Splash with Shelene Bryan

They say when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But what happens when life doesn't just give you lemons but hurls them at you so fast and hard, you can barely hold them let alone transform them into something good? This week we have Tay Dome, founder of “Lemons by Tay,” who discusses her newly formed foundation that helps provide mental health resources to the community and teaches us how to handle those hurdling lemons of life.  Listen to her moving story and join us in learning how we can better help ourselves and the ones we love! 

We have honorary Splash/Full House family with us today. Pull a chair up and listen as we interview (or really just gab and have fun) with the incredible Caitlin Stamos, who talks to us about she and John's serious Disney memorabilia obsession, her big ask, and how giving back helps both our community and us. Get ready to laugh and extend a hand to your neighbor in this week's episode!

This week we have a very special guest. We welcome Tyler Russell, author and multi-faceted creative, whose collaboration with his mother, THE Karen Kingsbury, on the Baxter Family Children books, is a Splash family favorite. Join us as we talk to Tyler about his life and all the new things on the horizon for him and the beloved Baxters!

Time is of the essence-or so “they” say but, what does God say? This week, we have Bridgette Cameron-Ridenhour in the studio to talk to us about her life's journey and learning the importance of remembering that while we may have bad timing, God does not. If you've ever felt over-looked or forgotten, this is your episode because we're here to tell you that HE doesn't forget us and he's here for all of us all the time; we just need to remember to trust that HE does. 

Shelene is getting ready to hit the road again to speak. She's talking this week about how, in her effort to get together what she wants to focus on, has been tested by God lately and his message to her of “Keep your eyes on things to come”. Shelene and Barbara talk about Malachi, gratitude, and the richness that we all have and often take for granted. She also brings us all an update on Omega, the woman she sponsors through her Skip1.org foundation and encourages us all to keep our word to God and “bring the whole tithe.”

Feeling a little low on motivation this week? Well, we have one inspiring woman on this week that will give you a pep in your step! From bestselling author of over 17 books, to speaker, Bible teacher, wife and mother, Jennifer Rothschild is here to share her life's journey and her relationship with God. From her struggles with becoming blind by 15 to her many accomplishments, her faith has been at the epicenter of everything she's done and she's here to inspire us all with how she's done it. Pull up a chair and get ready to be infused with inspiration!  

Calling all dog lovers! Calling all dog lovers! For those of you followers of Christ who are also dog enthusiasts, this is THE episode for you! We have Cindy Anderson in-house who discusses her book “My Walks With Remi,” a book of devotions that was inspired by her background in art, French culture, and her walks with her Portuguese Water dog, Remi. Join us as we listen to the fun, unique way that she's grown closer to God while also practicing gratitude for her furry friend.

The Bible says, "run the race," and this week's guest is literally running that race-the political race that is. Our nation is on fire and Heidi St. John, congresswoman hopeful, is here and ready to "do" for God and change that. Now, more than ever, we need men and women who love God to be part of the leadership that is our government and our country and who better than a woman who understands HIS word? Sit down with us as Heidi outlines her mission to get this country back on track, how crazy the journey has been thus far and what people have to look forward to. 

We're here in the new year and for those that know us, ya'll know we don't do new year's resolutions but we DO do words. This week's focus (and guest) leans into the word we've chosen for the year: Hope. Katharine Wolf, author and all-around inspiration is in the house to talk about her definition of hope and how with HIS help, we can keep on smiling through even through the darkest of times.

Brooke Bryan (that's right, she's related!), is with us today to talk about the unique Christmas gifts of Christmas past and how to problem solve the best Christmas gifts for mom when you're a college kid on a budget who can't afford to buy her a Range Rover. Spoiler Alert: She found the solution in Ephesians, a pineapple and the beauty of words.

Everyone's favorite Godmother, Lisa Bevere, is in house talking about how she found herself in the most important role of all: exactly where God wanted her. Lisa talks about being rescued from the mess she had made of her life, meeting her husband, and how God set her on a path to helping so many others. Lean in folks; Lisa discusses Messenger International, a program she developed with her husband , that evolved into books, public speaking and so much more. She's inspirational, she's funny, she's wise. Join us in the Splash zone with Lisa Bevere this week for an eye-opening episode!

Join us as we talk to one of our favorite wise Christian leaders, Michelle Hiepler. An accomplished lawyer, advisor, board member, friend, wife and mom, Michelle joins Shelene and Barbara in the splash zone and dives into a fascinating discussion about womanly wisdom and God centered education.  The ladies talk about how they work to keep the word of God close to education and the home (hint: the answer lies in leading by example).

