Life Renovation Podcast

Stepping Into Christian Community

Everybody desires to have some form of "community" in their lives...a place where we can find mutual encouragement, friendship, love and acceptance.  How do you find that kind of community and what are some signs of healthy community and unhealthy community?  Glendie and Elizabeth take a look into that on today's episode of Life Renovation.
Show Notes:
Impact of isolation on children during the Pandemic
Development during the first 5 years of a child's life
Covid-19 Impact on Early Education
Attorney General Report on Loneliness
Lasting Impact of Neglect
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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

Navigating Hard Conversations-(Abortion): Listening vs. Arguing

Is it possible to have a civil conversation on the topic of abortion?  The answer to that is YES! Your hosts Glendie & Elizabeth will take you through some of the do's and don'ts on today's episode of Life Renovation!
Show Notes:
Abortions impact on Women; 2nd addition  by The DeVeber Institute for Bioethics and Social Research
Pro-Life 101 by Scott Klusendorf
Love Unleashes Life by Stephanie Gray
Guttmacher Institute
 
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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 Divorce Taught Me About Marriage w/ Pastor Ryan McClelland

While marriage is a beautiful union between a man and wife, it is often very difficult and challenging. Pastor Ryan McClelland joins us today to talk about the realities of marriage, his own painful divorce, and brings encouragement on how to walk through the difficult times to get to the victory side!
Show Notes:
The National Library of Medicine says divorced parties have a 27% increase of mortality, men have a 39% higher rate of suicide as a divorced or separated man compared to a married man. According to the AACFL, divorced parties suffer financially. A woman’s financial standard of living can drop up to 50%, a mans, 20%, 75% of women apply for welfare benefits after a divorce and up to 40% of woman fall into poverty after a divorce. Stats 
 
The Connection between Money and Divorce-AACFL. 
Mortality and Divorce Stats-Kaplan, Robert M. 
Emotional Impact of Divorce on Men-Lebre Law
Good News About Christian Marriages-Gospel Coalition
Ryan McClelland Sermon on Divorce
Get to know Ryan McClelland
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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

Boundaries 2.0 with Karen Keith, LICSW

Our boundaries expert, Karen Keith, is back and this time to talk about S-E-X. What should sex look like between a man and wife?  What about sex outside of marriage? When it comes to sex, what does a healthy boundary look like? What should I do when someone crosses my sexual boundary? Join us for a refreshingly candid conversation!
Show Notes:
Biblical Dating: Principles for Drawing Boundaries-Boundless.org
Healthy Boundaries
How to Establish Healthy Boundaries and Godly Standards in Dating
clothedwithdignityco.com
 
Sexual Boundaries 101
 
To join our current H.O.P.E group for post-abortion, or be put on the waitlist for post-miscarriage and post-sexual trauma, please email Michelle@lifeservices.org. 
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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
 

Fostering, Adoption & Spokane 127 with Nathan & Rami Henry

On today's episode, Glendie and Elizabeth have a heart to heart conversation with Nathan & Rami Henry about fostering and adoption and what that journey has looked like in their lives.  Whether you are considering fostering or adoption or are already on your own journey, you'll be greatly encouraged!
Show Notes:
Find out more about Project 1.27
Resources through Spokane 127
Spokane Fatherhood Initiative
LifeLine Children's Services
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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 Heart of A Woman Part 2 with Jim Anderson

Join us as we continue our conversation with Jim Anderson, founder of Sexuality Unmasked as he shares the three biggest truths about sexuality in our culture today.
Show Notes:
Find out more about Jim Anderson and Sexuality Unmasked
The Heart of a Woman by Jim Anderson
More resources on this topic from Sexuality Unmasked
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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 Heart of a Woman with Jim Anderson

Jim Anderson, founder of Sexuality Unmasked and author of The Heart of a Woman, joins us today to bring insight into the heart of a woman and help us to understand God's tender mercy toward women caught in sin and immorality and the most vulnerable amongst us.
Show Notes:
Find out more about Jim Anderson and Sexuality Unmasked
The Heart of a Woman by Jim Anderson
Helpful resources from Jim
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"God Told Me"

Does God still speak to us today?  If so, how do you discern the voice of God speaking to you?  Elizabeth and Glendie take a deeper look into these questions and share not only from their own personal experience, but more importantly, what the Bible has to say on this topic.
Show Notes:
Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks by Priscilla Shirer
Scripture references used in today's episode:
John 10:27
1 Samuel 3
 
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Social Norms and Singleness with Elizabeth and Emily

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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

Road To Recovery with Emily Olson

If you or someone you know is stuck in a rut of addiction that seems impossible to escape, there is hope. Emily Olson is living proof that recovery from addiction is possible!  
Show Notes:
Find out more about the Union Gospel Mission Spokane recovery program.
Genesis Process
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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