Chasing Dragonflies

Hi friends, you’re in for a joyride today as you listen to my conversation with the incredible Bob Goff! Bob is a New York Times bestselling author many times over, the founder of the non-profit Love Does, accomplished speaker, podcaster, and a writing and speaking coach. But, none of these amazing accomplishments are why I invited Bob to be on the podcast. Bob is a husband, father, and grandfather with loads of wisdom to share about infusing strategic whimsy into our families for long lasting connection and memory-making. Buckle up and enjoy!https://www.bobgoff.comhttps://lovedoes.orghttps://www.oakscenter.com

Hi friends! I’m excited to share my conversation with Becky Brooks with you today. Becky is a teacher, frequent speaker, and author of the devotional book, Navigating Motherhood. She is a wife, and mom of 4 kids: 2 teenage daughters and 2 college sons.  I know you’ll be blessed to experience her wisdom and encouragement as she shares the importance of being anchored to who Jesus says we are as moms. Enjoy!Facebook: Becky Jeffery BrooksInstagram: beckyj_brooksNavigating Motherhood

Hello friends, I’m privileged to share with you a rich conversation with Kimberly Stuart. Kim is the author of 8 novels and 1 non-fiction work, a public speaker, podcaster, and writing coach with fellow author, Bob Goff. Her latest book, Star for Jesus (and Other Jobs I Quit), presents a fresh perspective on our desperate need for grace in every part of our lives. Kim is a wife and mother of 3 kids in different stages of the launching process. You’ll be blessed to enjoy her wit, wisdom, and encouragement to stay the course through the hard seasons of motherhood. https://www.kimberlystuart.com https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKimberlyStuart https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.stuart.writes/ https://www.oakscenter.com/oaks-workshops

Welcome, friends, to a story you won’t soon forget.  I’m thrilled to share my sweet friend, Tiffani Campbell with you.  Tiffani relocated with her family from her home state of Georgia to Texas just before the pandemic.  Listen as she shares the very thing each mother dreads, a routine pediatric checkup that revealed symptoms of a larger diagnosis.  Tiffani tells us how she handled the initial delays identified in her daughter and how she coped with the eventual diagnosis of autism.  This is an episode about the wonder and mystery of our God, and the importance of sharing what He has done in our lives and our families with others. 

Friends, I’m so excited to share this episode with you today.  My guest is Elizabeth Hostin.  She’s a “who’s who” of educators in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  Elizabeth has made education her life’s work and with over 40 years in the business, she has a wealth of knowledge to share.  She’s a wife, mother, and grandmother.  She has either taught and/or been a principal for each educational phase from elementary, intermediate, middle, high school and even college.  She loves Jesus and brings wisdom, empowerment, and purpose to every room she enters.  You’ll be blessed to hear her share what pulled her into the field of education and what to “major in” for each stage of development.  Elizabeth gives us practical tips on embracing the gifts of the child you are raising and how to fight some of the destructive cultural norms today’s families are facing. 

Welcome, friends, to Part 2 of my conversation with Sue Scheele.  Have you ever been touched by the strength, fortitude, and faith of a stranger?  Have you been inspired to live life bolder and richer after a brief encounter with another who briefly passed through your life?  In this episode, Sue shares the blessing she received after a few interactions with a very special bride whom she served, and how she was able to use the lessons she learned when facing her own personal health crisis as a mom of 2 tiny humans.  Be ready to laugh as Sue gives us the inside scoop on dealing with the challenges of “bride-zillas.”  Check out Sue’s website:   www.avasbridalcouture.com  Sue can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube by searching her handle “avasbridalcouture.” 

Welcome to the very first episode of the Chasing Dragonflies podcast!  Friends, this is not a podcast about insects.  Instead, the title comes from the word picture of observing my 2 Labrador Retrievers chasing dragonflies in my Texas backyard in the middle of the summer heat.  These dogs grunt, groan, whine, and dance.  They run, jump, leap, and reach with all their might to secure a dragonfly feast but have yet to conquer their mission- even at times accidently landing in the swimming pool.  It reminds me of all the striving we do as mothers and as humans to achieve things we are perpetually outmatched for.  In all the things we chase, it is God who is chasing us.  This podcast is designed to encourage, uplift, and come alongside moms at all of the places of the journey.  Today you’ll meet my dear friend, Sue Scheele. Sue is the owner of Ava’s Bridal Couture, the largest bridal salon in Fort Worth, Texas.  Her business was voted “Best of Weddings Hall of Fame” by TheKnot.com. Sue honors brides by providing an appointment-only, personalized, and private VIP setting.  With in-house alternations available, her service is 2nd to none.    In this episode, Sue shares the path to discovering her gift of sewing and design, and how she approaches passing on this same blessing as she encourages her own children to begin to recognize their God-given talents.  I think you’ll find this discussion both heart-warming and inspiring.   Check out Sue’s website:   www.avasbridalcouture.com  Sue can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube by searching her handle “avasbridalcouture.”