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Send us a textIn this powerful episode, we sit down with Natasha Smith, author of "Can You Just Sit With Me?" to hear her honest story of loss, faith, and finding hope again. Natasha shares how grief reshaped her life—and how choosing to sit in the pain, rather than run from it, opened the door to healing. Through her personal journey, she offers encouragement for anyone navigating the messy, sacred process of mourning. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that sometimes the most healing thing we can do is simply be present—with ourselves and each other.https://imnatashasmith.com/ Support the showRead Your Story Matters by Branon Dempsey Substack: https://branondempsey.substack.com?r=2f09z7DM me over Threads, or Instagram: @branondempseyLinktree: https://linktr.ee/BranonDempsey Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@branondempsey. Copyright 2025 Your Story Matters, Branon Dempsey | WTT, Inc.

Grief isn't just about losing a loved one or experiencing life's biggest losses. In this episode, I sit down with Natasha Smith to explore the often-overlooked grief we carry in our everyday lives. From unmet expectations to life transitions, we discuss why acknowledging these losses matters and how we can find healing in the small moments. Whether you're navigating a major loss or simply feeling the weight of unspoken grief, this conversation will help you give yourself permission to process, heal, and move forward with grace. Natasha Smith is a certified grief educator, advocate, wife, mother, and former engineer turned homeschooler. Now a two-time published author and a native of North Carolina, she is also a speaker and podcaster, sharing stories on faith, family, and grief. Natasha's work has been featured in Propel Women, Influence Magazine, Her View from Home, Focus on the Family, TODAY Parents, and other online publications. She has contributed essays to books with Guideposts and in So God Made A Grandma, a new release from Her View From Home. Natasha's books, Can You Just Sit with Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life (September 2023, IVPress) and Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness (February 2025, IVPress), are available wherever books are sold.  Connect with her on social media @imnatashasmith. BOOK INFO: https://www.ivpress.com/black-woman-grief PRESS KIT: https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Press-Kits/A0964-press.pdf EXCERPT: https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Downloads/Excerpts-and-Samples/A0964-excerpt.pdf BIO: https://www.ivpress.com/natasha-smith Listen to her podcast and read her blog at imnatashasmith.com. Follow her on Twitter: @imnatashasmith     Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website

A Conversation on Grief and Honoring Your Emotions with Natasha Smith During this episode, we are learning how to trust God with the fullness of our emotions.ROMANS 12:9-15 ESVLet love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,[a] serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.MEET NATASHA SMITHNatasha Smith is a wife, mom, and NC native. She is a writer, speaker, and podcaster, who shares stories on faith, family, and grief. She has inspired others through her writing for over 12 years. Her work has appeared in Guideposts and Focus on the Family print publications. And Her View From Home, TODAY Parents, Pray with Confidence, and other e-publications. You can find her online at imnatashasmith.comRESOURCESConnect with Natasha on IGPurchase Black Woman GriefGrab Liv's Resource to Shift Your Shallow Bible Study to a Sincere One Connect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereFind the Complete Show Notes HereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

Natasha Smith joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to share her journey through grief, faith, and the power of presence during life's hardest moments. "Grief starts when you start to let go." – Natasha Smith   Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com   In this episode we talk about The emotional rollercoaster of awaiting MRI results and the devastating news Natasha's family received. The ICU waiting room as both a heavy and holy space The honest expression of grief and the complexities of maintaining faith amidst sorrow and disappointment. The importance of a supportive community. Secondary and invisible grief. How accurate theology can shape our understanding of suffering and God's role in it.   Featured Guest Natasha Smith Homepage - Natasha Smith   Resources mentioned This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Natasha Smith's book Can You Just Sit With Me? Dr. Diane Langberg- Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores.   Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media.   Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict   Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky

Natasha Smith talks about the upcoming Gators season, her journey as a player and as a coach, and her thoughts on the WNBA By Eddie Monares

Do you remember your last big mistake?  Wouldn't it have been nice if someone had been around to steer you clear of the pit before you stepped right in it?  We can all wish. While I can't give this to you in every area of your life I can promise that today's guest will do it for you in one area. Your job.  Specifically, Natasha Smith joins us to share 5 pitfalls you'll want to avoid while creating on your job.  These insights blew me away because I always encourage you to create on your job.   But these pitfalls show me I've had a blindspot by encouraging you to create on your job without clear guidance or guardrails. Natasha is here to sort all of that out for us.   In this episode you'll learn:  How understanding that the value you think you bring to your job may not be the complete value you bring  The unique qualities of owning on your job that are different from owning in other areas  The Fullfillment Trap: How love, passion, and fullfillment can be your kryptonite  The difference between create and lead vs create, launch, and leave  And much more…  By the end, I know you'll be armed with powerful nuggets to put into practice as you bring more of you when you create on your job.      About my guest:  Natasha is a visionary leader and recognized trailblazer in the Washington DC area, known for guiding creative, technical professionals, and activists to new heights. She excels at turning uncertainty into innovative opportunities and creating environments where creativity leads to sustainable solutions. Her diverse experience includes developing groundbreaking curricula, enhancing professional development, and establishing and standing up critical teams across education, community initiatives, and global organizations. Natasha's work in education, civil rights activism, community leadership, and marketing underscores her dedication to driving impactful change. After years of feeling discouraged by the challenges of pioneering new paths with little guidance or structure, Natasha reached a significant milestone by creating a new role within a global organization. This achievement, which led to the formation of a dedicated team, allowed her to finally see herself as the visionary and pioneer she had always been, despite the initial setbacks and uncertainties she faced. Outside of her own professional endeavors, Natasha supports pioneers as an accountability and thought partner, guiding them through their journeys and helping turn their visionary ideas into reality.   Connect with Natasha on Instagram at NatashaSmith_CreativeStrategy  Connect with Form at  https://linktr.ee/youraccountabilitypartner_    About: The Reframe to Create podcast is hosted by Joy Spencer, an Executive Leadership and Storytelling Coach, Speaker, and Organizational Development Consultant working with professionals and leaders at all levels within organizations.  Joy leverages over 17 years of experience she gained while working to champion change in social justice movements, including those related to global access to essential medicines and consumer advocacy for online privacy.  This work required a dogged commitment to not merely challenging the status quo, but to reimagining and working towards creating an ideal future.  It is this commitment to creating that has shaped Joy's coaching philosophy and approach today. Using her signature C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, Joy guides her clients through a process to become incomparable in work so they can get paid to be themselves.     Follow Joy on LinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-spencer/  

