being unwanted or the fear of not belonging. As an adult, an off-the-cuff conversation with her parents revealed a shocking truth that would lead her down a path of discovery and healing. This captivating and encouraging book details what family truly means, how to look past old hurts and forward into new possibilities, and what happens when we choose to face difficult circumstances with a spirit of reconciliation, redemption, and reunion. Join Amy as she chats with her friend Dana about her new book, When Blood Matters: How I Unearthed the Root of Rejection and Discovered what Family Really Means.  You can purchase Dana's book today on Amazon here!

We are WIRED FOR FREEDOM and Sarah's story reminds us so clearly how God has placed His spirit inside of us so we can walk in authority and victory! We love overcomer stories and Sarah is one of our favorites! For 13 years Sarah battled self-injury. Labeled as a “good Christian girl,” she still felt worthless, ugly, crazy and alone. One night, she SHARED HER STORY with a young girl and her life was forever CHANGED. This girl shared the same struggle — she WASN'T ALONE! God began to heal and EMPOWER Sarah through her testimony, but it wasn’t enough for her to stop hurting myself. She needed an outlet. Learning to crochet helped her develop patience with herself. Not long after, she discovered using wire as art and embarked on her JOURNEY with Wired for Freedom. Naturally, she used herself as a model for her jewelry creations and soon started receiving custom orders. She began to find VALUE in herself but often thought of quitting. As her gift developed, she went for it, and Wired for Freedom (wf) was created. As a designer, she has an outlet for self-expression through the creation of custom pieces, which also allows customers the same experience. Though once terrified to share her story, she now does so nearly every day. Today, she thanks GOD for setting her FREE and continues to use hdf hands to CREATE instead of destroy. She has learned that through her story and art, she can help others become WIRED FOR FREEDOM.  To shop Sarah's Etsy shop, click here! ** Stay tuned for an Embrace Grace exclusive line coming soon! 

Have you ever felt stuck in life and feel like you are wandering without any mission or purpose in your life?  Join Amy as she chats with her friend Kathy Boyle on a new dream idea that has recently become a reality - U University and a Personal Development Center. They want to see the world flourish in every area of their lives, both personally and professionally. They help individuals uncover their true Identity, Purpose, and Passion, which allows them to be the very best in all that they do; as well as seek to accomplish. Tune in to hear how you can connect to their program - from anywhere in the nation! www.pdcnow.com     

Testimonies and Dreams are our favorite!  And when you combine the two: An Embrace Grace alumni sharing her story of two unplanned pregnancies and how God's grace swept her off her feet at the most perfect time in her life and now she is married and dreaming about a big idea that she can't wait to share with you!  Join Amy as she chats with Olivia Hamp about The Canvas Place and how God is drawing a new idea on the canvas of her heart that will change her entire community!  Click here for more information about The Canvas Place and how you can support their big dream! 

Join Amy as she chats with her friend, Kimberly Holmes about her devotional book, Single But Not Alone.  Whether you are divorced, widowed, or have just found yourself parenting your child alone, this book is here to help. Even if you are married, Single But Not Alone shows you how to pray over yourself and your child. Through the power of these short prayers, you will find encouragement, strength and healing for you, and your child. Instead of hurt leading the hurt, you can purpose to walk in freedom from the past and into your own place of restoration.  We can stand whole and intercede for our children!  Grab your copy today on Amazon here! 

  We are so excited about the upcoming Declare Conference! Declare is a Christian conference to equip and encourage women bloggers, writers, artists, online marketers, leaders, and disciplers to know God and make Him known through deep community.  Join Amy as she chats with Kristin about all the fun and amazing moments to expect at Declare. Their heart is to bring together women who share a desire to use their God-given giftings to point others to Jesus.  Also to connect speakers and leaders with attendees to equip them with the latest in writing, speaking, blogging, social media marketing, and technical teachings. And finally, to encourage attendees in their personal spiritual growth, drawing them nearer to God and inspiring them to make Him known. Whether you are a veteran as a digital evangelist or just now feeling the leading of God to use your voice as a light online, this is the place for you!  For information, schedule and to purchase tickets, check out their website www.DeclareConference.com - and Embrace Grace will be there!   

