Podcasts about when grace found me

In this episode, we have a wonderful chat with Kim Lengling. Author of Paw Prints on the Couch, book one of a beautiful anthology series all about pets and how they enrich our lives. As a veteran who lives with PTSD, she shares how her rescue dogs have helped her along her, at times, bumpy road mentally, which includes anxiety, depression, and sleepless nights. Adopting a dog, or any animal, from a shelter is not only saving a precious soul but helping to soothe your own as well, and why adopting and not shopping is to her, the only way to find the perfect companion. We can all be Nuggets of Hope in our small slice of the world. Adopting a pet is one way. Paw Prints on The Couch was a No. 1 Top New Release on Amazon for the first few months after release. Get your copy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/kimlengling   More About Kim: Author, coordinator of anthologies, and podcast host, Kim Lengling enjoys getting to know people worldwide through her podcast Let Fear Bounce. As an author, Kim shares her love of nature, animals, living with PTSD, and her mission of tossing "Nuggets of Hope" out into the world. You can regularly find her drinking copious amounts of coffee and taking long walks with her dog, Dexter. Highlighting her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and living with PTSD, Kim has been writing since 2004. As the lead author and coordinator of collaborative anthologies: When Grace Found Me, When Hope Found Me and Paw Prints on The Couch, Kim continues to coordinate anthologies and work on her own books, two of which are set to be released in 2024. In addition to writing, she hosts the podcast Let Fear Bounce, spotlighting people who positively impact the world, sharing how they overcame and/or faced their fears and are now thriving and making a positive difference in the world. When she is not writing or chatting with folks on her podcast, you'll find Kim walking the fields and woods with her dog Dexter, gathering story ideas from the whispers of nature, and finding "Nuggets of Hope" to share with others.   Website: www.kimlenglingauthor.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letfearbouncepodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlylengling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenglingauthor/ X: https://twitter.com/KimLengling   Let Fear Bounce Podcast: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMuWOwtoos1jK48Anf6svQ Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-fear-bounce/id1541906455 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letfearbouncepodcast   ----------------------------------------------------------------   Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared by The Animal Files Podcast hosts are based on their experiences and education. The views shared by TAF's guests do not necessarily reflect that of the hosts. We always recommend that our listeners consult animal industry professionals when necessary and are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of the information in this podcast.   Be sure to follow The Animal Files online and on Facebook! www.theanimalfilespodcast.com www.facebook.com/theanimalfilesofficial Instagram => @theanimalfileofficial YouTube: @theanimalfilespodcast X => @theanimalfiles   Have a topic you would like us to tackle? Join our Facebook Community for references, conversations, and resources. www.facebook.com/groups/tafcommunity or you can Email us at: theanimalfilespodcast@gmail.com   Want to support the show? => Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/theanimalfilesofficial Or grab some Merch: http://www.teepublic.com/user/positivitees/albums/129886-the-animal-files-podcast-and-radio-show   Don't forget to Rate, Review, Follow, and Subscribe on all of your favorite podcasting platforms!

Valentine's Day is often associated with romantic love, but let's redefine it as a celebration of all kinds of love – love for yourself, for friends, for family, and for the unique journey you're on. Happy Valentine's Day! ------------------------- A bit more about me: Author, coordinator of anthologies, and podcast host, I enjoy getting to know people worldwide through her podcast Let Fear Bounce. I share my love of nature, animals, living with PTSD, and my mission of tossing Nuggets of Hope out into the world. You can regularly find me drinking copious amounts of coffee and taking long walks with my dog, a/k/a Office Manager, Dexter. As the lead author and coordinator of collaborative anthologies: When Grace Found Me, When Hope Found Me, and Paw Prints on The Couch, I continue to coordinate anthologies and work on other projects, two of which are set to be released in 2024. In addition to writing, hosts this podcast, Let Fear Bounce, spotlighting people who positively impact the world through writing, film production, philanthropy, teaching, advocating for a cause, founding non-profits, and more. I also like to spend my time outside when I'm not writing or chatting with folks on my podcast, walking the fields and woods with Dexter, gathering story ideas from the whispers of nature, and finding Nuggets of Hope to share with others. I appreciate your time and thank you for joining me! www.kimlenglingauthor.com Don't forget to like and subscribe while you are here! And, if you are of a mind to do so, please share with others. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letfearbouncepodcast/message

