Understanding the Mystery of Prayer and God's Promises
Heart of the Matter Radio Podcast
Release Date: 05/24/2019
Sarah Joseph Hale's Fight for Thanksgiving: The Inspiring Story Behind a National Tradition
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Welcome to the Thanksgiving episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Cynthia steps back ino history and hightlights Sarah Josepha Hale. Sarah, who lived during the Civil War, believed a national day of thanksgiving would unite and fractured nation. Due to her persistance, President Lincoln finally made the Thanksgiving a national holiday. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and listen to this delightful story while you count your blessings. This year, Cynthia is offering her childhood memories as a gift to her listeners. Click
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Prepare for the Holidays and Nurture Your Relationships
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Welcome to Heart of the Matter Podcast/Radio. As the holiday season approaches, Cynthia and her guest, , delve into the topic of making memories with your family. Afterall, you will look back on the happy times with loved ones rather than fret over what you didn't purchase. They discuss how to make the holiday special by spending time with family and by remembering those who are missing from your circle. Janet also offered tips for those who might be grieving as well as making decisions with family members about what they find meaningful. Tune into this heartfelt conversation and...
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Nurturing Gratitude: Practical Tips for Fostering Thankful and Respectful Children
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In this episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast, Cynthia chats with author and parenting expert, . They tackle the reason we see so much modern day disrespect, and Jill believes we have placed too much emphasis on self-esteem. Instead Jill believes we should avoid fostering a sense of entitlement and teach children to give to others. The episode also features heartwarming stories that hightlight the beauty of gratefulness. Check out Jill's ministry .
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Approaching the Topic of Death with Kids
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Welcome back to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In today's podcast, we discussed a tough topic: how to approach the topic death with your children. Our guest was who wrote the children's book Fly High: Understanding Grief with God's Help. Our hostess, Cynthia, shared her experiences and fears surrounding death in childhood. In contrast, Janet offered guidance on using nature as an example. She suggested allowing a kid to say goodbye in his or her own way as well as being sensitive to the child's age. Join us for this important and useful conversation.
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What is a Near Death Experience and a Deathbed Experience?
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Welcome to a special episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast for Halloween. We are all curious about death and what comes afterward. has extensively researched Near death and Death Bed experiences and written several books on the topic. He and Cynthia discussed his work. This is a clip of a longer video. They discussed whether these experiences are compatible with Christianity. You can watch that video .
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Unraveling the Mystery of Praying Personalities
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Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. This week we continued the conversation with on praying personalities. She introduced us to four praying personalities, which are Problem Solver, Friend of God, Organized Prayer, and Peace Seeker. You can take an online test to discover which best describes you . Each praying personality has unique characterisics and app;roaches to God. Join Cynthia and Janet as they discuss this interesting topic.
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Embracing Your Unique Prayer Personality
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Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. In today's episode we delved into the fascinating topic of prayer and discuss how each of us approaches prayer differently. Cynthia interviewed author who is a prayer warrior and author of Praying Personalities: Finding My Natural Prayer Style. Janet explained how she noticed different prayer personalities in Scripture, ranging from emotive to devotional to physical prayer styles. She encouraged people to embrace their natural inclination while challenging us to avoid using busyness as an excuse. Join us as we tap into the topic of...
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Supporting Family Members with Anxiety and Mental Illness
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Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast where we dive deep into important topics that impact our lives. In today's episode, we have a special guest, who wrote Are You Ready to Find Joy When Life Gets Messy? Carole brings her personal experience and insights on caring for her husband who struggles with mental illness. She sheds light on early signs to watch for such as mood swings or anxiety, and she emphasizes the importance of getting professional help. In addition, Carol offers coping mechanisams for family members, highlighting the importance of listening...
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Secrets to Improving Your Mental Health
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Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter Radio Podcast. We have a thought-provoking guest, , who will discuss the important topic of mental health. Increased anxiety and depression after the pandemic prompted her to reach out to parents and families. Mel shares her insight on how people respond differently to situations. She emphasizes the need for understanding and empathy. Dr. Tavares reminds us that we are all on a journey toward becoming more like Christ, and she encourages forgiveness as an essential part of personal and spiritual growth. Through out the episode, Mel offers...
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Finding Hope and Joy in Times of Uncertainty
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Welcome to another episode of Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. Today we have the pleasure of hosting , author of the devotional book, Fresh Hope for Today. With everything happening in the world today, it's easy to lose hope and feel overwhelmed. That's why we are diving into the topic of mental health for the next few weeks. Grace's book filled with touching and beautiful reflections reminds us our hope lies in Christ. Join us as we discuss the power of prayer, finding hope in little moments, and how God's love can bring us joy and encouragement. Stay tuned for an unlifting...
info_outlineAs a preteen, I prayed for Mom to get the wall-to-wall carpet she longed for. Later, my parents won a contest and received carpet for their living room and dining room. Mom was thrilled, and both parents considered me an incredible prayer warrior.
I look back now and wonder if that was God's encouragement. As an adult, I've had times prayer frustrated me. I prayed so hard and cared so deeply. Why didn't God answer.
My husband, Ray Simmons, a teaching elder at our church offers answers.
The photo is an Olive tree in the Garden of Gethsemene