The Mosaic Life Podcast
Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity.
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Season 5 | Created for Good Works feat. Simi John
10/23/2024
Season 5 | Created for Good Works feat. Simi John
This is the Mosaic Life Podcast—through sharing stories of amazing individuals, both new and familiar, the Mosaic Life Podcast uncovers the shared humanity within all of us–and the transformative power of God to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, that all of our stories are woven together with broken pieces, but God has a habit of gathering those pieces together and creating a masterful mosaic. In this series, we are talking about what it looks like to utilize your strengths and gifts outside the four walls of the church. We are going to explore how our guests have come to the place of knowing the assignment on their lives and how they navigate the challenges and victories that come with doing good works. Let’s jump into today’s episode with Rocky Garza! Links from the show: To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Promised Ground Coffee: This season we have an opportunity for you to support the work of The Mosaic Life Podcast. An Austin-based coffee roaster, Promised Grounds Coffee, is partnering with us to allow you to order specialty coffee for your home, office, or church AND support The Mosaic Life with every order! Go to and you will be directed to their ordering site! You can even set up an auto-ship and have coffee every month and support The Mosaic Life with every sip! Thank you for being such a gift to this community–we cannot do this work without you! Find Simi John: More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 5 | Created for Good Works feat. Rocky Garza
10/23/2024
Season 5 | Created for Good Works feat. Rocky Garza
This is the Mosaic Life Podcast—through sharing stories of amazing individuals, both new and familiar, the Mosaic Life Podcast uncovers the shared humanity within all of us–and the transformative power of God to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, that all of our stories are woven together with broken pieces, but God has a habit of gathering those pieces together and creating a masterful mosaic. In this series, we are talking about what it looks like to utilize your strengths and gifts outside the four walls of the church. We are going to explore how our guests have come to the place of knowing the assignment on their lives and how they navigate the challenges and victories that come with doing good works. Let’s jump into today’s episode with Rocky Garza! Links from the show: To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Promised Ground Coffee: This season we have an opportunity for you to support the work of The Mosaic Life Podcast. An Austin-based coffee roaster, Promised Grounds Coffee, is partnering with us to allow you to order specialty coffee for your home, office, or church AND support The Mosaic Life with every order! Go to and you will be directed to their ordering site! You can even set up an auto-ship and have coffee every month and support The Mosaic Life with every sip! Thank you for being such a gift to this community–we cannot do this work without you! More about Rocky Garza: There are stories that you tell yourself, whether they were first told to you by someone else or it’s something you’ve created all on your own, that contribute to feeling unworthy, insignificant, and incapable. Through coaching sessions, team workshops, and keynote presentations Rocky wants to show how the truths we have been told have developed into lies we deeply believe. All of Rocky’s work and words can be boiled down to one truth, that who you are is good. In all that he does, Rocky wants to challenge these stories you tell yourself so you can experience the freedom and confidence that comes with living vulnerably. Since 2014, Rocky’s been doing just that. Helping people like you find clarity about who you are, experience the transformation that comes with truly knowing yourself, and ultimately accept yourself. Many of us, without realizing it, are living a life fueled by doubt. That doubt is keeping us from getting the promotion we want, from achieving our goals, and from creating the life we want. It’s time to kill that doubt and build confidence. Rocky lives in Dallas with his wife and two kids. On the weekends you can catch Rocky spending his days playing pickleball. All day long if it were physically possible. Find Rocky: More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Things I am Learning: A Mini-Series Episode 4
10/02/2024
Things I am Learning: A Mini-Series Episode 4
Welcome back to The Mosaic Life Podcast. I am excited — and a little nervous— to share this mini-series. I want to take the time with these episodes to talk about the journey I have been on and what it has looked like for me, in this season of life and learning. Both through my experience in the last year at Denver Seminary, and just in living over the last few years. I hope you will be encouraged, spurred on and that you would lean into what is happening in your life and world. In today's episode, I am going to talk about legacy and what it looks like to take count of your life and the investment of others...I am honored to have you listen in! Links from the show: To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Promised Ground Coffee: This season we have an opportunity for you to support the work of The Mosaic Life Podcast. An Austin-based coffee roaster, Promised Grounds Coffee, is partnering with us to allow you to order specialty coffee for your home, office, or church AND support The Mosaic Life with every order! Go to and you will be directed to their ordering site! You can even set up an auto-ship and have coffee every month and support The Mosaic Life with every sip! Thank you for being such a gift to this community–we cannot do this work without you! More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Things I am Learning: A Mini-Series Episode 3 with Vivian Mabuni
09/25/2024
Things I am Learning: A Mini-Series Episode 3 with Vivian Mabuni
Welcome back to The Mosaic Life Podcast. I am excited — and a little nervous— to share this mini-series. I want to take the time with these episodes to talk about the journey I have been on and what it has looked like for me, in this season of life and learning. Both through my experience in the last year at Denver Seminary, and just in living over the last few years. I hope you will be encouraged, spurred on and that you would lean into what is happening in your life and world. In today's episode, we are going to continue the conversation with my dear friend and fellow student, Vivian Mabuni. I cannot wait for you to hear us talk about all the things we are learning in this season and how we feel challenged to keep leaning in as the Lord calls us to life-long learning! Links from the show: To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Promised Ground Coffee: This season we have an opportunity for you to support the work of The Mosaic Life Podcast. An Austin-based coffee roaster, Promised Grounds Coffee, is partnering with us to allow you to order specialty coffee for your home, office, or church AND support The Mosaic Life with every order! Go to and you will be directed to their ordering site! You can even set up an auto-ship and have coffee every month and support The Mosaic Life with every sip! Thank you for being such a gift to this community–we cannot do this work without you! More About Vivian Mabuni: Vivian Mabuni is a national speaker, author, bible teacher and podcast host. Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, SheReadsTruth, Our Daily Bread, Propel Sophia and her teachings have been featured on the YouVersion Bible App’s “Verse of the Day”. With over 30 years on staff with Cru, Viv loves teaching about the Bible and its practical application to ministry and life. She has been a keynote speaker at IF:Gathering, QCommons, Cru Winter Conferences, Family Life’s “Weekend To Remember”, and Biola University. Author of "Open Hands, Willing Heart”, she also serves on the Board of Trustees for Denver Seminary and is the founder & host of “Someday Is Here” a podcast for AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) leaders. Viv loves drinking coffee with her husband of 30 years, Darrin, and marveling at their three young adult kids. Find Vivian Mabuni: Instagram: @vivianmabuni @somedayisherepodcast Website: More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Things I am Learning: A Mini-Series Episode 2 with Vivian Mabuni