As a mom in the throes of parenting, Courtney DeFeo believes that instilling virtues in children start with laughter, not lecture. That perspective propelled her to create an idea-packed book, in which she offers motivating reflections, real-life stories, and a sandbox full of inventive ways to help you turn your kids' hearts toward God.  Join Amy as she chats with her friend Courtney about how to capture the hearts of our kids through FUN - so they experience the goodness of Christ, the joy of following Him, and the difference they can make in the lives of others.  Purchase Courtney's book, In This House We will Giggle, Making Virtues, Love and Laughter a Daily Part of Your Family Life  and check out her Adorable Scripture Cards! 

If you missed our live podcast through facebook live last week, tune into the podcast this week! Tracy and Amy discussed a viral news story that has been circulating the past few weeks about a brave mom named Maddi Runkles that found out she was pregnant her senior year in high school. She attends a small private Christian school and because of their rules, decided the proper punishment would be for Madi to not walk across the stage for her graduation.  Tune in to hear our perspective and thoughts on stories and scenarios like this - honoring everyone involved of course!  Here is original story about Maddi posted in the NY Times but has now circulated thru various news sources. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/20/us/teen-pregnancy-religious-values-christian-school.html?_r=0

Tune in with Amy as she chats with her friend Jackie Drew about their company, Rad Joy! They make beautiful crosses that have so much symbolism and beauty. It's not just a purchase, it is an experience! The mission of Rad Joy is to further God’s kingdom by encouraging others to deepen their relationship with Christ through a life surrendered.  Through their growing, excelling, falling down, getting up, trusting, clinging to Jesus, and surrendering, they are learning to experience Radical Joy! Hear the story of how the Drew's had bold faith and stepped out to start this business that changes lives!  For more info about Rad joy or to watch their commercial - click here!

Jessica Russo is on staff with Embrace Grace and also leads her own group at Gateway Church. Tune in to hear her amazing story of hope and redemption (and healing) after an abortion! We heard so many amazing stories at Pink Impact of women hurting after an abortion but God was healing their hearts. We are in awe of all that God has done in his ladies hearts! 

Join Amy as she chats with Barney Paradise about how God transformed his life from drug deals to being an overcomer. His mission now is to leave a legacy of LOVE for his family and for the next generation! You will be inspired by this story! 

Be inspired and encouraged as you listen to how Sarah is an overcomer! Having an unplanned pregnancy and as a single mom, she defied the odds against her and put herself through school and even danced and cheered for the New Orleans Saintsations! God never left her or took His hand from her as he cared for her and her baby. She is an overcomer and is now excited to start her own Embrace Grace group in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at her home church so she can share her story and help give moms the encouragement they need to never give up on their dreams!     

Stories are our favorite!  Tune into the podcast show today and listen as Amy chats with her friend Lauren Bentham about her story of an unplanned pregnancy 15 years ago. God changed her life and now she is using her influence and platform through the Mrs. Texas pageant to raise awareness for Embrace Grace!  Be inspired and encouraged! 

Need a quick refreshing dive into grace, daily? Are you feeling dry in your spiritual life? Looking for a fresh perspective of hope? Join Amy as she chats with Dana Pollard about her new book, 21 Day Grace Challenge: Immerse Yourself in Rest, Healing and Hope through the Finished Work of the Cross Devotional. In this 21 day devo, you’ll read stories of grace and how you can be refreshed and apply it to your life. Here’s what you’ll receive daily: • Stories of grace bringing rest, healing, and hope. • Scripture Meditation to immerse your mind. • Grace Challenges to take action in prayer with the Lord. Grab your book today on Amazon.  

Join Amy as she chats with her friend Tricia about ten financial principles that coincide with the Ten Commandments of the Bible. There is so much to learn about God’s principles for managing money and the pattern that leads to the abundant life Christ has provided!  For the entire principles in full form, you can listen in also on Gateway's website HERE. 

Join Amy and Jake as they discuss even further what Raising Your Banner means and how we can change the world with LOVE! For more info on In This With You, go to http://inthiswithyou.org/

Tune into the podcast and listen to Amy Ford as she chats with her friend Syna about her testimony and beautiful real story of hope and courage rising after losing everything. Be inspired and encouraged - God can turn ashes into beauty! 

