<![CDATA[Acts of Faith]]>Be encouraged to step out in faith and do what God is calling you to do by listening to others who have been obedient in responding to their call to action.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 29 May 2026 18:25:40 GMTFri, 09 Jan 2026 21:48:45 GMT60Stephanie and Shannon<p>Be encouraged to step out in faith and do what God is calling you to do by listening to others who have been obedient in responding to their call to action.</p>episodicStephanie and Shannonsconner2424@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Trust God When the Unexpected Happened]]>Lauren Boyer joins us on this week's episode. Lauren is a wife, mom of 3, homeschool mom, sports-mom, a strong woman of faith, and an advocate for Down syndrome.

She shares with us how her act of faith was to trust God when the unexpected happened. This happened when she was pregnant with her second child Luke. They were told he might have Down syndrome. She shares with us their experience throughout the pregnancy. She is honest about her feelings during the pregnancy and how God helped her in beautiful ways. She gives encouragement and insight into what life is like with Luke. Her story reminds us that God creates masterpieces and he has a specific purpose.

If you have experienced an unexpected circumstance in your life—regardless of whether it is the exact same as Lauren's—we want to encourage you to listen to this episode. Lauren's story is relatable to all situations.

]]>0db5741a-cc57-4fdf-9438-4fb11c21ea0dMon, 25 May 2026 09:15:00 GMT<p>Lauren Boyer joins us on this week's episode. Lauren is a wife, mom of 3, homeschool mom, sports-mom, a strong woman of faith, and an advocate for Down syndrome. </p><p></p><p>She shares with us how her act of faith was to trust God when the unexpected happened. This happened when she was pregnant with her second child Luke. They were told he might have Down syndrome. She shares with us their experience throughout the pregnancy. She is honest about her feelings during the pregnancy and how God helped her in beautiful ways. She gives encouragement and insight into what life is like with Luke. Her story reminds us that God creates masterpieces and he has a specific purpose.</p><p>If you have experienced an unexpected circumstance in your life—regardless of whether it is the exact same as Lauren's—we want to encourage you to listen to this episode. Lauren's story is relatable to all situations.</p><p></p><p></p>no00:50:00119Trust God When the Unexpected Happenedfull<![CDATA[Strip Away My Comforts]]>Alexis Patterson joins us on the podcast this week. Alexis is a wife, mom of 3, and a passionate believer. She is so sweet and encouraging. She loves the Word of God and wants to be sure that the truth of the Word is shared with others.

Alexis shares how she had to be stripped of her comforts in order to grow her faith. Alexis is full of wisdom we would've loved to be able to talk to her all day. We hope you enjoy our conversation with her.

Bible References:

Romans 5:1-5

Hebrews 12:1-2

Faith- Believing in what you have not yet seen. -Hebrews 11:2

Faith- Without faith, its impossible to please God. - Hebrews 11:6

Faith- Trusting God; Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. - Proverbs 3:5

Takeaways:

  • We boast in our afflictions because it pushes us toward the cross which magnifies Christ.
  • Endurance is the ability to withstand hardship, adversity, or stress, or the capacity to continue a physical or mental effort over a long period of time.
  • Faith is what allows us to endure.
  • We want to believe God.
  • We want to please God. Faith enables our right relationship with God.
  • We want to trust God. Trusting God is faith.

Books Referenced:

  • Purpose Drive Life by Rick Warren
  • Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby

]]>88ec7c2a-4d2f-4c0e-acff-2734384809e3Mon, 18 May 2026 09:15:00 GMT<p>Alexis Patterson joins us on the podcast this week. Alexis is a wife, mom of 3, and a passionate believer. She is so sweet and encouraging. She loves the Word of God and wants to be sure that the truth of the Word is shared with others.</p><p>Alexis shares how she had to be stripped of her comforts in order to grow her faith. Alexis is full of wisdom we would've loved to be able to talk to her all day. We hope you enjoy our conversation with her.</p><p></p><p>Bible References:</p><p>Romans 5:1-5</p><p>Hebrews 12:1-2</p><p></p><p>Faith- Believing in what you have not yet seen. -Hebrews 11:2</p><p></p><p>Faith- Without faith, its impossible to please God. - Hebrews 11:6</p><p></p><p>Faith- Trusting God; Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. - Proverbs 3:5</p><p></p><p>Takeaways:</p><ul><li>We boast in our afflictions because it pushes us toward the cross which magnifies Christ.</li><li>Endurance is the ability to withstand hardship, adversity, or stress, or the capacity to continue a physical or mental effort over a long period of time. </li><li>Faith is what allows us to endure.</li><li>We want to believe God.</li><li>We want to please God. Faith enables our right relationship with God.</li><li>We want to trust God. Trusting God is faith.</li></ul><p></p><p>Books Referenced: </p><ul><li>Purpose Drive Life by Rick Warren</li><li>Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby</li></ul><p></p>no00:53:14118Strip Away My Comfortsfull<![CDATA[Trust in God's Provision and Protection]]>Lianna Coffey joins us on this week's episode of the podcast. Lianna shares with us her recent act of faith being to trust God for provision and protection during some job transitions for her husband. God gives her a beautiful vision that has carried her through these last couple years. Her story helps us see how God is in all the details.

