Episodes
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What Spiritual Warfare is NOT: Recognizing the Battle
As the busy fall season begins, Diane encourages us to remain steadfast in the Lord, even when life feels overwhelming. In this episode of Coffee Chats with Diane Nix, Diane welcomes her friend Leighann McCoy for a conversation titled “What Spiritual Warfare Is Not: Recognizing the Battle.”...
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What is Spiritual Warfare? Standing Firm in Christ
In this episode of Contagious Joy 4 Him, Diane shares encouragement for staying steadfast in the busy fall season and keeping our hearts anchored in God through the busyness of everyday life. In a special conversation with guest Leighann McCoy, they explore the topic of spiritual warfare,...
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What Are You Thinking? Mental Health & God's Word
As the busy season of fall begins, Diane reminds us what it means to remain steadfast when life starts moving a little faster. In this episode, she asks a simple but important question: “What are you thinking?” Our thoughts have a powerful impact on how we experience the busy seasons of life, and...
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Steadfast: Anchored in His Presence
Steadfast: Anchored in His Presence As the busy season of fall begins, Diane reminds us that steadfastness isn’t about always feeling strong, having everything together, or being able to handle life on our own. It’s about staying anchored in God’s presence, especially when our schedules are full,...
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Steadfast: Create in Me a Clean Heart
Steadfast: Create in Me a Clean Heart Fall is here, and with it comes a new season of busy schedules, ministry responsibilities, family commitments, and full calendars. In this episode, Diane Nix encourages us to slow down and ask God to examine our hearts before we rush into everything this…
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Biblical Hospitality, Part seven: Recapping on All Things Hospitality
Biblical Hospitality: A Summer Series Recap | Part One In this episode of Coffee Chats with Diane Nix, Diane kicks off a summer series on Biblical Hospitality with a special guest, Dianne Dougharty. In this first episode, they take a look back at the previous conversations in the series…
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Biblical Hospitality Part six: Make Room for Fun, Laughter, and Connection
In this episode of Coffee Chats with Diane, Diane continues our summer series on Biblical Hospitality with Part One: “Make It Fun!” Joined by guest Dianne Dougharty, Diane talks about how hospitality doesn’t have to feel stressful, complicated, or perfect—it can simply be fun! Together, they…
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Biblical Hospitality, Part five: Ideas to Plan Ahead so You can be Present
In this episode of Coffee Chats with Diane, Diane kicks off the summer series on Biblical Hospitality with guest Dianne Dougharty for Part One: Ideas to Plan Ahead So You Can Be Present. Together, they talk about practical ways to prepare ahead of time so that hospitality doesn’t become...
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Biblical Hospitality, Part four: 7 Ways to Keep it Simple
Biblical Hospitality: 7 Ways to Keep It Simple | Part One What if biblical hospitality doesn’t have to be complicated? In this first part of our summer series on Biblical Hospitality, Diane Nix sits down with Dianne Dougharty to talk about 7 ways to keep hospitality simple. Together, they unpack...
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Biblical Hospitality, Part three: Plan Ahead!
Biblical Hospitality: Planning Ahead (Part 1) In this week's episode of Coffee Chats with Diane Nix, Diane continues our special summer series on Biblical Hospitality with guest Dianne Dougharty. In Part 2, Planning Ahead, they share practical, biblical wisdom for preparing your heart and home...
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Biblical Hospitality, Part Two: Expectations and Realities
Biblical Hospitality: What the Bible Says (Part 1) In this week's episode of Coffee Chats with Diane Nix, Diane kicks off our special summer series on Biblical Hospitality with guest Dianne Dougharty. In Part 1, What the Bible Says, they unpack the biblical meaning of hospitality and discuss how...
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Biblical Hospitality, Part One: What the Bible Says
Biblical Hospitality: What the Bible Says (Part 1) In this week's episode of Coffee Chats with Diane Nix, Diane begins our special summer series on Biblical Hospitality with guest Dianne Dougharty. In Part 1, What the Bible Says, they explore the biblical foundation of hospitality, looking at…
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Undistracted Devotion: Choosing Christ Over the Noise
In this week's episode of Coffee Chats with Diane Nix, Diane shares a heartfelt reminder that while ministry is filled with opportunities to serve, it is also filled with distractions that can quietly pull us away from what matters most—our relationship with Jesus. Join Diane as she explores…
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Hope on the Frontlines: Kristy Graham on Faith, Family & Serving Without Burnout
Diane Nix talks with Kristy Graham, host of On the Ground and part of the Samaritan’s Purse family, about living faithfully on the frontlines—where suffering is real and hope is stronger. Kristy shares practices that keep her rooted in Scripture, how she protects family life in a visible calling,...
