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In the middle of a storm, you can panic and give up hope, or you can give your burdens to God and pray for His mercy, grace, and healing. Originally a book, My Struggle, His Glory contains testimonies from 40 different people. Their testimonies show how God brought them through the worst times of their lives, and how they are able to praise God for what He has done in their lives. Even though every story involves a personal struggle, they all have two other common themes: hope and praise. Co ...
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Sharing the Love of Christ and building people up through testimonies and teaching

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Generations Church

Generations Church

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Formerly known as Watermark OC Church, Generations Church has a different way of thinking about what church should and could be. At Generations, we’re simply a group of people FOLLOWING Jesus and becoming more like Him, CONNECTING with one another through authentic and intentional community and SERVING people outside the four walls of the church where we live, work, play and beyond… We think it’s one of the most worthwhile things you’ll ever be a part of and we hope you’ll come check it out ...
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Where do you draw your strength? Join TODAY’s Hoda Kotb as she continues on a journey of self-discovery and exploration of the resilience of the human spirit. Hoda hears from some of the people she admires most, and whose testimonies of compassion provide lessons for how to make space for whatever it is you may be seeking in life right now. Like Hoda, you’ll leave these talks stronger than when you started and inspired to make space for growth and change in your own life.
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The Good Gets Better

Amber Vreeland

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When you focus on the good (& God!) the good gets even better. Featuring conversations that dive beyond surface level. God works all things together for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). This verse encompasses what the podcast is all about. Through testimonies of faith from well-known Christian artists, scriptural figures, and even Amber’s story, we can be encouraged and empowered that God does extraordinary things in ordinary days, through ordinary people. Amber encourages you t ...
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Join Allen & Stacy Jo Thorne as they dive into God’s blueprint for leadership, marriage, and mission. This podcast is designed to help faith-driven leaders build their lives, businesses, and relationships on a Kingdom foundation—one that lasts. Each season of Faithfully Invested is structured around our INVESTED framework, focusing on one core principle at a time: ✅ I – Intimacy with God ✅ N – Nurturing a Servant’s Heart ✅ V – Valuing Stewardship ✅ E – Embracing Unity ✅ S – Standing in Faith ...
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Welcome to ”I Meant to Do That,” the empowering podcast dedicated to helping women live authentically, embrace their strengths, and lead with unwavering confidence. Join us on this transformative journey as we share strategies, insights, and inspiration that will empower you to step into your true potential and create a life you love. I’m Kerri Goodman, certified life, leadership, and ADHD coach and behavior specialist, also a recovering people pleaser. This podcast is a safe space where we ...
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Alicia Keys has spent nearly three decades using her voice to move the world, but the most powerful thing she’s learned is how to listen to her own. The seventeen-time Grammy Award winner joins Hoda for a soulful conversation at Making Space Wellness Day at Brooklyn’s Wythe Hotel about trusting your intuition, unlearning old habits, and finding sti…
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Send us a text Leadership isn’t about control - it’s about character. In this episode, Allen & Stacy Jo Thorne get real about what it means to steward teams with integrity and lead from a heart of humility. Whether you’re leading a family, a business, a ministry, or a boardroom, these principles will help you reflect Jesus in every decision. What Y…
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In this heartfelt episode, Rhonda Hayes opens up about her deeply personal journey through heartbreak, healing, and hope. After a painful divorce that left her feeling isolated and judged, Rhonda found strength in her faith and the promises of Scripture. She shares how prayer, perseverance, and forgiveness led her from brokenness to restoration — a…
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From building a billion-dollar beauty empire to starting over at 60, Bobbi Brown’s story is one of grit, grace, and growth…but behind her success lies a deep journey of reinvention. Bobbi opens up to Hoda about her mother’s struggle with mental illness, her unlikely path to becoming a world-renowned makeup artist, and the moment she walked away fro…
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Send us a text Walls don’t appear overnight—they’re built brick by brick through unmet expectations, unspoken disappointments, gossip, and pride. In this honest, hope-filled conversation, Allen & Stacy Jo walk through a Biblical roadmap for reconciliation: forgive first, create safe spaces for real dialogue, and choose humility over “being right.” …
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In this episode, Sandra Cruikshank opens up about her extraordinary journey of faith, resilience, and unconditional love as a caregiver to her son, Chuck. Born prematurely and diagnosed with hydrocephalus and a rare form of meningitis, Chuck's life was expected to be short — yet, defying all odds, he recently celebrated his 53rd birthday. Sandra sh…
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Sheryl Lee Ralph is an Emmy-winning actress, singer, and advocate whose radiant spirit and decades-long career, from Dreamgirls to Abbott Elementary, have inspired generations. Sheryl opens up to Hoda about choosing joy as her “strong suit,” the resilience that carried her through rejection and reinvention, and how she learned to believe in herself…
