Faith in the Face of Infertility with Myshel  Wilkins

How many of us think, “God has skipped right over me. He doesn’t know me, and He doesn’t care.” Or, “I’ve messed up too much; God can’t possibly use me.” Author and speaker Kate Battistelli, and mother of Francesca Battistelli, our next guest on “COFFEE with Kim,” wants you to hear the truth: You can’t begin to number the thoughts He thinks about you! He adores you. He has a divine purpose, hand-picked just for you. You only need to believe and ask and dare to follow. Join Kate and host Kim Crabill for a conversation that will engage your heart and inspire you to take God’s dare into His perfect plan for you.

Fear took a stronghold over many of us during the pandemic. And even as pandemic fears have calmed somewhat, we still lose sleep over the news: destructive weather, school shootings, out-of-control grocery bills, global aggression. Speaker and author Joan Hunter, next week’s guest on “COFFEE with Kim,” sees how fear plagues the world, but she also sees how the Holy Spirit brings peace and healing to troubled hearts and minds. You won’t want to miss her conversation with host Kim Crabill about how to experience that peace in every area of your life. 

Have you ever had a God Moment? Pastor Gale Kragt has had many, often on the most “ordinary” days, and they have changed his life and the lives of people around him. Join host Kim Crabill on the next “COFFEE with Kim” for a conversation with Pastor Kragt that is certain to grow your faith and open your eyes to how real and active God is in today’s world. This pastor, hospital chaplain, counselor, and founder of healing centers has stories to tell that you will not want to miss…and will find hard to forget.

This episode’s guest on “COFFEE with Kim” describes herself as “a child of God and a child actor.” And certainly, without the confidence of belonging to God, the rejection and obstacles and distractions of being a movie and TV actor would overwhelm a seasoned adult, let alone a 13-year-old. That’s why “focus” is such an important word to  Kylee Levien…specifically focus on how God wants to use her life. Join host Kim Crabill as she talks with Kylee about the people and principles that help her stay in step with God and enjoy the opportunities He brings her way.

For most who experience it, the painful journey through PTSD and depression is a journey alone and in the dark. That’s what John Caruso, this week’s guest on “COFFEE with Kim,” experienced. PTSD felt like a death sentence to him and led to a suicide attempt. But when he joined a men’s group with a focus on supporting one another with the truths of God’s Word, he discovered it was not too late to rebuild his relationship with God, grow in resiliency, and recognize a new path for his life. Join John and host Kim Crabill to hear this compelling story of renewed hope and purpose.

“How do I know I am hearing from God?” This question seems to puzzle every believer, whether we’re new to our Christian faith or we’ve been walking with God for years. Certainly it puzzled Patty Mason, this episode’s guest on “COFFEE with Kim,” who set out to find the answers. She has rich insights to share with host Kim Crabill and the rest of us about how God communicates, why He speaks, how to recognize His voice, and how to respond. Founder of Liberty in Christ Ministries, Patty has encouraged women worldwide through her books, live events, and media appearances.

Jesus clearly told His followers that we will have trouble in this world. Yet when hard times strike, we persist in asking “Why is this happening?” When Mike Gordon faced a life-threatening medical crisis a few years ago, he asked that question—as did many of his well-wishers. And when his father died in 2021 after surgery, Mike’s heart wrestled with the “why” question again. On the next “COFFEE with Kim,” he will talk with host Kim Crabill about what he is continuing to learn about entrusting his life into God’s hands even in the face of the unanswered “why.” You won’t want to miss this conversation with a pastor and speaker who is uniquely gifted at combining theology and comedy.

This week’s guest on “COFFEE with Kim” describes himself as having the “dubious distinction” of being a tough-on-crime federal and state attorney, judge, inmate, and parolee.  In his conversation with host Kim Crabill, Judge Fred M. Mosely describes the Laws of Life that God revealed to him. For the past 25 years, he has been sharing these spiritual laws through books, DVDs, speaking, and as presiding judge and executive producer of Laws of Life Court TV.  Join us live on Monday, February 6 at 10:00am ET for this absorbing conversation about life restored and transformed.

