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Have you ever met someone and just be in awe of their faith? They have walked through many hard circumstances, but they come out on the other side stronger in their faith than ever before. 

I am so excited for you to hear from Diane Herman. She is one of the contributors to the *Mothers Like Me book by Angie Green that we talked about last time on the podcast. Her story is so powerful. She has walked through lots of loss and I am going to let her share her story. But what I think is so amazing is how God has redeemed it in such a beautiful way. She is going to tell you about her ministry and her non-profit. I think you are going to learn so much from Diane, especially when God says no to your prayer

Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Angie’s new book: *Mothers Like Me. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodisnowdon.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/mpj6vqm/mothers-like-me-book-giveaway-2

Other important Links:

• Link to Depth Podcast Episode 230: I talk with Angie Green and Linda Stirling about the *Mothers Like Me book.
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• Link to Depth Podcast Episode 194: Angie’s first episode on my podcast where we discuss her book, *A Mother Like Me She was a part of my STRENGTH acrostic series and we highlight the letter G: Give God Praise Even As Your Heart Breaks.
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• Link for Depth Podcast Episode 53: My first interview with Kathe Wunnenberg about her book, *Grieving the Child I Never Knew and *Hopelifter back in 2000. I love how she encourages other women.
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• Link for Depth Podcast Episode 145: Check out my second interview with Kathe Wunnenberg, God's Connections are Powerful and Timing is Perfect. Love the special story of how Kathe became my mentor!
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• Link for Depth Podcast Episode 198: My interview with Karen Hacker, another contributor to Angie’s new book. We highlight her powerful story of hope and loss. and how God used Romans 8:28 in her life.

Book Recommendation: *Holding onto Hope by Nancy Guthrie

Diane Herman’s family started the non-profit organization called House of Hope in Northern Colorado in 2009. Her family took the project to Guatemala after a short term mission trip in 2011. The poverty, desperation and despair had a huge impact on their family. They were familiar with loss, suffering and heartbreak. Their middle daughter Hope was 9 when she was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, cancer of the bone. She suffered unbelievably in her battle. Through it, she had a faith that never wavered. She trusted the will of God, and that He was in control. After fighting for 18 months, she went home to live with her Savior.

A year later, House of Hope was born. When we saw the many children who were alone and suffering in Guatemala, it impacted our family in a way only God can orchestrate. He fulfilled His promise trading beauty for ashes. Hope’s legacy lives on as her life serves as the passion behind our ministry. We have been able to serve the people of Guatemala and point them to Christ, the source of our love and strength. To learn more, check out their website: houseofhope.life

*Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Has someone ever walked with you through a hard time? Maybe they have experienced the exact same thing or something similar. It gives you peace to know you are not alone. It is also encouraging to have a friend that you can share your thoughts and feelings with, and you know will understand.

I am excited about the book we are highlighting this week. My friend, Angie Green gathered a group of women together to do a collaboration book called *Mothers Like Me: Stories of Faith, Hope, and Love in Loss. I am one of the stories in the book and I am excited to highlight a couple more this week and next week on the podcast. Angie is going to share first about her vision for the book. She has been a guest back on my podcast before where she shared her first book, *A Mother Like Me.

Love having her back to share her new book and it is beautiful to hear all the stories--- they are stories of loss, but more importantly, they are stories of hope and faith. It is one of the common threads you are going to see—how God redeemed their pain and brought purpose to their pain. So many ministries started and so many ways to bring hope to another hurting heart! I think you are going to be so encouraged!

Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Angie’s new book: *Mothers Like Me. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodisnowdon.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/19w0eym/mothers-like-me-book-giveaway

Other important Links:

• Link to Depth Podcast Episode 194: Angie’s first episode on my podcast where we discuss her book, *A Mother Like Me She was a part of my STRENGTH acrostic series and we highlight the letter G: Give God Praise Even As Your Heart Breaks.
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• Link for Depth Podcast Episode 53: My first interview with Kathe Wunnenberg about her book, *Grieving the Child I Never Knew and *Hopelifter back in 2000. I love how she encourages other women.
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• Link for Depth Podcast Episode 145: Check out my second interview with Kathe Wunnenberg, God's Connections are Powerful and Timing is Perfect. Love the special story of how Kathe became my mentor!
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• Link for Depth Podcast Episode 198: My interview with Karen Hacker, another contributor to Angie’s new book. We highlight her powerful story of hope and loss. and how God used Romans 8:28 in her life.

