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Positively Joy brings the light to a dark world. Here, you’ll find God in the everyday … through everyday blessings, everyday happiness and everyday sorrow. On the podcast we look for God in the commonplace, and we find joy in the details. We invite you to listen, and we hope Positively Joy encourages you in your daily life! Positively Joy is ranked #5 of 100 Christian Women’s podcasts as ranked by FeedSpot for traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness.
Episodes
Friday Sep 15, 2023
’Rachel’s Song’ was a gift to a musician who wants to inspire
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Dave Combs had a song in his head, and flowed out through his fingers on the piano. He eventually named it, "Rachel's Song," and it has been played to audiences, large and small. Today Dave talks about the song, his faith, and how a little tune that God gave him has inspired thousands around the world.
Dave Combs website, and hear "Rachel's Song."
Dave's music with his co-writer Gary Prim
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Fast food or fast faith? Tools for food freedom
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
If you have ever shouted at God, asking, no pleading how you can lose weight, then Listen today as Julia Fikse and I talk about food addiction and cravings, how faith is the solution, and how we can love and hate food at the same time! This episode certainly speaks to me!
One Step to Wellness: Julia's website
Dear Food book series (scroll down for the mood tracker)
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
”Honoring Paula: A healing tale of grief and grace”
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Carole Sluski's "Thirty" is an inspirational and emotional memoir about the loss of her daughter, Paula. Find strength in this touching story to face life's challenges with courage and grace.
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Video games and kids: Is there room for God?
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
The average American watches a screen 52.5 hours in a week and that includes children. Brent Dusing can't change that, but he wants to do something about it with his new Christian gaming platform called TruPlay. Says Brent, "The Bible says the eyes are the windows of the soul, so we know whatever content that we take in is going to change what we think, how we process emotions, what we believe to be true.
My average phone screen time last week was 86.82 hours, and that doesn't include all the TV I watch. What about you?
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Military mama believes Down syndrome baby is a gift from God
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Ashley Ashcraft posted a heartfelt message on Facebook. She and her husband had just been told that the baby inside her most likely had Down syndrome. What struck me was the joy, trust and faith she presented, and the knowledge that her baby – no matter what happened – was a gift from God. Her baby was born early and is the intensive care unit, right where Ashley recorded this interview. Please pray for Ashley and her newborn, Finley.
Ashley is praying "The Magnificat," Mary's prayer to magnify God. She would like it if you would pray with her.
The Magnificat, or Mary's Song
And Mary said:
“My soul glorifies the Lord
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
holy is his name.
50 His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones
but has lifted up the humble.
53 He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.
54 He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful
55 to Abraham and his descendants forever,
just as he promised our ancestors.”
Luke 1:46-55
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
She walked the Camino Santiago for holiness, not her husband
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
My last name is Walker, but could I do what Kathleen Donnelly Israel did? I don’t think so. Kathleen is a wisdom walker. At 69, this super senior walked the Camino Santiago and lived to tell the tale. Listen to Kathleen candidly share the spiritual wisdom she found on this nearly 500-mile pilgrimage, and also wisdom on marriage and life.
Her book, "Wisdom on the Camino"
Her website: https://www.wisdomonthecamino.com/
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Disease slayed as author surrenders her faith, part 2
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Andrea Lende is an author who has survived Lupus, become a mother and is helping other authors publish their God-given message. Before Lupus grounded her, she was a pilot, soaring through the heavens. She surrendered everything to God in her journey to be healed and get closer to Him. Here’s Andrea, for part 2 of a 2-part episode.
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Author surrenders herself to God to find healing from Lupus
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Andrea Lende is an author who has survived Lupus, become a mother and is helping other authors publish their God-given message. Before Lupus grounded her, she was a pilot, soaring through the heavens. She surrended everything to God in her journey to be healed and get closer to Him. Here’s Andrea, for part 1 of a 2-part episode.
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Author and coach teaches worship teams how to lead
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Donna Renay Patrick likes to sing, but she enjoys helping worship teams succeed even more. She uses her expertise to help them find their Biblical footing in scripture and leadership. Donna is the behind-the-scenes coach you never see or think about as you enjoy worship.
Her website: DonnaRenayPatrick.com
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Author found a life of faith through unplanned pregnancy
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Vona Johnson is an author, a health coach and a woman who, because of an unplanned pregnancy at 23, found a new path for her life that surrounded the Lord. She said people tell her that she knows her stuff about health, but when she speaks about her faith, she lights up. Vona’s two books, “A Different View” and “Equipped for More,” explore her life and lessons.
Her website: https://www.vonajohnson.com/
Vona's books: "A Different View" and "Equipped for More"
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Stroke survivor chose hope and joy over despair
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Welcome to our 5th season! Lori Vober is a stroke survivor, author and adoptive mom of three children from South America. She had a devastating hemorrhagic stroke at age 29, and she learned a message that she shares today: when we are faced with unexpected challenges we cannot control, we do have a choice how we react to those circumstances. We can still find hope, joy, and new success within our trials and our “new normal”.
Her books, "Choices" and "Radical Abundance"
Our new music is "The Joy of Knowing" by Mars Coleman. Get the song here.
Thursday May 25, 2023
Amish upbringing and God’s grace helped Sara Daigle survive marriage
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
It's a replay on this Throwback Thursday! In one of our most listened-to episodes, Sara Daigle was raised in an Amish Community. When she married, her history of obedience caused her to put up with a marriage that tolerated pornography and even considerations of possibly having multiple partners in marriage. But these trials forced her to cling to the Lord, who delivered her from that relationship. She also began to teach her girls how to have a blessed relationship.
Sara’s books: https://sara-daigle.org/book/
Sara’s blog: https://sara-daigle.org/
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Friday May 12, 2023
My strongest memory of Mom: Faith, love and church
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
It's Mother’s Day on Sunday. My mother left this earth two decades ago and I think of her often. Today, I’ll tell you about my fondest and strongest memory of her, sharing faith and being in church together. Bonus: A new song release!
Song lyrics to "My Mother's Hands"
Beautiful lady, we bow before the altar
You’re my everything I’m your little daughter
Every Sunday, your hand in mine. I remember...
Chorus
My mother’s hands, so warm so soft
Not perfect, no, but strong enough
My mother’s hands, caring but worn
You carried me from the day I was born
Standing in this church, I see you as a saint
To others you’re a servant, helping everyone
You’re out the door, there’s so much to be done. But I remember…
My mother’s hands, so warm so soft
Not perfect, no, but strong enough
My mother’s hands, caring but worn
Those hands held me till I was grown
She never forgot me;
Here’s what she taught me
Love justice, mercy and walk ever so humbly
And now, I’m all that’s left of …
My mother’s hands, so warm so soft
Not perfect no but strong enough
My mother’s hands caring but worn
She carried me till I was grown.
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Drug screening reminds me of the persecution of Jesus
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
I have accepted a new job and I recently had to get a drug screening. It made me think of Jesus. Listen to hear why. This is part of my month of stories about me. It's a little break from the regular interviews, but we’re gearing up for a new season, season 5, of the Positively Joy podcast, which launches in May. I’m so excited to share with you all the new guests, including faithful women and men who have learned to find the joy of God despite trauma and loss. Their stories are compelling and will bless you.
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Why I go to two churches - it’s the good spiritual food
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
We’re spending some time in special solo episodes during the month of April. You know, I don’t do this very often. I’d rather share others’ stories and not my own. Today I reveal why I attend two churches. If you don't have a church home, please visit some in your area, and find one (or two!) that connects with you.
Nationwide church directory. (Not all churches are listed.)
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Holy Week: Why I got married on Good Friday
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
It's Holy Week, and it’s a very special week to me for more than the reasons you might think. Today, I’d like to share my story of how I got married on Good Friday.
We’re gearing up for a new season, season 5, of the Positively Joy podcast, which launches in May. I’m so excited to share with you all the new guests, including faithful women and men who have learned to find the joy of God despite trauma and loss. Their stories are compelling and will bless you. In the meantime, I’ll spend some time with you in special solo episodes.
See the original story and photos from Yvette's wedding.
For more about Yvette, or to book her for speaking engagements, go to her website.
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Revisiting LaQuisha Hall, Bible journaling and overcoming trauma
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
This replay with creative journaler LaQuisha Hall is one of my favorite conversations! Since this recording, she has gone on to win Mrs. Maryland International 2023 with her platform to end bullying.
