Make Life Matter

Make Life Matter

by Angela Donadio

Fearless Fridays Faith in Insurmountable Odds (Ep 99)

We’re tempted to place our hope in so many things. People. Bank accounts. Promotions. A different spouse. A healthier body. But if we tether our trust to anything but God, we will find ourselves sorely disappointed. Fearless faith relies on God to make a way. No matter how insurmountable the odds seem against us, God can preserve our hope. When the future seemed grave, Jochebed made a critical choice that still speaks to us today. From Fearless: Ordinary Women of the Bible who Dared to do Extraordinary Things by Angela Donadio Music: Finding Tranquility by Angela Donadio

How to Prevent and Survive Cancer with Ginny Dent Brant (Ep 98)

Only four months after losing her mother to breast cancer, Ginny Dent Brant found out she herself was fighting aggressive cancer. She has walked the halls of power of Washington D.C., mission fields around the world, and the unexpected journey of cancer. The author of a new book, Unleash Your God-Given Healing - 8 Steps to Prevent and Survive Cancer, Ginny will share how she got through it, what she learned from it, and some key steps we can all take to boost our immune system and make life matter.

Thrive with a Victorious Attitude Michelle McKinney Hammond (Ep 97)

Welcome to the Make Life Matter Podcast! Today I’m sitting down with the extraordinary Michelle McKinney Hammond. As a single woman who has excelled in ministry and the marketplace, she the best-selling author of over 40 books, selling over 2 million copies, and Emmy-Award winning cohost of the talk show Aspiring Women. Her LOVE U. Masterclass on relationships starts a new semester on September 13. A guiding voice for many, she recently stated, “What is your view on marriage? Are you driven by a desire for marriage? Is it a desire you have or does the desire have you?” Whether you are single or married, Michelle shares how we can live in wholeness and experience divine inspiration for a victorious attitude. We’ll discover what it means to be loved by God and love like God.

Fearless Fridays A Courageous Choice (Ep 96)

Perhaps you feel paralyzed by a decision you’re facing, agonizing over your next move. If you’re questioning why God has you in a particular position, take your cues from these heroic women. Courage stares into the face of uncertainty and does the next, right thing. We can stand up for justice at all costs when we fear God more than man. When the world contradicts the Word, the Word has the final say. Our ordinary, everyday moments can become platforms for the miraculous when we choose obedience. From Fearless: Ordinary Women of the Bible who Dared to do Extraordinary Things by Angela Donadio Music: Finding Tranquility by Angela Donadio

Finding Peace after Trauma and Combat Dr. Tiffany Tajiri (Ep 95)

Whether you’re a combat veteran, love someone who is, or you long to heal from pain. trauma, or PTSD, “Peace After Combat” provides a path forward. Dr. Tiffany Tajiri is a licensed and board-certified clinical psychologist, a veteran US Air Force officer, and currently the chief of the largest behavioral health clinic at Fort Bliss, Texas. One US combat veteran dies by suicide every hour. Dr. Tiffany and Angela discuss how to recognize the symptoms of trauma, healthy ways to process it, and a powerful story from her ground-breaking work with combat veterans. She also gives us a powerful tool we can use in our healing.

God’s Truth or my truth? Dr. George Barna (Ep 94)

Dr. George Barna is often called “the most quoted person in the Christian Church today.” He founded the Barna Group, a research company that for years set the standard for understanding trends in American culture. The author of more than 50 books, including numerous award-winners and New York Times bestsellers, his recent research, The American Worldview Inventory revealed that just 6 % of U.S. adults possess a biblical worldview. In “God’s Truth or my truth,” Dr. Barna sits down with Angela to discuss the opportunities emerging from the pandemic, the “cut-and-paste” approach most Americans take to making sense of life, and how we can move the needle toward thoughtful dependence on the Bible to frame our worldview.

Astounded 8- God’s Miracle Makeover (Ep 93)

Welcome to the Summer Story Series! On Mondays during June and July, I’ll share some of my favorite stories from my most recent book, “Astounded – Encountering God in Everyday Moments – 52 Devotions filled with Heartfelt Stories, Humor, and Hope.” In today’s episode, God’s Makeover Miracle, we explore how a home makeover reveals the process of transformation found in James 1:4. Too often, we fight the process we don’t see the promise.

Astounded 7- How to Prepare for Unexpected Opportunity

Welcome to the Summer Story Series! On Mondays during June and July, I’ll share some of my favorite stories from my most recent book, “Astounded – Encountering God in Everyday Moments – 52 Devotions filled with Heartfelt Stories, Humor and Hope.” Today’s episode, Dreams of Olympic Glory, gives us the tools we need to tackle spiritual mountains through the process of preparation.

Astounded 6- Revive a Worn-out Want-to (Ep 91)

Welcome to the Summer Story Series! On Mondays during June and July, I’ll share some of my favorite stories from my most recent book, “Astounded – Encountering God in Everyday Moments – 52 Devotions filled with Heartfelt Stories, Humor and Hope.” Today’s episode, When Your Want-to is Worn-out, walks us through John Chapter 5 to give us the cure for our weary hearts. Just as Jesus restored a broken man, He can restore a worn-out want-to.

Astounded 5- The Surprising Power of Kindness (Ep 90)

Welcome to the Summer Story Series! On Mondays during June and July, I’ll share some of my favorite stories from my most recent book, “Astounded – Encountering God in Everyday Moments – 52 Devotions filled with Heartfelt Stories, Humor and Hope.” Today’s episode, Deliver Kindness Curbside, shows us the power of reaching for kindness and the importance of honor.
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