Life Stories Podcast with Shara Goswick: Real People. Inspiring Stories. Making a Difference.

In this episode, Scott Fehrenbacher, CEO of Worship Road Radio, shares how his career in Christian media, higher education, and ministry has shaped his passion for reaching people through music. From his early work at Crosswalk.com to helping expand online education at Grand Canyon University, Scott has spent his career finding new ways to share the message of faith.Scott discusses the power of Christian music to bring people closer to God, the importance of supporting emerging artists, and why Christian media needs to move beyond traditional thinking. He also shares why we shouldn't let comfort or complacency keep us from following God's calling and making a greater impact.Find out more about Worship Road Radio at https://www.worshiproad.com/ and https://www.goodbyeordinary.ca/bio#podcast #podcasting #lifestoriespodcast #canada #christianmusic #radio #statusquo #music #podmatch #faith Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

In this episode, Lindsay Knerl shares her 22-year journey as a homeschooling mom, working professional, author, and entrepreneur. She explains how her family found a homeschooling approach that worked for them, even while raising children, building careers, and navigating life's unexpected challenges.Lindsay also addresses common homeschooling concerns, including cost, socialization, curriculum, and teaching subjects you may not feel equipped to teach. She shares practical advice for parents considering homeschooling and explains why allowing children to discover their interests, develop life skills, and learn through everyday experiences can be just as valuable as traditional academics.To learn more about Linsey and her work, visit https://www.linseyknerl.com/To order Homeschool Hacks, visit https://a.co/d/01kUTI7l#books #homeschooling #homeschool #parenting #lifestoriespodcast #podcast #peoplehelpingpeople #podmatch #entrepreneur Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

In this episode of Life Stories, I sit down with Jody Hudson, author of My Promise to Alex and founder of the Alex Hudson Lyme Foundation. Jody shares the heartbreaking journey of her daughter, Alex, who spent ten years searching for answers to a mysterious illness before finally being diagnosed with Lyme disease. Despite countless doctor visits, incorrect diagnoses, and debilitating pain, Alex held on to her faith and continued to care for others. After losing Alex in 2018, Jody felt called to carry on her daughter's mission by helping other families navigate Lyme disease and supporting research and patient care.Jody also opens up about her own journey through foster care, adoption, divorce, financial hardship, and the challenges of raising a child with a chronic illness. She shares how her faith helped her keep moving forward, how she wrote and self-published her award-winning memoir, and why she believes it's possible to find joy again after losing a child. This is an honest conversation about faith, resilience, grief, and the importance of extending kindness and grace to others, because we never truly know what someone else is going through.To connect with Jody, visit https://www.alexhudsonlymefoundation.org/#podcast #podmatch #lifestoriespodcast #peoplehelpingpeople #books #lymedisease #chronicillness #faith #nonprofit Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

In this episode of Life Stories, I talk with Ilene Marcus, author, speaker, leadership coach, and inventor, about managing annoying people, understanding our own reactions, and finding ways to handle life’s challenges with kindness and humor. Ilene shares lessons from her years in executive leadership, her experiences with cancer and an unexpected career setback, and how those challenges shaped her perspective on resilience. We also talk about how she turned a frustrating cooking problem into her invention, the iLean-Pan, and how aspiring entrepreneurs can take the first steps toward bringing their ideas to life.We discuss recognizing our patterns, responding instead of reacting, learning to laugh at ourselves, and finding the courage to try something different. Ilene shares practical advice for dealing with difficult people, getting out of our own way, and taking action instead of putting things off.To connect with Ilene, visit ilenemarcus.com.To find out about Tech Stars, visit https://www.techstars.com/To purchase an ilean-pan, visit https://ilenemarcus.com/about/the-ilean-pan/#podcast #podmatch #podcasting #lifestoriespodcast #entrepreneur #inventions #techstars #resilience #cooking #innovation Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

In this episode, Ashley Hicks shares the heart behind her book, Sleeping Beauty: The Why and How to Live a Life of Sexual Purity. Drawing on more than 20 years of working with teenage girls, she explains why sexual purity goes beyond rules and abstinence. It’s about understanding our identity in Christ, protecting our hearts, and making thoughtful choices in relationships.We also discuss setting boundaries, choosing supportive friendships, and having ongoing, honest conversations with our children about dating and sexual purity. Ashley offers encouragement for parents and young women, reminding us that even when we have regrets about the past, God offers forgiveness, grace, and the opportunity to begin again.To connect with Ashley, visit https://www.pincministries.com/You can order her book here: https://a.co/d/069s7Urb#podcast #lifestoriespodcast #purity #parenting #conversations #boundaries #dating #forgiveness #grace #relationship Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast