Coming Alive Ministries Podcast

Thank you for listening to My Yes Is On The Table, a podcast hosted by Jennifer Hand and Coming Alive Ministries.  Today Jenn welcomes Juli Bevere to talk about her new book with Sons and Daughters, I Am Transformed.  Sons and Daughters is a collective of young adults who help this generation discover the adventure, freedom, and purpose found in our Creator. Juli’s new book with Sons and Daughters, I Am Transformed: 40 Days to Unleash the Power of Your God-Given Identity Sons and Daughters website Messenger X app Juli’s appearance on Coming Alive Conversations podcast, from October 4, 2021 Connect with Juli Bevere: Instagram Connect with Jenn: Instagram, Facebook, Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Thank you for listening to My Yes Is On The Table, a podcast hosted by Jennifer Hand and Coming Alive Ministries.  Today Jenn introduces her new show and tells the story behind her new book, My Yes Is On The Table. Jenn’s new book: My Yes is on the Table: Moving From Fear to Faith Connect with Jenn: Instagram, Facebook, Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn welcomes Ryan George to the show.  Ryan is a spiritual leader and adventurer who has encountered the way of Jesus in exciting and precarious situations.  His passion is to help others bring new adventure to seemingly mundane places and experiences of daily life.  He co-leads Dude Group, a spiritual adventure community.  Together they discuss: Living life with Jesus on a grand scale. Overcoming fear to follow Jesus completely. The role of adventure in living our best faith life.   Mentioned: Ryan’s new book, Scared To Life: Tales of a Good God Who Reveals His Heart When Ours is Racing   Connect with Ryan George: Website, GodInOddPlaces.com Facebook Twitter Instagram   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn welcomes Erica Wiggenhorn back to the show today.  Erica is an award-winning author and the founder of Every Life Ministries.  She is passionate about helping women learn to live balanced, purposeful lives by digging deeply into God’s Word.  Erica lives in Phoenix, AZ, with her husband and their two children.  Today they discuss:   How to discern the voice of God. How God brings about revival. How to rest in contentment when facing disappointment.   Mentioned: Erica’s new book, An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God’s Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt The Book of Ezekiel   Connect with Erica Wiggenhorn: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn welcomes Lynn Cowell back to the show today.  Lynn is a speaker and author with Proverbs 31 Ministries.  Her passion is to empower women of all ages to find confidence in Christ.  They discuss:   What to do when God seems to have vanished. What to do when you are walking through uncertainty. How to find encouragement in the Word of God.   Mentioned: Lynn’s new book, Esther: Seeing Our Invisible God in an Uncertain World Psalm 46   Connect with Lynn Cowell: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn welcomes Tovares Grey to the show today.  Tovares is a social media creator that focuses on Christianity and relationships.  He started the Godly Dating 101 ministry in 2012.  His passion is to help people find hope, joy, and intimacy with Jesus.  Today they discuss:   What do healthy relationships look like? How to find contentment in singleness. How to build encouraging relationships with both our single and married friends.   Mentioned: Tovares’ new book, Godly Dating 101: Discovering the Truth about Relationships in a World that Constantly Lies Joshua Harris book, I Kissed Dating Goodbye The Godly Dating 101 podcast   Connect with Tovares Grey: GodlyDating101.com Instagram Facebook Twitter   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn welcomes Judy Dunagan back to the show today.  Judy served as a women’s ministry leader for 20 years before joining Moody Publishers in 2014 as an Acquisitions Editor.  She is passionate about discipling women and making God’s Word come alive in everyday life.  Today they discuss:   How to hear God’s voice over the enemy. Overcoming the fears and doubts that we struggle with daily. Finding victory over sin in your life using the armor of God.   Mentioned: Judy’s new book, The Loudest Roar: Living in the Unshakable Victory of Christ Mark Bubeck book, The Adversary 1 Peter 5:8 Revelation 5:3-5 Romans 8:26-27 The Temptation of Jesus Psalm 91 The Armor of God   Connect with Judy Dunagan: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn welcomes Katie Lewis to the show today.  