09/18/2024
Things I am Learning: A Mini-Series Episode 2 with Vivian Mabuni
Welcome back to The Mosaic Life Podcast. I am excited — and a little nervous— to share this mini-series. I want to take the time with these episodes to talk about the journey I have been on and what it has looked like for me, in this season of life and learning. Both through my experience in the last year at Denver Seminary, and just in living over the last few years. I hope you will be encouraged, spurred on and that you would lean into what is happening in your life and world. In today's episode, we are going to have a conversation with my dear friend and fellow student, Vivian Mabuni. I cannot wait for you to hear us talk about all the things we are learning in this season and how we feel challenged to keep leaning in as the Lord calls us to life-long learning! Links from the show: To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Promised Ground Coffee: This season we have an opportunity for you to support the work of The Mosaic Life Podcast. An Austin-based coffee roaster, Promised Grounds Coffee, is partnering with us to allow you to order specialty coffee for your home, office, or church AND support The Mosaic Life with every order! Go to and you will be directed to their ordering site! You can even set up an auto-ship and have coffee every month and support The Mosaic Life with every sip! Thank you for being such a gift to this community–we cannot do this work without you! More About Vivian Mabuni: Vivian Mabuni is a national speaker, author, bible teacher and podcast host. Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, SheReadsTruth, Our Daily Bread, Propel Sophia and her teachings have been featured on the YouVersion Bible App’s “Verse of the Day”. With over 30 years on staff with Cru, Viv loves teaching about the Bible and its practical application to ministry and life. She has been a keynote speaker at IF:Gathering, QCommons, Cru Winter Conferences, Family Life’s “Weekend To Remember”, and Biola University. Author of "Open Hands, Willing Heart”, she also serves on the Board of Trustees for Denver Seminary and is the founder & host of “Someday Is Here” a podcast for AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) leaders. Viv loves drinking coffee with her husband of 30 years, Darrin, and marveling at their three young adult kids. Find Vivian Mabuni: Instagram: @vivianmabuni @somedayisherepodcast Website: More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Things I am Learning: A Mini-Series Episode 1
09/11/2024
Things I am Learning: A Mini-Series Episode 1
Welcome back to The Mosaic Life Podcast. I am excited — and a little nervous— to share this mini-series. I want to take the time with these episodes to talk about the journey I have been on and what it has looked like for me, in this season of life and learning. Both through my experience in the last year at Denver Seminary, and just in living over the last few years. I hope you will be encouraged, spurred on and that you would lean into what is happening in your life and world. In today's episode, I am going to talk about my personal journey over the last few years...I am honored to have you listen in. Links from the show: To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Promised Ground Coffee: This season we have an opportunity for you to support the work of The Mosaic Life Podcast. An Austin-based coffee roaster, Promised Grounds Coffee, is partnering with us to allow you to order specialty coffee for your home, office, or church AND support The Mosaic Life with every order! Go to and you will be directed to their ordering site! You can even set up an auto-ship and have coffee every month and support The Mosaic Life with every sip! Thank you for being such a gift to this community–we cannot do this work without you! More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 4 | Episode 6: More Than a Song with Sharon Irving {Part 2}
06/05/2024
Season 4 | Episode 6: More Than a Song with Sharon Irving {Part 2}
Welcome to The Mosaic Life Podcast, this season we are excited to explore and dive into the topic of Worship. Through conversations with worship leaders from around the country (well actually the world) we will talk about how worship impacts our lives personally, how we engage in worship communally, and how both shape our faith. We believe these conversations will be formative for this community and hope you will take the time to lean all the way in and grow with us along the journey. We are back for the final part of our conversation with Sharon Irving today! Sharon just blessed us so much. Her heart and her posture was so beautiful. Today we have a really sweet surprise at the end of the episode so make sure you listen to the very end. Links from the show: To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Promised Ground Coffee: This season we have an opportunity for you to support the work of The Mosaic Life Podcast. An Austin-based coffee roaster, Promised Grounds Coffee, is partnering with us to allow you to order specialty coffee for your home, office, or church AND support The Mosaic Life with every order! Go to and you will be directed to their ordering site! You can even set up an auto-ship and have coffee every month and support The Mosaic Life with every sip! Thank you for being such a gift to this community–we cannot do this work without you! More about Sharon Irving: Sharon Irving Cochran is a dynamic artist known for her talents in music, poetry, and acting, winning the Golden Buzzer on America's Got Talent. From her roots in Chicago to global stages, her uplifting voice and inspiring messages resonate with diverse audiences, transcending boundaries and touching hearts. Her debut album, "Bennett Ave" showcases her versatility, while her spoken word films, available for licensing, spread inspiration worldwide, enhancing worship experiences in churches of all sizes and denominations. Alongside her husband Quincy, she co-founded "Living Epistle" embodying God's grace through music and coaching aspiring artists. Sharon's artistry aims to uplift and heal, serving as a bridge builder to shift atmospheres through the transformative power of worship music. Find Sharon: Website: Living Epistle Website: Instagram - @sharonirvingmusic Facebook - Sharon Irving More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 4 | Episode 6: More Than a Song with Sharon Irving {Part 1}
05/29/2024
Season 4 | Episode 6: More Than a Song with Sharon Irving {Part 1}
