A Cup of Gratitude

This week, I speak with Nichole J Suvar, a writer, speaker, and intentional living strategist who comes alongside overwhelmed women to introduce them to God’s design for mental wellness. Through her books, devotions, podcasts, and speaking, she helps women identify the sources of their anxiety and move from being chronically overwhelmed, rushing, and purposeless to grounded, focused, and full of...

This week, I speak with Gayl Wright, who, from her log home bordering the woods, writes from her heart about life and faith. In 2024, she and her husband, Steve, celebrated their 50th anniversary. Daily, they enjoy reading together from the Bible and other books. They have seven children (one of whom is with the Lord) and 14 grandchildren. Gayl loves exploring creativity through writing, art,...

This week I speak with Barbara Sparhawk who is a Master level Wellness Coach certified by the International Association of Wellness Professionals and The American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She supports moms challenged with chronic pain in getting to the root cause of and managing symptoms, so they can be joyfully present to raise happy, healthy families. Barbara lives in Pennsylvania...

This week, I speak with Brenda Covert, who is a children’s author and an editor for books ranging from picture books to MG, YA, and adult fiction and non-fiction. Her debut picture book, Meanwhile Back at the Manger, came out in November 2025 and shares the joy of Jesus’ birth through a creative retelling. Brenda has written more than 400 short stories for children, along with poems, scripts, and...

This week, I speak with Danyelle Toll, who is a devoted Christian wife and proud mother of three who finds her greatest joy in loving Jesus and pouring into others. Born and raised in the south, Danyelle carries her southern roots with pride, bringing warmth, grace, and a touch of charm to everything she does. A passionate servant leader, Danyelle is actively involved in both children’s ministry...

Christian Barr is a man of God from Upstate New York with a deep passion for faith, family, and honest, purpose-driven conversations. He is a devoted husband, stepfather, and podcaster who believes in living out his faith daily, both in private and in public. Through his work in podcasting and content creation, Christian creates space for real dialogue—conversations that challenge, encourage, and...

This week I speak with Andrea Brown, who is a wife, mother, aspiring author, the writer behind TheOneThing1, and the host of a podcast called Seed For The Soul. Yet, believes her most crucial position she’s been given is as a daughter of God, and it has become her passion and delight to share the transformative power of Jesus. A believer in Jesus for many years. She struggled in the faith because...

This week, I speak with Mary Rooney Armand, a faith-based author and speaker who inspires others to deepen their relationship with Christ. She is the creator of the popular blog ButterflyLiving and the author of Uniquely Made: Understanding and Embracing Your Identity in Christ, as well as the creator, along with 33 contributing authors, of Life-Changing Stories. We look at her childhood up to...

This week, I speak with Mitch Matthews, who is the creator of the DREAM THINK DO podcast. He’s also a success coach, speaker and serial entrepreneur. His DREAM THINK DO podcast helps people to dream bigger, think better, and do more of what they were created to do. It’s been rated #1 by the Huffington Post and is in top 1% of all podcasts. Plus, as a speaker and elite success coach, he’s spent the...

This week, I am speaking with Paula Romand, who holds a BA in English from Bryan College, Dayton, TN, and an MA in English from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO. Paula is a Christian author, speaker, and podcast guest. Her memoir Thriving in the Barren Place was released on July 1, 2025. Paula also blogs on her personal website www.paularomang.com. She lives in the Midwest...