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Discover how to find strength and hope in God's promises during difficult times, featuring discussions on perseverance, healing, and personal testimonies of overcoming struggles.
Times of Refreshing | Rochelle Benton | Ep 142
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March 19, 2026

Times of Refreshing | Rochelle Benton | Ep 142

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Struggling with weariness or getting up and out of tough times? Rochelle offers answers to move in to the place God designed for us to be refreshed! 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.
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Your Prayers Matter | EP 141
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Dec. 29, 2025

Your Prayers Matter | EP 141

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! We discuss how believers often disqualify themselves from prayer by comparing themselves to others or biblical figures like Elijah. God uses ordinary people to pray powerful, effective prayers. We explore the importance of persistence, the power of simple prayers, and the privilege of partnering with God to bring His kingdom to earth. We look at the importance of even a one-word prayer and how impactful it can be. Join Carrie Kittinger, Shery...
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When Answers to Prayer are No | Ep 138
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Nov. 5, 2025

When Answers to Prayer are No | Ep 138

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! This episode of our Prayer Series dives into how to process disappointment, find wisdom in redirection, and understand that God is always working for our good—even when the answer is painful. We share how a supportive sisterhood helps us "stay in the gap," and look at powerful biblical examples, including Daniel and Paul's "thorn in the flesh." Join Carrie Kittinger, Sheryl Kloehr, and Veronica Scott as they tackle one of the toughest parts of...
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Power of Habit | Brittany Kelly | EP 132
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Jan. 22, 2025

Power of Habit | Brittany Kelly | EP 132

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Brittany explores what she calls the Power of Habit which she recommends be utilized during a season of waiting. Brittany explains the power you gain from a healthy routine and how this can lead to a fruitful 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 episode, and join our communi...
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Blessing the Blessers: Reset Joy Ministries' Mission | Gail Marten | EP 130
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Dec. 20, 2024

Blessing the Blessers: Reset Joy Ministries' Mission | Gail Marten | EP 130

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Been in the ministry for awhile and burned out? Not enough resources, pay or affirmations that you are doing what God called you to? There's hope through a newer ministry targeted at small to medium size churches and ministry that have limited resources to equip you fully. Gail Marten and her husband, Gary are focusing on you to help provide encouragement from that tough place. This is a good episode to share with those you know in ministry to...
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From PRESSURE to PROMISE | Angie Hawkins | EP 115
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Oct. 19, 2023

From PRESSURE to PROMISE | Angie Hawkins | EP 115

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Does the noise of the world seem to be overwhelming? Do you find an intense pressure weighing on you? Angie shares how God is still with you and He speaks a BETTER word over you! We are praying for you! Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here: www.irefresh.net 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...
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What's In Your Hand? | The Kittingers | EP 114
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Oct. 5, 2023

What's In Your Hand? | The Kittingers | EP 114

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Danny and Carrie Kittinger challenge us to keep using our gifts and talents for God even during the HARD times. They detail it out in Danny's book, "What Matters Most" discussed in this episode. Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here: www.irefresh.net 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...
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You Were Made to FLOURISH | Sarah Wehrli | EP 109
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July 24, 2023

You Were Made to FLOURISH | Sarah Wehrli | EP 109

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! On this episode, Sheryl talks with Sarah Wehrli about lessons Sarah has learned from the struggles she has faced in life and how God has helped her through them. They talk through the different points of Sarah's recent book and remind us to never forget that God is working in every season, good or bad. Episode 109. To pick up Sarah's book, visit youweremadetoflourish.com Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here: www.irefresh.ne...
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God Never Fails | Sheryl Kloehr | EP 107
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June 24, 2023

God Never Fails | Sheryl Kloehr | EP 107

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Remember God's faithfulness in the past to bring victory so you can press through now when you are in a dry and weary season. Feel like giving up? Stop! Listen! Find hope in Sheryl's message. Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here: www.irefresh.net 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 toda...
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Caring for Parents | Julie Wilson | EP 104
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April 28, 2023

Caring for Parents | Julie Wilson | EP 104

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! In this episode, Julie shares her story of walking with her mother through Alzheimers. How can we let God into these difficult seasons of our life? She encourages us to trust in The Lord and let the Holy Spirit work in the situation. We pray you are pushed to lean into Christ when you face tough circumstances and let Him show you how He is still working in your life. Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here: www.irefresh.net Lis...
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EP 103 Be Anxious About Nothing...
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April 10, 2023

EP 103 Be Anxious About Nothing...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! On this Episode, we talk about the ways we have dealt with anxiety in our lives. We address ways in which we have learned to live out the truth of Philippians 4:6, "to be anxious about nothing" and instead choose to bring our requests to the Lord. We are so excited for you to hear this conversation! Learn more about iRefresh and Prayer Opportunities here: www.irefresh.net Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we s...
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EP 102 Challenged by Anxiety
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March 27, 2023

EP 102 Challenged by Anxiety

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! We each are faced with the possibility of anxiety from life's unplanned circumstances, but what can we do to change the storyline and decelerate the affects of anxiety and find ideas to help bring peace in the midst of circumstances. Listen to iRefresh' prayer team panel including experts who offer suggestions to bring victory. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspi...
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EP 94 Reclaiming Purpose After Hardship - Angie, Jackie, & Debbie
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Sept. 28, 2022

