Tricia Goyer

About The After Party of the Empty NestThe empty nest can be one of the toughest parts of parenting. It's a holy, hard giving-back, a sacred release of our children into God's care and their next chapter. But you, too, have a new chapter, and you can find peace as you transition from mom to empty nest mom and rediscover that mom is not your only name.Have you asked yourself:• Who am I now?• What is my purpose now that my children are gone?• What gifts and talents do I have to offer?• What should my priorities be?• How do I become something more than “Mom?”You're not alone, mama. Among the tears and apprehension of this brand-new season or the joy and celebration that you finally have your house back, you can find a new purpose as one mothering era ends and another begins. You'll discover your life is more than carpooling, laundry, and cries of “Where are my shoes?” And you'll find freedom to act on the dreams you deferred while handling the responsibilities of raising your children.There is a second act, a future with your name on it, different from your children's but filled with hope and surprises you cannot begin to imagine…if you plan for it, believe in it, and, with the Lord's help, walk fearlessly into it.You are cordially invited to the After Party…because Mom is not your only name.Purchase a copy of The After Party of the Empty Nest here.Connect with Kate Battistelliwebsite | Facebook | Instagram | XKate Battistelli is the author of The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom is Not Your Only Name, the bestseller, The God Dare: Will You Choose to Believe the Impossible, and Growing Great Kids: Partner with God to Cultivate His Purpose in Your Child's Life. She is a contributing writer to the (in)courage Bible for Women and The Spirit-Led Woman's Bible, and her writing has appeared in Guideposts, The Joyful Life magazine, The Better Mom, Mici magazine, and more. She is one-third of the popular Mom to Mom Podcast. In addition, she is an honoree with She LeadsTennessee.As a young actress in New York City, Kate had a life-changing experience, going from understudy to starring as Anna in the Broadway National Tour of The King and I opposite Yul Brynner for more than 1,000 performances. Kate and her husband laid down their careers in the Broadway theatre in answer to their first “God Dare,” moving out of New York City and into a life of homeschooling and home business. She lives in Franklin, TN, near her daughter, contemporary Christian recording artist Francesca Battistelli, and seven precious grandchildren. Kate serves women by encouraging them to step out of their safe space and into His irresistible future.If you are enjoying the show, I have a quick favor to ask! If you haven't yet hit the subscribe button and left a rating and a review on iTunes, please take a moment and do so! I love reading your reviews and it keeps the algorithms happy so new listeners can find the podcast as well!

About Dead Sea SquirrelsMike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back, this time with some furry friends!In the first installment of this hilarious new chapter-book series, ten-year-old Michael and his friend Justin sneak into the Dead Sea caves near the archaeological dig where Michael's dad is working. Michael finds two 2,000-year-old squirrels petrified in sea salt. Hijinks ensue as Michael tries to bring them back to the U. S., hidden in his backpack. What Michael thinks are just cool souvenirs may turn out to be something much more! The Dead Sea Squirrels series is humorous, fun, and filled with character-building lessons.The Dead Sea Squirrels series includes:Cute and quirky illustrations that will appeal to kidsFunny plot lines that can hook even the most reluctant readersPositive messages that promote biblical valuesAlso available in a 3-pack with Boy Meets Squirrels and Nutty Study BuddiesRead all 12 Dead Sea Squirrel books and stream the animated series today on Minno!Learn more about the series and purchase Dead Sea Squirrels here.Connect with Mike Nawrockiwebsite | Facebook | Instagram

The preteen years are hard for everyone—parents and kids! Learn how to navigate these years with grace and love.The preteen years can be perilous. More than ever kids are bombarded with messages that threaten their emotional health, spiritual growth, and faith. And while the market is flooded with resources for raising children, it's remarkably scarce on help for navigating difficult preteen days. Parents can feel alone and at a loss as to how to connect with and guide their growing kids.In Faith that Sticks, Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery share five real-life discipleship building blocks for raising preteens. The book's five key areas—prayer, Bible reading, family relationships, conversation, and service—provide a clear roadmap for parents who feel overwhelmed or unequipped. Using personal stories and examples, Tricia and Leslie's relatable experiences acknowledge that while the journey isn't always easy, it's always worth it. They offer creative and practical ideas and activities that parents, caregivers, or mentors can implement in each of the five key areas, helping them feel more confident in their spiritual roles.If you want to connect with your preteen on a deeper level and watch your kids grow in their faith, you will find Faith that Sticks the encouragement and direction you need!Purchase a copy of A Faith that Sticks here.Connect with Leslie Nunnerywebsite | Facebook | Instagram | PodcastIf you are enjoying the show, I have a quick favor to ask! If you haven't yet hit the subscribe button and left a rating and a review on iTunes, please take a moment and do so! I love reading your reviews and it keeps the algorithms happy so new listeners can find the podcast as well!

Dive into the depths of the ocean and embark on a faith and science adventure through five fact-packed short stories of marine life for ages 8 to 12.From the sun-soaked tidepools of Hawaii to the wide expanse of the Atlantic waters, discover the wonders awaiting you in the ocean realm. Meet Astrid, the vibrant multi-colored sea star, Maximus, a powerful peacock mantis shrimp, Dexter, a clever mimic octopus, Wendell a massive humpback whale, and Luna, a mysterious deep-sea anglerfish. Journey through their realistic, captivating tales in five short stories where readers explore each ocean creature's life cycle, habits, and environment. Plus, enjoy fascinating scientific truths about God's incredible underwater world!Features include: Stunning, full-color interior artwork on every page. Five realistic stories of sea creatures life and life cycle. Ocean Notions―brief science facts explaining each creature's habitat, body, or abilities. Undersea Understanding―short section highlighting God's intentional design for creation Deep-Sea Dive―A one-page life application that emphasizes the spiritual truths or faith theme highlighted in the creature's story. Includes “Going Deeper” reflection questions. An illustrated table of contents depicting each creature at its ocean depth.Get your copy of Wonders of the Ocean Realm here.Connect with Sherri SeligsonWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTubeIf you are enjoying the show, I have a quick favor to ask! If you haven't yet hit the subscribe button and left a rating and a review on iTunes, please take a moment and do so! I love reading your reviews and it keeps the algorithms happy so new listeners can find the podcast as well!

Do you visit a doctor or dentist each year? Americans even visit their auto mechanic each year. Why not give the same attention to your family's financial health? Using the latest tips from the psychology of financial health, the Financial HEIRs book series will help each person in your family save up $100,000. The Genius Next Door is about the lost art of saving money, improving your financial health, and implementing Dr. Blake's innovative idea to have young people live off their investment interest.Follow Pedro as he immigrates to America, marries Crystal … and they raise Junior. Short, humorous, and inspirational stories merge Dr. Blake's innovations with the foundational principles during the past 50 years from numerous bestsellers. You will love the holistic approach to generational financial health … becoming the Genius Next Door!Get a copy ofGenius Next Door here!Learn more aboutGenius Next Doorand Connect with Dr. Paul Blake hereIf you are enjoying the show, I have a quick favor to ask! If you haven't yet hit the subscribe button and left a rating and a review on iTunes, please take a moment and do so! I love reading your reviews and it keeps the algorithms happy so new listeners can find the podcast as well!

Valerie Ellis loves helping kids and parents connect with God and each other in the everyday moments. She is an author, speaker, and founder of Our Everyday Parables, an online resource with book reviews and ideas for families pursuing faith and compassion. A certified teacher with countless hours in children's ministry, Valerie writes books that serve kids at the intersection of faith and fun. Her latest book is Let's Go! Bible Adventures: Real Bible Stories for Kids Who Love Trains, Tractors, Ice Cream Trucks, and More! Valerie is a frequent speaker for The MomCo (formerly MOPS) and similar groups. She stays involved with her own local chapters of The MomCo, SCBWI, and the Texas Library Association as well. Valerie is also a nonprofit consultant, trainer, and grant writer in the Houston area, where she lives with her husband, Josh, and their two boys. An Ohio-born, Texas-raised TCU Horned Frog, Valerie loves live music, is obsessed with Big Bend National Park, and always has a good reason for not putting her shoes back in the closet. Connect with Valerie on her website, Instagram, X, Pinterest, TikTok, and Goodreads, or sign up for her Newsletter here.

