//podcastplus.net/feed/givercise-shorts-inspired-storytelling-christian-inspirational-fitness-health-lifestyle-short-stories~ec660705 Podcastplus.net Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:28:39 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_21.mp3?dest-id=340526       In this episode, our storyteller is Julie Castro. Julie Castro resurrected Fiesta Publishing, the company her mother co-founded over 20 years ago in order to publish the book she wrote, On Earth as It Is in Heaven, a Personal Allegory.  It was the catalyst for her call to ministry, a call she didn’t know existed until a few years ago.  Obedience to God’s instruction to write the book opened the door for Julie to assist with the women's ministry at her local church where she was responsible for minor tasks; this led to her current position as the women’s ministry director. Her faithfulness with the small things then opened doors to minister at local churches, pray for the Body of Christ and serve other ministries. Being unconventional in her walk with Jesus, Julie does not limit how the Lord wants to use her and the messages she shares. She passionately pursues Jesus, and her relentless fire for the Holy Word of God is leading her toward her destiny. Website : www.fiestapublishing.com ... Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:54:55 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_21.mp3?dest-id=340526 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_20.mp3?dest-id=340526 In this episode, our storyteller is John Di Lemme. In September 2001, John Di Lemme founded Di Lemme Development Group, Inc., a company known  worldwide for its role in expanding the personal development industry and teaching business owners  how to be successful in any economy.  As President and CEO, John strives for excellence in every area  of his business and believes that you must surround yourself with a like-minded team in order to stay  on top of your game.    In addition to building a successful company, John has changed lives around the globe as an  international, elite speaker that has spoken in over five hundred venues.  Over the past fourteen years,  he has shared the stage with the best of the best including Les Brown, Zig Ziglar, Jim Rohn, Rich  Devos, and Denis Waitley only to name a few.  John was also a featured speaker for Dr. John  Maxwe... Tue, 21 Jun 2016 22:25:42 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_20.mp3?dest-id=340526 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_19.mp3?dest-id=340526 There’s something very special about Damien. Actually, “special” may not be the best word. In times like  these, in the world that we live in, there’s something relevant,  significant and necessary about Damien---  and people like him.  You can go to pretty much any search engine, put “Damien Horne” in the search field and read about his  life story and credentials. The cliff notes is that he’s from Hickory, North Carolina. He’s one of 12 children (a  blended family). He’s a middle child, adores his mother, is the first in his family to earn a high school  diploma and now devotes a lot of his time and resources trying to make a better life for his loved ones  and those around him. Although they din’t grow up with a lot of monetary wealth (barely any to speak  of), Damien’s mother had a love for God that inspired him to develop a pe... Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:38:03 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_19.mp3?dest-id=340526 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_18.mp3?dest-id=340526 In this episode, our storyteller is Kathy Strahan. As a totally blind person (since age two), she naturally inspires people. Inspire them just by being her. She sees herself as a regular person who finds that blindness for her is the least of her life’s challenges. For most people, her attitude about her blindness is surprising and inspirational. Especially when they observe that she has a regular life. She is Married to a sighted guy. Running their household. Teaching others about preparing healthy meals, making healthy lifestyle choices, ditching the standard American diet and learning how to optimize their nutrition etc. One of her favorite scriptures is: Philippians 1:21 “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” Even as a small child she’s always been someone who encourages others to be the best they can. What she teaches her subscribers is that healthy living is a journey. There is no need to make massive changes all at once. Go one small step at a time. She encourages her readers to ... Wed, 11 May 2016 03:34:12 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_18.mp3?dest-id=340526 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_17.mp3?dest-id=340526 In today’s episode, our storyteller is Elliott Katz. ElliottKatz is a professional speechwriter in Toronto and the authorof seven nonfiction books. Audiences find him informative andlively. He teaches the principles in this book to men and women,and speaks at seminars and conferences. After the end of arelationship, Elliott Katz sought to learn about being a man in arelationship. He found books on marriage and relationships saidlittle to him. He found powerful timeless insights in the lessonsthat fathers and other older male role models taught younger men.People started seeking his advice and found these improvedtheir relationships. They often asked, “Why didn’t someone tell methis before? Moving beyond the trendy ideas about a man’s role– that just don’t seem to work – Elliott Katz shares insights onbeing a man that have withstood the test of time. Interestingly,these insights are the traits that he heard many women complainwere lacking in men today.  To learn more about this episode, ... Wed, 04 May 2016 01:02:08 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_17.mp3?dest-id=340526 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_16.mp3?dest-id=340526 In this episode, our storyteller is Alexis Nicole White. ALEXISNICOLE WHITE was born in Gary, Indiana, where she lived withher grandparents. Raised an only child, Alexis developed a passionfor the arts; reading, writing and acting. As early as middleschool, she began to expand upon her creative talents by writingbooks, plays and even publishing poetry. In college, her talentsgrew into professional journalism with blogging, radio andtelevision.  After moving to Atlanta to pursue her career injournalism, Alexis’ passion for writing became stagnant after notbeing able to secure a full-time paying position. Still, she hasused her voice to empower the disenfranchised and promote awarenessto various social problems. Currently, Alexis is raising awarenessto emotional abuse disguised in forms of deceit, mischief andbetrayal in her memoir,  The Covered .  Today, Alexis is a multi-faceted powerhouse.  As anentrepreneur, inspirational speaker and entertainment personality,Alexis is dominating every avenue o... Tue, 26 Apr 2016 08:00:00 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_16.mp3?dest-id=340526 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_15.mp3?dest-id=340526 ​In this episode, Nancy Virden will be sharing her story. She is a suicide attempt survivor who is passionate about sharing hope with those in emotional pain. She is also an author, a Mental Health and Recovery Advocate, and Founder of Always the Fight Ministries.  Her books titled​, Called to Live: A Chronicle of Recovery After Attempted Suicide, and Always the Fight: A Living Testimony of What Only God Can Do, inspire readers to relate and find hope. You can learn more about these and her third book They Were Real: Short Story Gateways Into the Thoughts of Bible Characters, on her website, NancyVirden.com.  If you'd like to discuss having her come to share with your group, email her at  NancyVirden.hope@gmail.com .  For more information on this episode, please visit: www.giverciseshorts.com   Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:00:00 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_15.mp3?dest-id=340526 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_14.mp3?dest-id=340526 In today’s episode, Braxton Cosby will be sharing his story. Braxton Cosby is a father of three girls and a husband of one amazing wife. He is a believer and has been called to share his experiences of his life as a Christian. Also, he is an award-winning author and currently has about ten books out in the marketplace.  For more information, please visit: http://www.giverciseshorts.com/   Tue, 12 Apr 2016 08:00:00 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_14.mp3?dest-id=340526 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_13.mp3?dest-id=340526 In this episode, our storyteller is Mrs. Sonya McGirt. She is married with five children (2 step-children). She obtained her masters in Social Work in 2007 and is currently in college to obtain her masters in Organizational Management. She and her husband have a Christian non-profit known as Crossroads Christian Counseling Center Inc. She has had the organization for 2yrs. The reason she started the organization was to counsel those who were seeking help, but using Christian concepts to help them. Also they assist with clothing, meals, and whatever else they can for the homeless. She has a longing in her heart to help others and also to speak to others about what God can do in their life. She recently had her first book published through Cosby Media Productions, A Woman's Journey: Living Through Christ Victoriously. She just finished her first kids book and have started a book in regards to marriage. She hopes to help people remain active in their relationship with God through her books. For more informat... Tue, 05 Apr 2016 08:00:00 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_13.mp3?dest-id=340526 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_12.mp3?dest-id=340526 In today’s episode, David Ingerson is our storyteller. He is a father of five children and served 24 years in the US Air Force as an officer and pilot. Now as a civilian corporate pilot, he frequently travels to Africa, South America, and Europe. He owns a dry clean laundry enterprise and invests in real estate. He also enjoys teaching and speaking about God, his relationship to Him, and his faith as well as the importance and benefit of having hope in the midst of heartache. For more information, please visit   http://www.giverciseshorts.com/ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/giverciseshorts/Episode_12.mp3?dest-id=340526