Podcast appearances and mentions of lisa clark

The Call to Repentance – Micah 1: 1-16 Lisa Clark, Associate Minister

Five years after their first Christmas Poetry Slam in 2019 (routinely “regifted” ever since), the Ladies have finally picked up their pens to write a fresh batch of poems for the holiday season. And this time, they have help. Joining Sarah, Erin, and Rachel in the Lounge are authors Katie Schuermann and Lisa Clark. Together, they share original Christmas poems ranging from psalms of lament to epic odes to hilarious parodies. Whether you cry or laugh (or do both at once), you'll almost certainly be inspired to make poetry a more regular part of your holiday celebrations. Katie Schuermann is a household name in many LCMS circles, beloved for her cozy novels (among them, our summer book club pick The Saints of Whistle Grove) and for her nonfiction books including He Remembers the Barren and Pew Sisters. Click to visit Katie's website or browse her books from Concordia Publishing House, Kloria Publishing, and Emmanuel Press. Lisa M. Clark is an editor at Concordia Publishing House and the author of devotions, picture books, Bible curricula, Christmas programs, young adult novels — and literally hundreds of original hymn texts. Click to browse Lisa Clark's books at Concordia Publishing House. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

Moving towards Bethlehem – Micah 5: 2; Luke 2: 1-7, 8-16; Matthew 2: 1-11 Lisa Clark, Ministerial Assistant  Jessica Linde, Ministerial Assistant 

Daniel Titles for God: Ancient of Days – Daniel 7: 13-14 Lisa Clark, Ministerial Assistant 

Honouring Sarah: hope    Genesis 23 : 1-4   Lisa Clark, Ministerial Assistant       

Held in His Hand: Revelation and Restoration – Genesis 45: 1-15 Lisa Clark, Ministerial Assistant

Jacob wrestling: Teacher – Genesis 32: 22-31 Lisa Clark, Ministerial Assistant  

The Evangelist: bearers of good news – Acts 8: 26-40 Lisa Clark, Ministerial Assistant

Held in His Hand: Foul and Fair – Genesis 41:1-41 Lisa Clark, Ministerial Assistant

We were joined in the studio with Microsoft MVP Lisa Clark from Dell Technologies to discuss the latest in Azure HCI infrastructure, operational consistency and operating systems. Observing the innovation and development of Azure HCI across the last 4 years, we discuss predictions on what the next 4 years may hold. We cover how Azure is approaching Multi-Cloud architecture in comparison to other players and break down what 'adaptive cloud' really means.

Held in His hand: stewarding power – Genesis 39:1-21 Lisa Clark, Ministerial Assistant

Lisa Clark, Ministerial Assistant   Clean hands and pure hearts – Psalm 24

I'll never forget the time in high school when Kate and I had a disagreement, and she threw down these inflammatory words: “welllll I am 18 years old.” I believe my response was something like, “yes dear one, you're an 18-year-old that drives our car, uses our cell phone, lives in our house, wears our clothes, and exists on our money.” (Perhaps I should have paused a bit before responding.)    Nonetheless, if you have older kids, you've probably had similar moments of trying to adjust to kids reaching adulthood-ish while they are still financially dependent and oftentimes making questionable decisions. Thank goodness Lisa Clark is here today!   Lisa is an author, mother, grandmother, and incredible lady who is giving some much-needed advice on parenting our adult-ish children. Some of the topics we cover include:  Best advice on sending a kid to college How to respect our child's independence while also giving them important advice  Practical ways to connect with older kids Recognizing they are adults even when they don't act like it   Even if you don't have older kids yet, the day is coming, so tune in for some great wisdom from precious Lisa Clark!     All things Cynthia Yanof  Lisa Clark Raising Sinners by Lisa Clark   

We hope you'll join us Thursday night at 8pm when our guest will be Lisa Clark from Autos For Autism. We'll share with you all the wonderful things they do, how this years show went and much more. Live on Facebook and YouTube.

Emma Wilson has beed a food stylist for a while. I first met her when she assisted the gifted stylist Lisa Clark, back in my days as a food photographer. We laughed our way through some reminiscences and a chat about food styling as a career, how she got started and how she would go about it if she was starting out today. The interview went by in a flash and at some stage I think we need to talk some more about the business end of styling and how food has become such force within the marketing universe. But that's another episode, this one is a cracker on its own.Eat with Emma On Instagram @a_table_inthecorner Cover image sketched by Courtney Cara Lawson All profile portraits by Russel Wasserfall unless otherwise credited

Guests: Coleman Bales (North campus, junior), Trinity Elliot (North campus, senior), Katelyn Teague (Plano campus, senior), and Campbell Panetti (Plano campus, junior)   Freedom Weekend at Prestonwood is February 2-4, 7 at both the Prestonwood Plano and North campuses. To find out more about Freedom Weekend, MDWK (MidWeek) Bible studies, LifeGroups on Sunday, Lead Team,  Beach Camp, Parent Resources, and other ways to connect with Prestonwood as a student or parent, check out www.prestonwoodstudents.org   Parents, there is also a parent training opportunity on Sunday morning, February 4th at the Plano campus with Lisa Clark in Room A112 at 9:30 am.   To join in praying for Freedom Weekend text PRAY4FREEDOM to 74788.   To learn more about the student choir mission trips, check out www.prestonwoodstudentworship.org. Students are able to get involved in additional opportunities like Fall Follies and the Gift of Christmas (GOC) as well.   Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!