From the youngest to the oldest of us, we all have dreams. This week’s guest on “COFFEE with Kim” (COFFEE stands for Conversations Of Friends of Faith to Encourage & Equip) hopes to inspire us not to be afraid of pursuing those dreams. Brooklyn Wittmer talks with host Kim Crabill about the audition, while she was still in high school, that launched her career as an actor, singer, songwriter, and model. She describes the role family, prayer, and community have played in enlarging her faith to try new things. And she’ll tell us about her role as a human trafficking survivor in the movie Don’t Say My Name, which earned her several Best Actress nominations. Join Kim and Brooklyn for this inspiring conversation.

Our guest in this episode of  “COFFEE with Kim” describes herself as a prodigal daughter. Few who knew her would have imagined there was a new path open to her beyond the pain and shame of rape, abuse, alcohol, and divorce that had marked her life. But at age 30, Sandra Boyd prayed to God for the first time, and miracles followed. Now she is devoted to declaring the hope available through faith and prayer, even for the messiest lives. Join Sandra and host Kim Crabill for an uplifting conversation of faith about a God who transforms hearts and opens doors beyond what we could have imagined.

At age 25, Luke Bernard was in a single-vehicle crash that left him with a broken neck and back and a traumatic brain injury. His survival was unlikely, but if he did survive he was expected to be in a vegetative state. Instead, he not only survived but made a full recovery. During the six-month recovery process, Luke realized that though he grew up in a Christian home, he didn’t really know this God who had miraculously intervened to heal him. Tune in to this episode “COFFEE with Kim” to hear Luke describe to host Kim Crabill his before-and-after relationship with God and how God has given his life fresh purpose and meaning. 

When her sister was murdered, Paige McLemore lost her way. As she talks with host Kim Crabill in this episode of “COFFEE with Kim,” she describes the struggles that almost undid her after her sister’s death. Then she also describes how God intervened, recaptured her heart, and opened her eyes to the wonder of His grace so that she could forgive her sister’s killer. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and listen in on a conversation that’s powerful, comforting, and God-glorifying. Join us!

Creating art was Tere Samayoa Schwartzbart’s dream from her childhood, yet opportunities to pursue that dream were limited in her native El Salvador. Years later, living in the U.S., she knew God was telling her, “Stop dreaming! Go and paint!” She has since seen her dream come true with many successful exhibits, an artistic trip of a lifetime in Jerusalem, and now her own gallery in Los Angeles. Tere will join host Kim Crabill on our next “COFFEE with Kim” and you will not want to miss her heartfelt message: “If you’re running in a different direction from something you’ve always wanted to do, put your dream in God’s hands and walk into it if He says go. I did it with Jesus. So can you!” Join us and tune in, you will be blessed!

An unprecedented mental and relational health pandemic is sweeping the globe. People are hurting in myriad ways and in record numbers. Unfortunately, churches historically have not been safe havens for people to be transparent about their pain. In order to be Jesus’ hands and feet lovingly extended, we must end the silence, expose the secrets, eliminate the shame, and erase the stigma of mental and relational health disorders. Training and equipping ministry leaders to address this crisis is the passion of Dr. Jared Pingleton, this week’s guest on “COFFEE with Kim.” In his conversation with host Kim Crabill, he unfolds some of the tools and insights that can bring help, health, healing, and hope to the hurting. Join us for this exceptionally relevant episode of COFFEE.

Here’s a sneak peak of this episode of “COFFEE with Kim” in the words of guest Aaron Schwartzbart: “I came out of the womb hardwired to drive like a homicidal maniac. I devoted the first 30 years of my life to relative madness and should have been dead or in prison 100 times over. Much to everybody’s surprise, I got born again at about age 30 and have been using my pathological tendencies with a steering wheel for good instead of evil ever since.” That should whet your appetite for the conversation between host Kim Crabill and Aaron about the good he is doing as founder of MotorGospel Ministries, which supports the LAPD, LA City Council, and the courts in addressing community problems such as gangs, drugs and illegal street racing. A rocket scientist with degrees in physics and theology, Schwartzbart is a 5-time-champion race car driver and an ordained minister. This promises to be a memorable COFFEE! 

