Podcast appearances and mentions of monica schmelter

Monica Schmelter shares how a God-moment at the age of 13 changed the course of her life forever. “I knew that Jesus was what I wanted, and I knew that was what I had been looking for my entire 13 year old life.” - Monica Schmelter, The Host of Christian Television Network's daily show ‘Bridges' & Author of ‘Messy To Meaningful'   

Monica Schmelter with Christian Television Network in Nashville, TN and the host of The Bridges show joins me for a podcast episode.We did a deep dive into Psalm 33. The richness of this Psalm comforted both of our hearts as we read it before the podcast and discussed it. I broke some of the verses up into sections so it would be easier to process some of the insights.Psalm 33:1-3 says, “Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous;     it is fitting for the upright to praise him. 2 Praise the Lord with the harp;     make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. 3 Sing to him a new song;     play skillfully, and shout for joy.” David wrote many songs. He poured out his heart when he was broken, but also when he was rejoicing. At times you can feel his pain and other times you could almost feel the joy bursting off the pages of the Bible. What is your favorite type of music? Have you ever thought about writing your thoughts down and creating a song? Do you play any instrument? 4 “For the word of the Lord is right and true;     he is faithful in all he does. 5 The Lord loves righteousness and justice;     the earth is full of his unfailing love.6 By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,     their starry host by the breath of his mouth. 7 He gathers the waters of the sea into jars[a];     he puts the deep into storehouses. 8 Let all the earth fear the Lord;     let all the people of the world revere him. 9 For he spoke, and it came to be;     he commanded, and it stood firm.” Look a little closer at verse five. It says the Lord loves righteousness and justice: the earth is full of his unfailing love. We don't have to look far to see the love that God has poured into our world. The Lord spoke the heavens and earth into existence. Did you catch that? The Lord spoke and it came into existence!What is your favorite thing about creation? Do you have a favorite animal?  10 “The Lord foils the plans of the nations;     he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. 11 But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever,     the purposes of his heart through all generations.12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,     the people he chose for his inheritance. 13 From heaven the Lord looks down     and sees all mankind; 14 from his dwelling place he watches     all who live on earth— 15 he who forms the hearts of all,     who considers everything they do.” God knows the plans for today and our future steps. We don't know what each day will bring forth. God knows all that is going on in our world past, present and future. He knows what we are going through right this very minute. 16 “No king is saved by the size of his army;     no warrior escapes by his great strength. 17 A horse is a vain hope for deliverance;     despite all its great strength it cannot save. 18 But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,     on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, 19 to deliver them from death     and keep them alive in famine.”

Learn how to prepare for an interview with Media expert, Monica Schmelter. Use these nine tips to stand out as a media guest.Linda Goldfarb welcomes Monica Schmelter to Your Best Writing Life. Monica hosts a daily television program – Bridges, which airs in over 50 million homes on Christian Television Network. Her show Bridges is also available on streaming platforms like ROKU and at monicaschmelter.com. Listen in as Linda and Monica talk about rocking your media interviews as an author. How do you prepare for the interview? How to utilize the acronyms BRAND and SHOW to personalize your media content, and so much more.LINKSMonica SchmelterTalk to Monica about coachingMake the Most of Your Media Interview PDF DownloadEnjoy our content? Support this podcast - Every dollar keeps us going - thank you!Visit Your Best Writing Life website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb is a multi-published award-winning author, audiobook narrator, international speaker, board-certified Christian life coach, and the co-owner, co-founder of the LINKED® Personality System, and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda and her hubby, Sam are empty nesters leading full lives. With four adult children and grandbaby #15 on the way– life is a new adventure every day. She loves sipping frothed coffee with friends, traveling the countryside with Sam, and sharing transparent truth to help others take their next best step-- personally and professionally.

Coming up this week on Shaped by Faith… Rhonda Rhea and Kaley Rhea, mother/daughter writing duo, co-authored the Christy Award and Selah Award finalist, Turtles in the Road. Their latest humorous romance, Off-Script & Over-Caffeinated, is a Golden Scroll Award first place winner in Best Contemporary Fiction, as well as a Selah finalist, Book of the Year semi-finalist, and more. Rhonda and Kaley team up regularly for nonfiction as well, and both are multi-award-winning devotion writers. They write the Messy to Meaningful series with Monica Schmelter, General Manager of Christian Television Network's Nashville station and host of the popular TV show, Bridges. Keep reading...