Bible reference: Deuteronomy 8

]]>3671f28c-8a81-4ddc-8813-77530e89f2e2Mon, 11 May 2026 09:15:00 GMT<p>Lianna Coffey joins us on this week's episode of the podcast. Lianna shares with us her recent act of faith being to trust God for provision and protection during some job transitions for her husband. God gives her a beautiful vision that has carried her through these last couple years. Her story helps us see how God is in all the details.</p><p></p><p>Bible reference: Deuteronomy 8</p>no00:46:45117Trust in God's Provision and Protectionfull<![CDATA[Trust that God Would Give Me Time With My Daughter]]>Katelyn Hall joins us for this week's episode. She shares about a time that she had to trust that God was going to give her time with her daughter. Her daughter received several medical diagnoses after their 20 week anatomy scan that really changed the way the rest of her pregnancy and life would look. No parent wants to go in and hear that their baby isn't developing perfectly. Even though Katelyn experiences a whirlwind of emotions, she chooses to lean in and trust God despite the circumstances. God shows up and shows that He is bigger than any circumstance. If you are going through some challenging diagnoses for your kids or someone you know, give this episode a listen.

Of course we always appreciate you sharing this episode with others so they can feel encouraged by how God is showing up.

Episode Details:

Diagnosis: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Song: Everything Falls by Fee

Foundation: Children's Heart Foundation

]]>0be5b412-7e3f-4934-8c65-13dd5fd97bc4Mon, 04 May 2026 09:15:00 GMT<p>Katelyn Hall joins us for this week's episode. She shares about a time that she had to trust that God was going to give her time with her daughter. Her daughter received several medical diagnoses after their 20 week anatomy scan that really changed the way the rest of her pregnancy and life would look. No parent wants to go in and hear that their baby isn't developing perfectly. Even though Katelyn experiences a whirlwind of emotions, she chooses to lean in and trust God despite the circumstances. God shows up and shows that He is bigger than any circumstance. If you are going through some challenging diagnoses for your kids or someone you know, give this episode a listen. </p><p></p><p>Of course we always appreciate you sharing this episode with others so they can feel encouraged by how God is showing up.</p><p></p><p>Episode Details:</p><p>Diagnosis: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome</p><p>Song: Everything Falls by Fee</p><p>Foundation: Children's Heart Foundation</p>no00:46:18116Trust that God Would Give Me Time With My Daughterfull<![CDATA[Run for God]]>Jesi Colston joins us on the podcast this week. Jesi is one of those people that when you talk to her you feel that you are having coffee with a close friend. She is so sweet and has a heart for God.

Jesi tells us that her recent act of faith has been to run for God. She shares what led her to this act, her history behind it, and the motivation that keeps her accountable. If you feel God is calling you to do something that you don't like or want to do, then this episode is for you.

Bible reference: 1 Corinthians

Thank you for listening! We would love for you to share the podcast with others that you know will enjoy it.

]]>db990d9c-924b-42f3-af11-75fdad83c5ecMon, 27 Apr 2026 09:15:00 GMT<p>Jesi Colston joins us on the podcast this week. Jesi is one of those people that when you talk to her you feel that you are having coffee with a close friend. She is so sweet and has a heart for God. </p><p>Jesi tells us that her recent act of faith has been to run for God. She shares what led her to this act, her history behind it, and the motivation that keeps her accountable. If you feel God is calling you to do something that you don't like or want to do, then this episode is for you. </p><p></p><p>Bible reference: 1 Corinthians</p><p></p><p>Thank you for listening! We would love for you to share the podcast with others that you know will enjoy it.</p><p></p><p></p>no00:41:12115Run for Godfull<![CDATA[Get a Second Opinion]]>Desiree Burgos is a strong woman of God. She is also a wife, mom of 7, and a leader in women's ministry. Desiree tells us about a time when God asked her to step out in faith to get a second opinion for her oldest son, Daniel. This act of faith led to miracles and the love of God being spread. This conversation is full of wisdom, and you can see God's hand in Desiree and Daniels lives. It is a longer conversation, but well worth the listen.

