Posts by Laura Loopstra
How To Live A Purposeful and Meaningful Life
Join host Melinda and Co-Host Cheryl as they discuss how to find your purpose with 5 ordinary women who have stepped out courageously when they saw a need in their communities. In this week’s panel are Sue Carr, Director of 541 Eatery and Exchange in Hamilton, Ontario; Niluka Williams-Johnson, Founder of Genesis Village of Hope;…
Read MoreEp. 172: Women In Leadership – The Challenges and Joys
In this week of International Women’s Day, Host Melinda and cohost Cheryl Nembhard are joined by a panel of high-powered women – the former Commissioner of the Salvation Army Canada, Bermuda, and Papua New Guinea, the CEO of Crossroads and YesTV, and the Vice President of World Vision Canada. Join us for an inspiring conversation…
Read MoreJeremiah 29:11 – A Hope and A Future | The Good Word
Cohost and Bible Teacher Joanna gives context to the familiar quote from Jeremiah “for I know the plans I have for you.” Have you ever dealt with a situation like this? Let us know in the comments, or say hi on our website and let us know how we can pray for you!
Read MoreEp. 171: Navigating Detours
Host Melinda is joined on location in Abbotsford, BC by guests Anne Miranda, Sherry Westby, Brian Doerksen and Idelette McVicker, as well as in-studio special guest Laura Story, to share deeply and honestly about their life-changing detours and challenges in their lives, and how they were able to overcome them with courage and faith!
Read MoreLaura Story
LAURA STORY is a songwriter, worship leader, author, artist and Bible teacher. Her Grammy, Billboard and Dove Award-winning songs include “Blessings” and Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” “Blessings” was certified gold in 2011 and inspired her first book, What If Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops. Laura’s music and writing show God’s love and grace intersecting with real…
Read MoreSherri Westby – Feb. 24
Sherri Westby loves Jesus, life, travel, family, friends and great food. She has been married to her husband Chris for over 10 years and together leads Sonrise Church in Surrey, BC. They have 3 children, a son of 15, and two girls, 3 years and 15 month, who bring much joy, tears, exhaustion, and fun.…
Read MoreAnne Miranda
Anne Miranda is a leader of leaders. With a background in education, Anne speaks and trains teams around the world as she inspires people to rise up and lead in their own spheres of influence, whether in boardrooms, classrooms or ministry settings. Anne’s contagious passion for Jesus helps equip people to find their own passion.…
Read MoreIdelette McVicker – Feb. 24
Idelette is a writer, immigrant, mother of three and a restaurant wife. She loves Jesus, justice and living juicy. She’s a magazine founder (SheLovesMagazine) Idelette is an Afrikaner woman, born and raised in South Africa during the Apartheid years. That story has both wrecked her and shaped a deep longing in her heart for a…
Read MoreEp. 170: Find Your Yoda
Yoda isn’t featured on today’s show, and unfortunately, neither is baby Yoda. BUT we are talking about leading and shaping the next generation (like Yoda) with Meisha Watson, Sandee MacGregor, Judith McCartney and Natalie Frisk. Melinda also sat down in the studio with Madeline Carroll (actor, “I Can Only Imagine,” “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” and more)…
Read MoreSandee MacGregor
Sandee Macgregor is a follower of Christ, a mom to five children- two young men (20,18) three young ladies (16,12,8) and a wife to Duncan for 23 yrs. Her passion has always been to teach. Sandee’s early career began as an educator in the private school world and transitioned into homeschooling for the past 14…
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