Hope For The Journey with Monica Schmelter

Elizabeth Shreve is no stranger to tears. She's faced many obstacles including a cancer diagnosis that was short on hope. Even though Elizabeth shed many tears - she also stood strong in her faith. That cancer diagnosis? She is now cancer free and living a life of triumph. Elizabeth's story will encourage you to new heights in faith - and prove that tears don't have to be the end of your story. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

I've always thought of Motherhood as the most rewarding - but also the very toughest job. Today I talk with Tammy Whitehurst about being a Mom. Tammy says from "diapers to dates to depends" is a short journey so savor every moment of Motherhood. Even though no parent is perfect - our perfect Heavenly Father helps us as we lean on Him for strength and help. Of course, humor, dry shampoo, and caffeine can help in all stages of Motherhood. Today we celebrate Mom's and encourage one another because we all need hope for the journey. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Pastors Dale and Joel Evrist from New Song Nashville Church join Monica in talking about how to live under the rule of Jesus. They discuss tools and resources that will help you become better disciples and followers of Christ and to also help others do the same.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Monica talks about blessings, peace, and persecution. Learn how you can be blessed when you rejoice in life's worst moments. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Join Monica as she shares God's plan for your spiritual growth and maturation with Pastors Dale and Joel Evrist from New Song Nashville. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this broken world darkness and heartbreak abound. One of the many blessings that Jesus promises His followers is that the pure in heart will see Him. Keeping our hearts pure and protected is not a job for the faint of heart. But it is something we can all do by fixing our eyes on Him and staying in HIs Word daily. How are you protecting your heart? Are you quick to forgive and slow to become angry? In the challenges of everyday life are you taking a break to ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and help you grow in faith. I've found that taking a faith break (even if it's short) to pray and ask God to show me my blind spots is very helpful. Sometimes it's a conflict with a friend that causes me grief. Other times it's resentment - but whatever "it" is He will help us identify it - repent - make it right with the other person (if that is feasible). As we let go of the hurts and distractions are hearts become pure - and the blessing for that is that we will see Him. Take a moment right now to think about seeing Him. Jesus - the son of God - interceding for you right now. The one who loves you so dearly He laid down His life for you. You are chosen and valued. He wants your heart protected so that you can fulfill your purpose and become all He intended for you. Please join me weekly and together we will find Hope for the Journey.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Most of us are familiar with popular speakers drawing larges crowds. After, all we've all seen auditoriums filled to capacity. But in Jesus day drawing large crowds wasn't easy. Yet for the Sermon on the Mount multitudes walked for days in the heat and through the sand just to listen. The Sermon on the Mount was radical and promised a new way of life and blessing to everyone that dared to follow. Join me today friends as we open the conversation on the blessings that come our way when we follow Christ regardless of the cost.       Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Most people are looking for the easy way out. The wise person considers long term. Today I sit down with Pastor Joan Evrist from New Song Fellowship and talk about the benefits of perseverance and how to build perseverance. You don't have to give up and settle. Join in the conversation today and learn how to envision and stay strong for the long haul. Perseverance is God's idea - and He will help you and me stay in the race and ultimately finish well.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Endurance . . . that staying power is so important in all of our daily lives. Without endurance we give up and stop short of God's best. For this episode, I asked my dear friend Pastor Joan Evrist to chat with me about endurance. Together, we will see how we build endurance with a strong prayer life and a community of faith. Don't give up - God hears and answers prayer.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If anyone understands heartbreak it's Shanda Tripp and her daughter Hannah. Shanda's late husband - Pastor Robb Tripp passed away unexpectedly at just 57 years old. Then shortly thereafter Pastor Robb's Mom - the beloved Edith Tripp passed away too. The Tripp family had persevered through many heartaches - and on today's episode they share their story - and how they found healing in the midst of such tragedy.     Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.