*Disclaimer: This episode does contain some medical content and diagnoses.

Bible Verses mentioned: Exodus 13:17-19

]]>3dda4341-dfb8-49a0-9ad3-7fc1f72af470Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:36:18 GMT<p>Desiree Burgos is a strong woman of God. She is also a wife, mom of 7, and a leader in women's ministry. Desiree tells us about a time when God asked her to step out in faith to get a second opinion for her oldest son, Daniel. This act of faith led to miracles and the love of God being spread. This conversation is full of wisdom, and you can see God's hand in Desiree and Daniels lives. It is a longer conversation, but well worth the listen. </p><p></p><p>*Disclaimer: This episode does contain some medical content and diagnoses. </p><p></p><p>Bible Verses mentioned: Exodus 13:17-19</p>no01:04:56Get a Second Opinionfull<![CDATA[Provide Care Packages for Families in Need]]>Darlene Shelton, Stephanie's mom, joins us on the podcast this week. She shares how God asked her to step out in faith to provide care packages for families in need. She had to battle nerves and doubt but ultimately knew that God would be with her during the process.

If you feel like God is asking you to do something like this, we want to encourage you to take that step of faith. If God is asking you, He has already gone before you and opened the doors. All you have to do is say yes.

Bibe Verse Referenced:

Matthew 10: 29-31

]]>e6653892-92fc-4aac-9cab-f6bc0856e201Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:09:13 GMT<p>Darlene Shelton, Stephanie's mom, joins us on the podcast this week. She shares how God asked her to step out in faith to provide care packages for families in need. She had to battle nerves and doubt but ultimately knew that God would be with her during the process.</p><p></p><p>If you feel like God is asking you to do something like this, we want to encourage you to take that step of faith. If God is asking you, He has already gone before you and opened the doors. All you have to do is say yes.</p><p></p><p>Bibe Verse Referenced:</p><p>Matthew 10: 29-31</p>no00:26:16113Provide Care Packages for Families in Needfull<![CDATA[Stop and Pray -Navigating Conflict in My Marriage]]>This episode, Kristin Jones shares how God asked her to shut her mouth in the midst of conflict with her husband. It sounds harsh, but the ripple effects this moment had really changed the course of her relationships. It wasn't a moment where God was being mean. It was a moment where God was getting her attention to protect her and her family.

*Names were changed to respect privacy.

Kristin gives us some practical steps to take when in conflict in marriage.

  1. Pause before speaking
  2. Ask yourself if your words are building or tearing down.
  3. Invite the Holy Spirit into your thoughts and not just your speech.
  4. Pray before you press your point.
  5. Seek transformation, not just self-control.
  6. Fight for UNITY, not victory.

Bible Verses:

Philippians 1:27

Proverbs 31:26

Proverbs 14:1

Proverbs 17:27

Philippians 4:8

Colossians 2

]]>bafa5081-8e64-4db8-8429-606286ebb094Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:41:27 GMT<p>This episode, Kristin Jones shares how God asked her to shut her mouth in the midst of conflict with her husband. It sounds harsh, but the ripple effects this moment had really changed the course of her relationships. It wasn't a moment where God was being mean. It was a moment where God was getting her attention to protect her and her family.</p><p></p><p>*Names were changed to respect privacy.</p><p></p><p>Kristin gives us some practical steps to take when in conflict in marriage.</p><ol><li>Pause before speaking</li><li>Ask yourself if your words are building or tearing down.</li><li>Invite the Holy Spirit into your thoughts and not just your speech.</li><li>Pray before you press your point.</li><li>Seek transformation, not just self-control.</li><li>Fight for UNITY, not victory.</li></ol><p></p><p>Bible Verses:</p><p>Philippians 1:27</p><p>Proverbs 31:26</p><p>Proverbs 14:1</p><p>Proverbs 17:27</p><p>Philippians 4:8</p><p>Colossians 2</p><p></p><p></p>no00:47:40112Stop and Pray -Navigating Conflict in My Marriagefull<![CDATA[Be Still]]>Shannon shares how God asked her to be still while her son was in the hospital with an unknown diagnosis and no sign of when or if he would go home. Her experience is one that parents never want to go through, but sadly many have experienced. God called her to be still during that season of her life. Maybe God is calling you to be still in your current season. If so, give this episode a listen.

