Life Renovation Podcast

One Year Celebration: Launching into an Exciting 2025!

Celebrate one year of the Life Renovation Podcast with Glendie and Elizabeth! This special episode reflects on 2024’s highlights, listener insights, and the impact made by tackling faith, family, and sexuality from a biblical perspective.
Go behind the scenes with Glendie and Elizabeth as they share insights and memorable moments from favorite episodes and guest appearances. 
Explore listener milestones, from reaching 41 states and 20 countries to more than 3,800 downloads in 2024!
Share memorable feedback and heartwarming listener quotes that reflect the power of these weekly conversations.
Last, but not least, a sneak peek at 2025 topics!
Stay inspired in 2025 with fresh stories, transformative insights, and practical tools for lasting freedom on the Life Renovation Podcast. Thank you for tuning in—your voice matters! Be sure to share your thoughts and spread the word!
Show Notes: 
State of Sexuality with Joanna Hyatt
Demystifying the Youth-Parent Relationship with Christian Pfening
Setting Healthy Boundaries with Karen Keith, LICSW
Parenting Adult Children with Todd and Roxie Fonda
Church and Politics with City Councilman Jonathan Bingle
Healing from Sexual Trauma with Laurel Bahr
Tools for Navigating Hard Topics
 
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Life Renovation is a ministry of Life Services Spokane, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Spokane, WA. As a 501c3 we receive no government funding and are fully funded by individuals and organizations. If you’d like to help the Life Renovation Podcast make a difference, please consider donating at lifeservices.org/donate. To learn more about how we serve those impacted by unplanned pregnancies, fatherlessness, or past abortions, visit www.lifeservices.org.

Heartfelt Holiday Reflections & What's Next for the Life Renovation Podcast!

Join us for a heartfelt holiday message from one of our hosts, Elizabeth! As we wrap up 2024, we want to thank you for being part of the funny, awkward, challenging, and inspiring conversations that shaped this year. We’re already looking ahead to 2025, with exciting new topics, special guests, and even more candid discussions about faith, family, and sexuality.
We’ll be back in January, but in the meantime, don’t forget to rate the podcast and share it with someone you love to spark meaningful conversations this holiday season.
Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram! for the latest updates—happy holidays, and see you next year!
Life Renovation is a ministry of Life Services Spokane, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Spokane, WA. To learn more about how we serve those impacted by unplanned pregnancies, fatherlessness, or past abortions, visit www.lifeservices.org.

Generation Z: Exploring their Unique Strengths and Struggles

Generation Z: Exploring Their Unique Strengths and Struggles
In this brand-new episode, Glendie and Elizabeth sit down for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Wendy Liddell, founding President of Great Northern University (GNU)!
Dr. Liddell shares her journey, from a transformative youth camp experience to her faith-filled path through college and dedication to investing in students through ministry, leadership, and education. Her insights bring a fresh perspective on engaging with this unique demographic.
If you’ve ever struggled to understand Gen Z, this episode is for you!
What are Gen Z's greatest strengths?
What deeper life issues are they wrestling with?
What’s a common misconception people have about them?
How can older generations walk alongside Gen Z in their faith and ministry journeys?
You’re invited into a heartfelt, thought-provoking, and often humorous conversation that will inspire and equip you in your own walk with God and your engagement with community.
Additional Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Discovering Generational Patterns 
Demystifying the Youth-Parent Relationship with Christian Pfening, GNU graduate
The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter--And How to Make the Most of Them Now by Meg Jay
Courage and Calling: Embracing Your God-Given Potential by Gordon T. Smith
The RELATE STUDY – Young LIfe’s 4-Part Study on Gen Z
Great Northern University
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Life Renovation is a ministry of Life Services Spokane, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Spokane, WA. To learn more about how we serve those impacted by unplanned pregnancies, fatherlessness, or past abortions, visit www.lifeservices.org.

Burning Bush Moments: Create Space for Reflection

In this brand-new episode, Glendie and Elizabeth dive into an inspiring discussion on Burning Bush moments, a concept drawn from the transformative moment in Scripture when God calls Moses to lead the Israelites toward the Promised Land.
How do you recognize a Burning Bush moment in your own life, and how do you respond when you find yourself in the midst of such a pivotal experience? They will guide you in answering these questions, and along the way, share personal reflections and meaningful moments that Life Services has been honored to be a part of this year!
Get ready for a heartfelt, thought-provoking, and often humor-filled conversation that inspires and guides you on your transformative journey with God and community!
Remember, Life Services is here with you!
Corey and Jayce’s Story
Exodus 3:1-12
Philippians 4:8
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Life Renovation is a ministry of Life Services Spokane, a 501c3 based out of Spokane, WA.  To learn more about our work with those impacted by unplanned pregnancy, fatherlessness or past abortions please visit our website at www.lifeservices.org.

