A Cup of Gratitude

This week I speak with Peyton Garland. Peyton is the author of "Not so by Myself” which was released during the pandemic to find an audience ready and waiting to embrace its authentic message. In this episode, we discuss her struggles with OCD, loneliness vs solitude, faith, and being open to the miracles in the everyday moments that God offers us. You will see your story in Peyton’s story and you will be encouraged and inspired!

https://www.amazon.com/Not-So-Myself-loneliness-instead/dp/1946277800
https://peytongarland.me
Instagram: @peytonmgarlandauthor

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This week I speak with Leann Faint who coming from a broken family herself, inherently understands the struggles of the students she works with. Called to teaching, Leann began her career as an English teacher in a mainstream high school in a low socioeconomic area in Australia. While raising her three children, she moved into Special Education, a field Leann quickly became passionate about. This led to Leann studying her Masters in Special Education and then gaining her role of Head of Special Education. This role prepared her for working with complex youth, families, and outside agencies. In early 2018 Leann felt led to apply for a position at Carinity Education Southside after 20 years in the public sector. For the past five years, she has strongly felt both the burden and the privilege of being the caretaker of the extraordinary young women who are students at Southside. During this time, Leann has completed further study in Trauma Aware Education at the post-graduate level. This is one of the stories I love to share! As we look at her childhood, we are able to see God’s plans to use every experience, both good and bad, to pour into others who are hurting. Leann’s own healing journey now guides the healing path of young girls in their struggles. You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode!

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This week I speak with Nalini. She shares her story because she believes everyone is born with dreams for the future then reality strikes its hurdles and before you know it, the dream is a distant childhood fantasy, not suitable for adults. You have to go on a journey of self-discovery that leads to molding and shaping like you never expected to then come out years later still holding on to the very same dream, only this time, you’re ready for it. But this will only happen if you don’t allow the hurdles to sabotage the dream. She stands alongside the dreamers, the visionaries, the ones who cling on to a hope that this season will pass, and if I simply endure, stand firm, I will see my dream come to fruition. Nalini was the holder of dormant dreams and as a result, lived with a silent ache for way too long. What She didn’t realize was, that by shoving her dreams and desires into the back of the wardrobe, by writing herself off, disqualifying, and self-sabotaging herself, She was quietly dying on the inside. Sound familiar? She was becoming a lesser version of herself and in doing so, was unable to give the best to her loved ones. The ripple effect is far-reaching and doesn’t stop with you. We have way too much to give to allow lies and hurdles to rob us of who we really are! You don’t want to miss this story of self-reflection, perseverance, and hope!
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*Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa

This week I speak with Sue Corl. She is an international women’s conference speaker, author, mentor, Bible teacher, Cru missionary, and founder and director of Crown of Beauty International. We hear her personal story of shame and brokenness which becomes the genesis of her passion to see women set free to live in the truths of who they are in Christ and the love of God. Sue served as a missionary for twenty-five years in Asia and currently travels to minister to women throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the U.S.. Her story begins as a child who endures the agony of numerous facial reconstruction surgeries that end up leaving the biggest scars on her identity and in her heart leaving her to question her self-worth. You will be mesmerized by this vulnerable story and how God helps Sue to see her true beauty and worth. You will be encouraged and inspired!

Crownofbeautyinternational.com

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This week I speak with Jay Lee who is a Christian Blogger and host of the Daily Sabbath Podcast. Jay has a passion for communicating God's word in a simple and relevant way. He enjoys engaging with diverse audiences across lines of ethnicity, culture, and theological beliefs. Jay served as a pastor for over 13 years, but he didn’t always have a faith. God pursued Jay with a lot of love and an amazing plan for his life. Having a real relationship with Jesus changed him from a kid who didn’t even think about God into a man who shares the gospel every chance he can with kindness, attentiveness, and grace. This interview was Jay’s first experience on the other side of the microphone and it was awesome to see the thread of God’s provision for him from his childhood up until now. You will see a lot of your story in Jay’s story and you will be encouraged!

Dailysabbath.com
Instagram @dailysabbath

*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa