Nourish Podcast With Kim Bakaev

For my 75th show, I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Wall Street Journal bestselling author and podcaster, Emily P. Freeman.  She has been a tremendous creative and spiritual influence on me, a mentor who has helped birth this very podcast. Emily's goal is to help "create space for our souls to breathe."  Through her podcast, "The Next Right Thing," and her upcoming book with the same name, she provides reassuring direction in a wise and soothing way for all who face decisions of every kind.   She's one of my favorite people and I know she'll quickly become one of yours.  Subscribe to her podcast, "The Next Right Thing" and get her book.  When you pre-order before April 2, she's got some fantastic special bonuses for you, including the audio version of the book and an online course! To get more of all things Emily go to www.emilypfreeman.com or on Instagram @emilypfreeman. To learn more about the book and to take the decision-making quiz, go to www.nextrightthingbook.com. And, finally, to learn about

What do you think of when you hear the words infidelity or adultery?  Most assume it's a man who was the perpetrator.  Many assume that it is a death sentence for a marriage (or death for the spouse if it ever happened to them!)  Most imagine that forgiveness and mercy would be impossible; trust and intimacy could never truly be restored.  Even Jesus said adultery was a legit pass to get out of a marriage, right?   On the show today, Shannon Geurin shares about how she walked through the pain of betrayal in her marriage eleven years ago, however, she was the offender.  She had believed the lie that she no longer wanted her husband and had found true love in another.  After confessing to her husband, her plan was to leave him and their girls for a life with elsewhere.  But, God... Today, Shannon and her husband John are living a fully restored marriage and love story as a result of grace, commitment, and a lot of hard work on both sides.  Shannon's mission is to help women rise up from the pain and brokenness

When Carrie first dated her husband Eric, she became an avid student of his character.  She wanted to know everything about him to determine whether he would be safe to entrust with her heart and future children.  In the same way, she has studied the character of Jesus, learning about his desire to protect and provide for us, his compassion and empathy towards humanity, and his great power.  All of these convinced her that he was truly trustworthy.   In her book, "The Compelling Heart of Christ" Carrie uses her lens of understanding the loving character of Jesus to better understand some significant stories in the Bible.  Today, she shares about how these characters have parallels in her own life and how this study of Jesus has deepened her trust in him. To connect with Carrie for her book or speaking engagements, go to: www.compellingheart.com Her instagram handle is @compellingheart  

Today, my friend Wilma Lormis shares her journey through an unwanted divorce, her decision to obey God and the restoration she received after the pain and devastation.  While living as missionaries in Madagascar, she discovered that her husband was living a secret life  that led to their return to the US and eventual separation and divorce. In the midst of all of that, she battled breast cancer.  But, her devotion to Jesus and trust in his provision got her through the greatest struggle of her life.  www.chuckwilmalormis.com

Part 2 of Joy Will Come, the story of a Christian teen's journey through unplanned pregnancy and her decision to place her child in a loving, adoptive home.  Last episode, Lindsay's mom, Scarlet Pepin shared about what she and her husband experienced as parents walking alongside their daughter in this unexpected circumstance.  Today, Lindsay candidly shares her story of fear, anguish, shame and reconnection with God in this inspiring episode.  Her book, written with her mom and daughter's adoptive mom, Bethany Pepin, released February 15 and is available at www.scarletpepin.com.   If you or someone you know has an unplanned pregnancy, please share this episode with them and connect them with Crisis Pregnancy Outreach.  Their number is 918-296-3377, day or night.  No one has to go through this alone!

