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Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, discouraged or anxious about life’s problems and challenges? Join me, Tamara K. Anderson, each Wednesday to hear real stories and lessons learned through adversity’s refining fire with God's help. You will hear interviews from normal people (just like you) who have had scrapes with death, been fired from jobs, survived the death of a loved one, experienced extreme health challenges, mental illness, or disabilities. My mission is to provide motivation, inspirat ...
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Summary Tamara K. Anderson shared her personal journey of overcoming adversity through faith in God's help, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and seeking support from others. She discussed the role of Satan in causing resistance and doubt, and how God can strengthen and empower individuals to overcome these challenges. Tamara also shared p…
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In this quick update I share 4 tips that revolve around a Bible verse I have learned by example which have helped me move forward while moving on to my new project: starting Women Warriors of Light. I also share about a giveaway I have going on right now. More details below. As I have started working on my new project, starting my women’s group cal…
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A few months ago I felt like there was a giant wall in front of me every time I tried to edit a podcast. Here I tell the story of my wrestle with God to try to figure out what He was trying to tell me and teach me. Episode Discussion Points I share some journal entries from October 2022 about how I literally felt sick and ill every time I needed to…
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Several years ago I went on a hike with my family in Great Basin National Park to see the Bristlecone Pine trees. What I learned about these trees helped me see more clearly how we can all stay strong during times of adversity. Episode Discussion Points How we visited in October 2019 in Great Basin National Park, and Nathan wasn’t very happy about …
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May I share with you my favorite Christmas tradition? Listen as I share with you a little about our Nativity program that we act out as a family every year on Christmas Eve. Bonus: You can even get a copy of the program in the show notes. Christmas Nativity Program Years ago when I was a little girl we began acting out the nativity each year and ha…
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After a move across the country when I was fourteen, Christmas didn't feel quite the same until a knock at our door set in motion a series of events that changed Christmas for the better. Story When I was fourteen years old, my family moved across the country from Virginia to Arizona. This was a hard move for me as a teenager and I had a hard time …
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Debbie learned from her parents example the importance of choosing to still celebrate Christmas even when a tragedy struck their family during the holiday season. Episode Discussion Points Favorite holiday tradition: buying an ornament the different places they went, and getting one for each of her children too (so they could have ornaments when th…
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Krista shares the story of her grandfather spending his first Christmas away from his wife as a soldier in Korea where he spent a humble and joyful Christmas in an orphanage as he shared a simple gift. She also shares how she has found joy during the holidays even after her daughter has passed away. Episode Discussion Points Holiday tradition—pick …
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Rhonda joins us to tell the story of Heidi, who was a young girl in Berlin during World War II and a valuable lesson she learned about Christmas and perspective when things don’t go as you expect. Episode Discussion Points Holiday tradition of having biscuits and gravy on Christmas morning—which goes back several generations. Rhonda has been workin…
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Joan shares a poignant story from wondering where God was when she was broke at Christmas time to receiving a Christmas miracle. Enjoy her holiday story of hope! Episode Discussion Points Making new traditions that fit your family better (like Thanksgiving breakfast) Holiday story being broke Praying to God for help Miracle that happened Lessons Le…
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Jo Ann tells the story of a memorable Christmas when she was five-years-old and her Swedish grandmother gave her the gift of tradition. Enjoy this warm and happy holiday memory. Lessons Learned It is important to bring out and pass on traditions from the past and pass them on to future generations in our family. And if you don’t have traditions to …
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Did you know there are 4 research-based habits you can incorporate into your life to help you live feeling more balanced and with less stress? Join us today as Dr. Michael Olpin shares what these four habits are and why they are so important to living a more happy and whole life. Episode Discussion Points Research has shown if you do at least 4 hab…
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Michael didn’t set out to be a college professor, he just wanted to learn to manage his stress, but this quest led him to not only lower his blood pressure but influence tens of thousands to live a more healthy lifestyle. Episode Discussion Points Looking younger than you are has pros and cons The diagnosis and curiosity around “meditation” that le…
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I’ve been dealing with some major burnout and strong emotions lately, so I thought I’d share a quote from a book I read recently which really resonated about how to deal with and process strong emotions. Awesome Quote “Acknowledge your emotions. All of them. Even the ugly and scary ones. Resisting them only lets them build up and makes them harder …
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After trying to unsuccessfully rebound after a few divorces, Coree finally figured out the importance of becoming a whole person through healing with God. She shares her passion to help those who have gone through the pain of divorce find the healing journey that puts them in a position to thrive. Episode Discussion Points Funny story of a snake wh…
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Exhausted? What can you do when you are beyond weary, and how can God help? Listen as I share 7 Bible principles I have learned from being weary. 7 Bible Principles to Remember When You’re Weary 1. God is With You & Will Help You Isaiah 41:10 10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I wil…