My guest today is Natasha Smith.I met Natasha through the kindness of Shannon Cochran-Yzquierdo.  Thank you, Shannon!  You are connected with so many amazing people and I'm honored to get to meet some of them!Natasha is a firm believer that we can all create positive change.  Regardless of the industry in which she works or the title behind her name, her passion is to inspire others.  And our conversation today demonstrates that exact thing!Natasha has a wealth of experience including being a music teacher, songwriter, lead vocalist, executive assistant, and more… and through it all her purpose is to help others realize their potential and their possibilities.In our conversation today, Natasha reflects on her life as an African American woman who grew up in rural Virginia.  She was raised by her mom and grandmother after her dad died when she was a baby.  From a young age, Natasha took a stand for anyone who looked alone or who was being picked on or mistreated.  She's continued to have this beautiful perspective of looking for the things that tie us together and working hard to bring out the positive ingredients in every single person she meets.Natasha, I'm so grateful to have had this conversation with you.  Thank you for sharing these pieces of your journey.  I know we didn't even scrape the surface of all your experiences, and yet you share so much wisdom and inspiration.  Thank you for making the world a better place!  I'm already looking forward to our next conversation!One final note before jumping into our conversation, this is being released at the beginning of June 2024, so PRIDE month has just begun.  Natasha is an amazing ally to those in the LGBTQ+ community.  You'll hear her share her passion during our conversation.  She also shares some resources for supporting LGBTQ+ friends and family members, so please check out the show notes for those links. Resources:Human Rights CampaignPFLAGGLSENINOVA (Norther Virginia)www.hiv.govMake Life Less Difficult

The pastors' wives chat with grief advocate, author, speaker, and podcast host Natasha Smith. They discuss how to walk alongside people in the church who face loss and grief. Natasha offers practical advice for those of us who struggle with how to offer support to the grieving and teaches us the importance of grief work. Purchase Natasha's book Can You Just Sit With Me? https://imnatashasmith.com/product/can-you-just-sit-with-me-healthy-grieving-for-the-losses-of-life-by-natasha-smith/ Follow along with Natasha: https://imnatashasmith.com/ To pre-order the BOOK, and claim pre-order freebies, head here:  https://pastorswivestellall.com/book⁠ To shop our MERCH, head here:  https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop⁠ Want to support the Pastors' Wives Tell All podcast ministry? Become a patron:  https://www.patreon.com/pastorswivestellall ⁠ SUBSCRIBE: ⁠Sign up⁠ for our email list and receive updates on new episodes, free gifts, and all the fun! Email sign up ⁠HERE⁠! CONTACT US:  hello@pastorswivestellall.com⁠ FOLLOW US: Website: ⁠pastorswivestellall.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@pastorswivestellall⁠ Facebook: ⁠@pastorswivestellall⁠ JESSICA: Instagram: ⁠@jessica_taylor_83⁠, ⁠@come_away_missions⁠, ⁠@do_good_project__⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠Come Away Missions⁠, ⁠Do Good Project⁠ Websites: ⁠Do Good Project⁠, ⁠Come Away Missions⁠ JENNA: Instagram: ⁠@jennaallen⁠, ⁠@jennaallendesign⁠ Facebook: ⁠@JennaAllenDesign⁠ Website: ⁠Jenna Allen Design⁠ STEPHANIE: Instagram: ⁠@msstephaniegilbert⁠ Facebook: ⁠I Literally LOL⁠ Website: ⁠Stephanie Gilbert

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"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

