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  • Ep 29: The Joy of Sam || Natalie Hobbs

    Ep 29: The Joy of Sam || Natalie Hobbs
    2022/10/20
    Natalie Hobbs shares her story of learning that her new baby, Sam, had been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. She talks about how she personally worked through the diagnosis and what it would mean for their family and their new son as well as the joy and happiness that Sam has brought to their family. This episode's Pebble: The pebble for this week is to check out one of the following organizations to learn a bit more about Down Syndrome. National Down Syndrome SocietyNational Down Syndrome CongressDown Syndrome Diagnosis Network - They have a ton of very specific groups to meet your needs ... both for Moms and Dads. Jack's Basket - They are doing an incredible job celebrating babies and changing the narrative of how parents receive their baby's diagnosis. Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota - Super educational and helpful in all areas, across the lifespan! Zion's Army - In memory of their son, they celebrate babies on their 1st birthday by sending gift boxes of therapy/learning toys. Zoe's Toolbox - sends families therapy - OT, PT, Speech - supplies for free. You can find links for them in the full show notes as well as find out how to support the podcast and the See Good Days Shop!
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    41 分
  • 028 "Casting" Aside Your Nets to Follow Him || Beverly Holloway

    028 "Casting" Aside Your Nets to Follow Him || Beverly Holloway
    2022/04/12

    Casting director Beverly Holloway shares insights about what the faith-based film industry is like, the guidance and faith that led her to her vocation, and some behind-the-scenes tidbits about the hit streaming series “The Chosen.”

    THIS EPISODE’S PEBBLE: Reflect on Proverbs 3:5-6 which states, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” What are ways you can more fully live the principles found in that scripture?

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    The Chosen Series - https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen

    This episode on YouTube

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    58 分
  • 027 20 Years of an Olympic Friendship|| Drake Self & Lars Peterson

    027 20 Years of an Olympic Friendship|| Drake Self & Lars Peterson
    2022/03/08

    Aside from my husband and my dad, Lars Peterson and Drake Self have been some of the most influential men in my life. I’m so grateful for the chance to talk with them a bit about how they met while at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. 

    C.S. Lewis Quote: "In friendship...we think we have chosen our peers. In reality a few years' difference in the dates of our births, a few more miles between certain houses, the choice of one university instead of another...the accident of a topic being raised or not raised at a first meeting--any of these chances might have kept us apart. But, for a Christian, there are, strictly speaking, no chances. A secret master of ceremonies has been at work. Christ, who said to the disciples, "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you," can truly say to every group of Christian friends, "Ye have not chosen one another but I have chosen you for one another." Friendship is not a reward for our discriminating and good taste in finding one another out. It is the instrument by which God reveals to each of us the beauties of others."

    PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Get in touch - whether in person, a phone call, a text, just something - with someone who has been a Pebble of Light in your life.

    Episode with Lars’ mom, Myrna: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/023-how-to-harness-your-tragedies-to-empower-others/id1534389323?i=1000531649389

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    Support Pebbles of Light by visiting our sponsors:

    This is an affiliate link for Betterhelp Counseling Services. I receive a commission when people use this link. Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles for 10% off your first month of convenient, affordable, and accessible counseling services.

    Shine Cosmetics: https://www.shinecosmetics.com/?afmc=AnneM10   (**Always get 10% off with code AnneM10)

    See Good Days Shop: https://see-good-days.myteespring.co/  (**Always get 10% off with code AnneM10 at checkout.)

    Wholist - Wellness Comes Full Circle: https://whol.me/PebblesofLight
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    57 分
  • 026 Helping Others Recognize Their Divine Potential || Darla Trendler

    026 Helping Others Recognize Their Divine Potential || Darla Trendler
    2022/02/08
    Have you ever wondered how to help your kids, or other youth in your life, recognize how amazing they are? Anne talks with Darla Trendler from the Spiritually Minded Women podcast about how to help others, especially youth, recognize their divine potential.  The PEBBLE for the week: Share an encouraging, sincere compliment with a teen - or anyone - that you know. Do your best to brighten someone else’s day with the power of your words!Affiliate Disclaimer - As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we may earn advertising or referral fees from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Pebbles of Light!Spiritually Minded Women Podcast - How to Have Confidence to be an Instrument for God as an Adult Convert || Anne Maxson https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-have-confidence-to-be-an-instrument-for-god/id1366383235?i=1000524010224  “Where the Soul Hungers” by Samuel Brown - https://amzn.to/3urdnPNQUOTES“With all my capacity I encourage you to discover who you really are. I invite you to look beyond the daily routine of life. I urge you to discern through the Spirit your divinely given capacities." - “Realize Your Full Potential” Elder Richard G. Scott“We have been created for a purpose. Learn of your divine purpose and then live up to it. This will come to you as you seek for it. Ask your Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, how He feels about you and your mission here on earth. If you ask with real intent, over time the Spirit will whisper this life-changing truth to you. Record those impressions, review them often, and follow through with exactness. I promise you that when you begin to catch even a glimpse of how your Heavenly Father sees you and what He is counting on you to do for Him, your life will never be the same!” - Russell M. Nelson, Facebook Post 02/18/2018“Truly, as obedience and morality decline in the world, the Lord is sending more exceptional spirits to earth. As a body they excel the average capacity of their forebears. Their potential for personal growth and positive contribution is enormous. As parents and leaders, how are you cultivating that potential?” - “Realize Your Full Potential” Elder Richard G. Scott“Brothers and sisters, our children take their flight into the future with our thrust and with our aim. And even as we anxiously watch that arrow in flight and know all the evils that can deflect its course after it has left our hand, nevertheless we take courage in remembering that the most important mortal factor in determining that arrow’s destination will be the stability, strength, and unwavering certainty of the holder of the bow.” - Jeffrey R. Holland, “A Prayer for the Children”"They came as they were, unique, wonderful spirits and my blessing was to just unwrap the package to see who they were and to help guide them into who they could be. I didn’t ever feel like I had to mold them or make them into somebody different than who they were because they were so great when they came. It was a fun discovery to learn who they were."⁠ - Julie B. Beck, “Conversations” podcastThis episode on YouTube Follow Darla:Website: https://spirituallymindedwomen.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritually-minded-women-podcast/id1366383235Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spirituallymindedwomenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spirituallymindedwomen/Follow Anne:Website: https://annemaxson.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight  Instagram: @PebblesOfLightSupport Pebbles of Light by visiting our sponsors:This is an affiliate link for Betterhelp Counseling Services. I receive a commission when people use this link. Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles for 10% off your first month of convenient, affordable, and accessible counseling services.Shine Cosmetics: https://www.shinecosmetics.com/?afmc=AnneM10   (**Always get 10% off with code AnneM10)See Good Days Shop: https://see-good-days.myteespring.co/  (**Always get 10% off with code AnneM10 at checkout.)Wholist - Wellness Comes Full Circle: https://whol.me/PebblesofLight
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  • Ep 25: Finding Faith in Finishing Strong || Deb & Kambree Austin