Welcome to The Mosaic Life Podcast, this season we are excited to explore and dive into the topic of Worship. Through conversations with worship leaders from around the country (well actually the world) we will talk about how worship impacts our lives personally, how we engage in worship communally, and how both shape our faith. We believe these conversations will be formative for this community and hope you will take the time to lean all the way in and grow with us along the journey. Sharon Irving. Friends–this conversation was powerful. We recorded this just after Sharon and her whole family had gotten over being sick, it felt like such a sacred moment with her. You are going to hear her heart for the Church and for what it means to be a bridge builder in communities. You are also going to hear her talk passionately about her own story and life and just how worship has been a foundational piece of her seeing the Lord draw her into community and intimacy with Him. This episode was so full that we decided to make it a two-part–so let’s get into part 1 today! Links from the show: To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Promised Ground Coffee: This season we have an opportunity for you to support the work of The Mosaic Life Podcast. An Austin-based coffee roaster, Promised Grounds Coffee, is partnering with us to allow you to order specialty coffee for your home, office, or church AND support The Mosaic Life with every order! Go to and you will be directed to their ordering site! You can even set up an auto-ship and have coffee every month and support The Mosaic Life with every sip! Thank you for being such a gift to this community–we cannot do this work without you! More about Sharon Irving: Sharon Irving Cochran is a dynamic artist known for her talents in music, poetry, and acting, winning the Golden Buzzer on America's Got Talent. From her roots in Chicago to global stages, her uplifting voice and inspiring messages resonate with diverse audiences, transcending boundaries and touching hearts. Her debut album, "Bennett Ave" showcases her versatility, while her spoken word films, available for licensing, spread inspiration worldwide, enhancing worship experiences in churches of all sizes and denominations. Alongside her husband Quincy, she co-founded "Living Epistle" embodying God's grace through music and coaching aspiring artists. Sharon's artistry aims to uplift and heal, serving as a bridge builder to shift atmospheres through the transformative power of worship music. Find Sharon: Website: Living Epistle Website: Instagram - @sharonirvingmusic Facebook - Sharon Irving More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 4 | Episode 5: More Than a Song with John Cassetto
05/15/2024
Season 4 | Episode 5: More Than a Song with John Cassetto
Welcome to The Mosaic Life Podcast, this season we are excited to explore and dive into the topic of Worship. Through conversations with worship leaders from around the country (well actually the world) we will talk about how worship impacts our lives personally, how we engage in worship communally, and how both shape our faith. We believe these conversations will be formative for this community and hope you will take the time to lean all the way in and grow with us along the journey. Friends, today I get to share with you a dear friend of mine that I have had the privilege of getting to know over the last few years through my work with Celebrate Recovery. John Cassetto is humble and kind, actually, his entire family is humble and kind. I have no doubt that through this conversation you are going to come to believe the same. John shares deep wisdom and takes us all the way back to his childhood and some of his earliest memories in worship. Sometimes we just have to take it all the way back, right? Enjoy today’s conversation, friends. Links from the show: To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Promised Ground Coffee: This season we have an opportunity for you to support the work of The Mosaic Life Podcast. An Austin-based coffee roaster, Promised Grounds Coffee, is partnering with us to allow you to order specialty coffee for your home, office, or church AND support The Mosaic Life with every order! Go to and you will be directed to their ordering site! You can even set up an auto-ship and have coffee every month and support The Mosaic Life with every sip! Thank you for being such a gift to this community–we cannot do this work without you! More about John Cassetto: John Cassetto serves as the Global Worship Pastor at Saddleback Church. As the Global Worship Pastor, John has the privilege of leading, shepherding and shaping the worship community and experience at twenty Saddleback campuses across four different continents. Together, he and his wife Stefanie have been serving the local church for more than twenty years; fourteen years in the town of Manchester, New Hampshire, and the most recent seven with Saddleback Church in Southern California. They are the proud parents of three boys: Noah, Hayden, Judah. (And a furrier fourth, their dog Boston.) When John’s not at Saddleback, he can likely be found enjoying family time, adventuring through one of the country’s fifty-eight national parks, or scouring the shores for sea glass. Find John: IG: @johncassetto More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 4 | Episode 4: More Than a Song with Layla de la Garza
05/08/2024
Season 4 | Episode 4: More Than a Song with Layla de la Garza
Welcome to The Mosaic Life Podcast, this season we are excited to explore and dive into the topic of Worship. Through conversations with worship leaders from around the country (well actually the world) we will talk about how worship impacts our lives personally, how we engage in worship communally, and how both shape our faith. We believe these conversations will be formative for this community and hope you will take the time to lean all the way in and grow with us along the journey. I am so excited to introduce the Mosaic Life community to Layla (Li-la) de la Garza. Layla comes to us from Monterrey, Mexico and while our heart languages are different the Spirit crosses all languages and connects hearts. Today we are going to talk about more than worship and we are honored to hear Layla’s story— I am grateful for how the conversation brings us right into the truth about faith, life, and worship. Let’s jump in. Links from the show: To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Promised Ground Coffee: This season we have an opportunity for you to support the work of The Mosaic Life Podcast. An Austin-based coffee roaster, Promised Grounds Coffee, is partnering with us to allow you to order specialty coffee for your home, office, or church AND support The Mosaic Life with every order! Go to and you will be directed to their ordering site! You can even set up an auto-ship and have coffee every month and support The Mosaic Life with every sip! Thank you for being such a gift to this community–we cannot do this work without you! More about Layla de la Garza: Layla (Li-la) was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, where she lives with her husband Diego, and their crazy miracle boy, Leonardo. They planted a church called VIDAIN, where she currently serves in the Creative and Communications Team, and leading Worship for their campuses in Monterrey, Saltillo, Mexico City, and Venezuela. Layla loves to write and illustrate her everyday experiences with God on her blog in Spanish - @NotasConDios, and shares these experiences on her Podcast ̈ Notas con Dios¨, a space created to inspire women to follow Jesus. She creates devotionals in Spanish that you can find on the YouVersion Bible App, and also other free resources that can be found in her website to help us grow in our relationship with Jesus. She loves drinking a good cup of coffee with churros, and eating carne asada and quesadillas with friends and family! Find Layla de la Garza: IG: @layladelagarza More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 4 | Episode 3: More Than a Song with Joél Salabarría