A conversation about grief, acceptance, and healing with Natasha SmithYAHWEHOne thing that King David was familiar with was grief. In fact, many Biblical figures we look up to were. Out of all of the Psalms that were written, over a third of them were written as lament, and today, we can read them to help us gain a deeper perspective of who our God is in the middle of pain.Sometimes, it feels like all you can do is breathe when you're in the middle of intense grief. And, even though that can feel shallow or superficial, those of us who have struggled with the desire to live know how important breathing can be.In those times, when taking your next breath feels unbearable, remember that the name YAHWEH is made up of aspirated consonants that we breathe in and out every single day. And until you can find the strength to lift your arms again, know that He is with you, and that is enough. This week, we are continuing to reflect on some of the themes in Session Five of Selah: Worship Invites Resilience in the Wilderness.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON JOHN 16:33 NLTI have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Ty and I get to close out this season by featuring one woman who has impacted both of us. Today, I have the great joy to introduce you to Brittany Dodson, a worship artist and author. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.MEET NATASHANatasha Smith is a grief advocate, author, speaker, podcaster, and content creative. She loves God and believes he has the heart for the hurting. She believed God sees, God knows, and God understands every single thing that we go through.Natasha she has a heart for the hurting, for the grieving and for those who are experiencing and facing hard times in life as well. She has experienced God's love, sovereignty, power, healing, peace, and love in her life. And Natasha loves sharing God's goodness with others-especially for those who were hurting so that they would know that there is hope in Hope's name is Jesus.Natasha Smith has been sharing on faith, family and grief for over 12 years through multiple publications, including her website in a few of those publications include her view from home today, parents. And focus on the family. Natasha's new book, Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life is available today.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463243-matt-chandler-part-1-2022-controversy-life-ministry.html Matt Chandler joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how God has brought healing in his life and ministry following the controversy he walked through in 2022.  How can churches be safe places for people who are grieving? Natasha Smith joined us last week to share what she has learned about the process of grief, as well as some key insights for pastors. Check out our conversation with her here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463050-natasha-smith-church-safe-grieving.html    ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones" by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin Acts 29 Network The Village Church Check out Matt's website Subscribe to Matt's newsletter Check out Matt's podcast Follow Matt on Instagram and X/Twitter

Join co-host Natasha Smith on the "Voices Unveiled: Empowered Narratives of Black Women in Rural America" podcast as she engages in a compelling conversation with the accomplished Cherise Jones-Branch, Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of History at Arkansas State University. In this enlightening episode, Cherise delves into the pivotal role of Black women in rural America, drawing from her extensive research and publications. Cherise Jones-Branch, the author of "Crossing the Line: Women's Interracial Activism in South Carolina during and after World War II," and co-editor of "Arkansas Women: Their Lives and Times," shares profound insights into the historical landscape. Tune in to explore her current research project, "Better Living by Their Own Bootstraps": Rural Black Women's Activism in Arkansas, 1913-1965. Discover the resilience, activism, and stories of Black women who have shaped history in ways often overlooked. "Voices Unveiled: Empowered Narratives of Black Women in Rural America" brings you the narratives that challenge norms and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Black women. Don't miss this empowering episode that sheds light on the often untold stories of rural Black women's activism. Subscribe now to stay connected with the diverse voices that redefine history and empower change. Join us on this journey of discovery, understanding, and celebration of Anomalous Black Women. Connect with Dr. Cherise Jones-Branch: https://www.facebook.com/cherisse.jonesbranch https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cherisse-jones-branch-97309b12/ https://www.blackpast.org/author/jones-branchcherisse/ Join us in this safe space! Please leave comments!  We hope you enjoy it! It's just a conversation with your best(est) girlfriends! Want to support this podcast? If you enjoy the show and find value in the content we produce, there are a few ways you can help support us. The easiest way is to leave a rating and review on your preferred platform. This helps other people discover the show and lets us know that we're on the right track. Lastly, if you'd like to support us financially, we have a ⁠Spotify support page⁠ where you can make a one-time or recurring donation. Every little bit helps us to continue creating new episodes and improving the quality of our content. Thank you so much for your support, and we hope you enjoy today's episode. Connect with Tasha Smith:  Professor Poised (Tasha): https://www.allthingspoised.com | IG/Twitter/Clubhouse: @professorpoised Don't forget to subscribe! Let's Get Social! Email: ⁠reach@anomalousblackwomen.com⁠ if you would like to be a guest. Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdCPotpl8ku1Oxjzv3nFh_Q⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/ABWPodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/anomalousblackwomen⁠ Website: ⁠www.anomalousblackwomen.com **Podcasts are Pre-recorded** --- Send in a voice message: ⁠https://anchor.fm/anomalousblackwomen/message⁠ --- Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/anomalousblackwomen/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anomalousblackwomen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anomalousblackwomen/support

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463050-natasha-smith-church-safe-grieving.html Natasha Smith joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what she has learned about the process of grief and how pastors can make their churches safe places for people mourning the losses of life. What should you do when you feel like leaving ministry? Natalie Runion joined us last week to discuss how church leaders can fight to remain in ministry when it would be easier to quit—and how to know when it's time to walk away. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462664-natalie-runion-pastors-can-avoid-quitting-god-called.html    ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “Can You Just Sit with Me?: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life” by Natasha Smith Check out Natasha's website Follow Natasha on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X/Twitter, and YouTube

Have you been grieving and hurting because no one knows how badly you feel? It takes time and space to grieve well, but too often our grief is rushed whether by our own shame about grief or others pushing us to stop grieving. Drawing from her own experience with grief, Natasha Smith talks with Barb about what it means to grieve and to give ourselves permission to sit with our grief so that we can heal in healthy ways. Natasha's new book, Can You Just Sit With Me, equips readers with the necessary tools to connect with God and to find an understanding companion to walk with them through the grieving process.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE imnatashasmith.com Can You Just Sit With Me? Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life Connect with Natasha on Twitter! Connect with Natasha on IG! Connect with Natasha on Facebook!   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Natasha Smith is a wife, mom, and NC native. She is a writer, speaker, and podcaster, who shares stories on faith, family, and grief. She has inspired others through her writing for over 12 years. Her work has appeared in Guideposts and Focus on the Family print publications. And Her View From Home, TODAY Parents, Pray with Confidence, and other e-publications.

