How to See God in Your Story | Interview with Laurie Polich Short
Have you ever looked back and questioned where was God during the hard or painful moments? Are you at the point in life where you’re looking for meaning in the things that you’ve gone through? In this episode, Barb is joined by speaker and author Laurie Polich Short...
When Fear Makes You Want to Control Everything (Surrender Principle #5)
Happy Monday friends! We’re in a series titled “The Surrendered Life,” and if you’ve just joined us, this series equips you to let go of whatever you can’t control so you can experience God’s peace. I love hearing from Happy Monday readers because your notes...
God, I’m Tired of Dieting | Interview with Brandice Lardner
Have you ever felt stuck on the diet roller coaster, bouncing between restriction, failure, and shame? In this episode, Barb is joined by personal trainer and nutrition coach Brandice Lardner, founder of Grace Filled Plate, to talk about food freedom, faith-based...
Stop Rushing Ahead of God! (Surrender Principle #4)
Happy Monday, friends! Welcome to my new Happy Monday friends from my final Spring Aspire tour weekend. Our team loved meeting those of you who attended Aspire Events in Temperance, MI, Richmond, IN, and Jackson, OH! We pray that your hearts and minds are still full...
Bad-Day-Turn-Around Prayer (Surrender Principle #3)
Hi Friends! It’s the third week of our series, “The Surrendered Life.” Last week, I received this powerful email from Chrystal about Surrender Principle #2, which is: I can choose to live by faith, rather than rush to follow my feelings. She gave me...
Holding on to Hope in a Heavy World | Episode with Shannan Martin
Most of our days are lived in the in-between; ordinary hours filled with small griefs, flickers of joy, quiet disappointments, and unexpected beauty. In this heartfelt conversation, Barb sits down with bestselling author Shannan Martin to talk about her newest book,...
Keep Big Feelings from Making a Big Mess (Surrender Principle #2)
Hi Friends! Welcome back to our Happy Monday series, The Surrendered Life.” If you missed last week’s kick-off on Surrender Principle #1, you can read it here. This week, we’re moving on to Surrender Principle #2: I choose to live by faith, not rush to follow my...
You Were Never Meant to Hold It All Together (Surrender Principle #1)
Happy Monday, friends, Welcome to our Happy Monday series called “The Surrendered Life.” If you’ve been overwhelmed by situations or circumstances that are out of your control, I’m praying this series equips you to experience more of the...
Searching for God in Seasons of Silence | Interview with Dominique Young
Sometimes it feels like God is silent, leaving us unsure of where to turn or how to keep going. In this episode, Barb speaks with Dominique Young, author of God, Where Are You? and founder of Faith Mamas, as she shares her own journey through grief, doubt, and...
The Surrendered Life!
Happy Monday, friends, It’s the day after Easter. For many of us, Resurrection Sunday stirred our hearts with gratitude for what Jesus has done for us. You’re not alone if you sensed spiritual renewal and a desire to renew your commitment to God. And...