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A Snow Globe, a Shoebox, and a Life Changed Forever: Isabella McMillan's Journey - Part 2
In this heartfelt continuation, Diane Nix sits down with Isabella McMillan to uncover the powerful conclusion of her story. From growing up in a small Romanian town under the shadow of communism to discovering the transformative power of prayer, Isabella shares how a single shoebox changed her...
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Isabella’s Story: From a Hidden Bible to a Shoebox of Love - Part One
Five years ago, I embarked on a journey to Lima, Peru, delivering Christmas shoeboxes that forever changed my life. Today, I invite you into my living room for a heartfelt coffee conversation with a special guest, Isabella. Raised in communist Romania with Hungarian roots, Isabella’s childhood…
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Lynda Casto with Operation Christmas Child
This episode is an interview with Lynda Castro from the Women's Expo 2024 in Indianapolis.
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Ministry and Marriage: How To Pray For Your Man
In this episode of "Coffee Chats," Diane Nix shares candid insights on the unique challenges faced by pastoral couples. Reflecting on her journey, Diane opens up about navigating ministry life, particularly when her family initially rejected her choice to marry a pastor. She discusses the weight…
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When You Lose It All with Diane Nix
In this emotional and deeply personal episode, host Diane shares a powerful testimony of loss, survival, and faith—both her own and that of her family. Reflecting on the devastating aftermath of a hurricane, Diane recounts the moment she realized the storm was heading straight for them, leading…
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Microscope vs. Magnifying Glass with the Soul Sistas
Welcome back to *Coffee Chats with Diane Nix*! In this special episode, Diane, Lacey, and Allison dive into the unique challenges of raising PKs (Preacher's Kids) and the difference between looking at life through a microscope versus a magnifying glass. After a brief hiatus, we're kicking off a…
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Contagious Joy Plus Christmas Special | Soul Sistas Free Episode | Guns and Christmas Lights
This Christmas, Diane wanted to give her audience a sneak peek into her exclusive Contagious Joy Plus content by giving away a free episode from one of her podcasts, Soul Sistas. This podcast is a light-hearted journey following three pastors' wives who share their funny stories about being in…
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How To Thrive with Christine Hoover
Mrs. Diane meets with an author that she has admired from afar, Christine Hoover, to talk about her new book "Thrive." This is a great resource for ministry wives and they talk about what to expect from the book.
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Racial Unity with Adrianna Anderson
Diane has a conversation with a good friend, Adrianna Anderson, about the effect that Rowe vs. Wade overturning will have on our country and the need for racial unity. Grab your favorite cup of coffee or beverage and listen in for this episode of Coffee Chats.
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Growing up a PK with Jennifer Rothschild
Jennifer Rothschild is our special guest for today's episode. She tells the stories of what it was like for her growing up as a "Preacher's Kid" and how that even affected her life in the ministry as an adult. Grab your favorite cup of coffee or beverage and join us for this new episode of Coffee...
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She Loves Out Loud with Christi Haag
Mrs. Diane meets with one of her long-time friends, Christi Haag, to talk about how prayer is more important now, during this time than ever. Across six continents of the world On November 5, 2022, She Loves Out Loud Global is “gathering the women of the world” to say, “We are with you.” We will...
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Lament, Mourn, Grieve and Repent - Deconstructing the SBC Sexual Abuse Report with Leighann McCoy
As we're approaching the SBC Annual Meeting, reports have been released about sexual misconduct within the leadership of the SBC. This episode is Diane and Leighann's official response to what has been reported and their prayer for repentance.
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When A Mother Hurts with Diane Nix
As we're approaching Mother's Day, Diane felt led by the Lord to reach out to those women who are hurting for their children and others who are believing God for children. In this episode, we hope that you will find comfort in whatever stage of life that you're in. Grab your favorite cup and…
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Hope During Pain with Diane Nix
While hosting a Refresh Retreat in South Carolina, Diane takes time to record a quick podcast because she was reflecting on the importance of having Hope During Pain. Grab your favorite drink or a cup of coffee and listen in to this episode, "Hope During Pain."
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Strong and Courageous with Diane Nix
In light of the recent Ukrainian conflict, Diane decides to do a fireside chat about the importance of ministry wives being Strong and Courageous during these tough times.
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Helping Our Sisters In The Ukraine with Amy Pannell and Merritt Johnston
In this episode of Coffee Chats, Diane meets with two women who are heavily involved with supplying aid to the Ukrainian people while they fight for their sovereignty. Amy and Merritt talk through the struggles the Ukrainian people are facing and how us Christians from around the world can…
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I Wouldn't Have Done It This Way with Diane Nix
In this Christmas episode of Coffee Chats, Diane talks about how we as humans would do things differently than the Father if we were given the same opportunities to choose what He had chosen. During this season of giving, we are reminded that God is the greatest giver of gifts and His mercy is...