It's the MOST WONDERFUL time of the year!!! It's Christmastime! And we're celebrating hard over here at Raising Sinners!   The story of Jesus' birth seems to come alive every year at this time as parents, grandparents, friends, and family tell the story from Luke chapter 2.  Every time we open God's word to read the account, it seems like it refreshes itself and becomes anew.  That's the truth of God's word, isn't it? It's always fresh and comes alive.  And the Christmas story is no different.    By gathering to tell the story, you're giving Jesus a seat at your table.  You're inviting Him into your celebration and making much of Him, the Guest of honor.  As we tell the story, we're being faithful to the generations behind us who are depending on us to repeat and repeat the message of Christ's birth to redeem mankind.  Oh, what a story! Oh, what a Savior!   We wish you and yours a blessed Christmas and a VERY Happy 2024!   As always, thanks for listening! We appreciate you! Lisa and Chrissie   RAISING SINNERS is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.  Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org “Raising Sinners” available on Amazon and barnesandnoble.com   (Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network.  Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners” and she and Chrissie co-host The Wonder Podcast, as well. Check it out!)

December is here and we are excited over here at the Raising Sinners Podcast! We celebrate BIG!!! On this episode you'll hear us share some favorite memories of days gone by, traditions we began with our own children and fun things we continue to do with our grands.    For the Christian parent, the month of December is full of opportunities to point our children and community to Christ.  So, we want to be intentional and prepared! Feeling wheels off already? Too many obligations? Take a breath.  Refocus.  Pull out your Bible and start drawing near to Jesus.    So often we forget the guest of honor! Remember who this month is all about in the first place! It's Jesus! Whisper His name.  Invite Him in.  Leave space at your table.  And celebrate big! The Savior has come!   Thanks for joining us for this episode of RAISING SINNERS! Lisa and Chrissie   RAISING SINNERS is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.  Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org “Raising Sinners” available on Amazon and barnesandnoble.com   (Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network.  Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners” and she and Chrissie co-host The Wonder Podcast, as well. Check it out!)ch

We discuss whether Jason's family will be upset if he plays golf before Thanksgiving morning, the acceptability of giving a 15 year-old a “groin-hair trimmer” for Christmas, and how great Nick's life would have been if he just touched Lisa Clark's boob back in high school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today our guest, Katy Boatman, chats with us about her new devotional for boys, “You Can Trust.” We were fascinated listening to Katy discuss how she landed on this writing project.  (You'll have to listen to find out…☺)   Preteen boys have a lot of thoughts spinning through their curious minds each day.  But too often, their “what-if” questions are rooted in fear and anxiety as they try to find their way in a world that doesn't always make sense.  This easy-to-read devotional by Katy Boatman offers daily encouragement and truths to combat that worry.  Each of the 100 devotions, plus interactive activity days, (which sound super fun!) rallies boys to trust the God who has all the answers.  They'll explore questions such as:   What if I don't feel strong enough? What if I'm scared? What if my team loses? What if God changes His mind about me?   “You Can Trust” offers boys tangible reminders that they can trust God with all their what-ifs and questions in life.   Katy lives in Nashville, is passionate about mentoring the next generation and authored a devotional book, “You Can Rest,” for girls which was a finalist in the category of “Young People's Literature for the ECPA'S 2023 CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD. “Check it out, too!    Connect with Katy on Instagram @katyboat   As always, thanks for listening! We appreciate you! Lisa and Chrissie   Raising Sinners is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.  To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.    Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham co- host Raising Sinners as well as The Wonder Podcast. Lisa is the author of the book Raising Sinners, available at Amazon and other retail outlets.     Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org  

Coach Paige Tonz is our guest today on the show! Paige is a Girl Athlete Confidence Coach.  She played softball for what seems to be her whole life, became a D1 athlete and hated to lose! Does this sound like anyone you know???   If so, listen in and hear how Coach Paige won the war in her mind, with the help of Jesus Christ, and learned how to let go of a results-based performance mindset and to have some fun along the way! Coach Paige has built a business connecting with young athletes through TEAM TALKS, step-by-step individual training and tools and resources that will inspire your daughter as well as you, the parent!    Connect with Coach Paige at her website – www.paigetonz.com  Instagram @paigetonz   As always, thanks for listening! We appreciate you! Lisa and Chrissie   Raising Sinners is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.  To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.    Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham co- host Raising Sinners as well as The Wonder Podcast. Lisa is the author of the book Raising Sinners, available at Amazon and other retail outlets.     Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org  

Today we are doing things a little different! Lisa recently joined Steph Thurling, the Executive Director of Christian Parenting, on her podcast THE CHRISTIAN PARENTING PODCAST to share her heart for resources for kids to grow their faith and her new devotional MY TIME WITH GOD written with her friends from our partner ministry, First15.     In a recent survey done by Christian Parenting and First15, parents gave an overwhelming response requesting tools for their kiddos.  And MY TIME WITH GOD was born!   MY TIME WITH GOD is a devltional written for children ages 6-12 to help encourage and equip them to establish a lifetime of learning and walking with God thorugh daily scripture reading and reflection.     Over the course of 20 days, MY TIME WITH GOD will guide your kids (or grandkids!) thorugh some of the basic principles of the Christian faith like, why do I spend time with God? What is prayer? Who is the Holy Spirit? And so much more!   Go to ChristianParenting.org for more info and to purchase your copy of MY TIME WITH GOD!    As always, thanks for listening! We appreciate you! Lisa and Chrissie   Raising Sinners is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.  To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.    Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham co- host Raising Sinners as well as The Wonder Podcast. Lisa is the author of the book Raising Sinners, available at Amazon and other retail outlets.     Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org