"I'm pregnant" is not what Scarlet Pepin and her husband Brad expected to hear from their high school daughter at the breakfast table on a Saturday morning.  This gifted girl of theirs loved Jesus and had such hope and purpose for her future but all was seemingly wrecked at that moment. But God... In this episode, Scarlet shares the story of the journey she walked with her daughter Lindsay Ophus and sister-in-law Bethany Pepin as they brought beautiful Kinley Joy into the world.  Scarlet knew this story was not just for them but to bring hope to others facing shame and unexpected obstacles in their lives or the lives of their children.  Joy Will Come: Exchange Shame For Redemption releases February 15, 2019!!  This is a book that needs to be in the hands of everyone who has made a decision that has brought shame or disappointment or despair.  It is gripping and honest and testifies to the fact that God is faithful and loves us unconditionally.  He truly promises that joy WILL come.  The book is available on A

Elizabeth Inman is owner of Inman Financial, Inc and Federal Employee Benefits Coordinators.  She has a passion for people and coming alongside them to help them fulfill their dreams and secure their financial futures.  Today, she brings a wealth of information and advice to empower women in their finances.  You're going to want to grab a pen to take down all the notes she has to offer! To connect with Elizabeth for more information, you can find her at: http://federalemployeebenefitcoordinators.com  or call her at 918-396-5171 You can also find her on facebook. Some key ideas to Elizabeth talks about are social security maximization report, lifetime income, and color of money risk analysis.  

Tobey has always loved learning and knew she wanted to become a teacher since a very little girl.  No one could have been more excited to be enrolled in college than her.  She had just met the man of her dreams a few weeks earlier and was on her way to meet him for an early morning devotion when a life-altering event happened.  This beautiful, graceful woman has a story that most would consider impossible, but GOD!!!  If there is someone you know facing the death of a dream, make sure they listen to this episode because it just might be the spark of hope that they need to keep going. If you'd like to connect with Tobey, shoot me an email at kimbakaev@gmail.com and I'll get her in touch with you. Podcast sponsor: www.crosspointcoaching.com  

So many of us battle fear and insecurity in so many areas of our lives. If it's not flat-out fear, it may be avoiding things that are uncomfortable.  We often hide who we really are for fear of being rejected or misunderstood.  Then we feel like frauds because we don't reveal our true selves to the people around us.  My friend Lisa J. Goins tackles these things in her new book, Courageously Uncomfortable.  Having been in ministry for 25 years, raising four children, running successful businesses, she still struggled with major insecurities and fear.  In this honest book, Lisa shares her battles and how she is choosing to have courage in uncomfortable situations and discovering the awesome life God has for her.  Her journey will be a source of great nourishment for us all!   You can connect with Lisa at the following: www.lisajgoins.com www.surprisegiftco.com www.tulsafaith.com    

I've never been one to have a "word" for the year, but in January, I felt a whisper of the word "dream". Now that I'm looking back on 2018, I realize that I haven't done much dreaming. Frankly, I'm not even sure what that means or how to do it. Then, along came Heather Turner and this book, Dream Traders! My conversation with her in this podcast episode inspired me to give it another go for 2019, and I believe you'll be inspired by her as well.   Heather is the founder and owner of Anthem Road Academy School of Music and co-founder of Women Who Impact. To connect with her and learn more, go to www.dreamtradersbook.com   In this episode, Heather refers to the following resources:   Good to Great by Jim Collins The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins The Last Arrow by Erwin Raphael McManus

Kim Goodman received the worst news a mother can get three and a half years ago--the death of her firstborn son.  As the result of an overdose of marijuana edibles while on a trip to Colorado, Luke fatally shot himself in the head.  In today's episode, Kim shares candidly about her son's journey before this tragic day, how her faith carried her through her suffering, and how gratitude played a huge role in the healing of her heart.  She's written a book called "Grace in Grief" about her family's experience which releases this month!   To get more information about Kim and to purchase her book, go to: www.emergebooks.com or email her at graceingrief7@gmail.com

So often we can get overwhelmed with wanting to do "big"things for God and discouraged when we feel like we're bogged down in everyday life.  Well, Shannan Martin is here to turn that notion of "big" on its head.  True meaning in life is made up of living lives intertwined with the regular people in these everyday lives, as Jesus did.  This beautifully gifted writer will inspire you to look at your community in perhaps a different lens and leave you excited about looking out your front door today.  Her book, The Ministry of Ordinary Places, will challenge and inspire you in the best of ways.   Look for Shannan: on IG under @shannanwrites  on facebook under Shannan Martin www.shannanmartinwrites.com  