Keep on keeping on…that's the theme for this week's episode when we have a warrior of her own back in the studio! That's right, Jessica Warrior is BACK for a part 2 and excited to update us on the status of her amazing body transformation. Plus, she has some special news she wants to share with all of us! Sit with us and discuss how we're reminded that discipline and “pushing through“ gets us closer to God and ourselves.

Thanksgiving is, of course, about giving thanks! However, we're diving deeper into what that means in this episode. When we think of Thanksgiving, gratitude and the cross-sometimes we miss the mark. So we're diving into Luke 17:11 to reflect on all the things HE's done for us that sometimes we don't readily acknowledge. We also have a special SURPRISE for all of you! Tune in for this episode where giving, gratitude and joy are at the center.

Rachel Chan Clark is back in the studio and asking ALL of us...What did you do today that freaks you out? Because if the answer is "nothing," you may not be relying on God! Rachel is detailing her own incredible journey to Hong Kong (and the labor spa!) and back while encouraging all of us to live out your faith! Get ready to talk about trusting God even when he's testing you to your wit's end and how obedience to Him is the safest thing we can do no matter what we face. We're having laughs along the way and learning some remarkable things! Join us in this truly inspiring conversation.

Kenzie Mae-a name fit for Nashville…This “California Country Girl,” who describes herself as a singer/songwriter, blessed Barbara with the kindest sort of commemoration for her sister's memorial; she wrote a song about her. Told she would be deaf by the time she was a teen, this up-and-coming singer now belts out her own original tunes, hoping to touch people from all walks of life with her music. Kenzie is in-studio to talk about her life, her career and where she's headed next. 

He came in a car: Karen Kingsbury, best selling author, speaker and producer is in the house and not just catching up with her favorite pals, Shelene and Barbara, but delighting the Splash zone with the first date that led her to the Lord (hint: he came in a car), how she dealt with the challenges of being a film producer while simultaneously writing a series on a napkin, and all the crazy, funny, amazing things in between!   

This week, we have the book of Deuteronomy in the house as well as an incredibly inspirational woman who illustrates that God did create our body as a temple that we must work to protect. We have Jessica Warrior, “the warrior for health” but also, the warrior for the Lord, talk about how she lost 200lbs naturally with sheer dedication and discipline proving that God doesn't just transform our souls but our bodies also! Listen to her story about how she took covid lemons and turned them into goal setting-lemonade.

Many know her as her mother's daughter, but this talented actress is more than just DJ tanner's daughter! Natasha is here to talk to us about her new movie, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, her life as a social media influencer, what it means to be a “yes” girl for God and what it's like to grow up in the crazy, fun family that is the Bure's.

This topic packed such a punch that we're back with a part two! Join us as we further explore what the Bible says about standing firm with the “3 r's: Rescued, redeemed and ready,” as we venture back to Corinthians and Jericho.  

What's in a name? Find out how within Christ, you have a new name. Shelene and Barbara use this episode to talk about how they're keeping their souls hydrated in crazy times and here's a Hint: It can be found in Jericho. 

This week we don't just metaphorically jump into the splash zone, we literally do! Amanda Longan just finished representing our Red, white and blue, in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and is back to talk about how surreal it was to participate in the games, the very real struggles of being a competitive athlete and how she used the games as a platform to honor Afghani women. We also check in to see what's up next for her (hint, Paris 2024 is in the cards).

Listeners, listen up! Just GO! Go to Rwanda! Yes, you heard us right. And if you catch this week's episode, you will understand why we say this. Tune in to learn how Rwanda and Skiptember go together as we speak to Susan Holleran who brings up all things God, Hope Haven (the foundation that works with Shelene's Skip1.org) and how YOU all can help make others' lives better this month. Sit with us as we go through Susan's very moving story about how God called her to Rwanda and inspired her to help both Rwandans and Americans grow and learn!

Ahhhh…the smell of apples, pumpkin spiced lattes and the vision of back to school sales-it's that time of year again! Fall is on her way and she's skipping to reach us with Skiptember! That's right, folks- we're dedicating this episode (and this month) to one of our favorite foundations and one of our favorite stories! Shelene delights us with the retelling of how her foundation, Skip.org came to be. Join us and learn more about Skip.org's important mission and how YOU can skip with joy in your day to make an even bigger difference!