Grief can be sneaky and unapologetic and difficult to recognize at times. Natasha Smith author of Can You Just Sit with Me?: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life will draw from her own experience of grief to help us reflect on what it means to cling to hope and heal during our darkest moments. Natasha is a wife, mom, and NC native. She is a writer, speaker, and podcaster, who shares stories on faith, family, and grief. She has inspired others through her writing for over 12 years. Her work has appeared in Guideposts and Focus on the Family print publications. And Her View From Home, TODAY Parents, Pray with Confidence, and other e-publications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grief impacts all of us in different ways. And today, I want to share a special conversation I had with Natasha Smith. Natasha has a book that is releasing today called Can You Just Sit With Me? And, my friend, it is such a lovely book. She shares her grief story and then she writes about some of the things you'll hear us talk about today: ·       Types of grief ·       Iterations of healing ·       Feelings of grief and loss ·       Telling our stories ·       Collective grief ·       And how to handle grief when it feels overwhelming I know that grief isn't always a fun topic. But I dare say that what Natasha shares is both encouraging and hopeful. Be sure to reach out to her after the episode ends to thank her for sharing with us today, and be sure to grab a copy of her book, as well. Kari   MEET NATASHA: Natasha Smith is a wife, mom, and NC native. She is a writer, speaker, and podcaster, who shares stories on faith, family, and grief. She has inspired others through her writing for over 12 years. Her work has appeared in Guideposts and Focus on the Family print publications. And Her View From Home, TODAY Parents, Pray with Confidence, and other e-publications.   CONNECT WITH NATASHA: ·       Website ·       Book: Can You Just Sit With Me?   RELATED EPISODES: ·       Episodes 9 + 10: Supporting a Friend Through Grief (And Walking Through It Yourself) with Karen Altizer ·       Episode 50: Gritty Faith in the Midst of Grief with Prayer Artist Jessy Paulson ·       Episode 93: After the Flowers Die: An Honest Talk About Grief with Author Renee Leonard Kennedy ·       Episode 102: Sitting with Others in their Grief and Loss with Grief Coach Julie Lynn Ashley ______ >> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 Ways to Encounter God on the Pages of Your Journal http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop >> Journal Gently: An 8-week program designed to help you process grief and trauma with God http://lovedoesthat.org/journalgently >> Written Spiritual Direction: Recognize God's presence in your pain http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection

“Grief is normal,” writes Natasha Smith. She goes on to describe her personal experience how difficult grief can be, however: “I walked around in a fog, hoping, praying, and wishing for the grief to go away. Pushing it down, pushing it away, and choosing to block uncomfortable memories. But I realized to pretend grief doesn't exist won't heal or fix it. So I learned to let it out in safe places, to safe people.” In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk with Smith about how Christians can grieve in better, healthier ways, whether they're the people who've experienced a loss or they're ministering to others who have. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host.  Natasha Smith is a wife, mother, and writer from North Carolina, whose work has appeared at outlets such as Her View from Home, Focus on the Family, and TODAY Parents. She is author of Can You Just Sit With Me?, published recently by InterVarsity Press. ––––– This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Life of Jesus. The life of Jesus will come alive in your heart through this 12-part video series as you examine Christ's teachings in their cultural, historical, geographical, and spiritual contexts. The series includes 12 videos and study guides, as well as full sermons for use in corporate worship. For more information about Life of Jesus, visit TheCHLS.org/LifeofJesus.

Note from Amy: I recorded and edited this podcast before a dear friend experienced a deep grief. This was already scheduled and uploaded and ready to share prior to that.  So, while it may seem that this podcast is shared in response to that, it was not. _______________________________________________ If you've ever heard someone offer a Scripture verse at the wrong time or wanted to punch a wall after hearing someone offer a platitude to a grieving mother, you're going to appreciate today's episode.   Natasha Smith joins me for a conversation about grief. This is a personal one for me because I share about a deep, unexpected grief in my own life.   And, as a reminder to those of you who are in the Patreon community, I've there is some bonus audio with Natasha in which I share one of the kindest things I heard from a friend after I lost my mom. To listen to that, or to sign up for access, go to patreon.com/untangledfaith   Find Natasha here: Website: https://imnatashasmith.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imnatashasmith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imnatashasmith/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imnatashasmith   Episodes you might enjoy: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/08/09/90-historical-cultural-influences-on-evangelicalism-guest-karen-swallow-prior/ https://untangledfaithpodcast.com/2023/06/14/84-boz-tchividjian-on-fighting-against-abuse-in-the-church/   Support the show: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling- https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Where you can find me: Youtube channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCPfFk-I6QShXXvEpSFaJOvg https://untangledfaithpodcast.com https://instagram.com/untangledfaith  https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz https://twitter.com/faithuntangled https://twitter.com/amyfritz   Host/Creator: Amy Fritz Producers: Michele Pjanic Phil and Susan Perdue Pam Forsythe Chelle Taylor

Natasha Smith is author of her upcoming book, "Can You Just Sit with Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life". In our interview, she talks about how all loss is worthy of the space and grace to grieve. So many people are grieving losses they don't discuss, grieving in silence, but in community--if we can find one that's truly safe for expression--we can find healing. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natasha Smith is a wife, mother, and writer from North Carolina. Her work has appeared at Her View from Home, Focus on the Family, and TODAY Parents.  Episode Talking Points:  Defining grief The Effects of 2020  Unanswered prayers Examples of grief in scripture Loss of family and friends Hope in Christ  Resources:  Website - ⁠https://imnatashasmith.com/about/⁠ Twitter - ⁠@imnatashasmith ⁠ Book - ⁠rb.gy/7ir0y⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-monday-christian/support