There are two ways people succeed in their careers. They either fight for everything they have or they create everything they have.  Both people can end up in a so-called successful career. But in most cases, one is happy and fulfilled, and one is often miserable.  The warrior is always looking for what is wrong. They can tell you very clearly what they don't want. They are 14 steps ahead, looking to prevent and counteract any potential problem.  These are the people who will drop anything and everything to save the day at work. They will give up their weekends and work late hours.  The warrior will know who to avoid in the office, how to fly under the radar, and what sets the boss off.  They do their best to make sure NOBODY knows when their struggling. But sometimes their anger will get the best of them. They will work harder than anyone else. And will usually get the least amount of appreciation and acknowledgment.  And when they get everything they “thought” they wanted, they will be disappointed and think, “Is this all there is?”  The warrior never knows when to put down the sword. And their job will often take over their whole life.  On the other hand, the creator is clear on what is important to them. And if their job is not providing that, they ask for it - without fear of backlash.  The creator leaves work at work and enjoys their personal life. They are the ones whose ideas are acknowledged and implemented. They are the ones who are appreciated and who people want to be around. I love taking people from warriors to creators. Because who they become in the end is a powerful creator who has the ability to pick up the sword (if needed). But they don't live and die by the sword. They get the best of both worlds and they experience the greatest amount of joy in their work and regular lives.   This week's podcast guest, Kim Lengling, lost her good-paying job with the pandemic hit, and instead of scrambling for something else, she asked herself 3 questions. Which has allowed her to go from a sales and marketing road warrior to a trail-blazing creator.   Connect to Kim: Website: https://www.kimlenglingauthor.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letfearbouncepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenglingauthor/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimLengling   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlylengling/   Connect to Genea: Free Guide: http://elevatefreegift.com/  Book a Call with Genea: http://elevatebookacall.com/  Website: http://geneabarnes.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genea-barnes/ Facebook personal: https://www.facebook.com/geneabarnes Facebook business: https://www.facebook.com/geneabarneselevate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geneabarnes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/geneabarnes  Bio:  Sharing faith, nature, and love of animals, and as a veteran living with PTSD, Kim is passionate about spreading and sharing nuggets of Hope through all of her endeavors.   Kim uses her experience of 25+ years in the corporate world and volunteering as a part of the foundation for building her dream; of writing, podcasting, and hosting a radio show, sharing her story and others. Providing platforms that help others to share their story and to spread Hope. The About Face Radio show, Let Fear Bounce, Tossing Nuggets of Hope, is the newest to her platforms. Featured as a co-author in ten anthologies, Kim is the lead author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book faith-based series titled When Grace Found Me. In addition, she has authored and coordinated a stand-alone, When Hope Found Me, and Paw Prints on the Couch anthology, releasing Summer of 2023.  She hosts the podcast Let Fear Bounce and a radio show with the same name. In addition, she hosts the TV Show, The Write Stuff, The Author's Voice with the Believe In Your Dreams TV Network. She is also a co-host of a weekly radio show, Voices4Vets, in her local area.  You can regularly find Kim walking with her dog, Dexter, reading, drinking coffee, and jotting down story ideas about her Realm. In addition to writing and being the Queen of her Realm, she is a 25+ year advocate for veterans providing support through monthly care packages for over 22 years. You can learn more by visiting: Website:  https://www.kimlenglingauthor.com

Sharing her faith, nature, and love of animals, and as a veteran living with PTSD, Kim is passionate about spreading and sharing nuggets of Hope through all of her endeavors.  Kim uses her experience of 25+ years in the corporate world as the foundation for building her dream; of writing, podcasting, and hosting a television show, sharing her Story and others. Building platforms that help others to share their Story and to spread Hope. The About Face Radio show, Let Fear Bounce, Tossing Nuggets of Hope, is the newest to her platforms. Featured as a co-author in nine anthologies, Kim is also the lead author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book faith-based series titled When Grace Found Me and her newest release When Hope Found Me. She hosts the podcast Let Fear Bounce and a radio show with the same name. In addition, she hosts the TV Show, The Write Stuff, The Author's Voice with the Believe In Your Dreams TV Network. She is also a co-host of a weekly radio show, Voices4Vets, in her local area. You can regularly find Kim walking with her rescue dog, Dexter, reading, drinking coffee, and jotting down story ideas about her Realm. In addition to writing and being the Queen of her Realm, she is a 25+ year advocate for veterans providing support through monthly care packages for over 22 years. You can learn more by visiting: Website:  https://www.kimlenglingauthor.com Thank you for listening to The Curious Creatrix podcast. Your donation helps us continue to spread creativity throughout the land.  Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2PM3V82XDS7GA  Beautiful music: Good Friends Inc by Jonathan Boyle

Fear. We all have fear or some sort. Some are common and then you have those that are not so common. After doing a little digging, I found some interesting tidbits to share on this last episode of 2022 so I had to share! You'll find out what slugs, toads and bats have to do with anything at all. You'll learn a bit about fear, how it is a natural emotion and instinct that we are born with and you may have a chuckle or two. BIO Kim has been writing since 2004 showcasing her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and living with PTSD. She is the Lead Author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book series titled When Grace Found Me, and When Hope Found Me, releasing in November 2022. She is the host the podcast Let Fear Bounce and the host of The Write Stuff, the Author's Voice TV Show on the Believe In Your Dreams TV Network. She also shares her journey of living with PTSD, how she navigates through the tough days and how she turns dark moments into pieces of light and tosses them out into the world as a nugget of Hope for others. You can regularly find her drinking coffee, walking in nature with her trusty rescue dog, Dexter and chatting with the critters that live in her realm; gathering ideas for other books she has in the works! Now on YouTube @letfearbouncepodcast6385 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/support