From the time he was a young youth pastor, Kevin Almond was bothered by the lack of unity in the Body of Christ. Unity among believers mattered so much to Jesus that He prayed for it just hours before He went to the cross. Kevin resolved to discover everything he could about biblical unity and share it with anyone who would listen, which he has done for 30 years as a speaker, teacher, and author of 9 books. Among his key discoveries is the link between our God-given destiny and a lifestyle of unity. On our next “COFFEE with Kim,” host Kim Crabill’s conversation with Kevin Almond will dig deeper into what that lifestyle looks like and why it matters so much to God. Join us!

First-time authors face a multitude of challenges. Genuinely helpful information about how to get published is hard to find and often raises more questions than it answers. How can new authors get their message out there? How can they tell the stories they feel called to write? Enter this week’s “COFFEE with Kim” guest. Mary Hollingsworth has served the Christian publishing industry for 37 years. She is author of 150 books, the latest being “The First-Time Author’s Survival Guide.” She and host Kim Crabill will talk about her own adventures in getting published, the obstacles that face new authors today, and how to overcome those obstacles. If you feel called to write a book – or if you want to encourage your author friends – you will love the insight and advice that Mary has to share. Join us!

From biblical times, ashes have signified loss and mourning. Yet the God of the Bible promises to turn our crown of ashes into a crown of beauty, our mourning into dancing. Theo and Brittany Facinoli, this week’s guests on “COFFEE with Kim,” are well acquainted with mourning, having lost two children, one stillborn and one miscarried. As they grieved, their hearts went out to other parents experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. Join host Kim Crabill as she draws out the Facinolis’ story of how they’re bringing beauty out of the ashes by helping parents honor their heavenly children.

Special Encore Presentation- Raising children! What a challenge! Day-to-day scheduling while keeping up with clean clothes and emotional outbursts. It can leave little time or energy for what we really want to be doing–cultivating their hidden talents and helping them cultivate their dreams. In this episode Shelia Erwin stops by for COFFEE with Kim. Shelia is the author of Raising Up Dreamers. She is also the mom of the Erwin Brothers, the award-winning producers of films such as I Can Only Imagine. Join us for Shelia’s wisdom and encouragement.

When Charlene Baktamarian comes face-to-face with discouragement – in herself or others – her response is, “Look how far you’ve come.” Those are words we all need to hear more often, aren’t they! On the next “COFFEE with Kim,” host Kim Crabill will talk with Charlene about how far she has come from her days of growing up in a drug house, all thanks to God’s active presence in her life. It promises to be an uplifting, God-glorifying conversation that is just what’s needed in these uncertain days. Join us!

Now that we all have summer on our minds, this week’s “COFFEE with Kim” is going to camp. Join host Kim Crabill for a conversation with Gigi Orsillo, one of the stars of the fun, faith-based film “Family Camp.” Find out how being a mother of three daughters has inspired her film roles. Learn how her personal struggles with the societal pressure to be perfect helped her identify with Victoria, the mom she plays in “Family Camp.” Grab a tall glass of iced tea and join Kim and Gigi!

In this final episode Kim and the guest panel of ministry leaders, Sheila Erwin, BJ Arnett and Venus Monique talk about what they have experienced, learned, and lead by in their ministries while balancing their other life roles and responsibilities as woman.  Their unique perspectives crystalize into a common theme about teaching what is good while navigating a male-dominated industry. The importance of support and understanding among woman in ministry is discussed. This four part special series is sponsored by Up2Me Radio in honor of its 10 year anniversary in digital broadcasting. 

Dreams can die in many ways. For active, athletic Tori Joy Geiger, a congenital heart defect and multiple open-heart surgeries threatened some of her biggest dreams. Yet the story she tells on the next “COFFEE with Kim” is of God’s favor and blessing in both joyful and painful moments of her life. Hear about the habit her grandmother taught her that has enriched and empowered her prayer life. Hear about how God transformed her damaged heart into “a heart that beats for others” and led her into a chronic illness blog and coaching ministry. Join host Kim Crabill for this uplifting conversation with a woman whose dream of living with impact and purpose is coming true day by day, even in the face of chronic illness.

In this week three episode Kim and the guest panel of ministry leaders, Alexandra Boylan and Lisa Burkhardt Worley talk about what they have experienced, learned, and lead by in their ministries while balancing their other life roles and responsibilities as woman.  Their unique perspectives crystalize into a common theme about fulfilling your calling while navigating a male-dominated industry. The importance of support and understanding among woman in ministry is discussed. This four part special series is sponsored by Up2Me Radio in honor of its 10 year anniversary in digital broadcasting. 

We might be tempted to look around our world today with its changing definitions of gender, sexuality, and family, and wonder if marriage is still relevant. On our next “COFFEE with Kim,” guests James and Justina Page will talk with host Kim Crabill about God’s perspective on marriage and the timeless principles He has given us for growing committed, godly marriages that positively influence our children, our communities, our world. Join us for this important and inspiring conversation.

In this week two episode Kim and the guest panel of ministry leaders, Laura Brusca, Barbara Parker and Rebecca Keener talk about what they have experienced, learned, and lead by in their ministries while balancing their other life roles and responsibilities as woman.  Their unique perspectives crystalize into a common theme about the process of maturing into ministry that they want to share with other woman ministry leaders and future leaders. The importance of support and understanding among woman in ministry is discussed. This four part special series is sponsored by Up2Me Radio in honor of its 10 year anniversary in digital broadcasting. 

John “Robby” Eddy was in federal prison when he heard God promise him an “unfair advantage.” With 45 arrests and ravaged by addiction, it was hard to imagine a future with advantages. Yet on our next “COFFEE with Kim,” Robby will describe the miracles that led him out of prison, out of addiction, and into ministry and family life. It is impossible to listen to Robby’s story without marveling at the power, grace, and unconditional love of God. Join us!

In this opening episode Kim and the guest panel of ministry leaders, Carmen Pate, Jackie Carpenter and Myshel Wilkins talk about what they have experienced, learned, and lead by in their ministries while balancing their other life roles and responsibilities as woman.  Their unique perspectives crystalize into a common theme about the secrets of great leadership that they desire to share with other woman ministry leaders as well as future leaders. The importance of support and understanding among woman in ministry is discussed. This four part special series is sponsored by Up2Me Radio in honor of its 10 year anniversary in digital broadcasting. A very special thank you to Kim and to everyone who participated in this special series.

Have you ever thought about how many people you’ve encountered in the course of your life so far? Impossible to count, right! But have you ever thought about how many of those encounters were divine – directed by God to enrich your life and theirs? During the pandemic lock-down, speaker and author Sue McGray began to explore divine encounters in the Bible and discovered a wealth of application for our 21st-century lives. On next week’s “COFFEE with Kim,” Sue talks with host Kim Crabill about how the biblical encounters she studied opened her eyes to the divine appointments God was using in her life. Their conversation will raise your awareness of how God is orchestrating your own divine encounters, and why. Tune in!

You could say Candace Kirkpatrick was born to perform. From childhood, this award-winning actress was constantly jumping through hoops, checking off boxes, striving to please. This pattern suited her career but stunted her growth as a follower of Christ. As much as she longed to understand grace, she kept reverting to trying to earn God’s favor by her own efforts instead of resting securely in His love and acceptance. On the next “COFFEE with Kim,” Candace tells host Kim about the transformational moment on a NYC bus when grace took on fresh meaning for her. Her story will move you. It will also help all of us who struggle daily with setting aside the perpetual performance and instead relaxing in God’s amazing grace. 

Have you ever met a Happiness Advocate? Neither had we, until we met Violet Detre, our guest next week on “COFFEE with Kim.” Her conversation with Kim Crabill is not to be missed! Though she gave her heart to Christ at age 8, Violet fought a long battle with severe depression and multiple suicide attempts. She had almost concluded that joy and peace were unattainable. But God led her on a journey to expose the lies that were keeping her from the abundant life He promised. She learned joy strategies that have turned her life around, and she will be sharing those strategies with us. 

