Victoria D. Walker blog

Hope for the Hopeless with Craig Smith

1/26/2023

Craig is the founder of Village2Village, a faith-based non-profit that builds a culture of hope in under-served regions around the world. V2V believes that true transformation can only come from a personal relationship with Christ, and they seek to transform communities and families with the living hope of Jesus.

The organization partners with local programs to create “Hope Villages” in Uganda, NW Arkansas, and Thailand, to help families to break cycles of addiction, poverty, and abuse.

*NEW BOOK: AWAKE IN THE DAWN

AS OF JANUARY 2023: Since the release of Awake in the Dawn in September 2022, the book has currently raised over $290,000 for Village2Village.

These funds are already being used. In Uganda, construction has begun on staff housing, an irrigation system is being constructed for their food crops to feed the students, and chickens have been purchased for food, for teaching animal husbandry, and hopefully as an income stream. Construction is about to begin on the 2nd floor of the building in El Salvador, which will provide additional classrooms for the children’s and student’s ministry. Funds in Thailand and the US will be used in new projects.

Listen Now to the Podcast Episode with Craig

Rob Lohman, Expert Interventionist with Tools You Need to Help Others Overcome Addiction

1/12/2023

Sober since 2001, Rob Lohman helps people suffering from substance abuse to find freedom from addiction and incarceration. Rob is the Founder of LIFTED From The Rut. Divinely FREED from alcoholism and drug addiction in 2001, Rob has helped thousands of families, individuals and professionals discover FREEDOM from addiction.

He does this through sharing his testimony, Professional Interventions and Recovery Coaching, Advocacy, Event Speaking, and being the host of Beyond The Bars Radio Podcast and Addiction, Freedom & Faith Podcast.

Are you trying to figure out how to help your loved one, family member, friend, or client who is trapped in the throes of addiction but something is holding you back?

Do these 3 roadblocks to recovery feel like boulders you just can't get around?

Listen Now to PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH ROB

How God's Word Can Transform Your LIfe with Erica Wiggenhorn

12/29/2022

Erica is the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing the truths of Scripture to transform lives.

With An Unexpected Revival being her fifth release from Moody Publishers, she also serves on the writing team for Proverbs 31 Ministries’ First 5 Teaching App, teaches in various local and national venues, and serves on the women’s ministry leadership team for her church.

She’s also taught women in the Arizona State Prison system and overseas.

Erica loves to bring God’s Word through Bible teaching, conferences, seminars, and retreats.

A graduate of Azusa Pacific University, Erica lives in Phoenix with her husband, Jonathan, and their two children, Eliana and Nathan.

In this episode of the Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast, Erica and I chat about

lasting transformation,
identity in Christ, and
how to deal with sour sayings and toxic thinking.

She's such a beautiful, joy-filled soul to have on the show! You're just gonna LOVE her!

For the full audio podcast episode tap LISTEN NOW or if you'd like to see the highlight video reel from our chat, tap the PLAY button.

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CONNECT WITH ERICA

For more information about Erica, her Bible studies, or writing/speaking ministry,
visit www.EricaWiggenhorn.com.

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The #1 Antidote to Anxiety, Depression, Stress & Loneliness (Psalm 50)

12/8/2022

Apparently, as a society we are addicted to cortisol (the stress hormone). Everyday our bodies expect it!

Anxious, stressful, depressed living is our new way to exist.

Do you buy that? Do you want that?

Tune in to today's episode 192: 7 Practical and Super Easy Exercises to Apply to Your Life Today with a Focus on GRATITUDE to start behaving in a counter-cultural way. Walk away with 7 practical applications to apply to your life today to help you shift your perspective and focus on what really matters.

Inspired in part by a recent interview between Cathy Heller and Neil Pasricha.

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Meet the Extraordinary Carol McLeod

11/3/2022

When I saw this pic in Carol's media kit, my heart leapt inside my chest.

Yes, this is the one.

Carol's known for her joy and a lively spirit. Her tone and her eyes speak volumes.

She's passionate and personable. Practical yet deep. A student of the Word and an apply-er of that Word in her life. Her stories will warm your heart and challenge you to go deeper in your walk with God.

Join Carol and me on the show today as we talk faith and practical ways you can face trial and hardship. You won't be disappointed in our conversation--we're like two old friends chatting over a cup of coffee about how we live out the Bible in our lives.

We share about our personal bouts with depression, how to walk in our calling and purpose, and unpack several nuggets from her book Meanwhile. You don't want to miss the prayer at the end (direct quote from her book).