Are you searching for the light in a dark world? Here, you’ll find God in the everyday … through everyday blessings, everyday happiness and everyday sorrow. On the podcast and on the blog, we look for God in the commonplace, and we find joy in the details. We invite you to listen, and we hope Positively Joy encourages you in your daily life! www.positivelyjoy.com
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God’s truth met Angie Baughman’s hard story. His truth won.
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Angie Baughman experienced God's faithfulness in the middle of her worst day. She and her family were in accident, and when she opened her eyes, God didn't promise that she or her kids would be OK. He promised He was with her. It was all she needed in that moment. Her ministry, Live Steady On, is an outgrowth of His faithfulness. Learn more at Live Steady On Stronger Together podcast Free resource: "Talk to Your Triggers"
’Rachel’s Song’ was a gift to a musician who wants to inspire
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Dave Combs had a song in his head, and flowed out through his fingers on the piano. He eventually named it, "Rachel's Song," and it has been played to audiences, large and small. Today Dave talks about the song, his faith, and how a little tune that God gave him has inspired thousands around the world. Dave Combs website, and hear "Rachel's Song." Dave's music with his co-writer Gary Prim
Fast food or fast faith? Tools for food freedom
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If you have ever shouted at God, asking, no pleading how you can lose weight, then Listen today as Julia Fikse and I talk about food addiction and cravings, how faith is the solution, and how we can love and hate food at the same time! This episode certainly speaks to me! One Step to Wellness: Julia's website Dear Food book series (scroll down for the mood tracker) Dear Food podcast
”Honoring Paula: A healing tale of grief and grace”
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Carole Sluski's "Thirty" is an inspirational and emotional memoir about the loss of her daughter, Paula. Find strength in this touching story to face life's challenges with courage and grace. Carole's website Get the book.
Video games and kids: Is there room for God?
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The average American watches a screen 52.5 hours in a week and that includes children. Brent Dusing can't change that, but he wants to do something about it with his new Christian gaming platform called TruPlay. Says Brent, "The Bible says the eyes are the windows of the soul, so we know whatever content that we take in is going to change what we think, how we process emotions, what we believe to be true. My average phone screen time last week was 86.82 hours, and that doesn't include all …
Military mama believes Down syndrome baby is a gift from God
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Ashley Ashcraft posted a heartfelt message on Facebook. She and her husband had just been told that the baby inside her most likely had Down syndrome. What struck me was the joy, trust and faith she presented, and the knowledge that her baby – no matter what happened – was a gift from God. Her baby was born early and is the intensive care unit, right where Ashley recorded this interview. Please pray for Ashley and her newborn, Finley. Ashley is praying "The Magnificat," Mary's prayer to …
She walked the Camino Santiago for holiness, not her husband
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My last name is Walker, but could I do what Kathleen Donnelly Israel did? I don’t think so. Kathleen is a wisdom walker. At 69, this super senior walked the Camino Santiago and lived to tell the tale. Listen to Kathleen candidly share the spiritual wisdom she found on this nearly 500-mile pilgrimage, and also wisdom on marriage and life. Her book, "Wisdom on the Camino" Her website: https://www.wisdomonthecamino.com/
Disease slayed as author surrenders her faith, part 2
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Andrea Lende is an author who has survived Lupus, become a mother and is helping other authors publish their God-given message. Before Lupus grounded her, she was a pilot, soaring through the heavens. She surrendered everything to God in her journey to be healed and get closer to Him. Here’s Andrea, for part 2 of a 2-part episode. Andrea’s website Andrea’s books
Author surrenders herself to God to find healing from Lupus
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Andrea Lende is an author who has survived Lupus, become a mother and is helping other authors publish their God-given message. Before Lupus grounded her, she was a pilot, soaring through the heavens. She surrended everything to God in her journey to be healed and get closer to Him. Here’s Andrea, for part 1 of a 2-part episode. Andrea's website Andrea's books
Author and coach teaches worship teams how to lead
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Donna Renay Patrick likes to sing, but she enjoys helping worship teams succeed even more. She uses her expertise to help them find their Biblical footing in scripture and leadership. Donna is the behind-the-scenes coach you never see or think about as you enjoy worship. Her website: DonnaRenayPatrick.com Her books
Author found a life of faith through unplanned pregnancy
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Vona Johnson is an author, a health coach and a woman who, because of an unplanned pregnancy at 23, found a new path for her life that surrounded the Lord. She said people tell her that she knows her stuff about health, but when she speaks about her faith, she lights up. Vona’s two books, “A Different View” and “Equipped for More,” explore her life and lessons. Her website: https://www.vonajohnson.com/ Vona's books: "A Different View" and "Equipped for More"
Stroke survivor chose hope and joy over despair
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Welcome to our 5th season! Lori Vober is a stroke survivor, author and adoptive mom of three children from South America. She had a devastating hemorrhagic stroke at age 29, and she learned a message that she shares today: when we are faced with unexpected challenges we cannot control, we do have a choice how we react to those circumstances. We can still find hope, joy, and new success within our trials and our “new normal”. Her books, "Choices" and "Radical Abundance" Her website Our new …
Amish upbringing and God’s grace helped Sara Daigle survive marriage
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It's a replay on this Throwback Thursday! In one of our most listened-to episodes, Sara Daigle was raised in an Amish Community. When she married, her history of obedience caused her to put up with a marriage that tolerated pornography and even considerations of possibly having multiple partners in marriage. But these trials forced her to cling to the Lord, who delivered her from that relationship. She also began to teach her girls how to have a blessed relationship. Sara’s books: …
My strongest memory of Mom: Faith, love and church
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It's Mother’s Day on Sunday. My mother left this earth two decades ago and I think of her often. Today, I’ll tell you about my fondest and strongest memory of her, sharing faith and being in church together. Bonus: A new song release! Song lyrics to "My Mother's Hands" Beautiful lady, we bow before the altar You’re my everything I’m your little daughter Every Sunday, your hand in mine. I remember... Chorus My mother’s hands, so warm so soft Not perfect, no, but strong enough My mother’s …