Well, hello, hello friends! I'm so excited about today's episode because I have my real-life friend, Becky Kopitzke, joining me. We're diving into all the things—writing, health, family, and following our God-given dreams. Becky is an author-turned-business coach who has a heart for helping others find their voice and share their message authentically. Whether you're an aspiring writer, a busy mom, or someone looking to balance faith and business, this conversation is for you. Get ready for an inspiring and practical chat full of encouragement, insights, and a whole lot of fun. Let's dive in! It's time to tell your story! Join Tricia and Becky for StorySell, an exclusive four-week coaching experience for authors, coaches, and social sellers.  Starting February 3, we'll guide you through the process of creating authentic, story-centered content that drives sales. In just 30 minutes a day, you'll learn exactly how to craft posts that connect with your audience and convert followers into customers. Here's what you'll get: A free copy of the Tell Your Story ebook Daily fill-in-the-blank templates Done-for-you image templates Training videos Weekly LIVE coaching calls Private Facebook community As a bonus, we'd also like to invite you to a special training we're leading! Sign up for StorySell here:https://www.theinspiredbusiness.co/storysell Use coupon code STORY25 to get 25% off your enrollment! Or grab a paper copy of Tell Your Story here: https://amzn.to/3PNlIXe

An ancient curse. An invisible dragon. A mysterious prophecy. Seth's parents have secrets they won't share with him. Why did the King kick them out of the garden and curse the land? And can the curse be broken? Finding answers to Seth's questions will prove more dangerous than he imagined. Can he discover the truth before the dragon destroys him? Frank Peretti meets The Jesus Storybook Bible in this action-packed biblical fiction story that will inspire readers to identify lies of the dragon and to put their trust in the dragon slayer. Seth's story takes place in a post-fall world where ferocious beasts lurk in the darkness and thorns and thistles cover the land. When Seth learns of an ancient prophecy about the Chosen One, he sets off on a quest to find the one who will break the curse. But the evil dragon also has a mission—to deceive Seth and turn his heart from the King. On his quest for truth, Seth learns what it means to trust the King and to resist the lies of the evil dragon. Learn more about the series here. More about Laurie Christine Laurie Christine is an author, podcast host, Bible teacher, wife, and mom of four wild, loud, adventurous boys. Her podcast, Redeeming the Chaos, invites moms of boys to join her on the wild, wonderful adventure of raising courageous boys and connecting them with Christ. With degrees in Creative Writing, Biblical Studies and Education, Laurie has more than 20 years of experience in teaching the Bible to children and teens. Connect with Laurie Christinewebsite | Dragon Slayer Bible | Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

We all want to know what looks best on us, especially if it means making our closets (and lives) a little more streamlined. While the idea has been around since the 80s, color analysis is making a major comeback, as can be seen all over TikTok. Over two decades ago, Shari Braendel took her passion for fashion and helping others and turned it into a thriving color analysis organization. With no formal business training, Shari has grown the company from 12 consultants to over 400 since 2010. As a woman of faith, Shari's business is based on the Biblical perspective of beauty and faith, making it different from other color analysis programs. Shari believes that we're all fearfully and wonderfully made, yet we're all created differently. No woman should ever feel less than beautiful because she doesn't have a particular body type. Shari and her team are dedicated to helping women love the body God gave them without making them feel inadequate. Shari is a color analysis queen and was one of the first 50 women in the U.S. to be trained in color analysis. But her passion for fashion and helping others goes beyond just color analysis appointments. After seeing the profound impact one of her color workshops had on a Texas nonprofit that served victims of sex trafficking, Shari founded the Women Matter Initiative (WMI), which works in conjunction with nonprofit organizations to serve women healing from crisis or distress. Through these free color analysis workshops, Shari and her WIM ambassadors aim to teach women how to dress with confidence and dignity. Connect with Shariwebsite | Instagram | Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

"When an earthquake occurs, the tectonic plates shift far beneath the surface, and they never go back to where they started." Kari Baker always loved a good plan. But when her only son Brady was diagnosed with autism in 2014, her plans for a typical parenting experience were shaken to the core. Her journey started with all the pain, uncertainty, and isolation that so many special needs parents encounter, but along the way she found faith, community, and joy in surrendering to God's design. Finding KIND is an account of Kari's initial awakening to Brady's neurological differences, the early years adapting to life as an autism mom, and later accepting and appreciating Brady for exactly who God made him to be. Ultimately, Kari's experiences as a KIND Mom offer practical suggestions for thriving when the best laid plans go awry. Anyone who knows and loves a kid with invisible neurological differences or who is exploring faith in the midst of life's challenges will find hope and encouragement in Kari's story. Purchase a copy of Finding Kind. More about Kari A. Baker Kari A. Baker is a Christian author, speaker, and podcaster. She is an avid blogger on the topics of faith, special needs parenting, and finding your purpose. She is the founder of KIND Families, a community of people who love Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences. The KIND Community is for parents, caregivers, friends and advocates of kids whose brains work differently than their peers, but have no outwardly visible disability. She is also the host of The KIND Families Podcast. Kari became a KIND mom in 2014 when her son Brady was diagnosed with autism at age three. She and her husband, John, live in Scottsdale with their son Brady and their hound dog,Princess Leia. Connect with Kari A. BakerWebsite | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast If you are enjoying the show, I have a quick favor to ask! If you haven't yet hit the subscribe button and left a rating and a review on iTunes, please take a moment and do so! I love reading your reviews and it keeps the algorithms happy so new listeners can find the podcast as well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Jump joyfully into your daily time with God! Become more intentional with your time spent in God's Word and dive deeper into your relationship with Him with overwhelming joy, boldness, and thanksgiving. Through 365 daily devotions that lead you from Genesis to Revelation, well-known author and speaker Janet Holm McHenry shares the truths she's learned about God, His promises to those who love Him, and the joy you too can find in your salvation. Having read through the entire Bible each year for more than 20 years, Janet's wise insights invite you to step confidently in your faith as you dedicate a part of each day to studying the Word. Each devotion includes a focus verse, Scripture-based prayer, and an optional read-through-the-Bible-in-a-year plan to help you jumpstart your time with the Lord. Purchase a copy of Looking Up! More about Janet McHenry Often described as a life juggler, upon graduation with a degree in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, Janet McHenry worked as a newspaper reporter and high school English teacher while raising four kids with her high school sweetheart husband Craig (aka The Rancher). Post-college and post-Army, they settled down in the Sierra Valley in northern California. They raise beef cattle in a county without a single stoplight and love sharing the outdoors with their nine grandchildren. Janet looks for ways to serve leadership and others when she speaks at retreats and conferences. She also serves as prayer coordinator at The Bridge Church in Reno, on the advisory council of First Place for Health, and on the state leadership team for the National Day of Prayer. She is a writer, speaker, life and Advanced Writers and Speakers Association Certified Coach as well as the founder of the Sierra Valley Writers Retreat. She also loves hosting friends new and seasoned at her Sierra Valley Writers Retreats . . . or just for a cup of something yummy. And she looks forward to knowing you better! Connect with Janet McHenry website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Pinterest --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

As a mom with five kids ages twelve to twenty-two living at home, Amy Betters-Midtvedt found that parenting teens challenged everything she thought it meant to be a “good” mom. But in the unraveling came the building of something new and more beautiful than she could have imagined: an incredible sense of love, hope, joy, and relationship—even in the mess.You'll Make It (and They Will Too) is as much about navigating the minefields of anxiety and mental health as it is setting curfews, convincing kids to bring their dishes back to the kitchen, and deciding whose turn it is to have the car keys. It's about dancing in the kitchen with soon-to-be adult kids who are taller than you. It's making appointments with a therapist and a college admissions counselor in the same week. It's helping your kids cling to faith even as they reject the pew on Sunday mornings.Through stories steeped in hope and prayer of both her professional and personal parenting journey, Amy shares:• words of comfort for when you feel alone, together with wisdom and strategies that will help you to not just survive the sleepless nights, but also to thrive as a stronger family unit• prayers to draw on God's strength when everything feels overwhelming• a path forward with your teenagers that brings you into a lifelong loving relationship• ways to celebrate the beauty in your teens in all that they are, just as God made themEach chapter will leave you equipped, encouraged, and less alone by guiding you through how to listen to your own heart when parenting your precious teen. Purchase a copy of You'll Make It (and They Will Too) More about Amy Betters-Midtvedt Amy Betters-Midtvedt, author of You'll Make It (And They Will Too) is a Today Parenting contributing author with over a million readers and twenty-five years of experience working with adolescents and families. In both her job as a literacy coach and in her personal life—where she and her husband, Todd, wrangle their five children—she has been surrounded by kids and teens and is passionate about serving them. Amy has a master's degree in leadership, curriculum, and instruction. Connect with Amy Betters-MidtvedtWebsite | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

