In this episode, hosts Lisa and Amber sit down with Natasha Harris Butler. Natasha is now navigating life as a single mother to her three-year-old son while building her private practice as a therapist, and she's just released her first book.

The conversation centers around Natasha's new devotional, "Anchored by Grace: Prayers for Keeping an Undivided Heart After Divorce" - a 30-day resource for anyone walking through difficult seasons. Rather than shying away from hard topics, the hosts create space for honest discussion about taking those things that bring shame and laying them out in the light, because transparency disarms the enemy's ability to use our struggles against us.

Natasha opens up about how God showed up in practical ways during her divorce - including waking up one morning to find attorney fees in her account when she had no idea how the money got there. These are the kind of real-life provisions that can only be attributed to God's kindness in the midst of pain.

The episode explores themes of grief as the loss of our vision for the future, the importance of finding community rather than isolating, and understanding that our broken places aren't sources of shame but spaces where God's light can shine brightest. Throughout the conversation, Natasha shares her heart for creating purpose from her pain and maintaining integrity for her son's sake.

This is a tender, honest conversation about resilience, faith, and God's faithfulness in the messy, grace-filled journey of life when it doesn't go according to plan.

Timeline:

00:00 - Welcome and introductions - podcasting from scaffolding in the almost-finished studio

01:00 - Meeting Natasha Butler Harris - watching young women grow up and do "grown woman things" 03:00 - Introducing "Anchored by Grace: Prayers for Keeping an Undivided Heart After Divorce"

04:00 - Taking shame out of the shadows - laying struggles in the light to disarm the enemy

06:00 - Natasha's journey - waiting 40 years to marry, the excitement and devastation of divorce

08:00 - Memorializing God's faithfulness - learning to record how God shows up

10:00 - Broken vessels and God's light - how brokenness becomes a place for God to shine

13:00 - God's practical provision - mysterious attorney fees and financial miracles

16:00 - Learning surrender - trusting God with parenting decisions and co-parenting

18:00 - God's faithfulness in divorce - breaking stigma around hard seasons

20:00 - Writing the book - from personal prayers to encouraging others in practice

22:00 - Where to find "Anchored by Grace" - Amazon vs Barnes & Noble

24:00 - Closing prayer for those walking through difficult seasons 25:30 - Final advice - find community, don't isolate, no shame in reaching out

Thank you for taking the time to like, subscribe, share, and comment. Visit leadingladies.life to find out more. Also, follow @leadingladieslife on social. Amber & Lisa are authors of the multi-award-winning book, Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success, which dives into the power of community and empowering women of faith to rise up and make a difference, using our gifts and faith to shine brightly in the world. Watch the Facebook Live edition on our YouTube Channel @coffeechatladies .

Join Amber, Lisa, and special guest Adrienne Story in this heartfelt episode of Coffee Chat. Together, they discuss the profound experience of navigating grief, particularly through infant loss. Adrienne shares her touching journey of losing children, dealing with profound grief, and finding ways to honor her losses while still embracing new joys. They also tackle topics such as the unhelpful things people say, the stages of grief, and the importance of faith and support during trying times. Whether you're walking through a season of loss or looking to support a loved one, this episode offers compassionate insight and hope.

00:00 Welcome Back to Coffee Chat
00:47 Celebrating Achievements and Sharing Updates
02:38 Introducing Adrian and Discussing Grief
05:36 Personal Stories of Loss and Grief
09:09 Adrian's Journey Through Grief
16:52 Navigating Pregnancy After Loss
21:34 Coping with Subsequent Losses
36:30 A Mother's Intuition and Reassurance
36:45 Facing Complications and Divine Reassurance
37:30 The Third Pregnancy and God's Reassurance
39:29 Family Expansion and Unexpected Blessings
39:56 Adrian's Journey: Pregnancy Amidst Family Struggles
40:50 Medical Challenges and Support System
43:52 Naming Significance and Family Bonds
45:41 Grief and Joy: A Mother's Dual Experience
46:46 Navigating Grief and Finding Purpose
51:46 The Reality of Grief and Supportive Words
01:06:28 Redeeming Moments and Helping Others
01:12:19 Final Thoughts and Praye

Thank you for taking the time to like, subscribe, share, and comment. Visit leadingladies.life to find out more. Also, follow @leadingladieslife on social. Amber & Lisa are authors of the multi-award-winning book, Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success, which dives into the power of community and empowering women of faith to rise up and make a difference, using our gifts and faith to shine brightly in the world. Watch the Facebook Live edition on our YouTube Channel @coffeechatladies .

Instead of our regular live coffee chat this week, we're thrilled to share something special - the audio introduction and first chapter from Amber's new devotional, "Flowers Find a Way: Resilient Blooms of Relentless Faith." Settle in with your favorite beverage as you listen to "A Legacy in Petals" (the introduction) and "The Defiance of Holy Blooms" (Day One). This preview captures the heart of Amber's 30-day devotional about finding hope and growth in difficult circumstances. Through the metaphor of flowers pushing through concrete, Amber explores how we can maintain our softness and authenticity while breaking through life's hardest moments. As she shares in the book, "The concrete doesn't stand a chance against a flower that refuses to stay buried."