It's Season 5 and we're back! Barbara opens this season by baring her soul and answers the question we hear most on the road… When is SPLASH coming back? Well, we're back Splash family and ready to give you a little love, laughter and encouragement to rehydrate your soul.   This episode, we have 3 questions we want to ask you all…1. Who's your baseline buddy? And no, we're not talking baseball. 2. How long has it been since you have taken your spiritual pulse? 3. What happens when life hits you like a tidal wave?  We explore answers to these questions and are validated that when you feel like you're being hit from all sides, sometimes all you can do is: breathe, get a tan, have compassion, and believe in the power of prayer. Join us in the splash zone as season 5 starts now!

We’reeeee back! Whoo-wee, so much has happened in the world lately and we’re bringing back the love and joy in our “check-in” episode to take a baseline of our souls. Join us!

Who says you can’t change your path in life?! With God's help and direction, we can accomplish whatever we feel guided to! Nowhere is this truer than when setting new goals. As we all know, Shelene’s word of the year is health-in every way. This week, Shelene is keeping it real in the way she always does to discuss learning from others and how to stay on the path to health and wellness when the bread basket is staring you in the face. With the help of this week’s guest, Maria Amato, MS, RD, CEDRD, the ladies discuss what it means to make lasting changes and where to start. Hint: it’s not a “one size fits all” answer but good thing Maria has plenty of solutions up her sleeve to help us all stay on our chosen path to achieve our individual goals!

Overwhelmed? Overworked? Confused? No, we’re not just talking about the heat and your day job. We’re talking about Bible education for you and your family! In these crazy times, many families have been tasked with now being the sole educators for their childrens’ spiritual teachings and are finding themselves in over their head! Don’t worry, if you’re one of these, you’re not alone. Enter….Kristie Christie! A Jesus-loving educator who has revolutionized how to teach the major gospels and bring them back to a fun, interactive, experiential process for the entire family! Learn more about ReVibrant kids-the new, BIG thing in Bible education on this week’s episode. We promise, it’ll be fun for everyone!

God’s plan doesn’t always come with clear road signs or GPS, just ask Joshua, Gideon or Abraham but it is during these times especially that having faith in HIS plan will provide you the inner peace you need. This week’s guest is our very own Ashley Ulmer who discusses how her faith grew in the Lord when faced with incredibly difficult news upon giving birth to her son, August. With a very happy ending to this story, it’s a reminder that when you’re speaking about God, having blind faith isn’t blind but enlightened faith.

She's most recognized as everyone's favorite perky and upbeat next door neighbor BUT Andrea Barber (aka Kimmy Gibbler of Full House), has lived a life of more than just pining after "Uncle Jessie." Now with kids, marathons to run and a love of In N Out burger, Andrea shares her new book with us, Full Circle, and opens up about the trials and tribulations of life post-Full House and being a single mom.

Deborah, Sarah, Esther, Miriam....not just women of the Bible but STRONG women. Strong leaders start with strong mentors and good role modeling-it takes a village. No one knows this better than Jo Saxton, author of Ready to Rise, she's here to discuss women as leaders and how we can learn to step into our own with God's help. This is the year of the woman! Let’s start helping each other and encourage each other to be the wise, wonderful leaders God already knows we are!

Seems we all have settled into a routine by now including how to get our daily needs met in this new normal of Covid but what about our spiritual nourishment? Perhaps even more important, how do we ensure our children’s spiritual nourishment? Dave Phillips seems to have figured it out! Take a moment with us this week to learn about what he and his organization, Children’s Hunger Fund, are doing to help YOUR kids as well as the rest of the world’s children during this time.  

Ever heard that quote “Don’t let the past define you?” It’s a great one but, our guest this week, Kasey Van Norman, is challenging that notion in the greatest of ways and showing that our pasts can catapult us to where God really wants us to be. A counselor and author, she works to show everyone that NOTHING in our pasts is wasted on our journey to being who HE wants us to be and understanding true unconditional love.

This week we have the amazing Brooke Bryan back on the podcast with us, and we're discussing Covid-19, Social distancing, and resetting the rhythm of our lives. We no longer have an excuse not to “draw near” to God as it talks about in John 15. God is giving us every opportunity to reset our life rhythms to prioritize what needs to be prioritized  

From Hollywood to the Holy Mountain, Rochelle Hansen is here to share her journey from the world of the rich and the famous to a world far from it and how that shift in her life brought her closer to God, her purpose and the world of adoption and foster care.