Would you trust how you looked if you woke up and got ready for your day without relying on a mirror? I know I wouldn't – I rely on a mirror all day, checking for hairs out of place, something in my teeth, and making sure what I'm wearing is well-adjusted and covering what it should. Just like using a mirror can keep us in check, relying on God's word keeps us in check by reminding us of areas that we need to clean up every day. James 1:20-24 reminds us that we are to '

We protected our children from bad influences when they were young because we care. We are horrified when they make bad choices as adults.  Monica Schmelter, author and television host, was my guest this week. She ministers to mom with prodigals and offers wisdom and hope.

Monica Schmelter is the host of Bridges which airs in over 50 million homes on the Christian Television Network. While she enjoys working in media, speaking, and writing books, her most happy place is spending time with family.

Today’s episode is an interview with Dr. April Jones.  She’s a pharmacist, author, and entrepreneur.  As the parent of a childhood cancer survivor and amputee, she is an advocate for a number of interests, including adaptive sports.  She uses her family’s story to educate others and encourage them to find strength in struggle and purpose in pain.  As an author, she entertains audiences in print, ebook, and audiobook.   Dr. April Jones is not only an Oncology Medical Director for Pfizer, but she is also the author of No Mess No Message, owner of The Drifted Drum Company, a motivational speaker, an avid community volunteer, a mentor, and a leader in the pharmacy profession. Along with her many professional credentials, she’s the mother of an international adaptive athlete/cancer survivor/college student and 2 other busy boys.  It’s her personal journey that makes her an authority on transforming pain into purpose and struggle into strength.   Mentioned in this episode Website www.thedrifteddrum.com *When you buy No Mess, No Message through the website, you can purchase an author-signed copy!  Dr. April Jones can inscribe a special message if desired and/or giving as a gift!   Book link on amazon.com No Mess, No Message.  Finding Strength in Struggle and Purpose in Pain (You can see my review of the book on amazon.com!)  No Mess, No Message is also available online at Barnes and Noble, BAM, Apple, GoodReads, Bookbub, Amazon, Target, and Walmart. Tickets to the Path to Purpose Virtual Retreat can be purchased at www.thedrifteddrum.com/collections/event-tickets.  Use code WELOVEKIM for 10% off!!!  Speakers mentioned in this podcast episode: Dr. Katariina Rosenblatt, PhD, human trafficking survivor, There is Hope for me Foundation Pastor Zane Isaacson - attempted abortion survivor.   Monica Schmelter, Talk Show Host, Bridges on Christian Television Network Fabi Powell, Founder of Josh Powell Foundation - dedicated to synovial sarcoma awareness Jerrica Dodd PharmD - Leadership session facilitator Bryan Heard and Tony Goforth of Crucial Conversation Podcast Email thedrifteddrum@gmail.com  LinkedIn (April Jones) Facebook @dr.apriljones, @thedrifteddrum Instagram @livebeautiful_dr.mom, @thedrifteddrumco, @tylergjonesy  YouTube The Drifted Drum Company, Tyler’s new channel is "College Through Christ" TikTok @drjones_nomessnomessage, and @tylergjonesy   Paralympic Games  Challenged Athletes Foundation Nashville Audio Productions Wesley’s Warrior Foundation I-CAN! = International Child Amputee Network Endeavor Games in Oklahoma Book Launchers Highlights from the interview  April celebrated the 1st anniversary of the release of No Mess No Message in Sept 2020.   April’s son Tyler (cancer survivor) started college this fall.  He’s pre-med for sports medicine and will earn an athletic trainer’s certificate in his Bachelor’s Program.  He wants to specialize in adaptive sports medicine.  When April tried to identify her book’s target audience, she thought it would be cancer moms.  Turns out, her journey is relatable to anyone facing adversity.  It helps prepare someone facing a struggle.   “Meat grinder” analogy = processing what’s happened to you.  What we put in needs to come out better once we’ve processed it.  I related to the book even though I’m an autism mom.  April wanted to help others to be stronger.  If the pain happened, and it’s behind her, and she can’t use it to help others.  It’s compassionate to share with others.  April is a mentor of sorts in the book.  One theme is, “Hang in there!  If I can make it through this, so can you!” Why did April narrate her own book?  To be as authentic and transparent as possible.  Narrating it “her way” was important to her.  She had a professional production team record her book.   April’s friend Angela challenged her to write No Mess, No Message.  