Coffee Chat Live with Amber & Lisa will return next week, but we hope this audio excerpt provides encouragement and a meaningful preview of what the full devotional offers. 📖 "Flowers Find a Way" is available now in print wherever books are sold. Get $3 off by following the Flowers Find a Way link at coffeechatladies.com☕ We'd love to hear what resonated with you from this preview!

Thank you for taking the time to like, subscribe, share, and comment. Visit leadingladies.life to find out more. Also, follow @leadingladieslife on social. Amber & Lisa are authors of the multi-award-winning book, Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success, which dives into the power of community and empowering women of faith to rise up and make a difference, using our gifts and faith to shine brightly in the world. Watch the Facebook Live edition on our YouTube Channel @coffeechatladies .

In this deeply moving episode of Coffee Chat, hosts Lisa and Amber welcome their first-ever male guest, Pastor Randy Burns. With over 37 years of pastoral ministry experience and 26 years as a professional counselor, Randy brings profound insights into understanding trauma, the healing process, and how faith intersects with mental health. This conversation moves beyond theory when Randy leads Amber through a powerful healing prayer experience, demonstrating how God's presence can bring refreshment, clarity, and restoration. Whether you're carrying your own wounds or supporting loved ones through theirs, this episode offers practical wisdom for the journey toward wholeness.

1. Introduction to Randy Burns (0:00-5:00)
   • Randy Burns joins as the podcast's first male guest
   • Background in pastoral ministry (37 years) and counseling (26 years)
   • Brief personal history on Randy's education and calling
2. Understanding Trauma (5:00-15:00)
   • Defining trauma as emotional overload, crushed spirit, or brokenness
   • How trauma can be experienced directly or witnessed
   • The impact of religious trauma and church experiences
   • How unresolved trauma shapes our perception of God
3. Sin as a Symptom (15:00-22:00)
   • Looking beyond behaviors to underlying needs and wounds
   • Ministry in challenging environments
   • Creating safe spaces in church communities
4. The Healing Journey (22:00-32:00)
   • Healing as a non-linear, layered process
   • The birthday party analogy - God addressing each stage of life
   • How sensory triggers connect to past trauma
   • Knowing when you're ready to address past wounds
5. Ministry with Unresolved Trauma (32:00-40:00)
   • Can wounded people effectively minister to others?
   • Setting healthy boundaries in helping relationships
   • Self-care practices for those in ministry
   • The "not the lifeguard on duty" principle
6. Healing Prayer Experience (40:00-60:00)
   • Randy guides Amber through a healing prayer session
   • Grounding techniques and becoming present
   • Creating space to hear God speak to specific needs
   • Amber's personal revelation and emotional release
7. Closing Reflections (60:00-66:00)
   • Simplified steps for healing prayer
   • The importance of having others walk with us through trauma
   • Daily refreshment through God's presence
   • Contact information and wrap-up

Guest Bio: Randy Burns has served in pastoral ministry for 37 years and counseling for 26 years. He holds a master's degree in pastoral counseling and is a minister in one of Kansas City's most challenging neighborhoods. Randy brings a unique perspective on healing, combining professional expertise with personal experience and spiritual wisdom. Have Questions? Email Pastor Randy at leerb7@gmail.com.

Thank you for taking the time to like, subscribe, share, and comment. Visit leadingladies.life to find out more. Also, follow @leadingladieslife on social. Amber & Lisa are authors of the multi-award-winning book, Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success, which dives into the power of community and empowering women of faith to rise up and make a difference, using our gifts and faith to shine brightly in the world. Watch the Facebook Live edition on our YouTube Channel @coffeechatladies .

Join Amber and Lisa in this heartfelt discussion about navigating friendships and trust in a world where relationships can be both messy and beautiful. Broadcasting during Missouri's monsoon season (with Amber dealing with a mini waterfall in her laundry room!), the hosts dive into the complexities of friendship - from identifying who belongs in your inner circle to recognizing when relationships might be unhealthy. They share personal stories, biblical wisdom, and practical advice on developing meaningful connections while maintaining healthy boundaries. Whether you're feeling lonely in leadership or questioning the authenticity of relationships in your life, this conversation offers compassionate guidance for building trust and nurturing genuine friendships.

Thank you for taking the time to like, subscribe, share, and comment. Visit leadingladies.life to find out more. Also, follow @leadingladieslife on social. Amber & Lisa are authors of the multi-award-winning book, Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success, which dives into the power of community and empowering women of faith to rise up and make a difference, using our gifts and faith to shine brightly in the world. Watch the Facebook Live edition on our YouTube Channel @coffeechatladies .