I absolutely love hearing from experienced moms who offer gentle and practical encouragement for raising kids. Lisa Clark is a mom and grandmother to 7, and she is joining me today to offer her amazing advice and insight. Lisa co-hosts the podcasts Raising Sinners, which is on the Christian Parenting Podcast Network, and Wonder. She recently wrote a devotional just for kids through our partner ministry, First15, called My Time with God. My kids all have a copy and they seriously love it! So today Lisa and I are talking about what is looks like to raise kids in the Christian faith and partner with the church, managing our time as parents, helping kids prioritize spending time with God, the importance of investing in your own faith, and accepting that your quiet time with God might look different depending on the parenting season you're in.  I really encourage you to grab a copy of My Time with God for all the kids in your life, both you and your kids will love it!Get your copy of My Time With God today!Connect with Lisa @LisaEClarkLisaclarkspeaks.comRaising SinnersWonderOur Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com/Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This show is an enlightening, insightful, 30-minute conversation with amazing people to help listeners nurture their own souls and live their best lives. Guests range from thought leaders in health, PR, faith, politics, finance, mentorship, and community advocacy to mental health, music, entertainment, social justice, education, and leadership. “Soul Wealth” not just a brand — it is also a “lifestyle” of vision, compassion, authenticity, abundance, and legacy created one conversation and one choice at a time. vikkijohnson.com

Happy October and happy new podcast season of The Wonder Podcast!   We are so excited to be back and look forward to hearing from you! Chrissie read CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE by Richard J. Foster many years ago and loved it.  Then she joined friends and read it again.  Then she told Lisa to read it.  ☺ Then she suggested we podcast about it so here we are!   This book, y'all. With over two million copies sold, and counting, this book “has helped millions of seekers discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of God.”   We will be discussing the 3 categories of disciplines over the next few weeks.  (Inward, Outward, and Corporate.) Today, we tackle the corporate disciplines – Confession, Guidance, Worship, and Celebration.  Every single discipline Foster covers is applicable to us and the overarching goal of His Lordship in our lives.    We hope you'll grab a copy of the book, start reading and listening, and join us on this journey toward a deeper, more dependent relationship with our great, glorious God.    Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast!   You can listen wherever you find your podcasts! Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org   (In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched in September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network.  Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.” Check it out!  

We cannot contain our excitement for you to hear this conversation.  James Mckinney joins us this episode to talk about his new (and first!) book, Navigating the Teenage Dating Years.  We all have thoughts about our own dating paths, and for the most part, don't want to replicate those with our own kids.  ☺  So, what to do? Go with the culture? Do what everyone else is doing? Tell them to wait until they turn 16 and turn them loose?    James Mckinney is a father of two teenagers and husband of twenty-three years to his wife, Melissa.  He holds a Masters degree in Theological Studies from Liberty University and serves as the Minister of Adults at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Prosper, TX.  His passion is to see marriages flourish and families walk in the reality and truth of God's word.     This book covers biblical principles for dating! What? The Bible says something about dating? The Bible says something about every aspect of our life and gives us principles to live by.  When we read and study His word, we can apply these godly principles to our lives.  And dating is NO exception! You'll gain so much insight into the what's, when's and how's of dating as you read and ponder James' wisdom on this teen rite of passage.    Connect with James on Instagram @JamesMcKinney or www.biblicalparenting.co   As always, thanks for listening! We appreciate you! Lisa and Chrissie   Raising Sinners is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.  To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.    Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham co- host Raising Sinners as well as The Wonder Podcast. Lisa is the author of the book Raising Sinners, available at Amazon and other retail outlets.     Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org  

We are so excited to be back and look forward to hearing from you! Chrissie read CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE by Richard J. Foster many years ago and loved it.  Then she joined friends and read it again.  Then she told Lisa to read it.  ☺ Then she suggested we podcast about it so here we are!   This book, y'all. With over two million copies sold, and counting, this book “has helped millions of seekers discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of God.”   We will be discussing the 3 categories of disciplines over the next few weeks.  (Inward, Outward, and Corporate.) Today, we tackle the outer disciplines - Submission, Service, Simplicity, and Solitude.  Every single discipline Foster covers is applicable to us and the overarching goal of His Lordship in our lives.    We hope you'll grab a copy of the book, start reading and listening, and join us on this journey toward a deeper, more dependent relationship with our great, glorious God.    Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast!   Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org   (In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network.  Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.” Check it out!

Nick grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan, where he is currently raising two young children of his own. He started practicing yoga in 2000 as an antidote to the head-centrism of college. He found it to be a beautiful combination of spiritual practice and exercise, a way to contemplate cosmic ideas as they manifest in the particular pleasures and pains of human life. When not teaching, running his studio Grateful Yoga, or parenting, Nick likes to contemplate the fruitful intersections of yoga, Buddhism and science. He explores these ideas weekly in his newsletter Within Us and Without Us on Substack. His weekly classes aspire to this integration, mixing science and yoga philosophy with inquiry-oriented yoga practices. Nick has extensive experience working with beginners, men, couples, emerging adults, traumatic brain injury, the chronically stressed, and those seeking to make yoga and meditation part of their daily routine. He is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) through the International Association of Yoga Therapy. View his full resume here.  In spring 2022, Nick trained at the Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership and now leads weekly outdoor experiences of communion with the lakeside lands around Evanston. Nick has a degree in Computer Science from Brown University, where he also studied the theory and practice of Buddhist meditation. Other influences include the Chinese arts of tai chi and qigong, running, the somatics of Lisa Clark and Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen, improvisational theater, West African dance, artmaking, communing with nature, and cooking. Reverence for Impulse is an unscripted, unplanned and (hopefully) unedited podcast with me, Weena Pauly-Tarr. Together with my guests, we're asking what is alive in this moment?We start each episode with a few minutes of meeting each other head-to-toe, through the language of our bodies, before we press record and bring it to a conversation. We start where we are. This is not a hard hitting agenda or getting to the bottom of things, it's about being in the bottoms of things. Finding each other in the not-knowing. I'm here for the spaciousness, the awkwardness, the silliness, the silence — From the dark insides of our bodies to the brightness of our minds, I'm excited to welcome people who's impulses I'd like to get to know. www.weenapauly.com

