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Being a preacher in the countryside is not for the faint of heart nor faith. Four inexperienced preachers face a myriad of challenges including those who figure a man of the cloth needs a wife. Can they meet the expectations of "helpful" congregants and be true to their hearts?

Journal Gently (formerly Let’s Encourage One Another) is a podcast designed to help introverted women find healing after experiencing grief, hurt, and trauma. This is a sacred space for us to meet together and draw close to God on the pages of our journals, especially when life is hard. It's all about taking small, gentle steps and inviting God to do His healing work in us. Let's journal gently. ------ Kari Bartkus is a spiritual director who walks with hurting Christian women, helping them recognize God's presence in the midst of their pain, including grief, depression, illness, and ...

Trapped in the nightmare of Miami’s illicit underworld, Meg O’Hara has no choice but work for a high-stakes criminal to repay a debt. Freedom is a pipe dream, until FBI agent Christopher Shaunessy offers her a way out. It won’t be easy, especially playing the role of lover to the charismatic agent. Getting the goods on her boss could mean her life, a risk she’ll take to be rid of the rat’s vulgar advances.

Ten years ago, Stacy Buchanan's mother—the mayor—was found dead in Coldwater Cove, Maine. Her death was ruled an accident, but Stacy never got over the feeling that something was off. Her father's health takes a turn for the worse, and she is forced to pass up a dream job to return to the cove. After Stacy finds a key piece of evidence that proves her mother's death was no accident, the case gets reopened. She can't move on with her life or find closure until justice is served, but a desperate killer is still out there and will do anything to keep the truth buried in the past.

The long awaited cattle drive is finally here, and Clara is ready to finish her first year as the sole owner of the Fuller Ranch. A lot is riding on getting the herd to market, but she and her men are prepared for just about anything. The drive is going well and Jake couldn't be prouder of all the rancher's daughter has accomplished. She's all woman but tough as any cowhand. When unexpected trouble strikes, Jake learns what happens when you're too trusting. If the enemy has his way, they stand to lose it all.

Wie kannst du jemanden loslassen, wenn dein Herz sich immer noch bei jedem Schlag nach der Person sehnt? Inmitten des New Yorker Großstadtlebens kreuzen sich die Wege von Madison, einer ehrgeizigen Lehrerin, und Damian, einem charmanten, aber berechnenden Geschäftsmann. Madison sorgt mit einer revolutionären Software für Furore in der IT-Welt - und Damian sieht darin seine Chance, das Programm für seine Zwecke zu gewinnen.

After years of living with her controlling father and brothers, Kimberly Lloyd simply wants to make her own decisions. Living in Bar Harbor, Maine, working as a paramedic is the first step to free herself from her overbearing family. She won’t let anyone take her job or new friendships from her.

A podcast for visionaries, entrepreneurs and people who dream big. We talk about getting real with yourself, doing the hard work and we share some insights and lessons learned along the way.

Hvis har et ønske om at ville forstå dig selv, dine udfordringer og dit potentiale og samtidig er nysgerrig på hvordan astrologien kan hjælpe dig med det, så er denne podcast noget for dig. Den 1. april 2025 begyndte jeg en online astrologi uddannelse, og sammen med mig kommer du i denne podcast med på rejsen ind i astrologiens verden. Her vil jeg f.eks. prøve at forstå hvorfor et horoskop aldrig tager fejl og at alt, der har en begyndelse har et horoskop. Her får du mulighed for at komme med fra starten, med intentionen om at lære at tyde dit horoskop - eller måske bare noget af ...

Guatemala, a hotspot of unique wildlife, boasts 100 rivers, over 250 wetland areas, and many famous volcanoes. Hear about this beautiful Central American country and experience the daily life of the Guatemalan people, from work and school to fun and play.

Gear up for a frightful jaunt into the darkest reaches of the ancient Appalachians. Folk deep within Appalachian hollers lean close to share stories of the inexplicable with hushed awe. Monsters rumbling in the hills. Strange lights darting through the pitch-black night sky. Horrible occurrences, almost ineffable in their bizarre tragedy. "Tall tales," you might say. But tell that to the Flatwoods monster in Braxton County, West Virginia.

Marriage. Motherhood. Career changes. Life changes like these can hit you with an unexpected force and leave you feeling as if you've completely lost your sense of self. Have You Seen My Sexy is a short listen about rediscovering all the things that make you the best version of mother, wife, woman, entrepreneur, sister or friend that you can possibly be. It is about finding what makes you sexy both inside and out, and redefining your approach finding purpose, passion, and happiness in your life.

From greetings to holidays, there are tons of times in your world where you can sign. What's the sign for happy? Or for cake? Learn helpful words for birthdays, feelings, holidays, and more.

In More Than a Mom, bestselling author Kari Kampakis offers a practical, approachable, and attainable framework to stay on a healthy path. You can take your kids only as far as you’ve come–and since their strength builds on your strength, you must take time to focus on you.

Madison, Maisey, and Annabelle meet for the first time at a beautiful dude ranch in Wyoming. Their only intent is to relax, write, and enjoy some peace and quiet. One simple retreat wasn't supposed to change all of their lives forever. Madison is quiet and her real life is hidden deep in secrecy. She doesn't want anyone to know who she is or the fears and worries that follow her in the big city. In the wide-open country - where she's reminded of home - Randal steps in to show her that cowboys are good at protecting their own.

Abby is a highly respected house cleaner to the wealthy. She was certain she'd already hit the glass ceiling when the offer of a lifetime comes her way. Her mentor and owner of "Dirt Slayers" offers to promote her to a live-in position. More income, less rent, doing what she loves - What's the catch?

Have you ever wondered how to speak with someone who can’t hear? It’s easier than you might think. Just follow the steps to learn several useful phrases using American Sign Language.

Ronnie Callahan's rise to police chief is her ultimate achievement. Nothing or no one will ruin that, especially her handsome, down-to-earth ex-husband, Officer Tony Lombardo. She can handle working side-by-side with him. Outside of the station is a different story. Tony certainly isn't making it easy on Ronnie with holiday invitations to his parents' house and spending the night at her apartment. Through a series of unexpected encounters, Ronnie and Tony are forced to come to terms with the tragedy that tore them apart.

Nach den dramatischen Ereignissen in der Akademie wartet Asher auf sein Urteil, während Rahel herausfindet, wer der skrupellose Richter der Warden wirklich ist. Sie soll ein uraltes Relikt für ihn finden und zerstören. Dabei gewinnt ihre dunkle Seite immer mehr Macht über sie. Als sie Asher erneut viel zu nahe kommt, können sie sich nicht länger gegen ihre Gefühle füreinander wehren – doch beide hüten Geheimnisse, die ihnen zum Verhängnis werden. Kann Asher Rahel aufhalten, bevor sie die Welt in Chaos stürzt?

Chicago World’s Fair, 1893. “Little Sure Shot” Annie Oakley is exhausted from her work with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. But when a fellow performer scuffles with a man who threatens her harm, she has to keep her eyes peeled. And when the heckler is found dead under the Ferris Wheel, Annie won’t rest until she proves her defender is innocent. Before she can rustle up any clues, an old friend asks Annie to protect her young daughter. And as more bodies turn up around the grounds, she’s going to need all her sharpshooting skills just to stay alive.