My friend Leah Marshall joins me on this episode to discuss how to appreciate art.  As a docent at an art museum, Leah knows how to help visitors of all ages engage with a painting by talking about basic elements of design, asking how it makes them feel, and thinking about what an artist is trying to communicate.  Art doesn't have to be mysterious or overwhelming!   In this episode we refer to several different paintings that you can look up if you'd like to follow along with us in the discussion. Rublev's "The Trinity" 15th century Picasso's "Guernica" 1937 Van Gogh's "The Starry Night" 1889 Cezanne's "The Basket of Apples" 1895 Vermeer's "The Milkmaid" 1658 Bollongier's "Floral Still Life" 1639 Jackson Pollack Show sponsor is Patty Gerstenberger at crosspointcoaching.com

My dear friend Trisha Keehn Jarvis shares on the podcast today about being a suicide survivor in hopes of giving listeners tools for helping others who might be struggling with suicide and encouragement for those struggling with suicidal thoughts.  God intervened in her life and she gained strength and healing through counsel and community.  She is an extraordinarily gifted communicator and exudes the love of Christ.   To connect further with Trisha, find her at www.trishakeehn.com. If you struggle with suicidal thoughts, please reach out!   The 24 hour suicide line is 1-800-273-8255 and chat is available at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ Ben and Noelle Kilgore's EP, "A Resting Place" releases Friday, Oct. 26. Join their release party that night at 8pm at Cornerstone Church at 47th and Lewis in Tulsa!

Jamila Jackson, founder of loved+blessed, understands firsthand how small bits of hope can make a significant impact on a life. After years of struggling with infertility, Jamila had a crisis of faith where she realized that she had become obsessed with motherhood. Once she gave this struggle to God, He, in turn, gave her the idea for “boxes of encouragement” that would help other women who are facing struggles, or who just need a reminder to slow down during a busy day.       www.lovedandblessed.com

Anna Pistor is author of the recently released book, Women's Gifts, Women's Roles: A Roadmap for Navigating the Debate Over Women in Ministry.  This is such an important work because the American church is divided on the roles that women are to play, and she presents the research in a layperson-friendly way.  

Dr. Lisa Hart is at pediatrician at Young People's Clinic in Tulsa, OK.  I invited Lisa to share about how to provide children with healthy physical, emotional and mental environments as well as talk about how she juggles her profession with family life and all her other interests.  Dr. Hart is a writer, poet, artist, and trombone player!  She's a wealth of not only information but inspiration.  Be nourished today!   You can find Dr. Hart at the Young People's Clinic for more information about her practice.

Noelle Kilgore is a worship leader, songwriter, business woman, wife, and mom to three gorgeous children.  Today she shares her painful journey of infertility and God's miraculous provision of adoption.  Though it was a hard and often disappointing road, God so clearly had a beautiful plan for her family.  Noelle and her husband Ben released a new song, "Grace, Grace" and a second song will drop Friday, Sept. 21.  The entire EP comes out later in September.  You can find her on instagram and facebook and their music on iTunes and Spotify under Ben and Noelle Kilgore.  

My guest today is singer, songwriter and author Plumb (Tiffany Lee).  In June, she released her new album Beautifully Broken (and it's so good!).  Her second book, Fight for Her, came out in August.  Both of these projects are connected in the themes of God using our brokenness, of God redeeming our hurts, and of the hope we have in Christ to make all things new.  In our conversation, she shares about how she got started in the music business, being a mom, and the themes in her book that address areas that all women deal with in their relationships with each other, spouses, and God.  For more information about all things Plumb, including upcoming concert dates and tickets, visit www.plumbmusic.net   Sponsor info: www.surprisegiftco.com  Use promo code "NOURISH" at checkout for 20% off! www.sheknewgathering.com Sept 21-22, 2018   

Today I have a fellow member of the TRUE Stories Ministries team, Susan Grice, as my guest.  As we have journeyed together in ministry over these past several years, I have seen Susan walk through some great challenges in her faith and some big "no's" from God.  As she has examined her life story and sat before the LORD, she has cultivated a sharp eye for God's grace in her and others' stories.  I know you'll be nourished by her honesty and authenticity.  You can catch her amazing daughter Ashley's podcast on episode 50.   www.truestoriesministries.com