Why a podcast? Why name it Let Fear Bounce? All that and more in this episode as I ramble along, sharing a few bits and pieces of the past year and how Let Fear Bounce came to be. BIO Kim has been writing since 2004 showcasing her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and living with PTSD. She is the Lead Author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book series titled When Grace Found Me, and When Hope Found Me, releasing in November 2022. She is the host the podcast Let Fear Bounce and the host of The Write Stuff, the Author's Voice TV Show on the Believe In Your Dreams TV Network. She also shares her journey of living with PTSD, how she navigates through the tough days and how she turns dark moments into pieces of light and tosses them out into the world as a nugget of Hope for others. You can regularly find her drinking coffee, walking in nature with her trusty rescue dog, Dexter and chatting with the critters that live in her realm; gathering ideas for other books she has in the works! Website: www.kimlenglingauthor.com Let Fear Bounce Podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letfearbouncepodcast The Write Stuff TV Show: https://www.believeinyourdreamstv.com/ Streaming online on your favorite platform. Use the Believe Warriors App Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWriteStuffTVShow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlylengling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenglingauthor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimLengling Let Fear Bounce is now on YouTube! @letfearbouncepodcast6385 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/support

In this episode, you'll also hear:Kim's journey to becoming an author, television and podcast host, and much moreHow Kim came to faith in Jesus at the lowest point in her lifeWhy nerves and fear should never stop you from sharing your storyHow to gain confidence when you don't feel like your story mattersKim's advice for the writer who tends to overthink and let fear get in the way of God's callingJumping Into Something NewGod has used Kim's voice in many different ways from book collaboration projects to her own TV show. But Kim says she never envisioned her life would turn out this way. Growing up in a small town, Kim thought she would end up working an office job like so many of the women around her did. And for a while, that's exactly what happened. After serving in the military right out of high school, Kim returned home and worked her way up through various office positions. Fast-forward to 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic hit: Kim's office job was terminated, and she had no idea what to do next. “I gave myself 24 hours to be angry,” she recalls. “And 24 hours later, I woke up and said, ‘Alright, Kim, pull up your big-girl panties. What do you like to do? What are you good at? What are you passionate about?'”Kim turned to her volunteer activities for inspiration, and realized she was passionate about writing — and especially about sharing her own story and the stories of other people. That was when she both felt and heard God telling her to start the collaborative book When Grace Found Me. At first, she thought it was a crazy idea, but within just a few weeks, she had so many people who wanted to participate that the book grew into a series of three books. And that was just the beginning. With each new nudge from God, Kim found herself jumping into new projects like starting up a podcast and later a TV show. Around that same time, Kim's life group at church was studying a book titled If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat. Kim says that title has stuck with her ever since, encouraging her to jump right in whenever God calls her to try something new — even if she feels afraid or unsure. “Sometimes God asks you to jump,” she says. “And so I did. I jumped.”Finding JesusKim hasn't always had this close relationship with God. She wasn't raised in the church, and never read the Bible until she was in her mid-30s. When she went through a life-altering, traumatic experience in the military, Kim says she simply locked it away for 15 years. “I'm a professional wall builder,” she says of her tendency to keep such trauma hidden deep inside. “If there's cracks or crevices, I get the mortar out and shore that wall up again, because none of that darkness is seeping out. But the darned thing about walls is nothing gets out, but nothing can get in. And life does continue to happen.”The Breaking PointOne day when she was 33, Kim found herself sobbing on the floor because of all the hardships and losses that had piled up in her life. Though she didn't realize until later, she was crying out to a God she'd told herself she didn't believe in and asking Him for help. In that lowest moment, when she finally admitted to herself that she couldn't continue to move forward like this, Kim felt a whisper from God saying, “Those who hope in the Lord will soar on wings like eagles.” Kim didn't understand where those words came from, but she thought they sounded “Bible-ish,” so she frantically searched her home for the Bible she remembered someone had given to her. But now Kim had a new problem: there was no index, and she had no idea which page to turn to. “I got angry,” she recalls. “And so I threw it away from me. I threw the Bible on the floor, and it slid away.” At that moment, she heard the whisper again. When she picked the Bible back up, those same words seemed to jump right off the page: “Those who hope in the Lord will soar on wings like eagles.”God Will Find a WayKim says that was the turning point. While she still considers herself a work in progress, she's come a long way in her walk with God. Whereas before she used to think people who participated enthusiastically in worship were crazy or just putting on a show, now she's become one of those people. “When I think of that day and that moment, I still get goosebumps,” she says. “It still brings me to tears. And I think the tears are thankful tears, because now I know who I am. And I know Whose I am. And I don't feel lost anymore.”Maybe you have people like Kim in your life — people you've been praying for, hoping they'll come to the knowledge of Christ. Sometimes, you may start to wonder if that will ever happen. You don't see any evidence of progress, so you feel like nothing is happening. If so, let Kim's story encourage you: God is very intentional at drawing people to Him in ways that are unpredictable — and that are custom-fit to each person. God knows us incredibly well. He is able to find just the right thing to attract our attention and draw us to Him like an incredibly strong magnet. So if that's your story — if you're praying for someone and believing for them to come to Christ, don't give up! Continue to pray. You may not be able to see everything that's happening, but God is still working, because He loves them, too. Step Out of Your Comfort Zone & Tell Your Story One of Kim's recent experiences “jumping in” to something new was her participation in our first ever Speak Up global speaking competition. In fact, Kim was one of the very first people to decide to take part in the competition, which involved both writing and speaking, and she was one of the seven finalists whose stories will be featured in an upcoming book project. While many writers feel nervous or even afraid of venturing into public speaking or podcasting, Kim loves speaking. Still, she says she felt unusually nervous on the day of the Speak Up competition final live session. As she tried to calm her nerves, a thought came into her head: “This is your story. Now share it.”Stepping out of your comfort zone can be scary, but sometimes it's necessary. “You have a story in your heart,” Kim reminds us. “You know your heart, and God knows your heart. And if you feel that nudge, don't ignore it.” Even if you feel nervous to share your story in a different way, follow God's leading and share it anyway. After all, as Kim points out, it's possible someone needs to hear you speak your story out loud — and it's possible that person is you. Chosen by GodThink about all the stories you've read or heard that moved you to tears or helped you reach a breakthrough. “If those people hadn't written that story,” Kim says, “if they hadn't woven those words together in just that way, if they hadn't shared their story on a podcast and reached you, you never would have felt that and had a breakthrough. So if they can do it, why can't you?”Our enemy likes to convince us that our stories have no value, that no one will want to read or hear them, or that it's too hard and scary to share them with the world. But if God has called you to do something, He will provide a way for you to do it — all you have to do is listen to His guidance and follow where He leads. According to Kim, this may require a change in perspective: “You have to start looking at it in a different way of not your fear, but it's God's confidence in you. Because He chose you.”Don't let yourself be fooled into thinking your story is some small, insignificant thing. God has a plan for it, and you have no idea how many people could be impacted by your decision to share your story. God has all the pieces set up, but they won't fall into place until you say yes to your calling. Kim describes it as spokes on a wheel. “I'm just one of however many spokes are in this big old wheel,” she explains. “But it's all needed. All those spokes are needed so the wheel can roll the way it needs to roll.” God knows what He's doing, even though we don't. And the longer you try to resist your calling, the more He's going to keep bringing it to your attention. So why waste time resisting when you could be stepping into something greater than you can imagine? Remember Whose You AreIt's one thing to talk about the joy of jumping in when God calls you to do something — like sharing your story in a different way than you're used to — but it's another to actually jump in and do it. Many of us tend to overanalyze and plan and worry, and procrastinate on starting what we know God wants us to do. If that's you, Kim advises you to open your heart and really listen to God's prompting. No matter how nervous or afraid you feel, remember that God chose you for this task — and He chose you for a reason. Only you can tell your story. “Remind yourself: ‘I know who I am and Whose I am,'” Kim says in closing. “‘And He chose me to do this whether I think I can or not. And I'm going to give it my best shot, and He'll be with me the whole way.' So jump. Do it. You can't walk on water unless you get out of the boat, folks.” BIO:Sharing her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and as a veteran living with PTSD, Kim Lengling has been writing since 2004. She has been featured as a co-author in seven anthologies, is the lead author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book faith-based series titled When Grace Found Me, the host of the podcast Let Fear Bounce, host of The Write Stuff, The Author's Voice TV Show with the Believe In Your Dreams TV Network and a co-host of a weekly radio show, Voices4Vets. GET CONNECTED:Website: www.kimlenglingauthor.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/kim.lenglingInstagram: www.instagram.com/lenglingauthor/Twitter: www.twitter.com/KimLengling