For all parents who desire to raise a generation of kids with strong hearts. Parenting. It's the most important endeavor of our lives. And there's no shortage of advice on how to raise kids. But amidst the chatter of competing voices, how do we sort the folly from the wisdom? In StrongHeart, author Jill Garner cuts through modern parenting myths and trends to deliver the bold truth about what it will take to raise the next generation. Jill provides evidence-based solutions for parents seeking to raise children of character who can overcome—rather than succumb to—a culture full of turmoil.  Jill focuses on the education of the heart as she shows parents how to: Champion self-respect rather than self-esteem Replace happiness with deep, lasting joy Instill a heart of gratitude that stifles innate selfishness Develop GRIT (Guts, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity) Engrave other-centeredness on kids' hearts. . . and more More than ever parents feel burdened to raise kids who are brave, resilient, and kind. This book enables us to see beneath the surface of our children's struggles to the heart attitudes that determine kids' thoughts and actions. This is an essential resource for parents, grandparents, and anyone who has a heart for cultivating in children a StrongHeart. Purchase a copy of StrongHeart. More about Jill Garner Jill Garner is an accomplished speaker, advocate, and founder of Manners of the Heart, a nonprofit reawakening respect in our society for the sake of the next generation. She is the author of the award-winning Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World, Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World, and Manners of the Heart, an elementary school curriculum that helps children see beyond themselves to become all God created them to be. Her work is endorsed by Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, Dr. Kevin Leman, and many others. Connect with Jill Garner Website, Facebook, Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Richard Blackaby is the president of Blackaby Ministries International and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Richard travels internationally speaking on spiritual leadership in the home, church, and marketplace as well as on spiritual awakening, experiencing God, and the Christian life. Richard regularly ministers to Christian CEOs, church, and family leaders. Richard grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He has been married to Lisa for 40 years and has three kids: Mike married to Sarah. He has a Ph.D. in apologetics, has written two books, and is planting a church in Victoria, Canada; Daniel is married to Sarah. He has written seven books and has a Ph.D. in Christianity and Culture; and Carrie who works at BMI, has written a book, published many articles, and writes a travel blog (Maple and Maps). Richard also has eight amazing grandchildren: Emerson, Logan, Everett, Luca, Finley, Claire, Ellie, and Alice. Richard earned a B.A. in history from the University of Saskatchewan. He has an M.Div and Ph.D. in church history from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and an honorary doctorate from Dallas Baptist University. Richard served as a senior pastor at Friendship Baptist Church in Winnipeg, and then as the president of the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary in Cochrane, Alberta Canada for 13 years. He continues to serve as the seminary's Chancellor. Connect with Dr. Richard Blackaby Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Deborah Raney's first novel, A Vow to Cherish, inspired the World Wide Pictures film of the same title and launched Deb's writing career. Thirty years, forty-plus books, and numerous awards later, she's still creating stories that touch hearts and lives. A RITA® Award winner and three-time Christy Award finalist, Deb is represented by Steve Laube of the Steve Laube Agency. She is a Missouri transplant, having moved with her husband, Ken Raney, from their native Kansas. They love road trips, Friday garage sale dates, time with their family, and breakfast on the screened porch overlooking their wooded backyard. Connect with Deborah Raney Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | BookBub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

David Lee Martin is an ordained pastor, a creative, and passionate follower of Christ. He has dedicated his life to sharing the message of Jesus Christ with others and prays that you will be drawn closer to the Savior through his books and publications. Mentioned in This Episode Free book - Made to Be a Maker | David Lee MartinChristian Creative AcademyPure ReadJesusChrist.co.ukVellum.PubAtticusDeuteronomy 8:18 Connect with David Lee Martin Website | Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Alex Kendrick has dedicated his life to following Jesus Christ and making His truth and love known among the nations. After serving in church ministry for 20 years, he now writes, speaks, and produces Christian films with his brothers Stephen and Shannon. Alex directed and co-wrote the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS,  FLYWHEEL, COURAGEOUS Legacy Edition, SHOW ME THE FATHER, and LIFEMARK. Alex co-wrote the New York Times bestselling books The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed on “Fox & Friends,” CNN, and ABC World News Tonight. Alex and his wife, Christina, live in Albany, Ga. with.their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.  His newest film, THE FORGE, opens in theaters in August 2024. After serving in church ministry for 20 years, Stephen Kendrick now writes, speaks, and produces Christian films with his brothers Alex and Shannon. Stephen produced and co-wrote the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF,  FACING THE GIANTS, COURAGEOUS, SHOW ME THE FATHER, and LIFEMARK. Stephen co-wrote the New York Times bestselling books The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed on “Fox & Friends,” CNN, and ABC World News Tonight. He serves on the boards of the Fatherhood CoMission and the Christian Film Foundation. Stephen and his wife, Jill, live in Albany, Ga. with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church. His newest film, THE FORGE, opens in theaters in August 2024. More about The Forge THE FORGE tells the story of Isaiah Wright, a 19-year-old who lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he still has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mom, Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum - to step up or move out. Feeling the pull from his friends and the push from his mom, Isaiah is hired by Moore Fitness but has no idea how the owner will personally impact his life. With the prayers of his mother and unexpected guidance from his new mentor, Isaiah is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God might have a greater purpose for his life. From the Kendrick Brothers, the creators of the #1 box office hit WAR ROOM, comes THE FORGE, a faith-filled new movie with emotional themes, old friends, and new twists. Get Tickets Here. Mentioned in This Episode Moms Night Out | Tricia GoyerDevoted to Jesus | Alex and Stephen KendrickCount Me In | Alex and Stephen Kendrick Connect with Alex and Stephen Kendrick Website | Facebook | Twitter If you are enjoying the show, I have a quick favor to ask! If you haven't yet hit the subscribe button and left a rating and a review on iTunes, please take a moment and do so! I love reading your reviews and it keeps the algorithms happy so new listeners can find the podcast as well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

David Tucker is an author, speaker, husband, and father of three teenagers who resides in Cleveland, Tennessee. Throughout his career, David has served as both a pastor and technology executive. The intersection of his faith and his passion for seeing families wisely use technology led to his founding of DigitalParenting.com. Connect with David Tucker Website | Instagram  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Dr. Angela Kaye Love lives on a Texas farm with over 250,000 animals, most of which are honeybees. When she isn't playing on her farm, she teaches for Liberty and Limestone Universities, tapes episodes for her Life, Love & Money podcast, and works on her most recent manuscript for married couples. Folks love her holistic approach to healthy families and healthy finances. Connect with Angela Kaye Love Website | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Letters to Grief is a collection of letters I wrote to grief. I wrote it for you. For all of you who have known grief as a close companion, an intimate friend. A shadow. I wrote it for those of you who have not yet experienced its acute pangs, but have watched people cringe with the weight of its burden. I wrote it not to dictate how people feel or should feel, but to open a discussion about grief's all-consuming and ever-changing nature. Its paradoxes and its unexpected qualities. I wrote it for those who have grieving friends and don't know what it's like, and for those who wonder when it will pass.I wrote it because grief is a fickle creature, and often despised. Misunderstood and underestimated. Feared, even. Some think it can be conquered. Overcome. I disagree. From my limited experience, grief is not something that passes, at least not in this lifetime. It's not something a person can graduate from and walk away, unchanged. It's cyclical, like the moon. It waxes and wanes, ever present. Purchase a copy of Letters to Grief here.  Connect with Kate Motaung Website | Five Minute Friday | Facebook | Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

If we know someone has a tumor on a lung, we can picture it and pray for healing in that lung. If someone breaks a leg, we can imagine the cast, and pray for healing in that bone. Ahhh! What if we could pray that specifically for someone with anxiety, ADHD, resentment, or rage? The purpose of this book is to take you out of the box, to open a new world of praying about one of our least understood parts: our brain. The study of the brain has exploded in recent decades, as has curiosity about prayer and the brain. Now, learn more about both, transform your life, and those that you pray for. So, these pages are for you whether: you have a minute, or you have an hour you didn't even know you have an amygdala, or you are neuroscientist you are not even sure how to pray, or you have prayed for years Explore your brain. Expand your prayers. Mentioned in This Episode Brain Prayers: Explore Your Brain. Expand Your Prayers | Karen D. WoodMount Hermon Vision Writers ConferenceHeart Happy | Tricia Goyer Connect with Karen D. Wood Website | Podcast | YouTube | Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

How can we raise the next generation to have an unshakable faith in God as they navigate the challenging terrain of modern culture? Offering years of experience and countless success stories, author and parenting expert Lee Ann Mancini says what our children need is a heart change, not just a behavioral change, so that they become effective disciples. In Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Instilling a Lifelong Trust in God, she inspires parents, grandparents, teachers, and others to teach their children essential Christian principles to enable them to navigate the world with grace, integrity, and an unbreakable bond with their heavenly Father. This book goes beyond surface-level advice, delving into the intricate matters of children's hearts and minds and offering a blueprint for nurturing a deep and unwavering faith in Christ. Raising Kids to Follow Christ offers:• Decades of personal experience and training based on key essential principles in Scripture• Practical strategies for addressing doubts, fears, and questions that arise in today's culture• Ways to help children control their emotions and actions in various situations• Suggestions from some of today's brightest Christian minds in children's spirituality• Empowerment for parents to become their child's spiritual champion• Easy-to-understand apologetics for children and adults• Fun ways to connect your child's heart to Christ Raising Kids to Follow Christ is a collaborative journey inviting parents to learn, grow, and flourish alongside their children as they become bold in their witness and committed to their faith rather than secular culture. Mentioned in This Episode Raising Kids to Follow Christ | Lee Ann ManciniAnswers.tvRaising Christian Kids Podcastseakids.comNovel EffectPsalm 78:6Deuteronomy 6:4-9The Grumble Free Year | Tricia Goyer2 Thessalonians 3:3Psalm 139:23-241 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Connect with Lee Ann Mancini Website | Facebook | Facebook Group | Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Timeless wisdom for a simpler life Do you feel trapped in a chaotic, relentless, demanding lifestyle? Discover the secrets to the peaceful, compelling life you long for through the skills honed by our grandmothers and lived out by the Amish. Drink from this well of timeless wisdom and gain practical skills with a counselor, career woman, and busy mom who's raised her family on a farm in the heart of Amish and Mennonite country as your guide. In this new book from the author of Fledge: Launching Your Kids without Losing Your Mind, Brenda L. Yoder equips women with 10 timeless lessons drawn from past generations to overcome practical obstacles and solve daily challenges with a calm presence, authentic faith, and voice of reason. No matter where you live or what season of life you're in, you can find inspiration from the simpler life. Mentioned in This Episode Uncomplicated | Brenda Yoder Connect with Brenda Yoder Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

You Are Not Alone God cares deeply about you and your mental health. Author and mental health advocate Chris Morris has battled depression and suicidality his entire adult life. Even coming to Christ didn't change this, which is something many fellow Christians don't seem to understand. He still had to face the grief of unrelenting illness, the shame of struggling, and the pain of poor guidance. In this compassionate and engaging book, Chris shares how he overcame these challenges and invites you to do the same--no matter your diagnosis. Weaving biblical truth and personal stories with thoughtful strategies and hard-earned wisdom, he helps you move past fear and shame to combat the specters of depression and suicidality. God is still there, even in the darkest of places. May this book be a step in the process of healing and help you find hope in your battle. Mentioned in This Episode Resilient and Redeemed | Chris MorrisPerfectly Abnormal | Chris MorrisWhispers in the Pews | Chris MorrisLife, In Spite of Me | Kristen Jane Anderson with Tricia Goyer Connect with Chris Morris Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Our culture has been lying to women. The world defines female empowerment as believing in yourself or looking within to find the power to succeed. But what happens when women grow weary from trying to do it all? Jesus offers a better way. Becky Beresford used to believe and even promoted some of society's lies to women. But in God's kindness, Becky came to the end of herself and embraced healing truth found in the Bible. Tired and frustrated with self-dependence, Becky wants to be God-dependent. In She Believed HE Could So She Did, Becky invites you to join her as she dismantles commonly held misconceptions and lies so we can live in real freedom and godly confidence. This is a brave journey toward freedom as we learn to experience Christ-centered empowerment–not by believing in ourselves . . . but by trusting in our faithful God. Becky devotes chapters to the most common messages promoted by our culture and gives readers dependable biblical truths grounded in the gospel: Believe in Your God vs. Believe in Yourself Speak THE truth vs. Speak Your Truth Follow Your King vs. Follow Your Heart You Be His vs. You Be You The Future is Found Together vs. The Future is Female And so much more! Together we will discover how to rely on the Holy Spirit in order to battle cultural lies, put the enemy in his place, and live boldly for Jesus. We will be lifted of the burden to find strength in ourselves and reassured of the hope, joy, and power that comes from living in Christ. We don't have to be the savior of our own stories. Mentioned in This Episode She Believed HE Could, So She Did | Becky BeresfordThe Grumble Free Year | Tricia Goyer Connect with Becky Beresford Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Sign up for Becky's Empowered Email Tribe --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

The teen years are full of uncomfortable self-discovery for everyone. But adopted teens grapple with issues that make the coming-of-age journey immensely more difficult. Many don't have words for what they're feeling, sensing, or believing about themselves. They often don't have anyone like them to help them work through their struggles. Forced to cope on their own, they end up feeling isolated. Adoption advocate and adoptive mom Susan TeBos has watched her own children go through these struggles. Often she wished for a voice that would resonate with adopted teens--her own and others--and authentically meet them where they are. She found not one voice, but many: over thirty adopted teens and young adults. We've Been There gathers their stories, giving readers a front-row seat to people with similar stories and feelings. This book is an unprecedented glimpse into the unfiltered feelings, thoughts, experiences, and unanswered questions that well up in the heart of every person with adoption in their story. From people who have been there as adopted kids, this book not only invites adopted teens to bring their concerns into the open but also helps them process how they feel and offers them hope on the other side. In these pages, teen adoptees will understand themselves in a whole new way and find reassurance and a sense of belonging as part of a global adopted community. Mentioned in This Episode We've Been There | Susan TebosLoving Adopted Children Well | Laurel ShalerTricia Goyer Show episode with Laurel ShalerGet Susan's free discussion guides Connect with Susan Tebos Website | Facebook | Instagram Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Trust the Stars at https://triciagoyer.com/books/trust-the-stars/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Based on Chapman's best-selling The 5 Love Languages®—a specialized resource of intentional love for families of adopted children. Adoption brings unique challenges. Love and bonding don't always come naturally. There can be emotional distress, frustration, and disappointment. In Loving Adopted Children Well, Dr. Gary Chapman along with professor and mom of adopted kids Dr. Laurel Shaler share how The 5 Love Languages® provide concrete steps to infusing love, hope, and attachment in your family. In addition to the beauty and healing you'll discover in the chapters on the love languages—Service, Gifts, Physical Touch, Quality Time, and Words of Affirmation—the authors provide essential chapters on subjects such as: When You Don't “Feel the Love” Getting Spouses on the Same Page Help for Single Parents Stopping Sibling Rivalry Support—Why it's Needed and Where to Find It . . . and more. With empathy for adoptive parents, Chapman and Shaler provide an honest and invaluable resource of wisdom, joy, and healing. Apply the lessons from Loving Adopted Children Well, and you will see love grow and flourish in your home. Mentioned in This Episode: Loving Adopted Children Well | Gary Chapman, PhD and Laurel Shaler, PhD Connect with Laurel Shaler, PhDWebsite | Facebook | Twitter Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Trust the Stars at https://triciagoyer.com/books/trust-the-stars/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Are you satisfied that your children's current educational environment is bringing out their best potential? In a world where traditional education systems make little or no accommodation for individual learning styles (such as auditory or visual learning), and they're failing to teach even the basics, it's time for parents to take charge of their children's education. In Reclaiming Education, parents are equipped with practical and immediately useful tools to work in partnership with their children to identify and develop their learning styles and strengths. If you want to help learners build the kind of confidence that inspires lifelong learning, get them involved in the solutions for their own success. In this book, both parents and children can learn how to Identify learning style strengths Develop strategies for adapting to less than ideal circumstances Design an effective study space environment that's tailored to your child's needs Motivate even the most resistant learners A great faith-based parenting resource for anyone who feels like the traditional education system has failed their children, and for anyone interested in homeschooling or simply helping their children to succeed in any type of school setting. Say goodbye to a one-size-fits-all education and unlock your child's full learning potential. Mentioned in this Episode Reclaiming Education | Cynthia Ulrich TobiasThe Way They Learn | Cynthia Ulrich Tobias Connect with Cynthia Ulrich Tobias Website | Facebook Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Trust the Stars at https://triciagoyer.com/books/trust-the-stars/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Death teaches us how to live. When Whitney K. Pipkin's mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she wasn't ready. How could she be? She searched for resources that could help her walk through this heavy yet sacred time in her life. But she struggled to find the guidance she longed for in a season of anticipatory grief. We Shall All Be Changed is a companion for those experiencing the lonely season of suffering and death. In this book, Whitney reaches across the pages to hold the hand of the caregiver. Walking through death with a loved one can be incredibly isolating and unsettling. This book reminds us that we can experience God's very presence in life's dark and deep valleys. As Whitney draws from her own experience, she sheds light and hope. She shows that we are not alone. And she reveals the mysterious way that God ministers to and transforms us through death and suffering. Beautifully honest and theologically rich, Whitney invites us to consider death so that we might understand life and how to live it. A book for those who are caring for the sick and dying . . . for those who will care for parents, family, or friends in their last days . . . and for those who have already walked this journey. This book is for us. I pray you are encouraged by this episode. Mentioned in this Episode We Shall All Be Changed | Whitney K. PipkinPsalm 90Between Life and Death | Kathryn ButlerJohn 11 Connect with Whitney K. Pipkin Website | Twitter | Instagram  Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Trust the Stars at https://triciagoyer.com/books/trust-the-stars/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