Grief comes in all shapes, sizes, and forms. At the beginning of her upcoming book, "Can You Just Sit With Me?" author Natasha Smith shares 10 brief vignettes of grief stories she has lived through in her short lifetime. She writes, "Friends, these stories represent part of my story of grief. This grief took me on a journey to understand how to process my emotions. Understanding my own emotions proved to be a huge learning curve. I battled anger, confusion, shock, and disbelief. I began to understand that grief could be expressed in these different forms." In this bonus episode, Natasha guides us through a Biblical Model for Grief. Having this wise counsel in our emotional and mental health toolbox will serve us well when Grief knocks at our door.Visit Natasha's site: https://imnatashasmith.com/Listen to Part 1 of our interview: Becoming Acquainted with GriefTake a look at this great Bible Study: A Widow's WorkbookPre-order Natasha's new book: Can You Just Sit With Me?Visit the ongoing Instagram Conversation: @janellrardon and @iamnatashasmithA Season of Slowing Down is fully supported by Heartlift International, a 501-3c committed to making home and family the safest, most secure place on earth. Learn more and help support this podcast: https://www.janellrardon.com/heartliftinternational/

"Grief is a strong, sometimes overwhelming emotion for people, regardless of whether their sadness stems from the loss of a loved one or from a terminal diagnosis they or someone they love have received."-The Mayo ClinicSometimes we have to hit the pause button in order to process really difficult emotional states. Grief is one of those emotions that needs time to breathe. Natasha Smith, author of "Can You Just Sit With Me? Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life" (IVP), comes to the show today to help us understand this deep emotion a little bit more. Her own life is filled with unthinkable losses and therefore, unimaginable grief. She speaks candidly about delaying her process of grieving for thirty years. As her life took her from engineer to homeschooling mom to author, Natasha finally realized it was time to face her grief.  May Natasha's story inform your story and help you move through your own difficult "ALOT" stories with greater ease.Pre-order Natasha's new book: CAN YOU JUST SIT WITH ME?Visit Natasha's site: Natasha SmithMeet Natasha on IG: @iamnatashasmithMeet Janell on IG: @janellrardonRevisit S4E4: Strength Has Many FacesRevisit S4E3: Writing Your Moment of GratitudeRevisit S4E5: A Grateful PerspectiveRevisit S5: Grounded in Grace: A Meditative ExerciseLet's create an event together. Invite Janell and the podcast to your LIVE event. Together, we will HEARTLIFT your group and make great things happen! Contact Janell here: www.janellrardon.com/contactMeet Janell over on her Insta, @janellrardon, and be sure to subscribe to her biweekly newsletter, filled with additional resources: www.janellrardon.com/free-content-for-subscribers.A Season of Slowing Down is fully supported by Heartlift International, a 501-3c committed to making home and family the safest, most secure place on earth. Learn more and help support this podcast: https://www.janellrardon.com/heartliftinternational/

I'm Natasha Smith, and today you'll be listening to a special episode of the MinistryWatch podcast.  We're calling it “Just How Broken Is The Bible Translation Industry.” Over the course of the next month, we'll be releasing a companion episode, “Fixing The Bible Translation Industry.”  Stay tuned for that. To read more of MinistryWatch's coverage of the Bible translation industry, just go to the MinistryWatch website and use the search engine to type the words “Bible translation.”  More than 50 articles will show up, showing the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Bible translation world. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh. Until next time, may God bless you.

Natasha discusses her personal experience with loss and offers encouragement to those who are navigating their own personal losses.

Have you ever hidden your tears, pain or grief? Have you ever thought that no one cares? Natasha Smith spent many years putting her grief on the back burner until Covid forced her out of the hide and seek game she was playing with it. Natasha will share some of her journey and encourage us to take the time and space to grieve well. She'll offer some practical tools and prayers that will point us to God, who always sits with us in our grief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Angela and Ben as they discuss The Diva Runs Out of Thyme (A Domestic Diva Mystery Book 1) for The Cozy Mystery Book Club.

On this week's EXTRA episode, we're doing something a bit different.  We're featuring a short conversation with my MinistryWatch co-host Natasha Smith. Natasha shares a bit of her background, how she got to MinistryWatch, and some big news coming up in her life. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Emily Kern, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Until next time, may God bless you.

Matthew 9:35-38

Such a beautiful conversation with art doll artist, Natasha Smith, Owner of Mend By Ruby Grace. www.inthedollworld.com Nastasha shares with us how her love for her daughter jump started her journey into doll making, while not having a clue at all where to start.  As a self-taught doll maker, she has been honing her craft in the doll artistry since 2008. Natasha thrives in trying new techniques and experimenting with design, color and whimsical style, her love for nostalgia and repurposing textiles is ever present in the dolls she so lovingly creates. Making each doll unique and not one exactly alike. She also shares how her passion for doll artistry along with her mental health journey has helped in this thriving community. The union of creating dolls as expression and how it relates to ADHD and depression has developed a community of artists and those who can relate in a beautiful way.  To learn more about Natasha's story and to see more of her dolls, please visit her Instagram @mednbyrubygrace #ITDW #inthedollworld #inthedollworldpodcast #georgettetaylorITDW #mendbyrubygrace  Thank you for listening to In The Doll World, to see all the artists we have featured on the show or to leave a review visit www.inthedollworld.com or to see our video interviews please visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/inthedollworld.com. Did you know you can now listen to In The Doll World on Alexa, just ask Alexa to open "Doll World"

