EXTRAordinary Lives
by Ellen Bennett
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Gogo Grandmothers: Leslie Lewis
Gogo Grandmothers: Leslie Lewis
About this podcast
On my podcast, I interview ordinary people like you and me. These are people who have that EXTRA, that supernatural difference that only Jesus can give. You’ll hear amazing stories and valuable insights, all due to the impact of Jesus in their lives, and of course, some humorous anecdotes you won’t want to miss. I’ve loved getting to know my inspiring and endearing guests better through their stories, and I know you will, too.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 62 episodes
- Gogo Grandmothers: Leslie Lewis · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 60After many years of leading Bible studies and organizing community events in California, Leslie Lewis at the age of 60 felt called to the EXTRAordinary ministry to help…
- Donna Jones: Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 59Most of us either fear conflict and avoid it, or relish conflict and cause turmoil. Donna, an author, national speaker, and podcaster, advocates the best way to handle conflict…
- Claude Chan: An Immigrant's Journey · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 58Dr. Claude Chan was a family and emergency room physician in LA before continuing his career in the Air Force. But how does an immigrant from Guyana, orphaned as a young boy…
- Abandoned But Never Forsaken: Jody Cates · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 57Jody's story of abandonment by her husband as a mom of three turned into a story of hope because she experienced the care and love of God through EXTRAordinary circumstances and…
- From China with Love: Albert and Eva Wolfe · 59 minHusband and wife team, Albert and Eva are living and thriving in China. Albert was born in the US and moved to China right out of college to teach English at universities; he has…
- Donna and Daryl Nuss: Small Steps and Big Leaps · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 55As we enter into Passion Week before Easter, it has been encouraging to listen to Donna and Daryl's story. They took the "big leap" to start a high school ministry first in San…
- Kelly Rose: Brave Growth · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 54Kelly Rose is the Executive Pastor at Central Bearden Baptist Church in Knoxville. She has had her share of tough situations in life, including growing up in a home with an…
- Nancy Deanne Halliday: My Unintended Journey · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 53Nancy never expected to experience marital unfaithfulness and was grieved to find out her husband's secret after 20 years of marriage. EXTRAordinarly, Nancy found a program at…
- Baylee Mitchell: Adventures in Thailand · 34 minBaylee is a former student of mine who is serving as an English teacher and missionary in a small village in Thailand. She began this journey at the age of 18 and is now 21. Her…
- Valentine's Special: American Idol Scott MacIntyre - Enduring Hope · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 51American Idol alum, Scott MacIntyre, was born blind and is a two-time kidney transplant recipient. His musical talent and positive personality won the hearts of the TV audience…
- Chris Earl: Fighter Pilot and Servant Leadership Consultant · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 50Chris Earl, Former Navy Fighter pilot, squadron leader, instructor, and NORAD consultant is above all a humble man of integrity who is currently using his training and experience…
- Steve and Debbie Osborn: Teamwork · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 49I admire the way Steve and Debbie work as a team. They've been married for over 38 years and were involved in ministry together before that. They've worked with college students…
- Pam Clark: Protecting Young Women in Kenya · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 48Pam Clark heads up the “Protecting Our Daughters” or “P.O.D.” project, which works with a church in Kenya to provide hygiene products and resources to girls in Kenya. This…
- Jenne Blackburn: Always an Athlete · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 47With endorsements by Bill Walton and Billie Jean King, Jenné Blackburn’s book, Always An Athlete, is on its way to helping post-competitive athletes transition to life beyond…
- Kathy Izard: Author of Trust the Whisper · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 46Kathy shares her phenomenal story of answering an insistent whisper to quit her job and work on homelessness, an endeavor she felt in no way qualified for. This "whisper" turned…
- Mike and Sharon Mehaffie: Power of Prayer · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 45Mike and Sharon have waded through marital struggles, a son’s serious illness, a major car wreck, financial hardship, and career-choice doubts and reached the other side with a…
- Paulina Gartland: Mama Llama · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 44Humorously, God used Paulina’s phobias and superstitions to point her toward His trustworthiness during a very upsetting time in her life. That is just one of the EXTRAordinary…
- Bob Newby: Celebrating Recovery and Gratitude · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 43Bob encourages us that even though we all have "hurts, hang-ups, and habits," Jesus is right there with us to help us and grow us. Bob shares insights gained from Celebrate…
- Susan Salluce: Adoption Story · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 42Susan is a life coach, grief specialist, and counselor who, as an adopted only child, had to come to grips with difficult circumstances in her family and devastating truths about…
- Andrea Needham: Faithful Friend · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 41The theme of Andrea’s life is God’s faithfulness. Jesus became her best friend at the age of 14 when her mom had to leave her abusive, alcoholic dad. Andrea’s been through some…