You should pray in the morning. You should write out your prayers. You should make prayer lists and pray through them every day. You should pray with others or out loud. We've all heard the "you shoulds" of prayer from pulpits, presenters, and well-meaning friends. But when none of these ways to pray feel natural, what's next? Janet Holm McHenry has studied prayer extensively, and the one thing she knows for sure is that there's no one-size-fits-all way to pray. Instead, there are different styles of prayer—and by discovering the style most instinctive to each individual personality, staying in touch with God throughout the day becomes simple and all the more joyful. In this book, the author helps readers determine their particular praying personality by examining the praying styles of biblical people, spiritual gifts, and various ideas about personality, including the classic temperaments, the Enneagram, and more. McHenry includes scores of bulleted suggestions for developing a praying lifestyle that works for individuals. She has also created a Praying Personality Quiz for readers (available in the book and online) to help narrow down the style that will most naturally fit into how they process a prayer life. Whether a longtime Christian who has tried various prayer strategies but can't keep up or a new believer looking to learn about this spiritual discipline, every reader who dives into this book will come away with a renewed prayer life and a greater understanding of who God created them to be. I pray you are encouraged by this episode. Mentioned in This Episode: Praying Personalities | Janet Holm McHenry Connect with Janet McHenry Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Trust the Stars at https://triciagoyer.com/books/trust-the-stars/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Far too frequently, women find themselves settling for a life that falls short of the calling they know God has on their lives. In her new book, What Do You Really Want?, Cayla Craft skillfully navigates readers through the transformative path of inner-child work and self-discovery, igniting a powerful self-assessment guided by the Holy Spirit lead “renewal of their minds” (Romans 12:2). What Do You Really Want? is about more than wanting, but about realizing and achieving the abundant life we were made for. Our emotions and experiences can easily get us stuck. It's not a lack of motivation or power. It's a lack of clarity. That is why Cayla shares The 'Take 7' practice. It is a unique approach that uses seven transformational questions to get us “unstuck” and find the clarity God wants for us. I know that you're going to uplifted and encouraged by this episode. Mentioned in This Episode What Do You Really Want? | Cayla CraftPsalm 139:23 Connect with Cayla Craft Website | Instagram | Podcast Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Trust the Stars at https://triciagoyer.com/books/trust-the-stars/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Nearly a decade ago, during National Novel Writing Month, bestselling nonfiction author Sarah Arthur let her imagination run free when she began writing Once a Queen, a novel that had been living in her imagination since the early 2000s. On January 30, 2024, her sparkling YA fantasy will be published by WaterBrook, the Penguin Random House imprint behind the Wingfeather Saga, the bestselling middle-grade series which has sold more than one million copies. Arthur's first venture into the world of fantasy makes sense, as her extensive knowledge of Lord of the Rings and active involvement in the C.S. Lewis Festival and Madeleine L'Engle Writing Retreats can be felt with the flip of every page — the story is richly woven, atmospheric, and captures the cozy magic akin to classics like The Secret Garden, The Chronicles of Narnia, and A Wrinkle in Time, while also telling a fresh and delightful world-weaving tale for wonder-hungry young minds. Readers are transported to the English countryside alongside Eva, the American teenage protagonist who secretly wishes fairy tales were true. Nevertheless, while spending the summer at her grandmother's mysterious English manor, unusual happenings in the gardens at night lead Eva to wonder if portals to alternate universes exist…and if her grandmother was once a queen in one of those worlds. Arthur was working through grief while writing this novel, and she hopes the intricate themes of generational wounds, redemption, and imagination will ease the young minds that pick up Once a Queen. Mentioned in This Episode Once a Queen | Sarah ArthurWalking with Frodo | Sarah ArthurA Light So Lovely | Sarah ArthurBreath of Bones | Tricia Goyer and Nathan GoyerThe Little White Horse | Elizabeth GoudgeTrust the Stars | Tricia GoyerThe Magician's Nephew | CS LewisDaily Bible PodcastGet the pre-order goodies for Once a QueenJoin the Once a Queen launch party on 1/30/24 Connect with Sarah Arthur Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Trust the Stars at https://triciagoyer.com/books/trust-the-stars/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

"Why are you still sad about that?" It takes time and space to grieve well, but often our culture doesn't afford us these things. Drawing from her own experience with grief, Natasha Smith invites us to reflect on what it means to grieve and how to cling to hope even in our darkest moments. Instead of providing quick-fix solutions, this book creates space for us to take time to just sit and grieve, learn, and heal in healthy ways. In Can You Just Sit with Me? Smith provides personal stories, biblical reflections, relevant research, practical tools, and prayers that point us to God, who always sits with us in our grief. Whether we are grieving a loss or supporting a grieving friend, this book reminds us that every loss is worthy of the space and grace to grieve. Mentioned in this Episode: Will You Just Sit with Me? | Natasha SmithHeaven | Randy AlcornGrieving Journal Daily Bible Podcast Connect with Natasha Smith Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Trust the Stars at https://triciagoyer.com/books/trust-the-stars/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

In a recent survey, I read that while most U.S. adults understand self-care as balancing all health aspects, an overwhelming 41% are engulfed in daily responsibilities, making self-care a daunting task. When do people succeed? When they have support. 60% of adults believe having support is critical to prioritizing self-care. We are social beings who thrive with encouragement and companionship on our health journey. Interestingly, the survey highlights exercise, sleep, and mental health as the top areas of self-care. These are crucial yet often overlooked components of a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, more than half of the respondents view self-care days as a temporary solution, emphasizing the importance of cultivating small, daily habits for lasting change. And I'm here to tell you that EVERYTHING can change when you seek others to help you. In 2023, I never planned on going on a health journey. Truthfully, I just got to the place where I was tired of being overweight and exhausted. I knew another diet wasn't going to work. Instead, I turned to my friend Amber Lia and asked her to be my health coach. I was excited because her coaching was free. But the best part is that Amber had been where I was. She's lost 90lbs and has kept it off for five years. I started my health journey at the end of March and lost over 80 pounds. I leaned into the program, and I turned to Amber for help. She didn't judge me. Instead, she gently guided me. With Habits of Health, most of their coaches began as clients, providing empathy and understanding rooted in personal experience. This program isn't just about offering tools. It's about approaching wellness in a way that encompasses mind, body, and spirit. And the coaches guide your way. It's like a cheerleading squad on your wellness journey!  That's a long introduction leading up to today's guest. Soon after I started my health journey, I started coaching others--primarily for accountability. As Amber says, "The system is already developed. Coaching is just caring and sharing." I love that! Then, I met Jamil through Amber. Amber has looked up to Jamil for help and advice for years. When I started as a health coach, I attended trainings led by Jamil. I soon learned that Jamil is both wise and inspiring. After spending time with Jamil, I WANT to do more for myself and others! God has good plans for us, and I want to follow them well. Because I've received so much encouragement, I asked if Jamil could encourage you through this podcast. Jamil is inspiring but also practical. After tuning in, I hope you'll start thinking differently about your dreams and goals. (I know you will!) I also hope you'll see that "self-care" will impact you and allow you to impact others.   Connect with Jamil: https://www.instagram.com/therealjamilfrazier Would you like free health coaching? Join me on this wellness journey. Fill out this form, and I'll set up a time for us to do a Health Assessment. I promise this is one of the best things you'll do this year!   Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Trust the Stars at https://triciagoyer.com/books/trust-the-stars/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

