"Feelings are manifestations or attributes of what you've been thinking on, so your feelings are in direct relationship to what your previous thoughts have been."  So do begin to change those thoughts to produce positive, healthy feelings? Debbie Barker leads us in depth to find hope and a well-balanced life of living in our God-given purpose over fear and anxiety!

"Feelings are manifestations or attributes of what you've been thinking on, so your feelings are in direct relationship to what your previous thoughts have been."  So do begin to change those thoughts to produce positive, healthy feelings? Debbie Barker leads us in depth to find hope and a well-balanced life of living in our God-given purpose over fear and anxiety!

EP 89 Overcoming Anxiety: Part 2 - Debbie Barker

How do we change the course of our lives where fear and anxiety try to take hold of our thoughts and actions?! Debbie Barker takes us through God's Word with truths to bring hope and peace! Hear more from Debbie Barker at: www.barkerministries.org

How do we change the course of our lives where fear and anxiety try to take hold of our thoughts and actions?! Debbie Barker takes us through God's Word with truths to bring hope and peace!  Hear more from Debbie Barker at: <a href="http://www.barkerministries.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barkerministries.org</a>

EP 88 Overcoming Anxiety: Part 1 - Debbie Barker 

How to take the pain of trauma and let hope arise, turning them around as a purpose to help others who experienced similar traumas leading to abuse and addictions. The "Light of Hope" non-profit was birthed out of a desire to help support others rebuild their lives and teach new habits and skills to thrive in Christ. Learn more at: www.lightofhopeinc.org and connect them to your local school to provide knowledge-based education on the effects and impact of various drugs. (learn more about the L.E.A.D. program).

How to take the pain of trauma and let hope arise, turning them around as a purpose to help others who experienced similar traumas leading to abuse and addictions. The "Light of Hope" non-profit was birthed out of a desire to help support others rebuild their lives and teach new habits and skills to thrive in Christ. Learn more at: <a href="http://www.lightofhopeinc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lightofhopeinc.org</a> and connect them to your local school to provide knowledge-based education on the effects and impact of various drugs. (learn more about the L.E.A.D. program).

EP 87 Hope in the Struggle - Layla Freeman

Jody Davis

Jody Davis runs a multi-generational business with great success today, however, it wasn't easy. Facing divorce with two toddlers, taking over Accent Moving Storage &amp; Logistics and asked to expand the business at a young age, discover how she gets through the hard times and makes a positive impact. Laura Watson hosts this episode!

Jody Davis runs a multi-generational business with great success today, however, it wasn't easy. Facing divorce with two toddlers, taking over Accent Moving Storage &amp; Logistics and asked to expand the business at a young age, discover how she gets through the hard times and makes a positive impact. Laura Watson hosts this episode!

EP 86 Woman Business Owner Navigates Challenges with Worship - Jody Davis

Julie Wilson

Julie Wilson describes how God took her through long term, difficult circumstances, teaching her how to walk with God daily for everything she needed when faced with bad doctor reports for her baby and mother. Discover how to trust God and find His comfort as well as help reach others.

Julie Wilson describes how God took her through long term, difficult circumstances, teaching her how to walk with God daily for everything she needed when faced with bad doctor reports for her baby and mother. Discover how to trust God and find His comfort as well as help reach others.

EP 85 How to Go Through Difficult Things and Do it Well -  Julie Wilson

How do you feel about yourself? We can have great moments, but then we can struggle in seasons or events tend to wipe us out. In the midst of your journey, remember that YOU MATTER.  Deana Spyres, our host, talks with Trisha Glover.

How do you feel about yourself? We can have great moments, but then we can struggle in seasons or events tend to wipe us out. In the midst of your journey, remember that YOU MATTER.  Deana Spyres, our host, talks with Trisha Glover.

EP 84 You Matter - Trisha Glover

Carmen Anderson

It's important to be intentional to find and connect with your community. Family is community. If you were not blessed to have a solid, biological family, seek after your "Chosen Family" that mutually supports each other in all seasons of life.

It's important to be intentional to find and connect with your community. Family is community. If you were not blessed to have a solid, biological family, seek after your "Chosen Family" that mutually supports each other in all seasons of life.

EP 83 Being Intentional to Find  Community in Family - Carmen Anderson

Daleen had an experience as a young girl where she visited heaven. She shares her journey to both heaven and hell and how it has affected her life to this day.

Daleen had an experience as a young girl where she visited heaven. She shares her journey to both heaven and hell and how it has affected her life to this day.