Verses:

Exodus 14:14

2 Corinthians 12:9

]]>457c4fab-2c39-4813-94a8-31fa325a3431Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:15:00 GMT<p>Shannon shares how God asked her to be still while her son was in the hospital with an unknown diagnosis and no sign of when or if he would go home. Her experience is one that parents never want to go through, but sadly many have experienced. God called her to be still during that season of her life. Maybe God is calling you to be still in your current season. If so, give this episode a listen.</p><p></p><p>Verses:</p><p>Exodus 14:14</p><p>2 Corinthians 12:9</p>no00:46:38Be Stillfull<![CDATA[Trusting God to Pull Me Out of Postpartum Depression]]>Hanny shares how God asked her to trust that He was going to pull her out of her postpartum depression. Hanny's story gives hope to those who are walking in a valley similar to hers or even to those that are walking alongside someone going through this journey of hopelessness.

What helped Hanny:

Word of God and community

Key verses Hanny Shared:

Isaiah 40:31

Psalm 73:26

Isaiah 43

Isaiah 2

Book mentioned: 40 Days of Decrease by Alicia Britt Chole

]]>503efa2a-4453-490e-a4c4-1b653adcfaabMon, 23 Mar 2026 09:15:00 GMT<p>Hanny shares how God asked her to trust that He was going to pull her out of her postpartum depression. Hanny's story gives hope to those who are walking in a valley similar to hers or even to those that are walking alongside someone going through this journey of hopelessness.</p><p></p><p>What helped Hanny:</p><p>Word of God and community</p><p></p><p>Key verses Hanny Shared:</p><p>Isaiah 40:31</p><p>Psalm 73:26</p><p>Isaiah 43</p><p>Isaiah 2</p><p></p><p>Book mentioned: 40 Days of Decrease by Alicia Britt Chole</p>no00:48:10110Trusting God to Pull Me Out of Postpartum Depressionfull<![CDATA[Hold Bigger Plates for My Family]]>Jessica Henson joins us on today's episode. Jess shares how God asked her to hold more plates and what that has looked like for her and her family. We also get to hear how God has been preparing her for this particular plate since she was a little girl.

Verses Quoted in the episode:

Isaiah 30:20

Exodus 31:3

Psalm 90:17

Colossians 3:23-24

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Jessica Henson's Instagram: @adornmurals

]]>cb4d44c3-62f2-4e89-a3d3-b9e82d5b951fMon, 09 Mar 2026 09:15:00 GMT<p>Jessica Henson joins us on today's episode. Jess shares how God asked her to hold more plates and what that has looked like for her and her family. We also get to hear how God has been preparing her for this particular plate since she was a little girl.</p><p></p><p>Verses Quoted in the episode:</p><p>Isaiah 30:20</p><p>Exodus 31:3</p><p>Psalm 90:17</p><p>Colossians 3:23-24</p><p>Jeremiah 17:7-8</p><p></p><p>Jessica Henson's Instagram: @adornmurals</p>no00:47:3219Hold Bigger Plates for My Familyfull<![CDATA[Resilience in the Challenging Times]]>Tiffany is a mom, nurse, veteran, and fitness lover. She shares how God asked her to be resilient and keep going during the storms of life.

Our conversation with Tiffany covers God's goodness through some harder topics like physical and emotional abuse. If you or someone you know has experienced or are experiencing this type of storm, give this episode a listen. Tiffany shows how God can be a light even in the darkest of storms.

Some of the verses Tiffany shares are:

Matthew 3:12, Psalm 23. and 2 Corinthians 1:24

If you feel encouraged by Tiffany's episode, please share and subscribe.