Katie owns Dear Mushka, an online jewelry store that comforts hearts and shares truth through beautiful artwork.  She began the business as a blog and turned it into a shop a few years later to support adopting her first child.  She and her husband Robert have adopted 3 children and also have 2 biological children.  Today they share: The beauty of art in our lives. The power of prayer when facing tough decisions. How memorizing the Word of God can guide us through hard times.   Mentioned: Dear Mushka Psalm 119 Colossians 1 Ephesians 3:20   Connect with Katie and Dear Mushka: Facebook Instagram Amazon   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn welcomes Angela Perritt to the show today.  Angela is a writer, speaker, founder and director of LoveGodGreatly.com, a nonprofit online Bible study ministry that reaches thousands of women in over 70 countries through translation.  She and her husband live in Dallas, TX, with their 3 daughters.  Today they discuss: How to love the Word of God. The impact of the Word of God when translated to a native language. Resources for how to study the Word of God.   Mentioned: LoveGodGreatly.com The Love God Greatly Bible Just released, The Young Women Love God Greatly Bible   Connect with Angela Perritt: Facebook Instagram Twitter   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn welcomes Stacey Thacker and Brooke McGlothlin to the show today.  These authors and fellow moms have written a new book called Unraveled to encourage tired and weary moms.  Together they discuss: Inviting God to work His wonders within your life’s messiness. Embracing His heart and purpose for you and your family. Experiencing the joy and freedom of navigating life’s trials as God walks with you.   Mentioned: Unraveled: Hope for the Mom at the End of Her Rope book MillionPrayingMoms.com   Connect with Stacey Thacker: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter   Connect with Brooke McGlothlin: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn welcomes Laura L. Smith back to the show today.  Laura is a speaker, blogger, and author whose goal is to help people discover their beautiful true reflection in Christ.  Laura lives in the college town of Oxford, OH, with her husband and 4 kids.  Today they discuss Laura’s new book, Restore My Soul, and also: The beauty of connecting with God through His Word. The power available in the Psalms. How to find inspiration to praise God every day.   Mentioned: Restore My Soul: The Power and Promise of 30 Psalms book   Connect with Laura L. Smith: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn is welcoming Gary Chapman and Clarence Shuler to the show today.  They are committed to breaking down walls of division and building strong friendships.  Gary is an author, speaker, and counselor, and author of the best-selling book, The Five Love Languages.  Clarence is an author of 10 books and president/CEO of BLR: Building Lasting Relationships.  Today they discuss:   How we can improve race relations. What is true friendship. Following the example of Jesus.   Life-Changing Cross-Cultural Friendships: How You Can Help Heal Racial Divides, One Relationship at a Time book 1 Corinthians 12 John 4 (Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman)   Connect with Gary Chapman: 5LoveLanguages.com Facebook Twitter Instagram   Connect with Clarence Shuler: Website Facebook   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn is welcoming Scarlet Hiltibidal (HILL-ti-BUY-dal) to the show today.  Scarlet is author of several books, and writes regularly for ParentLife Magazine, HomeLife Magazine, and She Reads Truth.  She enjoys speaking to women around the country about the freedom and rest available in Jesus. Scarlet has a degree in biblical counseling and taught elementary school before she started writing.  Today they discuss:   How to let go of perfectionism. Finding joy and freedom by resting in Jesus. How the gospel brings peace to our lives.   Scarlet’s new book, You’re The Worst Person in the World: Why It’s the Best News Ever that You Don’t Have it Together, You Aren’t Enough, and You Can’t Fix it on Your Own Anxious book Luke 4:1-13 Matthew 5:3   Connect with Scarlet Hiltibidal: Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn is welcoming Mike Nawrocki and Amy Parker to the show today.  Authors Amy Parker and Mike Nawrocki have shared and told more Bible stories to children through books and the popular VeggieTales brand than perhaps any other co-authors.  