05/01/2024
Season 4 | Episode 3: More Than a Song with Joél Salabarría
Welcome to The Mosaic Life Podcast, this season we are excited to explore and dive into the topic of Worship. Through conversations with worship leaders from around the country (well actually the world) we will talk about how worship impacts our lives personally, how we engage in worship communally, and how both shape our faith. We believe these conversations will be formative for this community and hope you will take the time to lean all the way in and grow with us along the journey. Mosaic Life community get ready to hear from Joél Salabarría. This conversation is personal and transformative. There is no way that listening today you will not be impacted. For Austin locals–please connect in with The Worship Society and if you can get to a live event–the way Joel leads and fosters a spirit of worship is unique and needed in this generation. Let’s jump into this convo now. Links from the show: To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Promised Ground Coffee: This season we have an opportunity for you to support the work of The Mosaic Life Podcast. An Austin-based coffee roaster, Promised Grounds Coffee, is partnering with us to allow you to order specialty coffee for your home, office, or church AND support The Mosaic Life with every order! Go to and you will be directed to their ordering site! You can even set up an auto-ship and have coffee every month and support The Mosaic Life with every sip! Thank you for being such a gift to this community–we cannot do this work without you! Find Joél Salabarría: IG: @j.salabarriamusic More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 4 | Episode 2: More Than A Song with Sócrates Pérez
04/24/2024
Season 4 | Episode 2: More Than A Song with Sócrates Pérez
Welcome to The Mosaic Life Podcast, this season we are excited to explore and dive into the topic of Worship. Through conversations with worship leaders from around the country (well actually the world) we will talk about how worship impacts our lives personally, how we engage in worship communally, and how both shape our faith. We believe these conversations will be formative for this community and hope you will take the time to lean all the way in and grow with us along the journey. Friends, we are so excited to kick off the season with my friend Socrates Perez. I have known Socrates for several years and every time I am around him I am encouraged. In this conversation you are going to hear us talk about worship in the context of everyday living, what it means to lead from that place and how familial legacy is so impactful to his story. I can’t wait for you to get to know my friend, Socrates – enjoy the show. Links from the show: To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Promised Ground Coffee: This season we have an opportunity for you to support the work of The Mosaic Life Podcast. An Austin-based coffee roaster, Promised Grounds Coffee, is partnering with us to allow you to order specialty coffee for your home, office, or church AND support The Mosaic Life with every order! Go to and you will be directed to their ordering site! You can even set up an auto-ship and have coffee every month and support The Mosaic Life with every sip! Thank you for being such a gift to this community–we cannot do this work without you! More about Sócrates Pérez: Socrates Perez lives in Orlando, FL with his wife, Sarah, and their two children, Cora (11) and Miles (8). He has been in full-time ministry for over 15 years, and currently serves as the Worship Pastor at Horizon West Church, where he develops Sunday worship services, disciples volunteer ministry teams, and preaches throughout the year. Prior to moving back to his hometown, Socrates served at Saddleback Church for 8 years. Raised in Orlando by immigrant parents from the Dominican Republic, Socrates has been blessed with a strong foundation in Jesus and the church, along with opportunities to see the Christian faith lived out in various cultural expressions. Today, he is passionate about seeing the Church embrace the fullness of Jesus’ gospel for the world by reflecting the uniqueness of the multicultural body of Christ, bringing hope and restoration in response to the suffering and brokenness in the world. Find Sócrates Pérez: IG: @socperez More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 4 | More Than A Song with Cheryl Luke
04/17/2024
Season 4 | More Than A Song with Cheryl Luke
Welcome to The Mosaic Life Podcast, this season we are excited to explore and dive into the topic of Worship. Through conversations with worship leaders from around the country (well actually the world) we will talk about how worship impacts our lives personally, how we engage in worship communally, and how both shape our faith. We believe these conversations will be formative for this community and hope you will take the time to lean all the way in and grow with us along the journey. In this first episode, we will hear directly from Cheryl Luke as we look a the foundations of worship. We hope you are encouraged. Links from the show: To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Promised Ground Coffee: This season we have an opportunity for you to support the work of The Mosaic Life Podcast. An Austin-based coffee roaster, Promised Grounds Coffee, is partnering with us to allow you to order specialty coffee for your home, office, or church AND support The Mosaic Life with every order! Go to and you will be directed to their ordering site! You can even set up an auto-ship and have coffee every month and support The Mosaic Life with every sip! Thank you for being such a gift to this community–we cannot do this work without you! More about Cheryl Luke: Cheryl has spent the majority of her life in vocational ministry as a leader, pastor, and ministry director. With over 40 years of leadership experience, Cheryl’s heart is to see individuals healed and whole, fully prepared to walk in the purpose God has for their lives. Cheryl believes that helping others experience healing is what God intends for her to do for the rest of her life. More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Oneka McClellan
11/15/2023
Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Oneka McClellan
Welcome to the Mosaic Life Podcast. In this third season our conversations and stories are centered around resilience, transformation, and unwavering hope. We will discuss narratives of individuals who have encountered the liberating power of recovery and have overcome difficult circumstances. The primary goal of this collection of conversations is to inspire, inform, and instill hope in you, and cultivate a deeper understanding that freedom and healing are obtainable. Well, hello everybody, My name is Cheryl Luke and this is the Mosaic Life Podcast. Today I have, another dear friend of mine, Oneka McClellan on the show. Oneka and her husband live in the Dallas area and they pastor Shoreline City churches. I've known Oneka for several decades and she's a dear friend and an amazing leader in the church, and I can't wait to share our conversation with you. Links from the show: We would love to offer you a free guide to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: More about Oneka McClellan: Oneka McClellan's dynamic personality, creative vision, prophetic gift and compassion for the ‘one’ has propelled countless lives, marriages, teams and churches into their God-given destiny. Oneka is eager to see individuals realize the love, value and purpose found in Christ through the local church. She, alongside her husband Earl, are the Lead Pastors of Shoreline City Church with campuses locally and globally. With a passion for Sisterhood, she has challenged the way women think about themselves and others by pioneering a ‘Value Revolution’ that has now spanned the globe through a variety of creative initiatives. She is also the author of her book, Born of A Woman. Behind the scenes, she can be found loving her three kids – Parker, Grayson and Elle – and cheering on her husband of over twenty five years. Find Oneka: Social: @onekamcclellan Website: More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Susan Seay
