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Back for the Fall Season, with host Cheryl Scruggs

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Cheryl Scruggs returns to the Thriving Beyond Belief podcast after taking time off due to contracting shingles in May, which left her with significant pain and nerve damage that continued into September. Cheryl reflected on how her difficult summer experience taught her important lessons about thriving through challenges rather than just during good times, emphasizing the need to learn how to rest, say no when necessary, and depend more on the Lord.

She reviewed several previous podcast episodes from the spring that listeners should revisit before upcoming fall interviews, including episodes with Deborah Fileta, Dr. Kelly Flanagan, Lindsay Maestas, Amy Hauser, Chelsea Smith, J.R. Briggs and many more.

Cheryl discussed themes of serving, identifying gifts and talents, and what it means to thrive in life. She encouraged listeners to reach out to her via Instagram or the website with topics they would like to hear about, expressing her desire to provide encouragement and guidance. She also invites her listeners to share feedback on topics for future discussions and mentioned her goal for the “Thriving Beyond Belief” podcast.

She welcomes listeners back for the fall season and mentioned upcoming content, inviting feedback on how she can best support and teach realness in life.

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Robert J. Morgan

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On today’s episode of Thriving Beyond Belief, Cheryl Scruggs welcomes bestselling author, Bible teacher, and speaker Robert J. Morgan for an encouraging conversation about trusting God during seasons of waiting, disappointment, grief, and uncertainty.

Drawing from his latest book, God Hasn’t Forgotten You: 24 Remarkable Ways God Is Working in You and Through You, Robert shares powerful lessons from the often-overlooked story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1. Their story reminds us that even when God seems silent or His timing feels slow, He is still present, keeping His promises and working behind the scenes.

Cheryl and Robert explore how God can bring grace into our grief, replace fear with faith, and use every season of our lives for a greater purpose. Whether you feel overlooked, discouraged, or unsure about what comes next, this conversation offers hope that your story is not finished—and that God has not forgotten you.

Tune in for a thoughtful and uplifting reminder that truly thriving does not require perfect circumstances. It begins with staying rooted in God’s faithfulness and trusting that He is working in you and through you, even when you cannot yet see it.

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Brandice Lardner

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In this episode of Thriving Beyond Belief, Cheryl Scruggs welcomes Brandice Lardner for an honest and hope-filled conversation about many of us having been in a war with our own bodies for years.

Even though as Christian women we know that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, many of us have been in a war with our own bodies for years. We tediously track calories, eliminate food groups, jump on the latest exercise trend, and wonder if all this business about balancing hormones is real or just someone trying to sell us something.

Through all the conflicting advice, weight lost and regained, and time spent berating ourselves for failing, we never get to the heart of the matter: why we started overeating in the first place or why our sense of worth has become entangled in what we eat and how we look. We focus on improving the outside, hoping it will make us feel better inside. But true, lasting, life-altering freedom is found by changing from the inside out.

Fully Nourished invites you to step off the exhausting treadmill of dieting and into the freedom Jesus offers. Certified nutrition coach and personal trainer Brandice Lardner gently guides you through sustainable practices grounded in biblical truth, sound nutrition, and habit-building science. You’ll discover how to nourish your body without shame, renew your mind with grace, and build habits that support your health, your peace, and your calling.

 

Amy Hauser

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In this episode of Thriving Beyond Belief, Cheryl Scruggs welcomes Amy Hauser for an honest and hope-filled conversation about faith, resilience, redemption, and learning to thrive through life’s highs and lows.

Amy wears many hats — wife, mom, friend, ministry leader, wellness enthusiast, and encourager — and she brings a beautiful mix of Southern warmth, humor, grit, and deep faith into everything she does.

Born and raised in Thomasville, Georgia, Amy’s life has taken her through places like Tallahassee, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles before bringing her back home to Georgia. Through every season, smooth or difficult, she has seen God’s faithfulness remain steady.

In this conversation, Amy shares about navigating motherhood, raising two boys, including one with additional needs, and finding joy in the everyday moments. She also opens up about her passion for health, wholeness, community, and living with open hands as she trusts God to bring beauty from ashes.

