Episode Archives

In honor of Beth’s upcoming birthday, Beth invites her long-time mentor and friend, Lynn Ortel. Lynn has a beautiful way of always encouraging, always building other up and ALWAYS bringing every conversation back to the glorious love of our Savior and friend Jesus Christ. Every moment of this conversation was so special that we are giving you the complete uncut version. Lynn is and has been a mentor to Beth for over 27 years. Their friendship has been an incredible blessing bringing encourageme...

April is Abuse Awareness Month so Beth and Kim sat down and had a powerful conversation with Sarah McDugal about modesty culture. This conversation is not for young ears and it may be triggering. It is however an important conversation that we hope men and women will listen to. Especially parents of both girls and boys alike. We think you will find this helpful! Sarah McDugal is an author, speaker, trainer, and Abuse Recovery Coach who works exclusively with women wounded by toxic relationships...

In this episode Beth and Kim have a wonderful conversation with youth pastor Kevin Watson, aka Chai Guy, aka Cross Culture Christian. They talk about life, the pandemic, and thinking outside the normal lines of ministry and entering the TikTok world. Kevin Wilson, an associate pastor of the Oceanside Seventh-day Adventist Church in San Diego, California, became a TikTok viral sensation this summer for making authentic chai, and delightfully encouraging others to attempt his recipe. Show notes:...

In this episode Beth and Kim have a wonderful conversation with Dr. Heather Thompson Day about life, love and her new book, It’s Not Your Turn: What to Do While You’re Waiting for Your Breakthrough. Dr. Heather Thompson Day is speaker and contributor for Religion News Service, Newsweek and the Barna Group. She is also an Associate Professor of Communication at Colorado Christian University. She is passionate about supporting women, and runs an online community called I’m That Wife which has n...

Elizabeth Pule was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. She’s had the privilege of pastoring in the Ontario Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church as pastor & chaplain for the last 16 years. Since 2017 Liz and her husband Orlando were elected to serve as Family/Men/Women/Singles Ministry directors. Liz strongly believes in the power of love without strings attached and overwhelming people with compassion and grace as they get to know Jesus. Liz and her husband are blessed with three ene...

Erica sits down for a second conversation to discuss the Gorgeous2God Ministry, and the importance of having difficult real conversations with our girls. This is a must listen for parents of girls or all ages. Erica Jones currently serves as the Assistant Director of Women’s Ministries for the North American Division. She received her undergraduate degree in English from Southern Adventist University, after which she accepted a position in the General Conference Youth Department as an editorial...

Erica Jones currently serves as the Assistant Director of Women’s Ministries for the North American Division. She received her undergraduate degree in English from Southern Adventist University, after which she accepted a position in the General Conference Youth Department as an editorial assistant where she managed the One Year in Mission initiative. Her primary ministry is working with teen girls and developing resources that address the real issues they face. She also dedicates time to the c...

Beth and Kim sit down as they start a new year and a Season Two to discuss what it means to be a “Godly Woman” and are also joined with the guest from Season One. Season One Guests in order of appearance in this episode: Joanne Langevin, Tammy Vaughan, Mary Beth Hagan, Halcyon MacKnight, Carolyn Kendall, Courtnie Hodgins, Dr Rachel William Smith, Sarah Hill, Anna Grissom, Dr. Lucretia Berry, Cassie Williams, Erica Jones, Phyllis Lytle Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Send us an email: joy@...

Beth and Kim sit down with Courtnie and celebrate Christmas by sharing all that is beautiful. Merry Christmas! Courtnie Hodgins was born, raised and lives near Charlotte, NC. She’s married to Ryan and has three girls ages 6-10. She enjoys cooking, working out (so she can eat, haha), spending time with friends and family, and in true introvert fashion, she loves her quiet down time! She loves to learn more about the character of God, and longs to be more like Him. Follow us on Facebook and Inst...

Kim and Beth sit down and talk about the weeds of Christmas. We all have things in our lives that make this time difficult and finding ways to navigate the weeds and still have joy is so important. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Send us an email: joy@carolinasda.org

Beth and Kim have a great time talking about all the things that bring such joy at Christmas. Perhaps more than ever it feels like this Christmas we need JOY!!!! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Send us an email: joy@carolinasda.org

Beth and Kim sit down with the ever popular Courtnie Hodgins, and Carolyn Kendall to have a fun conversation about all things thanksgiving. They share traditions, talk about food (of course) and just experience all the joys of talking about Thanksgiving. Courtnie Hodgins was born, raised and lives near Charlotte, NC. She’s married to Ryan and has three girls ages 6-10. She enjoys cooking, working out (so she can eat, haha), spending time with friends and family, and in true introvert fashion, s...

