Feathers Podcast

After her husband’s terminal diagnosis of brain cancer, Jess found herself as a widow and mother to 4 young children, including one with profound special needs. Jess shares how God provided a connection to a man who had recently lost his wife to the same diagnosis and was also raising young children alone. Jess, her husband Ryan, and their 8 children have been featured on the Today Show and continue to share their journey online.  Jess Ronne is author of the memoir, Sunlight Burning at Midnight and founder of The Lucas Project, a nonprofit providing respite care for families.

[Read more…] about Feathers Season 10 Episode 7 with Jess Ronne: Heartbreak and Healing

After losing her mom and sister to cancer, Niki Hardy found out she was diagnosed with rectal cancer. Filled with doubts, she wondered if the heat-seeking missile of death had locked in on her. She met a group of folks called cancer thrivers, instead of cancer survivors which sent her on a journey learning how to thrive instead of just survive no matter what comes your way.

[Read more…] about Feathers Season 10 Episode 5 with Niki Hardy: Cancer, Loss, Trust and Abundance

Emily Wierenga is the founder of The Lulu Tree, a non-profit dedicated to supporting mothers and children in countries across Africa. In this episode, Emily shares the beginnings of The Lulu Tree and her eyewitness account of a miracle that occurred during an outreach event to expecting mothers.

[Read more…] about Feathers Season 10 Episode 4 with Emily Wierenga: A Mama Kit Miracle

Ruth Chou Simons is the artist behind the online shop GraceLaced. She discusses how GraceLaced came to be, her role as a mom to 6 boys, and thoughts from her latest book Beholding and Becoming.

[Read more…] about Feathers Season 10 Episode 3 with Ruth Chou Simons: Parenting, Creative Work, Beholding and Becoming

Katherine shares the story of her being diagnosed as a quadriplegic and miraculously recovering much of her mobility.

[Read more…] about Feathers Season 9 Episode 16 with Katherine Clark: Of Trauma, Miracles, and Hope

Bethany Tran shares her story of leaving corporate America to start The Root Collective to help women escape the cycle of poverty.

[Read more…] about Feathers Season 9 Episode 15 with Bethany Tran: Being the One

Dr. Edie Wadsworth shares her story of reimagining her past and seeing God’s gifts through times of suffering.

[Read more…] about Feathers Season 9 Episode 14 with Dr. Edie Wadsworth: Trauma, Treasures, and Healing

Kristy Cambron shares her journey leaving corporate life to do full-time ministry. She shares the Bible study tool verse mapping and how it has impacted her faith.

[Read more…] about Feathers Season 9 Episode 13 with Kristy Cambron: Leaving Corporate Life and Verse Mapping