11/08/2023
Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Susan Seay
Welcome to the Mosaic Life Podcast. In this third season our conversations and stories are centered around resilience, transformation, and unwavering hope. We will discuss narratives of individuals who have encountered the liberating power of recovery and have overcome difficult circumstances. The primary goal of this collection of conversations is to inspire, inform, and instill hope in you, and cultivate a deeper understanding that freedom and healing are obtainable. Well friends, Susan Seay is here to teach us today. First of all, she did not stutter at all when she said of her husband, I love that man. Susan and her husband have seven children, so I would say Susan is here to mother us today. Susan is a gap filler in the world of mentoring moms. When I asked her about resilience, she said resilience is not quitting in the Gap. You will be encouraged as she unpacks this concept. I'm so excited for you to hear this conversation as we talk about life and what obedience looks like in different seasons. Links from the show: We would love to offer you a free guide to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Find Susan Seay: I encourage you to stay connected to Susan, she has SO much more she can share with you. Here's a couple of ways to do it! First, go to her website SusanSeay.com and enter your name and email to her FREE self-evaluation guide - 12 Things Intentional Moms Do Differently The second way is to Subscribe/follow her podcast - Mentor for Moms . Susan has over 150 episodes of practical advice and wisdom for you, your family, and your home. If neither of these are for you in your season of life, take a moment to share her information with someone in your life who could benefit from connecting to her work. That's a huge way to support the important work she is doing in the world. More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Vivian Mabuni
11/01/2023
Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Vivian Mabuni
Welcome to the Mosaic Life Podcast. In this third season our conversations and stories are centered around resilience, transformation, and unwavering hope. We will discuss narratives of individuals who have encountered the liberating power of recovery and have overcome difficult circumstances. The primary goal of this collection of conversations is to inspire, inform, and instill hope in you, and cultivate a deeper understanding that freedom and healing are obtainable. Friends, were back with a few more episodes on the topic of resilience. We just couldn't end this season without sharing these conversations, and today I talked to my friend Vivian Mabuni. Viv is a speaker and an author. She's a wife and mother, and in this episode she's going to gently and wisely lead us to the heart of the father that longs to be led by the spirit. Viv says resilience is showing up, not giving up, and she remembered staying at home when her children were younger. And she mentioned that while motherhood feels like an obscurity, in the quiet of that season, she remembered that God was with her, and in a way that only Viv can. She talks about marriage, the good and the hard. She reminded us that resilience in marriage is worth it. Enjoy the show. Links from the show: We would love to offer you a free guide to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: More About Vivian Mabuni: Vivian Mabuni is a national speaker, author, bible teacher and podcast host. Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, SheReadsTruth, Our Daily Bread, Propel Sophia and her teachings have been featured on the YouVersion Bible App’s “Verse of the Day”. With over 30 years on staff with Cru, Viv loves teaching about the Bible and its practical application to ministry and life. She has been a keynote speaker at IF:Gathering, QCommons, Cru Winter Conferences, Family Life’s “Weekend To Remember”, and Biola University. Author of "Open Hands, Willing Heart”, she also serves on the Board of Trustees for Denver Seminary and is the founder & host of “Someday Is Here” a podcast for AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) leaders. Viv loves drinking coffee with her husband of 30 years, Darrin, and marveling at their three young adult kids. Find Vivian Mabuni: Instagram: @vivianmabuni @somedayisherepodcast Website: More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Meaghan Grider
10/11/2023
Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Meaghan Grider
Welcome to the Mosaic Life Podcast. In this third season our conversations and stories are centered around resilience, transformation, and unwavering hope. We will discuss narratives of individuals who have encountered the liberating power of recovery and have overcome difficult circumstances. The primary goal of this collection of conversations is to inspire, inform, and instill hope in you, and cultivate a deeper understanding that freedom and healing are obtainable. Friends, talking about resilience has impacted me deeply. Thank you for going on the journey with us and for leaning all the way in. Today, I haveone of my dearest friends joining us, Meaghan Grider. You guys, this conversation left our team speechless. As she began talking, I knew I was going to throw out my prepared questions and just follow the conversation. And we went there and we ran out of time. I really think we might need a part two with Meaghan. Meaghan takes us to some powerful places and shares incredible wisdom about how to discover resilience in the midst of ongoing challenges. So lean in and enjoy. Links from the show: We would love to offer you a free guide to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: More About Meaghan Grider: Meaghan Grider is the Director of Celebrate Recovery at Saddleback Church and on the National Team for Celebrate Recovery, which is a global ministry that has transformed millions of lives. She is committed to sharing the message found in , “It is for freedom that Christ set us free”. She has been a Children’s Director, Youth Director, Drama Director, Women’s Minister, and Recovery Minister in her almost 30 years of ministry. She and her husband, Ken, have been married since 1992 and have 3 children. With the help of her Savior, Meaghan lives out her mantra, life is hard but God is good. Find Meaghan Grider: Instagram: @meaghangrider More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Jeni Baker
10/04/2023
Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Jeni Baker
