Ever been stuck in a glass-half-full season? Experience God's Radical Abundance of love, joy, peace, goodness, purpose, hope, and more through the everyday stories of people serving in extraordinary ways and amazing places around the world. Empowering the weary, worried, and wounded to experience God's Radical Abundance in life, work, and relationships.
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Challenges Won’t Stop Me: a resilient conversation with Melony Brown to help you survive and thrive Challenges are inevitable, but you can survive and learn to thrive amid them. Build the skills you need to shout, “Challenges won’t stop me!” Melony Brown knows all about challenges and she doesn’t let them stop her. Listen in as she shares her resil…
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When Lori Ann Wood found her life drastically altered by a medical crisis, she learned it was a divine detour leading her to answer three urgent questions we all wrestle with. Wood's new book, Divine Detour, will release in February 2023. Get Lori's free Resource, Hope for the Life You Didn't Choose at: https://lorieannwood.com/hope Learn more abou…
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. not only inspired a dream, but he created a legacy that continues in the King family today. Dr. Alveda King is guarding that legacy for this generation amid turbulent times. Join the conversation as Dr. King and Teresa Janzen discuss issues of life and legacy. Guest Bio: About Alveda King: Alveda C. King, PhD, serves as C…
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Have you ever felt like you've suddenly gone off course - detoured into unchartered territory? Teresa Janzen shares a ministry report and message that will encourage you on your journey - even when you have no idea what the future holds. Lewis and Clark, the famous explorers, navigated the Missouri River. They were expert river navigators, and they…
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Sometimes the world is a noisy place with many voices competing for our attention. But where is the truth and how can we hear the truth amidst the many voices? Tracy Taris is a licensed counselor and author of the book, Many Voice, One Truth. Connect with Tracy on Instagram at @healingthemindandspirit and @tracytaris and on her website at https://t…
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You have a dream, but something has held you back from pursuing it. It’s never too late to start doing what you know God has called you to do. Patrick E Craig started out as a successful musician, but felt something was missing. When he turned to faith, he left the music business to go to Bible school, but something still wasn’t right. He finally r…
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Against police evidence, without a body and on presumptions, Rusty Labuschagne was convicted of drowning a fish poacher during Mugabe’s rule. He served 10 years in Zimbabwe’s prisons, including the notorious Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, where he suffered through the Zim dollar crash, with food shortages, no running water, and people dying aro…
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Are you seeking a joy-filled life? Christine Trimpe shares her story of feeling trapped and searching for comfort from food. Hear about her amazing heart and body transformation that led her to a life of joy and a 100-pound weight loss journey. Seeking Joy Through the Gospel of Luke, a Christmas to Calvary Countdown https://amzn.to/3EH3gJT Guest Bi…
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There is one topic we've never covered on Radical Abundance, and that's wealth. Today, Coach Johnny McWilliams shares insights on the intersection of God's Wealth and God's Wisdom. And don't miss the free gift below. Wait until you hear what the first step Coach Johnny says you need to get out of debt and create more abundance in your life. Coach J…
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Have you ever wondered what to say when someone is going through a challenging season? Join Teresa and Brenda as they chat about words that bring hope and healing amid suffering. Today’s guest is Brenda Seefeldt Amodea (A-moh-day-ah) Bio: Brenda is a pastor, speaker, wife, and mom to four men with their own brave stories. Brenda has written a helpf…
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Life rarely turns out exactly as you pictured it, and we all face challenges along the way. God always has a plan. Lori suffered a hemorrhagic stroke at age twenty-nine, then developed epilepsy from the stroke. She is a walking miracle, and felt called to share her journey of faith and perseverance to encourage others. Even with her difficulties, t…
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Teresa Janzen is talking with Jodi Thomas, a health and wellness coach, author, and adoptive mom. Jodi had a vision of how her family would look, but that’s not what happened. She soon had to face the reality of attachment disorder and other family challenges. God gave her a vision of a bird with broken wings. Listen in as we see God work more than…
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October is World Mental Health Month and October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Today's guest is passionate about bringing the subject of mental health to the forefront because he has a loved one who suffers with mental health issues that have impacted the whole family. If you or a loved one is in need of support, check out these resources: https:/…
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You know the old song... Live Like You Were Dying? Robin Luftig shares what happened when the doctors told her she had a massive brain tumor and just ten days to get her affairs in order. Guest Bio: ROBIN LUFTIG is founder of Renew Ministries She is also a nationally-known speaker for Stonecroft Ministries and contributor for Leading Hearts magazin…
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Military families know all about change and they are driven to create community fast. Otherwise, they suffer the inevitable consequence of loneliness if they don't. Beth Runkle shares her experience as a military spouse and how she learned to break the cycle of loneliness and create community and impact those around her. Resources for military fami…