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Secrets Savored with Dianne Dougharty
In this episode of Coffee Chats, Diane has a deep conversation with her friend Dianne Dougharty about the trials she went through with the loss of her husband and how she's used that experience to help her minister young women around the country. You will be encouraged and inspired to keep on…
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Listening for the Whisper of God When You are Weary
There is a time in every ministry wive's life where it seems like you can't hear God's voice. Maybe it's the noise of busyness that ministry life can bring with it or the stress of supporting an entire family while supporting an entire church family. In any case, everyone is going to go through...
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When Your Landscape Changes with Diane Nix
Every woman goes through that moment in her life where things change. In some instances, it happens over time and in others, it happens instantly. The biggest question one may ask is "What do I do?" In this episode of Coffee Chats, Diane goes through several moments where the Landscape changed in...
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5 Smooth Stones | Episode 7 | The Finale
This is the final part of 5 Smooth Stones entitled "The Finale."
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5 Smooth Stones | Episode 6 | The Stone of Intimacy with God
This is Part 6 of 5 Smooth Stones entitled "The Stone of Intimacy with God."
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5 Smooth Stones | Episode 5 | The Stone of Faith
This is Part 5 of 5 Smooth Stones entitled "The Stone of Faith."
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5 Smooth Stones | Episode 4 | The Stone of Perseverance
This is Part 4 of 5 Smooth Stones entitled "The Stone of Perseverance."
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5 Smooth Stones | Episode 3 | The Stone of Confidence
This is Part 3 of 5 Smooth Stones entitled "The Stone of Confidence."
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5 Smooth Stones | Episode 2 | The Stone of Contentment
This is Part 2 of 5 Smooth Stones entitled "The Stone of Contentment."
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5 Smooth Stones | Episode 1 | I am a Woman of God and I Got 5 Smooth Stones
For the next several weeks, Diane has teamed up with Leighann McCoy and Jacque Garner to discuss spiritual warfare and the weapons we have to fight it. Our hope and prayer is that you will join us. The battle is real. But we have some weapons we can use to fight! So armor up (Ephesians 6:10-20)!…
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Rhythm of Rest with Rhonda Kelley
In this episode of Coffee Chats, Diane meets up with a good friend, Rhonda Kelley, who knows a lot about the importance of rest during ministry. Rhonda is a natural go-getter who learned how to discipline her life in a way that allowed her to pursue her dreams for ministry while balancing family...
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From Barrenness to Fruitfulness with Diane Nix
In this episode of Coffee Chats, Diane opens up about some of the early struggles she faced while trying to have children. She details what she decided to do when the doctors told her that she was incapable of having children. Would she decide to accept the doctor's report or keep believing that...
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Raising a Godly Family with Mary Cox
In this episode of Coffee Chats, Diane reaches out to her good friend, Mary Cox, to talk about how her marriage began and what it takes to trust God to keep your marriage thriving while raising Godly children. Grab your favorite mug, fill it with something hot and get ready for an inspiring story...
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After Hardships: Restoration and Hope is a Reality with Lenora Grayson
In this episode of Coffee Chats, Diane has a raw conversation with a close friend, Lenora Grayson, about the hardships that life and marriage bring especially when you are forced with the decision to forgive your significant other. Grab your favorite mug, fill it with something hot and get ready...
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Mother's Day Special with Diane Nix
Diane decided to take time out of her busy schedule today and encourage ladies to gain a fresh perspective on the goodness of God in the midst of whatever situation they're facing headed toward Mother's Day Weekend.
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Ministry + Marriage = Ministry Pt. 2 with Kim Hardy
Marriage alone is hard enough as it is. So is the ministry. What would you do if you had to do both together at the same time? Kim Hardy guests this episode of Coffee Chats to tell her story of how she came into Marriage and Ministry and didn't ask God to do both of them together. Grab a cup of...
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Ministry + Marriage = Ministry Pt.1 with Kim Hardy
Marriage alone is hard enough as it is. So is the ministry. What would you do if you had to do both together at the same time? Kim Hardy guests this episode of Coffee Chats to tell her story of how she came into Marriage and Ministry and didn't ask God to do both of them together. Grab a cup of...
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What is Passover to the Modern Christian? with Susie Hawkins
Susie Hawkins lives in Dallas and has been actively involved in ministry as a pastor's wife, teacher and volunteer. A noted author, Susie holds a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership and a Master of Arts in Theology from Criswell College. Her writing appears on the Engage blog at Bible.org....
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Marriage in the Midst of Ministry with Ryan and Ashlie Cook
Diane sits down with some close friends, Ryan and Ashlie Cook, to ask them about the hurdles of marriage that they have faced in their 18 years together.
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