EP 82 A Child's Glimpse of Heaven - Daleen Porter

 Most of us have faced identity challenges, young or old, yet it can be the greatest hindrance in doing and being all God intended for us to be. "I believe there's a God-shaped hole in our hearts that only He can fulfill." Kelli identifies some of those thoughts we have and how to overcome them so we can thrive in our purpose! 

Most of us have faced identity challenges, young or old, yet it can be the greatest hindrance in doing and being all God intended for us to be. "I believe there's a God-shaped hole in our hearts that only He can fulfill." Kelli identifies some of those thoughts we have and how to overcome them so we can thrive in our purpose!

EP 81 Shifting Negative Thoughts with Mrs. Potato Head & Kelli Portman 

A mother-daughter started a lifestyle boutique that developed in to a close community filled with joy and caring for their employees and customers. They found their ministry in retail as they bring laughter mixed with prayer during Facebook LIVES and more! Hear their inspiring story!

A mother-daughter started a lifestyle boutique that developed in to a close community filled with joy and caring for their employees and customers. They found their ministry in retail as they bring laughter mixed with prayer during Facebook LIVES and more! Hear their inspiring story!

EP 80 The Amber Marie & Company Story - Jere & Amber Marie Welch

Women sharing their stories about the impact of prayer and God's Word in their lives.

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iRefresh Podcast

Coming from a solid, loving, Christian family, Lori Voth describes the heartache that comes from an unexpected heroin addiction with her son, Jacob. She exposes curiosity and rebellion that led to a long, destructive path. Hear how they overcame through their praying, loving family to press on and never giving up.Stay connected with Lori Voth at their church: https://church3434.org/

Coming from a solid, loving, Christian family, Lori Voth describes the heartache that comes from an unexpected heroin addiction with her son, Jacob. She exposes curiosity and rebellion that led to a long, destructive path. Hear how they overcame through their praying, loving family to press on and never giving up. Stay connected with Lori Voth at their church: <a href="https://church3434.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://church3434.org/</a>

EP 3 Family Comes Together to Help Son Overcome Heroin Addiction - Lori Voth

Kasey Price and Hannah Waters are in their 20s and express candidly their experiences of loneliness. They share ideas of how to go through the feelings in a healthy manner, recognizing that God can use this season to be fruitful in the midst. 

Kasey Price and Hannah Waters are in their 20s and express candidly their experiences of loneliness. They share ideas of how to go through the feelings in a healthy manner, recognizing that God can use this season to be fruitful in the midst.

EP 18 How to Live with Loneliness & Thrive - Kasey & Hannah

 Isabell Bowling talks about her life with a chronic illness and how it affected her physically and emotionally. After a diagnosis of nocturnal seizures, Isabell experienced medically induced depression. As a grandchild and child of ministers, her relationship with God and self-awareness offers ideas on how to help loved ones with health challenges.

Isabell Bowling talks about her life with a chronic illness and how it affected her physically and emotionally. After a diagnosis of nocturnal seizures, Isabell experienced medically induced depression. As a grandchild and child of ministers, her relationship with God and self-awareness offers ideas on how to help loved ones with health challenges.

EP 37 Chronic Illness - Epilepsy as a Teenager - Isabell Bowling

Ever wondered what to do or say when a loved one is faced with a chronic illness? Cari Lyons returns to offer suggestions and a deeper understanding on what their needs are and how we all can join in to create a sweet bond in even the toughest of times. 

Ever wondered what to do or say when a loved one is faced with a chronic illness? Cari Lyons returns to offer suggestions and a deeper understanding on what their needs are and how we all can join in to create a sweet bond in even the toughest of times.

EP 28 How to be a Friend to a Chronically Ill Friend

When living in a perfect Christian home and thinking, "I'll never", turns in to 'never' and the shame that comes, but God redeems! Hear the story from 3 women's perspectives within a family as they process an unexpected teen pregnancy. The Pepin family rediscover laughter where heartache could have kept them. Connect with Scarlet Pepin: https://scarletpepin.com/

When living in a perfect Christian home and thinking, "I'll never", turns in to 'never' and the shame that comes, but God redeems! Hear the story from 3 women's perspectives within a family as they process an unexpected teen pregnancy. The Pepin family rediscover laughter where heartache could have kept them. Connect with Scarlet Pepin: <a href="https://scarletpepin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scarletpepin.com/</a>

EP 4 Joy Will Come... just looks different with Unexpected Plans - Pepins

Monette Matadi struggled with her relationship with food until her brother died from obesity. She realized her need for a new mindset with food and asked the Holy Spirit to help convict her of gluttony and receiving healing not only physically, but spiritually and emotionally. Monette calls her journey a process and a miracle.

