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Living Grace

by Cheryl Brodersen

In this new series, Cheryl Brodersen interviews different women to discuss their lives, ministries, and testimonies of God's Living Grace.

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Episodes

  1. Struggling with Forgiveness?

    On this episode of “Living Grace,” guest Jill Bates shares her personal journey in understanding the power to forgive. Jill both challenges and encourages us to press through those hurts and remember that all things are truly possible with God. Jill presents advice, including a willingness to...

  2. Muslim, Jesus and the Great Commission

    Guest Jila Adel addresses the joy of the Lord, Muslim religion and the Great Commission on this episode of “Living Grace.” As Jila recalls in this episode from Hebrews 4:12, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of…

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  3. Adultery, Restoration and Dealing with Discontentment

    We’ve all experienced “Greener Grass Syndrome,” where we think something on the other side of our situation will make us happy. Guest Nancy Anderson shares her story of how her Christian marriage turned upside down when unhappiness turned to a willful affair. But as we read in John 8, Jesus acted...

  4. Does God Actually Hear Me?

    Praying and seeking God may sometimes appear pointless, quite honestly. Does God truly abide by His word in Matthew 7:7? Don’t miss this amazing testimony of guest Andreea Hogan’s marriage and family as God has proven He was listening to her prayers all along, time and again!

  5. Ministry in Your Backyard

    Some of us believe that “missions” work only happens in a far off location and in a different cultural context. Guest Kelly Bell reminds us that God can provide mission opportunities right where we are. Kelly tells of her experience with Calvary Murrieta’s outreach to victims of human…

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  6. The Psalty Story

    Enjoy this special edition of “Living Grace” as Debby Rettino, cofounder of Psalty’s Kids, shares what led to the creation of Psalty and reveals what audience she and her husband were secretly targeting. You will not want to miss it!

  7. An Unexpected Mission Field

    As we begin a new season of “Living Grace,” host Cheryl Brodersen invites guest Miray Jaksa to share about her unexpected mission field through parenting her lovely daughter with special needs. Although there are rough seasons, Miray shares about the beautiful moments of ministry, friendship and...

  8. Living Grace Season 7 Launch: Living in God’s Providence

    Welcome to a new season of “Living Grace”! We are excited to launch this season with guest Nancy DeMoss Wulgemuth. As Nancy articulates, God is writing your story. Be encouraged that not only does God write your story, but He will also RIGHT your story. He will guide you through the good and the...

  9. Living Grace: The Key to Women's Ministry

    How can we support each other as women? How do we reach and minister to women? Host Cheryl Brodersen breaks down different aspects of women’s ministry with guests Joy Welsh of Calvary Refuge and her daughter, Bethany Wilson. Joy and Bethany remind us the key that will not only encourage others…

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  10. Living Grace: Special Needs & Opportunities

    On this episode of “Living Grace” with host Cheryl Brodersen, guest Meka Buffington shares her experience raising a special needs child. Meka emphasizes the point that God is good through any circumstance and expounds on witnessing many divine opportunities through caring for her tenderhearted…

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  11. Living Grace: Renewed Day by Day

    What does it mean to be “renewed day by day”? From examining grief and loss to daily struggles with insecurity, social media and image, guest Cathe Laurie, married to Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship, and host Cheryl Brodersen discuss being renewed day by day through God’s grace and...

  12. Living Grace: Transition in Ministry Leadership

    Guest Inga-Lill Guzik discusses transitions in ministry leadership with host Cheryl Brodersen, as they both share similar experiences of the senior pastor’s wife role. No matter how extensive the ministry is or how much it is growing, our ministries belong to the Lord, and we must always remember...

  13. Living Grace: Journey for Joy

    Depression and mental illness may be considered a challenging topic for believers. Kay Warren joins host Cheryl Brodersen in this discussion about seeking God in the midst of a loved one's mental illness. Kay presents an open and raw exposition of her journey for joy and God’s goodness. If you…

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  14. Living Grace: Practicing Presence “Here, Now”

    Are we in the “here” and “now”? Are we embracing life moment by moment? Kate Merrick has just written a new book titled, “Here. Now: Unearthing Peace and Presence in an Overconnected World,” that is available now for purchase throughout all available platforms! Kate Merrick, married to Britt...