Exodus 34:5-10

At first glance, pro-life and pro-choice ideologies appear staunchly opposed to each other. But what if life and choice didn't have to be in opposition to one another? What if a woman's life, and the life of the unplanned unborn, could both thrive simultaneously?   Terra flies solo today as she interviews Natasha Smith, co-author, with Brittany Smith, of Unplanned Grace: A Compassionate Conversation on Life and Choice (David C. Cook, 2021). Natasha also served on staff at Save the Storks, a pro-life nonprofit that exists to support pregnancy centers nationally, change the narrative around unplanned pregnancies and depoliticize the topic of abortion. After listening to today's episode, check out episode 122 where Terra interviewed CEO of Save the Storks, Diane Ferraro.   Whatever your story or wherever you stand in the abortion debate, we invite you to listen with a heart and mind open to learning.   Natasha worked with Save the Storks for five years as the Creative Projects Manager and the Church Resource Manager. She supports the pro-life movement by telling stories through writing, video, and photography. After so many interactions with women who nearly chose abortion, Natasha compiled their stories and co-authored Unplanned Grace: A Compassionate Conversation on Life and Choice to help people understand how complex and nuanced a woman's decision is and how we can offer holistic support. She continues to speak and write on pro-life issues with the hope of cultivating a compassionate approach to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Her academic background is in communications and biblical theology and is currently seeking a Masters in Old Testament from Denver Seminary. You can learn more about her other writing and photography at nasfocus.com.   To connect with Natasha Smith, visit:   ONLINE - savethestorks.com Nasfocus.com SOCIAL - @SaveTheStorks   BOOK - Unplanned Grace: A Compassionate Conversation on Life and Choice (David C Cook, September 2021) Unplannedgracebook.com   If you want to know more about Living Wholehearted and the resources we offer, from our books and e-Courses, to our professional counseling and leadership development services, go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up for our monthly newsletters. Each month you will be connected with resources and on-going support for your journey toward living more wholehearted. And if you want to participate in one of the monthly group coaching sessions, registration is open, and you can join anytime. The application process for our next Wholehearted Leadership Cohort (a two-year leadership development experience) begins this summer. If you get our newsletter, you will be the first to know! That's www.livingwholehearted.com or follow us on instagram @living_wholehearted.   AND - If you are a mom raising girls, you know how hard it is in today's world to find a trusted guide. There are so many confusing messages. That's why I created these resources: Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters. Go to CPGUIDES.ORG to learn more and check out terramattson.com to learn more about her efforts to raise up healthy female leaders.   To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to: Instagram @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls Facebook @MyCourageousGirls @WeAreLivingWholehearted Websites LivingWholehearted.com MyCourageousGirls.com TerraMattson.com   Resources Shrinking the Integrity Gap Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace Dear Mattsons

In Episode 95, Lindsey Maestas has a deeply intimate conversation with Natasha Smith about the sensitive topic of abortion and the importance of depoliticizing the issue, and instead elevating the lives of the women and men that it affects. Natasha and Brittany Smith have recently launched a book, Unplanned Grace, which discusses their belief that being pro-life means being pro-woman.   Don't forget to share this episode + tag us to let us know what you think!  P.S. Have you rated + reviewed The Living Easy Podcast on iTunes yet?! It would mean so much if you could take 30 seconds to do so!   

Today Brittany & Natasha Smith share stories from their book, Unplanned Grace and discuss the misconceptions around the term pro-life. They are urging compassionate and empathetic holistic support of abortion-vulnerable women & their partners and encourage the church to do better when it comes to loving and caring for these women.

Today Brittany & Natasha Smith share stories from their book, Unplanned Grace and discuss the misconceptions around the term pro-life. They are urging compassionate and empathetic holistic support of abortion-vulnerable women & their partners and encourage the church to do better when it comes to loving and caring for these women.

The Assassin's Beauty, is the tale of a Japanese Ninja falling for an African-American teacher visiting Japan. As they are total opposites, they do not like each other at first but eventually, fall in love after a chance encounter.Finding your soulmate doesn't always mean it's the person you expected. Riku Hiroshi spends his days in the shadow. A skilled and lethal ninja, he is at the top of his game. The one thing, he is missing is that special someone to share his life with, but how can he when danger lurks around every corner? His carefully manicured life is thrown into chaos the day his path crosses Natasha Smith, and he saves her life.A young teacher visiting Japan, she is taken off guard when Riku sweeps in to protect her from a gang of street thugs. Feeling obligated, she invites him to dinner to show her appreciation. It should have ended there, but a sinister man wants Riku dead and will stop at nothing to achieve this. He deploys his best people to hunt Riku, and now Natasha, down. It is a deadly game of cat and mouse neither is sure they can survive. Somewhere along the way, they discover hidden truths and come to understand that the heart wants what it wants. Can love win through the cultural differences before danger finds them? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natasha Smith of Save the Storks brings God's all-encompassing hope and love “from womb to tomb” to everyone facing the possibility of abortion with her new book Unplanned Grace. Save the Storks Unplanned Grace The Dr. Jeff Show on YouTube Summit Ministries  Summit Student Conferences Reflect article series

"So many pro-life individuals don't understand what makes an unplanned pregnancy difficult or the fear factors that can validate a woman's choice to abort. Likewise, few women know about the many resources that could empower them to choose life. These real stories can both inform the church about the need for pro-life expression and offer tangible ways to love our neighbors well through unplanned grace." Natasha Smith serves as the Creative Projects Manager at Save the Storks where she supports the pro-life movement by telling stories through writing, video, and photography. Her academic background is in communications and biblical theology and is currently seeking a Masters in Old Testament from Denver Seminary. Her love for the pro-life cause is grounded in the understanding that all life has value because every life is created in the image of God (Gen. 1:27).