Monette Matadi struggled with her relationship with food until her brother died from obesity. She realized her need for a new mindset with food and asked the Holy Spirit to help convict her of gluttony and receiving healing not only physically, but spiritually and emotionally. Monette calls her journey a process and a miracle.

EP 29 Losing over 150 Pounds with God's Help - Monette Matadi

Deana Spyres, Carrie Kittinger, Patty Gerstenberger cover what would happen if we choose to forgive? God models how, even in the most difficult situations. Hear practical points on how to experience the power in forgiveness. 

Deana Spyres, Carrie Kittinger, Patty Gerstenberger cover what would happen if we choose to forgive? God models how, even in the most difficult situations. Hear practical points on how to experience the power in forgiveness.

EP 32 The Power of Forgiveness - Deana, Carrie & Patty

Kim Bakaev

Fear goes back to when Kim Bakaev was a child and felt like her voice didn't matter. Then God called her to step outside of her comfort zone. Hear how what first held her hostage has now caused her to dream again.

Fear goes back to when Kim Bakaev was a child and felt like her voice didn't matter. Then God called her to step outside of her comfort zone. Hear how what first held her hostage has now caused her to dream again.

EP 8 Overcoming Fear to Follow God - Kim Bakaev

Carrie Kittinger

After experiencing incredible loss and friends facing difficult times along other major events, Carrie Kittinger describes her foundation is firm in the Lord through the storm. We feel the storm, its wind and effects, yet God's Word and prayer keeps us anchored in the hope that Jesus is present through it all. Learn ways to be strong in the midst of your storm!

After experiencing incredible loss and friends facing difficult times along other major events, Carrie Kittinger describes her foundation is firm in the Lord through the storm. We feel the storm, its wind and effects, yet God's Word and prayer keeps us anchored in the hope that Jesus is present through it all. Learn ways to be strong in the midst of your storm!

EP 13 Hope in the Midst of Loss - Carrie Kittinger

Cari Lyons

Cari Lyons discovers she has a debilitating illness after years of researching only to learn it's Lyme disease. It brings her to a lonely, isolated season where friends seem absent and God doesn't hear and shame has taken hold. How does she face suffering? Where is God in the midst? Cari describes the emotional and physical pain in her journey, only to go deeper in learning God's character in the darkest places. Cari learns she can trust God through the most difficult days. Hear how.Recommended books: "Room for Doubt: How Uncertainty Can Deepen Your Faith" by Ben Young and "Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering" by Tim Keller

Cari Lyons discovers she has a debilitating illness after years of researching only to learn it's Lyme disease. It brings her to a lonely, isolated season where friends seem absent and God doesn't hear and shame has taken hold. How does she face suffering? Where is God in the midst? Cari describes the emotional and physical pain in her journey, only to go deeper in learning God's character in the darkest places. Cari learns she can trust God through the most difficult days. Hear how. Recommended books: "Room for Doubt: How Uncertainty Can Deepen Your Faith" by Ben Young and "Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering" by Tim Keller

EP 15 Lyme Disease, Doubt... And the Journey Back to God - Cari Lyons

Stephanie Wrightsman discusses how God turned around her life with her battle of alcoholism. God restored her and her relationship with her children as well as gained a beautiful and godly marriage. Hear how God gave her beauty for her ashes as Isaiah 61:3, 7 describes.

Stephanie Wrightsman discusses how God turned around her life with her battle of alcoholism. God restored her and her relationship with her children as well as gained a beautiful and godly marriage. Hear how God gave her beauty for her ashes as Isaiah 61:3, 7 describes.

Ep 30 Discover God's Power to Break Addictions - Stephanie Wrightsman

76 years young with 10 children serving the Lord, Roberta Pepin shares wisdom learned through following the Lord's plan for her life. Walking the narrow path and experiencing the power of prayer, she explains how the enemy will try to divide, but the Lord's rewards always prevails

76 years young with 10 children serving the Lord, Roberta Pepin shares wisdom learned through following the Lord's plan for her life. Walking the narrow path and experiencing the power of prayer, she explains how the enemy will try to divide, but the Lord's rewards always prevails

EP 7 The Power of Prayer and Trusting God with 10 Children - Roberta Pepin

Parenting in each season and age of our children has its rewards and challenges. iRefresh women offer suggestions on how they have learned to be led by God in teaching their children in the phases of life.

Parenting in each season and age of our children has its rewards and challenges. iRefresh women offer suggestions on how they have learned to be led by God in teaching their children in the phases of life.