  15. Living Grace: Unity in My Church & Community

    What does unity in my local church look like on a practical level? What steps can I take toward unity as part of my local church and community? We are so happy to hear from host Cheryl Brodersen, with guests Vicki Bentley and Annie Stone, as they tackle this topic and share practical approaches…

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  16. Living Grace: What’s Your Gift?

    Welcome back to a new season of “Living Grace!” We pray that you will be blessed by stories, testimonies and encouragement from women who seek to live out grace every day! Do you ignore your God-given gifts? We can all go through the internal battles of insecurity, loss of identity and…

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  17. Living Grace: The Satisfying, Significant & Substantial Love of Christ

    Enjoy this episode of “Living Grace” as guest Sher Pai shares on how satisfying, significant and substantial a relationship with Jesus is. Through a simple friendship with her neighbor years ago, Sher met Jesus and never looked back. She realized very quickly how important and fulfilling it is to...

  18. Living Grace: What is a Woman’s Place in Ministry?

    On this special edition of “Living Grace,” host Cheryl Brodersen discusses the topic of women in ministry with guests Angie Emma and Laura Jackson. Can women minister in the church? What is the place of ministry for women? They each share thoughts in response to these questions and seek to point...

  19. Living Grace: Hold Onto God’s Promises

    Has God ever given you a promise, and yet it seems like it will never come to pass? Guest Raeleen Higgins discusses promises from the Lord on this episode of “Living Grace." She encourages us to hold fast to those promises through prayer and time in the Word, knowing that as we surrender to Him,...

  20. Living Grace: Are We Reluctant to Rest in the Lord?

    Enjoy this episode of “Living Grace” as guest Vicki Finley discusses reluctant leadership. Vicki explains how her relationship with the Lord was strained by fears, insecurities and lack of trust until her husband brought a puppy home one day. Through her experience of training and raising their...

  21. Living Grace: Stability in Our Faith in Jesus

    Often, as Christ followers, we fall into the belief that we must always have our lives together. Yet this is not so! On this episode of “Living Grace,” Michelle Taylor shares the experiences she has gone through as a believer and the struggles she has faced spiritually. Michelle & host Cheryl...

  22. Living Grace: The Reality of Choice

    On this episode of “Living Grace,” Amy Lefotu, daughter of Pastor Wayne Taylor, shares her testimony. Although she grew up in the best of circumstances with godly, loving parents and influence, she chose to follow her rebellious heart that ultimately led to same-sex relationships until she...

  23. Living Grace: Hannah Overton on Forgiveness & Growth in Her Ministry

    On this special edition of “Living Grace,” Hannah Overton returns and gives an update on the ministry that has grown from her testimony and experiences of being wrongly accused and sentenced to life in prison. From her grief and pain, Hannah has seen God’s amazing peace and forgiveness work…

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  24. Living Grace: Serving God in the Workforce

    On this episode of “Living Grace,” Nicole Williams provides insight toward Christian women who are raising families and simultaneously employed. Currently working as a flight attendant, Nicole unpacks and shares her experience, from God speaking to her through this job opportunity, to facing work...

  25. Living Grace: Using Our God-Given Gifts for His Glory

    Enjoy this new episode of Living Grace as Jayne Sylvester joins us and shares her heart for worship and music. Through her experiences, Jayne speaks on the need to remember how God has given each of us a priceless gift & calling to use for His glory. Jayne closes by performing an original song…

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  26. Living Grace: Understanding Relationships

    On this latest edition of "Living Grace," host Cheryl Brodersen talks with Sarah Bard, daughter of Dave and Nancy Sylvester of Calvary Chapel York. Through their discussion, Sarah provides lessons the Lord has shown her through relationships, whether in friendship, marriage, family and more, as...

  27. Living Grace: Choosing Rest in Your Thoughts

    We are excited to kick off a new season of “Living Grace” with Nancy Sylvester in the studio, sharing about gaining a fresh perspective from the Lord and choosing her thoughts wisely. Having been led by the Lord to minister in York, England, Nancy and her husband Dave’s life became a flourishing,...

  28. Living Grace S4E10: Praying for Our Children in Schools

    Enjoy this episode of “Living Grace” as guest Fern Nichols shares about the origin of Moms in Prayer, an organization of moms, grandmas, aunts etc. who gather in groups representing schools from across the US and abroad to pray. Fern shares the four principles used as a format from the Lord's...

  29. Living Grace S4E09: The Home Educator's Mission

    What does homeschool education and a heart for missions have in common? Guest Danielle Overholt shares how God led her to make the decision to homeschool her children, and how that foundation was used to open opportunities to share the gospel in another country. While there are many…

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  30. Living Grace S4E07: "One Step to Freedom"

    This is the age of comfort. This is also, ironically, the age of addiction, where it may not be drugs or alcohol, but food disorders or prescription drug addictions. Host Cheryl Brodersen interviews Cathy Rich who co-leads One Step to Freedom with her husband, Mark Rich. One Step to Freedom is a...

  31. Living Grace: S4E06: Being Used by God

    Do you feel useless in your position? Have you lost faith of God using you in ministry? Guest Theresa Howard talks about her experiences of God orchestrating unique connections that has opened many doors of full-time ministry. Theresa shares that she went from being a college student to traveling...

  32. Living Grace: S4E05: Raising Godly Children in a Perverse World

    Prayer is such a vital element to success and victory in a dark and perverse world. As the culture around us becomes more pervasive in its depravity, is it possible to raise godly children through this next generation? Host Cheryl Brodersen and guest Teri Neumann encourage other parents,...

  33. Living Grace S4 E04: The Prodigal Experience

    We have all experienced moments of being led astray from our walks with the Lord, but on this episode of "Living Grace," host Cheryl Brodersen discusses the prodigal experience with mother-daughter duo, Teri Camp and April O’Brien. April shares her testimony of being a prodigal and walking away...

  34. Living Grace: S4 E03: Forgotten Dreams

    God desires to fulfill dreams He has placed on your heart. Host Cheryl Brodersen talks with guest Romy Godding on how God miraculously called, led and fulfilled a calling and dream in Romy’s heart. After receiving the Lord, Romy felt a strong desire to be in ministry and serve as a missionary in...

  35. Living Grace: S4 E02: An Unexpected Open Door

    Host Cheryl Brodersen talks with Terri Fischer, who shares how even through a path of suffering, God will open doors that no one can shut. Trials are certainly not planned, but God is faithful to guide us through the often loneliness and pain we feel in trials, especially when it is relational....

  36. Living Grace: S4 E01: The Birth of Calvary Chapel

    We are excited for season four of Living Grace as host Cheryl Brodersen discusses the inception of Calvary Chapel with guests Terri and Sharon Fischer. Sharon has written a book titled, I Remember: The Birth of Calvary Chapel, and the ladies recount the events and stirrings from the Holy Spirit...

  37. Living Grace S3 E7: Choosing Trust in Trials

    On this episode of Living Grace, we hear from missionary Celeste Yolcom, who has served in Eastern Europe for over 20 years. Celeste's life has been an example of surrender and trust in the Lord. God established her in a ministry to young girls in Siberia and Russia, orchestrated events to meet…

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  38. Living Grace S3 E6: Addressing Homosexuality & Gender Identity

    On this episode of Living Grace, Cheryl Brodersen discusses homosexual and transgender behaviors with founder of Coming Out Again ministries, Kris Olsen. This is a very present issue in the world today, as so many struggle with gender identity and seek to find their purpose or fulfillment in any...