TWP Show Notes – Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster – Episode 1 Airing – September    Happy September and happy new podcast season of The Wonder Podcast! We are so excited to be back and look forward to hearing from you! Chrissie read CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE by Richard J. Foster many years ago and loved it.  Then she joined friends and read it again.  Then she told Lisa to read it.  ☺ Then she suggested we podcast about it so here we are!    This book, y'all. With over two million copies sold, and counting, this book “has helped millions of seekers discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of God.”   We will be discussing the 3 categories of disciplines over the next few weeks.  (Inward, Outward, and Corporate.) Today, we tackle the inner disciplines – meditation, prayer, fasting, and study.  Every single discipline Foster covers is applicable to us and the overarching goal of His Lordship in our lives.    We hope you'll grab a copy of the book, start reading and listening, and join us on this journey towards a deeper, more dependent relationship with our great, glorious God.     Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast!   You can listen wherever you find your podcasts!   Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org   (In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network.  Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.” Check it out!  

Anger in parenting is common.  We get frustrated with ourselves, our kids, and we lose it sometimes…a lot of times.  And then the cycle of remorse, regret, guilt kicks in.  We've all been there.     Natalie Hixson is our guest today to tackle this hard and sensitive subject.  And she does it with humility and vulnerability.  Natalie is a wife, mother, auntie, and certified professional life coach who helps discouraged Christian moms overcome destructive anger and burnout.  After learning to thrive in motherhood and process anger in a healthy way, Natalie became convicted to help other moms avoid those dark years of motherhood by helping them to appreciate and process their anger, learn to identify their triggers, and ultimately control their reaction to those triggering situations.     FREE OFFER:  Natalie has offered our audience access to her TRIGGER TRACKER as a first step to overcoming destructive anger, helping moms to be the fun, present and joyful wives, and moms they want to be.  The TRIGGER TRACKER will help identify triggers, create awareness, and support moms in changing their mindset around the triggers.   Go to http://nataliehixson.com/raising_sinners As always, thanks for listening! We appreciate you! Lisa and Chrissie   Raising Sinners is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.  To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.    Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham co- host Raising Sinners as well as The Wonder Podcast. Lisa is the author of the book Raising Sinners, available at Amazon and other retail outlets.     Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org  

Chris Sasser joins us today.  We've had Chris on before and he's extremely wise and helpful in discussing real life topics, like performance and how to parent against the mentality of EVERYTIHNG IS A PERFORMANCE! We're our kids' parents, not their agents. ☺    Chris is the pastor of family ministries at Port City Community Church in Wilmington, NC and author of the book, “Bags.”  (If you haven't read this book…read it!)    There is a ton of pressure in a child's life to perform in the classroom, on the field and at home.  Chris shares 3 practical thoughts for parents to consider in parenting them to know their identity is in Jesus Christ and not in what they do.   “We must redefine what success looks like in our family.”    He encourages parents to view the Ted xTalk, “Change the Game Project” by John O'Sullivan.     As always, thanks for listening! We appreciate you! Lisa and Chrissie   Raising Sinners is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.  To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.    Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham co- host Raising Sinners as well as The Wonder Podcast. Lisa is the author of the book Raising Sinners, available at Amazon and other retail outlets.     Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org  

UPDATE: Hopefully you've listened to part 1 of this discussion with our friend, Caitlin Fechner.  We'd highly recommend you listen to part 1 before diving in with us for part 2.     We surveyed parents a few months ago about where they stood with regards to allowing (or not allowing) sleepovers for their kids.  The reviews were heavy on the “no way” or “family only” but there were quite a few parents landing on “yes, they're fun and such a great childhood memory!” And they are and were!    In the internet age, information is coming at us at lightning speed.  So, we know more.  In real time.  What do we do with that knowledge? Should it affect our parenting?   Our friend, Caitlin Fechner, joins us for this 2-part series.  Caitlin has a BA in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a MS in counseling from SMU.  She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, currently employed as a therapist with Dallas ISD.  She's married to Michael, and they have two sons, Trey and Milo.  We had so much to talk about that we decided to devote 2 episodes to this topic.  This discussion is hard and real.  Sleepovers in the 1970s consisted mostly of junk food, music, and a game or two of “straight as a board, light as a feather!” (iykyk) ☺    Sleepovers in the 2020s can look a lot different.  As always, you're the parent and will make decisions for your family that reflect your family values and parenting style.  We're all doing the best we can most days, and that's the truth.  Hopefully this episode will give you something to think about and consider as you make decisions for your family.     As always, thanks for listening! We appreciate you! Lisa and Chrissie   Raising Sinners is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.  To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.    Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham co- host Raising Sinners as well as The Wonder Podcast. Lisa is the author of the book Raising Sinners, available at Amazon and other retail outlets.     Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org