Welcome to the Mosaic Life Podcast. In this third season our conversations and stories are centered around resilience, transformation, and unwavering hope. We will discuss narratives of individuals who have encountered the liberating power of recovery and have overcome difficult circumstances. The primary goal of this collection of conversations is to inspire, inform, and instill hope in you, and cultivate a deeper understanding that freedom and healing are obtainable. In today's episode, I am thrilled to welcome my dear friend Jeni Baker. Jeni and her husband lead Celebrate Recovery and have spent years walking through their own stories of recovery. She vulnerably takes the time to share what ongoing recovery looks like in her life and how we can engage in the process of Walking out foundational healing from hurts habits and hang ups. Please enjoy this conversation Links from the show: We would love to offer you a free guide to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: More About Jeni Baker: Jeni serves alongside her husband, Johnny as the leaders of the worldwide movement Celebrate recovery. She has a heart for sharing her story of God’s victory in her life over codependency and childhood dysfunction, and sharing the hope and healing she has found in recovery. They have been married since 2000 and have served together in ministry for over 16 years. As a pastors wife, she also has a heart for pastors wives, and helping them find healing from their hurts, hang ups and habits. Find Jeni Baker: Instagram: @Jenibaker More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Andi Andrew
09/27/2023
Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Andi Andrew
Welcome to the Mosaic Life Podcast. In this third season our conversations and stories are centered around resilience, transformation, and unwavering hope. We will discuss narratives of individuals who have encountered the liberating power of recovery and have overcome difficult circumstances. The primary goal of this collection of conversations is to inspire, inform, and instill hope in you, and cultivate a deeper understanding that freedom and healing are obtainable. Today, we have the brilliant and honest Andi Andrew. I want to start by thanking Andi for the authenticity she brought to this conversation. Listen, grab a notebook or get the note section of your phones ready. So you can capture the wisdom that Andi has gained through the years, her heart of surrender and learning to trust the Lord beyond what she could even see or understand is encouraging and leaders--this episode is something you'll want to return to. So buckle up, everybody. Links from the show: We would love to offer you a free guide to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: More About Andi Andrew: Andi Andrew is the author of She Is free, Fake or Follower, and Friendship-It’s Complicated. She is a passionate preacher who feels called to see the fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ outworked practically and powerfully in our everyday lives. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, and planted at , Andi’s life is currently focused on raising her four kids, writing, and investing in local churches and lives around the world. Find Andi Andrew: Instagram: @AndiAndrew More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Johnny Baker
09/20/2023
Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Johnny Baker
Welcome to the Mosaic Life Podcast. In this third season our conversations and stories are centered around resilience, transformation, and unwavering hope. We will discuss narratives of individuals who have encountered the liberating power of recovery and have overcome difficult circumstances. The primary goal of this collection of conversations is to inspire, inform, and instill hope in you, and cultivate a deeper understanding that freedom and healing are obtainable. Today I'm sitting down with Johnny Baker. He is the second generation leader of Celebrate Recovery. In this episode, we'll hear Johnny Share candidly about what it looks like for him to navigate the unique intersection of leadership, vulnerability and the recognition that it is okay to not be okay. And we'll talk about the importance of family, community. And having a good support system. So without further ado, let's get into my conversation with the Johnny Baker. Links from the show: We would love to offer you a free guide to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: More About Johnny Baker: Johnny, a nationally recognized speaker and author, has been a part of Celebrate Recovery since the beginning of the program. Serving alongside his parents, the founders of Celebrate Recovery, his was among the first lives changed by the program. Johnny has served on CR staff since 2004, became the pastor of Celebrate Recovery in 2012 and is now succeeding his father, Pastor John Baker, as the leader of the worldwide movement. As an adult child of an alcoholic who chose to become an alcoholic himself, Johnny is passionate about breaking the cycle of dysfunction in his family and helping other families find the tools that will lead to healing and openness. Find Johnny Baker: Instagram: @JohnnyBaker More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Rebecca Contreras
09/13/2023
Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Rebecca Contreras
Welcome to the Mosaic Life Podcast. In this third season our conversations and stories are centered around resilience, transformation, and unwavering hope. We will discuss narratives of individuals who have encountered the liberating power of recovery and have overcome difficult circumstances. The primary goal of this collection of conversations is to inspire, inform, and instill hope in you, and cultivate a deeper understanding that freedom and healing are obtainable. Today's episode is a special one for me, my friend. For over 25 years, Rebecca Contreras is joining us. She is a powerhouse and immediately she gives us a master class on resilience. One thing she does is lead us to the truth, that with the power of God, nothing is off the table no matter what our past says about us. So no matter your story, get ready to be inspired and challenged by my friend Rebecca. We would love to offer you a free guide to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: More About Rebecca Contreras: Rebecca Contreras is currently the President & CEO of AvantGarde LLC (AG), a consulting firm she cofounded in 2011 as the majority owner. AG has grown to over 110 employees spread across TX, DC, VA, MD, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Florida, and a few other states. AG's Offices are in the Austin and Washington DC area with clients in 26 different government agencies. AG offers a one-stop-shop approach to addressing complex organizational issues, AGs capabilities center around four key areas: Human Capital (HR), Organizational Development, Business Operations and Technology. Rebecca commutes back and forth between her TX and DC offices. Rebecca lives in the Austin Texas area with her husband of 32 years, David. Rebecca and David are founders of their 501c3 organization, , a nonprofit foundation that supports funding programs for inner-city families and underprivileged youth and causes in her hometown in Austin and throughout her home state of Texas. Rebecca is also the Amazon best-selling author of , which describes her transformative journey from a poverty-stricken childhood to her career in the White House and eventually her thriving success as an entrepreneur. Find Rebecca Contreras: @Rebeccaanncontreras More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Irene Rollins
09/06/2023
Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Irene Rollins