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Send us a text Unity doesn’t erase differences—it celebrates them. In this episode, Allen & Stacy Jo explore how God designed the Body of Christ to function with unique gifts moving in harmony. Whether you’re navigating marriage dynamics, church roles, or leadership teams, learn how to trade comparison and criticism for collaboration and honor. We …
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In this inspiring episode of My Struggle, His Glory, Zane Sanders Mahone opens up about her powerful journey of faith, healing, and self-discovery. From battling PCOS and depression during her time as an Auburn cheerleader to finding peace and purpose through motherhood, Zane's story is a testament to God's redeeming grace. She shares candidly abou…
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Send us a text Legacy isn’t just what you leave behind—it’s what you’re living right now. In this episode, Allen and Stacy Jo Thorne explore how to move beyond survival mode and start building a spiritual heritage that outlasts you. They dig into 2 Timothy 4:7 — “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”—and sha…
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Selma Blair is an actress, author, and advocate whose career has spanned film, television and stage, with standout performances in Legally Blonde, Cruel Intentions, and Hellboy. After publicly revealing her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis (MS), she has become a powerful voice for chronic illness awareness, inspiring others through her honesty, re…
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Maggie Walsh Evans' story is one of learning that even when life doesn't go as planned — God never leaves. As a pastor's daughter and the youngest of four, Maggie grew up relying on her family's faith to fuel her own, until the day she felt God call her to fly fighter jets. But when chronic migraines grounded that dream, her faith was tested in way…
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Clea Shearer is the co-founder of The Home Edit, star of the hit Netflix series, Get Organized with The Home Edit, and a New York Times bestselling author who’s sharing the lessons she’s learned in her cancer journey in her new book, Cancer Is Complicated and Other Unexpected Lessons I’ve Learned. Clea opens up to Hoda about how she learned to advo…
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Send us a text Sacred Spaces — Stewarding Relationships with Honor and Humility In a world that rewards hot takes and quick clap-backs, Jesus calls us to something better: honor, humility, and Spirit-led boundaries. This conversation gets practical about stewarding relationships—marriage, friendships, coworkers, ministry—like the sacred spaces they…
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In this week's episode, Karen Layton shares the journey that has shaped her faith. Karen's story is marked by deep valleys — losing her high school sweetheart and husband, Mike, in a tragic automobile accident, facing years of infertility, and navigating grief while raising children on her own. Yet, through every trial, she testifies to the steady …
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Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, bestselling author, and now the writer of Poems and Prayers, a deeply personal collection of poetry and reflections spanning 30 years that explores faith, hope, and purpose. Though he is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars, McConaughey admits he’s never felt the “ah, I did it” feeling, l…
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Send us a text God wired you on purpose for His purpose. Allen & Stacy Jo explore how to recognize your gifts, resist comparison, and share your testimony so others find freedom. Don’t bury what God entrusted—serve where you are, stay Spirit-led, and watch Him multiply surrendered “ordinary” into eternal impact. What you’ll learn ✅ How to embrace y…
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In this heartfelt episode, Jane Lambert shares her remarkable journey of resilience, loss, and faith. With honesty and grace, Jane reflects on her 50-year career in psychiatric nursing, her life in the country surrounded by family and animals, and the trials that shaped her—from the tragic loss of her first husband to rebuilding life with her child…
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Send us a text Money can be a mirror for the heart. Allen & Stacy Jo share four anchors for Kingdom-focused finances: give first, break free from debt, choose contentment, and budget with Jesus at the center. Move beyond comfort to eternal impact with practical steps and biblical clarity. What you’ll learn ✅ Why treasure directs the heart (and how …
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Today, Pastor Bucky Dennis continues off our new series called "Membership", by focusing on "building one another up in love" this week! Afterwards, Pastor Bucky invites Pastor Ben Applebee up to answer your questions. If you have questions about the sermon or other topics, leave them anonymously at watermarkoc.com/questions! Want to learn more abo…
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In this heartfelt episode, David Money explores his journey from a turbulent childhood to a life transformed by faith, perseverance, and the influence of key mentors. David shares candid stories from his early years in Abbeville and Port St. Joe, including the struggles of growing up in broken homes, the pivotal role of his grandparents, and the en…
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Send us a text If time is a gift, how do we steward it with wisdom? Allen & Stacy Jo unpack the difference between busyness and fruitfulness, how to build margin, honor Sabbath as a relationship, and discern assignments vs. attachments—so your calendar reflects your calling (not just your commitments). What you’ll learn ✅ Why holy focus beats hustl…