I'm incredibly proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of my friend Kayla Walker. She exemplifies strength and determination, consistently building healthier habits even on the toughest days. Kayla's journey is a testament to the power of community and the principles outlined in 'Habits of Health.' Her success inspires us all to strive for our health and wellness goals. As you embark on your journey to health, remember that you don't have to go it alone. Embrace the power of community, share your experiences, and support one another. Together, we can achieve our health and wellness goals, one step at a time. Want to join us?  We have several Habits of Health plans available depending on your goals. And the coaching is free.  Kayla and I won't know which program will be best for you until we chat for a few minutes so we can ask you a few questions and share the right program for YOU. Then you can begin when you are ready! We've been amazed at how quickly the weight has come off. (I've lost 80+ pounds, and Kayla's lost 40+ pounds.) ​​ Would you take a moment and fill out this brief health evaluation form to determine which plan would make the most sense for you? Then Kayla I can share the correct info so you can begin when you are ready. We would love to chat over a Zoom call if you have about 20-30 minutes this week or next. Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Trust the Stars at https://triciagoyer.com/books/trust-the-stars/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Allen Brokken is a teacher at heart, a husband, and a father most of all. He's a joyful writer by the abundant grace of God. He began writing the Towers of Light series for his own children to help him illustrate the deep truths of the Bible in an engaging and age-appropriate way. He's dedicated 15 years of his life to volunteer roles in children's ministry and youth development. Now that his own children are off to college he's telling stories and sharing clean humor on social media @allenbrokkenauthor and through his blog https://www.allenbrokkenauthor.com Mentioned in this Episode Tower of Light series Snow Globe Travelers | K.A. CummingsExperiencing the Presence of God | A.W. Tozer Connect with Allen Brokken website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | BookBub | TikTok| Pinterest | YouTube | Amazon | GoodReads | Newsletter Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Janell Wood has been a Christian for most of her life but has a deep passion for those who are struggling with faith. She's been through her own seasons of wondering, wandering, hurting, and doubting. With a Masters-level education in Counseling Psychology, a background in advocacy for women in crisis, and communication skills gained from 19 years of "'til death do us part," Janell has found just one who has the answers. His name is Jesus Christ. True Restoration, Eternity, Authenticity, and Love belong to Him. And she loves to share and talk about what's REAL with others, whether it's one-on-one with young women on her podcast, or when speaking for a live audience. She lives in Washington State with her husband, four kids, and (often) a teenage foreign exchange daughter. Mentioned in This Episdoe The MAVEN ExperienceTactics | Greg KouklThe Cross Examined ConferenceChristian Apologetics | Douglas GroothuisSign up for a Health Discovery Call with Tricia Connect with Janell website | Facebook | Instagram | Podcast Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Gary Miracle is a Christian advocate and motivational speaker. Michigan-born and Florida-raised by a close-knit family, Gary's life would forever be changed by two events: First, the day he placed his faith in Jesus Christ, and second, the phone call he got to work with MercyMe, the Christian band that brought the world, “I Can Only Imagine,” as their merchandise manager. Both his relationship with Christ and friendship with the band would have an eternal impact. Gary is the biological dad of three boys and the adopted dad of a forever Colombian daughter. Their family is rounded out by Ecmo, Gary's service dog. In December of 2019, Gary fell ill, his body in septic shock after an advanced case of the flu. In the days to follow, he survived a number of life-threatening moments including coding and being revived. After falling into a coma, Gary's family had to make the unfathomable decision to attempt to save his life by agreeing for the doctors to amputate both his hands and feet. Through his long and arduous recovery, Gary had to make the difficult, daily choice to discover a new life that, today, he believes was always waiting on him to experience. A two decades-plus friendship with Grammy-nominated Christian band MercyMe was the catalyst for them to introduce Gary's story to the world through the music video for their hit song “Say I Won't.” Today, when Gary isn't at home with his family in central Florida, he is out on the road sharing his story to churches, conferences, and conventions of how he discovered the life God always had waiting on him, in spite of personal tragedy and trauma. Gary invites everyone who hears his message of grace and hope to profess, “I will have no more bad days! Say I won't!” “At the end of the day, I'm going to be okay. I'm going to have hands and legs again. I'm going to be playing with my kids. I'm going to walk my daughter down the aisle. I'm going to be able to do all these things because we have a really really good God. And if one person gets to go to Heaven because of anything I go through, then bring it on!” Connect with Gary on his website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and sign up for his newsletter on his website. More about No More Bad Days When tragedy struck, Gary Miracle could have given up. Instead, he chose a different perspective, discovering depths of grace and heights of hope he had only ever heard of before. At first, he thought he had a bad case of the flu—some kind of bug he'd caught from one of his kids. But Gary Miracle's illness turned out to be an infection so severe that the only way to save his life was amputating both arms below the elbows and both legs below the knees. The loss of his limbs was not the only challenge Gary had to face. Excruciating difficulties marked his family life as well. In 2020, the Grammy-nominated Christian band MercyMe shared Gary's story with the world through the music video to their hit song “Say I Won't,” and he emerged as a powerful voice for the grace of God. In the spirit of Romans 8:28, understanding that God works through all circumstances, Miracle has responded in faith by helping and encouraging others who have faced personal challenges. Today, he travels the world, sharing the hope-filled message that, through Christ in light of eternity, there are no more bad days. Regardless of your circumstances, every day can be a new beginning. If you have suffered loss, experienced trauma, or been forced to rebuild your life from the ground up, this book is for you. Gary Miracle invites everyone who hears his message or reads this book to profess, “I will have no more bad days! Say I won't!” Purchase a copy of No More Bad Days here. Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

In her debut suspense thriller, Linda W. Rooks dives into a futuristic world of international politics and time travel where adventure and mystery reign, but hope remains king. She is an award-winning author with her previous non-fiction books, and her newest book, Pieces of Dark, Pieces of Light, is a 2022 ACFW Carol Award Semi-Finalist and an AWSA Golden Scroll Award Finalist. Pieces of Dark, Pieces of Light is endorsed by congressmen, military leaders, authors of suspense and inspiration, and an Emmy-nominated writer for Bob Hope. Over 100 of Linda's writings have appeared in publications across the U.S., including multiple editions of Chicken Soup for the Soul as well as articles in Focus on the Family, HomeLife, and Today's Christian Woman. She is best known for her books on marriage and has appeared on numerous TV, radio, and podcast interviews across the North American continent. She is also the author of The Bunny Side of Easter, a children's book that uses the heroism of a little bunny to point children to the true hero of Easter. Linda received a B.A. in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University. She and her husband Marv live in Maitland, Florida, and have two adult daughters and five grandchildren. Her husband Marv is a retired professor at Barry University School of Law. More about Pieces of Dark, Pieces of Light FORGOTTEN DANGERS.FAMILY SECRETS.AN UNKNOWN FATE. In 2052, weapons of mass destruction are relics of the past until an unlikely discovery in Tajikistan thrusts their danger into the present. To keep terrorists away from the weapons, US leaders call on American diplomat Janssen LaMarche, whose diplomatic skills, family connections, and charismatic personality make him uniquely qualified to avert a world crisis. But before LaMarche begins his mission, doctors identify a health problem as terminal. Now forced to wage a life-and-death battle for himself, he must first travel back in time where an unknown fate awaits him, and family secrets on two continents come to light. As a world crisis moves the plot through suspenseful twists and surprises, at the heart of the story is the personal saga of a man on a mission and the women who fear for his life. Pieces of Dark, Pieces of Light is now FREE on KU + $2.99 to purchase! Connect with Linda W. Rooks Website | Pinterest | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Wendi Lou Lee is a follower of Jesus, a former child actor, and author of A Prairie Devotional and Red Tail Feathers. The four seasons she spent on Little House on the Prairie playing Baby Grace Ingalls are among God's greatest blessings. In 2015, Wendi was diagnosed with a brain tumor that changed the direction and purpose of her life. Her surgery and recovery led to a newfound freedom, sharing her story of God's goodness through life's most difficult circumstances. Connecting with people—one person at a time—brings Wendi the most joy. Mentioned in This Episode Red Tail Feathers | Wendi Lou LeeLittle House on the Prarie Connect with Wendi Lou Lee Instagram | Facebook | Big Time Grace Facebook Group Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

In late 2020, M.D. House semi-retired from a successful career in the Corporate world. He enjoyed his time there and still consults part-time, but being able to pursue his passion for creative writing has been a blessing. Many years ago, while writing on a very limited basis, he came within a hair's breadth of getting a science fiction novel published. Since embarking on my new journey with much more time and focus, he has published that (very long) book and a sequel, along with six religious historical fiction novels (which were a surprise to me). M.D. House has gotten award recognition, including a Chaucer Award finalist nod for The Barabbas Legacy, along with a favorable review from Kirkus for The Servant of Helaman, a spy thriller. M.D. House's schedule is filled with new projects, including his first fantasy novel, provisionally titled Crossroads of Sundering Memory, the sequel to The Servant of Helaman, and a pair of screenplays. The third volume of the Patriot Star sci-fi series will be on the docket soon as well. Connect with M.D. House on his website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Bookbub, LinkedIn, and sign up for his newsletter here.More about Sophia After her miraculous rescue by the angel Raphael, Sophia, daughter of Barabbas and Chanah, sets out with the former slave Onesimus to find the elusive and itinerant apostle John. Once they find him, an unexpected trip outside the Roman empire into the mysterious northern nation of Sarmatia expands her understanding of God's global efforts to gather his children to their Savior. It also reveals in starker detail the pernicious, pervasive attempts by the adversary to disrupt the work and turn the children of God toward evil and superstition. Pride is her own weakness, and she must learn how to temper and control it, so that her mind might be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. What surprises await her as she travels great distances with the Lord's beloved apostle to spread the message of the gospel? How differently does God see her life than what she has assumed? What will happen to the growing church's relationship with Rome when Emperor Vespasian dies and his sons pick up the mantle? And how does John continue to have so much energy and faith? Purchase a copy of Sophia Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Kendu Kids is founded by Davy Liu, a veteran animator with Disney, Lucas Film, and Warner Bros whose vision is to bring Bible-based stories of faith and hope to children and families and to provide the highest quality creative content through media, technology, and films to impact a postmodern culture with God's truth. Mentioned in This Epsoide The Giant Leaf The Royal Feast Fire Fish Jordan's Guest Enchanted Tree  Donate to KenduKids - https://www.kendukids.org/donate Connect with Davy Liu + KenduKids Website | KenduKids | Instagram | Facebook Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Creston Mapes grew up in northeast Ohio, where he has fond memories of living with his family of five in the upstairs portion of his dad's early American furniture store - The Weathervane Shop. Creston was not a good student, but the one natural talent he possessed was writing. He set type by hand and cranked out his own neighborhood newspaper as a kid, then went on to graduate with a degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University. Creston was a newspaper reporter and photographer in Ohio and Florida, then moved to Atlanta, Georgia, for a job as a creative copywriter. Creston served for a stint as a creative director, but quickly learned he was not cut out for management. He went out on his own as a freelance writer in 1991 and, over the next 30 years, did work for Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, The Weather Channel, Oracle, ABC-TV, TNT Sports, colleges and universities, ad agencies, and more. He's ghost-written more than ten non-fiction books. Along the way, Creston has written 13 contemporary thrillers, achieved Amazon Bestseller status multiple times, and had one of his novels (Nobody) optioned as a major motion picture. Creston married his fourth-grade sweetheart, Patty, and they have four amazing adult children. Creston loves his part-time job as an usher at local venues where he gets to see all the latest-greatest concerts and sporting events. He enjoys reading, fishing, thrifting, bocci, painting, pickleball, time with his family, and dates with his wife. Connect with Creston Mapes on his Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | BookBub More about I Am In Here: Little Do They Know, I Can See and Hear Everything! Eighteen-year-old Hale Frodele is presumed braindead from a tragic church bus accident in which he lost his younger brother, Nate. Little does anyone know—Hale hears and understands everything with crystal clarity. Hale remembers when his mom died at age 44 of pancreatic cancer and his dad turned his back on God. Hale understands that the unbeliever his dad remarried whispers bitterly that Hale is ‘pitiful' and ‘ruining' her marriage. Hale knows his father has borrowed a large sum of money from a deranged loan shark named Sebastian and the payback is due in 48 hours. Hale believes in his best friend Gilbert, who still visits him weekly, prays for his healing, and is beginning to realize something is very wrong in the Frodele household. Hale is in here . . . and he has a mind-blowing story to tell. With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction, and thriller lovers. Fans of Terri Blackstock, Charles Martin, Christy Barritt, Robert Whitlow, Karen Kingsbury, and Francine Rivers will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes. Purchase a copy of I Am In Here. Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Shellie Rushing Tomlinson is an award-winning author and humorist, a popular blogger and speaker, host of the The Story Table podcast and co-host of Rocking it Grand. Her titles include Suck Your Stomach In and Put Some Color On, and Finding Deep and Wide. She and her husband Phil live and farm in Lake Providence, Louisiana. They have two happily married kids and six grandchildren. Connect with Shellie on her website, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. More about Seizing the Good Life: Living on high alert drains your energy and steals your joy. There is a better way and Seizing the Good Life will help you find it as it takes you through the Gospel of John. If our chaotic culture has left you drained of joy, here's some good news: there is a way to get it back—and keep it. Let's face it. Joy is becoming as scarce in our culture as fresh eggs at the grocery store. Constant headlines about one catastrophe after another, along with living in a society bent on erasing God from our consciousness, can leave us stressed out and working hard just to get by—far from the good life of abundant joy Jesus promised us. And yet, He did promise us that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. So how do we go about seizing the good life from the jaws of depression and hopelessness that threaten us now? Shellie Rushing Tomlinson has walked this path and knows the way. With the Gospel according to John as her roadmap—and plenty of personal stories, insights, and a healthy dollop of humor for good measure—she can help you not only rediscover the peace and joy found in friendship with Jesus, the Lover of your soul, but maintain it over the long haul. God never intended for you to hold on to a dry faith with chewed-up fingernails. You really can know peace and joy in the middle of our anxious and angry culture. A deep dive into this study will help you seize the good life once again. Purchase a copy of Seizing the Good Life here. Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