Welcome to the Mosaic Life Podcast. In this third season our conversations and stories are centered around resilience, transformation, and unwavering hope. We will discuss narratives of individuals who have encountered the liberating power of recovery and have overcome difficult circumstances. The primary goal of this collection of conversations is to inspire, inform, and instill hope in you, and cultivate a deeper understanding that freedom and healing are obtainable. In today's episode I'm so excited to welcome my friend, Irene Rollins. Listen, this is a deep end of the pool conversation. Irene and her husband Jimmy have been in ministry for over 20 years and in the last several years have faced transition crisis and experienced God's faithfulness in the middle of it all. We went to some honest and vulnerable places, and she shares how she overcame and is still overcoming through the power of resilience. One thing she shared is still sitting with me. The people who hurt us can be the same people who are used by God to heal us. You guys grab paper and pen, You're going to want to take notes on this one. Please enjoy this conversation. Links from the show: Jimmy & Irene Rollins Marriage Podcast TWO EQUALS ONE MARRIAGE MINISTRY We would love to offer you a free guide to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: More About Irene Rollins: Irene Rollins is passionate about the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health of all people. As a certified Emotional Intelligence Coach, she loves to study human behavior enabling her to understand a wide variety of people, guiding them to be the best version of themselves through her teaching, writing and coaching. Irene’s fervency to help others overcome their self-defeating habits comes from her life experience as an overcomer of alcohol addiction and trauma. Irene models accountability and often reminds those in the addiction community to “do the work” and “If you aren’t working on your recovery, you’re working on your relapse.” After almost twenty-five years in full-time ministry, serving as Senior Pastors of a thriving church called i5 City, Irene and her husband Jimmy felt a shift in their ministry focus. Irene and Jimmy founded the ministry of TWO = ONE with a mission to help build strong marriages that result in healthy families that impact our communities for the better. In her downtime, Irene enjoys reading, exercising, cooking and clowning around with her husband Jimmy, their children, Kayla, Jaden, and Maya, and her two English bulldog babies. Find Irene Rollins: @irenerollins – Instagram Irene Rollins - Facebook Jimmy & Irene Rollins Marriage Podcast TWO EQUALS ONE MARRIAGE MINISTRY More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Derrek Luke
08/30/2023
Season 3 | Discovering Resilience with Derrek Luke
Welcome to the Mosaic Life Podcast. In this 3rd season our conversations and stories are centered around resilience, transformation, and unwavering hope. We will discuss narratives of individuals who have encountered the liberating power of recovery and have overcome difficult circumstances. The primary goal of this collection of conversations is to inspire, inform, and instill hope in you, and cultivate a deeper understanding that freedom and healing are obtainable. Today, I kick off with a special guest, my nephew the one and only Derrek Luke! I am so grateful he was willing to come and give us a baseline for this series. We dive into some of the foundations around resilience and Derrek brings both his life experience and what the Lord has taught him on this topic to the table. Let’s get started! We would love to offer you a free guide to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Find Derrek Luke: Instagram: More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 2 | The Ways We Cope with Cheryl Luke
04/05/2023
Season 2 | The Ways We Cope with Cheryl Luke
Welcome back to The Mosaic Life Podcast. Friends, we wanted to wrap up this special collection of conversations with a recording of a message originally shared during the 2023 IF:Gathering in Dallas, Texas. Cheryl is going to share how the Lord desires to restore our souls and bring us to a place of alignment with Him, even when we cannot see a way forward. We pray this teaching will encourage you and be something the Spirit will use as you continue along your journey leaning into The One Who restores your soul. We would love to offer you a free glimpse of the Relate Journal to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Organizations with more resources on coping: Celebrate Recovery: Better Help:
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Season 2 | Bonus Episode: Relate Journal with Charlotte Thomason
03/29/2023
Season 2 | Bonus Episode: Relate Journal with Charlotte Thomason
Welcome back to The Mosaic Life Podcast. Friends, we are continuing our series of conversations centered around The Ways We Cope. In this brief conversation with my guest Charlotte Thomason, we talk about The Relate Journal and how to use it. I have used this method of journaling for over 2 decades. It is a helpful tool when feeling triggered, or overwhelmed by thoughts, or to journal a positive experience. Charlotte designed the journal to help her navigate her personal recovery journey, then developed an entire program around it. When she retired, she gifted the program and journal to me. And my goal is to steward well, the gift this journaling method has been to my life. Now, This particular style may not be for everyone, but I am certain it will benefit some of you. I encourage you to listen to our short talk. We would love to offer you a free glimpse of the Relate Journal to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Organizations with more resources on coping: Celebrate Recovery: Better Help:
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Season 2 | The Ways We Cope with Charlotte Thomason
03/22/2023
Season 2 | The Ways We Cope with Charlotte Thomason
Welcome back to The Mosaic Life Podcast. Friends, we are continuing our series of conversations centered around The Ways We Cope. Charlotte Thomason is joining me today. Charlotte is an author, a retired Licensed Master Social Worker, and has her masters in cultural apologetics. She has played a vital role in helping individuals cope with traumatic experiences. In today’s episode, we will discuss how she reached a breaking point, realized she had a sexual addiction, and how found freedom from it. We will dive into Charlotte’s journey of healing, and the challenges she faced, and talk about what coping looks like for her today. Join us for this candid conversation and explore the power of healing and resilience. Please be aware that this episode may contain topics that some may find triggering. If you have younger children you may want to listen first and decide whether the content is appropriate. We want to ensure everyone feels safe and comfortable listening to this podcast. Thank you! We would love to offer you a free guide to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Organizations with more resources on coping: Celebrate Recovery: Better Help: Find Charlotte Thomason: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: YouTube: Books More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 2 | The Ways We Cope with Becky Page, Part 2
03/15/2023
Season 2 | The Ways We Cope with Becky Page, Part 2