The path to marital happiness is different than you think. When our plans for marriage improvement begin with ''If my husband would . . .'' or ''If, as a couple, we could . . .'' we're missing the secret. Despite her man's flaws and failures, the Lord plans to bless a wife's marriage through her husband. Join Amy as she chats with author Jen Weaver about her new book release, A Wife's Secret to Happiness. In this book, Jen shares eleven powerful, practical blessings that God wants to pour into your lap like sweet spiritual confetti, and the wifestyle habits that will attract or reject this divine provision. No matter your title--from stay-at-home mom to business executive to ministry leader--you can celebrate God's role for you as a wife and learn how to: - Embrace vibrant marital roles without getting stuck in gender ruts - Reduce stress and busyness by building intimacy and strength - Boost love, support, and encouragement in your communication - Deepen your spousal connection so you won't feel alone - Restore dreams for your life with your spouse Through thoughtful exploration of biblical promises, humorous hope-filled stories, and compelling testimonies, Jen shares how God empowers her life as a submissive millennial wife, and inspires readers to experience the same freedom. To order this amazing book, click here! 

Have you ever wondered how the Foster System works and had questions about how you might could be a foster family for a child in need? Tune in to the podcast show and listen as Amy chats with Vicki Akins about her ministry for foster families called Chosen Ones. Currently, there are more than 400,000 children living in foster homes in the United States with over 31,000 children in foster care in Texas alone, many of whom have been abandoned or removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Chosen Ones is dedicated to assisting current and future foster families by providing them resources to be successful.

Through Jesus we have access to the ancient paths of God. It is through the basics of who we are, who He is and what our relationship is together that we are restored and renewed.  Join Amy as she chats with Paige Henderson, co-founder of the ministry Fellowship of the Sword. Hear about their ministry events that give you the opportunity to find rest for your souls as you intensely pursue God's heart in fresh and dynamic ways.

Marriages often don't make it. Despite the best intentions going in, couples often find themselves in a place of relational crisis at some point in their marriage. Lacking the tools to cultivate health, those marriages often fail. The solution for this epidemic isn't mere crisis intervention. We must equip singles to think differently about relationships and choosing a spouse. We must move beyond the normal criteria of attraction, shared faith and common interests and begin to intentionally leverage the dating season to demonstrate and discover the relational components that will actually build and sustain connection over time. In this podcast, Alan and Nancy Smith introduce Self-Control, Honor and Vulnerability as the key attributes of healthy and sustainable relationships and talk to singles about how to powerfully and purposefully exercise wisdom in their pre-marriage season. You can dive even deeper into Alan and Nancy's e-book, Finding the One: Thinking Differently About Choosing A Spouse - grab on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-One-Thinking-Differently-Choosing-ebook/dp/B00HAGY4D6

Join Amy as she chats with her friend and Pastor of Catch the Fire DFW, Nancy Smith about Women in Leadership! We love these quotes from a blog Nancy wrote:  "Instead of leaning on cultural mores for our way of doing things, let’s ask questions. Dig in. Discover what the Bible really says about women. Let’s invite women into the discussion; they have a little bit invested in that process, after all. Let’s begin to take the “neither male nor female” thing Paul talks about in Galatians 3:28 seriously, allowing women to become all—and I mean all—they are created to be. And let’s create a safe environment in which they can become themselves. Let’s develop leaders of both genders, training them in Bible study (not just someone else’s Bible study, but how to really dig into the Word), leadership principles and communication skills, and then give them some opportunities to practice and grow in these skills. Let’s call those women who are already functioning in their calling by the labels we would use for men: Leader. Apostle. Pastor. Preacher. Teacher. Elder. Prophet. Deacon. Let’s honor their calling, gifting and authority the way God does."  Tune into today's podcast for even more greatness from Nancy! 

In the midst of trials, do you ever question God, and long for a real answer? People are looking for real now more than ever before. True answers to hard questions. • How to have great faith? • Why me? • And, how to hold on to hope? Join Amy as she discusses Kerrie's new book, For Real: Navigating the Truth through Trials. Kerrie helps us understand how to navigate through the turbulent seas of this life with great faith. She offers life-transforming insights how God will reveal His faithfulness and build our faith through each and every trial. We suffer in this life, but inside each of us is an overcomer, that can grow from hurtful experiences, and be equipped and empowered to help others. And, along the way, to our destination, it will build great faith! Come with us. Get on board, let’s journey to being-For Real.

We have another alumni testimonial. This one is so special because she saved her baby because of the Love in a Box program. She shared her story at Embrace Grace Annual Benefit Dinner last November. It's BEAUTIFUL! This might be one of our favorite podcasts ever in the history of Embrace Grace podcasts!  Please tune in and share with your friends! You will just love this!  "Love in a Box saved my baby. Embrace Grace saved me." - Madeline M. 