EP 94 Reclaiming Purpose After Hardship - Angie, Jackie, & Debbie

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Have you ever felt purposeless after tragedy or failure? Have you ever felt like you have messed up too much to be used by God? In this podcast, Angie, Jackie & Debbie address those questions as they talk through their own personal testimonies. See how God reminded Angie and Jackie of their purpose in Him and the power of His Grace. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and ...
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EP 93 Imparting Hope to the Forgotten - Brittany Stokes & Amy Calvert
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Sept. 14, 2022

EP 93 Imparting Hope to the Forgotten - Brittany Stokes & Amy Calvert

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! What do you do when your heart is broken by injustice in the world? Have you ever wondered if it was too much to carry? Hear how Brittany responded when God called her to go and make a change in the foster care system both here and abroad. For more information on the Tulsa Girls' Home, click here: https://www.tulsagirlshome.org For more information on Project Orphans, click here: https://www.projectorphans.org Listen to more encouraging conver...
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EP 91 Moving From Brokenness to Purpose - Lisa Bain
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Aug. 19, 2022

EP 91 Moving From Brokenness to Purpose - Lisa Bain

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Lisa Bain will challenge and inspire you by how she found her purpose even in the darkest places. She saw God use every broken place to redefine her for a higher purpose and heal her in the process. She’s non-stop reaching out to hurting people with her ministry to make an impact. Listen, share and see how God causes you to respond! For more information on Lisa's ministry, visit lisabain.com Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRef...
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EP 89 Overcoming Anxiety: Part 2 - Debbie Barker
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July 14, 2022

EP 89 Overcoming Anxiety: Part 2 - Debbie Barker

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! "Feelings are manifestations or attributes of what you've been thinking on, so your feelings are in direct relationship to what your previous thoughts have been." So do begin to change those thoughts to produce positive, healthy feelings? Debbie Barker leads us in depth to find hope and a well-balanced life of living in our God-given purpose over fear and anxiety! Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share re...
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EP 88 Overcoming Anxiety: Part 1 - Debbie Barker
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July 8, 2022

EP 88 Overcoming Anxiety: Part 1 - Debbie Barker

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! How do we change the course of our lives where fear and anxiety try to take hold of our thoughts and actions?! Debbie Barker takes us through God's Word with truths to bring hope and peace! Hear more from Debbie Barker at: www.barkerministries.org 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...
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EP 87 Hope in the Struggle - Layla Freeman
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June 28, 2022

EP 87 Hope in the Struggle - Layla Freeman

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! How to take the pain of trauma and let hope arise, turning them around as a purpose to help others who experienced similar traumas leading to abuse and addictions. The "Light of Hope" non-profit was birthed out of a desire to help support others rebuild their lives and teach new habits and skills to thrive in Christ. Learn more at: www.lightofhopeinc.org and connect them to your local school to provide knowledge-based education on the effects ...
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EP 85 How to Go Through Difficult Things and Do it Well -  Julie Wilson
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June 12, 2022

EP 85 How to Go Through Difficult Things and Do it Well - Julie Wilson

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Julie Wilson describes how God took her through long term, difficult circumstances, teaching her how to walk with God daily for everything she needed when faced with bad doctor reports for her baby and mother. Discover how to trust God and find His comfort as well as help reach others. 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...
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EP 84 Trusting God Even in the Hard Times - Trisha Glover
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Feb. 2, 2022

EP 84 Trusting God Even in the Hard Times - Trisha Glover

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! How do you feel about yourself? We can have great moments, but then we can struggle in seasons or events tend to wipe us out. In the midst of your journey, remember that YOU MATTER. Deana Spyres talks with Trisha Glover. 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 ...
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EP 78 Working Through Anxiety - Brenda Black
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Nov. 8, 2021

EP 78 Working Through Anxiety - Brenda Black

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! How do we move past anxiety? We have to recognize the root of anxiety - fear. Brenda shares with our Guest Host Carrie Kittinger how to identify the source in order to overcome anxiety with her techniques. 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 wom...
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EP 71 Addiction, Loneliness, Hurt, & God - Jennifer Whitaker
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Sept. 13, 2021

EP 71 Addiction, Loneliness, Hurt, & God - Jennifer Whitaker

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Jennifer grew up in a home where there was drug and alcohol addictions. This left her lonely, suicidal, hurt, and angry, yet God was working behind the scenes. Jennifer was able to experience God's goodness and freedom from all of the addictions and set her on a new course of thriving in her calling. Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help yo...
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EP 70 In Hard Times, Lean on God - Laura Ballinger
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Sept. 6, 2021

EP 70 In Hard Times, Lean on God - Laura Ballinger

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Life is hard... but do you blame God or lean into Him during those difficult seasons? Laura speaks of her faith in following God's plan, as she navigates being a widow to two children. 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 pr...
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EP 69 Walking in Faith Through Transition - Patty Gerstenberger
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Aug. 30, 2021

EP 69 Walking in Faith Through Transition - Patty Gerstenberger

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you! Change isn't easy, but when we walk through it, sometimes suddenly or without warning, we can step in to the new season better with several helpful tips from Life Coach, Patty Gerstenberger. https://crosspointcoaching.com/ 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...
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