This week Natasha Smith of Save the Storks (www.savethestorks.com) discusses her new book, ‘Unplanned Grace', and  connecting the church with prolife resources. Find the book at www.unplannedgracebook.com! 

*New Episodes launching November 15th, 2021*Welcome to "Can You Just Sit With Me?" with Natasha Smith, a podcast about hope in grief, hope in the hard place and hope during the challenging times of life.

I'm Warren Smith and I'd like to welcome you to the MinistryWatch podcast. Here at MinistryWatch we bring you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, news that we examine from a Christian worldview perspective.  Our goal is to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us.  These mid-week “Extra” episodes are a chance for us to go deep with a particular topic, and today I'm pleased to have Natasha Smith and Brittany Smith on the program. They are the authors of a new book, “Unplanned Grace:  A Compassionate Conversation on Life and Choice.” Now, before we get started today, I need to make a couple of disclosures.  First of all, Natasha Smith is already well-known to MinistryWatch podcast listeners.  She is my co-host on our weekly Friday episodes.  And Brittany Smith, her co-author, is…well…she's my daughter. But this is a book I would want to feature on the podcast whether I had a relationship with the authors or not.  It focuses on the work of the 2500 Pregnancy Resource Centers in this country.  That's a ministry segment that we have covered here at MinistryWatch for years. Both Natasha and Brittany work for Save The Storks, a pro-life ministry based in Colorado Springs Colorado.  We had this conversation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Before we go:  A quick reminder that my book Faith-Based Fraud is now on sale to the public.  We now have hardback, paperback, ebook, and audio book versions available  You can find them by going to Amazon or other online book retailers.  I hope you'll get a copy today. I also want you to know that we will be offering a free webinar, “How To Find And Read A Form 990,” next Thursday, September 23, at 2 pm ET.  Though it's free, you do need to register.  You can do that by hitting the link you can find in my daily MinistryWatch emails. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Steve Gandy. We get database and other technical support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, and Casey Sudduth. Until next time: May God bless you

We've all taken personality tests before – but what if one in particular had the power to give us a roadmap towards our best selves? With the right support, the Enneagram could be that tool. On this episode, we talk to Natasha Smith about that possibility: Natasha is an Enneagram expert (and a Type 6!) who is passionate about helping women fulfill their life's purpose and become their best selves using personalized approaches to the Ennegaram.Tune in for our full conversation about the 9 Enneagram types, how burnout and stress show up in each one, how people can use their “type” to grow into their best selves, and Natasha's tips for work to do alongside the Enneagram to evolve into your most authentic self.What You Will Learn2:35: Natasha explains what the Enneagram personality tool is and how it's different from other personality assessments4:00: How burnout manifests in each of the 9 Enneagram types, including which types are more prone to anxiety, withdrawal, or overwork 20:58: Natasha describes what “growth path” means in the context of the Enneagram, and how people can use the one specific to their own type 26:38: How people take on “masks” that shift them away from their most aligned selves27:45: The 3 ways in which a person's Enneagram type affects their work (and their relationship to it)35:29: How people can use the Enneagram in their pursuit of freedom, spiritual growth, and connection with their true selves37:18: What kinds of tools can work alongside Enneagram work on your personal journey, including “reparenting,” journaling, and meditation41:58: How connecting back to our unconditioned, “true essence” of who we are can help us move forward43:26: A piece of Natasha's personal life that helped her to become the hero of her own story46:14: The ways in which Natasha lives a life now that she doesn't need a vacation fromRelevant Links: Take the test to learn your Enneagram type: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/Learn more about Natasha and her business, Radiantly Flourish: https://www.radiantlyflourish.com/about/Follow Natasha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiantlyflourish/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner 

Here at MinistryWatch we bring you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, all designed to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us.  Every Friday we post our regular roundups of the week's news.  Those are episodes I co-host with Natasha Smith.  But these MinistryWatch Extra episodes are a chance for us to share with you a little something different, a little something extra.  Sometimes we interview newsmakers.  Other times we “go deep,” you might say, with one of our editorial partners. Today, though I'm pleased to offer you a portion of the audio version of my new book “Faith-Based Fraud.”  Faith-Based Fraud is, in some ways, an extended mission statement for why MinistryWatch exists.  And I began that book with my own story of why and how I came to be involved in the kind of investigative journalism we do here at MinistryWatch. Thanks to the generosity of Audible.com, we are able to offer the first 20 minutes of the book to you absolutely free, and – to be perfectly transparent – we hope it will motivate you to go to Audible.com and purchase the audiobook to hear all of the great stories in the book. I'd like to mention that MinistryWatch is coming up on the end of our fiscal year on June 30.  We here at MinistryWatch depend on your financial support to do what we do.  We don't take money from the ministries we cover, and we do not accept advertising or sponsorship dollars.  We are 100 percent donor-supported.  In fact, even the royalties from Faith-Based Fraud go not to me, but to MinistryWatch. If you'd like to help us out financially, just go to the MinistryWatch.com website and hit the DONATE button at the top of the page.  Your contribution before June 30 will help us finish this fiscal year strong. Also, I want to let you know that even if you don't want to or can't make a donation, there's still something easy and FREE you can do to help.  Just rate us on your podcast app.  The more ratings we get, the better the program performs with search engines.  A rating doesn't cost you a dime, and it really is a big help. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Steve Gandy.   We get database, technical, and editorial support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, Christina Darnell, and Casey Sudduth.  Thanks to the folks at Audible.com and Wild Blue Press for helping us secure permission to air today's content. Until next time, may God bless you.

