iRefresh Podcast

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you!What would it feel like to realize that no matter what you did in life, your Heavenly Father is in pursuit of you, to forgive and love you towards a close relationship with him? In Sarah & Isabell Bowling's latest book release, they offer a fresh new perspective to the Prodigal Son parable.To buy your copy of their books and connect with Sarah and Isabell, go to: marilyandsarah.org You can purchase their book at their website or amazon, Barnes and Noble, christianbook.com

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you!In Part 2 of Episode 131, Brittany explores what she calls the Power of Habit which she recommends be utilized during a season of waiting. Brittany explains the power you gain from a healthy routine and how this can lead to a fruitful life.

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you!Brittany Kelley, member of iRefresh Ministries, makes an appearance on the iRefresh podcast and offers insight on the importance of being intentional in what she calls her "Waiting Season". Brittany provides advice on how to navigate this season, which she believes is essential for spiritual and personal growth.

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you!Ceitci Demirkova came from Bulgaria as a teenager and experienced how God helped her overcome impossible obstacles. Her story will inspire you to see difficulties from a fresh new perspective to learn and grow from.

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Been in the ministry for awhile and burned out? Not enough resources, pay or affirmations that you are doing what God called you to? There's hope through a newer ministry targeted at small to medium size churches and ministry that have limited resources to equip you fully. Gail Marten and her husband, Gary are focusing on you to help provide encouragement from that tough place. This is a good episode to share with those you know in ministry to provide a resource for help!! 

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Do you wander how God speaks to you? Is it confusing and make you walk away in confusion? Sarah shares life stories and Scriptures on how God speaks to us every day. 

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you!Alexandra Boylan is a film maker and screen writer of family-friendly movies with a message of faith for all ages. Listen to the stories behind she and her sister, Andrea, coming together to create books, curriculum and more to go with the movies that make an impact for eternity! 

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you!Elana's story of a childhood brain injury that pushed her to a dangerous world of thinking that she was 'not enough', not worthy or capable, God guided her to His truth of her purpose and identity that transformed her life to where she is helping others out of experiences. Hear what is possible with the HOPE of Elana's story! 

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! In a time where we can easily become fearful, retired Major Carole Newell describes how we can be confident in God's protection. She leads us through Scriptures on God's divine answers for every problem including how to hear from the Holy Spirit. 

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! We all experience trauma at some point in our life. What do we do with it? Ignore it and move on to 'make it' for the sake of loved ones that may be counting on you? Sarah and Isabell Bowling team up to design a creative way to begin a journey of healing through their different styles of writing that leaves the reader with thoughts to help heal as well as view ourselves in the role we might take to help others in their healing journey. This is a MUST READ BOOK and podcast!! 

Alexandra Boylan shares her journey as an actress and how the challenges turned her towards writing and producing films. She finds the strength and courage to do practically every aspect of film making out of her passion and calling in life.  Alexandra is full of life and inspiration to anyone interested in the film industry.

Myesha shares her inspirational journey from being a school teacher to an equity coach, guided by her faith and a deep sense of purpose. She integrates biblical principles into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion issues through stories, biblical insights, and practical advice. She illustrates the transformative power of embracing Jesus in conversations about equity,  empowering viewers to foster change, guided by love, authenticity, and a commitment to honoring God through fair treatment of all. Discover how Myesha's message of unity, rooted in scripture, brings hope, healing, and positive change to communities. She travels to groups and events in order to help people from business to the church discover unity and restoration. Myesha's first children's book, “Together We Stand”, purchase a copy for yourself and your schools at her website:Equity Lens Consultantswww.equitylensconsultant.com

We can be overwhelmed by the distractions of life and divert our attention to the One who can sustain us, restore us and refresh us in our mind set on life. Angela Hurley-Smith an Brandy Williams give practical and helpful tips to regaining that quality time with God to help us flourish in the gardens of our life.

Staci McKee takes us through her journey to truly understanding God and explains how here perception of him changed as her relationship to him grew deeper.

In this testimonial, Kaitlyn sheds light on her relationship with Christ and highlights the power that prayer has had on her.

Brandy Williams shares with us her testimony, in which she talks about the hardships she had endured as a young adult and how the events ultimately led her back to having a relationship with Christ.

Holidays and events can be stressful in and of themselves, but when family gets together, there's years of potentially built-up tensions that could explode at any moment. Dr. Cindy Palen offers steps to take to voice lovingly one's feelings as we learn to change our tone. Dr. Palen, MA, LAC, NCC is a Licensed Associate Counselor and a Board Certified Counselor.

God is not finished with you! Even in the midst of your doubts and insecurity, God still wants to use you! Be encouraged by Sarah's story of receiving VISION from God out of a place of pain. We are praying for you!Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here:www.irefresh.net

Does the noise of the world seem to be overwhelming? Do you find an intense pressure weighing on you? Angie shares how God is still with you and He speaks a BETTER word over you! We are praying for you!Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here:www.irefresh.net

It was such a pleasure to have Danny and Carrie back on the podcast for another episode! In this one, they challenge us to keep using our gifts and talents for God even during the HARD times. We pray this podcast encourages you to keep following the leading of Christ in your life!Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here:www.irefresh.net

In this episode, Sheryl delivers a timely message about the power of dreaming. There are 14 different dreams in the Bible and each one holds significance for God's communication to His people. Sit back and enjoy an encouraging message all about DREAMS!Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here:www.irefresh.net

Dr. Sherri Thomas gives insight on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and specific tips on how to adjust your diet in a practical way.  Check website for detailed list over the categories that are essential for your well-being.Episode 112Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here:www.irefresh.net

Why change your life style when it comes to nutrition? Dr. Sherri Thomas discusses the process of what our body does when we eat more of the nutritionally deficient foods over fruits and vegetables. She breaks it down in a short explanation on biochemistry to help us realize the value of foods helping not only are hunger, but promoting health over a life time with quality of life as a bonus throughout the years.

Have you grown up around the church and yet struggled to have a personalized relationship with Jesus? Angie Hawkins shares her story and lessons learned when she surrendered to God and allowed Him to have access to her heart. She is passionate to share the love of Jesus she personally experienced and encourage you to call out to God and watch what He does. Episode 110

On this episode, Sheryl talks with Sarah Wehrli about lessons Sarah has learned from the struggles she has faced in life and how God has helped her through them. They talk through the different points of Sarah's recent book and remind us to never forget that God is working in every season, good or bad.  Episode 109.To pick up Sarah's book, visit youweremadetoflourish.comLearn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here:www.irefresh.net

What holds the HIGHEST value in YOUR life? In this episode, Danny and Carrie challenge us to remember what the important things in life, such as family, celebration, and of course, Jesus. We pray this podcast reminds you to stay let go of the unimportant and stay committed to focusing on WHAT MATTERS MOST.To purchase What Matters Most visit, dannykittinger.comLearn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here:www.irefresh.net

Remember God's faithfulness in the past to bring victory so you can press through now when you are in a dry and weary season.  Feel like giving up? Stop! Listen! Find hope in Sheryl's message.Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here:www.irefresh.net

On this episode Sheryl and Tim talk to dear friends from India, Rose and James. They talk about how the Church is doing in India and address the Hinduism that is foundational to the practice of Yoga. We pray this podcast encourages you to see the importance of the postures we take and the things we meditate on. Let's set our mind on things above!Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here:www.irefresh.net

What happens when you disagree with someone but you know you're called to love? On this episode, Julie and Veronica talk about keeping the Gospel first and foremost above our own opinions and ideas. They encourage us to keep grounded in the Word so that God's Voice remains the loudest above all other noise.Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here:www.irefresh.net

In this episode, Julie shares her story of walking with her mother through Alzheimers. How can we let God into these difficult seasons of our life? She encourages us to trust in The Lord and let the Holy Spirit work in the situation. We pray you are pushed to lean into Christ when you face tough circumstances and let Him show you how He is still working in your life.Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here:www.irefresh.net

On this Episode, we talk about the ways we have dealt with anxiety in our lives. We address ways in which we have learned to live out the truth of Philippians 4:6, "to be anxious about nothing" and instead choose to bring our requests to the Lord. We are so excited for you to hear this conversation!Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here:www.irefresh.net

We each are faced with the possibility of anxiety from life's unplanned circumstances, but what can we do to change the storyline and decelerate the affects of anxiety and find ideas to help bring peace in the midst of circumstances. Listen to iRefresh' prayer team panel including experts who offer suggestions to bring victory. 

On this episode, Sheryl, Laura and Veronica talk about the misconceptions and problems we face surrounding prayer, especially in community. But they also encourage us to see the positives of praying with others and how much strength and peace comes from it!Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here:www.irefresh.net

Over the past few years, we have interviewed incredible women of God who have been gracious to be authentic to tell their stories to help each of us be encouraged to never quit, keep pressing forward, pursue your dreams, stand strong in the power of the Lord and watch the hand of God come through to answer your prayers! We highlight 10 of those women here - you can hear their segments on time frames shown below:1 - Episode 37 Isabell Bowling - Living with Epilepsy as a Teen2 - Episode 18 Hannah Waters and Kasey Price - Dealing with Loneliness 3 - Episode 80 Jere and Amber Marie - How they started the Amber Marie & Co. Store4 - Episode 7 Roberta Pepin - Mother of 10 Children and her Legacy5 - Episode 15 Cari Lyons - Living with the Pain of Lyme Disease6 - Episode 36 Kelly Martin - Fostering and Adopting as a Single Parent7 - Episode 29 Monette Matadi - Overcoming by Losing 150 lbs by Holy Spirit's Help 8 - Episode 3 Lori Voth - Overcoming Addiction that Affected a Christian Family9 - Episode 37 Brenda Black - Knowing our Identity in Christ10 - Episode 32 Deana Spyres, Carrie Kittinger, Patty Gerstenberger - How to Forgive

How can we help the community of children with special needs? Maggie Bond interviews Molly Ziriax to talk about programs and ideas to help rally us as believers to walk alongside families who welcome our support. Molly provides an understanding of what families walk through and how to best support them. May we challenge you to listen prayerfully and consider how one idea could be initiated in your church or community.  

