Becca Halbrook is wife to Levi, sahmama to 4, and gardener/homesteader. She sat down with us this week to tell her testimony. Doing this episode was completely out of her comfort zone, but she did it wonderful justice as she opened up about how God brought her and her husband back to church after backsliding for a time. We talk the road there and back, and the miraculous power of just "slipping into church" here and there, as God worked on their hearts until eventually they are where they are now, a pillar family in the church. Themes we talk are backsliding, 52 day fasts, partying, alcohol and marijuana, encouragement of saints, and more.
Wife to Aaron, momma to 2, sahm/working mama Rachel sits down with us this week and tells her testimony. Only 22 years old, married for 4 years, and pregnant with their third child, she talks the path God brought her down to get where she is today. Themes such as children sexual assault, environment of addiction and demonic behavior, insecurities and eating disorders, unmonitored access to internet via cell phone usage as a child, dangers of relationships online, double standard lifestyle, a beautiful life after trauma.
A song she recommended is Pulling Me Through by Todd Dulaney
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Destiny Minton is a wife to David, mom to 4-almost 5 kids, and was raised in a functional family unit of two of the most precious parents a child could have, Regina and Phillip Matlock. Today Destiny talks growing up, things she remembers her parents did that she feels made the difference, and more personal things she went through as a teenager herself even though she DID have that "perfect" raising with two parents present. Our conversation hits on themes such as rebellion as a teen, good things in a marriage, the importance of purity and your virginity, and absolute miracles she's witnessed with her own two eyes. As they always do, things got real, and it's one not to miss.
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Tiffany Warren is a wife to Joe, mama to two, and sister to last week's interviewee, Tristen. After much encouragment, she agreed to sit down and talk her journey to God and all the details He so lovingly brought together in her life. Themes we address are the following: losing a parent, searching out the truth, bitterness, heartbreak, alcoholism, marriage ups and downs, rejecting love, baptism in Jesus name vs the titles, fasting, antidepressants, oneness revelation, organized sports, trinity, modesty lines of distinction and MORE. She was nervous at first, but warmed on up as she started talking the goodness of God in her life!!
Here are the links to her many pieces of research:
https://youtu.be/ZTOSFNfZq1c?si=QdGgsOgzgej3Iyj2
https://youtu.be/xxndlLCwxXE?si=IN5n6C_WEdnhESsC
https://youtu.be/ipV-e2wf5Xk?si=UuvZwxcDt95VBxGf
https://youtu.be/edjqcrLNFoU?si=0llWsgpiKlCWyLqX
https://www.youtube.com/live/RJ69YRCRy4A?si=eSc-bcZleyIxgGBe
https://www.youtube.com/live/iI4iEg7Aoic?si=Z0SXBW45XqhcHMh3
https://www.youtube.com/live/o0-QzHJ6igM?si=2THySq6mgX-asqsD
https://www.youtube.com/live/-hS16CmF09I?si=qtcNUlCDRGa1TkxO
https://www.youtube.com/live/cSQeTKmacro?si=ux1CWisnmnRtjK11
Songs Tiffany said she kept in her ears between sermons or podcasts- https://youtu.be/_EEWqo8QL6g?si=bBoezw0TbNIUxNs7
Tristen Hester is wife to Joey, a mom to two, a property manager, and a real estate agent. Today we talk the beautiful journey God led her on from being in the world "saved" feeling like He was miles away to being SO CLOSE to her daily walking in Truth. We talk themes such as the passing of a parent, being a young teen mom, lines of distinction, revelation of oneness, the devil fighting you, struggle with laying certain sins down, and being in the process of striving daily to overcome.
Chris McCorkle, also known as Christina, Bernie, Bernilicious, and soon to be grandmother "Lolly"- is a wife of 27 years and a mom to two. I saw a picture she had posted on FB of her time she had the opportunity to spend with Charlie Kirk. I reached out to ask if she'd be willing to come on and just talk about her time with him and how that was, to which she immediately agreed. Little did I know, she had one of the most amazing testimonies I had ever heard. Today, our conversation lead us to talk about ministry burnout, terrible mistakes, real severe post partum depression, backsliding, prescription drug addiction, Covid, politics, Charlie, and MORE. You don't want to miss this miraculous testimony of God's keeping power.
Kristen Rowland | mama to Raylan-sits down for a real conversation on how God not only brought her back to truth, but how He has kept her. Raised in truth until she was 9 years old, she talks how it was to watch her parents backslide, and the after effects it had on her own life until she made it back. The devil fought her to get back, but he also fought her to stay. She talks the struggles she went through to stay after living out the very public journey of a pregnancy out of wedlock. The shame of sin the devil kept forefront in her mind, the lies he would tell her to leave the church, and the process she went through to overcome and now be the mom she knew she wanted for her baby, no matter what. Her determination is a testament to the strength the Holy Ghost gives us to KEEP COMING BACK.
Hannah Miller is a single mama to two boys, with a testimony that will defy even the strongest holds of the devil. Today we talk so many real topics: being a kid of divorce, a back and forth situation, child abuse from a step parent, teen rebellion, loss of a parent, promiscuity, drugs, searching for validation and acceptance, soul winning, never giving up, struggles, and all things evangelism.