The official Kick-off for our Veterans week shows. The MisFitNation Welcomes Veteran Kim Lengling   She has been writing since 2004 showcasing her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and living with PTSD.   She loves meeting and chatting with new people and tossing Nuggets of Hope out into the world, hoping to brighten someone's day.   She is the lead author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book series titled When Grace Found Me, the host of the podcast Let Fear Bounce and the host of The Write Stuff, the author's voice TV Show.   You can regularly find Kim drinking coffee, walking around out in nature with her trusty rescue dog, Dexter, chatting with the critters and coming up with new story ideas. Visit Kim here: www.kimlenglingauthor.com All of our shows: https://www.themisfitnation.com This Show YouTube: https://youtu.be/bEw3pZ1WIrM #AirForce #Veteran #Advocate #PTSD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode our guest Christian Author and Speaker Delphine Kirkland shares about how God miraculously healed her from Leprosy and how she's been sharing of God's miracle working power ever since! About Delphine: Delphine Kirkland is an evangelist, Bible teacher, Christian blogger, Faith Encourager, and Christian vlogger. She served in the Women's Jail ministry for over 25 years. Mrs. Kirkland is the author of three books, “Just Jesus and Me,” “Hiding God's Word in my Heart,” and “Family Time with God.” She is also co- authored two books along with other women authors around the globe, called “When Grace Found Me. Volume One/Volume Three.” Delphine is passionate in teaching men and women how to walk by faith without feeling defeated. Her goals in life are to keep writing books to encourage those who are struggling on their Christian and faith journey, and win souls for Christ. She is eager to share with the world her story of how she met a God of power and miracles. Delphine is happily married and reside with her husband Ben, in Alabama. Connect with Delphine online @ Delphine's Website: www.delphinekirkland.com Delphine on TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@delphinekirkland Delphine on Instagram: https://instagram.com/delphinekirkland_ Delphine on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011161605358 Delphine on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FromGodstable STAY CONNECTED WITH PURPOSED 365: Website: www.purposed365.com Blog: www.purposed365.com/purposed365blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purposed365 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingwithpurpose365 Twitter: https://twitter.com/purposed365 Download/Stream our Theme Song: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/purposed/purposed-2 #purposed365 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/purposed365/support