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In this heartfelt episode, Pam Hughes opens up about her brother Brian — affectionately known as "Slick" — and his battle with crack cocaine addiction that began at just 15. Despite growing up in a loving home in Ariton, Alabama, Brian's struggle with addiction led to years of heartbreak and repeated attempts at recovery. Pam shares the highs and l…
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In today's episode of the CONVERSATION podcast, we have Pastor Ben and Teri Dunham talk about Small Groups and Bible Studies what their role is in the church! Want to learn more about Watermark? Visit: https://watermarkoc.com/ We would love to start a conversation with you!By Watermark Church
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Linda Cliatt-Wayman spent 20 years teaching special education before rising to oversee all high schools in The School District of Philadelphia, but her defining moment came when she stepped up to lead Strawberry Mansion High School: a school that no one wanted to run. With fierce love, high expectations, and unshakable hope, Wayman and her team tur…
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Send us a text S3 Ep.1 — It’s All God’s Anyway: Rethinking Ownership & Living as Faithful Stewards Season 3 launches the V in INVESTED: Valuing Stewardship. Allen & Stacy Jo explore the freedom of living as stewards, not owners—inviting the Holy Spirit into your paychecks, calendars, conversations, and decisions so you can live open-handed and watc…
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In this episode, Greg Brown — a teacher and pastor from Ozark, Alabama — opens up about his battle with depression and how it ultimately shaped his calling to ministry. Greg shares how his introverted nature once kept him from embracing roles in teaching or preaching. But his journey through suffering revealed a deeper purpose. With honesty and vul…
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Today, Pastor Ben Applebee continues off our new series called "Membership", which focuses on the One Anothers in the Church! In this week's message, Pastor Ben talks about having peace with one another... through the forge of membership! Want to learn more about Watermark? Visit: https://watermarkoc.com/ We would love to start a conversation with …
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Send us a text Have you ever felt like you’re carrying all the weight of leadership alone? In this episode of Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy Jo Thorne, we dive deep into what it looks like to raise up servant leaders who can multiply your mission—whether in business, ministry, or at home. When we try to do it all ourselves, burnout is inevi…
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In this powerful episode, our hosts sit down with Coach Dan Capps to share an incredible testimony of resilience, faith, and the life-changing gift of organ donation. From his early years in Alabama to a long career in coaching and officiating high school and Dixie Boys baseball games, Dan reflects on his health battles — including heart disease, a…
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Today on the "CONVERSATION Podcast", Pastor Ben Applebee is joined by Teri Dunham to discuss how Discipleship and Schools mix, in a 3 part series. Ben and Teri wrap up their 3 part series with the 3rd and final part, which focuses on Private Education! Link to the The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast mentioned in this episode: https://podcasts.app…
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Chart-topping rapper Big Sean has spent nearly 15 years in the spotlight, but his path to success wasn’t always easy. The Detroit native joins Hoda Kotb to reflect on his evolving relationship with fame, from believing he was destined for stardom at a young age to how he views notoriety today. In this revealing conversation from April 2025, he also…
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Send us a text In a world obsessed with likes, shares, and recognition, Allen and Stacy Jo dive into the power of serving in secret. What happens when no one sees your good works but God? How do we embrace unseen obedience without craving applause? In this episode, you’ll discover why the most meaningful acts of service are often the ones that neve…
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In this episode, host Boyd Deal welcomes his longtime friend, Randy Helms, to share a heartfelt testimony of faith, loss, and resilience. Randy reflects on his upbringing, family life, and the joy of raising his son Hunter — an energetic, outdoors-loving young man affectionately nicknamed "Fish." Randy candidly recounts Hunter's painful journey thr…
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Today on the "CONVERSATION Podcast", Pastor Ben Applebee is joined by Teri Dunham to discuss how Discipleship and Schools mix, in a 3 part series. Ben and Teri continue on with part 2, which focuses on Homeschooling! Rylee Applebee, Ben's wife, also joins the duo to give her experience as well! Want to learn more about Watermark? Visit: https://wat…
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Bestselling author, acclaimed public speaker, and Harvard Business School professor Arthur C. Brooks joins Hoda Kotb for an inspiring conversation on the science and practice of happiness. They discuss how to cultivate joy in everyday life, get unstuck during challenging times, and why happiness is not a final destination but a direction you can in…
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Send us a text Are you serving with joy—or running on empty? In this episode of Faithfully Invested, Allen and Stacy Jo Thorne share practical, biblical strategies for avoiding burnout, setting healthy boundaries, and serving from overflow rather than obligation. Drawing from Mark 10:45, Galatians 6:9, and other key scriptures, they unpack why even…
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Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics including abuse, trauma, and mental health struggles. Listener discretion is advised. If you find these topics distressing or triggering, please take care of yourself and consider whether to listen at this time. In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Angela Mitchell shares her journey …
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