Angie Green has been writing for business, education and ministry for decades. She is a published songwriter, vocalist and speaker. In 2023 her first book, "Little Lucy Ladybug Where Are My Spots?" was published as well as a her non-fiction, *A Mother Like Me, which has catapulted her into the world of storytelling. Her newest book, *Mothers Like Me, is an anthology of grace written by several moms who have suffered the loss of a child or children are coming soon. Angie is enjoying retirement with her husband in Colorado and she hopes to continue writing children's songs, stories and other non-fiction and fiction books.

*Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

What truth do you need God to speak to your heart today? Is it that you are His Beloved? Is it that you were created for a purpose? Or is it God is with you—He will never leave you, nor forsake you.

I am so excited to have Holley Gerth back on the podcast and we are going to talk about her new devotional, *365 Truths For Every Woman’s Heart: A Daily Devotional of Encouragement and Prayer. This is what I am using right now in my quiet time and this book is speaking to me in such powerful ways. These truths are just what I need to hear—these reminders of what God is speaking to my heart. I know you are going to learn so much from Holley.

Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Holley’s book: *365 Truths For Every Woman’s Heart. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodisnowdon.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/1k5l791/365-truths-for-every-womans-heart-devotional-giveaway

It is fun to have Holley back on the Podcast for a third time! If you missed my first conversation with Holley about her book, *The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You, please check out Depth Podcast Episode 57.  Holley shares about self-awareness and growth, knowing our struggles and strengths.

Her second time on the Depth podcast, she was one of my special mom stories in May. Her infertility journey and God’s answer to her prayers are so powerful- you definitely want to check out Depth Podcast Episode 81.

Book Recommendations:

Holley Gerth loves humans, words, and good coffee. She's a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, master life coach, and cohost of the More than Small Talk podcast. Her background also includes being a counselor and cofounding one of the first online communities for Christian women. Holley is passionate about helping people embrace who they are and become all they're created to be. You can connect with her and find more resources at HolleyGerth.com.

*Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

What does courage look like for you? Is it facing one of your biggest fears? Is it being vulnerable, honest, and open and sharing that one thing you don’t want to tell anyone else? Or is it a big heroic act?

I am so excited to have Riley Kehoe on the podcast this week. She wrote a book called *Three Seconds of Courage: How Small Acts of Bravery Lead to Big Change. She is going to share her story about how her family survived the 2004 tsunami that happened in Thailand. She is also going to share more about how she has overcome her fears. You do not want to miss what she has to say. This episode is packed full of wisdom and truth.

Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Riley’s new book: *Three Seconds of Courage. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodisnowdon.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/1dygn91/three-seconds-of-courage-book

Book Recommendations:

• *Life of the Beloved by Henry Nouwen
• *Emotionally Healthy Leader by Peter Scazzero
• *Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Riley Kehoe is a speaker, writer, and influencer. Born in London and raised in New Zealand, Riley earned a master's degree in global leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary as the youngest student accepted into the program. A sought-after speaker, active blogger, and up-and-coming influencer, Riley has been featured on a TEDx Talk, interviewed by William Shatner for The History Channel, and published in several Christian outlets. She and her husband recently purchased a farm in Tennessee.

*Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Is God asking you to be bold in your faith? Maybe He wants you to tell a coworker about Jesus. Maybe He has put someone on your heart that He wants you to pray for. Or perhaps He is asking you to go on a mission’s trip.

I am so excited for my guest this week! I have the pleasure of having my son, Conor Rosser, on the podcast. He recently went on a mission’s trip with his church, and I cannot wait for you to hear how God grew his faith.  He kept using the word, Bold—it kept coming up in our conversation and I love that sometimes God asks us to step out in bold faith for Him. I am so proud of my son, and I know you will be encouraged by his words.

Other important Links:

Check out Depth Podcast Episode 26 where I talk with both my sons about family and feelings during the Covid pandemic.

Check out my blog post on the word, Bold—I love this verse in Acts where it talks about their boldness because they had spent time with Jesus. (See two different translations below).

“The council members were astonished as they witnessed the bold courage of Peter and John, especially when they discovered that they were just ordinary men who had never had religious training. Then they began to understand the effect Jesus had on them simply by spending time with him.“ Acts 4:13 The Passion Translation

 “When the Council saw the boldness of Peter and John and could see that they were obviously uneducated non-professionals, they were amazed and realized what being with Jesus had done for them!” Acts 4:13 Living Bible