We surveyed parents a few months ago about where they stood with regards to allowing (or not allowing) sleepovers for their kids.  The reviews were heavy on the “no way” or “family only” but there were quite a few parents landing on “yes, they're fun and such a great childhood memory!” And they are and were!    In the internet age, information is coming at us at lightning speed.  So, we know more.  In real time.  What do we do with that knowledge? Should it affect our parenting?   Our friend, Caitlin Fechner, joins us for this 2-part series. Caitlin has a BA in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a MS in counseling from SMU.  She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, currently employed as a therapist with Dallas ISD.  She's married to Michael, and they have two sons, Trey and Milo.  We had so much to talk about that we decided to devote 2 episodes to this topic.  This discussion is hard and real.  Sleepovers in the 1970s consisted mostly of junk food, music, and a game or two of “straight as a board, light as a feather!” (iykyk) ☺    Sleepovers in the 2020s can look a lot different.  As always, you're the parent and will make decisions for your family that reflect your family values and parenting style.  We're all doing the best we can most days, and that's the truth.  Hopefully this episode will give you something to think about and consider as you make decisions for your family.     As always, thanks for listening! We appreciate you! Lisa and Chrissie   Raising Sinners is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.  To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.    Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham co- host Raising Sinners as well as The Wonder Podcast. Lisa is the author of the book Raising Sinners, available at Amazon and other retail outlets.     Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org  

SUMMER is a great time to play catch, isn't it? We can take a breath and enjoy life at a slower pace.  That's exactly what we plan to do over the next few weeks! The Raising Sinners Podcast will be re-playing some of our favorite episodes (and yours!). Today we're talking CHANGE. Join us for our final RE-PLAY this summer as we discuss seasons of change with our friend Debbie Stephens.  Stay cool! Lisa and Chrissie   Change is inevitable.  But all at one time? New city.  New church.  New friends.  New schools.  New home.  New dog (hey Moose!)    The Stephens family has experienced lots of change in the couple of years and we wanted to check in with the queen of the household herself, Mrs. Debbie Stephens! Wife, mom, speaker, teacher and funny girl, Debbie shares from her heart how they've navigated their new normal.     Debbie is married to Jarrett Stephens, senior pastor of Champion Forest Baptist Church in Northwest Houston, Texas.  They have 4 daughters and 2 dogs.  (Fun fact: both Jarrett and Debbie have been guests on The Wonder Podcast! ☺)   “Obedience is costly but so worth it.”  Debbie Stephens   In obedience, the Stephens family left their life in the Dallas area and embarked on a new journey, but it wasn't easy.     Teaching our children to be flexible is difficult on many levels because most find their security in routines and consistency.  Change is hard.  But the Stephens family has done it with grace and come out on the other side shining bright! Listen in to Debbie's tips on communicating change with your kids and giving space to grieving, new schedules and making choices.     As always, thanks for listening! We appreciate you! Lisa and Chrissie   Raising Sinners is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.  To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.    Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham co- host Raising Sinners as well as The Wonder Podcast. Lisa is the author of the book Raising Sinners, available at Amazon and other retail outlets.     Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org

SUMMER is a great time to play catch, isn't it? We can take a breath and enjoy life at a slower pace.  That's exactly what we plan to do over the next few weeks! The Raising Sinners Podcast will be re-playing some of our favorite episodes (and yours!). This week Lauren Chandler will be joining us (again ☺) to talk about her book, PRAISE HIM! We absolutely LOVED our visit with Lauren.  Grab a coffee and enjoy this convo amongst friends.  Happy Summer! Lisa and Chrissie   Chatting with Lauren Chandler was truly like catching up with an old friend.  She is DE-LIGHTFUL!!! Lauren is an avid writer, a worship leader at her home church, The Village Church, in Flower Mound, Texas where she and her husband, Matt, have served for almost 20 years, and mom to her 3 children.  Lauren is also a Bird Lady! That's right! She watches birds, feeds birds, and even has an app on her phone telling her what kind of bird is perched on her windowsill at any given moment…she's legit! We just love her!   And she has a sincere and pure heart for worship. When her kids were younger, she wrote a song to help them in the highs and lows of life.  That song, became PRAISE HIM!, her new children's book out NOW.  Lauren's lyrical lines are accompanied by whimsical illustrations and encourage children that no matter day or night, wherever they go, they can praise God continually.     From page to page, readers will follow a child through her day as she goes from sunny morning to stormy afternoon and then a shadowy night.  Parents can utilize this book as a great resource to remind their children that God is always there with us, even when days are hard, and that only simple words are needed to praise Him.    Go to LaurenChandler.com to read more about Lauren, and her newest book, PRAISEHIM! It's available everywhere books are sold.     Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenchandler   We hope you enjoy our conversation with Lauren.  She's the real deal.  Her heart for Christ and worship encouraged our hearts in many ways.  As always, thanks for listening! We are thankful for you! Lisa and Chrissie   Raising Sinners is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.  To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.    Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham co- host Raising Sinners as well as The Wonder Podcast. Lisa is the author of the book Raising Sinners, available at Amazon and other retail outlets.     Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org  