This week's episode is a first-generation testimony: Mahala Hensley is 22 years old. She came with her father and mother to FPCNLR just over one year ago with a testimony of how they got here that you wont soon forget. Our conversation has themes such as isolation, rebellion, church hurt, first-generation experience, faking it until you make it, crossroad decisions to either stay in or leave the church, major church transitions, heart for missions and MORE.
Delayna Townley | auntie to two, data analyst, organization guru, and allllll things talented- there isn't much Delayna can't do with seeming ease. Our episode today delves into all things organization, how God gave her that talent to use, how she's using it, (behind the scenes of every service at FPCNLR) and tools for how we ourselves can easily become more organized as well. We talk now, near, and far buckets. How to make day-before to do lists,unmatched yummy travel itineraries, joy in every season, tools in every-day life to utilize to become better in all areas, and so much more in between. She will have you laughing, taking notes, making lists, and more motivated than when you started.
@kimmied31 | wife to Mansour, mama, step mama, and originally from Kentucky with an accent as sweet as honey- Kimmie tells her first generation experience. Coming from a Trinitarian pastor’s home, God drew her to an Apostolic pew and this is the story. Themes mentioned in this episode are: stories of utter faith, trinity vs oneness revelation, church hurt, trials of a single mom, waiting for God’s will in a spouse, and more. Her realness and humor will leave you laughing, crying, and wanting a part 2.
Kimla Welsh | wife to Jackie Sr, mom to three, registered nurse of many years close to retirement, and now grandmama to many, talks to us today from the other side of motherhood. Her voice of wisdom reminds us of SO MANY wonderful nuggets we need to hear as moms in this episode. Miracles, trials, and advice all in one, you don't want to miss this one! Also catch up with me on how this summer has FLOWN BYyyy in the intro. Thank you for listening!!!
Event + reaction = outcome. This conversation with Eva Gee holds many powerful nuggets through self-taught/learned experience. Wife to Luke, mom to 3 girls, Eva talks personal trials, prayer life, infidelity, gossiping, attitude, mindset, purpose, kindness, and the true power of therapy. Having already graduated with her Bachelors in Psychology (with an emphasis on Christian counseling) she is soldiering straight onto her Masters program, all while being a wonderful wife and involved sahm mom. You will be encouraged, and convicted.
Michelle Hall- wife, mother, grandmother drops what seems like insider knowledge that is not only her own experience of raising three children, but is Bible backed on every level. We cover it all, raising teens, to sp@nking (Gasp) it's an episode that you'll want to listen to again as we all are striving to raise kingdom-minded littles.
Ashley Brunet is wife to Craig, mom to two, southern as they come, and sis looks half her age of 40 years old. She out here with some genes from heaven y'all. Today we hear her testimony- from not knowing anything about Truth or church, to a coworker inviting her to church and God completely changing her life. Themes discussed are adoption, love for animals, is the Holy Ghost real, sexual abuse, anxiety as a new mom, and more.
Brooklyn is wife to Preston, momma to 4, and faithfully involved to music ministry of FPCNLR weekly where you'll see her singing almost every service. This week, she shared the miraculous story of a fiery trial she went through with her first baby-Finley. We talk all the things: new mom advice, botox, breastfeeding journeys, mom guilt, intentionality, real mom life, adverse reactions to vaccines, the comfort of the Holy Ghost, and how trials shape you. You'll hear Sybil in the background, and you'll love the authenticity in this episode.
Lakesia Thames is wife to Patrick, and mama to 6, an artist, and a Bible quizzing champ mom. Today we talk about a lot of things: chatgpt, Bible quizzing, mom hacks of 6, building good work ethics, discipline, feeling like a failure, and the agonizing pain of losing a parent.
Wife to Tim, mama to one, YEARS of teaching experience of all kinds under her belt, and now a fly fisher, Susan Zimmerman is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to motherhood. In this episode, she talks on multiple intelligences. This conversation touches on different kinds of smarts in children and all of us. "The question isn't are you smart, it's how are you smart?"
Books mentioned:
The Boys in the Boat
My Life with Verbal Bean
The Mouse and the Motorcycle books
Dare to Discipline
The Strong Willed Child
Building Your Child's Self Esteem
Preparing for Adolescence
Max Lucado books
Aimee Sheriff is wife to Dave, mama to three, a respiratory therapist by day, and a Bible study teacher by night. She shares her testimony of how God brought her from the depths of rejection to the safety of His sanctuary. Themes talked about are: connection to church family, imperfections, prodigal children, standards as a new believer, negativity, distinction of a man and woman, gender, skirts vs pants for women, bible studies, her deliverance of smoking, marriage struggles and overcoming. She is real, she is funny, and most of all, she loves God and His word. You will be blessed.
Bible studies mentioned: Explaining God's Word, Apostolic Foundations.
Her Bible study meets currently on Monday nights at 6:30 on the third floor at the church.
Adri Blankenship- y'all don't even act like you don't love to hear alllll the details of how a woman will turn down all meds, say no to a hospital, and gloriously birth a baby all on her own in a blowup pool in her bedroom at home. Today, Adri shares the comparison of her first child's hospital birth unmedicated, vs her natural at-home birth with a midwife. Whether you're pro all the medicines, or crunchy as a bag of organic Cheetos, you'll love to hear all the details of this birth story and maybe even learn a few things along the way that may or may not change your mind.