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Paul was devastated when his son was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, but he came to see not only the power and impact of one life but how God works in the details of our lives. Episode Discussion Points How his birth date ended up changing the outcome of his life. God is in the details of our life—learning to submit to God in all things The story of …
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Have you ever poured out your soul and cried before God? Does He hear and listen? Does He weep with us. Listen as I share a particularly poignant Bible Story which has helped me answer these questions. Bible Story of Weeping— John chapter 11 Story of Lazarus dying and his sisters Mary and Marht "Lord if you had been here” moments (verses 21 & 32) W…
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Sharon cried when her husband was told he was going to go blind, but she learned to adapt to caregiving with imagination and flexibility as she faced each challenge with faith, hope and God. Episode Discussion Points How she became an amateur silversmith When her husband was building homes for Habitat for Humanity during his retirement, she began w…
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Music is such a powerful tool to connect us to God and has been throughout the ages. King David wrote the Psalm section as songs of praise unto God—and you can tell his mood in the different Psalms. —from psalms of thanksgiving, praise, lament, courage, sorrow, anger, mourning, adoration, meditation. 1. Listen to song about loss and almost crying—b…
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Richie Norton’s life hasn’t been easy, but he has figured out how to ask the right questions and find he values most and live life to achieve what matters most. (And you can too!) Episode Discussion Points The interesting thing his dad told him when he wanted to get a job as a teenager You can be creative and earn money as an entrepreneur Don’t los…
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There are times when going to church is hard. So why do we do it? Listen as I share 4 reasons I feel a deeper connection to God when I attend church. Going to Church Bible Verse In Ephesians 4:12 we learn a great reason to go to church, “For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” 4 Reaso…
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Haley used to pray she would die because she was so depressed, but chose life when she had a near death experience. Listen to her share her story of hope and healing. Episode Discussion Points Why they call Anorexia “the 10-Headed Monster.” For her, some of her monsters were low self-esteem, depression, negative self-talk, believing you need diet, …
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Last year I was pondering about healing and God taught me some powerful concepts that I want to share with you today. Important Teaching About Healing I Learned Through Revelation The power of Jesus Christ can heal and help remove or release any trauma we experience in this physical fallen world. There are no limits on the healing of the soul or Sp…
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Tracy Rhoades is an outspoken Christian woman who encourages unity among all Christian sects. We talk about the importance of loving and ministering to each other as we abide in Jesus Christ. Episode Discussion Points As a Christian neighbor sometimes you have no idea how to help others (like when their cows get out) but you go and help anyway. How…
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There are several different ways you can feel closer to God and heal through writing. Listen as I share them and see which one you feel you can incorporate better into your own life. 6 Different Ways to Write & Connect with God 1. Journaling You can journal about hopes, dreams, expectations, sorrows and gratitudes The health benefits to journaling …
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Ganel-Lyn had a mom and sister who struggled with mental health challenges, and her sister finally chose suicide. She shares key tips and ideas for both family members and those who struggle. Episode Discussion Points We all need connection with others. Getting ready for empty-nesting and entering a new phase is challenging (and she is kind of mour…
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Can you connect to God while doing creative things? Here are some ideas of how you can unplug from stress and connect with God and your inner creative self. Episode Discussion Points Connecting with God can help us when we are feeling drained by life’s challenges. Comparison to plugging a phone in when you need to recharge. God the Father is the ul…
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When Annie’s husband suffered a massive cerebellar stroke, her world changed. Through a series of small miracles, she found two mantras to live by through his very long recovery: “Stronger Every Day” & “I Can Do Hard Things.” Episode Discussion Points Why reading the "Drama in Real Life" from the Reader’s Digest helped prepare her for her own chall…
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How do you connect with God in nature? Today we will talk about three ideas on how you can do this and incorporate a little more peace into your life. This is the second in our series of connecting to God. Episode Discussion Points Story of my husband kayaking out on a lake in the early morning and feeling a peace and such a release of stress. 3 Id…
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Liz joins us today to share 3 personal stories of how God’s Spirit helped her move forward , feel peace and helps us amidst life’s challenges. Episode Discussion Points Training guide dogs When God says, “no.” Being totally involved in music and wanting to major in it, to all of the sudden losing her passion for music and wondering what she was sup…
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I am going to be doing a series on connection over the next few Tamara’s Takeaway episodes, and we are first going to talk about how we can connect to God through a daily devotional. Episode Discussion Points It is important to connect to God because the closer we feel to Him, the stronger and more courageous we feel. Religious leader Jeffrey Holla…
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Jeff Corrigan and Sheldon Mills of the Idea Gym podcast are no strangers to setting and reaching goals. Today we talk about some of the key ingredients to making good habits stick which will change your life for the better. Episode Discussion Points The great white tiger Mohini’s story and how that applies to limiting beliefs that seem to hold us c…