SUMMER is a great time to play catch, isn't it? We can take a breath and enjoy life at a slower pace.  That's exactly what we plan to do over the next few weeks! The Raising Sinners Podcast will be re-playing some of our favorite episodes (and yours!). This week, we'll be talking FRIENDS with our friend, and mom squad member, AMY PIERSON! Don't overthink making friends – for yourself or your kids! Enjoy! And Happy Summer! Lisa and Chrissie Friends.  Whether you are 8 or 58, making friends can be tricky.  Especially today when we are living in a false reality world called “social” media.  We have more “friends” than ever, but are experiencing depression, loneliness, and isolation more than ever, too.     Amy Pierson, mom to Eva, Isaac, and Benjamin, shares her personal experiences as a new mom in a big city, and how she helps her children navigate friendship.     “Why don't we invite someone?” These are Amy's connection words.  Going to the park? Invite someone! Going to eat dinner after a game? Invite someone! Taking a class at the gym? Invite someone! We're all looking for an invitation.  A simple invitation connects two people.  It's not hard to do, but why don't we do it? Fear.  We talk about it.     “You have to want friendship more than you fear not having it.”    We also discuss modeling friendship, being proactive and “helping” younger children learn how to be a friend.  Thanks Amy! As always, we LOVE having Amy on our show.  If you haven't listened to THE WONDER PODCAST, check it out! Amy has been a frequent guest and friend.  She's full of godly wisdom.  Thank you for listening! We appreciate you!    Raising Sinners is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.  To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.    Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham co- host Raising Sinners as well as The Wonder Podcast. Lisa is the author of the book Raising Sinners, available at Amazon and other retail outlets.     Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org  

SUMMER is a great time to play catch, isn't it? We can take a breath and enjoy life at a slower pace.  That's exactly what we plan to do over the next few weeks! The Raising Sinners Podcast will be re-playing some of our favorite episodes (and yours!). First up…EXPERIENCING GOD WITH RICHARD BLACKABY! Dr. Blackaby was just incredible to talk to.  He made us feel so at ease and we loved his stories of growing up in the Blackaby household.  Enjoy and Happy Summer! Lisa and Chrissie   We have to admit it…WE ARE BIG EXPERIENCING GOD FANS!!! Dr. Henry Blackaby wrote the study 33 years ago, we have completed the study countless times over the years, and it has shaped us, encouraged us, challenged us and strengthened us! So, we were a little starstruck when Dr. Richard Blackaby joined us for this interview.   Dr. Richard Blackaby, Henry's son and ministry partner is the General Editor of the completely revised, Christian Standard Bible (CSB) Translation of the Experiencing God Bible.  Just released, it features unique design elements and study helps including sections throughout the Bible asking, as only Henry Blackaby can do, “Did you notice?” We so often read God's word in a hurry and miss so much truth and detail.  This Bible will help us think, study, and absorb what God would have for us each day.  And experience Him in His word.     We talk a lot about the study that changed us in this episode.  But we also ask our guest some parenting questions.  One of our favorite quotes, “There aren't enough rules to make your kids love Jesus.  So be so fun and full of joy that they can't possibly NOT want to follow Christ!” AMEN!!!! As Chrissie likes to say, “THE PARTY DON'T STOP!”   We were honored Dr. Blackaby joined us, and we hope you enjoy this episode of Raising Sinners as much as we did!    Lisa and Chrissie   Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org “Raising Sinners” available on Amazon and barnesandnoble.com    (Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network.  Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners” and she and Chrissie co-host The Wonder Podcast, as well. Check it out!)   Raising Sinners is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

We are giddy for another season of The Wonder Podcast and extra giddy to be diving into a new book of the Bible. Esther! Join us as we walk through this book of twists and turns, (you really do feel like you're at the theatre) with so many characters the reader can almost lose track!  Did we mention DRAMA? You can rest assured the Book of Esther is a full-on drama. Our main character, Queen Esther, shows resolve, commitment, discretion, and strength as she accepts the call of God in her life. Although God is never mentioned, you see His hand all through this book. It's thrilling to see and recognize God's plan and presence throughout each chapter, though He's never mentioned by name. So grab your Bible, and join us as we journey through the book of Esther, a woman used by God for “such a time as this.” Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast! You can listen wherever you find your podcasts! Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you. If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! ***** Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org   (In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting'sPodcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.” Check it out!)

We are giddy for another season of The Wonder Podcast and extra giddy to be diving into a new book of the Bible. Esther!   Join us as we walk through this book of twists and turns, (you really do feel like you're at the theatre) with so many characters the reader can almost lose track! Did we mention DRAMA?   You can rest assured the Book of Esther is a full-on drama.   Our main character, Queen Esther, shows resolve, commitment, discretion, and strength as she accepts the call of God on her life. Although God is never mentioned, you see His hand all through this book.   It's thrilling to see and recognize God's plan and presence throughout each chapter, though He's never mentioned by name.   So grab your Bible, and join us as we journey through the book of Esther, a woman used by God for “such a time as this.”   Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast!   You can listen wherever you find your podcasts! Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.   If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram- @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org   (In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched in September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.” Check it out!

