Life Renovation Podcast

Episode 43: 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

Episode 42: 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
 

Episode 41: 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

Episode 40: 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

Episode 39: Church and Politics with City Councilman Jonathan Bingle

We're back with our second episode in the series The Church and Politics. Our guest today is Spokane City Councilman Jonathan Bingle.  Having served in the pastorate for many years and now in city government, Jonathan brings a unique and balanced perspective on the role of the church in politics.
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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

Episode 38: Can the Church and Politics Coexist with Pastor Mark Blair

Today we begin a new series on the church and politics asking the question, is it possible for the two to coexist?  We’ll take a look at  some of the questions many Christians are asking with Pastor Mark Blair of Sozo church in Spokane providing some points of application as we navigate the choppy political waters that we find ourselves in.   
Show Notes:
Audio book recommendations from Pastor Mark Blair:
The Chronicles of Narnia
Abba's Child by Brennan Manning
Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning
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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

Episode 37: Tools for Navigating Hard Topics

Have you ever fallen into a conversation about life, choice, or abortion and found that it left a bad taste in your mouth?  Maybe you exited that conversation frustrated or just shut it down altogether because you didn't know  what to say.  In this episode, your hosts Glendie and Elizabeth tackle navigating hard conversations using abortion as their topic.  Through the tools taught in the Unexamined Life Workshop, they will help you discover that it is not only possible to survive these conversations, but navigate them with civility and accuracy.
Show Notes:
James 3:17
Acceptance vs. Approval
Tools for Navigating Hard Topics
1.  Lead with questions, not statements
2.  Win the person, not the argument
3.  Keep the main thing the main thing
4.  Be Kind
5.  Ask their story
The Carnegie Stages of Life
Miracle of Fertilization
Humanly Speaking-Michael Spencer
Find out more about the next Unexamined Life Workshop
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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

Episode 36: Parenting Little Ones with Abigail Johnson

It’s been said, motherhood is not a hobby; it is a calling!  Abigail Johnson, author of  Called to be a Mom: The Intentional Pursuit of Christ-Centered Motherhood joins us today to talk about how to confidently live out that calling and how to take the truth and apply it intentionally to motherhood in it’s various forms.
Show Notes:
Abigail's book:  Called to be a Mom:  The Intentional Pursuit of Christ-Centered Motherhood
Follow Abigail Johnson and her family on Instagram
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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

Episode 35: Healing from Sexual Brokenness - Kallie's Story

Kallie’s story is a powerful testament to transformation through the Holy Spirit. Once caught in the grip of addiction, sexual trauma, and homelessness—and even a former resident of the Life Services Maternity Home—Kallie has come full circle. Today, she serves as on staff at Life Services, using her journey to inspire and uplift others.
Join us as Kallie shares how her faith in God sparked a profound personal change—one that continues to shape her life in incredible ways. This is a story of redemption, healing, and the unwavering power of God’s love. Don’t miss it!
Show Notes:
Women's Recovery at Union Gospel Mission
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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

Episode 34: Fatherlessness & The Spokane Fatherhood Initiative with Ron Hauenstein

There is a father absence crisis in America!  According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 1 out of 4 children in the U.S. are living without a biological, step or adoptive father in the home--enough children to fill New York city twice or Los Angeles four times over.  The Spokane Fatherhood Initiative is helping to change that statistic by coming alongside men from every walk of life and helping them to become stronger fathers by providing proven, evidence based training and the resources they need.  Glendie Loranger recently sat down with Executive Director of SpoFi, Ron Hauenstein to find out the difference they are making right here in Spokane!
Show Notes:
Find out more about how to become a 24/7 Dad through SpoFi's Fatherhood Training Classes here.
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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