EP 25 Parenting Children in all Stages

Author and Founder of With All My Heart foundation, Tiffany Smiling, shares the incredible obstacles she walked through at a young age; creating a unique, sometimes lonely season that included pain. Tiffany describes how her inspiring father who fought behind the scenes for her while her mother did battle on her knees in prayer for Tiffany's survival. She helps us gain a fresh perspective in trusting God in the midst.

Author and Founder of With All My Heart foundation, Tiffany Smiling, shares the incredible obstacles she walked through at a young age; creating a unique, sometimes lonely season that included pain. Tiffany describes how her inspiring father who fought behind the scenes for her while her mother did battle on her knees in prayer for Tiffany's survival. She helps us gain a fresh perspective in trusting God in the midst.

EP 14 Overcoming Cancer and Pain with God - Tiffany Smiling

Kelly Martin

Kelly Martin is a teacher and single parent of two adopted daughters as well foster parented a third. Kelly talks about what led her to be a foster parent and further, what made her consider adoption, as well as the triumphs and struggles of both. 

Kelly Martin is a teacher and single parent of two adopted daughters as well foster parented a third. Kelly talks about what led her to be a foster parent and further, what made her consider adoption, as well as the triumphs and struggles of both.

EP 36 Fostering and Adoption as a Single Parent - Kelly Martin

iRefresh is a prayer ministry with a passion to pray, encourage and inspire the gifts within one another to flourish for Kingdom purposes. Hear several of the original prayer team members share their perspective of what iRefresh has meant to them after volunteering for over a decade. 

iRefresh is a prayer ministry with a passion to pray, encourage and inspire the gifts within one another to flourish for Kingdom purposes. Hear several of the original prayer team members share their perspective of what iRefresh has meant to them after volunteering for over a decade.

EP 10 Discover how iRefresh relies on God's word and prayer for ministry

Founder of With All My Heart Foundation shares how God has given her creative ways to help the orphans of Haiti. She doesn't just take money and supplies in, but gives them tools to have long-term sustainable income. Her impact is not for her benefit, but to show the people of Haiti that God loves them. Be encouraged as you hear the story of a young woman stepping out in faith and changing the lives of many. 

Founder of With All My Heart Foundation shares how God has given her creative ways to help the orphans of Haiti. She doesn't just take money and supplies in, but gives them tools to have long-term sustainable income. Her impact is not for her benefit, but to show the people of Haiti that God loves them. Be encouraged as you hear the story of a young woman stepping out in faith and changing the lives of many.

EP 17 Creatively Impacting Orphans in Haiti - Tiffany Smiling

Laura Watson

Veronica Scott

We go through very difficult times, yet in the midst, we can place our hope in God helping us as well as fellow believers who can encourage our faith to keep pressing through. We learn from Laura and Veronica personal examples and from the Bible on how to trust God through it all.

We go through very difficult times, yet in the midst, we can place our hope in God helping us as well as fellow believers who can encourage our faith to keep pressing through. We learn from Laura and Veronica personal examples and from the Bible on how to trust God through it all.

EP 6 Hope in the Hard Times - Laura Watson and Veronica Scott

God wants to fight our battles alongside us but we must do our part to contend... in prayer, speaking God's truth to our circumstances and not grow weary in well doing. Laura Watson defines and describes what it takes to contend for ourselves and loved ones.

God wants to fight our battles alongside us but we must do our part to contend... in prayer, speaking God's truth to our circumstances and not grow weary in well doing. Laura Watson defines and describes what it takes to contend for ourselves and loved ones.

EP 20 Do we contend for peace? purpose? freedom? Does our past define us?

What is contending and what does it look like?  Everyone goes through seasons of change and sometimes difficulties. There are things we can do as believers to get through the hard times or even see the manifestation of a breakthrough sooner. You are not alone. In the Bible we see Jacob and Hannah have to contend for their breakthroughs. Our posture in the hard times looks different than in seasons of rest and restoration. Join some of our iRefresh ladies who will encourage you to contend for your miracle, and give you some practical ways to contend for what you are believing.

What is contending and what does it look like?  Everyone goes through seasons of change and sometimes difficulties. There are things we can do as believers to get through the hard times or even see the manifestation of a breakthrough sooner. You are not alone. In the Bible we see Jacob and Hannah have to contend for their breakthroughs. Our posture in the hard times looks different than in seasons of rest and restoration. Join some of our iRefresh ladies who will encourage you to contend for your miracle, and give you some practical ways to contend for what you are believing.

EP 19 What it Means to Contend

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