Community Connections Episodes

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! What were Jesus’ final desires for His followers? In this episode, we dive into John 17 to uncover the four specific things Jesus prayed for us: protection, sanctification, oneness, and unity. Join Carrie and Veronica as they discuss the practical side of "staying strong in the Lord." We explore how to navigate the battlefield of the mind, why unity requires humility, and the power of speaking God's Word aloud to transform your thoughts. wheth...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Prayer Series: we discuss the impact of prayer and community as it strengthens our faith with corporate prayer and a unified atmosphere. Sheryl, Carrie, and Veronica share practical advice for remembering prayer needs and aligning prayers with God's perfect will and timing. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subscr...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Carrie Kittinger and Veronica Scott join host Sheryl Kloehr for a powerful conversation about the life-changing impact of prayer. They open up about motherhood, marriage, running a household, and how it all comes together when prayer is at the center. Discover how God daily guides them, directing every decision, offering strength through life’s chaos, and filling their homes with love and hope. Candid stories, life experiences, and joy set the...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Holidays and events can be stressful in and of themselves, but when family gets together, there's years of potentially built-up tensions that could explode at any moment. Dr. Cindy Palen offers steps to take to voice lovingly one's feelings as we learn to change our tone. Dr. Palen, MA, LAC, NCC is a Licensed Associate Counselor and a Board Certified Counselor. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real s...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! On this episode, Sheryl and Tim talk to their dear friends from India, Rose and James. They share how believers in India are being persecuted as well as the fact Yoga's foundation comes from Hinduism. We pray this podcast encourages you to see the importance of the postures we take and the things we meditate on. Let’s set our mind on things above! Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here: www.irefresh.net Listen to more encoura...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! What happens when you disagree with someone but you know you're called to love? On this episode, Julie and Veronica talk about keeping the Gospel first and foremost above our own opinions and ideas. They encourage us to keep grounded in the Word so that God's Voice remains the loudest above all other noise. Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here: www.irefresh.net Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! How can we help the community of children with special needs? Maggie Bond interviews Molly Ziriax to talk about programs and ideas to help rally us as believers to walk alongside families who welcome our support. Molly provides an understanding of what families walk through and how to best support them. May we challenge you to listen prayerfully and consider how one idea could be initiated in your church or community. Listen to more encouragin...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! What do boundaries mean to you? Is it a challenge or one you've found victory in? Listen to friends (Host Staci McKee with Mardelle Thomas and Jennifer Welch) explore the definition and what it looks like in practical life experiences with relationships. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subscribe today so you nev...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Jody Davis runs a multi-generational business with great success today, however, it wasn't easy. Facing divorce with two toddlers, taking over Accent Moving Storage & Logistics and asked to expand the business at a young age, discover how she gets through the hard times and makes a positive impact. Laura Watson hosts this episode! Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and in...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! It's important to be intentional to find and connect with your community. Family is community. If you were not blessed to have a solid, biological family, seek after your "Chosen Family" that mutually supports each other in all seasons of life. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subscribe today so you never miss an...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! A mother-daughter started a lifestyle boutique that developed in to a close community filled with joy and caring for their employees and customers. They found their ministry in retail as they bring laughter mixed with prayer during Facebook LIVES and more! Hear their inspiring story! Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to G...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! To Generation Z parents, do you find it challenging and much different from the way you grew up? They have technology at their fingertips we never had, a different way of thinking, and a different language. How can we, as parents, connect with Gen Z kids and meet them where they are? Cindy Palen, our iRefresh Partner and professional counselor, leads the conversation with Kelli Portman and Sarah Dilks, bringing understanding and ideas to help ...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Our community asked questions...How did you overcome not always being okay? When going through seasons of loneliness, did you know that's what it was? Did you have mentors in your life to help you through that season? Maggie Bond, Isabell Bowling, Lisa Fenimore and Kasey Price bring their authentic and genuine answers. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring tes...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Loneliness is something we all experience in life at one time or another. Different seasons, different circumstances, but still feeling lonely. Our panel talks about their experiences with loneliness and what they did to overcome it. Great insight for all of us. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subscribe today ...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! "God always uses families. It's the first institution He established." Kim Ford describes the gift our children are and how she was led to home school and ultimately lead a large group in her community, inspiring many in the joy of teaching your children and praying for them. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subs...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Discover what The Demand Project is doing to fight against sex trafficking. Learn what each of us can do, no matter where you are, we all can be a part of making an impact to rescue the children through prayer to begin. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode, and join our co...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! When circumstances seem to be insurmountable, what do you do? Brenda and Tiffany Smiling share their heart-felt stories that helped them see and experience the miraculous. Be ready to be moved by their mother-daughter connection that's both touching and inspirational. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subscribe to...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Veronica learned that when she received a prompting, God was teaching her more than knowing His voice. Hear what God was doing with her gifts! Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode, and join our community of women seeking to live prayer-filled, purposeful lives.

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Maggie Bond, pageant contestant, ambitions to be a lawyer, politians and an advacate for the voices quiet or silent. In the midst of great ambitions, learning to change unhealthy thought patterns and beliefs to correct the eating disorder that was quietly taking over her life. Her genuine faith, positivity, and passion for mentoring are inspiring! Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practi...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Andrea Hood overcame shame of divorce to being a pastor in Alabama where she teaches mentorship and the importance of community through simplification because we are all Better Together! Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode, and join our community of women seeking to live ...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! We were not meant to live alone... God gave us the gift of friendship. How can we be the friend that builds up and encourages? What happens if there's a conflict? Elise, Grace, and Hannah describe how they have developed meaningful friendships with our hostesses Carrie and Patty. Discover truths to improve your relationships as you learn to celebrate the good in each other's lives. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podca...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Carrie Kittinger and Patty Gerstenberger interview college students, Elise Skeie, Grace Matthews and Hannah Kunzie on how they balance friendships and social media. They offer ideas on time management and favorite apps to help navigate life. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subscribe today so you never miss an ep...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Kelly Martin is a teacher and single parent of two adopted daughters as well foster parented a third. Kelly talks about what led her to be a foster parent and further, what made her consider adoption, as well as the triumphs and struggles of both. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subscribe today so you never miss...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Ever wondered what to do or say when a loved one is faced with a chronic illness? Cari Lyons returns to offer suggestions and a deeper understanding on what their needs are and how we all can join in to create a sweet bond in even the toughest of times. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subscribe today so you neve...