Join hosts Amber and Lisa as they welcome special guest Pastor Tabi Horne for a candid conversation about women in church leadership. In this empowering episode, Pastor Tabi shares her journey from being a pastor's kid who never wanted to enter ministry to planting and leading The Gathering, an urban church in Minneapolis.

Discover how this single female lead pastor navigates challenges unique to her position while celebrating her incredible impact, with over 100 people coming to faith in just two years! Tabi opens up about her family's pastoral legacy, the internal struggles she faces wondering "would this church do better with a male pastor?", and how she's learned to stay focused on her calling despite opposition.

The conversation explores biblical examples of women in leadership throughout church history, the cultural challenges women face in ministry today, and how to walk in confidence when others question your right to lead. Tabi reminds listeners that "you never know who's on the other side of your yes" when responding to God's call.

Whether you're curious about women in ministry, considering leadership yourself, or need encouragement to step into your calling, this episode delivers wisdom, authentic conversation, and practical insights for anyone ready to move off the sidelines and into their purpose.

Episode Highlights:

• Pastor Tabi shares her journey from "I will never be in ministry" to seeing over 100 people come to faith through The Gathering Church
• The unique challenges of being a single female lead pastor and how Tabi navigates them with confidence
• Biblical examples of women in leadership and how Jesus was "the original emancipator of women"
• Tabi's powerful reminder: "You never know who is on the other side of your yes" when responding to God's call

Thank you for taking the time to like, subscribe, share, and comment. Visit leadingladies.life to find out more. Also, follow @leadingladieslife on social. Amber & Lisa are authors of the multi-award-winning book, Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success, which dives into the power of community and empowering women of faith to rise up and make a difference, using our gifts and faith to shine brightly in the world. Watch the Facebook Live edition on our YouTube Channel @coffeechatladies .

If you find yourself tripping over the same spiritual hurdles time and again despite your best efforts to grow, you're not alone. In this episode of Coffee Chat, Amber and Lisa get real about what it means to keep circling the same mountains in our walk with Christ—whether it's struggling with anger, falling into judgment, or repeating patterns we swore we'd break.

Through laughter (because, let's be honest, we process serious things with humor), honest conversation, and faith-driven wisdom, we tackle:

• The frustration of finding ourselves back in old patterns we thought we'd overcome
• How to extend grace to ourselves while still pursuing growth
• Recognizing the generational patterns we unconsciously carry
• Small, tangible steps that help create lasting change in our responses
• Trusting that even when we stumble, God is still perfecting us day by day

So grab your favorite cozy drink (and don't forget to set those clocks ahead!), and settle in as we talk about why we keep tripping over the same things in our Christian walk. Spoiler: The journey to becoming like Christ isn't a straight line.

Episode Highlights

00:00 - 03:45 - Coffee, Chiefs Kingdom updates, and springtime chatter 03:45 -

10:15 - Introducing our topic: Why do we keep tripping over the same issues?

10:15 - 21:30 - Breaking generational patterns and what scripture says about the old self

21:30 - 33:15 - Handling triggers, knee-jerk reactions, and finding grace in the process

33:15 - 45:00 - Practical steps: from realization to action, with compassion along the way

45:00 - 54:00 - Moving beyond judgment and closing thoughts on growing in love

Thank you for taking the time to like, subscribe, share, and comment. Visit leadingladies.life to find out more. Also, follow @leadingladieslife on social. Amber & Lisa are authors of the multi-award-winning book, Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success, which dives into the power of community and empowering women of faith to rise up and make a difference, using our gifts and faith to shine brightly in the world. Watch the Facebook Live edition on our YouTube Channel @coffeechatladies .

If life feels like a swirling, chaotic mess and you don’t know where things are going to land, you’re not alone. In this episode of Coffee Chat, Amber and Lisa get real about what it means to navigate seasons of uncertainty—whether it’s personal struggles, national chaos, or just that feeling of free-falling when everything is shifting.

Through laughter (because, let’s be honest, we process serious things with humor), honest conversation, and faith-driven wisdom, we tackle:

• The reality of feeling floundering and ungrounded
• How to find peace when you can’t control the outcomes
• Recognizing the weight we were never meant to carry
• Small, tangible things that help bring stability in uncertain times
• Trusting that even when we don’t see it, God is holding the bigger picture

So grab your favorite cozy drink (yes, even if it's kombucha—Lisa’s still skeptical), and settle in as we talk about what to do when everything feels up in the air. Spoiler: You don’t have to figure it all out.

💛 Subscribe, share, and pass the peace along!

Thank you for taking the time to like, subscribe, share, and comment. Visit leadingladies.life to find out more. Also, follow @leadingladieslife on social. Amber & Lisa are authors of the multi-award-winning book, Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success, which dives into the power of community and empowering women of faith to rise up and make a difference, using our gifts and faith to shine brightly in the world. Watch the Facebook Live edition on our YouTube Channel @coffeechatladies .