Connect with us:

Instagram: acts_of.faith

Email: actsoffaithpodcast@gmail.com

]]>6f25685a-c36a-4fa6-ba69-3f5ba1199232Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:15:00 GMT<p>Tiffany is a mom, nurse, veteran, and fitness lover. She shares how God asked her to be resilient and keep going during the storms of life.</p><p></p><p>Our conversation with Tiffany covers God's goodness through some harder topics like physical and emotional abuse. If you or someone you know has experienced or are experiencing this type of storm, give this episode a listen. Tiffany shows how God can be a light even in the darkest of storms.</p><p></p><p>Some of the verses Tiffany shares are:</p><p>Matthew 3:12, Psalm 23. and 2 Corinthians 1:24</p><p></p><p>If you feel encouraged by Tiffany's episode, please share and subscribe.</p><p></p><p>Connect with us:</p><p>Instagram: acts_<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://of.faith" target="_blank">of.faith</a></p><p>Email: actsoffaithpodcast@gmail.com</p>no00:45:5218Resilience in the Challenging Timesfull<![CDATA[Waiting on God's Timing]]>Jackie shares how God asked her to move, but not right away. She had to wait and trust in God's plan and timing for her and her family.

]]>1b2a3509-1798-40b8-b875-01521fcd55e1Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:15:00 GMT<p>Jackie shares how God asked her to move, but not right away. She had to wait and trust in God's plan and timing for her and her family.</p>no00:37:1217Waiting on God's Timingfull<![CDATA[Selling Our Dream Home]]>Sandra Crumbley shares with us how God asked her and her husband to step out in faith and sell their dream home. She shares her heart on God's word and being weak before the Lord.

]]>72f5e298-4366-4af0-a922-530279846116Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:15:00 GMT<p>Sandra Crumbley shares with us how God asked her and her husband to step out in faith and sell their dream home. She shares her heart on God's word and being weak before the Lord.</p>no00:44:4316Selling Our Dream Homefull<![CDATA[Trusting God Through Infertility]]>We have a great conversation with Pam Otto where she shares how God asked her to step out in faith and trust him through her infertility journey. She also shares about her heart for praying for your children.

]]>5d9252fc-d8de-4e21-ab8e-5cce6a5c25d6Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:15:00 GMT<p>We have a great conversation with Pam Otto where she shares how God asked her to step out in faith and trust him through her infertility journey. She also shares about her heart for praying for your children.</p>no00:40:2915Trusting God Through Infertilityfull<![CDATA[Helping Kids in Honduras]]>Stephany Harris grew up in Honduras. She tells us a little about growing up there, how she came to the US, and how God put it on her heart to help provide for some of the kids that still live there.

]]>57b692c9-da69-4694-a226-d1978aa85485Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:15:00 GMT<p>Stephany Harris grew up in Honduras. She tells us a little about growing up there, how she came to the US, and how God put it on her heart to help provide for some of the kids that still live there.</p>no00:32:4314Helping Kids in Hondurasfull<![CDATA[Spirit-Led/Grace Based Parenting]]>Tina Stumpfhauser shares how God asked her to be spirit led in her parenting. Tina shares what this looked like for her and her family. Listen to find out what spirit-led parenting is and how you can implement it in your family.

]]>d3636795-0eba-4a1e-979b-f5b450dc3deeMon, 26 Jan 2026 10:15:00 GMT<p>Tina Stumpfhauser shares how God asked her to be spirit led in her parenting. Tina shares what this looked like for her and her family. Listen to find out what spirit-led parenting is and how you can implement it in your family.</p>no00:43:5513Spirit-Led/Grace Based Parentingfull<![CDATA[Cheryl Anderson- Expands Her Family Through Adoption]]>Cheryl Anderson shares with us how God asked her and her husband to step out in faith and adopt.

]]>9abb91c5-ba5f-45bb-b3aa-91166be3b3e9Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>Cheryl Anderson shares with us how God asked her and her husband to step out in faith and adopt.</p>no00:40:1712Cheryl Anderson- Expands Her Family Through Adoptionfull<![CDATA[Stephanie Haile: Helping Families Start Over]]>Stephanie Haile shares how God asked her to start New Life Warehouse to help families start over.

site: newlifewarehouse.org

find them on facebook and instagram

instagram: @nlwarehouse

]]>73b9a08c-bc8c-4201-a33d-7d529e98c05fFri, 09 Jan 2026 21:50:59 GMT<p>Stephanie Haile shares how God asked her to start New Life Warehouse to help families start over.</p><p></p><p>site: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://newlifewarehouse.org" target="_blank">newlifewarehouse.org</a></p><p>find them on facebook and instagram</p><p>instagram: @nlwarehouse</p>no00:45:2711Stephanie Haile: Helping Families Start Overfull