Here at MinistryWatch we bring you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, all designed to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. Regular listeners to the program know that last week we began these “MinistryWatch Extra” episodes.  We will continue our regular Friday weekly roundup episodes.  Those are episodes I co-host with Natasha Smith.  But these MinistryWatch Extra episodes are a chance for us to “go deep,” you might say, with one of our editorial partners. Today, I'm pleased to have back on the program Michael Reneau.  Michael is the Editor of WORLD Magazine.  He came to WORLD after a successful tenure as an award-winning editor at The Greeneville Sun, a daily newspaper serving East Tennessee. We begin with Sophia Lee's WORLD cover story on evangelicals. I'd like to mention that both WORLD and MinistryWatch are coming up at the end of our fiscal years on June 30.  We here at MinistryWatch depend on your financial support to do what we do.  We don't take money from the ministries we cover, and we do not accept advertising or sponsorship dollars.  We are 100 percent donor-supported.  If you'd like to help us out financially, just go to the MinistryWatch.com website and hit the DONATE button at the top of the page.  Your contribution before June 30 will help us finish this fiscal year strong. Also, I want to let you know that even if you don't want to or can't make a donation, there's still something easy and FREE you can do to help.  Just rate us on your podcast app.  The more ratings we get, the better the program performs with search engines.  A rating doesn't cost you a dime, and it really is a big help. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Steve Gandy.   We get database, technical, and editorial support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, Christina Darnell, and Casey Sudduth.  Thanks to Sophia Lee, Sharon Dierberger, and Angela Lu Fulton of WORLD for providing material for our conversation today. Until next time, may God bless you.

I recently did an interview about the book with my friend Bill Feltner of the Pilgrim Radio Network.  It's one of the great Christian radio networks in the country, serving millions of people in the mountain west.  The interview was for Bill's “His People” program.  When I got a chance to listen to the interview, I thought it captured what the book is about, and what MinistryWatch is about, in ways that I wanted to share with you. So, this week's “MinistryWatch Extra” episode is my conversation with the Pilgrim Radio Network's Bill Feltner, as we discuss our newly re-published book, “Faith Based Fraud.” (To purchase the book, click here.) Here at MinistryWatch we bring you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, all designed to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. Regular listeners to the program know that each Friday I do a survey of the week's news with my co-host Natasha Smith.  But these mid-week “MinistryWatch Extra” episodes are just that, something a bit extra, a bit different, that we hope will help you understand a bit more fully what we're up to here at MinistryWatch.  What we do and why and how we do it. An important project of MinistryWatch over the past year has been the production of a new book, “Faith-Based Fraud:  Learning from the Great Religious Scandals of our Time.”  MinistryWatch published 500 copies of that book last fall and we gave them away to our donors until they were gone.  Now, I'm pleased to report, a new version of the book is out from Wild Blue Press.  It's currently available in print and e-book formats from Amazon. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Steve Gandy.   We get database, technical, and editorial support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, Christina Darnell, and Casey Sudduth. Until next time, may God bless you.

Today, I'm pleased to have back on the program Michael Reneau.  Michael is the Editor of WORLD Magazine.  He came to WORLD after a successful tenure as an award-winning editor at The Greeneville Sun, a daily newspaper serving East Tennessee.  We discuss Sophia Lee's WORLD cover story on the border crisis, and how Christian ministries are responding.  We also discuss how WORLD and MinistryWatch cover the COVID crisis as well as the immigration crisis. Here at MinistryWatch we bring you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, all designed to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. Regular listeners to the program know that last week we began these “MinistryWatch Extra” episodes.  We will continue our regular Friday weekly roundup episodes.  Those are episodes I co-host with Natasha Smith.  But these MinistryWatch Extra episodes are a chance for us to “go deep,” you might say, with one of our editorial partners. To find out more about WORLD Magazine and the stories we discussed today, go to the website of World News Group, wng.org To find out more about MinistryWatch, go to MinistryWatch.com One final note before we go:  MinistryWatch is offering Marvin Olasky's classic book “Prodigal Press” as our gift to donors this month.  The book was originally published in 1988, and I had the privilege of helping Marvin revise it in 2013, on its 25th anniversary.  Just go to MinistryWatch.com and hit the donate button at the top of the page.  We'll send you the book, for a gift of any amount, though – of course – we'll hope you'll be generous. Also, I want to let you know that even if you don't want to or can't make a donation, there's still something easy and FREE you can do to help.  Just rate us on your podcast app.  The more ratings we get, the better the program performs with search engines.  A rating doesn't cost you a dime, and it really is a big help. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Steve Gandy.  We get database, technical, and editorial support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, Christina Darnell, and Casey Sudduth.  Thanks to Sophia Lee, Jamie Dean, Leah Hickman, and Mindy Belz of WORLD for providing material for our conversation today. Until next time, may God bless you.