Teaching our children to be selfless and think of others first is a big parenting goal always looming in the backs of our minds, but seriously, it's hard in the day-to-day moments of life to really instill this into our children's minds and hearts.  Our society says worry about yourself! Focus on yourself! Take care of yourself! ME ME ME!    But the scripture is clear, “So he answered and said, you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.”  Luke 10:27  Love God.  Love others.  That's our marching orders.     Our friend Rebecca Rapp-Salas joins us again to talk about raising children who are Kingdom minded and have a heart for serving others.  Rebecca grew up on the mission field and met her husband on the mission field.  The Salas' love Jesus and have devoted their lives to loving Him and others.  This was an easy conversation.  Rebecca and her husband David are raising their daughters Amelie and Toni to live out Luke 10:27. They serve others well.  Rebecca gives us ideas, thoughts, and intentional ways we can raise children to think of others first and desire to serve them.    We don't have to teach our children to focus on their own needs.  That comes with skin. ☺ We must teach our children to see those in front of us whom God created that need our love, impact, friendship, and possibly our food, clothes, money and Jesus.     The Raising Sinners Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org   Thank you for listening! We appreciate you! Lisa and Chrissie   Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org “Raising Sinners” available on Amazon and barnesandnoble.com    (Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network.  Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners” and she and Chrissie co-host The Wonder Podcast, as well. Check it out!)

Molly Lackey is social media and special projects assistant at the Concordia Historical Institute in Saint Louis, Missouri, and author of Confessing Jesus: The Heart of Being a Lutheran.   In this “Conversations with Creatives” episode, Molly nerds out with the Ladies about “cottage core,” Japanese artist Sadao Watanabe, archival photographs and artifacts, fonts and paint colors, the history of LCMS missions, and much more.   What wall paint colors pair well with an exhibit of Japanese wood cut prints? What does one do with a triple major in history, German, and Latin? What makes watercolor painting less “scary” than oils? What's the weirdest artifact currently housed at CHI? Find answers to these and other burning questions you never thought to ask in this lively and often hilarious conversation.   Click to learn more about the Concordia Historical Institute and its ongoing Sadao Watanabe exhibit, or to order Molly Lackey's book Confessing Jesus: The Heart of Being a Lutheran from CPH.   You can also listen to previous “Conversations with Creatives” podcast episodes featuring baking professional Mary Kruta, liturgical seamstress Anna Hart, singer/songwriter Erin Bode, microfarmer Beth Ritzman, writer/editor Lisa Clark, author/soprano Katie Schuermann, visual artist Kelly Uffenbeck, and designer/entrepreneur Jessie Bell.    Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erinaltered), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

We are giddy for another season of The Wonder Podcast and extra giddy to be diving into a new book of the Bible. Esther!   Join us as we walk through this book of twists and turns, (you really do feel like you're at the theatre) with so many characters the reader can almost lose track! Did we mention DRAMA?   You can rest assured the Book of Esther is a full-on drama.   Our main character, Queen Esther, shows resolve, commitment, discretion, and strength as she accepts the call of God on her life. Although God is never mentioned, you see His hand all through this book.   It's thrilling to see and recognize God's plan and presence throughout each chapter, though He's never mentioned by name.   So grab your Bible, and join us as we journey through the book of Esther, a woman used by God for “such a time as this.”   Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast!   You can listen wherever you find your podcasts! Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.   If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram- @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org   (In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched in September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.” Check it out!

We are giddy for another season of The Wonder Podcast and extra giddy to be diving into a new book of the Bible.   Esther!   Join us as we walk through this book of twists and turns, (you really do feel like you're at the theatre) with so many characters the reader can almost lose track! Did we mention DRAMA?   You can rest assured the Book of Esther is a full-on drama.   Our main character, Queen Esther, shows resolve, commitment, discretion, and strength as she accepts the call of God on her life. Although God is never mentioned, you see His hand all through this book.   It's thrilling to see and recognize God's plan and presence throughout each chapter, though He's never mentioned by name.   So grab your Bible, and join us as we journey through the book of Esther, a woman used by God for “such a time as this.”   Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast!   You can listen wherever you find your podcasts!   Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you. If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram- @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org   (In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched in September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.” Check it out!  

It's May and summer is quickly approaching.  We thought it would be fun to take a minute, and a breath, and dream about having a simple summer. Our friend Rebecca Rapp-Salas joins us and shares how her family keeps it simple.  It's funny but keeping is simple takes planning, intentionality, and grit.  Keeping it simple isn't that simple after all! ☺   What is a simple summer? It's recognizing the daily gifts of time, rest, and meals together that the school year typically doesn't afford us.  It's fireflies at night, walks in the neighborhood, an overnight camping trip, visiting grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, VBS, and summer camp.  It's lists of fun activities like smores over a fire, scavenger hunts through the park, adventures in the kitchen, service projects and late-night talks.   So many of us look up in August and wonder, “where did summer go?”  Is this because we looked forward to that grandiose trip the whole summer and forfeit the daily blessings of a simple, regular day? We want you to think ahead and plan for a simple summer.  Thank you, Rebecca, for spurring us on to do just that.   The Raising Sinners Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org Thank you for listening! We appreciate you! Lisa and Chrissie Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org “Raising Sinners” available on Amazon and barnesandnoble.com    (Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network.  Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners” and she and Chrissie co-host The Wonder Podcast, as well. Check it out!)

We are giddy for another season of The Wonder Podcast and extra giddy to be diving into a new book of the Bible.  Esther!    Join us as we walk through this book of twists and turns (you really do feel like you're at the theater) with so many characters the reader can almost lose track! Did we mention DRAMA? You can rest assured the Book of Esther is a full-on drama.    Our main character, Queen Esther, shows resolve, commitment, discretion, and strength as she accepts the call of God on her life.  Although God is never mentioned, you see His hand all through this book.  It's thrilling to see and recognize God's plan and presence throughout each chapter, though He's never mentioned by name.     So grab your Bible, and join us as we journey through the book of Esther, a woman used by God for “such a time as this.”    Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast! You can listen wherever you find your podcasts!   Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org   (In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched in September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network.  Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.” Check it out!