“To last for the long haul and through the stresses and complexities of life, love has to be more than something we feel. It has to be something we do. We have to demonstrate it concretely in our marriages and families, among our friends and acquaintances, and, yes, even among our enemies. And that's what this book is about. In its pages, you'll see examples of people just like you—like all of us—who learned to take the obstacles, the lemons they face in life, and turn them into satisfying, emotional thirst-quenching nectar. These are the success stories that make you want to go out and discover the power of love.” Gary Chapman If you're feeling weary or burdened by the call to love, you'll find strength and hope in the pages of this book. Love is a Choice gives us stories of love in action, inspiring us to go deeper in our relationships. Each story is coupled with 5 Love Languages® insights and application points. Connect with Dr. Gary Chapman - www.5lovelanguages.com Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Beloved author and Bible teacher Michele Cushatt offers ten practices to strengthen your confidence in God's daily presence and power and build a faith strong enough to endure even the toughest seasons. Life can be hard. Although there are moments of beauty and goodness, more often than not, life is marked by fear, struggle, disappointment, and loss. And we don't know what to do with it. We've tried to find hope and security in various people and places--but each has proved unworthy of our trust. We need more. Something--or Someone--who won't fail us when our world falls apart. In this book, beloved author and Bible teacher Michele Cushatt presents a better way. By exploring powerful personal, historical, and biblical stories of people of extraordinary faith, she curates and shares ten practices to help you deepen your confidence and certainty in the God who can be trusted with your worry, questions, confusion, and grief. As a woman who has been through immeasurable suffering, she writes with both deep compassion and practical insight as she guides you to: Practice lament and process grief without guilt or shame Understand what keeps you from trusting God and how to navigate doubt with truth Learn simple ways to foster shalom and gratitude on a daily basis Develop a fresh, eternal perspective that delivers both peace for today and hope for tomorrow Savor daily "faith-builder" practices to strengthen your confidence in God's love and purposes for you, no matter what happens There is hope in your hardship and a God who is both with you and for you. These ten practices point the way to the only One you can truly trust, and ultimately, to a faith in him that will not fail. Mentioned in This Episode A Faith that Will Not Fail | Michele Cushatt — https://amzn.to/3G5z4to John 14:18 — https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A18&version=NIV Zephaniah 3:17 — https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zephaniah%203%3A17&version=NIV Daily Bible Podcast — http://dailybiblepodcast.net/ Relentless | Michele Cushatt — https://amzn.to/3zj5r47 Connect with Michele Cushatt — https://michelecushatt.com/ Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Time is short. Here's how to invest it in what matters most. As a busy mom, pulled in many directions, you've felt it: There's too much to do, and not enough time to do it. It seems like the only solution is to hustle harder. But there's a far better way to manage your time so that you can simplify and enjoy your life. Crystal Paine—mom of six, bestselling author, and entrepreneur—delivers a real-world, no-nonsense guide to keeping you sane and doing the things you love most. In The Time-Saving Mom, Crystal takes you inside her days to help you: · Adopt an easy-to-implement four-step system to organize and simplify your life · Create morning and evening routines that set you up for success · Learn time-saving hacks to help you find time for pursuing your personal passions, friendships, exercise, and better sleep · Carve out sacred time for God and your family You don't have to be a productivity queen to maximize your time. Instead, you can be a time-saving mom, investing in what matters most. "The Time-Saving Mom will change your life. . . . The practical tools and advice in this book are game changers." —ALLI WORTHINGTON, author of Remaining You While Raising Them Mentioned in This Episode The Time Saving Mom | Crystal Paine Connect with Crystal Paine Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Podcast Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

This whole-person, interactive approach to body image includes coloring sheets, journaling prompts, and therapist insights that ground you in God's love and build you up in truth. Are you tired of being at war with your body—and with your thoughts about your body? Rachael Gilbert struggled with shame when she didn't measure up to her dream body image. Then, as a fitness instructor and licensed counselor specializing in disordered eating, she realized how many of us bury the same painful insecurities. But keeping up appearances is exhausting. We need restoration from the inside out. In Image RESTored, Rachael offers professional guidance, coloring pages, Scripture, prayers, journaling prompts, and a link to online teaching videos to help you experience true freedom. See your whole self in a new way as you learn: A biblical perspective on eating, weight loss, fitness, and self-confidence rooted in God's love. Counselor-inspired strategies to help you appreciate how God made you. How to reframe stories that formed your attitude toward your body. Tools for overcoming comparison and trauma. Ways to use thoughts and feelings so they help you rather than sabotage you. Rich with spiritual and therapeutic insights, this Christian body image workbook calls you to experience healing and wellness that starts with knowing God's love for you—mind, soul, body, and spirit. “Is there a struggle more universal than the one surrounding our views of our own bodies? Satan knows this is an easy target, and frankly, it's one that is not discussed very often in the Church. That's why I am so glad Rachael Gilbert wrote this book. I love how she mixes real-life experience with a biblical worldview and the expertise of a therapist. I believe there is such a need for this book right now in the Church, and there's no better person to write it than Rachael.” —from the foreword by Robert Morris, senior pastor of Gateway Church and author of The Blessed Life Purchase your copy of Image RESTored. Mentioned in this Episode Image Restored | Rachael Gilbert Connect with Rachael Gilbert Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Podcast Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetriciagoyershow/support

What if the Bible was Your Teen's Favorite Subject? The Bible is equipped to build the student's thinking muscle, the brain and engage the heart of your student. This leads to a love of learning and critical thinking. Challenge your students to use critical thinking skills to influence the world, stand firm in their faith in a shifting culture, and develop a deeper relationship with God. COMPLETING THIS COURSE WILL HELP YOU: Have a deeper, more authentic relationship with God Influence the world around you with Truth Tackle any subject, thought, or ideology Acquire a love for and appreciation of the Scriptures Enroll in Your Sabbath Invitation here. Mentioned in this Episode Genesis 18:19 Isaiah 66:23 Genesis 2:1-3 Exodus 12:38 Exodus 16:30 Daily Bible Podcast Esther 9:27-28 BibleHub.com Your Sabbath Invitation | David Nekrutman Connect with David Nekrutman & Biblical Excavations Website | Facebook Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetriciagoyershow/support

Set in Shanghai and Seattle, Calculated is a gritty, modern-day blend of the Count of Monte Cristo and Mission Impossible. She has many names – Octavia, Double 8, Phoenix, Josephine. She's a math prodigy, a calculating genius and everyone wants her. In seventeen-year-old Jo River's complicated world of numbers, there's no such thing as coincidence. When she is betrayed by someone she loves, kidnapped by the world's most wanted smuggler, and forced to use her talent to shore up a criminal empire, Jo deems her gift a curse—until she meets Red. Fellow captive and unlikely sage, Red teaches Jo to harness her true potential, so she can do more than just escape. Before he dies, Red reveals a secret about her enemies and makes her vow to right his wrongs. But Jo has a vow of her own. With help from Chan, a bitter billionaire, and Kai, his off-limits son, Jo rises into a new role, ready to take down those who ruined her life. Until a mathematical error comes back to haunt her with a threat much more dangerous than the criminals on the loose. To beat the odds, Jo must decide who she really is and if risking everything is worth it. After all, history is not made—it's calculated. Grab all the books in the Calculated series here. Mentioned in this Episode Calculated | Nova McBee Simulated | Nova McBee Activated | Nova McBee The Chronicles of The Spanish Civil War | Tricia Goyer Daily Bible Podcast Connect with Nova McBee Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Beyond the Gray Mountains at https://triciagoyer.com/big-sky-series/! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetriciagoyershow/support

Mackinac Island Story Series follows the life of Piper Penn in 1979 as she tries to leave her past behind and start a new life on Mackinac Island. In Being Ethel (In a world that loves Lucy) we follow her journey as a known shoplifter in San Francisco to Mackinac Island where she encounters mystery, romance, and true friendship with an I Love Lucy-loving nun. In Book 2, Being Dorothy (In a world longing for home) -1980- Piper becomes involved with a couple who have a secretive background and are not who they appear to be to anyone on the island. Next, in Being Alice (In a world lost in the looking glass), it's 1981 and we find Piper Penn meeting a young woman burdened by the scars on her face and the scars in her heart and she becomes the music tech for a famous rock star playing at the Grand Hotel for several weeks in the summer. In 1982, we meet Wendy T. Bell who is celebrating her 50th birthday by wondering which of her guests is trying to blackmail her and end her illustrious career as a famous author. An escape to Mackinac Island to elude the paparazzi and her troubled past leads to more mystery, suspense, and a look at what matters in life. Each book is filled with mystery, romance, friendship, faith, and yes, some recurring quirky characters. The continuation of the series finds Piper Penn living on the island and interacting with intriguing visitors who draw her into their story. Each book stands on its own, but reading them in order will provide a richer experience as you get to know Piper Penn and her life. Take a virtual visit to Mackinac Island with Piper Penn and an ever-surprising cast of characters, including the magical island itself, in this Mackinac Island series. Get the Mackinac Island Story series here. Mentioned in this Episode Being Ethel | Michele Olson Being Dorothy | Michele Olson Being Alice | Michele Olson Being Wendy | Michele Olson Somewhere in Time Ramona Books | Beverly Cleary Henry Huggins | Beverly Cleary Encyclopedia Brown | Donald J. Sobol Flying Nun Connect with Michele Olson Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Don't forget to subscribe + leave us a rating and review! Be sure to visit the full show notes and listen to other episodes at thetriciagoyershow.com. And check out my newest book Heart Happy at triciagoyer.com/heart-happy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetriciagoyershow/support