167. Finding Your Calling: A Christian Take on Purpose and Success | RuslanKD
Release Date: 09/02/2025
175. Why This Author's Children's Books Are Captivating Adults | Anthony DeStefano
The Tammy Peterson Podcast
What does it really mean to pray for a miracle, and why do sincere prayers sometimes seem to go unanswered? In this episode, I sit down with Anthony DeStefano to explore faith, prayer, miracles, and the tension many Christians feel between trust in God and disappointment when outcomes don’t unfold as hoped. We talk about how miracles are understood in Christian theology, why anxiety can quietly undermine faith, and how prayer often requires holding paradoxes at the same time—action and surrender, courage and fear, precision and openness to God’s will. Anthony draws from decades of...
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174. Raising Strong Children: The Values That Build a Better Future | Louise Kirk
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What if the lessons children need most have quietly disappeared from our classrooms? In this conversation, I speak with Louise Kirk, UK Coordinator for *Alive to the World*, an international character-education program using storytelling to teach children the virtues and life skills that shape a meaningful future. Louise has spent years researching how modern sex and relationships education took root in the UK—and how a return to grounded, family-centered wisdom could restore clarity and confidence to young people today. Together, we explore the power of story, the importance of early...
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173. The Hidden Curriculum Changing Lives Worldwide | Christine Vollmer
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What if a child’s entire future could change through one meaningful story? In today’s conversation, I sit with Christine Vollmer, President of Provive and founder of *Alive to the World*, a remarkable values and character-education program transforming classrooms across Venezuela and far beyond. Christine shares how virtues, empathy, purpose, and emotional development can reshape the lives of children—reducing school violence, lifting young men out of bullying, and giving young girls the confidence to protect their futures. Find more from Christine: Alive to the World: Alcatraz...
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172. Pain to Peace: Rewiring the Body Through Light and Sound | Alvin Harbour, Linda Locurto
The Tammy Peterson Podcast
Are light frequency therapy and vibrational sound healing real tools for physical and emotional healing, or are we just beginning to understand the language of the body? In this episode, I sit down with Alvin Harbour, founder of the IVOLV wellness center, and Linda Locurto to explore their work using sound therapy, light therapy, ozone, and resonance-based healing to support the nervous system, shift biochemistry, and restore the body’s ability to repair itself. Alvin shares how his vision emerged from personal loss and his drive to recreate healing through vibration, oxygen, and light,...
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171. The Truth About Mary Magdalene You’ve Never Heard Before | Jennifer McNutt
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The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt, Ph.D., FrHisS, is the Franklin S. Dyrness Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Wheaton College, IL, and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian tradition. A Fellow in the Royal Historical Society, she received her PhD from the University of St. Andrews, her MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a BA in Religious Studies from Westmont College. Noted for her award-winning teachings and writings, she has received accolades such as the Sidney E. Mead Prize and the Frank S. and Elizabeth D. Brewer Prize. Known for her prolific authorship,...
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170. From Wheelchair to Walking Again: How Faith & Food Saved Her Life | Mimi Morgan | EP 170
The Tammy Peterson Podcast
Our podcast guest is a multifaceted talent previously a stay-at-home mom, now a dinnerware designer, profound artist, and recent convert to Catholicism. She has been featured in the notable documentary "Healing Humanity". She's currently training for an astounding 500-mile pilgrimage across Spain, known as St. James The Way. Triumphing over health adversities, she has fought back from an autoimmune disorder, neurological issues including living with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease for six years, a stroke, and hospital-acquired MRSA. Through her unwavering determination and a lifestyle...
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169. How Feminism Changed Marriage, Motherhood, and Dating | Andrea Mrozek
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Feminism promised freedom, empowerment, and opportunity—but what has it really delivered for women? In this conversation, Tammy Peterson sits down with Andrea Mrozek, co-author of *I Do? Why Marriage Matters*, to explore how feminism has reshaped marriage, motherhood, and dating—and what’s been lost along the way. Together they examine the decline of birth rates, the rise of loneliness, and the hidden costs of the revolution. Andrea brings decades of research into family, child care, and fertility, offering a clear-eyed look at second wave feminism, women’s empowerment, and the...
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168. Growing Up Online: Gen Z’s Mental Health and Social Media Addiction | Mary Morgan
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What happens when an entire generation grows up online? In this conversation, Mary Morgan joins me to explore how social media addiction has shaped Gen Z’s mental health, relationships, and sense of identity. Mary reflects on getting her first smartphone at age 11, the way platforms like TikTok feed loneliness and fear, and why so many young people are struggling to find meaning beyond the algorithm. We talk about the rise of hookup culture, the loss of real-world friendships, and how artificial intelligence is beginning to replace human connection. Mary shares her perspective as a Gen Z...
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167. Finding Your Calling: A Christian Take on Purpose and Success | RuslanKD
The Tammy Peterson Podcast
Success alone doesn’t satisfy the soul. In this episode, we explore how true purpose is found not in achievements, but in answering God’s unique calling for your life. Ruslan KD joins me to share his journey of faith, discipline, and ambition, and how he has come to understand the difference between selfish ambition and godly ambition. We talk about what the Bible says about calling, how daily habits shape identity, and why prayer and the Holy Spirit are essential for discovering meaning in life. This is a conversation for anyone longing to connect their ambitions with their faith and to...
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166. Is Your Child at Risk? A Trafficking Survivor's Warning for Moms | Nate Lewis
The Tammy Peterson Podcast
Is Your Child at Risk? Hear Nate Lewis, a human trafficking survivor, share his chilling story of being kidnapped at gunpoint in this powerful Episode 166. Nate reveals the tactics predators use, the trauma he endured, and how faith and purpose led him to found The Innocent, a nonprofit training law enforcement to combat child trafficking and s*xtortion. Discover critical child safety tips, including how to protect your child from human trafficking and spot signs of online predators. Nate’s journey from victim to advocate offers vital lessons for parents, especially moms, on preventing child...
info_outlineSuccess alone doesn’t satisfy the soul. In this episode, we explore how true purpose is found not in achievements, but in answering God’s unique calling for your life. Ruslan KD joins me to share his journey of faith, discipline, and ambition, and how he has come to understand the difference between selfish ambition and godly ambition. We talk about what the Bible says about calling, how daily habits shape identity, and why prayer and the Holy Spirit are essential for discovering meaning in life. This is a conversation for anyone longing to connect their ambitions with their faith and to see success through the lens of Jesus Christ.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What am I meant to do?” or wondered how to align your goals with your purpose in Christ, this episode will offer clarity and encouragement.
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