Listen to LaQuisha as she discusses her challenges with abuse growing up, and shows how she overcame many of them through using her God-given tools of creativity.
Website: http://laquishahall.com/ Confidence Coaching: http://laquishahall.com/confidence-coaching/
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Reporter John Lundy leaves journalism for ministry media
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
TODAY is a special episode of Positively Joy because I’m sharing the latest episode of the Journalists Advancing Ministry podcast. I started thejam.online because I’ve noticed more journalists turning to ministry and professing their faith. Today’s guest, John Lundy, went from a 40-year career of reporting the news to telling the good news of what God is doing in the world for TWR, a global digital company that spreads the gospel.
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Jessica Snowden ignites her God-given spark
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Jessica Snowden is an entrepreneur who found encouragement from God in the most random way: through an encounter with a total stranger. This spark helped her to reach her highest goal, one that she never thought she would reach. It’s a message you need to hear and it will bless you in your home or work life.
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Find Jessica on social media
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Ministry leaders need self-care -- a Lenten lesson for 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
The Rev. Dr. Margie Bryce is the no-nonsense host of The Crabby Pastor podcast, and she’s a Ministry coach that counsels the pastors, church leaders, and others in ministry who work so hard to help the rest of us. Margie says more ministry leaders should practice self-care and sustainability, especially during this weighty season of Lent. She reminds us that God is in control and that ministry leaders, and everyone, can rely on Him.
Make sure to Follow our show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, so that you get notified each time a new episode is available.”
Lent devotional "Following in the Wilderness"
Listen to The Crabby Pastor
Margie's Coaching website for ministry leaders
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Feeling spammy? Gail Root says you can sell and still have faith
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
After over 25 years in Direct Sales and Network Marketing, Gail Root says God called her to coach women in the Industry. Today, she coaches and trains faith-filled women, who are ready to renew their perspective of the Industry. Gail says, “everybody sells,” and we shouldn’t be ashamed of it.
Gail's website: calledtoawaken.com
Gail's podcast: Kingdom Dream Chasers
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Revival means becoming new, and making room for Jesus
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
People started calling the worship meetings in Asbury University revival, but sadly the word took a nasty turn. What is revival? And after its two-week 24/7 services, why has Asbury in Kentucky become a scapegoat for false motives? This is what we will tackle today on the Positively Joy podcast. And I don’t have a guest today, it’s just me, but I want to share with you my thoughts on this and what revival meant to me as a teenager growing up and learning to love God.
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Bible reading can be confusing, but Australian pastor shows how
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Chad Mansbridge is a pastor in Australia and a Bible teacher and he wants you to know that you can handle the truth of the Bible. He will share his threefold method on reading God’s holy Word on the show today.
Chad's book: "You Can Handle the Truth: Making Sense of the Bible in 3 Simple Steps"
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Amanda Jenkins, ’The Chosen’ and Sam Smith’s performance on the Grammys
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
It’s a two-fer on the show today! Stay tuned to hear Amanda Jenkins talk about her life and the hit TV show about Jesus, "The Chosen," which has just wrapped up season 3. And then listen to the Rev. Leah Schade speak about Sam Smith’s provocative performance on the Grammys, and how entertainment uses the imagery of evil to sell.
- Amanda Jenkins is the wife of Dallas Jenkins, creator of the Chosen. But Amanda is an important part of the show in her own right. She talks about her contributions, and her important faith walk that helped her and Dallas say YES to this amazing gift from God, The Chosen.
- The Rev. Leah Schade and I post an occasional series on entertainment and faith. We’ve talked about evil onscreen in the past. But the 2023 Grammy put the devil on full display on broadcast TV. Is this the latest Lil Nas X?
"The Chosen": Watch the TV show about the life of Jesus
"UnHoly": (watch a clip of the Grammy performance for yourself)
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Sara Daigle was raised in an Amish Community. When she married, her history of obedience caused her to put up with a marriage that tolerated pornography and even considerations of possibly having multiple partners in marriage. But these trials forced her to cling to the Lord, who delivered her from that relationship. She also began to teach her girls how to have a blessed relationship.
Sara's books: https://sara-daigle.org/book/
Sara's blog: https://sara-daigle.org/
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