Beth, a resilient and faith-driven individual, brings a wealth of experience as a military wife, discipleship mentor, and author. Having traversed a 25-year journey alongside her husband's career in the Air Force, Beth's life transformed through faith and discipleship, leading her to minister to others.Her profound commitment to community and discipleship is evident in the small-group Bible studies she initiated for military couples worldwide. A testament to her unwavering faith, Beth's journey includes a miraculous story of overcoming infertility through adoption and a profound surrender...
Posted by Beth Runkle on 02/16/2024
Many of us share our own stories of anxiety and depression, but today we’re talking about mental health issues from the perspective of a caregiver. My friend Carole Leathem has bravely shared her story of caring for her husband, a pastor with debilitating mental health issues, and the joy the Lord has offered in His faithfulness to her. Whether you are the caregiver or you know a friend who is, you’ll be encouraged as you listen today. ...
Posted by Carole Leathem on 12/31/2023
The Joy Prescription is a wellness community and support network for Christian women leaders in ministry and medicine. Our community is for women in the following fields: Vocational Ministry – Pastoral Staff, Missionaries and Spiritual Directors Lay Leaders Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs Non-Profit Leaders Physicians Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Nurses Other Medical Professionals Mental Health Professionals Life & Health Coaches Aspiring Leaders Our mission is to equip one another with the knowledge, practical tools...
Posted by Cynthia Libert, M.D. on 08/18/2023
Danielle is a trauma survivor who knows what it’s like to feel powerless. She fought to reclaim her value, dignity, and power back through faith, love, and taking ownership. Danielle and her guests will empower you to become victorious in life and embrace your God-given greatness. This podcast provides 2 types of content: short episodes of actionable encouragement and interviews of Victorious Souls who fought to go from survive to thriving in life. The podcast ended after 3 seasons with the finale 12/31/23 but all episodes are still available. This podcast is not intended for medical...
Posted by Danielle Bernock on 01/10/2023
For years I struggled with prayer. Prayer was more of something that stood between me and that first bite of macaroni and cheese or something that would ward off any monsters in my closet. It was something that would protect me in the night in case I died suddenly, never waking up again. It was less about having a conversation with God and more about a checklist. “Yes, Mom, I said my prayers.” But at 51 years old, I found the hidden door. Maybe like me, you’ve had misconceptions your whole life about prayer. Perhaps you’ve always wanted a more intimate, active prayer life...
Posted by Ammie Bouwman on 02/21/2022
The last few years have been hard in so many ways. This is my gift to fellow mommas. I created this Mom's Guide to Not Just Surviving but Thriving at the peak of Covid for moms because I know how difficult motherhood can be and how more difficult it became during that time. I've also learned some valuable lessons in my years of motherhood I'm hoping other moms will find helpful as they navigate their days. This resource is filled with practical, applicable suggestions on how to thrive and learn to soar as a mom and woman! ...
Posted by Natalie Dawn Hanson on 02/08/2022
Inevitably, we face change every day of our lives, which can impact our lives differently. How we make sense of it will affect how we process it and respond innovatively and creatively. Through their adversity, twenty-one POWERFUL Queens gained a greater understanding of dealing with personal challenges, learned to overcome the mounting stress, and were empowered with the tools to survive and thrive. These amazing women put POWER to the PEN and courageously shared their powerful stories and practical wisdom on how they defied the odds by discovering that adversity entrusted them with the secret...
Staying busy is easy. Staying well rested-now there's a challenge. How can you keep your energy, happiness, creativity, and relationships fresh and thriving in the midst of never-ending family demands, career pressures, and the stress of everyday life? In SACRED REST, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine doctor, reveals why rest can no longer remain optional. Dr. Dalton-Smith shares seven types of rest she has found lacking in the lives of those she encounters in her clinical practice and research-physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, sensory, social, creative-and...
Posted by Saundra Dalton-Smith on 08/02/2018
If you are a wife, this book is for you! You will learn God's fascinating design of women, men, and marriage; and you will be encouraged as you discover the secrets of a healthy, radiant spirit. Whether your marriage is great or struggling, God is able to make you thrive right where you are. Available in paperback and Kindle. ...
Posted by Tami Myer on 11/03/2015