Carved to Beautify

Jenny Dunn shares her heart for missions through stories of her time in Chad and also in her work as a nurse in the United States. She is practical and sweet, and her love for Jesus shines through bright and clear in this conversation and in the advice she offers to aspiring missionaries. May you be inspired to be a kingdom worker with a heart for the mission of the gospel!

Emily Lake is a physical therapy assistant turned missionary English teacher in the beautiful country of El Salvador! The story of how God turned her heart towards missions is fascinating, and we hope you will be inspired to answer as Isaiah did "here I am, send me" if and when God says go. Follow Emily's adventures on Instagram @emily_in_el_salvador

Mrs. Kim Strobel is an educator, happiness coach, and a motivational speaker. Her inspiring story shows that God can use anyone to make an impact for His kingdom, regardless of the fiery darts satan may be throwing their way. May you be inspired to live with an attitude of gratitude! Link to Kim Strobel's gratitude tracker - https://strobeleducation.com/gratitude-habit-tracker/

Mrs. Katie Talley is a fun, creative, honest parent who shares the wisdom she has gleaned from the past eleven years of raising her lovely daughter Lydia. In this episode, you will here the raw truth about life before and during parenting, mom-guilt, God's grace, the importance of play, how to teach your child to love Jesus, and so much more! Whether or not you have children, Mrs. Talley shares gems of truth from mentors and the Word of God to help you on your journey to being the woman God has created you to be. Blessings!

Mrs. Laura LaBore and her family were missionaries to Guyana where she flew the mission plane that evacuated sick people from remote villages. I hope her story inspires you to surrender your life in service to God regardless of where you live, and to watch for the miracles He performs for us everyday! The startup company mentioned in this episode is AngelOne (angeloneonline.org). You can also check out Adventist Aviation at flyawa.org if you are interested in supporting Adventist missionary pilots around the world! Please keep them in your prayers!

Mrs. El Edwards from the beautiful country of Wales joins host Alissa Tanguay to discuss how we can become better conversationalists with God through the presence of the Holy Spirit, as well as how we can create a more authentic relationship with God. She explains the meaning of the word "Youier", and shares a three-word-hack to turn your day around. We hope you are blessed! 

Victoria Mills is the daughter of a military chaplain, and she had traveled quite extensively. During her family's relocation and transition periods, she has gained wisdom for how to live a flexible and surrendered life.

Kate Berkey is an amazing person with a heart for serving the children of God bravely in whatever capacity she is called to make a difference in the world. Enjoy this conversation and be inspired to listen for how God might be asking you to serve! Resources: A Place Called Braverly

Have you ever wondered what words like holiness and forgivness actually mean? Where did they come from, and what role can they play in your spiritual life? In this episode, Mrs. Janey Pitts shares the answers to these and other important questions, including tips for publishing a book. She is an amazing woman with a heart for Jesus! Resources: www.janeypitts.com

Janice Liggins is a 72 year old lady who is on fire for Jesus and serving her community by helping keep African American children out of prison through the work of her nonprofit and TV show - The Clarion Call. In this episode, she shares her journey to discovering this special calling God had for her, and offers advice for how you can take our own "journey to your calling"....which also happens to be the title of her new book! If you are interested in purchasing the book, go to http://www.journeytoyourcalling.com If you would like to volunteer as a reading coach for the nonprofit, go to https://www.theclarioncall.info/get-involved/ or email Mrs. Liggins at jliggins@TheClarionCall.info.

Angie Hyche is a Christian professional organizer, the owner of Shipshape Solutions, and author of "Unholy Mess: What the Bible says about clutter." She offers a Biblical perspective on the types of clutter we deal with, and she also provides helpful baby steps for moving into a more abundant and healthy style of living. https://shipshape.solutions/

Rhonda Stoppe is a Christian author and speaker who focuses on helping women live free of regret. In this episode, she shares wisdom and real life experiences that will inspire you to surrender your regrets to Jesus and accept the abundant living He is offering you! Resources: https://www.rhondastoppe.com/, https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/counseling-services-and-referrals/, & Seize His Way Facebook Group for Epilepsy

Peyton Garland is the author of "Not So By Myself." This book encourages women to sit with their loneliness in all stages of life and watch God transform it into something beautiful. She has so many funny stories and great advice, and her humorous practical style is sure to make you smile!

Peggy Bodde has a passion for "helping Christian women grow as leaders in the workplace." She spent 20+ years in the corporate sphere, and she has amazing advice for how women can handle workplace conflict, ethical issues, drama, and more with the confidence, professionalism, and love of Christ. She is the founder of Sacred Work, a community for women that offers free leadership and career coaching. Find Peggy on social media and her website: www.peggybodde.com

This episode is the second half of a conversation about identity with Jill Dobrowansky - Christian speaker, author, and creative. She answers questions like "what does the Bible say about identity" and "how do we remove our negative labels?" Enjoy the wisdom and life lessons she shares as you think about Whose you are.

Jill Dobrowansky is a Christian author, speaker, and creative. She has an incredible story of how God has worked in her life from being a teen mom, to a highly respected professional in the education field, to most recently publishing a book. He is still shaping her identity, and in this episode, she shares lessons she has learned in how to trust God with your identity.

Priscilla Willmott, a mental health therapist in Northern California, shares observations of, reactions to, and antidotes for loneliness. She also discusses the connection between loveliness and self-worth, and points out that ultimately God is the only One Who can make us feel truly loved, accepted, and valuable. Even though we may feel lonely at times, we are always loved by Him.

Meghan Walters joins host Alissa Tanguay to swap stories and share lessons from hiking experiences. Enjoy the humor, advice, and spiritual applications that these two ladies share as lessons from the trail.

Dr. Shelby Tanguay-Weber, a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow from Ohio continues her conversation with host Alissa Tanguay about how to navigate girl drama. In this episode, Dr. Shelby shares several great principles for what to say when your girl friends question you about a guy, how to have clarifying conversations, love those who hurt us, and build quality friendships with other young ladies.

Dr. Shelby Tanguay-Weber, a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow from Ohio shares several great principles for how to navigate girl drama in the form of rumors, friend group betrayal, unkind speech, and more. Her wisdom, compassion, and practical tips are incredibly refreshing and encouraging!