Make Life Matter

God knew you before you were born. He created you on purpose, and with purpose. Angela Donadio shares a timely and poignant message of truth, healing, and hope, for anyone living in the shadow of abortion, and for those seeking a Biblical perspective on the sanctity of life. God is not neutral nor is He silent when it comes to the silent cry of the unborn. God stands on the side of life – and as His followers, so should we. [...]

In this very special episode honoring our military, veterans, and fallen heroes, I sit down with one of my personal heroes – Dave Roever. Dave is a Vietnam veteran who served his country with honor, and received many service medals, including the Purple Heart. He is most grateful for the honor of serving God. He helps us to move past bitterness, embrace life, and maintain a sense of humor even in adversity. In over 50 years of full-time ministry, he has shared Jesus Christ with millions of people, seeing them transformed by the Word of God. This very special episode honors our military, veterans, and fallen heroes. We are grateful. You can partner with Dave to change the life of a veteran at www.helpavet.com. [...]

Author and Speaker Tracy Mitchell is here to help us know how to step out of the shadows and into God-confidence, stop top letting betrayal steal our dreams, and awaken courage in others. As one of the nation’s leading Bible teachers and conference speakers, Tracey Mitchell holds a doctorate in theology and travels 40 plus weeks a year speaking to diverse and cross-cultural groups. Whether speaking to men, women corporate CEO’s or the homeless, Tracey’s love and passion for re-writing the lives of the brokenhearted make her messages relevant and empowering. [...]

JT Jester shares his incredible story of how he overcame what seemed like insurmountable medical odds to make life matter as an adventure enthusiast who encourages us to embrace challenge, find our tribe, and live by the motto that there are no bad days – only hard ones. By the time JT was three years old, he had spent 250 days in the hospital and endured sixteen major surgeries before he was sixteen. JT is the author of multiple books including No Bad Days and a motivational speaker who relays the power of kindness and perseverance. [...]

Drug overdoses have reached record highs and opioids are involved in 60%. As a former addict and patient at S2L, Pastor Adam Comer gives much-needed hope to both those struggling with any form of addiction as well as the people who love them. The Forgotten Pandemic is a short but compelling documentary that sheds light on how opioid addiction has quietly become a pandemic in the United States. It also offers stories of hope and freedom through Christ-centered recovery. See the film at www.theforgottenpandemic.com; www.s2l.net www.s2lrecovery.org; Life After Addiction Podcast and s2l studio on Youtube. [...]

Is it possible to fearlessly, sincerely, and intentionally pursue a life in Christ as a modern young woman? Cally Logan is a fresh voice of encouragement for women longing to navigate today’s challenges with authentic faith. Her debut book, Hang in There, Girl, offers a candid conversation about relationships, waiting well, and knowing who you are in Christ. This episode is for young women, moms, sisters, and dads who need the courage to look past society’s pressures and look to the Word. Cally holds a BA Degree from Regent University and works with High School girls.  Instagram.com/CallyLogan | Twitter/CallyLogan | TikTok/Cally_Logan [...]

Our hearts and minds are reeling this week here in the United States after the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Texas. What do we do when our expectations are shattered? This short devotion encourages our fragile hearts and reminds us that we can truly experience hope in heartache.   For more information on Angela Donadio: FREE resources, Join Angela’s Online Community, Find her Angela’s books, albums, and links all in one place! https://www.angeladonadio.com [...]

What do you do when you’re suddenly navigating a life you didn’t sign up for? Lisa Appelo understands deeply. She’s experienced the raw emotions and uncertainty that come when everything falls apart. Lisa went to bed married and woke up a widow and single mom to seven children. A former litigating attorney, Lisa is a speaker, writer and Bible teacher who inspires women to cultivate faith in life’s storms. Lean in for our conversation about her story and her new book, Life Can Be Good Again, will help us · find your footing when circumstances bring massive change; · process hard emotions with God, who welcomes them; · overcome paralyzing fear with three scriptural steps; and · anchor your faith when your hope seems threadbare. www.lisaappelo.com/lifecanbegoodagain [...]

How well do you know the Holy Spirit? How real is He in your everyday life? Becky Thompson, bestselling author and creator of the Midnight Mom Devotional community gathering more than one million moms in nightly prayer, invites us into a closer relationship with the Holy Spirit. In her new book, God So Close, she scripturally unpacks who He is and how He moves in and through the life of a believer. Through Becky’s gift of relating the Holy Spirit in an accessible way, she helps us understand how to live awakened to the Spirit: Why is there so much hesitancy surrounding a relationship with the Holy Spirit? How well do we hear the Spirit’s voice in our everyday lives? What are the gifts available to believers through the Holy Spirit? She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, Jared, and their three children and can be found at www.beckythompson.com. [...]

In this very special episode, I sit down with filmmaker Tracy Robinson to talk about the award-winning documentary The Matter of Life.The leading human rights issue of our day, one million babies die by abortion in the United States every year. At this critical point in our nation’s history, The Matter of Lifeis an examination of the fundamental question regarding abortion in such a time as this:Are the unborn one of us?In theatres May 16 and 17 –Tickets at www.matteroflife.org. Find a pregnancy resource center near you at www.optionline.org.   SHOWNOTES The Make Life Matter Podcast is now on the Charisma Plus App! When you sign up for the FREE app using my personal link, you help support this show and bring encouragement to listeners in more than 130 countries! https://play.charismaplusapp.com/subscribe?code=AngelaD   For more information on Angela Donadio:   FREE resources, Join Angela’s Online Community, Find her Angela’s books, albums, and links all in one place! https://www.angeladonadio.com   LISTEN to the Make Life Matter Podcast: https://www.angeladonadio.com/podcast   WATCH Episodes and Clips: https://www.youtube.com/user/AngelaDonadio   CONNECT: Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/AngelaDonadioVOV/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angeladonadio/ Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-donadio-58019338   INVITE Angelatospeak: https://www.angeladonadio.com/contact     [...]