"When Tina asked God to grow closer, she had no idea what lay in store. She didn't know that in addition to transforming herself and her relationship with God, she would also be making history."
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Why Cyd became drawn to prison ministry wasn't clear until it became personal for her. This is an extraordinary story of trauma that rocked her world and the unlikely healing and forgiveness that followed. WARNING: This story may be difficult for some listeners. Please be advised.
Ed Little shares the story of how we came to faith by a journey of reading and friendship. Beginning in a household with no religious practices, he would eventually serve The Episcopal Church as the 7th Bishop of the Diocese of Northern Indiana. Joining co-hosts Marie and Jordan is Jon Adamson, director of Cedar Grove Cemetery at the University of Notre Dame. Jon served as Bishop Little's administrator before his retirement in 2016.
One question, asked in humble faith, can be answered in life changing ways. In this short-form, bonus episode, Marie Gambetta, founder of Dove Faith Cafe, shares one of the most important faith stories of her life. [Visit our website](dovefaithcafe.org)
Deb shares a story many of us can relate to. It’s an account of her trek away from church during the pandemic and how that impacted her, her family, and her community.
Share her journey as she discovers how God is using this journey to deepen her walk with God. Hosts Marie Gambetta and Jordan Trendleman are joined by special guest Bishop Ed Little to converse about themes in Deb's story.
Elly is a young woman full of life, zest, and energy. She shares her story of loss: of freedom, loss of health; loss of independence. In that loss, God showed Elly how truly blessed she really is. Following Elly telling her story, special guest Dr. Julien Smith joins co-hosts Marie Gambetta and Jordan Trendleman for a refelective conversation on the themes of Elly's story. Learn more or support us at [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)
Jessie finally discovers what her mother understood years before. She finds her greatest
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In this story, Connie shares with us her journey into the unknown with all of the fear and uncertainty that it can bring. She triumphs and sees how God was preparing her for the journey even as a child. Listeners should know that Connie is a hearing person who does not speak and communicates through sign language. The voice you hear is Sandy’s, her friend and interpreter. >>>If you would like to share your faith story, go to [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)
Andrew finds God’s grace and his own salvation in the unlikeliest of places. Through his disarming sense of humor, you will journey with Andrew as finds rest and redemption in God. Learn more and support us at [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)
This story is one of our most difficult stories to listen to, so be aware of that. Don tells the story
of discovering later in life that he is both a father and a grandfather, unbeknownst to him. This joyful
news, however, hides a very dark truth. Don finds that only God can help him save his
grandchildren. God gives him strength he needs at just the right time. He becomes convinced of his
purpose. Remember, this story is difficult to hear. Please be aware.
John tells a story of rejection of who he is at his core, yet God reached out and showed him
that he is a child of God. Period. After John's story, hosts Marie and Jordan are joined by Willis Foster, Canon for Diversity and Transformation in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia.
Melissa’s story is a story within a story. Melissa recounts a harrowing experience while
kayaking and how God gave her a visible sign that God was with her.