This week, Luann welcomes special guest Michelle Wuesthoff to the Encouragement Cafe. A wife, mother, leadership coach, and author, Michelle just released the book, "Grafted In: Leading Your Orphan Heart to the Spirit of Adoption." Join us at the Cafe as Luann and Michelle discuss how God often transforms our trials into great blessings.

Holidays are a time of traditions, and that can be so comforting. Sometimes we need to change it up - mix in some new activities with the cherished rituals. You just might find a new tradition you love. Join Luann and Rachel at the Encouragement Cafe as we "Try Something New."

We often consider this to be a season of giving. Sometimes, while we may give with best intent, our giving may be more of a hurt than a help to someone. Join Luann and Rachel at the Cafe as we share life together at the table. May we all discover how we can truly help others in the long-term.

Some days (most days) there's a gap between where we are and where we long to be, between our reality and our expectations. Luann and Rachel laugh about times they've fallen down, and discuss how to live with the gap, without losing hope.

Miracles really do happen. Sometimes those miracles come in the midst of the storm, and it can be hard to be thankful for those storms that come our way. Join Luann and her brother Lon as together they share his story of how God gave His blessings through a storm.

Storms of any kind are tough to get through, but sometimes even when the storm is over, it's not fully over. Luann and Rachel's husband Rick discuss how to handle the recovery period.

Each of us has stories of life experiences that have brought us to this point in life. Join host Luann Prater as she welcomes special guest Bill Shivers, vocalist with the Southern Gospel group, Brian Free and Assurance. Bill shares some of the stories from his past that have impacted his present.

What would you like to do that you wish you’d started a few years ago? What did you start a few years ago that you never finished? Rachel talks about what it’s like as she starts a new endeavor. Join Rachel and Luann as they discuss what keeps us from starting (or finishing) and how to approach being a newbie.

The world according to Mister Rogers. We’d all like to live in his neighborhood. In his neighborhood you were seen, accepted, loved and empowered. Listen in as Luann and Rachel reflect on some of the truths they learned from Mr. Fred Rogers, who was an excellent model of Christ. Cardigan and sneakers optional.

Do you desire to connect with others on a deeper level, maybe as a mentor or mentee? Luann and Rachel discuss how they approach mentoring and coaching. Rachel offers some key questions to ask (others and ourselves) to uncover the thoughts, desires and motives that are driving us or keeping us stuck.

Luann posted a quote on Facebook that got a ton of shares and became the topic of today’s discussion in the Café. Listen in as Rachel and Luann talk about how to handle it when people think wrongly, or think ill of you.

Ever read something in the Bible you don’t understand? Ever feel like you need a secret decoder ring? Us too! Jesus tells us why He so often spoke in parables and why some don’t understand – but how they could. Tune in and learn the secret of a story.

Have you literally tried to wear another person's shoes? It's not easy, is it? They often don't fit, and we find it hard to walk normally. This weekend, come to the table as Luann and Rachel discuss the often difficult task of walking in someone else's shoes. What can we as Christians do to better understand the difficulties facing many of our friends and neighbors? How can we better walk a mile in their shoes?