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Your Time To Fly Is Now!–1 on 1 Summit Interview–Ruth Pierce
In the wake of the Say Yes to Holiness Transformation Online Summit that happened in May, I had the opportunity to do a series of 1 on 1 with many of the speakers who had been a part of the different speaker panels. Due to COVID, I got behind in publishing those...
Surviving COVID and Trusting God’s Plan, Not Mine!
Hey, Everyone. In case you missed it, just wanted to share this short video I did yesterday afternoon on Facebook Live yesterday afternoon. I shared a bit about my COVID experience along with an insight or two I learned during this last three weeks, as well as...
CORRECTED LINK–Measuring Up: How to WIN in a World of Comparison–Renee Vidor 1 on 1 Podcast Interview
Apologies for the technical difficulty, but here is the link to the corrected post with ALL links working. http://christinasemmens.com/blog/2020/07/10/measuring-up-how-to-win-in-a-world-of-comparison-renee-vidor-1-on-1-podcast-interview/
Measuring Up: How to WIN in a World of Comparison–Renee Vidor–1 on 1 Podcast Interview
Several weeks ago, and just before I became sick with COVID, I spent time with Renee Vidor talking with her about her soon to be released book, Measuring Up: How to WIN in a World of Comparison. Subsequently, Renee's book has been released and now available worldwide,...
Hamilton, The Founding Fathers And The Journey Towards Holiness—Episode 28 (.2!) of the Say Yes to Holiness Podcast
Gotta love how God keeps you humble! I just completed my latest Say Yes to Holiness podcast episode and realized after I published it that I had done another Episode 28! LOL Needless to say, this Episode 28 is most definitely different as I delve back into my love of...
“History Has Its Eyes On You”–Hamilton-Inspired Observations For the Journey Towards Holiness
One positive of still recovering from COVID was the opportunity to watch the Broadway play, now turned movie, Hamilton: An American Musical, at two different points over the holiday weekend. I first had the privilege two summers ago in Atlanta when the Broadway show...
“You’re Only As Happy As Your Most Unhappy Child”–Steve Markel & Families of Character
Last month before I became sick I was able to have a most wonderful conversation with the great people at Families of Character, an organization committed to providing families the best tools to make home the most loving and unified place for children to grow. The...
“I Believe In The Good Things Coming…”
I believe in the good things coming... This week, as I have been trying to simply be present and endure the COVID induced haze of ridiculous tiredness and lack of ability to focus, God brought across my path the music of Nakho and Medicine for the People (thanks,...
Brain Fog or Wisdom for the Journey? My Attempt At The Latter…—Episode 28 of the Say Yes To Holiness Podcast
From the depths of my COVID induced brain fog, I tried to shared some Food for the Head, Heart, Hands and Feet to help inspire, encourage and nourish you for the journey. Hope you find the conversation to be of benefit as each of us strives to try and do God’s will...
“Can’t Get Over It, But You Can Get Through It”–Fr Chris Alar, MIC–Summit 1 on 1 Podcast Interview
In the last two weeks, I have been fighting the COVID-19 virus, and subsequently, I have gotten WAY behind on releasing the numerous podcasts that I had gotten done in the wake of the Say Yes to Holiness Summit. Beginning today, I am going to attempt to release one...
Embrace Your Legacy Now!–Summit 1 on 1 Interview Series–Niccie Kliegl
Niccie Kliegl is an author, speaker and Certified Life Coach with a passion for helping others reach life fulfillment, to live healthy, complete, and balanced lives that are prosperous and faith-infused. She understands the dilemma of striving to be great in one area...
What I Can Start Doing To Help Change The World
Greetings! I pray this finds each of you safe and healthy this weekend despite the dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in many states across the United States. Here is Episode 27 of the Say Yes to Holiness podcast which is entitled, “What Can I Start Doing Today To...
After Diagnosis–Life! The Summit Speaker 1 on 1 Interview Series–Dr. Jim Henry
Dr. Jim Henry is an author, speaker and pastoral minister who served as part of a discussion panels during the Say Yes to Holiness Transformation Online Summit held May 19-22, 2020. Jim is the Founder & Creator of The Life Givers Network®. His primary...
Definitely Not Lukewarm! The Summit Speaker 1 on 1 Interview Series–Deanna Bartalini
Deanna Bartalini is an author, speaker and pastoral minister who was served as one of the discussion panels of the Say Yes to Holiness Transformation Online Summit held May 19-22, 2020. In this special episode of the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, which is part of the...
Fearless Authenticity Is The Path We Must Walk If There Is To Be Lasting Change
In the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death at the hands of police officers on May 25 in Minnesota, there has been outrage, horror, and anger by Americans—and rightly so. Additionally, these feelings have been coupled with an outpouring of solidarity that has taken the...
What Is The Path Ahead?
Greetings. I pray that this find each of you safe and healthy in the midst of these extremely challenging times. Here is Episode 26 of the Say Yes to Holiness podcast which is entitled, “What’s the Path Ahead in Our Current World of Turmoil?” In this episode, I...
The Zoe Life Awaits! The Summit Speaker 1 on 1 Interview Series–Kristen Marie
Kristen Marie is an author, coach and speaker who helps individuals and organizations live healthy, purposeful and fulfilling lives who was part of one of the discussion panels of the Say Yes to Holiness Transformation Online Summit held May 19-22, 2020. In this...
Pivoting Towards Our Best Selves–1 on 1 Interview with Christina Semmens on a Special Say Yes to Holiness Podcast
In this very special Say Yes to Holiness podcast Zoom interview episode, join Christina Semmens and her guest host, Willow Green, talk about Christina's decision to pivot and offer the entirety of the recent Say Yes to Holiness Transformation Online Summit content...
Pivoting Towards Our Best Selves in the Midst of the Pandemic–Summit Week Podcast
This has been the Say Yes to Holiness Transformation Online Summit week, and it has been AWESOME! So many wonderful conversations and ideas shared, and lots of friendships made--even though we are miles apart and having to do this using Zoom and Facebook Live. Who...
Trusting In The One Certainty Amidst A Sea Of Change
As we continue to progress through the Easter Season, we have seen many recent signs of hope in our midst. The loosening of restrictions upon going out in public, the ability to interact with others--albeit while practicing social distancing, and our ability to...