Do you find it easy or a challenge to recognize and receive the love from God? Debbie Barker shows us through Scriptures of the revelation of knowing God personally in a way where you can understand and take in the blessing of God's love to yourself. Once you receive His love, you can learn to love yourself and then love others as God designed us to do.

In this podcast, Sheryl and Kasey talk about how they personally walk out their own prayer lives. Be encouraged by their stories and how they sought to keep God at the center even in the busy seasons of life.

In this episode, Lisa and Bridgette talk about healing that comes through Christian community. Be encouraged and challenged to pray and stand strong with those in your own circle!

In this episode, Anjanette and Brenda address one of the most common topics in today's culture, Identity. While the world says to look INWARD, they instead contend that we are called to look UPWARD. Listen in and see how you can apply this principle into your own life today!

Have you ever felt purposeless after tragedy or failure? Have you ever felt like you have messed up too much to be used by God? In this podcast, Angie, Jackie & Debbie address those questions as they talk through their own personal testimonies. See how God reminded Angie and Jackie of their purpose in Him and the power of His Grace.

What do you do when your heart is broken by injustice in the world? Have you ever wondered if it was too much to carry? Hear how Brittany responded when God called her to go and make a change in the foster care system both here and abroad.For more information on the Tulsa Girls' Home, click here: https://www.tulsagirlshome.orgFor more information on Project Orphans, click here: https://www.projectorphans.org

What do boundaries mean to you? Is it a challenge or one you've found victory in? Listen to friends (Host Staci McKee with Mardelle Thomas and Jennifer Welch) explore the definition and what it looks like in practical life experiences with relationships. 

Lisa Bain will challenge and inspire you by how she found her purpose even in the darkest places. She saw God use every broken place to redefine her for a higher purpose and heal her in the process. She's non-stop reaching out to hurting people with her ministry to make an impact. Listen, share and see how God causes you to respond!For more information on Lisa's ministry, visit lisabain.com

There's a struggle in the times of surrender and brokenness, wondering where is God, what is He doing? And yet those have been powerful times of beautiful encounters with the Lord where He just shows up in a way that you won't forget. Listen to Sam Mow testify of the benefits of surrendering and sacrificing as she trusts God.Connect with Sam Mow as a Worship Leader, Song Writer, Home Design and Renovation Expert at: http://www.danielandsammow.com as well as Facebook and Instagram.

"Feelings are manifestations or attributes of what you've been thinking on, so your feelings are in direct relationship to what your previous thoughts have been."  So do begin to change those thoughts to produce positive, healthy feelings? Debbie Barker leads us in depth to find hope and a well-balanced life of living in our God-given purpose over fear and anxiety!

How do we change the course of our lives where fear and anxiety try to take hold of our thoughts and actions?! Debbie Barker takes us through God's Word with truths to bring hope and peace! Hear more from Debbie Barker at: www.barkerministries.org

How to take the pain of trauma and let hope arise, turning them around as a purpose to help others who experienced similar traumas leading to abuse and addictions. The "Light of Hope" non-profit was birthed out of a desire to help support others rebuild their lives and teach new habits and skills to thrive in Christ. Learn more at: www.lightofhopeinc.org and connect them to your local school to provide knowledge-based education on the effects and impact of various drugs. (learn more about the L.E.A.D. program).

Jody Davis runs a multi-generational business with great success today, however, it wasn't easy. Facing divorce with two toddlers, taking over Accent Moving Storage & Logistics and asked to expand the business at a young age, discover how she gets through the hard times and makes a positive impact. Laura Watson hosts this episode!

Julie Wilson describes how God took her through long term, difficult circumstances, teaching her how to walk with God daily for everything she needed when faced with bad doctor reports for her baby and mother. Discover how to trust God and find His comfort as well as help reach others.

How do you feel about yourself? We can have great moments, but then we can struggle in seasons or events tend to wipe us out. In the midst of your journey, remember that YOU MATTER.  Deana Spyres, our host, talks with Trisha Glover.

It's important to be intentional to find and connect with your community. Family is community. If you were not blessed to have a solid, biological family, seek after your "Chosen Family" that mutually supports each other in all seasons of life.