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The year winds down as the two hosts take a look back on the past and reflect on the last year in creating the Inspiration/ Generations Podcast, and The Inspiration Creative Christian podcasts. They also talk about the New Years traditions and symbols.  

 

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For some the holidays can be very difficult as they work through their grief and loss of a loved one. The two hosts share the process that they have gone through as they remember the loss of their cohost, mother, and grandmother Barbara Ingersoll.  They share tips  for helping others work through the pain of holidays without a loved one.

 

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There are many traditions of Christmas- The two hosts share their own tradition of the upside down Christmas Tree and the history behind some of the common traditions and symbols of Christmas.

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Creative Christians Podcast continues in an interview with Author and Actor Susan Isaacs.  Susan shares her disappointments in her creative Christian journey as well as her revelations.  Anyone who wonders where God is in their creative journey should listen to this podcast http://www.angryconversationswithgod.com/

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Susan Isaacs shares her stories behind her new and humorous book "Angry Conversations With God A Snarky But Authentic Spiritual Memoir."  http://www.angryconversationswithgod.com/

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Michael Smith of Michael Smith and Associates http://michaelsmithandassociates.com/ talks about managing Christian artists and gives some hints and suggestions to those wanting to get noticed in the business.  An incredible interview with a man of incredible integrity.  Michael Smith and Associates represents— Jaci Valsquez, Salvador, GoFish, Brad Stine, Aaron Wilburn, The Lads, Yancy, Tyler Dodds and God Men Conferences as well as Right Minded Records and Pure Blue Records labels. 

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Mother Teresa suffered great spiritual torment in her personal life.  Our co-host Barbara wrote about Mother Teresa and being able to identify with her words in her journal. Bridgette and Christian talk about feeling alone, or abandoned while serving God while they review the book, "Mothter Teresa: Come Be My Light- The Private Writings of the Saint of Calcutta" by Brian Kolodiejchuk

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Christian Comedian Brad Stine talks about his creativity as a child, his creative process and the importance of Creativity in the Body of Christ. Part 2

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Christian Comedian Brad Stine talks about his creativity as a child, his creative process and the importance of Creativity in the Body of Christ.

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Kellie Copeland Swisher has been a creative Christian her entire life— working at Kenneth Copeland Ministries, making movies, developing children’s curriculum and her recent creative endeavor of Blue Grass Gospel singing group Strand of Pearls. In this interview she shares her thoughts on creativity and her inspiration.

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Kimberly Rose Carolan author of “Walking through the Valley of the Shadow of Death” shares with us some of her suggestions when coming to terms with death and grief.  The two hosts share their stories as they too  “walk through the valley.”

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The generational podcast continues as the two hosts talk about the journals of their mother/grandmother and their affect on their lives.  Barbara continues to minister to others and her family through her own written words. Once again the women find that the Holy Spirit talks through and to each generation.

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In loving memory of Barabar Ingersoll 1935- 2009.  The memorial service was planned by Barbara many years before her death. It was held at The Tabernacle in Orchard Park New York. Those sharing were Tommy Reid, Rev. George Walsh, Rev. Don Hamlin from New Covenant Tabernacle, pastor JoAnn, and daughter Bridgette Mongeon.  Music and song by Judy Zygmunt and Sr. Johnice.

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This podcast talks about the unusual circumstances or visits that Barbara had in the hospital from those relatives that had gone on before her.  The experience of helping Barbara transition from this world to the next was an incredible experience.  Her daughter and granddaughter share some of the wonderful spirit lead moments before Barbara’s death and how God had the entire experience in his hand. 

I loving memory of our co-host mom and grandmother Barbara Ingersoll
On August 17th, 2009 Barbara Ingersoll went to be with the Lord.  She will be greatly missed, however her ministry and this podcast continue with her many years of journals.

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Author and speaker Ruth Graham shares her thoughts about her newest book “In Every Pew Sits a Broken Heart.” No one is exempt from pain. It does not matter who your parents are. An intimate look into life and the healing.

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This is our first of a new series on the Inspirations called Creativity and Christians. Here we will interview many different individuals on their creativity process, their faith, and their struggles.  This first Creative Christians segment is with Donna VanLiere speaker, actress and award winning author. 

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How do you get out of the desert or receive the blessings that God has in store for you? Donna VanLiere, award winning author of several books including the book "Christmas Shoes" which was made into a television movie shares her thoughts and experiences that brought her to the point of writing her new book "Finding Grace."