As a student of art, yoga and Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen's Body-Mind Centering® work since the 1980's, Lisa Clark describes the how the creative process aligns with embodiment as a practice that begins in subtle movement, incubated with patient curiosity, and expands to engage the myriad relationships within and beyond the body. She describes how this lemniscape of self, other, and the broader world apply both within and beyond the studio. Lisa offers both online and in person learning opportunities to bring fresh persepective and depth to your movement practices. https://www.lisaclarkyoga.com/

Our longtime friend Cheryl Scruggs joins us today to talk marriage, parenting and THRIVING!    Cheryl and her husband, Jeff, are biblical counselors and founders of Hope Matters Marriage Ministry.  Their book, “I Do Again” chronicles their story of marriage, divorce, and remarriage. They are passionate about seeing marriages changed, made whole and reconciled to God's plan.  Cheryl and Jeff have two grown daughters and 3 grandchildren.   Our discussion on this episode centers around how women can thrive in good times, hard times and everything in between. In other words, we talk about thriving in LIFE.  “Abundant life isn't perfect circumstances, it's perfect peace within those circumstances.”   In her new book, “Thriving Beyond Belief - Courageous, Rooted, Thriving Women,” Cheryl provides practical tools to improve every relationship, tools to know the real you, and tips on becoming more vulnerable.     “It's important to remember thriving doesn't mean happy.  You can thrive in every season of life, even when you're not necessarily happy.”    Cheryl's book is available everywhere you get your books! She also hosts a podcast of the same name.  ☺ Connect with Cheryl @cherylscruggs and @thrivingbeyondbeliefbook.  You can also learn more about their ministry by going to www.jeffandcherylscruggs.com.   The Raising Sinners Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org   Thank you for listening! We appreciate you! Lisa and Chrissie   Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you.  If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org “Raising Sinners” available on Amazon and barnesandnoble.com    (Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network.  Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners” and she and Chrissie co-host The Wonder Podcast, as well. Check it out!)

Mary Kruta is a wife, mother, Lutheran Lady, and part of the creative team behind Kruta Bakery in Collinsville, Illinois.   In this drool-worthy “Conversations with Creatives” episode, Mary shares stories and wisdom from her decades of experience helping to run a family-owned, from-scratch, small-town bakery. What's it like to be part of a century-old family business? When do bakers really get up in the morning? Why do professional bakers refer to “formulas” instead of “recipes”? And how on earth does Mary maintain her trim figure despite being surrounded by mouthwatering baked goods all day?   At the end of the episode, Mary challenges the Ladies to try their hand at what she considers the ultimate Easter dessert: carrot cake.   To learn more about Kruta Bakery and the Kruta family, check out their website and Facebook page.   You can also listen to previous “Conversations with Creatives” podcast episodes featuring liturgical seamstress Anna Hart, singer/songwriter Erin Bode, microfarmer Beth Ritzman, writer/editor Lisa Clark, author/soprano Katie Schuermann, visual artist Kelly Uffenbeck, and designer/entrepreneur Jessie Bell.  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erinaltered), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

We were thrilled to chat with Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore about their new prayerbook, “Liturgies for Hope–60 Prayers for the Highs, the Lows, and Everything in Between.”We want to be their best friends. Let's get that out there. They are full of JOY AND PURPOSE! This book started“as an act of defiance against fear.” They were great friends, living in NYC in March 2020 as Covid-19 swept the world. They watched as their friends, colleagues, fellow Believers, and neighbors fought isolation, sickness, and worry. God started to give them words of comfort and peace, and they wrote them down.  When we say the book is honest and holy, we mean it. There is a liturgy for anything and everything. If you've felt, hoped, or experienced it, there's a prayer. And the best part is each liturgy is accompanied by the scripture that led them to write. This book is a marvelous ministry and will spur you on spiritually and meet you where you are. Order the book on Amazon or Barnes and Noble, or you can hear them read it on Audible! Get your copy today! Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast! You can listen wherever you find your podcasts! Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends!  Could you help us share the word? And we'd love to hear from you. If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! Instagram : @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com  www.chrissiedunham.org (In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host RaisingSinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting'sPodcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.”Check it out!)

Maria Bower shares her testimony of faith in this episode. All we can say is buckle up! God does a work in her heart and uses Chrissie in the process. Maria was searching, tired of religion, and wanted a relationship. And God answered her prayers.   From her first prayer for direction and clarity to her everyday prayers, she unrelentingly trusts God. She doesn't question His plan for her life or her family's, and she walks confidently because of His love for her. She is a woman of deep faith.   We loved hearing about Maria's faith journey so much that we ran out of time! But she wanted to ensure our listeners were reminded of two things: Maria reminds us NOT to get discouraged in our daily bible reading. No time to read? Then listen!   God doesn't want to guilt us into spending time with Him. As a desire of our heart, we want to spend time with Him, and sometimes listening to His word in the car, on a walk, or at home is the best way to “hear” from Him! She also reminds us not to lean on our own understanding. We'll never see the whole picture as God does, so we'll never understand everything that happens in this world.   Rest in Him today!   Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Wonder Podcast!   Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Could you help us share the word? And we'd love to hear from you. If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us some stars!!! *****   Instagram @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com www.chrissiedunham.org   In addition to co-hosting The Wonder Podcast, Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched in September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners.”  Check it out!