    Ep 25: Finding Faith in Finishing Strong || Deb & Kambree Austin
    2022/01/11
    Deb & Kambree Austin talk about Kambree’s ability to overcome obstacles she has faced. With hemiplegic cerebral palsy, not many physical things come easy for Kambree but her grit and determination help her to move forward and have faith in the effort. Be sure to see the full show notes for references and resources.PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Consider a previous pursuit or goal when you did not achieve the expected outcome. Write down some of the things you learned through the effort that you put into that goal.
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    55 分
  • 024 The Importance of True Friends || Jessa Sebastian & Erin Gurney

    024 The Importance of True Friends || Jessa Sebastian & Erin Gurney
    2021/12/14
    In this episode, Anne talks to her friends, Erin Gurney and Jessa Sebastian, about how to find the friends you need as well as the importance of effort and vulnerability in friendship.PEBBLE FOR THE WEEK: Try to go a little bit out of your comfort zone to reach out to a new (or old) friend sometime this week. For some, “going a little bit out of your comfort zone” may consist of sending a “want to get some tacos on Thursday?” text. For others, it may include singing Vanilla Ice while dropping off a pack of gum. You do you!  RESOURCESAffiliate Disclaimer - As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we may earn advertising or referral fees from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Pebbles of Light!Quote from C.S. Lewis - “In friendship...we think we have chosen our peers. In reality a few years' difference in the dates of our births, a few more miles between certain houses, the choice of one university instead of another...the accident of a topic being raised or not raised at a first meeting--any of these chances might have kept us apart. But, for a Christian, there are, strictly speaking no chances. A secret master of ceremonies has been at work. Christ, who said to the disciples, "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you," can truly say to every group of Christian friends, "Ye have not chosen one another but I have chosen you for one another." The friendship is not a reward for our discriminating and good taste in finding one another out. It is the instrument by which God reveals to each of us the beauties of others.” (From the book, “The Four Loves.” https://amzn.to/2HaTBBn) Games Gift Guide - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GEcP7i9_oD7UeML4kLsFpwCjFHu5UPel/view Find Jessa Sebastian’s doll shop on Instagram @sebastian.design.dolls and Facebook @sebastiandesignThis episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/gaKvK-pG-EsFollow Anne:Website:https://annemaxson.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pebblesoflight  Instagram: @PebblesOfLightSupport Pebbles of Light by visiting our sponsors:This is an affiliate link for Betterhelp Counseling Services. I receive a commission when people use this link. Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/pebbles for 10% off your first month of convenient, affordable, and accessible counseling services.Shine Cosmetics:https://www.shinecosmetics.com/?afmc=AnneM10   (**Always get 10% off with code AnneM10)See Good Days Shop:https://see-good-days.myteespring.co/  (**Always get 10% off with code AnneM10 at checkout.)Wholist - Wellness Comes Full Circle: https://whol.me/PebblesofLight
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    41 分
  • Ep 23: How to Harness Your Tragedies to Empower Others || Myrna Peterson (ENCORE)

    Ep 23: How to Harness Your Tragedies to Empower Others || Myrna Peterson (ENCORE)
    2021/08/10
    Myrna Peterson is a quadriplegic living in rural Northern Minnesota who is a proactive advocate for differently abled persons. She has done a TEDx Talk, broke a Guinness World Record and is a recipient of the very prestigious Andrus Award for Community Service. She says that she only has one thumb that moved but she has a mouth that doesn’t stop. And she uses her voice to do all the good that she can. PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Do your best to really see people and understand their story. This can be as simple as looking the store clerk in the eye while (sincerely) telling them thank you and to have a wonderful day. Or it could be taking time to talk to someone while in line at the store or even reaching out on social media to an acquaintance and learning more about their story. Brené Brown has said that “people are hard to hate close up.” Do your best to get know someone and understand their perspective – especially if it is different from yours.
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    41 分
  • Ep 22: Taking a Step Into the Dark: How to Find Your Path & Have the Courage to Follow It || Tessa & Jamis Buck (ENCORE)

    Ep 22: Taking a Step Into the Dark: How to Find Your Path & Have the Courage to Follow It || Tessa & Jamis Buck (ENCORE)
    2021/07/06
    Tessa and Jamis Buck share their story of doing their best to follow an inspired path even when it took them in an unexpected direction.PEBBLE FOR THIS WEEK: Be a first responder sometime this week. When you feel inspired to do something – whether for yourself or for someone else, just do it.
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    44 分