Welcome back to The Mosaic Life Podcast. Friends, we are continuing our series of conversations centered around The Ways We Cope. Before I go on I want to mention that everyone copes. Coping is generally defined as the cognitive and behavioral efforts that are used to manage stress. Significant life events, whether positive or negative can cause stress and drift: things like divorce, loss, grief, trauma, getting married, or having babies. To adjust to stress, some people may employ various behaviors, thoughts, and emotions, depending on the situation. You may not find yourself attending recovery meetings. You may not struggle with hard drugs. And, alcohol may not be an issue for you. You may, however, need to make some minor adjustments, because of life’s circumstances, having been misused, stagnant, or feeling stretched and you are coping, in order to MAKE IT through the day. If this is you or someone you know this volume of conversations is for you! Today, Becky Page and I continue our conversation from last week. We went long and I wanted to continue our talk. If you missed part 1, I invite you to take the time to go back and listen, because we set the foundation for this series. Today, we will dive deeper into her story, hear about the ways in which she experienced the Lord’s pursuit of her life, and how she came to understand addiction and recovery. We would love to offer you a free guide to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: Organizations with more resources on coping: Celebrate Recovery: Better Help: More on Becky Page: Becky Page loves a good messy story. Her own story has been messy & it’s what led her first to over a decade as a professional psychotherapist, and later to coach many souls in network marketing. She is a wife, momma, and outdoor lover living in Fayetteville AR. Find Becky Page: Instagram: Website : More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 2 | The Ways We Cope with Becky Page, Part 1
03/08/2023
Season 2 | The Ways We Cope with Becky Page, Part 1
Welcome back to The Mosaic Life Podcast. Friends, we are going to pivot, and start a new series of conversations centered around The Ways We Cope. Life can be difficult, right? And, the last few years have proven that to be true! We’ve faced various challenges. Some new, some old, and others have seemed to resurface. And unfortunately, for some of us, the people, things, and vices we turn to, in order to cope or make us feel better are just temporary and often leave us feeling empty and at times without hope. Thankfully there are a number of tools and resources available to help us navigate life’s challenges. And, we have One who is calling us to trust and turn to him so that He can help us navigate this journey called LIFE! Join my guest and friend Becky Page and me, as we start the discussion on The Ways We Cope. This conversation was so rich with content and story that we decided to split this into a two-parter. The first part is going to be focused on some foundational language for us to all understand what coping is, and how we can navigate unhealthy patterns and Becky really sets the stage for us to dive deeper into this series. We would love to offer you a free guide to help you further process and reflect with the Holy Spirit, as you go to Him to restore your soul. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: More on Becky Page: Becky Page loves a good messy story. Her own story has been messy & it’s what led her first to over a decade as a professional psychotherapist, and later to coach many souls in network marketing. She is a wife, momma, and outdoor lover living in Fayetteville AR. Find Becky Page: Instagram: Website : More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 2 | Holy and Hard Transitions with Cari Trotter Part 2
02/15/2023
Season 2 | Holy and Hard Transitions with Cari Trotter Part 2
This Season on The Mosaic Life Podcast we are going to explore transitions - both holy and hard. We all face them, let's talk about how to walk or navigate these seasons as best we can. As I mentioned last week, I went long and deep with the Cari Trotter. This is part 2 of that conversation! We jump back into the complexities of transition with family and kids. And, Listen up! We have a surprise guest joining us . . . Ainsley Trotter! She falls in the middle of the Trotter Tribe. We thought it beneficial to hear from Ainsley. our hope is that you might invite your teen to listen, and have a conversation. Ainsley is truly special. I could have continued our convo. some lessons are taught and others are caught I truly appreciate the way Ainsley has learned to trust God with the different seasons of her life. To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: More on Cari Trotter: Cari Trotter lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband Toby and their three children. In 20 years of marriage and building a family they have moved 8 times in the athletic profession and transition has been a substantial part of her life. In recent years she has overcome a medical crisis with her own health seeing God work wonders. Cari's undergraduate degree is in apparel design and her masters' work is in apologetics and evangelism at Dallas Theological Seminary. Find Cari Trotter: Instagram: Website : Substack: More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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Season 2 | Holy and Hard Transitions with Cari Trotter Part 1
02/08/2023
Season 2 | Holy and Hard Transitions with Cari Trotter Part 1
This Season on The Mosaic Life Podcast we are going to explore transitions - both holy and hard. We all face them, let's talk about how to walk or navigate these seasons as best we can. Today we are talking with the dearest, Cari Trotter. You guys, we went deep and long, so deep and long that we have created 2 episodes. I don’t want you to miss anyTHING! In this episode, Cari and I talk about how she shows up in the midst of multiple transitions — involving health, several moves, and the building and rebuilding of community. Cari mentions stewarding well, the tension of grief and pain along with joy and perseverance. She talks about, well, teaches about enduring when our experiences leave us feeling lonely, even when we are not alone. She says when you’re down “Sometimes perseverance looks like JUST getting dressed. On many occasions she found herself leaning into the power and truth of this verse “because you’ve put the lord before you, you will not be shaken!” There’s so much so much here . . . join us as we jump right into the deep together! To send Cheryl and The Mosiac Life Team a Prayer Request visit: More on Cari Trotter: Cari Trotter lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband Toby and their three children. In 20 years of marriage and building a family they have moved 8 times in the athletic profession and transition has been a substantial part of her life. In recent years she has overcome a medical crisis with her own health seeing God work wonders. Cari's undergraduate degree is in apparel design and her masters' work is in apologetics and evangelism at Dallas Theological Seminary. Find Cari Trotter: Instagram: Website : Substack: More about The Mosaic Life Podcast! Through sharing the stories of amazing people you may or may not have heard of before, the Mosaic Life Podcast reveals the humanity that rests inside of us–and the power God has to redeem it for His glory. It turns out, all of our stories are littered with broken pieces, but God has a habit of putting those pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic. We are all broken–and all beautiful. Whatever broken pieces your story contains–the painful moments and the joyful moments, the mundane and the exciting, the calm and the chaotic, the hard and the good–you can trust that God can weave it all together to make something beautiful out of your life. Our goal for the Mosaic Life Podcast is to motivate you to embrace your story, lean into the passions God has given you, and live with intention and authenticity. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: Website: Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: Website:
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