One in every eight women will unfortunately be diagnosed with breast cancer. Many people have been affected by cancer through a personal diagnosis or been touched by it through someone they love. From the initial diagnosis to the moments of doubt, the physical struggles, and emotional highs and lows, there will be trials in cancer and life that can often seem insurmountable. We explore what faith as an anchor in a storm looks like. Our guest Celeste Gonzales overflows with a confidence that comes from faith alone. Her story will inspire listeners through her powerful testimony of fighting back with the sword of the spirit and hope in God's promises - a constant that never changes.

Celeste Gonzales holds many titles—wife, mother, daughter, preacher’s kid, sister, friend, cancer kicker, author and pastor to name a few—but she is way more than a title. At heart, she is a lover of Jesus and His people. She’s devoted to her family, passionate about the Word of God, the first call to her friends in a time of need, a shopping buddy when her schedule allows, a cook to unexpected dinner guests, a great hugger when you just need a warm embrace and wise counsel to point you in the right direction.

She is the author of You Are Not Who You Think You Are centered on themes of overcoming shame, rejection, negative thought patterns, and finding your identity in Christ and Become: 31 devotions to think different, break cycles, and be confident. She’s addicted to seeing women set free and living their most adventurous life in Christ! She’s been married to the love of her life, Daniel, for 21 years and they have three creative kiddos: Syrena (19), Luke (16), Kya (12).

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Scriptures referenced:

2 Timothy 1:7

2 Corinthians 12:9

Isaiah 41:10

Nahum 1:9

Isaiah 8

Exodus 4

Psalm 107:3

Joshua 1:3

Acts 1:8

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Pour It Out For Good is now mobilized beyond a Podcast where we share life transforming testimonies via www.pouritoutforgood.com. It is now a .org as well, working alongside Bridge the Gapp NC to bring relief and restoration to Western North Carolina who recently had their lives upended and communities devastated by the unexpected storm, Hurricane Helene. Our guest and partner, Sharon Bollinger - Administrator of Hurricane Relief who along with her husband run Lake James Community Church in Nebo, NC, tells her heart wrenching first hand account of this recent storm. Their new efforts to rebuild the community and its surrounding counties are God-divined.

Our prayer this day "Lord guide our lives, direct our paths, focus our attention and divert our eyes to the needs all around us so that we may be your hands and feet, showing love to our neighbors as you commanded us to do. As we put you first above all else and trust you will provide all relief. Amen."

Scriptures referenced in this episode:

John 14:14

Malachi 3.10

Luke 18:27

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The North Carolina Toast:

Here's to the land of the long leaf pine, the summer land where the sun doth shine, where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great, here's to the down home, the Old North State.

Cheers!!

As we roll into the Labor Day weekend, our culture invites us to rest from our work. Let's shift the paradigm and broaden our perspective. Might we instead seek the real rest and perfect peace found in Jesus Christ instead, where we align ourselves with His will for our lives and find true balance between our mental, emotional and physical health. Let's go back to His original design where homeostasis 'the self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to optimal conditions for survival' is found. A place where our mind, body and spirit fortify so that disease becomes ease, feelings can be felt, trauma can be processed, and joy can begin overflowing with abundance from its source.

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Guest Dawn Spain - Certified Practical Homeopath (PHOM) www.dawnspain.com

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Scriptures referenced:

Rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15 NIV

And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to everyone according to his work. I am the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last. Revelation 22:12-13

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In honor of Memorial Day and those who serve in defense of our nation, we are raising a red flag of warning to start a conversation we hope spreads like wildfire, about the prescription medication crisis that is leading many to deeper and darker places than ever before, including veteran suicide. My husband John joins me to discuss the problem with using meds (and other substances) to fix what isn't really broken. It's past time to acknowledge that a mind, body and spirit approach to healing and reorganizing from the aftermath of war is what we need. Our veterans can lead the way for the rest of our nation to address this national security crisis underway, but it starts here with recognition that the unseen enemy is attacking us from the inside. We are drawing the battle lines and declaring that when we serve Christ, He fights for us.

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We are supporting hbot4heroes.org - Healing Veterans, One Breath at a time.

Join us in our quest to heal minds and save lives. Together, we can bring light to those who are walking through the darkest paths for our country. Your support can turn the tide in this crucial battle against TBI and PTSD, bringing healing and hope to our nation’s heroes.

February 29th! It's leap year - an event that only happens every 4 years. Let us spend this gift of an extra day in consideration of what we chase after the other days we are given. We're breaking the chains the world has restrained so many of us in - discussing empty pursuits, pornography, marijuana, religions, social media and other self-indulgences. In the end they all point back to the way that makes all the days.

Cheers to Freedom!

-- Chris Rickstrew is a speaker, Master Coach, and founder of Warriors of God, a company that helps Believers find their calling in just 7 weeks! Chris knows that when a Believer finds their calling, they become a WARRIOR! And he is on a mission from God to raise up an army of Warriors that go out and fulfill the great commission!

When Chris was 27, he got to where he “thought” he wanted to be in life… and it was miserable! He was unhappy, unfulfilled, and completely lost. That led him to downsizing his company, giving away all his stuff, and buying a one-way ticket to Nepal! He spent the next 3 years living in Nepal, Thailand, and Bali trying to find his calling in life. But it wasn't until he started to pursue Jesus that the clarity came! The Lord not only gave him clarity on his calling, but He also gave Chris a brilliant framework to help other Believers do the same! Chris has a “Saul to Paul” testimony and is now completely on fire for God and fully committed to expanding the Kingdom! He has tried everything else out there and can truly say from experience that Jesus is the ONLY way!

You can reach Chris on Instagram @ChrisRickstrew

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"In the same way let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16

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Looking for true love? An overflowing heart? Hear what being filled by The Holy Spirit looks like as we discuss digging up roots, picking up poop and chasing squirrels. If you're ready to prune so you can grow and have a heart filled with abundant love, you're in the right place. Happy St. Valentine's Day! "Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another. For whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8

-- Connie Martin is an expert in tenacity and overcoming setbacks. She published her first book, The Art of Picking Up Dog Poop- Leading from the Middle in 2021. Her leadership style found its roots in the military and continued to flourish during her diverse assignments supporting military customers for over 30 years in corporate and middle management. A continuous learner in the software industry, she has also enjoyed a robust technical career that integrated the operational perspective with the practical application of evolving technology. Connie brings a wealth of experience balancing the challenging demands of the middle with perseverance, resilience, and optimism while pursuing creative solutions as a team. Her transparent and energetic communication has helped many people and projects move forward with a fresh understanding of the potential pitfalls, risks, and opportunities ahead. Late in 2021, she retired from Lockheed Martin and stepped into a new adventure. Now a published author, narrator, speaker, facilitator, and mentor, she shares her passion by motivating and encouraging others to discover and embrace their unique leadership style as they navigate through the meander with humor and grace. You can find her at https://www.wordsfromthemeander.com

Purchase her book online: The Art of Picking up Dog Poop- Leading... book by Connie Martin (thriftbooks.com)

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Scripture references in this episode: John 14:16-17, John 15:5, Galatians 5:19-23, Luke 15, Ephesians 5:18 and Acts 2:13.

Pour it Out for Good is a mobilized campaign inviting people into a thought-provoking analysis of how cultural norms, societal pressures and misconceptions have shaped our use and abuse of alcohol. Targeted to those who drink even just a little, used to drink, or know and love/or loved someone who does or did drink alcohol - it'll dive deep into the issues that have created a devastating impact on our lives and the lives of others. By switching the narrative, we alter our mindsets and change the course of history. When our better influence meets action, there is real impact.