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Guest Bio: Tess Scott, former black sheep turned “Jesus Girl” is mom of 8 boys and spunky “Grami with a heart above the i” to a whole slew of adorable grandkids. She began the Listen Sister- Encouragement for Women ministry in 2020 where you can find her blog posts at tessscott.com and her Listen, Sister pages on Facebook and Instagram. She continu…
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Stacy Leicht is an award-winning author. Today she shares a terrifying experience with a stalker that ended up being a source of spiritual growth and the inspiration of her upcoming novel, Teacher, I'm Watching You. Stacy won a 2022 Golden Scroll award for her children's book, Good One, God. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3R5hqZZ About Stacy Leicht:…
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The stressful position of first responders is often scary, unpredictable, and infuriating. Join Tez and Teresa as they tackle tough topics in the life of first responders in the contemporary North American context. Guest Bio: Tez Brooks is a former law enforcement officer and police chaplain while raising two kids alone. He is now a fulltime missio…
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God is God and He works all things, including your life, according to His purposes. Have you discovered His purpose for your life? What is your life song? About James Ouma: James Ouma is a Clarity Coach that helps male teens and exceptional young men to find clarity, develop courage and discover their treasure so they can live fulfilled lives. When…
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My Mother's Wildest Dream - interview with Nyajuok Tongyik Doluony - breaking cultural norms
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About the guest: Growing up between two refugee camps, Nyajuok and her family lived at the limited generosity of the United Nations (U.N). Shortly after her family moved to the United States of America, Nyajuok found herself in another war when her family forced her into an arranged marriage at 14 years old. Hoping for a better future, she broke cu…
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Do you wish you had more time? We all get the same 24 hours in a day. It's not how much time you have, it's what you do with it. Teresa Janzen interviews Les Watson, a.k.a. The Time Lord. We talk about leadership, time management, and how to do more with the time you have so you have time for the people you love. About Les Watson: “WITH OVER 30 YEA…
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Do you love a good story? Tracy Crump shares stories of hope that heal the heart. Drawing from her work as an intensive care nurse and using storytelling skills honed in writing for anthologies, she brings God’s Word to life in Health, Healing, and Wholeness: Devotions of Hope in the Midst of Illness. Her work has appeared in Guideposts’ books as w…
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Today’s show is about finding freedom from abusive relationships. Even if you’ve never been in an abusive relationship, chances are that you know someone who was, or is. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, approximately 20 people are abused by an intimate partner every minute in the US alone. That equates out to about 10 …
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Forgiveness is not only foundational to the Christian faith, it’s radically transformational to a person’s life. Join Teresa Janzen as she interviews Pat Butler and they discuss the impact of forgiveness in our life. You will hear topics such as how Satan can steal our freedom, how sin helps him, and how the truth sets us free. Guest Bio: Pat Butle…
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How Do You Measure Up? In this episode of Radical Abundance, Shannon Popkin shares wisdom and insight to break free from this measure-up world and join God's Kingdom-building team. Life is a team sport – and as Christians, we are on the same team. When we compare ourselves to others, we not only find ourselves trapped in dissatisfaction, we are als…
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Have you ever felt alone and out of place? As followers of Jesus Christ, we are all foreigners on earth. Today we continue to talk about love but in a different context. In the first half of the show we look at the immigrant journey and how we can love our immigrant neighbor, then we transition to the realization that we are all immigrants, or fore…
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We are living in unprecedented times. A sudden influx of refugees from some of the world’s least-reached places reveals an opportunity only God could have designed. Join Teresa Janzen in this conversation with Gail Goolsby as they discuss what it means to be a Christian living cross-culturally and how we can love our immigrant neighbors. Get the Bo…
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I Love Love! Terri Kempf shares tips to love your spouse, neighbor, self and even your enemy
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Terri Kempf was born as a twin with numerous birth defects. Surgeries throughout her life left her with many scars and a fragile sense of self-image. Fearing she’d never be loved, God answered her prayer with the man of her dreams. Get the tissues ready—you’re going to need them. As a result of God’s demonstrative love, Terri has made Love her miss…
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Love Big provides a web-based platform to connect humanitarian organizations with those in need. Along with our indigenous partners, Love Big is currently doing the groundwork to gather and provide data on humanitarian needs relating to water, food, medicine, and other projects. Local and international organizations who know the geography and local…
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This message, taken from Romans 12, reminds us that we are called to create culture and transform our minds for the purposes God has created us for. Dan and Teresa Janzen serve as missionaries in South Sudan. https://danandteresa.org Support the show Learn more about Radical Abundance at Radical-Abundance.com Teresa Janzen is your host. She ignites…
