Podcast appearances and mentions of edie sundby

- What is the Catholic response to Coming Out Day? Jen pontificates. - Jen tries again to find Christian music that Tommy Tighe would like…and fails again. - Jen has a fascinating chat with Edie Sundby, a former IMB executive who took her health into her hands in a radical way after a devastating medical diagnosis.

What would you do if you were faced with a grim cancer diagnosis? Listen to Edie Sundby's true story, in her words, "...not about avoiding death, but living life.”

Chrystal Evans Hurst is a writer, speaker and worship leader and the daughter of respected pastor and teacher Dr. Tony Evans. Chrystal’s upbringing was rich in love and God’s teachings, but even with that foundation, she still experienced uncertainty, fear and pain in her life. She describes how God was always the author of her story, even though the times that were difficult, and how she has been shaped for the better by those experiences. Our second segment features author Edie Sundby-- a woman who was given 3 months to live--and how she overcame this death sentence by her faith in God and a determination to start walking to keep living.

What can I say about this weeks guest? There are so many reasons to love and admire Edie Sundby, and I was honored to spend some time hearing her amazing story! Around 10 years ago, Edie found herself in a doctors office complaining of back pain. She’d just sent her children off to college, and was looking forward to embracing the empty nest and beginning a new business venture with her husband. She was active and social. She even ate primarily organic foods. On the outside, Edie was the picture of health and wellness. But on the inside, vital organs were being attacked by what she soon discovered was stage 4 cancer. The cancer had spread at an alarming rate, covering her body. She was told she had 3 months to live. To anyone who’s been diagnosed with a terminal illness, or knows someone who has, we can all testify it is an absolutely traumatic experience. Edie took her diagnosis and made peace with it. But after awhile, she decided to try her own form of therapy. In the midst of 79 rounds of chemo, and 3 radical surgeries, Edie began walking. Edie soon expanded her walk to the 800+ mile El Camino Real Mission Trail, a trail that connects the 20 missions across California. This trail had not been walked in its entirety in over 200 years, making 64 year-old Edie’s completion of the walk not only record-breaking, but miraculous. On this episode, Edie and I discuss why she chose walking, what the trek involved, the emotions that follow terminal cancer, and how she found God in the desert. She truly is a remarkable person and a great storyteller. Edie’s mission is to be an ambassador of hope, and to share her story of healing and freedom to those in a season to pain. Her book, “The Mission Walker” details her journey and you can find the link below! A few takeaways from this episode: 1. Whatever happens in life, don’t give up your sense of meaning and purpose. 2. When we start to MOVE, we’re not as afraid. 3. When you’re handed a negative diagnosis, do you best to live outside of your illness.

Crawford Loritts, Edie Sundby, Todd Courtney, Michael Guillen, Ronald Winters, Mandi Ancalle

Crawford Loritts, Edie Sundby, Todd Courtney, Michael Guillen, Ronald Winters, Mandi Ancalle

Guests this hour include - Marty Schneider (The Word on Wealth), and James Hirsen (Newsmax) -Another hour with Mark Standriff sitting in for Mark Larson; Chris Christie silhouette shot attack by the left - The Elephant in the Room?! -Edie Sundby is with Megyn Kelly and as a cancer patient very thankful...for a plan and doctors that can no longer be there! -CMA Awards with Paisley and Underwood poke fun at ObamaCare. -Marty Schneider joins Mark Standriff in the show to discuss increase in Social Security payments for seniors. -The hour with Standriff wraps up with James Hirsen bantering about political perspective from DEMS. in Hollywood! ..and you'll get perspective from Standriff sitting in for Mark Larson!