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My youngest child just graduated from high school. How do we navigate seasons of change successfully? I share 3 tips which will help us get through with God's help. Episode Discussion Points My daughter just graduated from high school and she is the youngest. So, I am experiencing a range of emotions. An artistic Bible Verse a friend gave me as a s…
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After being hospitalized for COVID Jen found she had a hard time thinking clearly and even discerning God’s presence. She pressed forward in faith despite difficult challenges and found a powerful answer. Episode Discussion Points How she spent a few summers kayaking along the Thames. How her author job and keeping up with her six children keeps he…
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Do you have true faith--meaning you are okay if you or your loved ones aren't healed? If not, listen as I share a personal story of how I worked toward that ideal. Episode Discussion Points The question of “Do I have the faith not to be healed?” A story in my life where I realized that I didn’t have that kind of faith yet when Nathan was diagnosed …
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Becca didn’t let her paralysis keep her from living her life fully, but kidney disease tested her faith and led her to have a deeper connection with Christ she never had experienced before. Episode Discussion Points Winning a contest that took her to New York Being paralyzed from the waist down since she was a baby Having and ignoring the thought s…
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Kenneth Earl may not have had the best start in life, but like the sun he learned the foundational principles he needed to rise—all due to his angel mother. Episode Discussion Points We discussed what being a naval cryptologist means How his mother influenced His life with a lot of love—even though she was a single mom What inspired him to write hi…
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Chani has had many experiences in her life where she has felt completely worthless and like she isn’t enough. She shares several amazing tips to help combat our inner critic. Episode Discussion Points A story when Chani felt like she didn’t measure up and wasn’t enough “I’m a nobody,” feelings 6 Tips on how to combat those feelings Hack—at the top …
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I share the story of an experience I had when I was completely overwhelmed thinking about the super-busy schedule I had the next day and how God taught me the exact steps to take to replace anxiety with peace. Episode Discussion Points Story of me feeling anxious when I looked at my busy, packed schedule. 3 steps I took during prayer which complete…
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Daniel shares an epiphany which led him on a path to discover and experience God's abundance, which we can all tap into. Episode Discussion Points Sometimes God puts us in an environment where we are a bit uncomfortable and we can rely on Him as we enter new and different things. How he was raised and what his father taught him about seeing all peo…
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I share a story from my childhood where playing in a rocking chair taught me an important lesson we can all apply today. Episode Discussion Points Story of my sisters and I giving each other “roller-coaster” rides on a rocking chair. It was all fun and games until someone (me) got hurt. Parallels to our day and our life with not trusting the arm of…
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Andre Norman thought he'd spend the rest of his life in prison until God gave him an epiphany which changed everything! Episode Discussion Points He learned how important it was to follow instructions (the recipe) when he did a culinary class in prison, and since he has been released from prison he applies that same principle to life. The path that…
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Are you feeling worn out—like you can’t go on? There are three principles in the Bible which teach us how to best solve this problem—and it revolves around learning to take care of ourselves. Episode Discussion Points I tell the story of Putt-Putt the car which I drove when I went to college when I was younger. I didn’t keep up on the maintenance a…
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Liz Kazandzhy has been so worried about her family in the Ukraine. She shares some of God’s powerful lessons to her since the war began and how she’s been able to find moments of peace. Episode Discussion Points A funny story about making brownies Her personal connection to the Ukraine, serving a volunteer mission there How she ended up marrying a …
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With the war starting between Russia and the Ukraine I have been pondering war and what we can do to help ourselves when we are faced with physical and spiritual battles. 3 Keys to Remember in Times of War God is Omniscient This means God knows everything and this war is not a surprise to Him We can find evidence of this when we read in Matthew 24 …
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Jodi Reynosa's life didn't go as planned. She experienced multiple detours and struggles in her life—including finding a tumor in her brain. Episode Discussion Points Jodi compares her life to being in a car, ready to go and then then feeling like she is driving with the brakes on. Then, when she finally figures out how to go full speed a roadblock…
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Why do we sometimes walk through muddy patches in life? It slows us down and it's no fun. Here are 2 lessons I learned after a muddy hike which apply so well to life. Episode Discussion Points The story of hiking the Canyon Overlook trail in Kolob Canyon (part of Zion National Park) with my family 5 years ago. We happened to do this hike in January…
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Within a period of a few days Leisa’s husband was diagnosed with cancer, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and their daughter went to the hospital. In today’s episode she shares tips on how you get through heavy times with your sanity and even with joy. Episode Discussion Points Leisa has had many points in her life where it has both rained…
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Have you ever thought, “Something needs to change around here,” when looking at your family? I invited my friend Mike Richards on to share a insightful poem and we chat about how changing something in our families starts with one big step. Episode Discussion Points When Mike shared this poem at an author retreat a couple of years ago, it really imp…
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