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Spoken For Who are you? Who am I? Do you ever ask that question? Perhaps a better question might be, “Whose are You?” In Spoken For: Embracing Who You Are and Whose You Are, best-selling author Robin Jones Gunn and Alyssa Joy Bethke unwrap the ancient truths from God’s Word about what it means to be loved, to be sought after and to be spoken for. “Our goal is simple,” they write. “We want you to see what happens when you respond to the invitation of the true Bridegroom and step in the center of an epic love story—yours.” Lean in as we discuss, “How different would our lives be if we actually believed that we are loved, wanted, pursued and cherished?” Bethke eloquently addresses the question in the YouTube video “What Every Girl Needs to Hear,” which has more than 80,000 views. It is a packed show as we unpack inspiration from another fabulous author of Mom Seeks God: Practicing Grace in the Chaos. Julia Roller.

Here’s a few questions to ask yourself: • Have I lost my sense of wonder? • What do I need to do to create times to wonder? • Do I have a rhythm to my life that allows for these times? • On a scale from Wonder-less to Wonder–full, where do I land? Without wonder, life will cease to be a joyful adventure. We have a great show this week! Remember, you can listen at your convenience as a pod cast any time. Laurie Beth Jones is an internationally recognized best-selling author, speaker, coach, and trainer. You may recognize a couple of her best sellers, Jesus, CEO and The Path. In her most recent release, Jesus, Career Counselor, Jones defines the big difference between a job, a career, and work. Also joining our show: Sarah Burnett who leads on the leadership team with Bloom, a dynamic ministry for Church Planters Wives. Her husband Josh is the Lead Pastor with Revolution Annapolis Church.

Join us as we chat with Krista Gilbert, Founder of Meaning in a Minute and Lisa Troyer, author of Real Women Leading. How significant can an intentional minute make in your relationships? We dare you to tune in and walk away with some great ideas in living your life intentionally.

We are going to hear from two very special guests, one who will challenge us, ramble with us, and simplify our chaos with some simple dinner solutions. Trudy Maples shares her secrets of how, despite having a thriving business as a Personal Chef, Caterer, and Teacher, she still manages to prepare simple to spectacular dinners for her own family. In her spare time she does cooking segments for NBC Channel 12 Arizona Midday! Also, joining our show: John Schenkel who is the Chief Financial Officer of Configurations which is North America's leader in face-to-face marketing experiences providing innovative exhibit and environmental design and program management. John is also passionate about special needs children. John is the founder of Joy Prom Florida. Great tips on organization in the Kitchen and in life! It will be better than an app! P.S. Do you know what's for dinner tonight??? (we have some ideas for you!)

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust We started our show with this question and then we unpacked it: Did you ever have a homework assignment where you had to write your obituary? When was the last time you discovered something new? When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream? You'll walk away with some practical tips to apply to your own life. Lean in to our time with Tammy Smith, Children’s Director at Impact Community Church in Sacramento, CA and a leader with the ministry of Bloom, an incredible network for church planter's spouses.

What it's like to be a parent: It's one of the hardest things you'll ever do but in exchange it teaches you the meaning of unconditional love. Nicholas Sparks Joining us this week on Girlfriendit Radio are two very special guests: Tricia Goyer, author, speaker, radio host and family life/teen expert. Tricia has authored several books on family and parenting, as well as co-written with Max Lucado and Robin Jones Gunn. You will be inspired and walk away with some great insights and tips. Suzi Lantz, a girlfriend from the Church Planting Ministry called Bloom. She is the Missional Community Resourcing Developer at LoveCanton, where she and her husband have been busy planting the church.

How do you define happiness? Tough question that we unpack through two different voices. Arlene Pellicane, author of 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife. This popular speaker and author wants you to experience more happiness in your home. More closeness to God and others. More purpose in your day-to-day life. She shares some great tips on bringing intimacy and fun into your marriage. You'll want to take notes. Debbie Wilson, author of Sweet Scent of Justice. At the age of seventeen, Debbie Wilson's life forever changed. Her sister Kathy, a sophomore in college, was brutally killed. The murder of her sister brought Wilson's whole world crashing down around her. Twenty-two years later, as an adult, Wilson found God leading her down the road of her past to help put the pieces of Kathy's unsolved murder mystery together to help bring her killer to justice. This is a book that offers hope and encouragement for those experiencing trials and tribulations in their lives.

This week on Girlfriendit Radio you are going to hear some pretty remarkable life lessons from individuals, authors, and entrepreneurs who had their worlds rocked. In the midst of pain and prison, God got their attention and changed the courses of their lives. We are so excited for you to meet and hear their stories! Brenda Spahn, started by ministering to seven women ex-cons and as result has written her story and started the Lovelady Center which is the largest and most successful nonprofit transitional center for women in the country. William Sirls, author of The Sinners Garden, was incarcerated in 2007 for wire fraud and money laundering. While in prison, Sirls learned a great deal more than he ever bargained for — life lessons involving faith, grace, patience and forgiveness.

Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake. Henry David Thoreau Stopping by and joining us today are two women who know what it is like to have dreams and then fearlessly pursue them. Both are accomplished authors that many of you might be familiar with. You are going to walk away from today’s show challenged to think or rethink about your own dreams and what it will take for you to personally pursue and make happen. Let the dreaming begin . . . Sarah Ladd, author of numerous book series from the Regency Period has recently published her latest, The Headmistress of Rosemere. Robin Lee Hatcher is the author of over 70 books with 5 million in print. Her latest is A Promise Kept.

Our special guest, author Rachel Hauck, started writing full time in 2004, and discovered dreams are best realized when running in partnership with a living God. Her stories are filled with twists and turns that leave the reader breathless and longing for more. She … stirs hearts for God. She is the author of many best selling books, including Princess Ever After and Once Upon a Prince. Ministry partners, Dave and Anne Milam, from Church Planter's Wife's ministry network, Bloom join our conversation with great tips on keeping a marriage thriving!

Would you describe yourself as a victim or victor??? Our special guest is Leigh Ann Bryant, the author of In My Defense: an Unlikely Romance, a Deadly Gunshot, and a Young Widow's Road to Redemption. Leigh Ann knows firsthand what it’s like to be a victim; she was trapped in the cycle of domestic abuse which 1 in 4 women report experiencing in their lifetimes. But she found freedom, she became a victor, and now she works to help others find that same freedom, to “live unshackled” as she puts it. Through her website, blog, and book, she desires to bring awareness, hope, and victory to victims of abuse. You won’t want to miss this informative and very personal conversation. It just might save your life or the life of someone you know.

Are you standing at a crossroads in life right now? Are you staring, contemplating the unknown, and deciding whether to follow your heart or your head? It all comes down to the choices we make. At times, I (Lisa) have a hard time making decisions, especially if they really aren't that significant. Where should we go for dinner? What shirt should I wear this day? These kind of decisions don't have too many consequences if I choose at random. But there are those life decisions that have major consequences if made without thought or wisdom. The Road Unknown can be filled with excitement and expectation. As you step onto this road, whether it be a new relationship, a new job, or making a move, are you entering with wisdom? Ask Yourself: Why do I want this? Are my motives pure? Are my expectations realistic? How will this affect others? Will I have regrets if I do or don't do whatever it is? Will God be blessed? Joining our show this week on Girlfriendit Radio is Barbara Cameron, auth

Joanna Weaver, has sold over one million books, joins our show as we dive into our worlds of endless "to do lists"! What are we "to do"? How do we have a Mary heart as we juggle so many roles and responsibilities in our Martha worlds? You will walk away with many golden nuggets so get ready to take notes. Great quotes. Her books include: Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, Having a Mary Spirit, Lazarus Awakening, and the award-winning gift book, With This Ring. Her articles have appeared in such publications as Focus on the Family, In Touch, Guideposts, and HomeLife. - See more at: girlfriendit.com

We all have or will have people who will enter our lives and challenge the peace making process. This week on Girlfriendit Radio, we talked with two authors/speakers on this very topic: difficult relationships. In Related by Chance, Family by Choice, author, Deb DeArmond addresses the special (or not so special) relationship between a daughter-in-law and a mother-in-law. Julie Gorman is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer and Speaker. She writes, produces, and hosts a weekly Broadcast with FYI and is the founder of For Your Inspiration and His Love Extended Ministries. She is the author of What I Wish My Mother Had Told Me about Men. When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are. –Donald Miller The extent to which two people in a relationship can bring up and resolve issues is a critical marker of the soundness of a relationship. –Henry Cloud

What's book or books are sitting on your nightstand right now? What books have influenced your life and leadership? We are talking with award-winning author, Dorothy Love and Bloom Ministry Leader, Debbie Jones. Walk away encouraged and challenged to learn more through books. A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one. G.Martin

You are listening to a special broadcast with a pretty remarkable guest, Producer and Director, Michael Landon Jr. who is ready to premiere his latest film, When Calls The Heart, this Saturday on the nation’s leading family programming destination, The Hallmark Channel! Michael Landon Jr., son of the late television legend, Michael Landon, has been in the film business for over 25 years. We are talking today specifically about Michael's latest film . . . "When Calls the Heart,” Inspired by Author Janette Oke, (oak) It airs Saturday, January 11 on the Hallmark Channel.

Feeling overwhelmed? Life leading you instead of you leading your life? Do you find yourself an enabler, justifying unhealthy habits when it comes to certain relationships? Our guest, Allison Bottke, author of the popular Setting Boundaries Series shared Six Steps To Sanity! You will walk away ready to make your own plan of action in living a life of sanity! S . . . Stop your own negative behavior A . . . Assemble a support group N . . . Nip excuses in the bud I . . . Implement rules and boundaries T . . . Trust your instincts Y . . . Yield everything to God It’s never too late to make choices that can transform your life. It’s never too late to achieve the dreams of your heart. -Allison Bottke