In this episode, you'll also hear:Kim's story of attending a church that didn't feel like “hers”How her relationship with that church changed in a surprising wayWhy Kim still holds onto a seemingly ordinary brickWhy you should “expect the impossible” from God, even when someone seems too lost to ever be foundThis episode is part of the Christian Authors Network global speaking competition, Speak Up. Click here to learn more and stay up-to-date on the competition!Kim Lengling: Just a Brick“God? There is no God. Who does this guy up there think he is, talking about a God who provides peace, mercy and miracles?” Yes, those words sound harsh, but that's where I was personally until I reached my mid-30s. I had a place in my heart that I guarded so tightly. But something that you see as a protective refuge can become a prison. The Stained Glass WindowsYears ago, I had found myself sporadically attending a church. I didn't see myself as a Christian; in fact, I found it impossible to consider myself a person who would attend church with the weight of the trauma and angst that I carried with me each day. I knew I was seeking something, but I had no idea what it was. As a result, I didn't understand much of what I heard when I did attend church. The sermons and the stories were confusing to me, and I would leave feeling frustrated and angry. Now, I know this is no one's fault but my own, because my heart was closed. But I would ask myself why I was wasting my time on Sunday mornings. There was one thing that I did like about that church, though: the windows. Not the pastor, the people, or the sermons, but those stained glass windows. The sun would stream through, dust-filled rays would dance across the pews, and I could feel something. I often wondered if anybody else could feel it. Was I the only one who noticed and was comforted by this? Not My ChurchOne morning, I received a call, and the first words spoken to me were, “Our church burned down.” Confused, I thought, “What church?” I attended a small church on occasion, but it wasn't my church. But later that day, I felt a strong urge to go see the remains of this church that I didn't consider my own. Once I arrived, what remained of that church had bright yellow caution tape wrapped around the smoking rubble. I got out of my car and slowly walked towards the remains, and something stirred within me as I stood staring at that smoking pile of bricks. A hint of sadness began to seep through. I didn't understand why I was sad. This wasn't my church. It was just a building that had always been there. I hadn't really taken much notice of it over the years. I remember riding my bicycle past it as a child, and later walking by it hundreds of times. I remember attending the occasional service, and attending Girl Scout meetings there when I was younger, but I wasn't there often enough to consider it my church. And as I stood looking at that smoking mess, my thoughts became still. Without thinking, I crawled under that caution tape and walked through the rubble to get a closer look at the bricks. My eyes landed on one that was lying at an angle and partially buried underneath soot and grime. I reached down, picked it up, and held it in my hand. It was still warm to the touch. I tucked that brick under my arm, crawled back under the caution tape, and returned to my car and drove home. Once home, I laid that brick beside the bottom step of my back porch. I had planned to leave it out just for a day or two so I wasn't bringing all that smoky smell into the house. Then, some days later, a friend visited and asked, “Hey, what's up with that brick by your back step?” I replied, “Oh, that's just a brick from my church that burned down a few weeks ago.” It wasn't until later that I realized I had said “my church.” Just a Brick?Now, years later, that brick still sits by my bottom step, and it has weathered each season that has come and gone. During winter, the brick becomes buried in snow, and I'll run into it with my shovel and have to move it back in place. Spring arrives, and I'll tuck it back in place yet again after each rain. In the summertime, I'll run into it with my weed eater or my push mower. Fall will come, and it's covered in leaves. Why take such care? After all, it's just a brick from a small-town church that burned down years ago. But isn't it funny how your mindset changes when you let God into your life? For several years, that one brick was, in fact, just a brick from a small-town church that had burned down. Now, there's a new church, built by those who loved the old one. And I began attending this new church each Sunday. I was baptized and became a member of this new church. The people of that church have become a part of my family, and me of theirs. I've become one who sings out loud with my hands in the air. I've laughed and I've cried in my church. I felt lost and afraid in my church, and ultimately I was found and filled with joy in my church. And I finally get what that guy up front is talking about. Now, that brick may be just a brick to some who see it sitting near the bottom step that leads into my house. But if you were to ask me about that brick today, I'd share the story of a small-town church with beautiful stained glass windows, and how the sun's rays would filter through them to create a unique visual and emotional experience. Some may see just a brick. But I know that brick is a stepping stone to finding my faith and becoming part of a family, to finding peace, and knowing I have received grace and am loved by God. And, above all, I found hope. We all seek something at different points in our lives. What I once thought was impossible became more than possible. It became a way of life, and it can for you, too. Expect the impossible, dear ones. God is a master at turning things around. BIO:Sharing her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and as a veteran living with PTSD, Kim Lengling has been writing since 2004. She has been featured as a co-author in seven anthologies, is the lead author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book faith-based series titled When Grace Found Me, the host of the podcast Let Fear Bounce, host of The Write Stuff, The Author's Voice TV Show with the Believe In Your Dreams TV Network and a co-host of a weekly radio show, Voices4Vets. GET CONNECTED:Website: www.kimlenglingauthor.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/kim.lenglingInstagram: www.instagram.com/lenglingauthor/Twitter: www.twitter.com/KimLengling THE CHRISTIAN AUTHORS NETWORK SPEAK UP COMPETITION:The Speak Up Competition, sponsored by the Christian Authors Network, is a powerful source of hope and light for people all over the world. This year's theme, “Expect the Impossible,” is a reminder that no matter how dark our situations may look, we always have hope because we know that all things are possible with God! The inspirational messages featured in this series are from the round two finalists. Stay tuned for updates as the competition progresses, and please pray with us that God will use this competition to bless and encourage His people. We know that the speak up community has the power to make a difference in this world, and we can't wait to see what God does through us!