Our next live “COFFEE with Kim” conversation is with a woman whose first encounter with mental, physical, and sexual trauma occurred at age four. That trauma continued right through her teen years. But she had a praying grandma and aunt – and a faithful God who drew her into a relationship with Him and taught her how to forgive. That’s how Michele Davenport’s life turned from a horror story to a glory story. Today, through podcasts, radio, speaking engagements, books, and more, Michele exhibits joy and excitement in God’s forgiveness and unconditional love. Join us for a taste of that infectious joy.

Live Show! Imagine picking up a newspaper and discovering that the man who assaulted you 17 years earlier was front-page news worldwide. That’s what happened to our next guest on “COFFEE with Kim” when Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on multiple counts of sexual abuse. At first, the flashbacks and painful emotions she had long ago squelched came flooding back. Then, the healing process that had eluded her for so long began as the Lord came through with His supernatural strength, comfort and love. Join us as host Kim Crabill and this “anonymous survivor” point us to a God whose grace is greater than any trauma or tragedy.

Need a spiritual boost? This April, in Atlanta, six southern ministry leaders will come together to spiritually equip and inspire men and women at the 2022 Arise & Unite Conference. Kim Crabill, host of “COFFEE with Kim,” has been invited to be one of those leaders, and in next Monday’s conversation she will introduce us to some of her fellow presenters. They will talk about their vision for this gathering and give an enticing preview of the messages of wisdom and truth that are on their hearts. Join us for a sip of refreshment and renewal. 

Join us as our guest on “COFFEE with Kim” is Tina Gallo, an award-winning actress, acting teacher, contributing writer to Voice of Truth magazine, international best-selling author, speaker, and motivational leader. Yet despite these accomplishments, Tina understands the lure of comparison. Join Tina and Kim Crabill as they talk about how social media and other factors get in the way of seeing ourselves as God sees us. Discover how to break free from the comparison trap and live as daughters and sons of the King.

After a rollercoaster of doctor appointments, tests, and scans, Kim Airhart, age 41, wife and mother of five, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This week on “COFFEE with Kim,” she will talk with host Kim Crabill about her journey thus far. Hear how Jesus’s words sustained her: “Do not let your heart be troubled…believe in Me.” Hear, too, about her dedication to educating women about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer through the nonprofit she founded, “Harts of Teal.” Join us for a conversation that will strengthen your faith and perhaps save a life.  

Like many of us, Pastor Stu and Trish Fuhlendorf struggled in their marriage, and the kind of help they turned to fell short. When they came to faith in Christ, they found new resources for building a godly, authentic marriage: the Bible and the Holy Spirit. This week on “COFFEE with Kim,” they talk with Kim Crabill about the biblical principles that keep a marriage growing and thriving. You’ll want to hear what they have to say about the role of surrender to God and each other, being confidants and best friends as spouses, and how to recognize when your marriage starts to wander from God’s plan for it. Tune in and be blessed!

Can you feel the excitement? On the next “Coffee with Kim,” Kim Crabill will announce the launch of the 2022 Friends of Faith Tour across America. Some of the tour’s area directors will join her to talk about their vision for the tour and where and when the first gathering will take place.  “These FRIENDS OF FAITH events will not only discuss the ministry of friendship, but we will experience the joys of true friendship! We will talk, laugh, and connect with other faith-filled women!”  Join us to learn all about where the events will be held or how to make sure the tour comes to a venue near you! 

This week on “COFFEE with Kim,” members from the Confront and Conquer men’s group will talk about some of the unique pressures of being men whose faith is central to their lives. How is their faith perceived in their various areas of influence? What obstacles arise from their faith? How has meeting together helped to lighten the loads they bear? What are they learning about themselves? About God?

Can the truth about Jesus be uncovered–even without a body or a crime scene? On our next “COFFEE with Kim” join Kim and her guest, bestselling author of “Person of Interest” and former Dateline cold-case detective, J. Warner Wallace. Hear Wallace’s account as he investigated Jesus using an innovative and unique approach he employs to solve real missing person murder cases. In “Person of Interest”, Wallace carefully sifts through the evidence from history alone, without relying on the New Testament. Join us for what’s sure to be a fascinating conversation to understand like never before how Jesus, the most significant person in history, changed the world.

Why would someone walk away from the pay, prestige, and perks of two decades on Capitol Hill? For Frank Shelton, the answer was simple: He wanted more people to hear the Gospel. That passion has led him to serve with the ministries of Billy Graham, Luis Palau, Josh McDowell, and others. It has taken him to small country churches and huge international stadiums, always with the goal of helping one more person enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ. We’re going to hear just a fraction of the stories Frank has to tell when he joins us on the next “COFFEE with Kim.” You won’t want to miss it! 

Bob and Jeanne Arnold faced a parent’s worst nightmare: a late-night call from a coroner telling them their child had died. On our next “COFFEE with Kim,” they describe with honesty and vulnerability the depth of their pain, the questions they found themselves asking God, the surprising glimpses of joy amid the sorrow, and so much more. Nearly all of us have lost someone dear to us – a child, another family member, a close friend – and the Arnolds offer wisdom and understanding for walking through that loss.

Have you suffered the loss of a loved one, a job, a home, or a business. Or perhaps you’re rebuilding after a painful circumstance in your life. Major losses like these can sap the joy out of life, trapping you in pain. On our next “COFFEE with Kim” you’ll meet authors Duane and Cindy Mullett. They have experienced tragic loss and understand the meaning of suffering but they have also found a way back to joy. Join us, Monday, November 29, as the Mulletts share their tried-and-true journey from grief to recovery as documented in their new book, “From Pain 2 Purpose.”

Gretchen Rodriguez, our next guest on “COFFEE with Kim,” has a heart that burns with one passion: intimacy with Jesus. She loves to talk and write about how to draw ever closer to Him – through spending time with Him, listening to Him, fasting, and actively loving Him. She also offers practical help in overcoming the obstacles to intimacy such as slowing down and defeating distractions. If your heart resonates with Gretchen’s longing for more of Jesus, then you won’t want to miss her conversation!

When we’re in the middle of the D’s (death, disease, depression, divorce, despair) it’s hard to imagine we can still grow and flourish. Yet that has been the experience of speaker and licensed counselor Raylene Berry. When she joins us on “COFFEE with Kim” on Monday, November 1 at 10:00am ET you will meet a woman who has discovered what it looks like to count it all joy. Her story will fill you with the encouragement you need to keep pressing on toward God’s good purpose for you, whatever your situation…and to help others do the same. 

According to Eliopoulous, “like many other women, we tend to think we can do it all”. Cook, clean, have a job, serve as a volunteer, help friends, and care for kids, grandkids, and/or parents. Not only does overloading ourselves have negative consequences on our own physical, mental, and spiritual health but it can spill over and negatively impact others. Importantly, it also dishonors God in that we fail to do our best to care for temple of our Holy Spirit that He has blessed us with.  Enjoying the conversation? Leave us a comment and subscribe to the show!

Have you noticed how much harder it is to recognize what is good and what is evil? In a world that has declared truth “relative” and “subjective,” our moral compasses can go haywire. And then there’s that very personal dialogue when our head says yes and our heart says no, or vice versa. Is there an answer to all that confusion? Tammi Scimenes, our next guest on “COFFEE with Kim,” loves to talk, and as a professor, teach about how to grow in discernment so we can walk in wisdom and peace.

On our next “COFFEE with Kim,” you’ll meet Theo and Brittany Facinoli and hear their tender story. After their child Hannah Kathleen was stillborn in 2019, they wanted a way to remember and honor her each year on her birthday. As they pursued that desire, their hearts also went out to other families who’ve experienced infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss. Find out what God inspired them to do and how other families and communities are being affected. Join us for this uplifting conversation!

Join us a special message from Kim of great hope and healing! Were you blessed by the message? Click on episode details and leave a comment! Thank you for tuning in.

We will kick-off our season with special guest ALEX KENDRICK, one of the Kendrick Brothers, the award-winning movie producers who have given us such movies as Overcomers, The War Room, and Courageous. Our season begins with Alex and Kim talking about the Kendrick brothers two new fall releases. Hear about some of the behind the scene happenings and, most important, the heart of the brothers behind these life-impacting movies.

On the next “COFFEE with Kim” meet the real prayer warrior who played the role of “Miss Clara” in the War Room, Karen Abercrombie! We know Karen as an award-winning actress, but she is also a singer-songwriter, a Parent’s Choice Award-winning storyteller, an accomplished filmmaker, and…she has so many new things to tell us about. Join us!

Dr. Janet Maccaro believes that no trial is ever wasted. Her trial was a 40-year search for the reason behind her poor health. Now she shares her experience and knowledge so that others who are suffering with undiagnosed ailments can live healthier and better. Dr. Janet has doctorates in both holistic nutrition and natural medicine and is a certified nutritional consultant.

Perhaps the topic of friendship seems unremarkable to you. Ordinary. But some of Kim’s friends are joining her on the next “COFFEE with Kim” to talk about friendship in a fresh, in-depth way that may challenge your ho-hum perspective. Have you ever considered that there’s an intention and uniqueness at work that directs our steps to new friends?

Do you ever find those Old Testament stories hard to comprehend? Michele Chynoweth did and so she took on the challenge of writing her own books that reimagine the ancient stories with contemporary characters so her readers can better understand and relate to God’s messages of faith and hope. That alone makes Michelle a fascinating person to visit with on this week’s “COFFEE with Kim.” But there’s more!

Special Encore In Case You Missed it! What did Christ mean when He said He came that we might have life and have it more abundantly? The world says this abundance means working tirelessly to seek fame, fortune, and power! But what if God’s plan is not to overwhelm, overwork, or burden us? What if His abundance is derived by rest and joy as His Spirit works in and through us to accomplish more than we could ever imagine? Join Kim and her guest, Carmen Pate, on our next “COFFEE with Kim” as they discuss the keys to abundant living that won’t wear you down!

LIVE Broadcast- The fiery furnaces of life take many forms: divorce, addiction, depression, sickness, and more. Melissa Daniels’ fiery furnace took the form of her young daughter’s leukemia. Ava’s diagnosis came when she was just 2 years old, and was followed by 10 years of relapses and remissions, miracles and heartbreaks. In the furnace, Melissa and her family saw their faith ebb and flow, yet one thing they knew for sure: At all times, there was another in the fire with them, standing beside them. Join us on Monday, May 10, 10:00amET to hear Melissa’s story today, almost 2 years after saying good-bye to Ava and hello to a deeper relationship with her God.

Do strong men talk about their struggles? Do they confront hurtful secrets from their pasts, and what does that look like? How do they conquer the issues that get them “stuck”? “Confront & Conquer” is the male version of Kim Crabill’s signature study “Burdens to Blessings,“ and on our next “COFFEE with Kim” live-talk radio a group of the leadership men invite you to a unique inside look at what has been happening in their group.

As a pageant coach and titleholder, Andrea Kellum once taught girls and young women how to gain the confidence needed to succeed both on and off stage. Then, in 2017, God began to stir up a new desire in her that focused on two words: “warrior women.” With the support of her husband, Jeremy, she closed her pageant business and followed God into ministry.

Most people we meet have hard stories to tell. The stories that give us hope and help us persevere the best as the ones where God’s grace shines bright in the darkness. And this is the kind of story next week’s guest in “COFFEE with Kim” has to tell. Jenny Muscatell, widowed at 36, is mom to a daughter with a congenital heart disease that has required 8 major open-heart surgeries. Author of “The Journey of Faith and an Open Heart,” Jenny is sure to inspire us as she points to the evidence of God’s very personal power in our darkest days.

Now in Podcast- Encouragement can change a situation or an entire day. And this week’s guest on “COFFEE with Kim” is convinced it even has the power to change a life. At age 12, a brief conversation with a teacher resulted in Sandra Aldrich, child of Appalachia, becoming the first woman in her extended family to gain a degree beyond high school.

Now in Podcast! We often talk about our faith being tested by fire. For Justina Page, our next guest on COFFEE with Kim, life changed forever when fire literally swept through her home, taking the life of one twin son, severely injuring the other twin, and leaving Justina with third-degree burns over 55% of her body. You will not want to miss her powerful story filled with honesty, hope, and triumph. This week’s conversation will leave you marveling at the beauty God is able to bring from the ashes of life’s fires.