  39. Living Grace S3 E5: Support for Those with Special Needs Children

    On this episode of "Living Grace," Jeanne Willette shares with Cheryl Brodersen about a new ministry called Limitless. This ministry has been created for families with special needs children. Parents oftentimes feel so overwhelmed and alone, since it is hard for people to understand the situation...

  40. Living Grace S3 E4: The Impact of a Mom's Prayer

    On this episode of Living Grace, Cheryl Brodersen is joined by mom and daughter duo, Stacy and Megan Callender. Both Stacy and Megan discuss how the passion for Jesus has remained from generation to generation. The key is prayer! Simply by displaying a love for the Lord through reading His Word…

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  41. Living Grace S3 E3: Reaching Sex Trafficking Victims

    On this episode of Living Grace, Cheryl Brodersen interviews Shannon Forsythe who started a ministry with her husband called Run 2 Rescue. This is a powerful ministry of reaching young girls stuck in sex trafficking to provide a way out of the lifestyle. Shannon shares stories that prove the…

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  42. Living Grace S3 E2: The Unseen Trial

    On this episode of Living Grace, Cheryl Brodersen interviews the lovely Molly Kelley, who has taught high school English, conducted a Bible class for high school girls and speaks at women's ministry events and conferences. Molly has known her share of challenges and trials as she has battled an...

  43. Living Grace S3 E1: "Use Me!" Versus "Why Me?"

    We are so excited to kick off season three of Living Grace! Enjoy this episode as Cheryl Brodersen interviews Celeste Bowers, author of If There's a Mailbox in Heaven. Celeste shares the powerful story of her daughter, Christina, as she was an absolute joy and lover of Jesus. Christina was...

  44. Living Grace S2 E10: The Depth of God's Love

    Enjoy this episode of Living Grace as host Cheryl Brodersen interviews Cathy Taylor, wife of Pastor Wayne Taylor of Calvary Fellowship. Cathy shares about coming to a point of despair in a trial she has faced, and how tempted she was to doubt God's love. Yet God so faithfully reassured Cathy of…

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  45. Living Grace S2 E09: Trusting God in the Process

    On this episode of Living Grace, host Cheryl Brodersen discusses with speaker, pastor's wife & author, Joanna Weaver, on her experiences as a writer, how God called her to write, and how He has used these experiences as a platform in her life to grow deeper in love with Him. Through life's ups…

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  46. Living Grace S2 E8: From Pain to Laughter

    On this episode of Living Grace, Kate Merrick, was able to sit with host Cheryl Brodersen and discuss her new book, And Still She Laughs: Defiant Joy in the Depths of Suffering. Kate opens up about the process of writing her new book after years of silence due to the loss of her daughter from...

  47. Living Grace S2 E7: Can Good Come From A Prison Cell?

    We are so excited to have Hannah Overton back for another episode on Living Grace as she shares further of being falsely accused, sentenced to prison and set free. Her story, however, only begins there, as Hannah also shares many stories of God using her and the many opportunities she has had…

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  48. Living Grace S2 E6: Overcoming Abuse & Addiciton

    Do you doubt the power of God? Andrea Cullen shares about Remedy, the discipleship program that focuses on supporting and discipling women coming from abusive situations or addictions. Having dealt with abuse and addiction herself, Andrea's ability to both relate to the ladies and speak the Word…

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  49. Living Grace S2 E5: Out of Brokenness & Into The Mission Field

    Celeste Yohai remembers sitting at work as a young adult, feeling depressed and hopeless. She recalls there were Christians that worked alongside her during that time and specifically remembers one Christian that was so kind to her. It was the kindness of the Lord through this believer that drew...

  50. Living Grace S2 E4: How Christ Heals

    It is amazing how plans can change so quickly. From being a 21-year-old, married to whom she thought would be forever, to being served divorce papers seven years later. Amber Adams shares her testimony of Romans 8:28 where God took her plans that had gone awry and turned them into something...

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In this new series, Cheryl Brodersen interviews different women to discuss their lives, ministries, and testimonies of God's Living Grace.

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Cheryl Brodersen

Produced by Calvary Chapel

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