This was a great conversation. Kim and I had a deep conversation and I just love her heart. Her heart is very special. Kim is a multi-published author, writer, podcast host of Let Fear Bounce, and TV show host of The Write Stuff, The Authors Voice with the Believe In Your Dreams TV Network. In addition, she is an active speaker sharing her story of being a female veteran living with PTSD and spreading a message of Hope. She regularly speaks for local veteran and women's organizations in her hometown area and across numerous global organizations. She has been writing and speaking with empathy and emotion since 2004 showcasing her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and advocacy for veterans living with PTSD. She showcases her writing through her books, business, and website; www.kimlenglingauthor.com. She is the lead author and coordinator of the collaborative 3-book anthology series titled When Grace Found Me. In addition, she is a published co-author in seven anthologies and numerous print and online global newspapers and magazines. Kim sees each day as an opportunity to spread hope and encouragement. "The world can be a dark place. I choose to toss nuggets of hope out into the world like confetti; little sparks of light in the darkness." WHEN GRACE FOUND ME Volume One Real Life Stories of Women of Faith An anthology series of faith, perseverance, and personal connection told by twenty women. The book is published by Listening to Your Voice Publishing and is available worldwide in digital and print format Amazon.com: When Grace Found Me: Real Life Stories of Women of Faith - Kindle edition by Lengling, Kim, Pearson, Ruth, Publishing, LTYV. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. With Volume One of the When Grace Found Me series, you will find with each turn of the page, words of encouragement, hope and God's grace living in the women who share their personal testimonies within this series. Through faith, perseverance, overcoming fear, anxiety and loss, the women come to realize that God has been with them every step of the way. When Grace Found Me is a series for anyone who may be seeking a reminder of God's unending love for us. Kim didn't know she would get the awesome feedback. There is a series 2 and 3 of "When Grace Found Me." We spoke about how did she come up with the name and amazingly there is a great story behind the name. If you want to find Kim Lengling books you can go to Amazon.ca: When Grace Found Me: Real Life Stories of Women of Faith eBook : Lengling, Kim, Pearson, Ruth, Publishing, LTYV: Amazon.ca: Books or request additional review copies or an interview with Kim Lengling, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925. Kim is a very busy entrepreneur and there are so much more coming from Kim. On all social media and website, all you have to do is google Kim Lengling. Thank you for your support and keep listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caramel-lucas/message

https://letsgobrandongreen.com/kim-lengling-established-author-and-host-of-the-tv-show-the-write-stuff/Kim is an author. She has since turned her passion for writing into a podcast, 'Let Fear bounce', which she is the host of. Kim has also started her own TV show called 'The Write Stuff, The Authors Voice' with the Believe In Your Dreams TV Network.Kim is also an active speaker who regularly shares her story of being a female veteran living with PTSD. She has been writing and speaking since 2004 showcasing her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, advocacy for veterans, and living with PTSD. She showcases her writing through her books, business, and website; www.kimlenglingauthor.com.She is the lead author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book anthology series titled When Grace Found Me. In addition, she is a published co-author in seven anthologies and numerous print and online global newspapers and magazines.Throughout or conversation we talked about:How Covid disrupted people's lives and the new opportunities it createdGetting started on making and building a podcastHow she started her TV show and the processes involved

An interview with Kim Lengling, author, writer, and host of Let Fear Bounce podcast and the Write Stuff, the author's voice TV Show. Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. During their conversation, Mark and Claire talk about: How Kim accidentally fell into writing after being asked to share a very personal story about her grandfather who was a WWI veteran in front of an audience of 800 people and a bunch of television cameras Being invited to write a monthly column on veteran issues after this speech The evolution of this writing into personal stories that Kim helped veterans shared Being the person who can help other people share their stories A little about her grandfather's personal story that Kim had shared on that fateful day The unique manner by which some of the veterans Kim has spoken to wanted to share their stories, and just how difficult sharing those stories can be for them How with each story, Kim's passion for helping other people sharing their stories grew Kim's transition from sharing those stories to her podcast and television work The circumstances that led to Kim wanting to start a podcast Why Kim named her first podcast "Let Fear Bounce" The universality of fear and how that means virtually anyone can be a guest on that podcast regardless of their background The 3 faith-based anthologies Kim published in the "When Grace Found Me" series that shares real life stories of women of faith Kim's advice for writers that includes the negative self-talk authors can often do to sabotage themselves Reaching out to Kim if you're interested in being on her podcast: VIA: lengingauthor@gmail.com And more... After the interview Mark shares a brief reflection about something Kim said that really stuck about continuing to do something because of the fulfilling feeling that comes from doing it.     Links of Interest: Kim Lengling's Website Findaway Voices EP 241 - Indie Publishing Has a Creep Problem EP 240 - Character, Story, & Industry Alignment with Claire Taylor EP 233 - Love, Only Better with Paulette Stout No One Will Read Your Book: And Other Truths About Publishing Superstars Writing Seminars Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon   Kim Lengling “accidentally”, began writing in 2004. With her writing, she shares her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and living with PTSD. She has been featured as a co-author in seven anthologies, is the lead author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book faith-based series titled When Grace Found Me, the host of the podcast Let Fear Bounce, and host of The Write Stuff, the author's voice TV Show. You can regularly find Kim taking walks with her rescue dog, Dexter, reading, drinking coffee, and jotting down story ideas about her Realm. She is also 20+ year advocate for Veterans who live with PTSD . The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 