ENCORE- For many of us, life can seem like one disappointment after another. Relationships that don’t work out. Careers that never materialize. Dreams that dissolve. In this episode of COFFEE with Kim, inspiring author and speaker Kathleen Hardaway, has known deep disappointment…and deep fulfillment. You won’t want to miss what she shares from her heart about how we can discover God’s dreams for us and His path for seeing those dreams fulfilled.

Now in Podcast- In this episode of COFFEE, the dynamic Kathy Hood, a certified gift coach and founder of Woman University, joins Kim to talk about living empowered! What does it take to live everyday power-filled and passionate about God’s calling? Get ready to be refreshed and renewed in what God has in store for you!

Now in Podcast: You’ve probably heard Kim referring to her signature book, Burdens to Blessings, that describes the healing path God led her on to find His perfect purposes for the pain she had been carrying. On the next COFFEE, some women currently engaged in a Burdens to Blessings study will talk about their own journeys and the blessings God has brought them from their burdens. Join us to be reminded of what a loving, life-transforming God we serve!

Now in Podcast- In this episode, Casey Gomes takes the mic on COFFEE with Kim to answer that question and more! That’s right, for this episode it will be COFFEE with Casey! “Because of the demands on men’s time there has never been a more important time for us to build our relationship with God. Our society tells us that we should “be strong and silent” with our emotions but God wants us to share them – with Him and with our loved ones.” Tune in as Casey and the men provide first hand stories and perspective about finding hope and life in faith. This episode becomes a podcast after the live show.

LIVE BROADCAST- There is so much to talk about with this week’s guest on “COFFEE with Kim” that we’re just calling the show “Unscripted” and we’ll see where our guest leads us! Billy Hallowell has worked as a journalist and commentator for more than 15 years, in a variety of media, covering the biggest faith and culture stories. He is also author of four books, including the recently released “Playing with Fire” that explores the question, What is our fascination with the other side? We’ll talk about that book and more.

LIVE BROADCAST- Our next guest on “COFFEE with Kim” was in an emotionally and physically abusive marriage for almost 30 years. “I lost all me,” Sue McGray says. Today, God has her on a mission to help women step out of their personal prisons and let go of the things that hide their true beauty. This episode will be available as a Podcast after the live broadcast.

Now in Podcast. In this episode of “COFFEE with Kim,” we welcome Victoria Robinson, an author, speaker, TV personality, radio host, and Executive Director of three pregnancy centers. She is often accompanied on tour by her second daughter, who was scheduled to be aborted but survived. It’s a powerful story, told with Victoria’s signature combination of compassion and boldness. Join us for the message of hope and deep healing.

Robert Hotchkin, a man who made fun of believers for much of his adult life. Then one day, when he was almost 39 years old and chopping wood at his cabin in the Montana Mountains, the Lord showed up…and Robert fell madly in love with Jesus. He has since served the Lord as founder of Men on the Frontlines and Robert Hotchkin Ministries.

Have you ever thought, “I don’t even know who I am anymore?” If so, you are not alone. It’s easy to lose ourselves in all the ways life can be twisted by loss, failure, loneliness, addictions, and so much more. On our next COFFEE, Kirstin Leigh joins Kim to talk about her battles to not only overcome addictions and feeling lost but to also create a way to help others. Join us!

You’ve go to love a movie with cute girls in cute clothes, dealing with real issues in a loving, biblical way…right?”Switched” is that movie and in this episode we talk with the writer and director, Alexandra Boylan, plus two co-stars, Madeline Byrne and Miya Horcher. It is going to be so much fun and we can promise you some great “behind the scenes” stories; and we’ll get serious too as the women share their encounters with bullying and why making this movie was important to them.

Are you growing weary? It should be no surprise in light of the worldwide pandemic, protests and looting, racial divisions, and election battles. For many of us, fear and loss of hope are gaining ground in our hearts. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Jason Jimenez, pastor, national speaker, apologist, and author, wants to help us navigate these tumultuous times as grounded disciples of Christ.