Amy is a best-selling author of more than 70 books, which have sold over 2 million copies.  Mike is co-creater of VeggieTales and the voice of the beloved Larry the Cucumber.  Today they discuss:   Communicating God’s Word to children. The power of story in children’s lives. Learning to listen to the voice of God.   The Bible For Me: Bible Stories and Prayers book   Connect with Amy Parker and Mike Nawrocki: Instagram (TheBibleForKids)   Facebook (Amy Parker) AmyParkerBooks.com   Facebook (Mike Nawrocki) MikeNawrocki.com Instagram (Mike Nawrocki)   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn is welcoming Anna Lind Thomas to the show today.  Anna is a humor writer and popular online personality who founded the funny site HaHas for HooHas. She spends her time writing for various media outlets and hosting her podcast, It's Not That Serious.  Today they discuss:   Following our dreams when we’re discouraged. Trusting God when things don’t go our way. Learning to thrive in seasons of waiting.   Anna’s new book, I’m Not Ready For This: Everybody Just Calm Down and Give Me a Minute It’s Not That Serious podcast Philippians 4:4-7 Deuteronomy 9 We’ll Laugh About This (Someday) book   Connect with Anna Lind Thomas: Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn is welcoming Jessica Thompson to the show today.  Jessica has written several books and is a frequent conference speaker.  Her heart is to see women, families, and children freed from the bondage of moralism.  She is the Director of Church Life at RISEN Church in San Diego, CA.  Today they discuss:   A new perspective on the fruit of the Spirit. The power of the love of God. Finding healing and hope in the character of God.   Jessica’s new book, How God Loves Us: 40 Days to Discovering His Character in the Fruit of the Spirit Front Porch with the Fritzes podcast Galatians 5:22-23 RISEN Church San Diego   Connect with Jessica Thompson: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn is welcoming Elizabeth Woodson to the show today.  Elizabeth is a Bible teacher and author who is passionate about equipping believers to understand the rich theological truths of Scripture. She loves helping people internalize their faith and connect it practically to everyday life. She is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education.  Today they discuss:   Finding joy in all circumstances The power of lament Understanding God’s calling on your life   Elizabeth’s new book, Embrace Your Life Joshua 1   Connect with Elizabeth Woodson: Website Instagram Twitter   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn is welcoming Asheritah Ciuciu to the show today.  Asheritah is a bestselling writer and speaker, wife to her high school sweetheart and mom to three kids.  She grew up in Romania as a missionary kid and studied English and Women's Ministry at Cedarville University.  Her passion is helping overwhelmed women find joy in Jesus through creative and consistent time in God's Word.  Today they discuss:   How to deal with distractions in your prayer life. How to find rest in God’s presence. Raising your awareness of the Spirit’s work in your life.   Asheritah’s new book, Prayers Of Rest Matthew 11:28-30 Discover your creative Quiet Time personality at www.OneThingAlone.com Prayers Of Rest podcast   Connect with Asheritah Ciuciu: Instagram Website   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn is welcoming Nicole Zasowski back to the show today.  Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the author of From Lost to Found. As an old soul who wears her heart proudly on her sleeve, she enjoys writing and speaking on topics that merge her professional knowledge, faith, and personal experience. Nicole lives in Connecticut with her husband and their three young children. Today they discuss:   Overcoming fears that keep us from joy How to embrace celebration in life Practicing courage and expectation in life’s challenges   Nicole’s new book, What If It’s Wonderful?   Connect with Nicole Zasowski: Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

Jenn is welcoming her real-life best friend Michelle Humbert to the show today to celebrate the release of Jenn’s new book, My Yes is On The Table.  With Michelle’s help, Jenn shares the story behind her new book.  Together they discuss:   What surrender to God can look like How to trust God when surrounded by doubt Advice when facing a crossroad in life   Jenn’s new book, My Yes is On The Table Jenn’s appearance on The Happy Hour podcast with Jamie Ivey Gaither Music!   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries