In today’s episode, I sit down with grief coach and founder of Grace for Living After Loss, Kelli Nielsen — a woman who has walked through unthinkable heartbreak and still radiates hope.Kelli lost her mother to suicide shortly after leading her to Christ…Then months later, her teenage son died from an accidental overdose.She knows the depths of grief — and the path to rebuilding a life filled with purpose, joy, and peace.Kelli shares: 🕊 Her mission to flip the outdated grief narrative on its head debunk the idea that, "You will never get over losing someone."🧠 What happens in your brain during grief — and how you can you retrain it to move from survival to restoration🎄 Why the holidays trigger hidden pockets of grief — and Kelli’s simple, science-backed, faith-rooted strategies to walk through this season with graceThrough a powerful blend of faith principles and neuroscience, Kelli teaches practical, grounded tools for navigating grief — especially during the emotionally charged holiday season.More about Kelli: Kelli Nielsen is a grief recovery coach, speaker, and neuroscience expert who believes healing isn’t random — it’s strategic. After losing her mother to suicide and her son to an overdose, Kelli refused to accept the belief that grief lasts forever. She combined faith and brain science to create The Grief Relief Process, a proven framework that rewires the mind for peace, purpose, and joy. Kelli is on a mission to flip the outdated grief narrative on its head and show the world that the same brain that holds pain also holds the power to heal. Connect with Kelli!https://www.facebook.com/kellijnielsen/https://www.youtube.com/@Graceforlivingafterlosshttps://www.tiktok.com/@graceforlivingafterlossMain Website: https://graceforlivingafterloss.com/Details about her signature program: https://griefreliefaccelerator.com/home-pageYou're Not Crazy, You're Grieving: https://griefassessment.com/bookFree Resource: 7 Mistakes Grieving People Make That are Keeping Them Stuck: https://griefassessment.com/7mistakes
🎙️ How to Date with Divine Clarity and Avoid the Holiday Hook-Up HypeDating in midlife doesn’t have to feel like a game of emotional dodgeball. In this empowering conversation, I sit down with Tara Brod, a certified dating coach and mentor for midlife women who are ready to date with confidence, clarity, and conviction.Tara helps women rediscover their worth, release old dating patterns, and align with relationships that reflect their God-given value.💫 In this episode, we dive into:Where to actually meet good, quality men (yes, they exist!)What stops women from finding true, lasting love—and how to break free from those patternsWhy your energy, confidence, and boundaries are more magnetic than any dating appThe truth behind Tara’s powerful reminder: “Let them find you—you’re the prize.”If you’ve been tempted by the “holiday hook-up hype,” take a deep breath and tune in. This conversation will help you pause, pray, and date with divine clarity.✨ Listen now—and remember, your value doesn’t decrease based on someone else’s inability to see it.______podcast description/bio: Tara Brod is a dating coach and the host of Talk with Tara, a podcast for women navigating midlife love, reinvention, and real-life relationships. Blending years of executive communications experience with coaching, Tara turns big ideas into practical steps—from first dates to lasting partnership—delivered with warmth, candor, and a dash of humor. Connect on Instagram @talkwithtarapodcast or email talkwithtarapodcast@gmail.com. Listen to Talk with Tara on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-with-tara-dating-divorce-womens-midlife-wisdom/id1792462697?i=1000732690272
God's Word reminds us that our bodies are not our own, rather the dwelling place for the Holy Spirit. 1 Corin 6:19 Additionally, we learn from the wisdom of Proverbs that, "A wise woman builds her house but with her own hands, a foolish one tears it down." Prov 24:3-4 As we continue in our New Year Bible study, may you be reminded that you are the builder of your house, but God is the architect! Tune in to hear some real-life practical application for building your house in 2022!
Today's episode is bittersweet--I share the new assignments God is revealing to me to in order to complete my God-given calling. For now, grace has lifted from Shine, but God has opened new doors and aligned relationships for new and exciting endeavors. I share more about this revelation I pray that as you listen to this message, you glean wisdom from: Abraham about sacrificing your "promise child" on the altar Moses about using the resources that are currently in your hand Paul as to what to leave behind and what direction to press onward CS Lewis about the roller coaster adventure of a life sold out for Jesus JRR Tolkien about moving forward with the sword in your hand despite your nervously beating heart Take time to reflect: Do you know your God-given calling and your current assignment? What is God calling you to leave behind in 2022 and step into in 2023? Where do you need to "rest" in life? Where has the grace lifted in your life? What brings you peace currently? I pray this episode blesses you, dear one. Until we meet next time, keep Shining!
I am curious: when do you take down your Christmas decorations? So often the spirit of generosity and Christmas giving and living seem to fade when we take the tree, lights and angels down and store them again until next year. In today's episode, I invite you to dive into Isaiah 9 again and see how you can call upon The Name above every other name and add light to the darkness that might be upon your life's circumstances.
This summer I had the privilege of meeting an amazing woman and fellow sister-in-Christ at a healing ministry school in Georgia. Rebekah Tart Wiens is a wife, mama, and former RN with a remarkable healing testimony from a near-death brain aneurysm. While she realizes Jehovah Rapha is the Ultimate Healer, she has implemented a number of healthy lifestyle practices into her daily life, including a wonderful supplement that has helped her heal and maintain exceptional health from the inside out! Tune in to today's episode for faith-based inspiration and hope for your own health journey and insight as to the practices Rebekah implements to live fully, just as God intended! 3 John 2 & John 10:10
While the themes of Advent are peace, hope, love and joy, sometimes it is difficult to feel or experience them in the busyness of life and the many happenings of this world! But the prophet Amos has a divine Word that reminds us of the hope that is on its way on Christmas day! As believers, we can experience HOPE through the coming of Jesus--God made flesh, Emmanuel! Tune in to today's show for a spontaneous download of what God has spoken to me from Amos 9:11-15 MSG: Let's decree and declare, God is going to SUDDENLY do it! “But also on that Judgment Day I will restore David’s house that has fallen to pieces. I’ll repair the holes in the roof, replace the broken windows, fix it up like new. David’s people will be strong again and seize what’s left of enemy Edom, plus everyone else under my sovereign judgment.” God’s Decree. He will do this. 13-15 “Yes indeed, it won’t be long now.” God’s Decree. “Things are going to happen so fast your head will swim, one thing fast on the heels of the other. You won’t be able to keep up. Everything will be happening at once—and everywhere you look, blessings! Blessings like wine pouring off the mountains and hills. I’ll make everything right again for my people Israel: “They’ll rebuild their ruined cities. They’ll plant vineyards and drink good wine. They’ll work their gardens and eat fresh vegetables. And I’ll plant them, plant them on their own land. They’ll never again be uprooted from the land I’ve given them.” God, your God, says so.
The holidays bring lots of social gatherings, which can sometimes be awkward or uncomfortable. Today I share three tips for memorable conversations & meaningful connections with everyone--from casual acquaintances to long-time family and friends!
One week prior to the Equipped retreat this year, the Airbnb hostess cancelled the reservation. Full on cancellation just 8 days before the retreat for the dozen ladies coming to Florida! In today's episode, I share some tips to navigate life's unexpected happenings with the Holy Spirit as your guide! (I wish I would've followed them myself prior to the retreat!) Tune in to today's show for some timely tips as you usher in this joyous, jubilant time of year and heed the Holy Spirit's voice as God adds some excitement and ADVENTure to your ADDvent season! And if you gleaned some wisdom from today's show, please pray it forward to a friend who might benefit from this, too. Oh, and while you are here, be sure to leave a rating and review! Bless you, dear one!
While we are ultimately citizens of heaven, God calls us to steward our civic duty here on earth and vote with Kingdom values in mind. On today's podcast, we are switching gears from fitness for a hot minute to address the important and timely topic of politics. In preparation for upcoming Election Day, I strongly encourage you to listen to today's episode for some timely tips and startling statistics about Christian voting in America. Terri Hasdorff is an absolute delight--you will enjoy tremendously, as well as glean much wisdom from her. She is well-accomplished and versed in politics and shares from her new book, Running Into the Fire, published by Charisma House. This book is an insider's perspective on why more Christians are needed in politics & how to get involved, even at a local level (or when making purchases at your local stores!) Terri is an author, speaker, executive-level leader with a wide range of experience in government affairs, and former congressional candidate. You can learn more about Terri and order her book at www.godovergovernment.com Also, I encourage you to take some time this weekend before heading to the polls next week to do some research on the platforms and policies of the people that are running in your areas/respective states before Tuesday. YOUR VOTE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
60 days remain in 2022! As we approach the holiday season, in what ways will you say "YES" to living a life of that is full of purpose, intention, and health!!?
This summer my life was forever changed--for the good. While I ended a relationship that was supposed to be headed toward the altar later this month, God helped heal my heart through the love and companionship of an 11 year old, 4-legged, furry friend, Kora. Tune in to hear how this adoption process is similar to our daughtership through Abba Daddy!
Do you love celebrating your birthday or do you loathe it? Girl, as a daughter of God and co-heir in Christ, it's time to celebrate the John 10:10 life! Tune in to today's episode for some Biblical insights about why you should embrace celebrating and being celebrated EVERY DAY!
Healing comes from the finished work of Jesus, and we must remember that Jesus came to show us The Father; when you saw Jesus, you saw the nature of God. As we dive into getting healthy, healing, and whole, we will explore the orphan spirit and how God wants to lavish us with love, but we have to be willing to receive it. Tune in this entire month for ways to discover an orphan spirit and how to heal from it.
hello, October! To welcome the 10th month of the year, we are diving into the 10th book of the New Testament--Ephesians. Just as Paul encouraged The Church, we too can be encouraged and strengthened through Paul's writings. Tune in today's episode for the details of this month's challenge to get healthier, stronger, and more confident using God's Word.
Y'all know that I am LIVE-in-person-conference-retreat-workshop-obsessed, so this past weekend, I traveled to St. Louis with some of my besties for Joyce Meyer's 40th anniversary Love Life Women's Conference in St. Louis. I am refreshed, recharged, reenergized and ready for what's next, and I pray these 10 takeaways bless and refresh you, too, sister! If so, let me know which one (s)? Share with me on Instagram or Facebook @shinewithfrannie or message me at frannie@shinewithfrannie.com And don't forget to join our upcoming women's retreat in FLORIDA in October! Click here to learn more and register. I promise, you will not regret investing in yourself!
Sister, what do you and Megan Markle have in common? You are both royalty! In today's episode, I recap a message from a recent Focus on the Family podcast where Chrystal Evan Hurst recounts her obsession with the Duchess, Megan Markle. I share some insights and offer you the listener a chance to put your self in her princess shoes, after all, YOU are royalty! Tune in today's episode and walk in your full favor and anointing as a daughter of The One True King!
When you think of God, what descriptive words come to mind? How would you describe Him to a Kindergartner? Most likely, "fun" would not be the first word, and perhaps that wouldn't even be in the top 5, but God is fun, and He is funny! As we usher in fall, I chat it up with my godmother, Lori Snyder. She offers some biblical context to this important topic and adds the numerous health benefits of it, and I share some free & frugal ways to have it! Let's welcome fall together with The Creator of it and ways to celebrate it! And if you want to add some F U N to your spiritual life, come and join us at the upcoming Shine with Frannie retreat, Equipped in Florida Oct 29-Nov 1. Click here to learn more and register today! And be sure to follow Lori and listen to her podcast, Created to Thrive. You can learn more about her programming and podcast at Loriksnyder.com
I was recently listening to one of my favorite Bible teachers, Daniel Amstutz, and he made a statement that stopped me in my tracks: "There is something better than receiving a miracle--being in health!" This packed a powerful punch and got my wheels turning! Indeed, we have the honor of asking Jehovah Rapha for healing & miracles, but God's design was for us to be in health so we didn't need to rely on miracles--they would be an overflow of our healthy lives and in turn, we would prosper! 3 John 2 Today we dive into John 5 and explore the concept of a healthy soul as Jesus encountered the man at the pool of Bethsada. Tune in to learn how to be in health from the inside out! And if you're ready to learn the process of healing and perhaps even receive a miracle, come join us at the Equipped retreat in October in FL! It is sure to be a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit. Click here to learn more & register.
The book of Proverbs gives us wise instructions for living. In Proverbs 3, Solomon shares how to live a long and healthy life, including how to find favor with God and man. In today's episode, we unpack Proverbs 3:1-4 and open the door to your heart through reflection questions to discover more on the topic of favor (Hebrew=hen). Tune in today to apply Solomon's wisdom to live longer tomorrow! And let's connect beyond the podcast! Join us in our private Facebook group, Free & Favored! And better yet--let's meet in person! Join us at the upcoming women's retreat, Equipped in Florida this fall. Learn more and register at www.shinewithfrannie.com --this is the last week to get the 2-payment option! I can't wait to meet you, sister! xo ff