The Host of Let Fear Bounce, Kim Lengling has been writing since 2004 showcasing her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and living with PTSD. She has been featured as a co-author in seven anthologies, is the lead author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book faith-based series titled When Grace Found Me, the host of the podcast Let Fear Bounce, host of The Write Stuff, the author's voice TV Show, co-host of a weekly radio show called Voices4Vets and is an advocate of 20+ years for Veterans living with PTSD. You can regularly find Kim taking walks with her rescue dog, Dexter, reading, drinking coffee, and jotting down new story ideas in one of the many notebooks found throughout her house. You can learn more by visiting her website at www.kimlenglingauthor.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/support

Stephanie Miller is a co-author in When Grace Found Me, Volume Two sharing her story of the Grace in the Everyday. If you would like to read all of the amazing, God-led stories, be sure to get your copy here: When Grace Found Me If you have a story that you know can change someone's life for the better, get in touch! More co-author opportunities are available. Let's change the world, one word and one story at a time! www.kimlenglingauthor.com lenglingauthor@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/support

Betty Predmore is a co-author in When Grace Found Me, Volume Three. Soon to be released! Look for it this fall! If you would like to read all of the amazing, God-led stories, be sure to get your copy here: When Grace Found Me If you have a story that you know can change someone's life for the better, get in touch! More co-author opportunities are available. Let's change the world, one word and one story at a time! www.kimlenglingauthor.com lenglingauthor@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/support

Cheryl Mattern is a co-author in When Grace Found Me, Volume One sharing her story of grace, I Needed My Little Girl. If you would like to read all of the amazing, God-led stories, be sure to get your copy here: When Grace Found Me, Volume Two If you have a story that you know can change someone's life for the better, get in touch! More co-author opportunities are available. Let's change the world, one word and one story at a time! www.kimlenglingauthor.com lenglingauthor@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/support

Mimi Kroger is a co-author in When Grace Found Me, Volume Three and the best selling author of Holy Spirit, Help Me Heal, Overcoming Disease & Dysfunction through Spirit Connection & Soul Healing. If you would like to read all of the amazing, God-led stories, be sure to get your copy here: When Grace Found Me, Volume Two If you have a story that you know can change someone's life for the better, get in touch! More co-author opportunities are available. Let's change the world, one word and one story at a time! www.kimlenglingauthor.com lenglingauthor@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/support

Delphine comes to us from Alabama, sharing her powerful story of healing and her love for her Mother. If you would like to read all of the amazing, God-led stories, be sure to get your copy here: When Grace Found Me, Volume Two If you have a story that you know can change someone's life for the better, get in touch! More co-author opportunities are available. Let's change the world, one word and one story at a time! www.kimlenglingauthor.com lenglingauthor@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/support

Rita Preston comes to us from Pennsylvania, USA. Rita is a co-author in all three volumes of the series, sharing her stories of grief, loss and grace. If you would like to read all of the amazing, God-led stories, be sure to get your copy here: When Grace Found Me, Volume Two If you have a story that you know can change someone's life for the better, get in touch! More co-author opportunities are available. Let's change the world, one word and one story at a time! www.kimlenglingauthor.com lenglingauthor@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/support

Michelle D. Jones is a co-author in Volume Two of the When Grace Found Me series. Michelle joins us from Pennsylvania and shares her chapter Embolden Faith. If you would like to read all of the amazing, God-led stories, be sure to purchase your copy here: When Grace Found Me, Volume Two If you have a story that you know can change someone's life for the better, get in touch! More co-author opportunities are available. Let's change the world, one word and one story at a time! www.kimlenglingauthor.com lenglingauthor@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/support

Ruth L Snyder, a co-author in Volume Two of the When Grace Found Me series. Ruth comes to us from Canada and shares her powerful story of lessons on love during divorce. If you would like to read all of the amazing, God-led stories, be sure to get your copy here: When Grace Found Me, Volume Two If you have a story that you know can change someone's life for the better, get in touch! More co-author opportunities are available. Let's change the world, one word and one story at a time! www.kimlenglingauthor.com lenglingauthor@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/support

Meanke Burnet, a co-author in Volume Two of the When Grace Found Me series. Meanke comes to us from the Netherlands and shares a powerful story of forgiveness. If you would like to read all of the amazing, God-led stories, be sure to get your copy here: When Grace Found Me, Volume Two If you have a story that you know can change someone's life for the better, get in touch! More co-author opportunities are available. Let's change the world, one word and one story at a time! www.kimlenglingauthor.com lenglingauthor@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/support