Angela founded Wesley’s Warrior Foundation after her son Wesley passed from cancer as a child.  “Helping is healing.”  April committed to sending one chapter/month to Angela until the book was finished.  Wesley’s Warrior Foundation helps alleviate financial burdens.  Families can’t work due to treatments.  Parents need to pay rent and buy groceries.  Angela put her finger on what she needed when she was needy and created a foundation to serve that need.   Asking for help and articulating needs can be difficult.  April was worried about hurting feelings, insurance reimbursement, etc.  You have to do what you have to do or your child will suffer.  Find your voice early because you will have to advocate long-term for your child if they live a long life.   If you don’t know your options and how much better life could be, you just can’t make better choices.  Support groups can be helpful.  Connect with other families that have similar diagnoses and disabilities.  She’s learned so much from others about steps she had not gotten to yet.  You get to end up being a resource to others AND use the info for the benefit of your own child and his care team.  It’s rewarding because you remember how much learning that fact/about that service made a significant and positive impact on your own child.  April attended the Endeavor Games in Oklahoma so she could network with other moms, get support, and learn.  Tyler met athletes and made friends and lasting relationships.  Tyler participated in races and got medals.  It opened his mind to new athletic possibilities and gave him joy. When you start with a disadvantage, it can make you stronger.   Tyler is April’s business partner at The Drifted Drum Co.  As the book was being published, the company was born.  It serves more than one purpose.  Tyler wanted an apparel line.  April wanted to publish other people’s stories.  So, they formed The Drifted Drum Company “The Business of Encouragement.”  The Drifted Drum Company became April’s publishing Brand, and Tyler Vibes Apparel is part of it.  She is developing books with other authors and will publish their stories under her brand.   Events are on the website under The Drifted Drum Company.  Examples include “The No Pity Party” Event and “A Path to Purpose” Virtual Retreat.  “Drifted” = ended up in a place you didn’t expect to be due to external forces directing you.  “Drum” = a vessel that can be emptied out and filled up over and over again. Details about Path to Purpose Retreat:  Tickets can be found at thedrifteddrum.com. See EVENTS tab.  It’s a Virtual event Dec 5, 10 AM-2:30 PM CT.  Cost is $50.  Use the coupon code WELOVEKIM for 10% off the ticket price.  All participants get some swag = her book (digital download) and the companion journal.  There is a great line-up of speakers!  See links above:   Kateriina Rosenblatt, human trafficking survivor, There is Hope for me Foundation Pastor Zane Isaacson - survived his Mom’s attempted abortion  Monica Schmelter, Host of Talk Show Bridges on Christian Television Network Fabi Powell, Founder of Josh Powell Foundation (sarcoma awareness) The Director of The Drifted Drum Co will share about her story of drug addiction and recovery.   One of the workshops afterward will be facilitated by Dr. Jerrica Dodd PharmD.  The book, ebook, and audiobook were released at the same time.  You can download the companion journal to the book by visiting www.thedrifteddrum.com.   April wants to launch the “No Pity Party Podcast” in 2021.  She will focus on sharing messages of inspiration and sharing resources that helped her guests.  If you want to keep up with Dr. April Jones and The Drifted Drum Company, sign up for the newsletter on www.thedrifteddrum.com.        

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Monica shares simple steps on how we can all clear out the clutter in our lives.

Monica shares tips on how to clean out the clutter in your life.

Over the past year or so, I’ve been slowly minimizing the stuff in my life. Letting go of unreasonable attachments, things I never use, and general decluttering. I have come to LOVE throwing stuff away! I’ve really latched onto the minimalist mindset. While I’m still a work in progress, it’s freeing physically, emotionally and spiritually. You’ll […] The post Take Your Life From Messy to Meaningful with Monica Schmelter appeared first on On Faith's Edge.

Do you struggle with what to throw away and what to keep? Monica Schmelter and her co-authors Kaley Rhea and Rhonda Rhea can help you life a more organized life.

Ginny & Paula ask three questions to help you identify "normalized" abuse. TV personality, Monica Schmelter, recounts how she finally recognized abuse in her childhood.

Ginny & Paula ask three questions to help you identify "normalized" abuse. TV personality, Monica Schmelter, recounts how she finally recognized abuse in her childhood.