Your Spiritual Game Plan with Cheri Fletcher

• How To See The Goodness Of God In The Shadow Of Suffering

  Have a question? Click Here?In this episode, I spoke with Summer Gordon.Summer is a wife, mother, author, and speaker whose passion is to help others look beyond life’s trying circumstances and fix their eyes on Christ.The Gordon family suffered a tragic loss when their 5-year-old son was hit and killed by someone they knew.I spoke with Summer about the book 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, which she and her husband, Reppard, wrote.They share their transparent story of loss, love, forgiveness, and the unshakeable goodness of God.Summer shared how it can be easy to park in our pain. But God wants us to live intentionally and shift our thinking from park to drive.  God has so much for us up ahead, including a new life with those we have lost.God wants us to understand that this is not all there is. There is so much more.𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? UPDATE: May 2025Since the release of this podcast, we have experienced the heartbreaking loss of our daughter. I have found comfort by reflecting on all the ways God went before our family, placing people, stories, and events in our lives to support us during this difficult time.Summer's story and book are among those provisions. I have re-read her book with kindred eyes, feeling a shared brokenness and deep gratitude. I am thankful for her willingness to share her pain and vulnerability.Summer and her husband, Reppard, embody the message of 2 Corinthians 1:3-4:“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we are comforted by God.”If you are listening to this episode because you, too, have lost a child, I pray that you find comfort in knowing that our God is a bereaved parent! He gave up His child so that we can have ours back!Summer Gordon InstagramWhether you are listening for the first time or you've been a listener for a while, you may or may not know that on June 20th, 2023, I paused thepodcast. Since then, we lost our daughter. I recently released a new episode discussing how I processed our year of firsts by creating Grief Conversation Cards. You can learn more in episode 236 and at cherifletcher.com. Thank you, Cheri

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• Now What? When You Pray With Holy Expectations, but the Unexpected Happens - Cheri Fletcher Episode 236

  Have a question? Click Here?Cheri Fletcher's Story of Loss and FaithIn this heartfelt episode, Cheri reflects on how faith and a deep trust in God's plan have guided and supported her family through their sorrow.She discusses her time away from podcasting and the connection between the last aired episode, The Unexpected Things That Happen When You Pray With Holy Expectations to NOW WHAT? When You Pray With Holy Expectations, but the Unexpected Happens!Cheri will share how Deuteronomy 31:8 impacts her life! When she looks back on her experiences in the days and weeks leading up to their loss, as well as the emotional milestones that followed, she sees how God has gone before their family and never left them.She will also introduce her unique, conversational grief cards that she designed to help her family and friends navigate the complexities of grief by fostering meaningful discussions.You can learn more about her conversational cards by clicking this link:  “Moving Beyond I Don’t Know What To Say.”Annie Lauren FacebookInstagram

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• The Unexpected Things That Happen When You Pray With Holy Expectations

  Have a question? Click Here?What expectations do you have when you pray?Is your heart watchful - anticipating His reply because you know He will come through - or do you just keep praying and hoping He will come through, but not really expecting much?Sadly, I had placed my expectations in the wrong place and wondered why it felt like I lived in a perpetual Groundhog's Day.It felt like no one could tell I'd been doing so much, yet I'd been doing everything, So I asked God why.The answer? I’d been doing everything!Then, God asked me what I expected from Him.What did I expect from God?My prayers have changed -GOD, I expect more. I expect YOU!That is when the unexpected answers started coming!One of the things that God did make clear was that I surrender this podcast for now.Today is June 20th. I have been telling you that I will be taking a sabbatical, and in this episode, I will share why.The best thing about podcasts is that they don’t disappear! The 135 episodes I have already done are still there for you to enjoy and share.During this time, it would be lovely to get to know you! You can stay in touch with me by joining my email, where we can get to know each other better.I will still be writing, continuing to blog, sharing devotionals, Spiritual Game Planning for upcoming events or situations, and updating on the direction God takes this ministry.   I’d love to know  - Was there a favorite episode? Is there specific way I can pray for you?Head over to my website, cherifletcher.com, and click Join Cheri.Whether you are listening for the first time or you've been a listener for a while, you may or may not know that on June 20th, 2023, I paused thepodcast. Since then, we lost our daughter. I recently released a new episode discussing how I processed our year of firsts by creating Grief Conversation Cards. You can learn more in episode 236 and at cherifletcher.com. Thank you, Cheri

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• An Interactive Guide to Help Fathers Transition your Sons into Manhood with Dean Briggs

  Have a question? Click Here?Isaiah 32:8 tells us that a noble man makes a noble plan, so he can stand on noble deeds.If we aren't giving our young men noble plans and teaching them how to make them, how do we expect our sons to become men that stand on noble deeds?As Father’s Day approaches, I chose a guest that would highlight one of the most important works that God has called Fathers to complete.My guest, Dean Briggs, a father and stepfather to 7 boys, has carried the weight of this important mission heavily on his shoulders knowing that there are only a few brief years in which men can guide their sons into manhood. Dean will share with us:The Virtues of ManhoodHow to help boys grow up to be godly menHighlights from his book: Brave Quest - An Interactive Journey for Young Men to Help Them Build A Godly CharacterThis book is a great resource for fathers looking for a fatherhood Spiritual Game Plan!If you know someone who would enjoy this powerful rite-of-passage system for fathers and sons, be sure to share this and encourage them!Whether you are listening for the first time or you've been a listener for a while, you may or may not know that on June 20th, 2023, I paused thepodcast. Since then, we lost our daughter. I recently released a new episode discussing how I processed our year of firsts by creating Grief Conversation Cards. You can learn more in episode 236 and at cherifletcher.com. Thank you, Cheri

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• Defining the Man of God Your Family Needs Today More Than Ever Before with Brant Hansen

  Have a question? Click Here?In our world, there has been a decline in outward manliness to the point where people say that chivalry is dead, but what makes up a “real man”?In some cases, a man is defined as a "real man" based on his interests or hobbies, such as hunting, playing sports, grilling meat, fixing cars, and climbing mountains, but that is not the purpose of a man.In this episode, my guest, Brant Hansen, talks us through the godly definition of men and God’s purpose for them.  Brant emphasizes that manhood is not about being the stereotypical manly or outdoorsman. He believes there should be a vision of masculinity that is beautiful and awesome rather than the toxic and domineering idea of masculinity.He will share his thoughts on:           What a “real man” really isToxic MasculinityBeing “Keepers of the Garden”As we celebrate Father's Day this month, I wanted to devote this episode to the "real men" in our lives and offer some tips on how we can lift them up as wives, mothers, sisters, and mentors.Can you think of a man in your life who might benefit from reaffirming his purpose?Be sure to share and encourage them!Whether you are listening for the first time or you've been a listener for a while, you may or may not know that on June 20th, 2023, I paused thepodcast. Since then, we lost our daughter. I recently released a new episode discussing how I processed our year of firsts by creating Grief Conversation Cards. You can learn more in episode 236 and at cherifletcher.com. Thank you, Cheri

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