Mary Beth shares her story of God leading as her family makes the choice to foster children and adoption. Mary Beth Hagan is an elementary school teacher and a mother of four. She has two grown children- Marissa and Mitchell, and two adopted children, David (12) and John (10). She loves living in the mountains of North Carolina where her family enjoys hiking, biking, and traveling. Mary Beth is passionate about children and young adults of all ages feeling valued and encouraged to reach their f...

Beth and Kim sit down to talk with their friend Tammy Vaughn to have a real honest conversation. Tammy is the proud wife (of 33 years) to Bob Vaughan, mother of Matt and Luke, graduate of Mount Pisgah Academy near Asheville, NC (go ’83), daughter of God, and 3-year breast cancer survivor. Raised in Asheville from seventh grade through college, all she wanted was to get back to the mountains. She and her family were able to do this in 2007, just in time for their boys to attend her same academy....

A long long time ago, before Covid-19 when life was as it once was, Beth and Kim sat down to discuss the ever important topic of balance. We all struggle with all the demands of life, often finding ourselves overwhelmed and torn in different ways. Is it possible to have balance, or should balance really even be the goal? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Send us an email: joy@carolinasda.org

This week Beth and Kim talk with their friend Phyllis Lytle about her ever deepening "Walk with Jesus." Phyllis Lytle is a wife, mother of 6, grandmother of 16, great grandmother of 7. Approaching her 79th birthday, Phyllis's walk with God began in her mid 40s. She is a prayer warrior and a woman of God. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Send us an email: joy@carolinasda.org

It is not a surprise to us that parenting adult children has been one of our most requested topics from our listeners. Navigating this time can be a challenge but there are also so many joys! In this episode Beth and Kim have a wonderful conversation with Beth Anderson, a personal life coach, Volunteer Coordinator for Proverbs 31 Ministries, a wife, and a mother of three adult children, about the blessings and challenges of being a parent to our now adult children. For more Information about Pro...

Kim and Beth sit down with two amazing women, Laura for a fun conversation about the benefits of making health a priority in your life and Laura's journey to be the healthiest version of herself. Laura Aggabao is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for empowering women to gain control of their health and fall in love with self-care. She lives in the country with her military and fireman hubby with their 3 wild kiddos underfoot. She enjoys running, plant-based cooking, and tracking ...

Beth and Kim has the distinct privilege of sitting down with the very inspirational Dr. Rachel Williams-Smith. She is the author of Born Yesterday a book that had a huge impact on Beth personally. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss! Dr. Rachel Williams-Smith—or “Dr. Rachel”—is a master communicator and life lessons coach who loves to share her faith through laughter and tears and to encourage others to flourish. Drawing from her unique perspectives on life, she presents regularly for...

This week Beth and Kim sit down with All-American runner and Olympian Halycon MacKnight. Halcyon MacKnight is an Author, Speaker, Olympian, and was a good friend to her mom. She likes to call herself a pioneer of things that are great. She calls herself a catalyst for motivation, passion, humor, and energy. She works with people of all ages especially women who want to take charge of their lives to create the life they love. Believing in whom you are and using the tools and talents God has given...

Beth and Kim have the distinct privilege of sitting down and learning from Dr. Lucretia Berry, founder of Brownicity.comand author of 'What LIES Between Us Journal and Guide: Fostering First Steps Toward Racial Healing.' Dr. Berry is passionate about helping people overcome boundaries through spiritual and social consciousness. This is an important conversation and just the beginning of many more conversations to come. Resources: www.brownicity.com What LIES Between Us Journal & Guide: Fosterin...

In light of all that is going on in our world today, it seems that we have lost the art of being kind. Beth and Kim sit down with Courtnie Hodgins and talk about kindness and the importance of being kind! Courtnie Hodgins was born, raised and lives near Charlotte, NC. She’s married to Ryan and has three girls ages 6-10. She enjoys cooking, working out (so she can eat, haha), spending time with friends and family, and in true introvert fashion, she loves her quiet down time! She loves to learn m...

Beth and Kim sit down and have a fun conversation with Ryan Becker, a friend and colleague. Ryan, one of the most prolific podcasters in the Adventist Church talks about ministry, depression and his journey toward wholeness. Ryan Becker is a Seventh-day Adventist ministry leader currently residing in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, he first moved to Tennessee in 2011 to attend Southern Adventist University. While working on his theology degree, Ryan got involved in ...

Beth and Kim sit down with an amazing young woman, Cassie Williams, to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to the topic of food. Food is a touch subject for most, eliciting pressures and/or hatred. Cassie Williams is a registered nursing living in Tennessee with her husband Spenser. She is graduating soon with a nurse practitioner degree and hopes to work in an environment where she can teach her patients about the healing power of food! She is excited to see how God leads h...