Are you ready to have your boat rocked?! We are about to have a serious TRUTH sesh here on SPLASH this week. How many of us have struggled with weight and what it means to be truly healthy? I’ll bet every single one of us! We have Janet Seghi here this week to kick us in the face with what spiritual health has to do with our total and complete health. We can’t wait to share this powerful and touching story with you filled with the fun and flair that only our gals, Shelene and Barbara, can bring! So sit down with your leggings, your tea and get ready to work your mind out!

What do you do when God calls for you to go somewhere everyone else warns you shouldn't? Well, YOU GO! And no one knows this better than Rachel Chan Clark. She's here for episode 41 to talk about a brave new journey she's about to embark on with her family and discuss what happens when HE calls for your service. So before you listen to this week's episode, make sure your phone is charged, your ears clean and your arms open and ready to hear THE call!

What do Ryan Gosling, Tom Hanks and Elsa from Frozen all have in common? They've all made large declarations of everlasting love on the silver screen! BUT...what does everlasting love really mean? What does it look like? Listen as the ladies discuss this important topic and share the very real everlasting love story of  Pops and Kay.  

Joining us in the splash zone is our friend Kristie Beitz Senior Associate Athletics Director - Academic Affairs for Liberty University! Kristie Splashes her community with the love of Jesus by welcoming interruptions. Students, staff and families know that Kristie's door, cell phone, home is ALWAYS open to you. This episode makes you look in the mirror and ask…Do you welcome interruptions in the name of Jesus? The ladies and Kristie talk about showing hospitality and charging the Storm. You do not want to miss this life giving episode!

We kick off a new decade and Splash Season 4 with Shelene and Barbara talking about the importance of eliminating hurry as you lay out your vision for the next decade and beyond.

Shelene and Barbara discuss Christmas traditions, what the true meaning of Christmas means to them, and how we can put Jesus back into our Holiday.

Shelene and Barbara talk with Barbara's son Kirk Cameron. Kirk is a two-time Golden Globe nominee and was a teenage heartthrob in the late 80's. He has starred in a series of successful movies and TV shows and has been an advocate of family values for many years. Kirk and his wife Chelsea Noble have six children and have strived to become the kind of people they want their children to become. Kirk joins us in the #SplashZone for this heartfelt conversation about raising children of integrity and parenting by example.  

LaTonya Pinkard, better known as Ms. P on Netflix’s Last Chance U, joins us in the Splash Zone! Ms. P is an educator, certified life coach and inspirational speaker and someone who splashes compassion and encouragement in the lives of every person she interacts with. She shares some amazing stories about the real young men featured in the Netflix series and what keeps her and her ministry going. #GoDo and join us in the Splash Zone with Ms. P. 

Kelly Asbell was on Season 2 of Splash and she's back to Splash you big time! She was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when she was a young girl and has lived a life that can only be described as miraculous. From the birth of her twins, to her recent lung transplant, Kelly will Splash you throughout this entire episode!

Shelene and Barbara talk about Thanksgiving Day traditions and Shelene's Thankful Dinners. The ladies discuss throughout seasons of life how traditions don't stick, how being adaptable is a good thing, and how to deal with these changes. How we can Splash our friends and family with the love of Jesus - there is always room at the table!

Melissa Fleming is a mother of five and has been married to her husband Jason for 18 years. She’s also Barbara Cameron’s daughter. Melissa joins us in the #SplashZone to splash wisdom, experience and encouragement about raising and home educating her five children while living a life that’s glorifying to God.

"What happened to your leg?" is a question that Mandy Young is asked everyday. But there's no easy answer. Mandy lives a life that most would not choose to live. From staying months at a time in hospitals, to more than 30 years of medical research, to being diagnosed as the only person in the world that has her exact genetic defect (IRAK4). And while her life has been a roller coaster ride of ups and downs, she wouldn’t change a single day. Mandy joins us in the #SplashZone to talk about her life and where she finds joy in hopes of helping others overcome obstacles they may be facing and to inspire hope through the love of Jesus.

Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, better known as Plumb, is a Christian songwriter, recording artist, performer and author. She joins us in the #SplashZone to talk about her marriage to Jeremy Lee, their children and what it means to be focused on God even during the difficult seasons of our lives.

Shelene and Barbara welcome their friend, Laurie Steinfeld, to the Splash Zone. Laurie is an incredible artist and successful entrepreneur. She and her company, The Original Wall Stamp, have been featured on HSN and Home & Family. Laurie speaks truth about obedience and the Holy Spirit. On this episode, we discuss how taking one step can make all of the difference in following God’s calling in our lives.