Make Life Matter

On this week's podcast, Angela shares one of her most powerful teachings.

At the age of thirteen, Serena Dyksen was raped, pregnant, and taken to an abortion clinic that would later make national news because the abortionist hoarded 2411 babies in this clinic. Abortion was supposed to be the answer after Serena’s trauma, but instead, it tore her family apart and nearly destroyed her life. At the lowest point with drugs and alcohol, Serena had an encoun

A fractured family, broken dreams, and hard parenting days left Melinda Patrick reeling in doubt and despair. God revealed she had been living in reaction to the circumstances around her and not living in response to Him. Melinda champions and equips Christian parents of LGBTQ identified children to love well, not compromise the Word of God, and faith in prayer. She is the host of

Mandy Hood is co-founder and executive director of The Connection, a community-based women’s ministry, and author of the resource, Let’s Get Together. Mandy shares the story of how God used an introvert like her to step out of her comfort zone and follow God. A self-titled “unlikely difference maker,” she reminds us that God can use us, too, when we dare to say yes!

Each month I’ll take you behind the scenes of ministry, adventures, things I’m loving, and insights God’s downloading. March is all about:Finding the strength of sisterhoodLiving in the power of surrender Answering to call to be a bridge Leave a review and you might win a BOOK BUNDLE! Watch my sermon “Unfinished” on YouTube through River of Life at https://youtu.be/9n9-xa

Can you imagine what might change if we truly lived captivated by God’s love? Nonda Houston is passionate about encouraging, empowering and equipping women to know Jesus and make Him known. She serves as the National Women’s Director for the Assemblies of God and authored the brand new release, “Captivated.”

Victoria Riollano, mom of 8, knows it’s not easy raising faithful kids in the world today. She is a university professor, co-pastor and author of Warrior Mother: Equipping Your Heart to Fight for Your Families Faith. We talk about:Developing a war plan for your familyModeling your faithEncouragement for the weary momLearn more about Victoria at victoryspeaks.org.

Each month I’ll take you behind the scenes of ministry, adventures, things I’m loving, and insights God’s downloading. February is all about:Leaving behind loneliness and taking the first step to friendshipLeading across generational lines and learning from my DadLetting go of unhealthy expectationsFollow me on IG @angeladonadio and FB @AngelaDonadioVOVJoin my online communit

In Loving Samaritans, pastor Terry Crist demonstrates how it's possible to live a life of radical inclusivity without compromising one's beliefs or the truth of the Gospel. He has a TH.M. and a D.Min. and has a business certificate in nonprofit management from Harvard Business School. An avid outdoorsman and gifted communicator, he has adventured and preached the gospel in 65

Imagine writing love letters to the man in the future whom you will one day marry but have yet to meet. Cally Logan is the author of two books, Hang in There, Girl and Dear Future Husband. In this Valentine’s Day episode, Cally talks about embracing singleness, waiting for God’s best, and celebrating God’s plans for you right now.