A Cup of Gratitude

This week, I speak with Dr. Michelle Bengtson, a hope concierge! Whether as a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, host of the award-winning podcast Your Hope-Filled Perspective, or the author of several award-winning books, including Hope Prevails and Breaking Anxiety’s Grip, her passion is to share hope and encouragement with others. Her newest release is The Hem of His

This week, I speak with Becky Antkowiak, a writer, speaker, editor, Compassion International advocate, and enthusiastic Grammar Floozy. A lifelong serial extrovert, Becky believes every stranger is a friend she hasn’t met. Fair warning: if you make eye contact, you may be friends for life. She’s the Chief Encouragement Officer of 540 Writers Community—a free group for writers

This week, I speak with Megan Evans. She and her family live in Tennessee, where she serves as the women’s ministry director at her church. An author and blogger with a heart for discipleship, Megan writes, speaks, and teaches women about enjoying God in each busy day. Her writing has been featured on Proverbs31.org, Crosswalk, and is the new author of the book Permission to Walk

This week I speak with Yvette Walker, the host of the Positively Joy podcast and founder of Positively Joy Ministries at positivelyjoy.com. She published the life lesson-filled devotional “Whispering in His Ear” and its companion study and discussion guide in 2021. She can be found on social media at Positively Joy Podcast. Yvette is an Opinion journalist and a former Dean of S

This week, I speak with Jennifer Elwood, who hosts the Refuge Podcast and Bible Study Community, where women cultivate their faith in the shelter of God’s Word. This Yakima, WA resident is a lover of Jesus, wife of Tom, mom of three, and bonus mom and grandma. She’s a travel fanatic and coffee addict and enjoys nerding out on Biblical context when studying the Bible. Going to I

This week I speak with Kari Minter, a pastor’s wife, an author, and a bible teacher who is passionate about helping people cultivate a deeper walk with God. With over a decade of experience teaching in public schools and a Masters in Theological Studies, Kari is known for her deep theological insight delivered in a helpful and practical way. You can find her discipleship course a

I speak with Dawn Ward, a speaker, writer, and biblical life coach. She founded The Faith to Flourish, a ministry that equips women to thrive by providing inspiring teaching, coaching and biblical resources to help them cultivate resilient faith, grow through adversity and live transformed lives. As part of the mission of The Faith to Flourish, she also ministers to women with love

This week, I speak with Ronne Rock, who weaves themes of transformative hope into everything she shares on page and stage. She travels globally to cultivate stories of transformation with Orphan Outreach. Ronne is an author and speaker—offering road-tested wisdom about grace-filled leadership and discovering your God-crafted design and purpose. And as a teacher and mentor, Ronne

This week I speak with Tyler Logsdon. When asked to describe himself, Tyler responds that he is just a small-town man who adores the Lord Jesus when asked about himself. Tyler’s life is to rap and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. As Paul said, “All I want people to see when they see me and hear when they hear me is Christ and Christ crucified.” Some fun things about Tyler a

This week, I speak with Carmel Austin, a vivacious Creative Artisan, Entrepreneur, captivating Podcast host, empowering Wholeness Life Coach, and trailblazing Publisher. She thrives on exhilarating challenges and paints her life's canvas in vibrant hues, crafting a masterpiece of multidimensional success. You can listen to or watch her podcast on Spotify, "The Thriving Wo