Encouragement Cafe

Cancer affects so many and our own Luann began her journey with it in the summer of 2023. Listen and learn how to spot the helpers along the way, including for Luann, her neighbor Judy who is also walking this road. Together, Luann and Judy talk about the providence of God all around us and how you have the power to be encouraging to those around you!

Cancer affects so many and our own Luann began her journey with it in the summer of 2023. Listen and learn how to spot the helpers along the way.

Cancer affects so many and our own Luann began her journey with it in the summer of 2023. Listen and learn how to spot the helpers along the way, including for Luann, her neighbor Judy who is also walking this road. Together, Luann and Judy talk about the providence of God all around us and how you have the power to be encouraging to those around you! This is part 3 of 3.

Cancer affects so many and our own Luann began her journey with it in the summer of 2023. Listen and learn how to spot the helpers along the way, including for Luann, her neighbor Judy who is also walking this road. Together, Luann and Judy talk about the providence of God all around us and how you have the power to be encouraging to those around you! This is part 2 of 3.

Cancer affects so many and our own Luann began her journey with it in the summer of 2023. Listen and learn how to spot the helpers along the way, including for Luann, her neighbor Judy who is also walking this road. Together, Luann and Judy talk about the providence of God all around us and how you have the power to be encouraging to those around you!

March 11, 2022 Speaker: Theresa Mills & Holly Holton What if God takes us to the uncomfortable, the scary, and the painful? Theresa and Holly talk about Holly's unique and powerful testimony of total life transformation and supernatural healing, with encouragement we can all take away.

January 21, 2022 Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Interruptions to our calendar, plans, and life are inevitable, but God often shows up in those interruptions in ways we could never have otherwise orchestrated on our own. Luann and Holly discuss times in the past when, although they didn't like it at first, they were thankful for how blessings have often flowed from the interruptions in their own lives.

April 2, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Allison Harrison The faithfulness of God is on display as Luann and Allison recall personal stories of God showing up in their past and even as Allison faced recent loss.

March 26, 2021 Speaker: Luann Prater & Allison Harrison Finding hope even in the midst of grief, Allison offers key lessons from her story and journey. Luann and Allison talk about the practical and tangible ways to still experience the closeness of Christ during difficult seasons.

February 19, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen It can be hard living an authentic life in an airbrushed, lit-just-right, look-at-my-great-life, selfie-culture. Luann and Rachel talk about trying to be and not just seem.

February 5, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Theresa Mills There are seasons where we simply need the quiet. Luann and Theresa discuss Psalm 46:10 and how we can let God minister to our souls.

January 29, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Not every journey toward faith is typical. Luann and Holly discuss Holly's new book, why she wrote it, and why it matters for those struggling with faith.

January 22, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Are you feeling lost and alone? Luann and Holly share their thoughts and feelings on struggling with unintended alone time.

January 15, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Theresa Mills It's so easy to complain when life doesn't go the way we had hoped. Luann and Theresa look to Daniel as an example to all of us who choose to serve the God of the universe and the people He has placed in our paths.

January 1, 2021 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Theresa Mills Pray and Fast. Luann and Theresa talk about the benefits of fasting in a spiritually productive way.

December 25, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Theresa Mills We don't always recognize when God is working in our lives. Luann and Theresa discuss how God uses each of us in every season.

Are you brave enough to slow down? Luann and Rachel chat about embracing life's slower pace in 2021.

December 11, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Where you put your trust says a lot about your faith. Luann and Rachel look at the fundamentals of trusting in the Lord in all circumstances.

December 4, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Theresa Mills The realities of life can lead us to doubt and fear. Luann and Theresa discuss the complexities of our human frailty and how we can find reassurance by leaning on God's promises.

November 27, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen How are you spending your time? Luann and Rachel talk about finding balance between our personal time and the demands of life.

November 20, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton What are you running toward? Luann and Holly discuss the importance of being cheered on and the power of cheering for others as we run the race of life.

November 13, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Theresa Mills Are you listening to others with intent? Luann and Theresa talk about the art of being a good listener.

November 6, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Theresa Mills We are all one click away from creating drama. Luann and Theresa discuss the spiritual dangers of online negativity and how God's Word can provide the connection we need.

October 30, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton We all have our crazy moments. Luann and Holly share their thoughts on mental fatigue and how to cope with life's little stressors.

October 23, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Life is full of lessons. But sometimes life moves so fast, and gets so complicated, it's hard to absorb and remember them. Luann talks with Rachel about how to keep perspective and remember.

October 16, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Bad news can lead to fear. Luann and Holly discuss letting go of fear and running toward the arms of God.

October 9, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Theresa Mills God uses everything… but what does that mean? Luann and Theresa talk about God's faithfulness in the storm and why you can trust in Him.

October 2, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Respect… what does it mean to you? Luann and Rachel discuss what the Bible says about respect and being respectful.

September 25, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Life is a gift, but it's often a far cry from normal. Luann and Holly discuss the importance of resting in God's care no matter what life throws our way.

September 11, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Crisis fatigue is a real thing and we're all susceptible to burnout. Luann and Rachel share several tips for how to handle life when you feel you're hitting a wall.

September 4, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen It's time… are you ready to make your list? Luann and Rachel talk about the power of encouraging others, especially those who have made a positive impact on your life.

August 28, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Debbie Lamm A lot of good can happen in 300 days. Luann sits down with author Debbie Lamm to discuss the power of recognizing all the good we so often overlook. Debbie’s book “300 Days: Out of the Dark Night Into Life” is available on Amazon.

August 21, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Do you need an escape from 2020? Luann and Holly talk about the joys of listing the good in our lives, even when times are tough.

August 7, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Do you have a green thumb? Rachel and Luann talk about all the spiritual lessons that come from watching things grow.

July 31, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen What's the thing you want to change or the thing God's nudged you to do that you don't think is possible? Luann and Rachel discuss the one thing change always requires.

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July 17, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Social distancing got you down? Craving some normalcy? Trouble sleeping? Rachel and Luann seek sanity while living life in "quarantine."

July 10, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Maria Drayton How well do you truly know Him? Luann sits down with special guest and author Maria Drayton to discuss her inspirational book, "To Know Him" available at https://www.mariadrayton.com/books.

June 26, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Tired? Fed up? Worn out? Luann and Holly find inspiration in the Book of James.

June 19, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Doesn't God promise not to let too many hard things hit us at once? Luann and Rachel discuss coping strategies for when life's problems are piling up.

June 12, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Are life's hardships bringing you down? Luann and Holly discuss the importance of checking our thinking and reflecting Christ's light when times are tough.

May 29, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Going Over The Hill - Is 50 the new 40? Luann and Rachel discuss crow's feet, the spaghetti box, making peace with your age, and living a full life.

May 22, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Nobody's perfect, so why do we try so hard to pretend otherwise? Luann and Holly explore the self-destructive behavior of seeking perfection in a less than perfect world.

May 15, 2020 - Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Sometimes life doesn't go to plan. Luann and Rachel discuss how to embrace and respond to the failures that come our way.

May 8, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen The best teams and organizations are a collection of people who have very different personalities and gifts. Luann and Rachel discuss the importance of embracing what makes each of us uniquely different.

May 1, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen We've all done dumb things with our money. Remember that hot-dog maker/retro dress/page-boy hat/etc. you bought? We do, too. Luann and Rachel talk about spending, saving and sharing wisely.

April 24, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton The voices of our children can be raw and unfiltered to the point of leveling us emotionally. Luann and Holly look at the importance of listening to those we love when they seek to speak truth into our lives.

April 17, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen There are two competing sayings: "Many hands make light work," and "If you want something done right, do it yourself." Luann and Rachel realize both are sometimes true, as they discuss how God calls us to work together in community.

April 10, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen Can You Hear Me Now? Adventures in Miscommunication - laugh with Luann and Rachel over some funny miscommunications and learn why listening carefully is so hard to do, yet such an important skill.

April 3, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Rachel Olsen We all try to project that perfect image from time to time. Luann and Rachel talk and laugh about how we sometimes get it wrong… and why it's okay.

March 27, 2020 Speaker: Luann Prater & Holly Holton Chances are your world is a bit upside down right now. Luann and Holly discuss how the little things in life can make all the difference in your relationship with God and others.