Amy is the founder of Memories of Honor, a non-profit based in Nashville, TN whose mission in life is HONORING OUR FALLEN MILITARY through Athletics, Entertainment & Special Events.

As a Navy brat, this organization is so close to my heart because our service men and women give up so much so we can have freedom.  Some pay the ultimate price and die in service to our country.  Memories of Honor exists to ensure that those men and women are not forgotten. 

Take some time this Memorial Day to listen to Amy's story... She has been through a lot in her life, but it all works into what God has her doing now.  She definitely didn't start out wanting to run her own non-profit, but through some intense things in her life, she has found her passion.  It's amazing how dreams and passions are born out of sometimes our darkest hours.  God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to HIS purpose. 

Interested in participating with Memories of Honor?  Be sure to check them out online at www. memoriesofhonor.org
Instagram - @memoriesofhonor
Facebook - @memoriesofhonor

Also, go check out Valorbands (mentioned at the end of the episode). 
www.wearablegratitude.com
Instagramm & Facebook: @wearablegratitude

This was such a great reminder to stop and get outside of ourselves.  Get uncomfortable.  Show gratitude and make every day Memorial Day! 

Friends!

I'm so excited to share this conversation with Jean... or maybe you know her better as Miss PattyCake.  She's been in ministry for 35+ years, traveling, singing and sharing the GOOD NEWS of Jesus Christ.  

In our conversation, she talks about how she ended up dawning the green dress and transforming preschool ministry as we know it. 

This is a great reminder to anybody who is involved with children: parents, grandparents, teachers, Sunday school workers, friends ... to keep praise on the forefront of our minds and always on our lips... this will not only change our lives, but influence the little lives around us.  

Be sure to connect with Jean (MPC) online:
Website: www.misspattycake.com
IG: @pattycakepraise
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pattycakepraise/

Sponsor a child here: https://www.misspattycake.com/mission

The books Jean mentioned:
"The Courts of Heaven" by Robert Henderson
"The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
"God is Good" by Bill Johnson

In this week's episode, I sit down with my dear friend, Christen Madigan.  Christen and her husband Chris live in Houston, TX and have a crazy adventure of adoption.  In 2017 they set out to adopt A BABY (just one) :) but God had other plans... God saw fit that the Madigans were to play a key role in redemption and restoration of 3 kiddos.  

I invite you to sit back and listen as Christen share their story, of how adoption wasn't even on the radar, to welcoming home 3 amazing kiddos, and all the in-between.  It's a conversation you don't want to miss, especially if you are considering adoption.  

In the show, Christen references the following resources:

Jason Johnson Blog - www.jasonjohnsonblog.com

Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin (https://www.amazon.com/Women-Word-Study-Bible-Hearts/dp/1433541769 )

COMMUNITY!  Get connected with your local church, and community.  

If you liked this episode, be sure to go back and listen to Episode 1 - Tami Lewis, founder of The Joyful Mom. She shares tips and tricks on creating a calm home environment and finding joy as a mom in the "everyday".  

January of every year brings moments of reflection, hope, resolutions...

2020 was a tough year for us all, but it also set us up for some really cool things in 2021.  Join us as our founder and host, Stacee Strickland takes a few minutes to dive into the 4 pillars of our movement.

Dream.
Adventure.
Inspire.
Serve.

For more information visit: www.liveyourgreatstory.org
Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrSSBQxeJpYT8UqsJQNa5ww

On this week's episode, I get the chance to sit down with my friend, Joe Fleenor.  He is the founder of Above the Fold Events and Running Tours, U.S.A.  In our conversation he talks about the fears and hesitation about leaving a comfy corporate job and pursuing his dreams.  He has some great insight into this and it is so encouraging!  

We also talk about the importance of "why".  

You don't want to miss this one!  

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to go back and listen to Episode 2: From Braces to Boston as it's all running related too!!  

Remember: Live Your Great Story- only you can! 

This week on the podcast I sit down with Bob and Kay VanFleteren in their home as we discuss so many things but focusing on the work they are doing in Haiti.  

Bob and Kay are the fuonders of Trezò school in Haiti.  Trezò is the Haitian Creole word for "Treasure" and treasures are exactly what the kids in this school are.  What I love most about what the VanFleteren's are doing is that they are empowering locals to make a difference in their own communities. 

We learn that sometimes saying "yes" is an adventure within itself.  Sometimes we don't see the next step, but one yes leads to another, and another - next thing you know, you are in the middle of the Lord's will for your life and loving every minute of it.  

I sure was inspired through this conversation, in more ways than one, and I hope you are as well.   

Be sure to follow them on social media - 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trezokids
Instagram: @trezochildren

If you're interested in learning more about the school or even sponsoring a child, be sure to visit https://www.trezochildren.com

For more adventures be sure to subscribe to the Live Your Great Story YouTube channel as well:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrSSBQxeJpYT8UqsJQNa5ww?view_as=subscriber

I can't wait for you to meet my friend Trapper.  He is a woodworker, author, singer/songwriter, triathlete, and all around great guy. 

In this episode, we discuss everything from baseball to base ball, long crazy, life changing endurance adventures, health, and soo much more.  There really is something for everybody in this episode. 

A few notes from the show:

Trapper's Socials:
Instagram: @trapperhaskins
Facebook: facebook.com/trapper.haskins.5
website: www.trapperhaskins.com

Be sure to head to his website and pick up one of his amazing shirts (my favorite is the "do the thing, say the thing" shirt. 

Be sure to check out the books he references:

1.  Disappointment River by Brian Castner :
https://www.amazon.com/Disappointment-River-Finding-Northwest-Passage/dp/1101973161/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&hvadid=78271530283196&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=disappointment+river&qid=1605849060&sr=8-1&tag=mh0b-20

2.  The Subtle Art of Not Giving a **** by Mark Manson:
https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713/ref=sr_1_2?crid=25NZYAP1QCD6E&dchild=1&keywords=the+subtle+art+of+not+giving+a+fck&qid=1605849188&sprefix=the+subtle+%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-2

3.  Cycling Home From Siberia by Rob Lilwall:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cycling+home+from+siberia&crid=AIDX31HBO5W&sprefix=cycling+home+from%2Caps%2C149&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_1_17

4.  The Case forJesus by Brant Pitre:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+case+for+jesus&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

This week, I sit down with my good friend Cori Cope.  She is a power house runner.  She has completed 2 half marathons, 6 marathons (including Boston).  She's been a running coach for 4 years and recently just launched a nutrition company.  

She has an amazing story of how she was told she wouldn't be able to walk, but she is DESTROYING the marathon circuit.  

Cori is truly an inspiration!  

Are you interested in training for a race?  A 5k is a great place to start... or you can make the plunge and jump into a half marathon.  Cori mentions the Couch to 5k training plan, check it out here: http://www.fromcouchto5k.com/articles/training/the-couch-to-5k-training-plan/

Be sure to check out this amazing documentary about the History of the Boston Marathon: 
http://bostonmarathonfilm.com/see-the-film/