When we have one of our very own alumni come in and share their story, that just makes our day - or even our week! Sweet Bekah did Embrace Grace a few years ago and has a powerful story of grace, love, and JOY! Join Amy as she talks with Bekah about her story - from when they first met and her journey with Embrace Grace - and the birth of her sweet daughter JOY! And now she is married and in school and doing amazing! You will be so blessed by her story!     

Tune into hear from the Co-Founder of Embrace Grace, Salina Duffy, and how God is dreaming down a new dream into her heart for Embrace Haven! Amy and Salina chat about this amazing new mission that is in the works as well as chatting about our "Words of the Year" for 2017! God is already moving this year and the team at Embrace Grace is ready for all that God has for us this year! We are so excited! 

Tune in this week to hear an Embrace Grace testimonial of how a young mom with an unintended pregnancy thought her life was turned upside down but how God turned ashes into beauty. She now is the mother of a precious baby boy and is passionately pursuing God's will for her life. You will be inspired!     

During an adoption process, there can be so many unknowns - so many hills and valleys. There are times when you see hope and you can see God working right before your very eyes, and then other times it seems like maybe God can't hear ... but later you see how God was working all along, even behind the scenes.  Join Amy as she chats with the new staff member of Embrace Grace, Ali Alltop! Ali is working as the Creative Director and is just what this organization needed. Ali shares about her role in the ministry as well as her recent adoption earlier this year of baby Miracle. It's an amazing story that you will not want to miss!  Tune in and share with your friends! 

One of the most commonly asked questions in Embrace Grace and Life is, "How can I hear God?" With all of the distractions of the world, it's easy to find other things to drown out God's voice and replace with counterfeit. We desperately want to hear the one voice that matters the most.  Join Amy as she chats with her friend and author, Kerrie Oles about Hearing God. Kerrie teaches on Hearing God frequently at Gateway Church and shares about how we can disconnect from the world and connect into Jesus. There isn't a formula or secret code on how to talk to Him - He is creative in many ways on how we can hear His voice in our lives!  You can follow Kerrie and her travels at www.kerrieoles.com !     

Women everywhere have been exploited and deceived into thinking "pro-choice" extends to the birthing room, giving them choices and options, but the truth is, women are maligned and abused in birth, by their doctors, by nurses, even by family. Women aren't getting the encouragement and affirmation deserved and so needed before, during, and after birth. A Pro-Life ethic covers it all, from conception, to birth, to beyond. Doulas support women at the very beginning of their motherhood journeys, affirming, supporting, and educating. Being truly Pro-Life means supporting a birthing mother's choices and respecting her right to consent or refuse certain proceedures, not to be pressured into accepting substandard healthcare. The USA has one of the highest maternal and fetal mortality rates in the developed world, and this is a travesty. Join Amy Ford as she chats with Cessilye Smith with Pro-Life Doulas and hear about how they stand up for change and education, promote evidence-based care, support the gestating, birthing, and new mom (and beyond!), and exhibit an All-Life Pro-Life ethic. They are truly inspiring on how they empower women!   

Remnant Generation is a non-profit in Uganda, Africa that has a goal to see a generation of thriving, healthy, empowered, and God-fearing young people living out their full potential and their vision is to empower young people in Uganda with knowledge, information and skills that will enable them to make life-affirming and healthy choices. Tune in and hear Isaac Mukisa chat with Amy about what the Remnant Generation is doing in Africa and how they are on the front lines saving lives! They have a home for girls with unplanned pregnancies and they lead Embrace Grace within the home. Their heart to not only save babies but restore the hearts of the mommies is inspiring!  To see more about what Remnant Generation is doing, check out www.RemnantGeneration.org!     

Join Amy as she chats with Jackie Fox, the author of the latest program from Embrace Grace - EMBRACE LIFE! The Embrace Life program is a two semester program for young, single moms to provide hope and encouragement as well as help inspire them to draw close to God. Being a young mom can feel hard and overwhelming at times but providing community and support for single moms can make a huge impact on their life by cheering them on and reminding them that God has equipped them with everything they need to thrive and flourish through this season.  In Embrace Life, these moms will unearth their capabilities, passions and dreams they may have put behind them after having a baby. They will learn essential skills and character traits all great adventurers possess. They will build within their heart and spirit a confidence in embracing both the highs and lows of life, because they are designed and equipped to do so. And in attaining each purposeful and exciting piece of the journey, they will pass down a legacy to their children and generations to come of passionately following Jesus.  If you're interested in starting an Embrace Grace or Embrace Life group at your church, click here.

Have you ever gotten a scripture or heard a sermon at a time when you just KNEW that God was talking to you through it? You felt like He said it just for you. That’s what a “now” word feels like – a word of encouragement that was just what you needed right NOW. Maybe it was an encouragement to trust God with the difficult situation you were worried about, or maybe it was a push for you to step out into the new thing that had just been placed before you, but you were nervous to try, or maybe it was a word just to tell you how much God loves you so very much. God can use creative ways to love on His sons and daughters! Join Amy as she discusses with her friend Gail Gause about what prophetic and a word of encouragement. They discus the new pro-love initiative by Embrace Grace called BloomWord.com. Bloomword is a place where you can go to receive a word of encouragement. We have a volunteer prayer team and staff that pray over every name that is submitted through our BloomWord.com website. After praying for you, they will send you a special word of encouragement – hand-picked just for you – via email that you can print and save forever. We want to bless you and share God’s love for you through these words of encouragement. To get YOUR word of encouragement, just go to www.BloomWord.com and fill out the online form!  For more information about what the prophetic is, check out Pastor Jan Greenwoods blog on 10 Tips to Help You Grow Your Prophetic Gift and 5 Tips to Hear God's Voice - SO GOOD!  

For too long we have looked for leadership lessons from experts who only believe in fifty percent of reality. As Christ followers we believe in both a visible material realm, and an invisible spiritual realm. We must stake our claim as those who live and walk in both the visible and invisible worlds simultaneously. To lead the unique organism that is the body of Christ, whether in a church, a business or our families, true spiritual leadership must know how to navigate both of these realms, and in particular, understand the intersection between these two worlds. Knowing only how to impact the world we see may actually impair our ability to impact the world we do not see. If all of our knowledge and experience is from and about the visible world, we are operating half-blind as kingdom citizens. Join Amy as she chats with Bob Hamp about how to LEAD differently. His latest book Think Differently, Lead Differently is that guidebook that points us toward the intersection of the material and spiritual realms, and teaches the important ideas and skills to lead in both. Listen to podcast and share with your friends - and purchase his book here today! 

Longing to be a good homemaker but not knowing if it’s even possible? (It is.) Feeling like a failure amidst chaos and mess? (You’re not.) Looking for motivation and inspiration at home but have no idea where to start? (I have some ideas.) Then you will LOVE this podcast! And you NEED this e-book! Dive in to a heart-wrenching conversation full of stories, evidences, questions and answers with the author of This Thing Called Home, Brooke Sailer. You will not be disappointed! If home is chaos. If home is mess. If home is doubt and overwhelm. If home is defeat and failure. If home is despair, discouragement, and disappointment. Let’s… Rebuild a new framework. Rewrite the narrative. Construct a different layout. Re-set the space. Ponder a different theory. You have choices. You have options. You aren’t as stuck as you think you are, and you are not hopeless. You are just beginning. You have permission to begin or begin again at home. Successful home-making, start to finish woven into real life home order and organizational strategies. It is a hopeful book and podcast for the woman who wants so badly to thrive at home. It’s a story of beginnings for beginners. Every word is brave, bringing possibilities to life straight from the mind of one busy mom. Take a listen and share with your friends! And grab this e-book off of Amazon here.

As a board-certified neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson sees the devastation of depression. Early on, she practiced the most effective treatments and prescribed them for her clients. But when she experienced depression herself, she found that the treatments she had recommended were lacking. Her experience showed her the missing component in treating depression. Join Amy as she chats with Dr. Bengtson about her brand new release, Hope Prevails. This book is written with deep compassion, blending Michelle's training and faith, to offer readers a hope grounded in God's love and grace. She helps readers understand what depression is, how it affects them spiritually, and what, by God's grace, it cannot do. The result is an approach that offers the hope of release, not just the management of symptoms. For those who struggle with depression and those who want to help them, Hope Prevails offers hope for the future. Tune in today and forward to a friend that needs to hear this podcast! Purchase Hope Prevails today on Amazon! 