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Have you ever felt the need to bite your tongue or grit your teeth? Today's interview explores ways to genuinely smile in the face of adversity and challenging circumstances. Sometimes, we just need to grin with grace! God blesses us with His grace, and it impacts our relationship with Him and with others. Kathy Carlton Willis writes and speaks wit…
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Grace is not only foundational to the Christian faith, it’s radically transformational to a person’s life. Join Teresa Janzen as she interviews Nancy Kay Grace and together they discuss the impact of grace in our life. You will hear topics such as God’s saving grace, daily grace, abounding grace, and expanding grace. Guest Bio: Nancy Kay Grace offe…
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What is God's grace and why is it so difficult to understand? Grace is completely contrary to our human culture. We like things to be fair. God gives us grace without any regard to our behavior. To some, that may seem unfair. The theological definition of Grace is unmerited favor. It's being rewarded even when you don't deserve to be. Even more, it…
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Grace is understood by Christians to be a spontaneous gift from God to people – "generous, free and totally unexpected and undeserved" – that takes the form of divine favor, love, clemency, and a share in the divine life of God. It is an attribute of God that is most manifest in the salvation of sinners. Grace is most often described as God's unmer…
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Speaker and Author of Love's Bullet ~ A Wounded Victim in a Biker Gang War Transformed by God's Love, Maureen Hager passed away on December 7th 2021. This edition of Radical Abundance features past interviews with Maureen, whose wisdom and testimony live on. Get the book, Love's Bullet: https://amzn.to/3GXvv6P #radicalabundance #teresajanzen Suppor…
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Merry Christmas from Radical Abundance. Enjoy this reading of the Christmas Story from the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. Please follow and subscribe so you don't miss a single episode. About Teresa Janzen: Teresa Janzen, M.Ed., empowers the weary, worried, and wounded to experience God’s radical abundance in work, life, and relationships. She is an …
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We're talking about God's Radical Abundance of Hope as Teresa Janzen interviews author, speaker, and award-winning podcaster, Michelle Rayburn. Join the discussion as we look at how God repurposed our life into something useful to be treasured and shared. Telling our stories of being repurposed can provide hope to others. Guest Bio: Michelle Raybur…
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If you struggle through the holidays or know someone who does, be sure to listen to today's interview with author, speaker, and unhackable coach, Faye Bryant. This is the season of hope, which is most valuable to those who sometimes feel a little hopeless. It all begins with knowing who we are in God's eyes. We are known, noticed, and adored - like…
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God has a Radical Abundance of Vision for you and me. How do we find it? Start by learning to be available in the small moments of life. Global leadership development coach, David Lutes, shares his experience working with some of the largest corporations in the world to help them find and execute their corporate vision. We’ll explore how God’s trut…
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GNAC started with the simple idea of basing a coalition on the unity and synergy found in the Book of Acts, where believers shared all things in common and worked unflinchingly toward the fulfillment of the Great Commission, along the way ministering to physical as well as spiritual needs of all those they encountered. Unlike a faith-based NGO, GNA…
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God has designed us to have a Radical Abundance of Vision, yet we often feel incapable, unworthy, or afraid. What causes this lack of confidence and fear to pursue our God-given vision? The root is often found in childhood wounds that left us feeling unloved and unwanted. Papa Ray knows the fear of abandonment and the pain of rejection that growing…
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Are you ready to be fulfilled, fearless, focused, and leading a life worthy of your calling? It begins by understanding whose you are to know who you are. Listen in as Teresa and Brenda discuss God's Radical Abundance of purpose. They'll talk about Brenda's new Bible study and the family values connecting all Brenda's books. Guest Bio: Brenda is a …
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Finding God's Radical Abundance of purpose isn't about doing more, it's about being who are were meant to be in relationship with Christ. Today's guest, Katherine Brey shares her journey with journaling and living the slow living lifestyle and how that led to her finding her purpose. Quote from the show: "Just because I wasn't seeing what God was d…
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Today's Radical Abundance interview with Army Chaplain Major Lisa Northway focuses on God's Radical Abundance of purpose. How do we respond when our plans don't go the way we think they should? How can we use unexpected disruptions, disappointments, and redirection to God's glory? Guest Bio: Chaplain Northway has served over 33 years in the U.S. Ar…
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What gets you out of bed in the morning? Where do you find your affirmation? As long as you have breath, you have a purpose. Listen as Teresa Janzen interviews Darlene Larson, founder of Hearts with a Purpose. Guest bio: The message of hope in Darlene Larson’s coaching, inspirational speaking, and writing is a flame that is fanned by God’s passion …
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Teresa Janzen interviews Dan Janzen, Technical Advisor for Food Securities at ACROSS, and Ruth Nyalel Kai, Co-founder of African Indigenous Women Empowerment. Together we discuss God's radical abundance in the midst of one of the least developed countries in the world--South Sudan. Ruth shares stories and perspectives from someone who grew up as a …
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