Christian Devotions Speak Up!

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as host Scott McCausey discusses the busy life of moms and the founding of Apologia Educational Ministries with Rachael Carman. Rachael Carman had it going on—or so she thought. After surviving sixty-three months of pregnancy, countless sleepless nights, and 35,000+ diapers, this one-time control freak encountered God’s grace. And she encourages you to do the same. In her books How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? and How to Have a HEART for Your Kids, Rachael challenges mothers to surrender their will and draw closer to their heavenly Father. She invites moms to join her in loving God passionately and worshiping Him fully while sweeping up Cheerios, doing laundry, and planning dinner. You will be affirmed in your role as a mother as Rachael speaks of her struggles with perfectionism and impatience, and shares her challenges, failures, and victories amid the ever-changing seasons of life. Her honesty will surprise you, and her humor will put you at ease.

Michelle Viscuse is passionate about inspiring women who have been sexually abused or violated to have courage, hope and freedom in Jesus Christ. She loves leading Bibles Studies and serving in women’s ministry.  She lives in NC with her husband and three children, and they enjoy taking weekend adventures together! You can follow her blog at http://www.journeypink.com and connect with her on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest @michelleviscuse.  

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as host Scott McCausey interviews kidney donor Lisa Hetzel and her cousin who was the recipient, Denise. The song title from the musical Oklahoma rings true for Lisa Hetzel, “With Me, It’s All or Nothing.” As a recent kidney donor, she has emerged as a living kidney donor advocate.  Lisa is a sought-after freelance writer and recently published her experience in a four-part series, The Journey of Organ Donation, in the Rockdale News. Recognized by the Georgia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest for her columns in the religion and serious sections, Hetzel is dedicated to educating others about the need for living kidney donation. Her devotionals have appeared in My Mother, My Strength, and Penned from the Heart.  Her column, As For Me and My House, in the Rockdale News, chronicled lessons in how to survive as a single mom with a lot of prayer and a little bit of humor. Currently, she juggles her duties as mother of a teenager, director of the East Me

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey brings on Patricia Lefler to tell her powerful testimony as well as her unique ministry called Junkyard Revival. Patricia is a graduate from the School of Natural Resources at NC State University. She resides in Kingsport, TN where she owns her own landscape management business called Junkyard Revival. She coordinates a woman's event every October by the same name. The Junkyard Revival Ministry sponsors outreach programs throughout the year for marginalized women in the community. Patricia believes the written word is an important tool to be used in the communication process of running a business or ministry. She has a strong desire to expand upon her skills as a writer. Contact her at leflerpatricia@gmail.com. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey discusses fulfilling the purpose God gives with David Brannock. David Brannock is a clear speaker and author who loves using analogies and teaching new perspectives. A Wofford College graduate, David has an MBA from the University of South Carolina and an MDiv from Duke University. David previously worked as a CPA, instructor, and pastor. His latest book, Choose: Fulfill Your Created Purpose, derives from these areas of his own life, in hopes that others can benefit. He grew up on the South Carolina coast and now lives in the mountains of East Tennessee with his family. Visit him at www.DavidBrannock.com. 

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey discusses fulfilling the purpose God gives with David Brannock. David Brannock is a clear speaker and author who loves using analogies and teaching new perspectives. A Wofford College graduate, David has an MBA from the University of South Carolina and an MDiv from Duke University. David previously worked as a CPA, instructor, and pastor. His latest book, Choose: Fulfill Your Created Purpose, derives from these areas of his own life, in hopes that others can benefit. He grew up on the South Carolina coast and now lives in the mountains of East Tennessee with his family. Visit him at www.DavidBrannock.com. 

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey brings Linda Gilden to the show. Linda Gilden is an experienced writer, speaker, editor, writing coach, and Certified Personality Trainer. Author of the popular Love Notes series, she is also the author of Mommy Pick-Me-Ups, Mama Was the Queen of Christmas, Personality Perspectives – Clues to Building Better Relationships, Called to Write, and many ghostwritten books. Her latest book is called, Why You Do What You Do - Your Personality is the Key. With over a thousand magazine articles to her credit, she is a prolific writer who loves to share a great story. She speaks nationally many times throughout the year, is a frequent radio and television guest, and welcomes the opportunity to help others become better communicators. She is also the director of the Carolina Christian Writers Conference. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey brings Linda Gilden to the show. Linda Gilden is an experienced writer, speaker, editor, writing coach, and Certified Personality Trainer. Author of the popular Love Notes series, she is also the author of Mommy Pick-Me-Ups, Mama Was the Queen of Christmas, Personality Perspectives – Clues to Building Better Relationships, Called to Write, and many ghostwritten books. Her latest book is called, Why You Do What You Do - Your Personality is the Key. With over a thousand magazine articles to her credit, she is a prolific writer who loves to share a great story. She speaks nationally many times throughout the year, is a frequent radio and television guest, and welcomes the opportunity to help others become better communicators. She is also the director of the Carolina Christian Writers Conference.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey discusses overcoming the most difficult obstacles with author of Life Without Limbs, Nick Vujicic. Imagine being born without arms. No arms to wrap around a friend; no hands to hold the ones you love; no fingers to experience touch; no way to lift or carry things. How much more difficult would life be if you were living without arms and hands? Or what about legs? Imagine if instead of no arms, you had no legs. No ability to dance, walk, run, or even stand. Now put both of those scenarios together… no arms and no legs. What would you do? How would that affect your everyday life? Meet Nick Vujicic, pronounced “Vooy-cheech.” Born in 1982 in Brisbane, Australia, without any medical explanation or warning, Nicholas Vujicic came into the world with neither arms nor legs. Now at 33 years of age, this limbless young man has accomplished more than most people accomplish in a lifetime. Nick recently made the massive move from Brisbane, Austra

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Scott McCausey interviews Fox News Reporter Todd Starnes. Todd Starnes is heard daily on hundreds of radio stations around the nation. He also writes a column and hosts a digital show for FoxNews.com. Todd also makes regular appearances on Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. He is the author of four books and is a frequent speaker. Todd's journalism has been honored by the Associated Press, the Radio, Television News Director's Association, and the National Religious Broadcasters. Discover more about Todd and get all his books at www.toddstarnes.com. If you know someone who would be a great guest on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! contact Scott@christiandevotions.us.