Episode 121-Cynthia Yanof: Ordinary Moments are Often the Doorways into God’s Biggest Plans for Our Lives

Is God at work in the moments that make you laugh, test your patience, or leave you waiting? In this episode of HomeWord, Dr. Jim Burns welcomes Christian author, speaker, and podcast host Cynthia Yanof for a conversation filled with funny stories and glimpses of God’s faithfulness. Cynthia shares why we need community, what it takes to pursue forgiveness and reconciliation, and how parents can learn to let the small stuff go. She compares marriage to a brisket: when it stalls, you don’t throw it away—you give it more attention. Whether you’re navigating a strained friendship, raising kids, or wondering what God is doing in a season of waiting, this conversation will remind you that He meets us right where we are.

Resources:

• How’d I Miss That?: Gas Pump Confessions, Drive-Thru Obsessions, and Figuring Out What Really Matters by Cynthia Yanof
• Cynthia Yanof’s website
• Cynthia Yanof’s books
• MESSmerized podcast
• HomeWord Episode 63-God in the Middle of the Mess with Cynthia Yanof
• HomeWord.com
• HomeWord YouTube
• Dr. Jim Burns’ Blogs
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