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God’s faithfulness can have far reaching affects. The women talk about specifics of God being faithful and the trickle down affect. Can we stand in the way of God’s faithfulness? Give a listen to find out.

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What is Grace?  Can we do anything to get it?  The three women share their thoughts about God's favor.

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Teaching our kids and students refusal skills is an essential element that assists them with setting boundaries and will help to protect them from such things as teen pregnancy and drug use. Do you know refusal skills? Do your children?  Bridgette and Christina interview Pam Mullarkey author of “All Teens Destined for Greatness” and CEO of SOS ( Save Our Students)  Project. http://www.projectsos.com Pam shares her tips in teaching techniques and shares the resources available to parents and schools. 

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Christina shares her experience with abstinence, her commitment at the age of 14 and how she managed abstinence to the age of 24 and marriage.  The women talk about the difference in the generations and how to encourage and expect abstinence in our children. 

"Abstinence is so worth it."

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Death is inevitable, but no one wants to go through the process of losing their mom or dad. It is part of being in the “sandwich” generation and Bridgette shares her recent experience of holding the hand of her best friend that as she sits in  ICU, and then the death of her friends mom.  Jewish traditions of death and burial and the connection between Bridgette and her best friend who is Jewish are discussed. 

Then the women talk about gaining wisdom and as we grow and as we gain experience we help the generations that come after us.  The three women share their own reflections and experiences.

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Do you feel you are having a bad day or week, is everything going wrong?  Chris talks about a run of bad events after her wedding.  Is it the devil or just life?  The three hosts discuss how to get through those difficulties, how to make it through trials and tribulations. How can you be content in these difficult times and how can you help others who are going through something similar.

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Mother’s Day brings many different things to many different people.  Yes, for most people it is happy, but what about those who have lost their parent or child? What about those who no longer have a relationship with their child or parent, how do you get past that? The women share their experiences and how to work through some of the difficulties of Mother’s Day.

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The listening family of the Generations podcast has followed along with our lives. In July 08 Chris talked about the new stage she was entering as she became engaged.
She also talks, in past podcasts, about meeting her boyfriend’s mother who would one day be her mother in-law. You also may recall hearing about her engagement and another podcasts talks about what premarital counseling is like. Today we celebrate with her as she tells us how God answered so many prayers in her wedding celebration.

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The different generations share their thoughts on what premarital instructions was like at the time of their marriage. Christina shares the different aspects of her premarital counseling as well as a review On Bob Phillips book, “How Can I Be Sure?”

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No generation or person is immune to stress.  It comes throughout the generations.  The key is, knowing how to handle the stress.  Each woman shares her thoughts.

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Bridgette and Christina give quick call to gram for an update on her recovery from a recent fall. She shares her thanks for the prayers of the listeners.  Christina and Bridgette continue on with a podcast on the holy days of lent and what they mean.

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Counselor Jeanne Malnati joins Bridgette and Christiana to talk about the generations, healing learning to become self aware, self-esteem, taking off our masks and suicide, another uplifting podcast that shares hope and resources.

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God teaches each woman. Tailoring his spiritual enlightenment to the stages of their lives.  The women share these epiphanies.

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 The women talk about the Jewish ritual of “sitting sheva” A time of mourning and comforting for those in grief.  Barbara shares the loss of the “love of her life” the day before Valentines Day.

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 Author and minister Gary Chapman speaks to Christina and Bridgette about his books, "The Five Love Languages", "The Five Languages of Apology", "The Five Love Languages for Singles, and "God Speaks Your Love Language."

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Bridgette, Christina and Barbara discuss their "Love Language" as described in Gary Chapman's book "The Five Love Languages"

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The three women have their first podcast after being reunited in person.  Barbara talks about falling and breaking her arm and pelvis, coming to terms with her limitations and disappointment by praying for God to give her what Bridgette calls, "the want tos"

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Christina and Bridgette talk about their experience on the Daniel fast and interview Susan Gregory about her blog, Daniel fast guidance and suggestions, and her books. 

"In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks.  I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled."
Daniel 10:2, 3

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Her website is located at http://www.Daniel-Fast.com/  where you can find two cookbooks as well as the book, “The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit.”

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The three hosts talk about the New Year, their hopes, resolution and fasting and prayer, as well as the different chapters that are in their life.

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