How Did I Get Here? Discovering Hidden Generational Patterns

The holidays can bring up old wounds, especially when we find ourselves in family dynamics that trigger unhealed trauma. In today’s episode, we're revisiting a previous episode that's become just as relevant in this season. What is a generational pattern?  How can I recognize unhealthy generational patterns and more importantly, how do I break free from harmful
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Life Renovation Podcast is a ministry of Life Services Spokane, a Christ-centered 501c3 based out of Spokane, WA. To learn more about our work with those impacted by unplanned pregnancy, fatherlessness and past abortions, visit our website at www.lifeservices.org.

Relationship Seasons: Remarriage with Tom and Joy McGoldrick

Welcome to the Life Renovation Podcast! This episode features co-host Elizabeth, guest co-host Emily, and our inspiring guests, Tom and Joy McGoldrick. Together, we’ll embark on a heartfelt, laughter-filled conversation about the seasons of relationships, navigating life after widowhood, and discovering joy in unexpected places.
Whether you’re single, dating, or married, this episode offers something for everyone...
Don’t miss this uplifting and thought-provoking discussion!
Tying the Knot: A Premarital Guide to a Strong and Lasting Marriage by Robert Green 
Basecamp Cards: Original Edition Conversation Starters
The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Tim Keller with Karen Keller
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Life Renovation is a ministry of Life Services Spokane, a 501c3 based out of Spokane, WA. To learn more about our work with those impacted by unplanned pregnancy, fatherlessness, or past abortions please visit our website at www.lifeservices.org.

Healing from Sexual Trauma with Laurel Bahr

In this episode of the Life Renovation Podcast, Glendie and Elizabeth sit down with pastor, international author, and former labor-and-delivery nurse Laurel Bahr to explore her powerful journey of healing from sexual abuse. Laurel shares her discovery, the challenges she faced, and the profound lessons she learned along the way. With compassion and wisdom, she provides valuable insights for anyone coming to terms with abuse in their life, including how it often manifests. Trigger Warning: This episode addresses sensitive topics—but you may leave with something unexpected: HOPE.
Love Gone Wrong: Living Happily Ever After as Survivors of Abuse by Laurel Bahr

Abortion and Its Aftermath with Heather Lawless

On this episode of the Life Renovation Podcast, Glendie and Elizabeth talk with the vibrant, dedicated, and passionate Heather Lawless. After serving for many years as a pregnancy center Development Director, Heather started an Embrace Grace group at her church and found that the need to provide long-term help to women AND men in crisis was real. Since 2018, Heather has been the CEO of Reliance Ministries, the Executive Director of the Reliance Center, and a dynamic national speaker. Don’t miss the meaningful story behind her “why”. 
Show Notes: 
Heather Lawless 
Reliance Ministries
Heartbeat International
Care Net - A Pro-Abundant Life Ministry
Embrace Grace
Focus On The Family
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Life Renovation is a ministry of Life Services Spokane, a 501c3 based out of Spokane, WA.  To learn more about our work with those impacted by unplanned pregnancy, fatherlessness or past abortions please visit our website at www.lifeservices.org
 

The Church and Politics featuring Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers

On this final episode of The Church and Politics we have an exceptional guest, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Eastern Washington's chief advocate in Congress who serves as the representative for the state's 5th Congressional District. For over 30 years, she has navigated through hard political topics while holding a Christian worldview. 
Show Notes:
The U.S. Constitution: Preamble | United States Courts
Full Text of the U.S. Constitution
S.701 - Women's Health Protection Act of 2023 118th Congress (2023-2024)
Hebrews 4:12
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
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Life Renovation is a ministry of Life Services Spokane, a 501c3 based out of Spokane, WA.  To learn more about our work with those impacted by unplanned pregnancy, fatherlessness or past abortions please visit our website at www.lifeservices.org

What Does Transformation Look Like?

Welcome to the Life Renovation podcast. In today’s episode, we take a break from our ongoing discussion about the church and politics.  Join Elizabeth and Glendie as they delve into the meaning of “transformation in Christ”, a phrase that's often used in Christian circles that can be confusing to people who are not familiar with it. 
Show Notes: 
If this episode was helpful to you, we encourage you to take some time to reflect on your own journey of faith. Where are you on your journey? What are your hopes and dreams for your own spiritual growth?
Transform, verb
to change in composition or structure
to change the outward form or appearance of
to change in character or condition
Sanctify, verb
to set apart to a sacred purpose or to religious use
to free from sin 
Scripture references used in this episode: 
Pt. 1
Matthew 26:69-75 Peter denies Jesus 
Acts 9:3 Peter preaches!
Acts 8:3 Paul persecutes 
Acts 9:3 Paul converted
Pt. 2
Romans 12:2
Galatians passage on fruit of Spirit
Exodus 11- heart of flesh vs. stone
 
Listen to Emily Olson’s story here: “Road to Recovery”
Listen to Ron Hauenstein’s dad jokes (and more!) here: “Fatherlessness & The Spokane Fatherhood Initiative”
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Life Renovation is a ministry of Life Services Spokane, a 501c3 based out of Spokane, WA.  To learn more about our work with those impacted by unplanned pregnancy, fatherlessness or past abortions please visit our website at www.lifeservices.org