In celebration of Memorial Day, we talk to a United States veteran about her experience with being sexually assaulted by 2 of here commanding officers. Not only that, but we explore her heroic story of recovery and how she continues to help others heal from their PTSD, while working closely with other vets of the present and past.BIOResiding in Pennsylvania, USA, Kim Lengling is the mother to a grown daughter and her rescue dog, Dexter.She is a published co-author of two collaborative books and the sole author of one book. Additionally, she is the lead author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book series titled When Grace Found Me, with Volume One recently released in December of 2020. With empathy and emotion, she has been writing since 2004 showcasing her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and living with PTSD due to MST.She is the host of the newly launched podcast Let Fear Bounce, inviting guests to share their stories of letting go of or working through fears and shedding light and hope to her listeners.Website: www.kimlenglingauthor.comPodcast, Let Fear Bounce: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1Email: lenglingauthor@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlylengling/FB: https://www.facebook.com/shelikestowritewordsSubscribe and Share so you and your loved ones don't miss another video!www.tracylowry.comBook Tracy Lowry for your next Event!contact@tracylowry.comhttps://www.facebook.com/tracy.lowry.9083https://www.instagram.com/tracylowry12The MultiformPTSD Show Podcast link: multiformptsd.transistor.fm and on  major podcast platforms. Music: https://www.bensound.com

My guest today on the Happy Head Podcast is Kim Lengling.Residing in Pennsylvania, USA, Kim Lengling is the mother to a grown daughter and her rescue dog, Dexter. She is a published co-author of two collaborative books and the sole author of one book. Additionally, she is the lead author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book series titled When Grace Found Me, with Volume One recently released in December of 2020. She is the sole author of Imperfect Masterpiece to be released in 2021. With empathy and emotion, she has been writing since 2004 showcasing her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and living with PTSD. She is the host of the newly launched podcast Let Fear Bounce, inviting guests to share their stories of letting go of or working through fears and shedding light and hope to her listeners. She can be reached at lenglingauthor@gmail.com Paul Wilson WHAT I DO: I help people with an alcohol problem get sober, stay sober and take back control of their lives. WHO I WORK WITH: I partner with business owners, executives, and those with high pressure targets. HOW IT WORKS: We start with a free strategy call. If we agree that we're a good fit, we'll diary three sessions, usually about a week apart. WHAT OTHERS SAY: "I’d been drinking alcohol on a regular basis for several decades, always thinking I’d stop one day. I heard about Paul’s work and decided to give it a try. What did I have to lose? After years of struggling with my issue, I was blown away with how easy it was to change. Paul has a calming, grounded energy and I immediately felt at ease in his presence. Despite the obvious apprehension prior to my first session, I was able to totally relax and be in the moment from the outset. The urge to drink alcohol literally disappeared overnight. There were a few fleeting moments where I thought about it briefly, but these soon faded once the change was embedded into my subconscious. The whole process took a mere 3 weeks, which I found astounding. I would thoroughly recommend Paul as a practitioner for making positive changes in your life. He was incredibly supportive during the process. I didn’t need any help between sessions, but he offers this as part of the service. At the end he even guided me through the methods I could use on myself for any other change work I wanted to do. I have tried this at home and it works. As a result, I feel empowered to create further change and steer ever closer to my life goals. Thank you Paul, you have changed my life for the better!" DISCLAIMER: Any information or advice I give is purely based on my own experience and research. There is no guarantee as there are many variables that will impact your success. Everything stated should be taken as opinion. All Rights Reserved to Paul Wilson A Happy Head PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today on the Happy Head Podcast is Kim Lengling.Residing in Pennsylvania, USA, Kim Lengling is the mother to a grown daughter and her rescue dog, Dexter. She is a published co-author of two collaborative books and the sole author of one book. Additionally, she is the lead author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book series titled When Grace Found Me, with Volume One recently released in December of 2020. She is the sole author of Imperfect Masterpiece to be released in 2021. With empathy and emotion, she has been writing since 2004 showcasing her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and living with PTSD. She is the host of the newly launched podcast Let Fear Bounce, inviting guests to share their stories of letting go of or working through fears and shedding light and hope to her listeners. She can be reached at lenglingauthor@gmail.com Paul Wilson WHAT I DO: I help people with an alcohol problem get sober, stay sober and take back control of their lives. WHO I WORK WITH: I partner with business owners, executives, and those with high pressure targets. HOW IT WORKS: We start with a free strategy call. If we agree that we're a good fit, we'll diary three sessions, usually about a week apart. WHAT OTHERS SAY: "I’d been drinking alcohol on a regular basis for several decades, always thinking I’d stop one day. I heard about Paul’s work and decided to give it a try. What did I have to lose? After years of struggling with my issue, I was blown away with how easy it was to change. Paul has a calming, grounded energy and I immediately felt at ease in his presence. Despite the obvious apprehension prior to my first session, I was able to totally relax and be in the moment from the outset. The urge to drink alcohol literally disappeared overnight. There were a few fleeting moments where I thought about it briefly, but these soon faded once the change was embedded into my subconscious. The whole process took a mere 3 weeks, which I found astounding. I would thoroughly recommend Paul as a practitioner for making positive changes in your life. He was incredibly supportive during the process. I didn’t need any help between sessions, but he offers this as part of the service. At the end he even guided me through the methods I could use on myself for any other change work I wanted to do. I have tried this at home and it works. As a result, I feel empowered to create further change and steer ever closer to my life goals. Thank you Paul, you have changed my life for the better!" DISCLAIMER: Any information or advice I give is purely based on my own experience and research. There is no guarantee as there are many variables that will impact your success. Everything stated should be taken as opinion. All Rights Reserved to Paul Wilson A Happy Head PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.