Trails and Testimonies

Kristi's motto has been, "My Story, His Glory" and OH what a story she has! Kristi has battled cancer TWICE! She beat hodgkin's lymphoma, gave birth to two miracle babies after chemo, then years later breast cancer.  Grateful that she shares her raw store and how it's "okay to not be okay", Lord doesn't that relate to 2020?? She is one tough mama!

Have you ever had a curve ball thrown your way in life that changed your life completely?  Ally had that happen in 2015. An accident left her paralyzed from the waist down. A few short years later in 2018 she walked down the aisle to her future husband to say I do. A true inspiration and warrior!

Carrie Kight's testimony is one of love and loss. October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month.  This month is very important to Carrie as she and her husband have three babies in heaven and three rainbow babies on earth.  A story all about God's redeeming love.

We have always heard about and hopefully seen God's timing and placement.  In this episode of Trails and Testimonies God's timing is made clear.  Morgan's dad battled alcoholism and became sober in time to help his son battle Type One Diabetes, alcoholism and addiction.  Morgan is now sober and working where he went for treatment.  God's timing and placement make for a beautiful testimony. 

Two trees fell down blocking the path on High Falls State Park. Doesn't that often times happen in life? Trees fall down and block our path and we must PIVOT! Brittany chats about control, relationships, her Covid wedding, timing and more. Come hike with us just south of Atlanta at High Falls State Park!

"You are not able to change anyone, only God can do that." - Courtney Dinning Have you ever wished you could change someone?   Personally, God beautifully wrecked my life and Courtney said He did the same with her. Courtney faced many challenges BUT God worked in her life and changed her with His persistence, grace and mercy.

What chapter in your life do you hate revisiting? We all have one. Do you ask God why did I have to go through that pain?? He KNEW what pain you would face yet it still happened. On Big Creek Greenway Trail in Cumming, Ga  chat with Jheydith on part two of her testimony. Can you hear all the summer bugs?? Phew! Twas toasty! She was brutally attacked while driving someone to church. He choked her, stabbed her, and left her with 33 staples in a hospital bed. She struggled with PTSD but in the end DOMINATED the attack and now lives to share her testimony and God's love.

Living and Thriving have two different meanings. Surviving and Dominating have two different meanings.  Jheydith Stone dominated an attack on her life which left her with 33 staples and one incredible testimony. Now she is thriving and has created a ministry in hopes to help others live fully alive.

Have you ever watched a waterfall and been completely mesmerized? I could truly sit and stare at one for hours. Every drop of water has a purpose and a destination. Just like us. Join Rebecca and me as we still at Roswell Mill and chat about her testimony as she travels along finding her purpose. A truly mesmerizing testimony and just like the water at the waterfall it is powerful, telling, and provided purification and deliverance.

From relapse to recovery, redemption and restoration! BUT God! But can be such a powerful word. Thank you for walking with myself and Jessica at White Oak as we chat about part two of her testimony.

Drove smack through a storm to get to this trail and testimony. BUT what is a testimony without some storms? On part one of our journey with Jessica we hear about her personal storm and monsoon and how she has navigated. Part two will be released next Friday.

 A VERY special episode. Dare I say favorite? Sorry not sorry for picking favorites. If I am blessed to do one thousand more episodes, this one wins.  On this episode, not only do I have the beautiful chance to chat with my husband and about our love story BUT there's a fun special announcement. Thank you so very much for going on this beautiful journey with us.

What do you think Jesus looks like? Movie Jesus? Billy Ray Cyrus Jesus? Maybe a mix between Bob Marley and Jack Sparrow? I'm just glad He loves the way He does. He can turn your wounds into your calling.  Join Bec and I as we lay in the middle of a nature preserve chatting about her testimony. Make sure and bring tissues because we laugh so hard we cry and then we do also cry, cry.

Is part of your testimony unpredictable? Sara Claudia Tillman's is. Five years ago this month her world shifted in the matter of hours.  However, she has continued to hike on! As MLK Jr. said, "Faith is taking that first step even when you can't see the whole staircase." Thank you for taking steps and hiking with us on Trails and Testimonies! 

One prayer can change the course of a person's life. Walk with us as we chat with Robert McCullough at Clinton Nature Preserve about his Mother's Prayer and how it changed his life and his son's. Dedicated to Marion McCullough and in loving memory of Daniel McCullough. https://soundcloud.com/user-596749073/jesus-christ-lives-on-8-9-19?fbclid=IwAR2Tdynv_coQShJ4bV4hkBbnPeZUDS3EhzwNF16E2sbN_HafCWj3xz29czQ

Could you imagine being an ICU Nurse during this pandemic??   Katie joins me on the front porch (trails have been temporarily paused but you can still hear all the birds) we sip coffee and chat challenges but most importantly encouragement and how God is guiding us through this.  Thank you for joining us on our temporary "Front Porch Testimonies", hey that works too!

Ever met someone you stubbornly refused to like?  This is a man of strength, love and faith. Someone I now could never picture my life without and wouldn't dare even try.  My Bonus Dad.  Glad I came around and stopped being a stubborn Bonus Daughter ;) Due to the lock down we aren't EXACTLY on a trail, however my front porch and the 12 feet mic cords did the trick.  So welcome to my front porch, the beautifully LOUD birds, and a story of renewal. In Loving Memory of Carrie Bhonn

God will create a message from the mess. The world feels like a mess right now.  Do y'all remember the floods from 2008? The old bridge at Sweetwater Creek State Park was sadly destroyed. HOWEVER, thankfully a new bridge was built.  We have floods in our life. Right now it may feel like a flood and we don't know the way. Let's put our faith in the one who made a way.  Crystal struggled with insecurities and was a single mom for 14.5 years. God has made a message from that, her testimony!

Join Michael Young and I as we hike at Cheatham Hill in Marietta. Michael and I have a unique story and connection from the late 1960's, I wasn't born until the 1980's and he and I didn't meet until around 2010. It is just a part of how God paints his beautiful intricate picture.  Michael's story is one full of transformation, traveling from Daytona to Chattanooga and ALMOST serving in the Vietnam War.

Have you ever heard from a Doctor, "There is no way."? You feel your dreams might be nonexistent.  Heart shattering.  On this episode we walk with Gina Scalise on the Silver Comet Trail.  Where this incredible woman travels from Maine to Florida after becoming a widow.   

Join our walk as we chat with Gina Scalise on the Silver Comet Trail. Grab your tissues for this one.

Join Taylor Scott from the 104.7 The Fish Morning Show and I as we sit down at Sweetwater Creek State Park and chat about her Testimony. We even met some fun animal friends on the trail. Shocking not shocking haha, we didn't bring any home.

Hi Friends! The first episode of Trails and Testimonies was short lil hike on one of my backyard trails. The first episode features a sampler of some Testimonies and Hikes taken so far.  Thank you for coming on this journey with me.