Life Renovation Podcast
Join us for healthy conversations about faith, family, and sexuality. Recorded locally in Spokane, WA. Sponsored by Life Services Spokane.
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Episode 1: What Is a Life Renovation—And Why Do I Need One?
<p>What is a Life Renovation and do I even need one? Find out in our intro episode as co-hosts Glendie and Elizabeth break down the hard questions of life and introduce tools to help you navigate them.</p> <p>Show Notes:</p> <ul> <li>Scripture quoted by Glendie: John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcomeit. </li> <li>Statistics on pornography, fatherless and abortion mentioned: 68% of churchgoers and over 30% of pastors struggle with pornography. 33% of children in America live in father absent homes. 4 in 10 women in the church have experienced an abortion, but only 7% ever tell anyone in their church.</li> </ul> <p>Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!</p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LSSpokane/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/LSSpokane/</a></p> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeservicesofspokane/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/lifeservicesofspokane/</a> <p>Life Renovation Podcast is a ministry of Life Services Spokane, a Christ-centered 501c3 based out of Spokane, WA. To learn more about our work with those impacted by unplanned pregnancy, fatherlessness, and past abortions visit our website at <a href="http://www.lifeservices.org" rel="nofollow">www.lifeservices.org</a></p> <p> </p>Episode 43: Healing from Sexual Trauma with Laurel Bahr
<p>In this episode of the Life Renovation Podcast, Glendie and Elizabeth sit down with pastor, international author, and former labor-and-delivery nurse Laurel Bahr to explore her powerful journey of healing from sexual abuse. Laurel shares her discovery, the challenges she faced, and the profound lessons she learned along the way. With compassion and wisdom, she provides valuable insights for anyone coming to terms with abuse in their life, including how it often manifests. Trigger Warning: This episode addresses sensitive topics—but you may leave with something unexpected: HOPE.</p> <p><a href="https://a.co/d/dVayRSS" rel="nofollow">Love Gone Wrong: Living Happily Ever After as Survivors of Abuse by Laurel Bahr</a></p>Ep, 62: Understanding LGBTQ+ Identity Through a Biblical Lens Pt. 1
<p>In this powerful episode, hosts Glendie and Elizabeth begin a thoughtful series on gender identity and same-sex attraction, welcoming Sheri Olsen, Executive Director of Path of Life. With grace and biblical grounding, Sheri walks us through four common identity-based perspectives found within the LGBTQ community, helping listeners understand the deeper roots and beliefs behind each. This conversation offers clarity, compassion, and truth for anyone seeking to engage these topics with love and wisdom.</p> <p>Show Notes: </p> <p><a href="https://www.portlandfellowship.com/clarity.php" rel="nofollow">https://www.portlandfellowship.com/clarity.php</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW56UzR3LTlESU1TOU0tVGVWMUV5Y2pXVlQxQXxBQ3Jtc0ttcjgzQXVDVVo2NjkzRVZkZ1BOV3pBYXpEekRGSTRKNXdLS3lZMXVIOWRoa1hiY1dBMkwwTXlMbU1XbVRSeVlvN2R0VmVKaVFzRGlkRnAydjBzQjh2YlVnNHJfVXpGdTFmS3FpLVhiMlpJQnpxRHNvcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pathoflifespokane.org%2F&v=D0eXRRBLms4" rel="nofollow">https://www.pathoflifespokane.org/</a></p> <p>Thank you for joining us today! If this episode blessed you, don’t forget to rate, review, and share it with friends and family. Learn more about Life Services Spokane by following us on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/lifeservicesspokane" rel="nofollow"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeservicesspokane/" rel="nofollow"> Instagram</a>.</p> <p>Life Renovation Podcast is a ministry of Life Services Spokane, a 501c3 based out of Spokane, WA. To learn more about our work with those impacted by unplanned pregnancy, fatherlessness or past abortions please visit our website at<a href="http://www.lifeservices.org" rel="nofollow"> www.lifeservices.org</a>.</p>Episode 17: Navigating Hard Topics-My Body My Choice
<p>“My Body My Choice” has become a popular slogan that represents personal bodily autonomy, bodily integrity and freedom of choice. On today’s episode, Glendie and Elizabeth take a deep dive into the history of where “My Body My Choice” comes from, how to use logic and reason to critically think through this issue and give you some tools on how to have meaningful conversations with others of differing viewpoints.</p> <p>Show Notes:</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hand-God-Journey-Abortion-Changed/dp/B00F6J4BAA" rel="nofollow">The Hand of God-Dr. Bernard Nathanson</a></p> <p><a href="https://reproductivefreedomforall.org/" rel="nofollow">NARAL</a></p> <p><a href="https://pulseforlife.org/2020/10/a-founders-vision/" rel="nofollow">Who is La</a><a href="https://pulseforlife.org/2020/10/a-founders-vision/" rel="nofollow">rry Lader?</a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Friedan" rel="nofollow">Who is Betty Friedan?</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Roe-V-Wade-Jon-Voight/dp/B08SGMZYWH" rel="nofollow">Roe v. Wade Movie</a></p> <p>5 Tools for Navigating Hard Topics</p> <ol> <li>Lead with questions not statements</li> <li>Win the person, NOT the argument</li> <li>Keep the MAIN thing, the MAIN thing</li> <li>Be Kind</li> <li>Ask their story</li> </ol> <p>Thanks for listening! Don't forget to rate the podcast and share it with your friends!</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LSSpokane/" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>& <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeservicesofspokane/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!</p> <p>Life Renovation is a ministry of Life Services, Spokane, a Christ-centered 501c3 based out of Spokane, WA. To learn more about our work with those impacted by unplanned pregnancy, fatherlessness, and past abortions visit our website at <a href="https://lifeservices.org/" rel="nofollow">www.lifeservices.org</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>