No one person can manage an organization by themselves. It takes a team of people coming together with a unified mission. During this week's broadcast, Luann and the team at Encouragement Cafe share the stories of how God has moved in their lives during this past year and years prior. Join us at the table as we celebrate this New Year together.

For many of us, we grew up with annual traditions each Christmas season. Whether it was going to the tree farm or the Christmas Eve service, we all have stories to share about this special time of year. Join Luann and Rachel at the Cafe as they share their own Christmas traditions - past and present.

Christian painter and special guest Bill Mangum joins Luann once again this week at the Encouragement Cafe. As discussed during last week's broadcast, Bill has worked with a number of organizations that serve the homeless and less fortunate in the Greensboro, NC, region. This week, he shares how he is able to minister through art... the art of painting.

Have you ever noticed the stones that lay by the sea shore? How many bumps have those stones encountered? How rough were they in the past? Join Luann and Rachel at the Cafe as we talk about how our own lives can be likened to those stones - rough in the beginning and made smooth through the storms of life.

God wants your cow. Yes, you read that correctly...God wants your cow. Luann Prater and Tracey Eyster are talking about something today that most shy away from...Money.

It's the bottom of the ninth. Two strikes and bases loaded. It all depends on the batter at the mound. Here's the wind-up and the pitch. The pitcher throws a curve ball, but will the batter make the connection? Join Luann and Rachel at the Cafe as we talk about the changes in life. Sometimes they come at us like a curve ball. It's time for us to approach the batter's box, but how will we cope with the change?

"Grinders" are the people in our life that God uses to polish and perfect our rough edges. Some of those Grinders are friends, coworkers, even our family or spouse. So, how do we love these, seemingly, unlovable people? Well, pull up a chair and strap in, this one might hurt a little.

Luann and Rachel talk about some of the experiences that they and other women have shared at Encouragement Cafe events. From heartfelt worship to guest speakers and stage artists, these events continue to make a difference in the lives of women throughout the country. Luann and Rachel also share how your church can become a part of this exciting movement by hosting an Encouragement Cafe event in the future.

Have you ever been lost? Has your GPS taken you to the wrong place? Rachel Olsen takes some unexpected turns on her way to meet Luann Prater and Noelle Okolowicz. We can go so far off the path God has planned for us. We are only one turn away from surrendering to Him, no matter how far away we have gone.

Do we have idols in our lives that we have allowed to take the place of God? Luann Prater and Rachel Olsen are joined by special guest Noelle Okolowicz to discuss how so many other things (even circumstances) can become our focus. Many times, we don’t realize our focus is even off.

Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you..." (Ex. 16:4) We don't know how He does it. But God knows our every need and showers it down from heaven. But just like the Israelites, it's easy to take those gifts for granted. Let's grasp His miraculous provision - even for the simplest things and show our gratitude!

It isn’t for the weak. It isn’t for the fearful. It isn’t for the timid. Getting old is tough, but it can be awesome! Live every day to the fullest, because it is another day God gave you.