Beyond Existing - Beyond the Small Talk
Has life's struggles left you feeling like you were going through your days "just existing?" In this podcast you will hear stories/testimonies from myself and others who have dealt with the struggles life has to offer and getting to that place in which life is being lived "beyond existing." I appreciate all of those who have been willing to "put themselves out there" to open up and share personal information for the betterment of others.
Episodes
11 episodes
From a Marriage Trapped by Alcohol to Embracing Independence at 40
What if you found yourself pregnant at 17 amidst a circle where alcohol blurred the lines of support and denial? This week, our guest shares her compelling story of teenage pregnancy, navigating complex family dynamics, and the emotional journe...
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Episode 11
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1:01:26
"We were dirt poor but so was everyone else" Christine opens up about life in rural NC in the mid-1940's and 50's, tragic loss of siblings, and the struggles of a mother with mental illness
What happens when you're one of twelve siblings growing up in a rural community without modern conveniences? Christine, our guest, paints a vivid tapestry of her childhood, filled with challenges, heartache, and the warmth of a close-knit commu...
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Episode 10
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46:29
"A God of Second Chances" Karen Shares her Journey of Faith, Resilience, and Building a Family with her Husband Bart Through Adoption
What if life's unexpected challenges were the stepping stones to a greater destiny? Meet Karen, a multi-business owner and devout Christian, who shares her remarkable journey of faith, resilience, and transformation. Growing up in a devout Chri...
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Episode 9
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1:01:49
"And You Know, God....." Dr. Angela Hood shares her experiences and gives advice on starting over
I've heard Angela use this phrase so often that I had to include it in the title. She is truly a woman after God's own heart. I'm so fortunate to know her. In this episode, Angela describes for us starting over and what it was like ...
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Episode 8
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39:02
Staci and Thom's Journey of Love, Loss, and Karlee, their Christmas Angel
What happens when the unimaginable becomes reality? Staci joins us to share her deeply personal journey of love, loss, and hope after the passing of her beloved daughter, Karlee. In recounting her story, Staci reveals the strength and faith tha...
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Episode 7
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54:48
Surviving Spousal Suicide with a Toddler and a Baby on the Way
Brittany is an amazing woman of faith. She shares her love and passion of Jesus and how it was only through Christ and with the help of her family that she was not only able to survive her late husband's suicide but also be there for her ...
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Episode 6
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1:21:51
Bold Like Cole
Chris, Cole's father shares the experiences that he and his wife, Connie have gone through over the years of raising a child with disabilities, who is now about to graduate high school. I asked Cole recently if he was excited about gradua...
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Episode 5
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1:02:50
Raising babies, working, moving across country, all while dealing with mother's Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
A wise neighbor once told me that you will find that you become close friends with the parents of some of your children's friends. In this case, that is so true. Karin shares her experiences of how she handled the chaos of her mothe...
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Episode 4
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20:18
"I'm Just a Sinner Saved by Grace" Mr. Ray Jenkins or as I like to call him, "The Grandaddy"
Mr. Ray shares his message on the goodness of Jesus and what He has done for Mr. Ray and what Jesus can do for you. Mr. Ray has lived most of his adult life sharing the love and good news of Christ to others. Sadly, Mr. Ray passed a...
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Episode 3
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20:39
Losing our mothers, the importance of faith, and keeping their memories alive.
How do you cope with losing someone who loved you more than life itself? Kevin is my first guest and we discuss losing our mothers and using faith to help us deal with their loss. Our mothers were first cousins but they were more like sis...
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Episode 2
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