We interrupt our weekly podcasts to bring a special podcast just for Pregnancy Center Staff & Volunteers, as well as Maternity Home Staff!  Amy has taught workshops at conferences titled "Strengthening Church Relationships" and is now doing a special podcast for you to share with your staff. In this show, you will hear about great topics such as:  • How can centers/orgs benefit from church relationships?  • How can pregnancy centers/orgs strengthen church relationships?  • Which pastor is best to connect with?  • What are bridge building ministries that can help pro-life centers/orgs partner with churches?  • What is Love in a Box?  This is a 45 minute podcast full of helpful information that you can share with your staff and volunteers!   

Hope Mommies™ is a 501(c)3 non-profit Christian organization who sole purpose is to come alongside moms and families who have experienced infant loss, bringing comfort, encouragement, companionship, and hope as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter.  Their vision is to help every family who experiences infant loss find community, grief resources and ultimately the Hope of Christ which is our unfailing anchor. Join Amy as she chats with another AMY - Amy Munoz - the Dallas area Director of Hope Mommies about her personal and moving story of her daughter's life that ended before she had a chance to get to know her. Be inspired and hope-filled as you hear how their is hope even in the midst of seasons of grieving and loss and hear how we can be a friend to a close friend or family member that may experience a similar story.  To check out more about Hope Mommies or to order a Hope Box for a friend, go to www.HopeMommies.org!       

Now is a good time to become yourself, to discover your God-created, God-connected true self. Now is a good time to Think Differently about things that ruled your life. Don’t let the actions of others, experiences of the past, or current circumstances prevent you from living in the peace and power for which you are made. Learn to Live Differently as you connect to the Ever-present God so that you might be the ever intended you! “The drive for freedom is like our appetite, like hunger, unconscious and automatic, like blinking your eyes when someone strikes out at you.” We all desire freedom. But it’s the definition of freedom we all seem to get lost in. The battle is in our attempts to accurately define so that we can effectively pursue this thing we so desire. Join Amy as she chats with her friend Bob Hamp about his book, Think Differently Live Differently. They talk about how it is far too often, our thought processes hold us captive, and therefore, shape our attempts to live free. In other words, we must first think differently before we can really make progress in this journey. Real progress calls for not just new thoughts but new ways to use our minds and new ways to see ourselves and the journey ahead. It is these new thought processes and new perspectives that make this book unlike any other. Grab Bob's book here:http://bobhamp.com/product/think-differently-live-differently-book/ In the first half of this book, you will find a roadmap to changing your eyes and your ears, and as a result changing every other step. Like obtaining a brand new prescription for your corrective lenses, these chapters will bring many things into new focus. With a new way of thinking, the second half of this book then provides the next several steps on the journey. You will find yourself becoming more and more you at every step along the way. If you are ready for real change, in ways you have yet to imagine, dive into the parable that is the skeleton of this journey, and take your first step. “…as he paused to take it all in, he was struck by another thought: he had a choice to make … He had to choose between the familiar reality his mind knew and the unknown truth that resonated in his heart.”  

There have been times in each of our lives where we have felt alone in a large crowd of people. The desire of our hearts are to feel connected and feel like we belong somewhere, but all too often it can be a struggle to find our group of friends where we can just be ourselves.  There are people all around us that are hurting and broken, praying and hoping that someone will stop and notice them. Are we interruptible? Are we so focused on our own agenda that we miss when our brothers and sisters are praying for a friend?  Join Amy Ford for a special broadcast as she interviews her oldest son, Jess Ford who is starting his senior year in high school along with his close friend Abram Deprang who just graduated high school and is soon to start his first year of college at Kings University. Tune in to hear how difficult it is in today's society to not sacrifice your beliefs while finding a place to fit in and belong. You will LOVE this! Share with your friends! Be encouraged to allow the Holy Spirit to interrupt us so that we can help others and be aware when God brings us people that need a friend!   

Whether you are a teen girl that is getting ready to date or a young woman wanting to save sex for marriage, or maybe a young woman facing a painful situation wanting hope for a new day, you will want to listen to this podcast!  Join Amy as she discusses with author and speaker, Jennifer Strickland as they chat about her newest book, 21 Myths Even Good Girls Believe about Sex and share the myths, truths, and practical ways you can enjoy the pursuit of passion and purity.  Jennifer is the founder of U R More Ministries that teaches people their value, identity, and purpose in Christ. For 15 years Jennifer worked as a professional model, but the superficial world of modeling left her disillusioned and lost. While living in Europe, she found Christ, and left modeling in search of a more authentic life. Since then, she has become a dynamic conference speaker and has written several books and Bible studies, helping women of all ages find their true value.  To purchase Jennifer's book, click here and to watch a book trailer, check out her website!