Amy co-founded Project Backyard, a service organization, and 61 Exchange, a women’s ministry created to encourage and uplift women. Alongside her husband, Paul, she has also shared their powerful story of marriage, divorce, and remarriage through I Am Second, offering a beautiful reminder that no one is ever too far gone for God’s grace.

Before this season of life, Amy also served as a teacher, movie producer, nonprofit leader, and communicator. Each chapter has shaped her passion for truth, health, faith, and helping others discover a life rooted in purpose.

Debra Fileta: Do You Have Good People Skills?

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Join me today as I chat with the beautiful  Debra Fileta who gives us a lifeline to THRIVING!

Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor and bestselling author of eight books. She’s a national speaker who travels the country reaching millions of people with the message of mental, emotional, and relational healing.

Her work has been featured by numerous media outlets, national television, syndicated radio, and ministries and churches nation-wide including Saddleback Church, Fresh Life Church, Lakewood Church, Focus on the Family, Better Together, The 700 Club, and many more.

She’s also the founder of the Debra Fileta Counselors Network, a national team of faith-forward, clinically-informed counselors, integrating faith and psychology to help people navigate personal and relational issues.

Debra is also the host of the popular podcast, and nationally syndicated radio show Talk To Me, where she hosts on-air counseling style sessions with people from across the country including notable pastors and leaders, as well as every-day hotline callers talking about the things many others shy away from.

She is the author of eight books, including True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage, Love in Every Season, Are You Really OK?, Married Sex, RESET, Soul Care, and her first children’s book, Any Day Emotions.

She and her husband, John, and their four children live in Lancaster, PA. You can connect with her on Instagram or at DebraFileta.com.

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Laura Murray

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Join me today as I chat with the beautiful  Laura B. Murray who gives us a lifeline to THRIVING!

Laura joins Cheryl Scruggs on Thriving Beyond Belief to talk about the deeper meaning of hospitality and why it’s about far more than opening your home. Drawing from her book Becoming a Person of Welcome, Laura shares how true hospitality begins with the heart and becomes a spiritual practice of making others feel seen, valued, and loved.

In this conversation, Laura challenges the idea of hospitality as performance and offers a richer vision rooted in God’s welcome of us. Through stories from her Armenian heritage, everyday community life, and church leadership, she invites listeners to embrace authentic belonging, meaningful connection, and a life shaped by generosity and grace.

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Cheryl Scruggs: Thriving in Community (Part 3)

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In our third episode, we push the conversation further by exploring how communities evolve over time and what it takes to sustain meaningful connections. Building on the themes of the first two episodes, we focus on navigating challenges like conflict, changing dynamics, and maintaining trust as groups grow and shift. We’ll discuss the importance of adaptability, the role of leadership in fostering resilience, and practical tools for ensuring both individuals and the collective continue to thrive. Whether you’re a leader in your community or simply looking to strengthen your bonds, this episode will leave you with valuable strategies to sustain and enrich your connections.

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Cheryl Scruggs: Thriving in Community (Part 2)

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In our second episode, we’re taking things deeper as we explore what it truly means to thrive within a community. Building on the foundation of Episode 1, we shift from the basics of connection to focus on how to create support systems that actively enhance personal and collective growth. This episode covers how belonging influences mental well-being, the power of a shared purpose, and hands-on strategies for cultivating spaces where everyone can flourish. Whether you’re part of a professional network, creative team, or neighborhood group, this episode offers fresh insights to deepen your connections and fully embrace the strength of community.

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Cheryl Scruggs: Thriving in Community

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In this episode, we explore what it means to truly thrive within a community, from fostering meaningful connections to building support systems that uplift personal growth. We dive into how belonging impacts mental well-being, the power of shared purpose, and practical tips for creating environments where both individuals and the collective can flourish. Whether you’re part of a professional network, creative group, or neighborhood circle, this conversation will leave you inspired to deepen your connections and embrace the beauty of community living.

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Cheryl Scruggs – Emotionally Thriving

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You can thrive and live an abundant life in every area and in every season. You can practice the lost arts of being a vibrant human being. And you can be energized and enjoy more of what matters most spiritually, emotionally, physically, mentally, and relationally.

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