Vulnerability inspires joy and a sense of belonging in our world when we can finally talk about thins that may have been buried for so long. Bringing our stuff out of the darkness and into the light is when Jesus can heal all of those places that need His touch.  Join Amy as she discusses with her friend Irini Fambro about what happens AFTER vulnerability. Being brave enough to show our vulerability isn't the ultimate goal, but it's the beginning of a journey to allow God in to those places. We have to press through the process - layer by layer, where freedom is at the core of the healing. Pushing through for healing and wholeness after we open up allow us to fly!  Take a listen and share with your friends!     

When life gets hard, sometimes we go to different places and things to look for what will fill our hearts - that void that never seems to get filled up. Whether it's food, unhealthy relationships, shopping, medicine or just anything - we are searching for God's joy in all the wrong places but when we just lay all of those down and go to God, He will fill us with so much joy!  Join Amy and her friend Crissy as they chat about how she not only became content with God but He also filled her with a joy that she would never be able to get elsewhere. Listen in and share with your friends! 

Sometimes we can know in our head how much God loves us. We have heard the voices over and over and we know what His word says ... but even then, sometimes we don't KNOW it in our hearts. We haven't received His love and walk fully in knowing we are daughters and sons of a King that loves us so very much.  Join Amy as she talks with Embrace Grace alumni, Ruby Gerena as she shares about her Embrace Grace experience and the journey of getting to know the Lord in more intimate ways. The closer she walked with Him, the bigger she felt the joy, confidence and love that only comes from her heavenly Father.  Tune in today and share with your friends about how God is changing hearts and lives through Embrace Grace! 

The BraveLove organization understands that adoption is not for everyone. Ideally no one wants to separate mother from child. So often the brave act of placing a baby for adoption is viewed in a negative light, when in reality it is a selfless, difficult, and loving act a birth mother can make for her child. They aim to invite and empower women to choose adoption when faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Tune in to the podcast today and listen as Amy Ford sits down with Laura and Leigh of the BraveLove org about how brave and heroic birth moms are for choosing to place their baby with a loving family through adoption. They are on a mission to spark a pro-adoption movement and to change the way the culture thinks about adoption so that it's normalized as a common path for those in unplanned pregnancies. Through the creation and distribution of compelling media and messaging, they aim to show how adoption can be amazing acts of love and bravery.  To check out more of what BraveLove is doing - read more on their website www.BraveLove.org 

In This With You is a nonpolitical nonprofit that builds helpful online resources, conversation, and community for those experiencing crisis pregnancies, those who have chosen abortion in their past, and those who just want to offer practical assistance, grace, and love to their friends in need. Join Amy as she chats with Jake about how they believe you are called and are able to significantly help our friends in need in these situations. In October of 2016, In This With You will then help us start a different conversation, equip us with great online resources, and guide us to cultivate friendships of support so that we can make a difference in the lives of those who really need us. You will love Jake's heart to help these women! Check out the podcast and the website of www.InThisWithYou.org! 

Most of us feel God calling us to something more, something specific that is uniquely ours to offer. When we feel the weight of that calling, we often don’t know what it is or what to do about it. Join Amy as she discusses Identity with Pastor Allan Kelsey, author of ID - Identity Reveals Destiny and discover the unique life mission God has for you—because once you know it, you’ll have the confidence to take the next step toward your destiny. Imagine the sense of purpose that will come with knowing what you’re on this earth to do! If we are all confidently operating in our strengths and gifts along with partnering with God on his destiny He has for us, we can change the world!   

We all have natural weaknesses toward certain behaviors and areas where we need to “break loose” in order to experience freedom in our lives. While we are always responsible for our own decisions and choices that we make, that doesn’t rule out the fact that we are heavily influenced by our family of origin and the environments where we grew up. Tune into the Embrace Grace podcast today as Amy chats with author and pastor, Linda Godsey about her latest book, Origins. You will discover the essential key to your freedom. On this show they discuss how the book presents a well-defined plan on how to break free from generational patterns and see restoration of lives and families. In this show they talk about topics such as such as:  Discovering family baggage How spiritual genetics transmit Breaking generational patterns How to be empowered to succeed and experience the blessing Tune into the podcast, share this with your friends, rate this podcast on itunes and purchase Linda's book, Origins on Amazon today!